ARROGANCE 1-3

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The demise of the Ancient Dynasty was a mystery to everyone in Central Mainland. Thousands of years ago, men might still remember some legends about the Ancient Dynasty, but as time passed, the name “Ancient Dynasty” became foreign to many.

Even in legends, the top cultivators of the Ancient Dynasty were slowly forgotten.

Ye Qingtang would never have thought that Mo Yi was a princess of the Ancient Dynasty.

Did that mean that the Ancient Dynasty was not completely extinct?

Legend had it that the bloodline of the Ancient Dynasty was special and their cultivation techniques extreme. A normal person could not even have a taste of it.

Ye Qingtang was unable to tell what cultivation realm Mo Yi was in. Even now, as Mo Yi and Jiang Qin fought, she could not see clearly. Mo Yi’s aura was turbid, and it was hard to tell what realm she was in.

Although she could not tell what realm Mo Yi was in, Mo Yi had firmly suppressed Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin was extremely talented, and within the Jiang Family, she was considered to be one of the elite members of her generation. Few could compare to her.

Even so, she was no match for Mo Yi.

At that moment, Ye You, who was standing nearby, was growing increasingly frantic.

She thought that with Jiang Qin to protect her, no one in the Jiang Family could touch her. She had not dreamed that Ye Qingtang’s “mother” would have such terrifying powers.

Even two Jiang Qins were no match for her.

Ye You could not help but panic. If Jiang Qin lost, wouldn’t she suffer too?

She subconsciously tried to flee.

But her movements did not escape Mo Yi’s sharp eyes. Even as she traded blows with Jiang Qin, Mo Yi did not overlook this girl who was responsible for stealing her daughter’s spirit root.

“Don’t let her go,” Mo Yi said with a cold laugh.

The two demon fox servants immediately flew over and attacked Ye You.

Ye Qingtang now realized that both the demon fox servants were Heavenly Venerates. Even Ye You, who was at the Ninth Heaven of the Arcane Supremacy, was no match for them.

Her mother’s companions were truly… talented people keeping a low profile…

“You’er!” Jiang Qin saw that Ye You was in danger and wanted to rescue her, but before she could take a single step towards Ye You, Mo Yi blocked her way with a flash of cold light.

“Jiang Qin, where do you think you’re going? I haven’t had enough fun yet…” The amused smile on Mo Yi’s lips deepened.

Jiang Qin was now frantic. She wanted to disengage herself to rescue Ye You but was unable to rid herself of Mo Yi.

Ye You screamed with fright as she saw the two demon fox servants charging towards her.

At that moment, Elder Meng suddenly flew over and raised his hands to force the two demon fox servants back.

Jiang Liu, who was slightly behind him, also arrived. He was alarmed to see Mo Yi and Jiang Qin embroiled in a fight.

“Second Sister-in-law! Have mercy!” Jiang Liu panicked. He knew Mo Yi’s powers and knew that Jiang Qin was no match for her.

Mo Yi would not listen. Her blows grew increasingly vicious, and within a few rounds, Jiang Qin’s face had been scraped in several places. Things were going badly for her. At that moment, Tuoba Yao, who had gone out, hurriedly returned.

When he saw Mo Yi suppressing Jiang Qin, he looked grim and immediately worked with Jiang Qin to force Mo Yi back.

Mo Yi pivoted and landed next to Ye Qingtang. Her pale face remained composed.

“What’s the matter? Are you in a hurry to die?”

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“Mo Yi, don’t go too far!” Jiang Qin panted in Tuoba Yao’s arms. She looked viciously at Mo Yi.

“So what if I’m bullying you?” Mo Yi raised her brows slightly, completely unafraid.

Tuoba Yao’s eyes glittered, and a murderous aura rippled around him.

The two demon fox servants instantly returned to Jiang Qin’s side and flanked her with a serious air.

It looked as if the fight was about to start again, and Jiang Liu hurriedly advanced and said, “Second Sister-in-law, we are all family. Why disrupt the harmony in our family!”

“All family?” Mo Yi laughed softly. Her eyes were as cold as ice.

“We are all family, but you permitted someone to snatch my daughter’s spirit root? We are all family, but you allow the younger generation of the Jiang Family to bully my daughter at will? What rubbish. I, Mo Yi, am not in the same clan as you.”

“If you don’t hand Ye You over to me today, I don’t mind killing the entire Jiang Family.”

Mo Yi’s aura surged, and her robes flew.

Jiang Qin and the others had extremely ugly expressions.

Mo Yi had always been like that. She did not respect anyone. Her hands were even stained with Jiang Family blood.

“Second Sister-in-law, You’er is also a child of our Jiang Family. It is all water under the bridge. Just forget it. You’re rarely home. Why make things so difficult?” Jiang Liu continued to cajole.

Mo Yi laughed coldly and looked at Jiang Liu scornfully.

At that moment, Jiang Liu realized that his words were inappropriate.

Ye You was a child of the Jiang Family, so they wanted to protect her. However, Ye Qingtang was also a child of the Jiang Family, but the younger generation of the Jiang Family had bullied her repeatedly…

“We were biased in this incident. Second Sister-in-law, please calm down. Father is currently in seclusion. Why not wait for Father to end his seclusion before making a decision?” Jiang Liu used a conciliatory tone.

“Hmph.” Mo Yi’s gaze passed over everyone present. She seemed scornful of Jiang Liu’s words.

“Second Sister-in-law, even if you don’t consider yourself, please consider Second Brother and Tang Tang. The Jiang Family blood flows in their veins,” Jiang Liu said.

Mo Yi was definitely at a disadvantage in the current situation.

If it were just Jiang Qin alone, Mo Yi would not be concerned. But now, Tuoba Yao, Elder Meng, and Jiang Liu were all on Ye You’s side. If Mo Yi forced the matter, they might seize the opportunity to harm Ye Qingtang.

After some consideration, Mo Yi said frostily, “When is the Domain Monarch ending his seclusion?”

When Jiang Liu heard that there was room of discussion, he immediately said, “Father will end his seclusion in three days at the latest.”

“Then we’ll give her a few more days. In three days, when the Domain Monarch ends his seclusion, I will insist she returns my daughter her spirit root, regardless of his judgment,” Mo Yi said frostily.

“Dream on! Mo Yi, you just try to touch a hair on You’er’s head!” Jiang Qin glared at Mo Yi viciously.

Mo Yi swept a glance at Jiang Qin. Her lips curved in an icy smile.

“In three days’ time, not only will I touch her, but I will disembowel her and take her spirit root.”

“How dare you!”

“Why wouldn’t I dare?” Mo Yi said coldly.

If Tuoba Yao had not held her back. Jiang Qin would probably start fighting with Mo Yi again.

Ye You was standing nearby, watching Mo Yi, who was like a killing god. When she heard that Mo Yi wanted to disembowel her, she felt a chill throughout her body. She could not help but recall how she and a Ye Family elder had disemboweled Ye Qingtang together and dug out her spirit root…

No!

She definitely did not want to end up like that!

Mo Yi could not be bothered to quibble with them. She flew off with Ye Qingtang and the others.

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Jiang Liu only heaved a sigh of relief after Mo Yi left. His back was soaked in cold sweat.

“Third Brother, why do you need to be so timid? That Mo Yi is just too disrespectful. We have numbers on our side. Why should we be afraid of her!” Jiang Qin was angered by Jiang Liu’s weak nature.

But Jiang Liu said, “Can you calm down? So what if we have numbers on our side? You know that Mo Yi is from the Ancient Dynasty.”

“What about the Ancient Dynasty? It’s been dead for ten thousand years. The Central Mainland of today is no longer in the era of the Ancient Dynasty. Our Jiang Family is the current Domain Monarch!” Jiang Qin said coldly.

“The Ancient Dynasty no longer exists, but don’t you know about the Ancient Dynasty’s strange cultivation techniques? We’ve known Mo Yi for many years, but no one has ever determined her cultivation level. Father will end his seclusion in a few days. Everything can wait until he ends his seclusion and deals with it. Why do you need to be so impatient?” Jiang Liu frowned and seemed rather agitated.

Jiang Qin wanted to continue, but Tuoba Yao pulled her aside, so she only grunted coldly.

Ye You, who was standing nearby, was completely ashen. This time, her pallor was real, unlike her previous act.

“You’er, don’t worry. Aunt Qin will back you up. I would like to see whether that Mo Yi has the ability to touch you within the Jiang Family.” Jiang Qin looked at Ye You’s paper-white face and comforted her tenderly.

