961 Boy Genius (1)

The Great Elder naturally felt that he could not allow the Ye Family to be embarrassed like that, so he had sent word to his grandson in the far off Leiting Sect to hurry back to Lin Town to hold the fort.

“That’s great. Great Elder, since your grandson is an inner sect disciple of the Leiting Sect, if he can return, the Duan Family won’t dare to be so arrogant,” Third Elder said with a smile.

All the younger members of the Ye Family who were present in the main hall looked pleased when they heard that the Great Elder’s grandson was returning.

Most of them were brought here by the two elders and naturally knew about the Great Elder’s grandson.

The Leiting Sect was one of the sects in the Formidable Heavens Dynasty. It was comparable with the Xuanling Sect in terms of power, but it was situated near the northern border and was in a different area from the Xuanling Sect, Qinglin Sect, and the Wind Moon Sect.

The Great Elder’s grandson was called Dan Yifan. He was naturally talented and had a superior green spirit root. He was only seventeen or eighteen years old but had already become an inner sect disciple in the Leiting Sect.

The younger members of the Ye Family, who had been oppressed by the Duan Family, now pinned their hopes on Dan Yifan returning to stand up for them.

Ye Ling was a little relieved when he heard the news but did not notice that Ye Qingtang, who was standing behind him, had a rather odd expression on her face.

At that moment, a Ye Family servant entered with news.

“Master, Elders, Young Master Dan has returned.”

When everyone in the main hall heard the news, their faces lit with joy.

“Speak of the devil.” Third Elder looked pleased as he turned to look at the Great Elder.

The Great Elder’s face also showed a hint of a smile.

When the younger members in the audience heard the news, they immediately rushed out to welcome him.

One must know that before Dan Yifan had entered the sect, he had long been idolized by this group as a boy genius.

In a moment, a handsome young man dressed in green and surrounded by a crowd walked in slowly. His face showed a hint of a smile. When he stepped into the main hall, he bowed to the Great Elder.

“Grandfather, I have come.”

“Good, good, good…” The Great Elder looked at his grandson who had arrived in time, his eyes filled with contentment.

The Great Elder then introduced the others to his grandson. “This is your Grandfather Feng, whom you have met before. This is the Second Elder of the Ye Family.”

Dan Yifan nodded blandly when he saw Second Elder.

“This is the Master of the Ye Family.”

Dan Yifan nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

“And this is the Master’s daughter and the Eldest Young Lady of the Ye Family,” continued the Great Elder.

Dan Yifan only glanced at Ye Qingtang.

For the past few years, he had been cultivating in the Leiting Sect without leaving it at all. From letters that his grandfather had sent to him, he had learned about his grandfather joining the Ye Family, including some of the circumstances surrounding the Ye Family.

“I heard that Eldest Young Lady has already entered the Xuanling Sect.” Dan Yifan spoke smilingly. He already had a general idea of the Ye Family’s situation from the Great Elder’s letters. Of course, he also knew that the Ye Family’s Eldest Young Lady had entered the Xuanling Sect a year ago and had become an outer sect disciple.

“Yes.” Ye Qingtang spoke blandly. She had no special feelings towards this Dan Yifan, whom everyone idolized.

“The Leiting Sect where I am situated is tens of thousands of miles away from the Xuanling Sect. However, they are all sects. If you encounter anything you don’t understand in your martial studies in the future, I may be able to help you a little.” Dan Yifan spoke frankly, but his words were filled with arrogance.

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962 Boy Genius (2)

Dan Yifan was now an inner sect disciple of the Leiting Sect, and his ability was naturally greater than average.

Although Ye Qingtang had entered the Xuanling Sect, everyone knew that her spirit root was only a lowly red spirit root. It was already difficult for her to enter the sect, but she probably would not have the opportunity to enter the inner sect of the Xuanling Sect in her lifetime.

If Dan Yifan was willing to give a pointer or two, anyone would consider it a wonderful blessing.

Ye Qingtang looked expressionlessly at the youth before her with his arrogant brow.

