The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor
Chapter 363 - 362 Impending Mountain Rain

Chapter 363: Chapter 362 Impending Mountain Rain

"By the way, have you not said that Ye Xuan had returned? Why is he nowhere to be seen?" Ye Yuxuan suddenly remembered something and asked softly.

"He’s in the backyard with Ling’er," Ye Mingyang replied.

"Then I will go see him first," Ye Yuxuan said.

Ye Hao originally intended to go as well, but remembering the Ye Family’s situation, he felt he should stay in the main hall for now.

After Ye Yuxuan left,

the atmosphere in the hall became heavy again.

"Xiao Hao, did only you and Yuxuan return?" Ye Mingyang looked at Ye Hao and frowned slightly.

His letter had mentioned the Ye Family’s confrontation with the other three major forces of Wan’an City, with the addition of the City Lord Mansion and Jin Qing behind them, so he had asked Ye Hao to bring with him some of the experts from the Mountain and Sea Sect if possible.

But now, only Ye Hao and Ye Yuxuan had returned.

"It’s fine, I alone am enough," Ye Hao said with a smile, but it was clear to anyone with eyes that he had no confidence whatsoever.

One could even see Ye Hao’s embarrassment.

Perhaps, no disciples from the Mountain and Sea Sect dared to provoke Jin Qing too much.

Although both the Mountain and Sea Sect and Heavenly Sword Mountain were major forces in Yun Country,

the status of Ye Hao and Jin Qing were quite different.

Jin Qing was a True Disciple of Heavenly Sword Mountain.

While Ye Hao was only an Inner Sect Disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect.

There was a considerable difference between the two.

Even if Ye Hao had a good standing in the Inner Sect of the Mountain and Sea Sect, those he dealt with were still only Inner Sect Disciples.

But Jin Qing, being a True Disciple of Heavenly Sword Mountain, mingled with other True Disciples.

When compared, the gap was even wider.

This was why the other disciples of the Mountain and Sea Sect were hesitant to come and assist, for coming would mean opposing the True Disciples of Heavenly Sword Mountain.

That was simply a battle they couldn’t win.

Therefore, Ye Hao returned only with Ye Yuxuan.

Sigh...

Ye Hao also sighed in his heart.

"Xiao Hao, you should go and rest first, grandfather will think of a solution," Ye Hongli naturally noticed Ye Hao’s predicament and didn’t blame him, speaking softly.

"Grandfather, it’s not a big deal," Ye Hao said with a slight smile.

"Hongli brother, I would like to leave the Ye Family," suddenly one of the three Tributors spoke out.

As these words were spoken, everyone’s gaze turned toward the old man.

Looking somewhat ashamed, the old man continued, "I joined the Ye Family as a Tributor to earn some Spirit Stones, and I’ve done what was expected of me for the Ye Family. The Ye Family is in trouble, and I should stand with everyone, but this time it’s different. Our opponents are far beyond our level; to confront them is akin to seeking death..."

"I am not ready to die yet."

"So..."

As the old man finished speaking, his face was resolute, believing he was not in the wrong.

After all, the Ye Family was already in dire straits, and to remain would mean waiting for death.

He did not want to die.

It was that simple.

And that cruel.

The faces of everyone in the hall were incredibly grim.

The logic was indeed so, but this action was no different from desertion in the face of battle, tantamount to betrayal. How could their hearts bear it?

"Hongli brother, I also wish to leave the Ye Family..." another elder spoke up.

"You!" Ye Minghai’s face turned as still as water.

During normal times, the salaries of these two Tributors were frighteningly high, but did they truly do much for the Ye Family?

Really, they did nothing significant!

They mostly spent their days leisurely in the Ye Family compound, drinking tea and playing chess. How many serious tasks did they take on?

Now they even have the gall to make such righteous claims!

"You just think my Ye Family is doomed, don’t you? Well then, you can leave!" Ye Hao’s face also darkened with displeasure.

When he was home, he treated these two old Tributors with a lot of respect, but their current actions made him feel a sting of betrayal.

It was an awful feeling.

"This isn’t about being pessimistic, but facing reality," said the previously speaking Tributor, his voice growing cold again.

"Do you believe that I could kill you right now?" Ye Hao’s aura erupted suddenly, astonishing those present.

Ye Hao was, in fact, in the Sixth Realm of the Earth Element!

"Earth Element Sixth Realm, and you want to kill me?" the Tributor laughed scornfully, "Ye Hao, you’re still too green. You should spend the time thinking about how to deal with the City Lord Mansion and the Xie Family instead."