“Aunt Qin… I’m frightened… Ye Qingtang’s mother says she’s going to dig out my spirit root… I know Ye Qingtang hates me, but… but we’re sisters…” Ye You pretended to quiver in fright and looked pitiable.

Jiang Qin felt even more tenderness towards her. “What sisters? She’s not fit to be your sister. If she had not tattled to Mo Yi and asked Mo Yi to come and dig out your spirit root, Mo Yi would not know about all this.”

Ye You secretly wept pitifully.

…

Meanwhile, Mo Yi brought Ye Qingtang back to the western courtyard, and Ye Qingtang invited Mo Yi into her room.

Mo Yi studied the room, then tugged at Ye Qingtang’s hand, and sat down. She spoke.

“Tang Tang, don’t worry. I will certainly get your spirit root back for you. There were too many of them just now. If I took the risk and just fought them to the death, I’m afraid Jiang Qin and the others would harm you out of desperation.”

Ye Qingtang looked at Mo Yi. Although she knew Mo Yi was not her real mother, her heart was filled with warmth.

She had been adopted by Ye Ling when she was young, and she had never had a mother or experienced a mother’s love. This time, she had traveled to the Central Dynasty hoping to find her mother.

But at that moment, Mo Yi had allowed her to experience the greatness of a mother’s love.

Which was to protect her child at all costs, even if she made enemies of everyone else.

“I know, Mother.”

Mo Yi was startled to be called “Mother”. Her limpid eyes suddenly grew moist. She gathered Ye Qingtang into her arms and half-closed her eyes, caressing this treasure that had once been lost.

“These years have been hard on you. But now that you have returned to my side, I will protect you. If anyone has hurt you, I will avenge you.”

Ye Qingtang almost greedily luxuriated in this precious maternal love.

Whether in her past or present life, this was her first time experiencing such warmth.

But at that moment, she could not help but envy the green-robed girl for having such a doting mother.

When she thought of the green-robed girl, Ye Qingtang somehow felt that she had overlooked something.

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EXTERMINATION 1-

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In her previous life, Ye Qingtang did not have any interactions with Jiang Lang and his wife in the Central Mainland and only knew that they slaughtered people mercilessly.

However, not long after Ye Qingtang reached the Central Mainland, the couple suddenly disappeared. She only happened to hear that the couple’s corpses were found in a desert mountain when she was about to leave the Central Mainland.

They had already died for many years when they were found, but their corpses were dried, and all their cultivation was completely devoured.

Jiang Lang and his wife committed many sins when they were alive, and no one collected their corpses even after they died. It was the Jiang Family that learned of the news a very long time later and hastily sent people to collect their corpses.

Ye Qingtang did not pay much attention then, but it was a little strange thinking about it now.

Given Mo Yi’s and Jiang Lang’s skills, how could they die without a sound?

Moreover, according to what the person who discovered the corpses said, there were no scars found, and there did not seem to be any fights before they died.

What kind of person could suck dry all of the couple’s cultivation without them laying a hand on the person…

A shocking guess flashed across Ye Qingtang’s mind suddenly.

Could it be that…

Their powers were devoured by the Heavenly Demon Devouring Bloodline?!

Ye Qingtang was shocked by her own guess.

She did not meet the lady in green in her previous life, and the devouring bloodline was still on that lady while that lady was the biological daughter of Mo Yi and Jiang Lang. If not for the sudden change in this lifetime’s trajectory, perhaps that lady in green would return to the Jiang Family in the future and to the couple’s side.

If it was their biological daughter, Jiang Lang and his wife probably would not have their guard up against her…

Returning to her family, devouring her parents’ skills, and killing them…

Ye Qingtang increasingly found that these clues seem to corroborate with the couple’s death.

However, this was only her guess, and she did not know what exactly happened in her previous life.

Ye Qingtang did not have many feelings toward Jiang Lang and his wife in her previous life, but Mo Yi protected her so much today; Ye Qingtang had a heart as well, so how could she not be grateful?

Mo Yi was unaware of Ye Qingtang’s guesses and only let go of her reluctantly after hugging for a long time. Her motherly gaze scanned Ye Qingtang closely, and however she looked at her did not seem to be enough.

“Your father will like you as well if he sees you.”

“Father? Did he not return with you?” Ye Qingtang was a little curious as the couple was rumored to always be by each other’s side.

Mo Yi said with a smile, “Some tactless people annoyed your father, and he has to spend some time to massacre all of them. He told me to return first to look at you, and so I left first.”

Massacre all of them…

Ye Qingtang was silent.

Alright. A caring mother she was, but this kindness was only shown to her daughter.

This couple was still as heartless to others.

Mo Yi wanted to say something more, but she suddenly started coughing.

The demon fox servant hurriedly retrieved a medicine gourd from her space ring and handed it to Mo Yi.

Mo Yi received it and drank it. Ye Qingtang smelled a bitter medicinal scent that had a faint smell of blood.

“Mother, are you unwell?” Ye Qingtang noticed that Mo Yi’s complexion was very pale and that her breathing was much weaker than others. Mo Yi was unusually valiant when fighting Jiang Qin, and Ye Qingtang thought it was just a front, but now, it seemed that there really was a problem.

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Mo Yi passed the medicine gourd to her servant and smiled. “It’s a problem from the bloodline. It’s nothing much. I was initially still worried that you followed my bloodline, but now, it seems that you followed your father. This is good as well… Although people with my bloodline are powerful, there are many drawbacks. It is great that you have the Heavenly Demon Bloodline variant.”

Bloodline drawbacks?

Ye Qingtang was slightly taken aback.

Everyone knew about the power of the Ancient Dynasty, but their downfall was a mystery.

Could it be… related to this bloodline?

Mo Yi did not seem to intend to talk about her bloodline. Meeting her daughter after over ten years, Mo Yi did have many things to talk to Ye Qingtang about, and Ye Qingtang calmed down to feel the momentary familial comfort.

Mo Yi was overjoyed that her lost daughter returned to her, but there was one person in the Jiang Family who was infuriated.

Jiang Shun’s firm features seemed to be ripping apart from hatred as he looked at Jiang Yiming, who was laying in bed breathlessly.

Jiang Liu, Jiang Qin, and her husband and others were present in the room.

“How’s Yiming’s injury?” Jiang Liu took a look at Jiang Shun’s somber expression and then at the physician beside them.

That physician’s forehead had a layer of cold sweat as he replied anxiously. “Young Master Yiming’s… injuries are very severe… His arteries are damaged. Although… Although his life is saved… I’m afraid… all his cultivation will…”

Jiang Liu was shocked by what the physician said.

Jiang Yiming is crippled?

Ye Xun, who was standing aside, shivered as he looked at the lifeless Jiang Yiming. Jiang Yiming was a Heavenly Venerate, but Mo Yi actually crippled him with one move.

She was standing right behind Jiang Yiming then, and if Mo Yi’s attack landed on her…

She would have died at the scene!

“Sister You…” Ye Xun tugged Ye You’s sleeves.

Ye You looked down with an ashamed expression. “It’s all my fault. If Brother Yiming did not vent anger for me, he would not confront Ye Qingtang and all the more not cause Ye Qingtang to be resentful and incite her mother to hurt Brother Yiming.”

Then, Ye You took a step forward and kneeled before Jiang Shun.

“Uncle, it’s all my fault. I did Brother Yiming wrong.”

Jiang Shun had a gloomy expression and did not speak.

Jiang Qin was tearful at the sight and hurriedly helped Ye You up.

“You, this has nothing to do with you. It’s Mo Yi and her daughter who are evil.” Jiang Qin looked at Jiang Shun and said, “Eldest brother, Yiming is your only son. Now that he is harmed to this state because of Mo Yi and her daughter, you must definitely avenge him!”

“It’s all my fault. I did not notice and protect Yiming.” Jiang Liu was extremely vexed at this instant.

Jiang Shun was the eldest son of the Domain Monarch. He had been the acting Family Master during the Domain Monarch’s seclusion and had an extremely high status in the Jiang Family. Jiang Yiming was his only son.

“Eldest brother…” Seeing that Jiang Shun did not reply, Jiang Qin wanted to say something more, but he suddenly raised his hand and smashed the wall with his palm.

“Where is Mo Yi at now?” Jiang Shun had a sinister and murderous gaze.

