Since Lin Miaoxue heard Ye Yu say that the matter concerning the Ye Family was all a deception, she felt as if she had plunged into an icy abyss.
She didnât fully understand what Ye Yu meant, but it was clear that this was not good news.
Even though it had been over thirty thousand years, Lin Miaoxue had never once considered reneging on her promise to the Ye Family. She had even treated Ye Yu as a member of the family, planning to fulfill her promise to pass on the Immaculate Sword Heart to him after paying her respects at her brother Lin Fengyuanâs grave.
But now, to hear that it was all a deception?
What kind of deception was it?
Desperate for answers, Lin Miaoxue had waited with Ye Yuâs many wives outside his secluded cultivation chamber. Now that he had emerged, she couldnât contain her curiosity and asked him about it.
Ye Yu sighed softly before recounting the entire story of what the Ye Family had done.
In truth, it was nothing short of an elaborate ruse aimed entirely at Lin Miaoxue.
They had killed her brother and then feigned an agreement, even waiting for her to be grateful to them. Five hundred years later, they expected her to willingly hand over the Immaculate Sword Heart.
One had to admit, the person who devised this plan was truly vicious.
Upon hearing his explanation, Lin Miaoxueâs whole body trembled. She took two steps back in horror.
So, everything sheâd clung to all these years was a lie.
Sheâd been chasing an enemy who didnât exist, showing respect to those who were truly responsible for her brotherâs death.
How laughableâutterly absurd!
Lin Miaoxue smiled bitterly, shaking her head as her gaze turned sharper. The sword aura around her surged wildly, the air splitting with the force of it. Even the barrier surrounding them began to crack under the onslaught of her raging energy.
Consumed by grief, her eyes were bloodshot, on the verge of forming a heart demon.
At that moment, Ye Yu took her by the wrist, forcefully suppressing the chaotic sword aura surrounding her.
Fortunately, he had recently attained late Tribulation Realm cultivation from his dream reward; otherwise, restraining Lin Miaoxue would have been a major challenge.
After all, having consumed the Water Essence, Lin Miaoxue had purged the fire poison from her body, returning to her peak. The title of strongest demon lord from thirty thousand years ago was certainly well-earned.
With Ye Yuâs spiritual energy flowing into her, Lin Miaoxueâs mind cleared, and she gradually calmed down.
Simple anger wouldnât solve anything.
The entire Ye Family would need to pay a blood debt.
Still, there was one question that Lin Miaoxue couldnât quite grasp, so she asked, âAre you part of the Ye Family?â
Ye Yu shook his head slightly. âYou were the one who assumed I was with the Ye Family. At the time, I didnât even know what the Ye Family represented. Later, I met a real descendant of the Ye Family and learned the truth.â
Lin Miaoxue pondered for a moment before bowing to him. âYouâve saved my life twice, and I have no way to repay you. I will go to the Ye Family and uncover the truth. If things are indeed as you say, Iâll have my revenge in my own way. Once itâs all over, Iâll come find you. Iâm willing to give you my Immaculate Sword Heart!â
As she spoke, Lin Miaoxue pointed to her chest with a solemn expression, as though swearing an oath. To her, it seemed this was her most valuable possession.@@novelbin@@
Seeing this, Ye Yu looked embarrassed and quickly waved his hands, âStop, please! Not everyone needs your Sword Heart. I can forge my own path in swordsmanship without needing external assistance!â
Honestly, the Immaculate Sword Heart was a wonderful thing. But taking Lin Miaoxueâs actual heart? That was something Ye Yu truly couldnât bring himself to do. Just the thought of it was chilling.
Besides, Ye Yuâs cultivation and techniques were system rewards; his progress was rapid and without the risk of heart demons. The Immaculate Sword Heart held little use for him. More than that, Lin Miaoxue had already endured so much. How could he possibly ask her to give up even her heart?
âWithout the Sword Heart, I have nothing else to offer as repayment,â Lin Miaoxue murmured, lowering her head slightly. She truly didnât know how else to express her gratitude.
Ye Yu chuckled playfully, gently pinching Lin Miaoxueâs cheek. âIsnât the usual line after ânothing to offer in returnâ supposed to be âIâll devote myself to youâ?â
Lin Miaoxue looked up in shock. Was he joking? Or did he mean it?
If he was serious, how could that be? He already had so many wives, and they were all watching right outside!
Lin Miaoxueâs cheeks flushed a deep crimson.
Ye Yu casually dissolved the barrier around them.
Outside, Yun Roumu, who had been leaning against the barrier and eavesdropping, almost fell forward, stumbling several steps to regain her balance.
Ye Yu grinned, âWhat are you doing?â
âShouldnât I be asking you that?â Yun Roumu replied, feigning anger and pointing at her own cheek. âPinching someoneâs face like thatâenjoying the feel? Why donât you try mine!â
Lin Miaoxueâs barrier had blocked sound but not sight, so everyone outside had seen the affectionate face pinch. Naturally, this intimate gesture hadnât gone unnoticed.
Embarrassed beyond words, Lin Miaoxue transformed into a streak of sword light and disappeared into the horizon.
Yun Roumu wasnât overly concerned, however, and instead kept her eyes fixed on Ye Yu. She wanted a face pinch, too! Very much!
But just as Ye Yu was about to respond, someone else couldnât wait any longer.
âThis friend, would you mind stepping aside? Donât obstruct the Emperor from reuniting with her husband. After all, itâs wise to know when to advance and when to retreat. If not, you risk being disliked!â
Indeed, these words, filled with barbed hostility, came from none other than Li Ruowang.
As the saying goes, when you lack height, make up for it with presence!
Though she was a bit shorter than Yun Roumu, her imperial robes, combined with her piercing gaze, projected a powerful aura, enough to make the Empress seem towering.
Yun Roumuâs brows furrowed as she turned around, ready to retort.
But she found herself surrounded by eight stunning women, all radiating immense power.
Half of them were Tribulation Realm cultivators, their auras potent.
And most importantly, each held a status that crushed Yun Roumuâs by comparison.
They were Ye Yuâs recognized Dao companions.
In that moment, Yun Roumu felt distinctly overshadowed.
Still, unwilling to give in, she opened her mouth to respondâ
Only to be interrupted as a formation beneath her feet glowed suddenly.
In the next instant, Yun Roumu was teleported a hundred miles away to a secluded mountain valley.
The one who cast the teleportation spell was none other than Su Yao, usually the most mild-mannered among them.
Noticing the othersâ gazes, Su Yao forced a faint smile.
âItâs just that I miss my husband so much and donât want anyone else taking up our time together.â
Her words immediately drew approving nods from Zuo Yingchun, Yun Ciwu, Bu Lingfei, and others.
Li Ruowang and Gan Zhizui even offered double thumbs up.