“No need to bother you,” Ye Qingtang said blandly.

Dan Yifan raised his brows slightly. Clearly, he had not expected Ye Qingtang to reject him so curtly.

One must know that within the sects, the inner and outer sects were separated by a great divide. An outer sect disciple usually had no opportunity to even converse with an inner sect disciple.

However, Dan Yifan did not take this matter to heart. He had merely made the offer as a favor to the Ye Family.

“Yifan, did you obtain leave from your sect to return?” The Great Elder looked at his grandson whom he was so proud of.

“I have already made arrangements with my master. However, I cannot stay for long and will have to return to the sect after half a month at the most. My Master is bringing me into the sacred ground of the Leiting Sect to cultivate next month, and this cannot be delayed for too long,” said Dan Yifan.

“Of course, the sect takes precedence.” The Great Elder nodded slightly. “I have already made the situation with the Duan Family clear in my letter. Do you understand?”

Dan Yifan laughed softly and said, “Grandfather, don’t worry. Since I have returned and am now considered part of the Ye Family, of course, I won’t allow anyone to bully you. The truth is that I already broke through to the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One a year ago. So Grandfather, please don’t worry.”

The eyes of everyone in the main hall brightened when they heard Dan Yifan’s words.

One must know that Dan Yifan was currently only seventeen or eighteen and was considered very young. For him to have broken through to the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One meant he truly deserved to be called a genius.

Even Ye Ling and Second Elder, who were sitting by the side, looked at Dan Yifan in amazement.

“Since that is the case, I won’t worry anymore.” The Great Elder nodded and smiled. His eyes were filled with pride.

How talented was he, to be able to enter the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One at the age of seventeen or eighteen?

With Dan Yifan’s talent, given time, he would have no trouble breaking through to Martial Qi Level Two in the future.

However, just as everyone in the Ye Family was rejoicing in Dan Yifan’s arrival, a Ye Family guard suddenly rushed in.

“Master and Elders, the Duan Family… someone from the Duan Family is at the door.”

“Hmph, they are really arrogant. This Duan Family is going too far!” The Great Elder expression darkened, and he frowned deeply.

When Dan Yifan saw the Great Elder’s expression, he immediately said, “Grandfather, is this the youth from the Duan Family that you mentioned in your letter?”

“That’s right…” The Great Elder nodded slightly. “Not long ago, this person sought out the Ye Family and injured many of us. He is really arrogant. I’m afraid he’s here to make trouble again.”

Dan Yifan laughed softly. His gaze swept across everyone in the main hall as he said, “No problem. Since I’ve returned, I won’t permit anyone to make trouble. Grandfather, why don’t we go take a look at this Duan family member together?”

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963 Boy Genius (3)

When the Great Elder heard this, his expression grew warmer. A trace of a smile surfaced in his eyes when he looked at his grandson.

When the younger members of the Ye Family heard what Dan Yifan said, an expectant look surfaced in their eyes.

Did the Duan Family really think they could bully them?

Little did they know that Dan Yifan had returned to the Ye Family. It was time for a showdown with those bastards from the Duan Family!

With that, everyone from the Ye Family exited the main hall and walked towards the courtyard.

A few members from the Duan Family were standing in the courtyard.

They were at most in their early twenties, but all of them had haughty expressions. They stood blatantly in the Ye Family courtyard without showing any signs of fear.

The leader of the group from the Duan Family was a youth in his early twenties. He lifted his chin slightly, and his eyes filled with disdain when he looked at the approaching group from the Ye Family.

“Well? Has the Ye Family completed its preparations?” The young leader asked impatiently.

After the Long Family had settled in Lin Town, its formidable power had firmly established it as the foremost family clan. The original three great family clans had lost the glory of their former days. Instead, the Duan Family, who had curried favor with the Long Family, now used their connections to bully others. Under the Long Family’s banner, they had blatantly demanded tribute from the Si Family and the Ye Family.

This youth had previously come knocking at the Ye Family’s door. The Ye Family had ignored him, but unexpectedly, he then provoked all the younger members of the Ye Family and started a fight.