Jiang Qin was delighted and replied immediately. “She is in the west garden right now.”

Expressionless, Jiang Shun turned around and walked out of the door. Jiang Qin and the rest noticed and immediately followed.

“Eldest brother, Mo Yi is too arrogant. Her cultivation technique is unusual. I will come with you.” Jiang Qin had her own plans. Mo Yi’s cultivation techniques were unusual, but no matter what, she was on her own. Now that Jiang Lang was not around and the Domain Monarch was in seclusion, it was the best time to get rid of Mo Yi and Ye Qingtang.

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Jiang Qin would not let Mo Yi have any chance to harm Ye You.
Jiang Shun did not say anything, which implied silent consent to Jiang Qin’s suggestion.

The Domain Monarch would come out of seclusion three days later, and even if Jiang Lang came back, the Domain Monarch would not allow him to mess around.

“Eldest brother, you all…” Jiang Liu wanted to say something when he saw that the situation was off.

But Jiang Qin cut him and said, “Third brother, you watched Yiming grow up. Can you bear to see him in this state now?”

“This…” Jiang Liu was in a daze.

“Mo Yi already said that she will dig You’er’s spirit root three days later. In the past, she and Jiang Lang killed Elder Meng’s son as well. Are you not clear about these, third brother? Mo Yi ultimately does not share our family name, but she harmed our clan members repeatedly. Are you really going to stand up for someone with a different family name?” Jiang Lang snickered.

Jiang Liu was speechless.

After discussions, they headed straight to the west garden immediately.

Ye You planned to follow them as well, but Ye Xun pulled Ye You fearfully.

“Sister You, it’s better for us to not go. That Mo Yi…”

Seeing that others had left, all the remorse and guilt left Ye You’s face.

“What are you afraid of? No matter how powerful that Mo Yi is, how can she win against Aunt Qin and so many of them? Once Mo Yi dies, Ye Qingtang will no longer have a backing. I must see how she dies tragically today.”

Ye Xun thought that it made sense as well and did not say anything much. Then, she followed Ye You and headed there as well in hopes of seeing Ye Qingtang die.

In the west garden, Mo Yi asked Ye Qingtang about her childhood after consuming the medicine. The two of them laughed and sighed from time to time and seemed to have a close mother-and-daughter relationship. Even Beidou Demon Lord was envious of them.

But at this time, Mo Yi’s gaze suddenly changed.

The two demon fox servants at the door tightened their grip on their weapons vigilantly at this instant as well.

“Mother?” Ye Qingtang vaguely sensed that there was something wrong when she saw that Mo Yi’s expression changed.

Mo Yi patted Ye Qingtang’s hand. “I’m here.”

Afterward, Mo Yi rose immediately, and the tightly-shut door was unlocked instantly with the flick of her sleeves.

Outside the door were Jiang Shun and the rest.

The warmth in Ye Qingtang’s eyes faded immediately when she saw the ill-intentioned people, and she stood beside Mo Yi.

“F*ck! They’re here to stir up trouble!” The little white tiger in Ye Qingtang’s arm knew that the situation was bad when it saw these people appearing together.

A smile flashed across Mo Yi’s pale face as she glanced at the speaking little white tiger. She then looked up at the people outside the door.

“Why? Are you all unwilling to wait for three days? Are you all returning Ye You’s spirit root to my daughter?”

Jiang Shun squinted his eyes and glared at Mo Yi with malice.

Jiang Qin scoffed. “Mo Yi, you’re still so muddleheaded with death at hand. This is the Jiang Residence. You behaved recklessly however you wanted, ruined the descendants of the Jiang Family, and violated the family rules repeatedly. Today is the day where you will repay for all your sins.”

“Ha…” Mo Yi chuckled as she looked at the gloomy Jiang Shun. “Is Jiang Yiming killed by a single move from me? Did you all hurry here for his funeral?”

Jiang Shun’s expression became increasingly contorted.

“Mo Yi, I always refused to haggle with people like you on the account of my second younger brother. However, you injured my son severely today, and I must settle this score.”

“So he’s not dead…” Mo Yi shook her head faintly and smiled. “Your son bullied my daughter. It’s truly a pity that I could not kill him.”

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“Elder Brother, Mo Yi is unrepentant even now. Why bother to bandy words with her? Just cut off her head and avenge Yiming.” Jiang Qin fanned the flames.

Jiang Shun nodded slightly. The aura that surrounded him instantly grew.

Jiang Qin and Tuoba Yao were also prepared to attack.

Mo Yi looked at them frostily, and a chilly smile appeared on her lips. She turned her head slightly to look at Ye Qingtang and then raised her hand to smooth Ye Qingtang’s hair, which lay against her cheek.

“Tang Tang, this place is too filthy. Wait for me in the room.”

But Ye Qingtang shook her head. She knew Mo Yi was very powerful, but Jiang Qin and the others were no weaklings. She could not abandon Mo Yi now that they were ganging up on her.

“Mother, why don’t I fight together with you?”

Although they were not actually related by blood, Mo Yi had been good to her.

Mo Yi was startled, but then she laughed softly. “Very well, we will kill our enemies together. I’ll slaughter these people who bullied my Tang Tang.”

With that, Mo Yi’s gaze suddenly turned towards Jiang Qin and the others.

“If I survive today, all of you will die in the future.”

Mo Yi’s words were filled with powerful murderous intent. The two demon fox servants were at attention. Even the Beidou Demon Lord was prepared to fight.

Jiang Qin and the others were all Heavenly Venerates. Based on their current fighting abilities, it would be difficult for Ye Qingtang and the Beidou Demon Lord to participate in today’s battle.

But at that moment, no one was prepared to retreat.

The next instant, Jiang Qin and the others suddenly charged at Mo Yi. Mo Yi leaped into the air and met them in battle. Her two servants also entered the fight.

Ye Qingtang was not far behind. She took a few bottles of elixirs from her space ring that could temporarily increase her abilities and drank them. Then, she drew her sword and charged with the little white tiger and the Beidou Demon Lord.

Ye You and Ye Xun, who had followed Jiang Qin and the others, now stood at the entrance of the yard and watched the melee from a distance.

Ye You’s eyes passed over everyone and then settled on Ye Qingtang. Her eyes were filled with malice.

“Elder Sister You’er, Ye Qingtang is doomed. Mo Yi is certainly no match for Aunt Qin and the others when they join forces against her,” Ye Xun said with a smile.

Ye You’s lips curved in a faint smile. She had come here just to see Ye Qingtang lose her head.

In a moment, a series of pitched battles were taking place throughout the yard.

The two demon fox servants were fairly powerful, but they still paled in comparison to Jiang Qin and the others. Ye Qingtang and the Beidou Demon Lord joined forces with the two servants to hamper Jiang Qin and Tuoba Yao.

But Jiang Shun directly attacked Mo Yi.

Jiang Shun was much more powerful than Jiang Qin. He managed to hold his own as he traded blows with Mo Yi. For a while, things were at a stalemate, and it was difficult to determine who would win.

Ye Qingtang and a demon fox servant fought Jiang Qin. Jiang Qin was no match for Mo Yi but could manage the demon fox servant and Ye Qingtang.

The demon fox servant and Ye Qingtang joined forces but were still no match for Jiang Qin. After a while, the demon fox servant was struck by Jiang Qin and spat out a large mouthful of blood.

“Young mistress, you better go.” Traces of blood stained the demon fox servant’s robes red. Her voice did not waver, but she protected Ye Qingtang so that she could leave the battlefield.

Jiang Qin was much more powerful than she imagined. The young mistress’s powers just could not compare to Jiang Qin.

It did not matter if she died. But nothing must happen to the young mistress.

“Trying to escape? It’s not that easy.” Jiang Qin would not allow Ye Qingtang to leave. She leaped up and brushed past the demon fox servant, her palm descending on Ye Qingtang.

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A fierce burst of flames exploded around Ye Qingtang. The black flames roared as she forced herself to withstand Jiang Qin’s blow. However, blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.

Mo Y was fighting fiercely with Jiang Qin, but she kept an eye on Ye Qingtang. When she saw that Jiang Qin had injured Ye Qingtang, Mo Yi’s pale face instantly turned crimson.

“Jiang Qin, how dare you injure my daughter!”

The next instant, Mo Yi soared upwards and struck. A huge white glow, like lightning, shot towards Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin was shocked and hurriedly withdrew. She raised her eyes to look at Mo Yi with a cold smile on her lips.