This Tributor was in the Earth Element Eighth Realm, naturally not intimidated by Ye Hao of the Earth Element Sixth Realm.

"Additionally, we haven’t received this month’s salary yet. If your Ye Family survives this calamity, remember to pay us," he said.

Now that they had turned against each other, the Tributor was utterly merciless in his words.

"Farewell!"

Having said that, the two men walked straight out of the hall.

"You!" Ye Hao was infuriated.

"Grandfather, why not strike them down?" Ye Hao couldn’t hold back his anger.

"Just two old dogs, let them go if they want to."

It was then a detached voice approached from the distance, coming from outside the hall.

Everybody listened intently, turning to look, even the two Tributors suddenly stopped in their tracks and looked toward the visitor.

"Ye Xuan?"

There, a youth in a black robe was seen approaching with his hands in his pockets, his face the picture of indifference.

The youth didn’t even spare a glance at the two Tributors, heading straight for the hall.

"Haha, do you really think beating Xie Yingjiang makes you remarkable? Just wait until Jin Qing arrives, and you’ll be waiting for your heads to roll!"

Seeing Ye Xuan’s brazen attitude, the two Tributors were instantly enraged, mocking him fiercely before flouncing off.

"Old dogs, do you really wish for death!?" Ye Minghai let out a roar like a wild beast, unable to restrain himself from taking action.

The full force of his Earth Element Peak aura erupted spectacularly at that moment.

This startled the two Tributors, who hastily said, "Ye Minghai, don’t be reckless!"

"Second uncle, there’s no need to be angry over two old dogs."

Ye Xuan said with a slight smile.

Ye Minghai then reined in his aura, but his face was still extremely ugly.

The two Tributors took offense at being called old dogs but also feared the Ye Family might take desperate actions, so they left in a hurry.

"Xiao Xuan, these two old dogs are so detestable, why didn’t you let me kill them?" Ye Minghai looked at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan shook his head slightly and said, "Second uncle, rest assured, they will regret it before long."

"Regret?" Ye Minghai was puzzled.

"Brother Xuan, have you really recovered?!"

At that moment, an elated Ye Hao inspected Ye Xuan from head to toe, as if seeing him anew.

"Brother Hao." Ye Xuan looked at Ye Hao and couldn’t help but smile.

Ye Hao was his cousin.

As children, Ye Hao, Ye Yuxuan, he, and Ling’er often played together.

They had always been close since they were little.

But when Ye Xuan was ten years old, fifteen-year-old Ye Hao joined the Mountain and Sea Sect.

The following year, Ye Yuxuan also joined the Mountain and Sea Sect.

By the time Ye Hao and Ye Yuxuan had come back, Ye Xuan had become a simpleton.

They often brought Alchemists to treat Ye Xuan, but to no effect.

All of this was etched in Ye Xuan’s memory.

Seeing Ye Hao again, Ye Xuan naturally felt happy.

Seeing the two young men smile made the atmosphere in the great hall slightly lighter, but it remained tense.

The matter of Jin Qing loomed over them like a mountain, making it hard for them to breathe.

"Old brother Hongli, why don’t we have the children leave first, and we’ll cover the rear?"

The last remaining Tributor, Zhu Yuanshan, who was a life-and-death friend of Ye Hongli, spoke softly.

It wasn’t a solution to keep dragging things out.

Elder Ye Hongli looked at Ye Xuan and Ye Hao and nodded slightly, "This plan is feasible."

"No need for that."

Ye Xuan, however, shook his head, "Grandfather, do you believe in me?"

Everybody was looking at Ye Xuan.

Ye Hongli pondered and said, "Grandfather naturally believes in Xiao Xuan, but do you know that Jin Qing is from the Heavenly Sword Mountain?"

Ye Xuan gave a slight shake of his head, "With just one sentence, Heavenly Sword Mountain would be annihilated."

Everyone: "..."

Clearly, no one took Ye Xuan’s words seriously.

"Family Head, there’s trouble!"

Just then, a report came from outside.

Suddenly, a Ye Family servant ran in, his face filled with terror, "Family Head, the Xie Family and the people from the City Lord Mansion are coming here. Jin Qing is also coming, along with ten disciples from Heavenly Sword Mountain, and they say they’re all True Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Mountain!"

"What?!"

These words sent the entire Ye Family hall into complete chaos; no longer paying any mind to Ye Xuan’s bold ’fantasy,’ everyone started to move.

"Get ready immediately!"

(ps: Sorry, it was the ghost bragging, that’s all for today, I’ll make it up tomorrow, very sorry...)

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