Ye Ling frowned slightly, and the elders looked displeased.

When Dan Yifan saw what was going on, he immediately stepped forward. He had already learned about the Duan Family’s doings from the letter the Great Elder had sent him.

“Your Duan Family need not stretch out its hands for our Ye Family’s belongings,” said Dan Yifan coldly.

The youth from the Duan Family looked up and saw the unfamiliar Dan Yifan. He frowned impatiently. “Who are you? What right do you have to speak here? Hasn’t the Ye Family learned the meaning of fear? Or is that their skin itching again?”

With that, the youth from the Duan Family rolled up his sleeves and clenched his fists.

This youth was the eldest grandson of the Duan Family’s elder. He had some natural talent, but he was originally no more than a Connate Level Five. However, with the Long Family’s help, he had improved drastically within a year.

Last month, he had broken through to the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One. Based on ability, he was currently ranked third among the younger members of the Duan Family.

“I think the person with itchy skin is you.” Dan Yifan laughed coldly, and a cold light flashed across his eyes. “You are just an idiot who recently stepped into the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One, yet you dare to boast here.”

The youth from the Duan Family looked grim. “You are really not afraid to die. Since the Ye Family doesn’t know what is good for it, I don’t mind teaching you the rules of Lin Town!”

With that, the youth from the Duan Family forced his energy to circulate around his body. As his inner qi flowed through his body, he immediately drew the sword at his waist. A gust of sword breath immediately shot out from his sword!

Dan Yifan looked coldly at the oncoming gust of sword breath. His eyes showed no trace of fear. His lips curved slightly in a mocking arch. Then, he suddenly drew his sword, and a red glow flooded the blade of his sword!

The next instant, Dan Yifan casually struck with his sword. A red glow flew outwards and dispersed the oncoming sword breath!

A deafening sound suddenly erupted in the Ye Family’s courtyard.

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964 Boy Genius (4)

The red glow itself did not scatter after dispersing the sword breath. Instead, it headed straight for the youth from the Duan Family!

The youth from the Duan Family had not expected his sword breath to be broken. He could see a red glow suddenly approach, but before he could react, the red glow struck at him. He only had time to raise his sword and block the oncoming red glow.

However, the red glow smashed down with the force of a huge rock. It fell from above, smashing viciously into him!

The huge impact instantly sent the youth from the Duan Family flying. The sword in his hand broke on the spot. He fell heavily to the ground, and a bloody wound formed on his chest.

Everyone in the courtyard was stunned by this scene.

Dan Yifan’s casual stroke of the sword had heavily injured the youth from the Duan Family!

One must know that this youth from the Duan Family had previously beaten all the younger members of the Ye Family until they were unable to retaliate!

The members of the Ye Family who had been defeated by this youth from the Duan Family finally felt vindicated when they saw their opponent collapse pathetically on the ground.

At that moment, they finally understood how powerful Dan Yifan was!

Even Ye Ling and the elders from the Ye Family could not help but look gratified when they saw this scene.

They had heard Dan Yifan say that he had broken through to the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One a year ago. But the youth from the Duan Family was also at the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One.

Although they were at the same stage, they were worlds apart.

The person from the Duan Family had only broken through a month ago, and his foundations were still weak. He had not yet completely grasped the power of the Martial Qi Level One realm.

On the other hand, Dan Yifan was already at the peak of the First Heaven of Martial Qi Level One.

He would probably enter the Second Heaven of Martial Qi Level One soon!

Everyone from the Ye Family rejoiced. However, the members of the Duan Family who had accompanied the youth were shocked.

They had not expected to find someone so formidable among the younger members of the Ye Family.

With that, the few members of the Duan Family, who looked so threatening just a moment ago, now looked rather odd. They hurried forward and helped the youth up from the ground.

The youth’s face was twisted with pain. The wound on his chest throbbed with agonizing pain. He lifted his eyes to look at the prideful Dan Yifan.

“Who are you!”

Since when had someone above the level of Martial Qi Level One appeared among the younger members of the Ye Family?