“Mo Yi, I not only want to injure her, but I want to break your daughter’s neck in front of you!”

“I’ll kill you!” Mo Yi’s eyes were half-hooded. Her dark pupils seemed to slowly dilate until they covered the whites of her eyes.

Before Mo Yi could get away, Jiang Shun pressed towards her, not giving Mo Yi an opportunity to rescue Ye Qingtang.

“Mo Yi, open your eyes and look at me carefully, so you can see how I twist off your daughter’s head,” Jiang Qin said with a cold smirk. Then, she attacked Ye Qingtang with a flying leap.

Mo Yi was frantic, but Jiang Shun hampered her and did not give her a chance to leave.

“Scram!” Mo Yi gave a low shout.

Jiang Shun laughed coldly.

“Mo Yi, this is your retribution. You injured my son. Today, your daughter is going to be killed before your eyes. This is retribution. Hahaha.”

By then, Mo Yi’s eyes had turned completely black. A black vein stretched from her temple to her cheek. Her skin seemed to grow even paler. She looked like a demon who had crawled out of hell. Her powers suddenly grew exponentially.

The smug expression was suddenly wiped off Jiang Shun’s face. His eyes filled with shock when he saw that Mo Yi’s powers had suddenly surged.

What is happening?

“All of you shall die!” Mo Yi suddenly spoke. Her voice was imbued with a faint, plaintive wail. Her speed instantly doubled. Shocked, Jiang Shun hurriedly moved to defend himself.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingtang saw that Jiang Qin was moving step by step closer to her. But she remained completely calm.

“Ye Qingtang. Of all things, you should never have offended my You’er. Who do you think you are to pit yourself against You’er? Today… will be the day you die.” Jiang Qin had no regard for Ye Qingtang, and she laughed coldly as she drew nearer.

Ye Qingtang narrowed her eyes slightly and secretly stimulated the energy in her body.

Jiang Qin suddenly struck. A red light shot out from behind her. Her movements transformed into a blur of light, as if she was a flame streaking across the area.

The instant Jiang Qin attacked, the black flames around Ye Qingtang surged. The towering black flames instantly transformed into a black phoenix, which charged straight at Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin was slightly taken aback. She had not expected Ye Qingtang to have such a move. She had a bad feeling about these black flames.

The demon fox servants had assumed that Ye Qingtang was no match for Jiang Qin and had not expected her to be able to withstand Jiang Qin’s attack.

Mo Yi had also noticed this. Her lips curved slightly, and the black vein on her face gradually vanished.

Just as Mo Yi relaxed a little, a black figure suddenly charged out from behind her.

Elder Meng suddenly appeared. The moment Mo Yi relaxed, he aimed a blow at Mo Yi’s back
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Mo Yi sensed something was amiss but did not have time to dodge. The blow hit her squarely in the back.

“Mo Yi, you must pay for my son’s life!”

Elder Meng roared.

No one expected Elder Meng to suddenly appear. Jiang Shun and the others were delighted to see Elder Meng.

Mo Yi stumbled, and blood shot from her mouth. She narrowed her eyes as she looked at Elder Meng, who had attacked her from behind.

“Your son deserved to die,” Mo Yi said with a cold laugh as she wiped away the blood.

Jiang Shun and the others had reached an impasse in their fight with Mo Yi. In fact, after Mo Yi’s powers surged, they had slowly started to lose. No one expected Elder Meng to suddenly attack at this moment, breaking Mo Yi’s momentum.

“Elder Meng.” Jiang Shun looked at Elder Meng and slowly raised his hand.

Elder Meng had appeared at this moment because he also wanted to kill Mo Yi.

Mo Yi would certainly die today!

“Mo Yi, I would like to see what other tricks you can pull out of your bag today. You have nothing to blame but your many evil deeds,” Jiang Shun said with a cold laugh.

Mo Yi’s eyes narrowed. Her chest rose and fell as she breathed erratically.

The demon fox servants, who were still embroiled in battle, were startled by Mo Yi’s appearance. Jiang Qin and Tuoba Yao immediately seized on their slight distraction and sent them flying with heavy injuries.

“Don’t waste time. Kill Mo Yi first,” Elder Meng said cautiously.

Tuoba Yao and Jiang Qin did not waver anymore. They leaped upwards into the void, and the four of them joined forces to surround Mo Yi.

When Ye Qingtang saw this, she also soared upwards and stood before Mo Yi, brandishing her sword.

“Tang Tang…” A faint smile grew on Mo Yi’s pale face when she saw that her daughter was protecting her.

“Mother, you leave first.” Ye Qingtang fixed her eyes on Jiang Shun and the others. If not for Elder Meng’s sneak attack, it would have been difficult to determine the outcome of today’s fight. But now Mo Yi seemed to be injured, perhaps…

“None of you will escape today! All of you will die here!” Jiang Qin laughed coldly.

“With your abilities…” Mo Yi laughed softly. She was about to say something else when she was racked with a fit of violent coughing. Ye Qingtang was frightened to see her cough out a large amount of blood.

Mo Yi frowned slightly and looked at Ye Qingtang, who was standing in front of her. Something flashed across her eyes. Then, she suddenly reached out and pulled Ye Qingtang into her arms. She flicked her wide sleeves, and flames shot from them. The flames were interspersed with cold gleams of light, which shot towards Jiang Qin and the others.

The gleams of light shot forth as flames filled the air.

While Jiang Qin and the others dodged, Mo Yi held on to Ye Qingtang and flew off, landing inside the room. Then, she curled her fingers and pulled the severely injured demon fox servants, Beidou Demon Lord, and the little white tiger into the room together.

The door slammed shut.

The flames in the courtyard immediately disappeared.

“Damn it, it was an illusion!” Jiang Qin only realized the truth when she saw the flames disappear suddenly. She prepared to break down the door and charge in.

But as Jiang Qin was about to break down the door, Jiang Shun pulled her back.

“Elder Brother?” Jiang Qin looked surprised.

Jiang Shun kicked a stone towards the tightly locked door.

The moment the stone collided with the room door, it exploded into bits.

“It’s a barrier.” Elder Meng narrowed his eyes as he looked at the door. He could faintly see that the doors and windows of the room were enmeshed in lines of light that were as fine as cobwebs.

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“So what? We have so many people. Will we be unable to break through this barrier? Once the barrier is broken, we can kill Mo Yi and Ye Qingtang,” Jiang Qin said.

Elder Meng shook his head.

“This is a barrier passed down by the Ancient Dynasty. The price is too high if we break it. However, this barrier consumes too much energy. That Mo Yi was injured by me just now. Given her current condition, she will not be able to sustain this barrier for long. We just need to wait.”

Jiang Qin hesitated for a moment and finally stopped.

After Mo Yi brought the people into the room, she immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, and her fragile frame was unstable.

Ye Qingtang hurriedly helped to steady Mo Yi.

“Mother!”

Mo Yi squinted her eyes and wiped the blood at the corner of her lips. “I was careless for a moment.”

Subsequently, Mo Yi looked at Ye Qingtang worryingly and brushed the sinister look in her eyes away. “Tang Tang, I will send you all out from the back door later. You don’t need to return. You just need to head to the mountain thirty miles away to look for your father. He should be there.”

Mo Yi’s voice was extremely gentle, but what she said stunned Ye Qingtang.

“I’m not leaving.” Ye Qingtang faintly felt that Mo Yi seemed to be addressing her post-death matters.

“Don’t be foolish. Those people outside racked their brains to take my life. I don’t mind playing with them, but I will be worried if you’re beside me,” Mo Yi said with a smile.

Ye Qingtang did not believe a single word she said.

If Mo Yi really could deal with Jiang Shun and the rest, she would not have retreated into the room.

“Mother, don’t lie to me. I am already an adult,” Ye Qingtang said.

Mo Yi was slightly surprised, but she sighed softly.

It was then that Ye Qingtang noticed a streak of black blood on Mo Yi’s pale face. Her eyes became pitch-black, and the white of the eye was completely absent.

“Madam…” The heavily-wounded demon fox servants saw Mo Yi’s behavior and took out that medicine gourd strenuously.

Mo Yi shook her head, however.

That medicine could only be used for daily nourishment. She had already suffered a huge deficit and still needed to sustain the barrier. How could she consume it?

The demon fox servants lowered their head and clenched their fists tightly as they hated themselves for being incapable.

“Mother, what exactly is wrong with your body?” Ye Qingtang’s eyes were filled with worry.

