Just as Gu Han stayed at the Ye Residence with A Yao, preparing to leave in three days.
Everything that happened in the Ye Residence, just as Ye Nantian had feared, could not be completely kept under wraps.
As a first-rate Family in the Eastern Region, the main branch of the Ye Family had long established a strict intelligence and surveillance network.
Not only directed at the outside world, they also had their own "eyes" on the branch families scattered everywhere.
Although Luoxing City was far away, the news was still reported through the Ye Family's internal secret communication channels at the fastest speed, level by level.
Finally, a detailed secret report was placed on the desk of Ye Lingyun, the current head of the Ye Family's main residence in Tianfeng City of the Eastern Region.
"Ye Linger... daughter of Ye Nantian from the Luoxing City branch..."
"Nine Yin Absolute Meridian... cultivation reaching Peak Qi Refining Stage..."
"Mysterious woman Gu Han... Yaochi Immortal Palace of the Southern Region..."
Ye Lingyun was a majestic-looking middle-aged man, with faint lightning flashing in his eyes as they opened and closed.
His cultivation at the Early Stage of Mahayana caused an invisible pressure to permeate around him.
At this moment, he read the secret report word by word, his brow furrowing deeper and deeper.
"Nine Yin Absolute Meridian... can actually Cultivate now?"
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief.
"And it can even trigger such phenomena? Yaochi Immortal Palace... when did such a power emerge in the Southern Region?"
He put down the secret report, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the desk.
As the head of the Ye Family, he considered things far more deeply than others.
A branch Family Disciple who was judged to be a "useless person" could suddenly Cultivate.
What did this mean?
Was the original diagnosis wrong?
Or did that "Yaochi Immortal Palace" possess some Heaven-Defying means to change one's fate?
Whichever it was, it was no small matter for the Ye Family!
If that Ye Linger truly had some special Physique!
How could such a talent be allowed to leave the Ye Family and join a Sect of unknown origin?
Moreover, the other party even came from the Southern Region!
"Someone, come!"
Ye Lingyun shouted in a deep voice.
"Family Head!"
A man in black robes with a steady aura appeared silently in the study.
"Tell the Third Elder to set out immediately for Luoxing City and bring Ye Linger back."
"Yes, Family Head!"
The black-robed man took the order, his figure dissipating like a wisp of blue smoke.
Ye Lingyun looked out the window, his gaze profound.
"The Genius of my Ye Family must ultimately return to the Ye Family! No one else can take her away!"
Three days passed slowly in a subtle calm.
Everyone in the Luoxing City Ye Residence was extremely respectful to Gu Han, with the best spiritual tea, spiritual fruits, and exquisite pastries being delivered continuously.
Ye Nantian even personally accompanied her, fearing the slightest negligence.
Ye Linger seized this final time to consolidate her skyrocketing cultivation while spending time with her parents, treasuring the moments before their parting.
She could also sense the strange atmosphere in the residence; the worry between her father's brows had not completely dissipated.
But she chose to trust her Master, suppressing that unease in the depths of her heart.
Gu Han was well aware of this but didn't care at all.
She spent most of her time guiding A Yao's cultivation or taking the little one for strolls around Luoxing City.
Occasionally, she would answer some of Ye Linger's basic questions regarding cultivation.
The depth of her insights frequently left Ye Nantian, who was listening in, feeling shocked, deepening his awe of her.
A Yao, on the other hand, was living quite happily; the novel foods delivered by the Ye Residence every day made her so happy she forgot about going home.
Ye Linger also liked this innocent and cute little Senior Sister, often playing with her and telling her interesting stories and legends of the Eastern Region.
The two girls, one big and one small, quickly became well-acquainted.
The third day, early morning.
Gu Han was in the courtyard, watching A Yao perform a set of fist techniques with quite a bit of style.
Suddenly, her expression shifted slightly as she looked up toward the eastern sky.
"They're here."
She whispered to herself, a faint, ambiguous smile playing on her lips.
Almost simultaneously, several powerful auras descended over Luoxing City without any concealment!
A flying boat dozens of zhang long tore through the clouds and appeared above the city!
On the flying boat, banners fluttered, embroidered with a massive character "Ye" that radiated soaring Sword Qi!
At the bow stood over a dozen Cultivators, each with a powerful aura, the lowest being at the Soul Transformation Stage!
The leader was a cold-faced, majestic old man wearing purple-gold battle robes, a great Cultivator at the Peak Fusion Stage!
He was none other than the Third Elder of the Ye Family's main branch—Ye Zhenyue!
Behind him were ten Cultivators wearing uniform azure spiritual armor, their auras linked together and radiating a menacing Evil Qi.
These were the "Qingfeng Guards," the elite fighting force of the Ye Family; all ten were in the Soul Transformation Stage and proficient in combined attack formations!
The appearance of this flying boat was like a giant boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattering the tranquility of Luoxing City!
"It's the main Family's 'azure thunder boat'!"
"And the Qingfeng Guards! Heavens, why did the main Family send such a large force to our Luoxing City?"
"It must be for Cousin Linger!"
"That Senior is still in the residence... this is going to be trouble!"
Inside the Ye Residence, everyone looked up at the intimidating flying boat, their faces pale as they whispered anxiously, hearts filled with panic.
Ye Nantian's face was even paler; his greatest fear had finally come true!
It seemed the main Family had found out after all, and their reaction was so swift and overbearing!
He hurriedly looked toward the direction of the Tingxue Pavilion, his heart filled with extreme anxiety.
The azure thunder boat hovered over the Ye Residence. Ye Zhenyue's cold gaze swept below, his voice echoing throughout the city:
"Ye Nantian of the Luoxing City branch, where are you?"
The pressure contained in his voice made many Ye Family Disciples with low cultivation feel tight-chested and short of breath, nearly forcing them to their knees.
Ye Nantian braced himself and flew into the air, bowing deeply to Ye Zhenyue:
"Ye Nantian of the Luoxing City branch greets the Third Elder!"
"I did not know the Third Elder was coming and failed to welcome you from afar; I hope you will forgive me!"
Ye Zhenyue's gaze was like lightning as it swept over Ye Nantian, and he said coldly:
"Enough. Where is Ye Linger?"
"The Family Head has ordered me specifically to come and bring her back!"
He intentionally emphasized the words "bring her back," but anyone could hear the unquestionable command in his tone.
Ye Nantian's heart tightened, and he quickly said:
"Third Elder, my daughter Linger is currently in seclusion to consolidate her cultivation, could we..."
Ye Zhenyue interrupted him, his tone even colder:
"This is a Family matter, how can it be delayed? Lead the way!"
After saying that, without even waiting for Ye Nantian's response, the azure thunder boat began to slowly descend directly toward the Ye Residence!
Domineering! Overbearing!
He didn't show the slightest regard for the branch Family!
Ye Nantian was both anxious and furious, yet helpless; the gap in strength was simply too large!
Just then, a cold and calm female voice rang out faintly from the Ye Residence, clearly reaching everyone's ears:
"I am here. Who is making such a racket?"
The voice wasn't loud, yet it seemed to carry a strange rhythm.
It caused the intimidating azure thunder boat in the sky to freeze in mid-air, unable to descend even a fraction of an inch further.
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