One must know that based on their understanding, the younger members of the Ye Family were at most around Connate Level Six. Where had this person popped up from?

Dan Yifan suavely sheathed his sword. He lifted his chin slightly and looked at the youth from the Duan Family. “Remember me. I am Dan Yifan, the grandson of the Ye Family’s Great Elder. As long as I am here, the Duan Family better not bother the Ye Family.”

“Very well, Dan Yifan. Just wait and see!” The youth panted as he glared at Dan Yifan. With that, he led the others from the Duan Family and slunk out of the Ye house.

After the Duan Family left, the Ye Family disciples, who had been repressing their comments, immediately surrounded Dan Yifan.

“Now that Young Master Dan is back, the Duan Family won’t dare to be so arrogant.”

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965 Boy Genius (4)

“What a delightful beating. Did you see how arrogant that fellow from the Duan family was when he came? But now? Young Master Dan, with just one stroke of your sword, you sent him sprawling, and he couldn’t even get up. Let’s see if he dares to come back to the Ye house.”

The young people of the Ye Family surrounded Dan Yifan, chattering away and praising him.

What was a genius?

This was a real genius!

Dan Yifan was a few years younger than many of them, but they could not hope to measure up to his ability in their lifetime.

The Great Elder was very pleased with Dan Yifan’s performance and could not help smiling faintly.

“Grandfather and Master, please don’t worry. If the Duan Family makes trouble again, I will send them packing,” Dan Yifan said bluntly.

The elders and Ye Ling nodded.

When the Duan Family had made trouble, they had only involved the younger generation, so it was inappropriate for the Master and Elders to be involved.

“Young Master Dan, what was that sword that you used? It seemed very powerful!” A youth from the Ye Family stared curiously at the sword at Dan Yifan’s side.

“Are you talking about my Blazing Sun Sword?” Dan Yifan smiled and unbuckled the sword at his side. He unsheathed it before everyone’s eyes.

Clank!

The blade suddenly rang out as the sharp sword was unsheathed. It glittered with a blinding light.

Flame-like reliefs could be faintly seen on the blade.

“A good sword!” When Ye Ling saw the sword, his eyes brightened.

“This sword… looks extraordinary,” said Second Elder.

Dan Yifan laughed and said, “This sword was personally given to me by my Master. It is an inferior yellow-grade weapon.”

“Inferior yellow-grade?”

Everyone was shocked by Dan Yifan’s words!

A yellow-grade weapon had not appeared in Lin Town for many years. Even those that had surfaced recently belonged to the Long Family. Since when had the other major families seen a divine weapon of this grade?

With that, everyone turned their fervent gaze to the Blazing Sun Sword.

“Young Master Dan… isn’t a yellow-grade weapon… quite powerful?” The disciples of the Ye Family seldom had a chance to see a yellow-grade weapon, much less witness its power.

Just now, Dan Yifan had only casually swung the sword, so they had not been able to carefully observe the power of the Blazing Sun Sword.

“Of course, an ordinary weapon cannot compare with a yellow-grade weapon.” Dan Yifan smiled as he spoke. “Even among the sects, very few disciples possess one.”

“It is truly powerful.” All the youths stared unswervingly at Dan Yifan’s Blazing Sun Sword.

They would probably never possess a divine weapon like that in their lifetime.

“Young Master Dan, your master must think very highly of you to give you such a valuable sword,” said a youth enviously.

Dan Yifan smiled. Although he did not say anything, his expression showed his pride.

He suddenly took out a sword from his space ring.

“This was the original sword I carried. Although it does not have any grade, it’s a pretty good weapon.” As he spoke, Dan Yifan suddenly stretched out his hand and pushed the sword in front of Ye Qingtang, who had remained silently by the side.

“Since Eldest Young Lady has entered a sect, then she should have a good sword by her side. This sword is for you.” Dan Yifan smiled as he spoke. Although his sword had no grade, he had obtained it when he was part of the outer sect of the Xuanling Sect, so it was naturally superior to an ordinary weapon.

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