“Tang Tang, do you know why the grand Ancient Dynasty declined back then?” Mo Yi suddenly asked.

Ye Qingtang shook her head. Including her, the entire Central Mainland had very little understanding of the Ancient Dynasty.

“The royals of the Ancient Dynasty were supreme powerful figures, and they are not in the least inferior even if they were in the current age. This is all reliant on the Netherworld Bloodline of my clan,” Mo Yi said.

“Netherworld Bloodline?” Ye Qingtang was surprised.

The Netherworld Bloodline was an extremely rare and immensely powerful bloodline.

It was rumored that the Netherworld Bloodline came from the God of the Netherworld. He was a god that drifted between life and death and found joy in death.

Anyone who possessed the Netherworld Bloodline could use the God of the Netherworld’s powers and become exceptionally powerful, but one would have to pay the price with their lives every time they used his powers.

The more frequent the usage, the shorter one’s lifespan.

At this moment, Ye Qingtang finally realized the reason behind the Ancient Dynasty’s fall.

Perhaps they were powerful, but their power was at the cost of their lifespan.

Moreover, it was rumored that it was extremely tough for those with the Netherworld Bloodline to reproduce; thus, this also resulted in the difficulty for the Ancient Dynasty to prolong.

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No wonder…

No wonder Mo Yi gave off such a frail feeling.

Mo Yi could only repress Jiang Shun and the rest because she used the powers of the Netherworld Bloodline.

“After the Ancient Dynasty fell back then, the remaining clan members hid themselves, and only a few people remained after thousands of years. Almost the entire clan was wiped out. However, that Holy Lord of Shadows suddenly appeared in the Central Mainland back then. An elder from my clan pleaded for a life-prolonging medicine from the Holy Lord of Shadows, which prevented the complete extermination of my clan.”

The medicine contained in the medicine gourd was left behind by the Holy Lord of Shadows back then.

“When I was pregnant with you, I was worried that you would inherit the Netherworld Bloodline as well. But I can rest assured now.” Mo Yi raised her hand and touched Ye Qingtang’s head.

The Netherworld Bloodline had both advantages and disadvantages.

However, she did not hope for her own daughter to have this bloodline.

Ye Qingtang was slightly taken aback.

The Holy Lord of Shadows?

That medicine was given by the Holy Lord of Shadows?

The Holy Lord of Shadows came from the Second Domain and was an Undead. Perhaps, she knew many things regarding the Netherworld Bloodline, and perhaps the Holy Lord of Shadows knew about more things that could restrain the Netherworld Bloodline apart from that medicine.

If she returned to the Temple of Shadows, perhaps she could find other ways.

However, thinking about this stuff now was too early.

“Tang Tang, those people outside cannot do anything about me. If they really have the ability, I wouldn’t be able to live until this day. You can leave first.” Mo Yi persuaded. She was already elated to see her long-lost daughter.

Ye Qingtang shook her head. At such a time, she would not leave regardless of what Mo Yi said.

Mo Yi’s complexion became increasingly pale. She would not be able to sustain this barrier for long.

Then, Mo Yi coughed violently, and the defense barrier outside began to collapse.

Jiang Qin and the rest outside the door noticed the weakening of that barrier, and their eyes glistened.

The subtle sound made its way into everyone’s ears. As they watched the barrier surrounding the house disappear slowly, the smiles in their eyes deepened gradually.

“The barrier is broken! Let’s charge in!” Jiang Qin exclaimed eagerly.

Jiang Shun and the rest walked up immediately.

With a loud bang, the door suddenly burst open with a huge force. Mo Yi sat in the room and looked at these people coldly.

As long as she was still alive, she would not allow them to touch Ye Qingtang.

“Mo Yi, today is your death day!” Jiang Qin snickered as she looked at the increasingly frail Mo Yi.

Ye Qingtang suddenly moved forward and stood in front of Mo Yi.

Although she was not her biological daughter, she was very clear that Mo Yi wanted to protect her. Since she used this identity, Mo Yi was her mother.

Ye Qingtang analyzed the situation quickly. She was still unaware if her last card could protect Mo Yi.

Surprise flashed across Mo Yi’s eyes when she saw Ye Qingtang shielding her, and her eyes reddened slightly when the surprise faded.

Mo Yi had seen all the ugly sides of humans. In crises, even one’s own flesh and blood could flee for their life alone, yet her daughter was this nice…

Ye Qingtang lifted her chin slightly, and her gaze was as sharp as knives. Holding the sword across her body, she spoke coldly.

“Go over my dead body first if you want to hurt my mother.”

Since she enjoyed Mo Yi’s motherly love, she was Mo Yi’s daughter now, and she had to repay this kindness.

“Ha… Ye Qingtang, I think you have a death wish. Since you wish to die so eagerly, I will fulfill your wishes. Once I kill you, I will slay your mother.” Jiang Qin snickered as wickedness pervaded her eyes.

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In the next second, Jiang Qin leaped up and bolted straight toward Ye Qingtang.

Mo Yi’s expression changed, and she wanted to step up to take that blow. However, after being severely injured earlier on and forcefully implementing the barrier, which worsened her injuries further, blood seeped out of her mouth as she stood up in a flurry.

Ye Qingtang took a deep breath, and all her strength reached the maximum at this point as she swore to fight Jiang Qin to the end.

Ye You looked at this scene from afar, and her eyes were filled with smiles. It was as though she turned into Jiang Qin at this moment as she cast the shadow of death over Ye Qingtang.

Kill her!

But the moment when Jiang Qin rushed to Ye Qingtang, a bolt of lightning shot down from the sky abruptly.

That deafening sound immediately lit up the dim courtyard.

The strike of lightning directly blocked Jiang Qin’s route. Seeing that familiar flash, Jiang Qin was alarmed and hurriedly retreated backward. However, the lightning strikes seemed to have a spiritual nature, and numerous bolts continuously chased after Jiang Qin and struck at her.

Any part of the ground that the lightning struck became charred and stirred up a storm of dust.

Several shadows suddenly appeared in the sky along with that lightning.

“Jiang Qin, you have a death wish.” An emotionless yell suddenly sounded from the sky.

Jiang Qin steadied herself and looked in the direction of the voice.

Only to see…

A stunning-looking man in a bloody robe standing in midair. His striking appearance bore some resemblance with Jiang Shun and Jiang Liu but had additional hints of wildness.

“Jiang Lang…” Jiang Qin trembled slightly when she saw that man.

Even Jiang Shun and the others in the courtyard were shocked as well.

Jiang Lang is back?

Why is he so fast?!

Like a devil that crawled out from hell, Jiang Lang’s body was coated with blood, and his clean face was stained with large traces of blood. Fresh blood dripped down from his dark hair, and the strong smell of blood rushed into everyone’s nose.

There were four men in ghost masks and black armor behind Jiang Lang.

Ye Qingtang looked up in surprise at the handsome man in the sky. That man’s gaze coincidentally landed on her as well, but shifting his gaze slightly, he saw Mo Yi, who was standing behind Ye Qingtang.

When he noticed Mo Yi’s frail appearance and the blood seeping out from the corner of her lips, Jiang Lang’s eyes turned bloodshot immediately.

“Jiang Qin, I’ll take your life!” Jiang Lang flew down, and his body seemed to be surrounded by lightning as he charged towards the stunned Jiang Qin.

“Brother! What are you doing!” Jiang Shun was alarmed to see the murderous Jiang Lang attacking Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin turned pale instantly as she saw a berserk Jiang Lang. Never had she thought that Jiang Lang would suddenly appear at such a timing.

“She is your younger sister. Jiang Lang, are you crazy!” Jiang Shun shouted.

Yet, nothing entered Jiang Lang’s ears as he used lightning as a pike and struck at Jiang Qin successively.

Seeing that Jiang Qin was being attacked, Tuoba Yao was alarmed and hurriedly went up but was blocked by the four demon-masked guards brought by Jiang Lang.

“Jiang Lang, stop! Do you want to kill your own family?” Jiang Shun’s expression changed drastically as he rushed to Jiang Qin’s front and took a blow from the infuriated Jiang Lang with difficulty.

“Get lost.” Jiang Lang’s eyes were bloodshot like that of a wild beast as his emotionless eyes swept across Jiang Shun coldly.

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“Eldest brother…” Jiang Qin’s face was extremely pale as she stood behind Jiang Shun nervously. All the prior arrogance and conceitedness was absent.

