“Kill them all!”
After Ye Wushuang uttered these words, the room fell silent.
“Great!”
Ye Dabao suddenly clapped and cheered, “I love Uncle’s style. Kill when it’s time to kill—that’s what a true man does!”
Smack!
Ye Wudi slapped Ye Dabao on the head, scolding, “Who gave you permission to speak? One more word, and I’ll beat you to death.”
Ye Dabao quickly shut his mouth.
Ye Wuwei spoke up, “Big Brother, isn’t this a bit unwise? That incident involved many families. Killing them all would cause a huge uproar.”
Ye Wushuang said, “Back then, those families were manipulated by the Forbidden City, but the fact remains—they sent people to kill me.”
“If they hadn’t been involved, the outcome might have been different. I wouldn’t have left home or been separated from Jinglan for over twenty years.”
“Ye Qiu suffered hardships growing up, lacking a father’s love, and ultimately, those families are partly to blame.”
“So, while in Kunlun Mountain, I swore that once I descended, I’d settle the score.”
“I won’t let them off.”
The War God advised, “Wushuang, I understand your feelings, but too many powerful families are involved. If they all die, it’ll have a massive impact.”
“I suggest you think it over carefully.”
“Of course, whatever you decide, I’ll support you.”
Old Master Ye pondered for a moment before saying, “A gentleman doesn’t let grudges go unavenged. Wushuang, I support you.”
“However, comma” Old Master Ye’s tone shifted, “Old Tang hopes you’ll spare them for now.”
“Over forty family heads and the Champion Marquis have already died. More deaths would put Old Tang in a difficult position.”
“After all, those who died were all prominent figures.”
Ye Wushuang said, “Old Tang’s difficulties are none of my concern.”
“Ahem, this actually does concern you,” Old Master Ye said. “Old Tang plans to marry his granddaughter to Ye Qiu.”
What?
Ye Wushuang and Qian Jinglan both turned to Ye Qiu.
“Qiu’er, when did this happen? Why didn’t I know?” Qian Jinglan asked.
Ye Qiu said with a wry face, “Mother, this was decided by Old Master and Old Tang without asking my opinion.”
“Do we need to ask?” Old Master Ye said. “Don’t you like the idea of a beautiful wife?”
Ye Qiu: “…”
Old Master Ye continued, “Wushuang, after that incident, if not for Old Tang’s mediation, the Ye family might not exist today.”
“We owe our survival to him.”
“As the highest authority, Old Tang wants to marry his granddaughter to Ye Qiu. We should show some respect.”
Ye Wushuang asked Ye Qiu, “The girl in red we met leaving the Forbidden City—was she Old Tang’s granddaughter?”
“Yes,” Ye Qiu confirmed.
Ye Wushuang turned to Qian Jinglan. “Jinglan, what’s your opinion?”
Qian Jinglan smiled, “With Qiu’er safe and you back, I say let’s avoid more bloodshed and spare them for now.”
“Alright,” Ye Wushuang said. “I’ll let them go for now. If they don’t know their place, I’ll deal with them later.”
Old Master Ye and the War God breathed a sigh of relief.
“By the way, Father, does anyone outside know I’m back?” Ye Wushuang asked.
Old Master Ye said, “I’ve kept it under wraps. Only our people and Xiao Jiu’s brother, Xiao Qingdi, know you’re back. He survived the Forbidden City battle that night.”
“But don’t worry, Old Tang instructed Xiao Qingdi not to talk.”
“And he wouldn’t dare.”
Ye Wushuang nodded slightly. “I’ll return to Kunlun in three days, so it’s best if no one else knows I’m back.”
Ye Wudi said, “Big Brother, you’ve just returned. Can’t you stay longer?”
Ye Qiu added, “Father, stay a bit longer. I’ll take you to Jiangzhou.”
Ye Wushuang shook his head. “Master’s orders must be followed. I need to guard Kunlun.”
Old Master Ye asked, “Are there others in Kunlun besides you and your master?”
Ye Wushuang shook his head. “No.”
“Big Brother, won’t you be lonely on that snowy mountain?” Ye Wuwei said.
Ye Wushuang smiled, “I’m not afraid of loneliness.”
Qian Jinglan suddenly said, “Wushuang, I don’t want to be separated again. Let me go to Kunlun with you.”
Ye Wushuang said, “Kunlun’s environment is harsh and inconvenient. Jinglan, you should stay…”
“I’m not afraid,” Qian Jinglan said tenderly, looking at him. “As long as I’m with you, I fear nothing.”
Ye Wushuang was touched. “Jinglan, if you come with me, what about Qiu’er?”
Ye Qiu laughed, “Father, don’t worry about me. I’m not a child. I can take care of myself.”
“Mother, go with Father without worry.”
“War God, could Hades Hall send people to Kunlun to set up a network so I can stay in touch with my parents?”
“A small matter,” the War God said. “Hades Hall has plenty of high-tech solutions. This is no trouble at all.”
“Thank you, War God,” Ye Qiu said.
“No need for thanks,” the War God said, instructing Tang Fei and Long Ye, “You two, take tech experts to Kunlun and get this done.”
Tang Fei and Long Ye accepted the order: “Yes, sir!”
“Wushuang, before you go, there’s one more thing,” Old Master Ye said. “Jinglan was disowned by her family for having a child out of wedlock and suffered much.”
“Now that you’re back, you must visit the Qian family in Suzhou and Hangzhou.”
“Clear up what happened back then.”
“Alright,” Ye Wushuang said. “I’ll go with Jinglan to Suzhou tomorrow.”
Beep, beep, beep, comma the house phone rang, and Shadow ran to answer it.
Moments later, Shadow returned, smiling. “Old Master, great news.”
“Oh?” Old Master Ye and the others looked at Shadow curiously.
Shadow said, “Old Tang’s office just called. He and the military leaders have decided to appoint Wudi as Northern Commander, with an official announcement to the army soon.”
“Third Uncle, congratulations!” Ye Qiu was the first to offer his congratulations.
Others followed suit.
Seeing everyone’s joy, Ye Dabao seized the moment, “Grandfather, Father, since the Ye family’s crisis is over, can I quit the devil training camp?”
Old Master Ye and Ye Wuwei said in unison, “No!”
Ye Dabao deflated instantly, like a frostbitten eggplant.
“Ding!”
Ye Qiu’s phone received a message. He checked it, and his expression shifted.
The message contained five words: “Xiao Qingdi is dead!”