Jiang Lang was a lunatic, and everyone in the Jiang Family knew about it. In the entire Jiang Family, Jiang Lang did not have any respect for anyone, and only the Domain Monarch could somewhat repress Jiang Lang.

They wanted to join forces to attack Mo Yi and Ye Qingtang earlier on because they relied on the fact that Jiang Lang was not present.

Who would have thought…

He was actually back.

“Jiang Lang, calm down. She is your younger sister.” Jiang Shun reproached coldly.

“Younger sister?” Jiang Lang’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile. “I dare to kill anyone who dares to harm Yi, even if that person is a god. Younger sister… so what?”

“You’re insane!” Jiang Shun frowned and spoke. “There is a reason for today’s incident. Do you know what Mo Yi did? She injured Yiming and even proclaimed that she wanted to dig You’s spirit root…”

“Injured Yiming?” Jiang Lang’s expression remained the same, but his gaze swept across Jiang Shun.

“That’s right. She…”

“So all of you are here to kill my wife?” Jiang Lang’s tone changed suddenly.

Jiang Shun was taken aback. Before he could react in time, Jiang Lang stabbed straight toward Jiang Shun’s heart directly.

Jiang Shun retreated hurriedly as disbelief was written all over his face.

“You want to kill me?” Jiang Shun glared at Jiang Lang. They were biological brothers! Mo Yi was merely Jiang Lang’s wife!

“No.” Jiang Lang laughed when he saw that he failed to get Jiang Shun in a move, and his bloodshot eyes swept across everyone at the scene. “I want to kill all of you.”

Then, Jiang Lang struck with his spike without any leniency.

He had never borne to let his wife suffer any injustice. How dare they hurt her!

Jiang Lang was extremely talented, and his martial comprehension skills were very high. In the past few years outside, he had been fighting with his life on the line, and all the techniques he trained out were killing moves.

Jiang Shun broke out in a cold sweat as he was cornered by Jiang Lang, and he continuously cussed the lunatic Jiang Lang in his heart.

Ye Qingtang’s eyes were filled with astonishment when she saw the change of events.

“Don’t be afraid.” Mo Yi’s voice suddenly traveled from behind Ye Qingtang.

Ye Qingtang turned around slightly, and Mo Yi walked to her side strenuously. “That is your father. Everyone in this world can be afraid of him, but we don’t have to.”

Mo Yi’s eyes were permeated with warmth and gentleness as she looked at the man in the battle.

Ye Qingtang could not help but lament in her heart when she saw Mo Yi’s expression.

This infamous couple was not heartless; it was just that their emotions were solely devoted to one person for their entire lives.

Jiang Qin and the rest fought Mo Yi for a long time earlier on and had used up much energy. Currently, Jiang Lang was on a rampage and attacking everyone crazily. In addition, the four demon-masked guards that Jiang Lang brought back were highly-skilled as well, so Jiang Qin and the rest felt the strain immediately.

As Ye You watched the scene from afar, the smile on her face had gradually fallen apart.

“That… that is Jiang Lang?” Ye Xun swallowed her saliva silently as she looked at the demonized Jiang Lang.

Previously, she felt that Mo Yi was already very frightening, but who would have thought that Jiang Lang was even more terrifying? He was actually merciless to his siblings and attacked them with lethal moves just for a woman.

Ye You gritted her teeth in silence.

First, Mo Yi. And then Jiang Lang. Why does Ye Qingtang have such a good life?

If Jiang Lang had come any later, Ye Qingtang would definitely have died

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The present situation was very disadvantageous for Jiang Lang and the rest as Jiang Lang was like a crazed beast.

Beidou Demon Lord silently swallowed her saliva when he saw the battlefield situation.

“Stop, all of you.” A low shout traveled into everyone’s ears suddenly, and a repressive force followed instantly.

Both parties in the battle trembled when they heard that voice, and their actions halted for a moment.

A shocked Elder Xu was standing at the entrance of the courtyard with a gray-haired elderly.

That elderly’s brows were tightly-furrowed as his gaze swept across the chaotic scene.

“Uncle…” Jiang Shun was delighted when he saw the elderly.

That elderly was Jiang Kai, the elder brother of Domain Monarch and the uncle of Jiang Shun.

“Are you all done messing around? How unbecoming is it to cause such a huge ruckus in the Jiang Family?” Jiang Kai shouted coldly, and a look of displease could be seen on his face.

The Domain Monarch’s siblings had high statuses in the Jiang Family, and their skills were significantly higher than Jiang Shun’s generation. The Jiang Family had an extensive influence in this entire mainland while the Domain Monarch’s siblings were mostly guarded outside. Yet, unexpectedly, Jiang Kai was back today.

Jiang Qin and the rest did not dare to revolt before Jiang Kai, and only Jiang Lang’s bloodshot eyes were filled with a murderous look.

“Jiang Lang, look at you now.” Jiang Kai frowned while looking at Jiang Lang. He was very dissatisfied with this undisciplined younger generation.

Jiang Lang was not this deranged back then, but after he married Mo Yi, the couple became increasingly unbridled. They even killed Elder Meng’s son and left the Jiang Family.

Jiang Lang looked at Jiang Kai coldly.

“Why? Do you still want me to make a move?” Jiang Kai snickered, and a repressive force disseminated from his body instantly.

Under the repression, Jiang Lang turned pale slightly, but his eyes were like that of an unrestrained beast.

“What’s going on with you all?” Elder Xu had a perplexed look. The Ancient You Clan had some activity as the Domain Monarch was about to come out from seclusion; thus, the Domain Monarch’s siblings began returning to the head family.

Elder Xu felt that he had only left for a mere day, but why did the Jiang Family become like this?

“Uncle, Jiang Lang is crazy. He wants to kill me and Eldest Brother.” Jiang Qin immediately lodged a complaint when she saw Jiang Kai.

The Jiang Family had its own rules—no matter how they acted to outsiders, internal killing was strictly forbidden.

Jiang Kai’s eyes dimmed.

“You all joined forces to harm my wife and daughter. So what if I kill you all?” Jiang Lang snickered.

“Jiang Lang.” Jiang Kai’s expression darkened. He was still present, but Jiang Lang still dared to be so insolent.

“You have been away for many years, and you attacked your siblings the moment you returned. Have you forgotten the Jiang Family’s rules?”

“Family rules? If they did abide by the family rules, why would they attack my wife and daughter so cruelly?” Jiang Lang said coldly

Jiang Kai’s gaze swept across Jiang Qin and the rest before looking at Mo Yi and Ye Qingtang.

“Uncle, we did not. Mo Yi was the one who attacked first. She injured Yiming. Eldest Brother and I were angry and came to reason with her, but she suddenly attacked us. Uncle, if you don’t believe it, you can go and look at Yiming. Mo Yi’s attack was extremely fierce, and Yiming is completely crippled now…” Jiang Qin said quickly.

Jiang Yiming was indeed injured, and Mo Yi could not push the blame.

Since Mo Yi was the one who attacked first and violated the rules, there was nothing wrong for them to approach her.

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Elder Meng stepped forward and said, “That’s right. It’s Mo Yi who violated the rules first today, so we came to reason with her. Who knew that she did not repent and was even more insolent and started attacking us? We never thought of hurting the two of them and were only acting according to the family rules.”

The Jiang Family’s hall of discipline was initially managed by Jiang Kai, and the management rights were handed to Elder Meng only after Jiang Kai left the headquarters.

Elder Meng understood Jiang Kai very well and knew that he hated people who violated the family rules the most; thus, he made use of that point.

Furthermore, the departure of Jiang Lang and his wife from the house had already caused Jiang Kai’s dissatisfaction. If not for the Domain Monarch choosing not to pursue this matter, Jiang Kai would already have caught the two of them back to the Jiang Family to punish them according to the family rules.

As expected, Jiang Kai’s expression darkened increasingly.

“People,” Jiang Kai said suddenly.

“Send the three of them to jail. Jiang Lang, it’s time for someone to teach you about the rules. I will not probe about your actions outside, but in the Jiang Family…” Jiang Kai squinted.

Then, the group of guards that came with Jiang Kai moved forward.

Jiang Lang immediately led his men and stood in front of Ye Qingtang and Mo Yi.

“Jiang Lang, what are you doing?” Jiang Kai had a displeased expression.

“Don’t think of touching my wife and daughter.” Jiang Lang scoffed.

“Bastard!” Jiang Kai was infuriated.

“If you don’t abide by the rules, do you believe that I will break your leg?”

Jiang Lang chuckled but did not move an inch.

Jiang Qin and the rest snickered secretly when they saw the situation before them.

The only fault was that Jiang Lang and the rest acted too arrogantly, and they landed in Jiang Kai’s hands now. Jiang Kai disliked this couple from the start and all the more would not let them off so easily today.

“What’s going on? Such anger…” A lazy voice was suddenly heard.

A lady with grey hair and a youthful complexion walked into the courtyard slowly with a wine gourd hanging on her waist. Although her hair was white, she was dressed in an alluring manner, and her gorgeous features made her look at most around thirty years old.

However, this lady was about the same age as Jiang Kai. She was the younger sister of the Domain Monarch and Jiang Kai, Jiang Xun.

Jiang Xun frowned uncontrollably at the sight of Jiang Xun.

Jiang Qin and the others initially had a pleased expression but were also in a daze when they saw Jiang Xun.

“Aunt…” Jiang Lang, who was exuding a murderous air, called Jiang Xun at this instant, however.

“Brat, you finally know to come back already? I doted on you for so many years for nothing. You really should be beaten for leaving just like that.” Jiang Xun shot Jiang Lang a look. She seemed to be dissatisfied from her tone, but there was no reproach in her words.

Jiang Lang opened his mouth but did not say anything.

Jiang Xun scanned the surroundings and subsequently spoke to those guards. “You all are becoming bolder. How dare you touch your master? Are you all tired of living?”

A cold glint flashed across Jiang Xun’s eyes when she spoke.

Those guards felt a cold shudder when contacted by Jiang Xun’s cold gaze and retreated instinctively.

Jiang Kai frowned slightly. “Why are you all retreating? Catch the three of them.”

The guards looked at Jiang Xun hesitantly.

Yet, Jiang Xun chuckled. “Let me see who dares to move.”

The guards broke down internally.

There were two senior members here, and one said to catch while the other said to not. What should they do?

“Third sister, enough. You spoiled Jiang Lang all these years, and look at what he has become! If he dares to attack his siblings now, won’t he cause huge chaos in the future!” Jiang Kai looked at Jiang Xun with a disgruntled expression.

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The Domain Monarch was obsessed with martial arts and did not have much time to discipline his children. Jiang Xun looked after Jiang Lang when he was young, and given her perverse nature, she indulged his behavior greatly.

“Why? Can I not spoil my own nephew? Eldest brother, aren’t you caring too much?” Jiang Xun chuckled.

Jiang Kai and Jiang Xun were two extremes. One stuck by conventions strictly while the other was indulgent. Even when they were young, they had not seen eye to eye with each other.

“I can’t be bothered to bullsh*t with you. The three of them must be punished today.” Jiang Kai was unwilling to waste time talking to Jiang Xun.

Jiang Xun snickered. “I want to see who dares to touch Lang and his family in front of me.”

“Are you protecting them?” Jiang Kai’s expression darkened.

“That’s right.” Jiang Xun raised a brow.

Looking at the arrogant Jiang Xun, Ye Qingtang vaguely understood why the Jiang Family would produce such a madman like Jiang Lang.

“Lang, come over you all.” Jiang Xun completely ignored Jiang Kai’s increasingly-ugly expression and waved at Jiang Lang.

Jiang Lang walked to Jiang Xun’s back immediately with Mo Yi and the rest.

“I heard that your child is found?” Jiang Xun asked with a smile.

“Yes, aunt.” Jiang Lang nodded.

Jiang Xun looked back and was slightly dazed as she stared at Beidou Demon Lord. “Eh? She’s so big already. Although she is much bulkier, she does have a very beautiful face.”

The tall and mighty Beidou Demon Lord was dumbfounded from the praise.

Ye Qingtang, who was blocked by Beidou Demon Lord, stared blankly. “…”

“Aunt, this is then our daughter.” Mo Yi seemed to be used to it and simply pulled Ye Qingtang to Jiang Xun’s side.

Jiang Xun was obsessed with cultivation when she was young and almost blinded her eyes. Although her eyes were safe now, her vision was extremely blurry, and she could only faintly see light. She relied on her perception to identify people most of the time.

“Haha. So this is her. What a beautiful little fellow.” Jiang Xun laughed.

Ye Qingtang was silent.

In her grandaunt’s eyes, her beauty was no different from Beidou Demon Lord’s…

As Jiang Kai looked at the harmonious and joyful scene with Jiang Xun and Ye Qingtang’s family, his expression darkened to the extreme.

Jiang Qin was, of course, unwilling to see Jiang Xun protecting Jiang Lang and the rest.

“Aunt, it’s not that we wanted to do anything to Second Brother. It’s just that Second Sister-in-law injured Yiming so we…”

Jiang Xun tugged her lips impatiently.

“Injured means injured. Is there anything wrong with a senior teaching a junior?”

Jiang Qin opened her mouth but could not say anything.

“Mo Yi is Lang’s wife and is naturally Yiming’s senior. If a junior is disobedient, it is a common thing to teach him. Yet, the few of you made such a ruckus over this. Aren’t you all the ones who disobeyed the rules?” Jiang Xun said coldly.

Jiang Qin’s expression froze.

Jiang Kai said, “It is a fact that Jiang Lang attempted to kill his siblings.”

“Although I came late, I still heard some parts of the conversation. If the few of you did not cause trouble to Mo Yi and her daughter, why would Lang be this furious? In my opinion, they were the ones who violated the family rules as they wanted to harm someone else’s wife and daughter over a small matter. Which loving man in this world will not be angry? I think that Lang is not wrong at all. They are the ones who are wrong instead.” Jiang Xun had an expression that implied that ‘Jiang Lang was right’, which made Jiang Kai’s blood boil.

Ye Qingtang finally saw a reasonable person in the Jiang Family.

Although Jiang Xun was brash, everything she said was reasonable.

“I’m not going to bullsh*t with you. You better move aside and not be nosy,” Jiang Kai said in a low voice immediately after failing to outspeak Jiang Xun.

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“I am bent on being nosy.” Jiang Xun snickered.

“Don’t blame me for being impolite then.” There was a movement of air in Jiang Kai’s palm as though he wanted to make a move personally.

Jiang Xun’s lips curled into a snicker

“I haven’t exchanged blows with Eldest Brother for a long time already. Today is a chance to move my bones.”

Seeing that Jiang Xun and Jiang Kai were about to fight, Elder Xu was very vexed.

Although he did not know what happened, he faintly felt that this was related to Ye You and Ye Qingtang.

If Jiang Xun and Jiang Kai fought…

Boom!

A loud sound almost pierced through everyone’s eardrums, and Jiang Xun and Jiang Kai halted because of that sound as well.

A golden light suddenly spread out from the mountain behind the Jiang Residence, and everyone was shaken by that golden light.

“Is the Domain Monarch out of seclusion?” An expression of delight suddenly appeared on Elder Xu’s face when he saw that golden light.

The golden light stretched across the horizon and gathered into a figure, which landed in the Jiang Residence.

With a blaring bang, that figure landed in the disorderly courtyard instantly.

The people in the courtyard kneeled down and greeted the golden figure.

“Greetings, Domain Monarch.”

In the encirclement of the golden light, the tall and handsome Domain Monarch looked at the people without any emotions as he glanced at the wrecked courtyard.

“Why are you all making a ruckus here?” Domain Monarch asked in a deep tone.

Even Jiang Xun and Jiang Kai were more restrained in front of the Domain Monarch now.

In the Jiang Family, no one could sway the dignity of the Domain Monarch.

Elder Xu heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the Domain Monarch and immediately notified him of what happened previously.

Ye Qingtang was slightly shaken when she saw the Domain Monarch’s figure.

Although she had heard of the Domain Monarch in her previous lifetime, she had not seen him before. Just by seeing him there now, she already felt a powerful repressive force. This was just released by him unintentionally and was greatly repressed. Had he not repressed it, the power of this force would be unfathomable.

The Domain Monarch frowned slightly when he heard Elder Xu, and he glanced at Jiang Lang.

Ye Qingtang could not help but break out in a cold sweat as she did not know what Domain Monarch’s attitude toward this incident was.

“Domain Monarch, Jiang Lang violated the family rules repeatedly. It is truly abominable,” Elder Meng said.

Jiang Xun scoffed. “Violated the family rules repeatedly? Why do you say so, Elder Meng? This beginning cause of this incident is Ye You. If Ye You did not steal Ye Qingtang’s spirit root, how would things become this state?”

Jiang Xun did not know the cause previously but learned from Elder Xu that Ye You stole Ye Qingtang’s spirit root.

“This happened when the two of them were in another clan. Furthermore, it was Ye You’s grandfather who did it, and it has nothing to do with Ye You. Yet, Mo Yi injured Yiming in the Jiang Family, violating the rules deliberately. She is doubly guilty.” Elder Meng would definitely not let go of this chance.

“If someone did not have a guilty conscience and incited Jiang Yiming to stir trouble, how would things become this way?” Jiang Xun snickered.

“Shut up,” said the Domain Monarch in a low tone.

Everyone kept quiet immediately.

No one dared to rebel before the Domain Monarch.

The Domain Monarch’s expression remained the same, but his eyes suddenly looked toward the entrance of the courtyard.

Ye You and Ye Xun, who had been hiding in a corner, entered the Domain Monarch’s sight and were stricken with panic when they noticed the Domain Monarch’s gaze.

Ye You hurriedly calmed down before walking toward the Domain Monarch obediently and kneeling down gently.

“Grandfather…”

Ye You returned to the Jiang Family a long time ago and met the Domain Monarch once before he went into seclusion.

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1470 - The Familial Tradition of Protection_3

The Domain Monarch looked at the group of people expressionlessly and said, “How ridiculous.”Everyone was alarmed.
“Regardless of what happened before, both of them are back in the Jiang Family now and share the bloodline of the same clan. Stop making a scene.”

“Father…” Jiang Lang heard the Domain Monarch’s meaning and wanted to say something.

Domain Monarch cast him a look. “Do you not understand what I said?”

Jiang Lang clenched his fists secretly and gritted his teeth.

Ye You heaved a huge sigh of relief, and delight filled her.

“Second brother, father has already spoken. Are you still going to cause trouble without reason? This has nothing to do with You from the start, but you all even injured Yiming, and all his cultivation base is gone.” Jiang Qin immediately spoke about Jiang Yiming in hopes that the Domain Monarch would be infuriated.

“I will look for people to treat Yiming’s injuries. There’s no need to mention this incident anymore,” said the Domain Monarch in a deep voice.

Although the Domain Monarch said he would look for people to treat the injuries, the Domain Monarch did not say anything about punishing Mo Yi, the culprit.

Jiang Qin was dumbstruck. Even Jiang Shun did not expect such an outcome.

Was Mo Yi’s crime passed over just like that?

“But…” Jiang Qin still wanted to say something, but with a look from the Domain Monarch, the remaining words were stuck in her throat, and she did not dare to utter another word.

“You,” the Domain Monarch said suddenly.

Ye You looked up obediently.

The Domain Monarch said, “Apologize to her.” The Domain Monarch raised his finger and pointed at Ye Qingtang.

The spirit root was in Ye You’s body now, and the Domain Monarch neither wanted to dig Ye You’s spirit root out to return to Ye Qingtang nor hoped to see his children continue fighting over this matter.

Ye You was dumbfounded.

What is going on?

Ye Qingtang was relieved when she heard the Domain Monarch.

This Domain Monarch handled the situation impartially and was not biased to any party. This was the best outcome.

Ye Qingtang did not think that the Domain Monarch would really agree with Jiang Lang’s idea of digging out Ye You’s spirit root. After all, to the Domain Monarch, they were all his bloodline, and killing each other was strictly forbidden.

However, Ye Qingtang wanted to laugh as Ye You was made to apologize in public.

She would personally dig out Ye You’s spirit root sooner or later, and there was no hurry to do it now. Furthermore, she did not wish to implicate Jiang Lang and his wife because of this matter.

Ye You, who originally thought she could extricate herself from this incident, turned pale. She looked at Jiang Qin instinctively, who did not dare to speak much although she was dissatisfied.

The Domain Monarch has already spoken. Who could go against him?

Yield to Ye Qingtang in public?

And even apologize to her?

Just the thought of it made Ye You’s blood boil. Since young, she did not have any respect for Ye Qingtang and even looked down on her.

But now…

Ye You clenched her fists secretly. In the Domain Monarch’s presence, no matter how unwilling she was, she had no choice but to apologize.

Then, Ye You took a deep breath and wore an obedient expression.

“Yes, I’ll do as you say.”

Subsequently, Ye You turned around and walked toward Ye Qingtang as her head throbbed painfully at the sight of Ye Qingtang’s face. She took a few steps forward, but the words of apology seemed to be stuck in her throat and inflamed her throat.

Ye You’s acting ability was amazing; otherwise, she would not have been able to coax Jiang Qin to treat herself as her own daughter. However, the only person in this world who made her unable to keep up with the pretense was Ye Qingtang.

On what basis…

Must she apologize to Ye Qingtang?

While that was how she felt on the inside, she was under the watch of everyone. She looked down and tried her best to not look at Ye Qingtang’s face as her lips parted with struggle…
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1471 - Conclusion

“Tang Tang, I’m sorry.” A soft voice escaped Ye You’s mouth.Ye Qingtang snickered internally but appeared terrified on the outside as she curled into Mo Yi’s embrace instinctively.
“What… what did you say…”

Ye Qingtang, who protected her mother courageously earlier on, was like a startled quail now. Her eyes were filled with terror as though she could not hear what Ye You said.

Ye You was in a slight daze, and a ball of fire rose within her instantly.

Shameless!

Ye Qingtang clearly heard it but was acting pitiful!

“Your grandfather told you to apologize. Show some sincerity at least. Who could hear what you say with that soft volume? If you don’t want to listen to your grandfather to apologize, then forget it. Why act like you comply when you oppose him on the inside?” Jiang Xun scorned.

The Domain Monarch frowned slightly. Ye You’s voice was very soft just now, and when he saw the trembling Ye Qingtang, who seemed to be startled previously, his heart softened.

They were both children of this family. Looking at this child’s behavior, she must have felt wronged.

The Domain Monarch did not say anything, which implied a silent agreement that Ye Qingtang really did not hear Ye You’s apology.

Ye You almost broke her teeth from gritting them too tightly and could only say apologize once again.

“Tang Tang, the spirit root incident is my fault. Please forgive me.”

Her voice was slightly louder this time.

Ye Qingtang did not reply and merely laid in Mo Yi’s embrace in a frightened manner as though she was stunned from the battle earlier on.

Jiang Qin and the rest were filled with anger when they saw Ye Qingtang’s behavior.

What is this little b*tch acting for!

She was still fighting them aggressively earlier on but is so delicate and pitiful now?

Nonetheless, the Domain Monarch was present, and it was inconvenient for them to speak.

Mo Yi knew how fierce her daughter was just now, and seeing Ye Qingtang’s current behavior, she wanted to laugh on the inside but put on a doting expression.

“Tang Tang, what happened to you? Are you startled? Please say something. Don’t scare me…”

Her worry was evident from her anxious voice.

The Domain Monarch frowned slightly. He had not seen Ye Qingtang before and did not know about this child’s personality; thus, he did not find anything wrong when he saw her terrified behavior.

The Domain Monarch remained silent still. Ye You was about to explode from fury.

This Ye Qingtang did it intentionally!

She heard it from the start but is still acting!

Although she clearly knew that Ye Qingtang wanted to embarrass her, Ye You could not stop halfway and could only clench her teeth. Forcefully restraining her impulse to strangle Ye Qingtang, Ye You squeezed out an apologetic look difficultly and spoke.

“Tang Tang, everything that happened before is my fault. Please forgive me.”

Ye You almost suffered an internal injury after saying that.

Seeing that it was about enough, Ye Qingtang finally seemed to return to her senses and nodded worryingly.

“You may be apologetic toward me, but I don’t blame you. We are sisters of the same clan after all. Let bygones be bygones.”

How magnanimous and kind did she seem with that statement even while she secretly took a jab at Ye You.

Ultimately, it was Ye You who did Ye Qingtang wrong.

Ye You almost vomited blood out of anger as her fists hidden in her sleeves trembled from fury.

Evidently, the Domain Monarch was very satisfied with Ye Qingtang’s sensibility, and his impression of her became more favorable.

“Since this matter has ended, why are you all still standing here?” The Domain Monarch said immediately after seeing that this incident was over. With this statement, both the spirit root incident and the crippling of Jiang Yiming’s cultivation incident were put to a conclusion by him.

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