Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

368: Section 368As she spoke, she kissed Yun Xiancheng’s mouth, clumsily yet deeply, offering her first kiss. Yun Xiancheng held the young girl and kissed her back, then stepped by step, they walked back to the star chaser.

At this moment, the Valley Master of the Burning Flame Valley and other disciples peeked out from behind the trees, their faces covered in tears.

”The god of plague is finally gone.” This was the thought of the ordinary disciples.

”Sob, sob, sob... Spilt water is hard to recover; does a daughter who has been married off still want to come back?” This was the thought of the Valley Master of the Burning Flame Valley.

455 The Ye Family

Setting out from the Burning Flame Valley, the star chaser crossed the vast sky. Within a few days, a majestic and ancient city came into view.

The city walls were built from a unique bluish-gray rock, bearing the mottled marks of time after ages of wind and rain erosion. Above the city gate, two large characters were carved in a bold, flowing script: Ye City.

The Ye family was once a dazzling star among the Five Great Clans of the Pill Tower. Even though their light had dimmed and their former glory was no more,

that deep-seated pride and lingering prestige were still enough to make this city, named after their surname, an unshakeable presence within a thousand-mile radius.

In the city, the Ye family manor remained the sole hegemon.

The moment Ye Xinlan led Yun Xiancheng and his party through the gates of the Ye family, the entire manor was thrown into an uproar.

The head of the Ye family, Ye Xinlan’s grandfather Ye Zhong, along with a group of elders who had long been waiting expectantly, came out personally to greet them. ”Xinlan! My good granddaughter, you’ve finally returned!”

Ye Zhong looked at the graceful granddaughter before him, his aged eyes filled with excitement and relief.

However, when his gaze fell upon Yun Xiancheng beside Ye Xinlan and the group of women behind him—each with a different temperament, yet every one of them devastatingly beautiful—even with his experience, his heart couldn’t help but tremble.

Especially the white-robed youth at the lead; he was so handsome he didn’t seem mortal, with an elegant and transcendent temperament, like a banished immortal descending to the world.

Just by standing there quietly, he seemed to form a world of his own, making one afraid to look at him directly. And the women behind him each possessed long, deep, and unfathomable auras.

Ye Zhong immediately understood that this time, his precious granddaughter had brought back a group of truly powerful figures!

”Grandfather!” Seeing her relative, Ye Xinlan’s eyes reddened, her voice carrying a hint of nostalgia. ”I’m back. I missed you all so much!”

Afterward, everyone was respectfully invited into the Ye family’s meeting hall.

When the high-level members of the Ye family learned that Ye Xinlan was now a One-star Dou Zong powerhouse, they were shocked beyond measure.

One must know that since the decline of the Ye family, those in the clan who could reach the Dou Zong realm could be counted on one’s fingers, and every one of them was a very old elder.

Yet Ye Xinlan, at only twenty-some years old, had already stepped into this realm. This kind of talent was simply the light of hope for the Ye family’s revival!

”Good! Excellent!” Ye Zhong clapped his hands excitedly, his eyes full of pride as he looked at his granddaughter. ”My Ye family is finally going to produce another Alchemist Grandmaster!”

However, Ye Xinlan’s next words cast a complex shadow over this joy. ”Grandfather, elders,”

Ye Xinlan took Yun Xiancheng’s arm, a happy flush on her face as she announced with poise,

”This is Yun Xiancheng, my husband. I have returned this time to tell everyone that I am already married.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole hall was shocked. The members of the Ye family looked at each other, their gazes shifting back and forth between Yun Xiancheng and Ye Xinlan with various expressions. Ye Xinlan ignored their reactions and continued:

”I know that with my current strength as a Fifth-Rank Alchemist, I cannot yet represent the Ye family in the Pill Gathering. However, my junior sister Xiao Yan is already a Seventh-Rank

Alchemist. For this Pill Gathering, I hope she can represent our Ye family in her capacity as the sworn younger sister of my Yun family.”

Her words were clear and logical; she both declared her belonging and brought hope to solve the Ye family’s urgent crisis. A Seventh-Rank Alchemist!

For the current Ye family, which was suffering from a lack of successors, this was no different from sweet rain falling from the heavens.

Ye Zhong looked deeply at Yun Xiancheng, then at his granddaughter’s determined gaze, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He sighed, which eventually turned into a bitter smile.

He stood up proactively and gave a bow to Yun Xiancheng:

”Young Master Yun... no, worthy grandson-in-law. It is the Ye family’s blessing that Xinlan could receive your favor. It’s just... this old man ventures to ask, how should I address you?”

Yun Xiancheng smiled gently, his voice clear:

”Senior, there is no need for such formality. I currently have no sect. If the Ye family does not mind, I am willing to temporarily join the Ye family as a son-in-law to comfort Xinlan’s longing for her family.” ”Join as a son-in-law?!”

Ye Zhong was so startled he almost jumped up. Was this a joke? To let such a divine figure join their dilapidated household? How could their Ye family have such great face! He waved his hands repeatedly, saying in fear:

”Absolutely not! Worthy grandson-in-law, you overstate things! That Xinlan could marry you is my Ye family climbing high; how could we dare have such delusions! Rest assured, regarding your marriage with Xinlan, my Ye family has no objections whatsoever!”

The small disturbance thus subsided.

The Ye family didn’t dare to actually treat Yun Xiancheng as a live-in son-in-law; instead, they treated the group as honored guests with the highest level of etiquette. There was still half a year before the official opening of the Pill Tower Gathering.

Yun Xiancheng and his party settled into a courtyard meticulously arranged by the Ye family, once again entering a state of concentrated cultivation, living peaceful and fulfilling days.

However, this peace was completely shattered in the third month by the arrival of an uninvited guest. On this day, several powerful auras descended over the Ye family manor.

At the lead was a youth with a sinister expression, dressed in a luxurious Alchemist robe. The badge on his chest was the brilliant silver light representing a Seventh-Rank Alchemist!

”Where is Ye Zhong? Get the hell out here!”

The youth’s voice was arrogant, exploding over the Ye family manor like a thunderclap.

”I am Cao Dan of the Cao Family! How dare your Ye family be so bold as to treat my Cao Family as if we have no one, publicly breaking your promise! If you don’t give me an explanation today, I will tear down this Ye family mansion!”

The Cao Family was also one of the Five Great Clans of the Pill Tower; its strength and heritage were far beyond what the current Ye family could compare to!

Inside the meeting hall, Ye Zhong, who was chatting with Yun Xiancheng, heard this name and his face instantly turned pale. He could barely hold his teacup.

Seeing this, Yun Xiancheng raised an eyebrow slightly but said nothing, just watching him quietly.

Ye Zhong took a deep breath, his face full of bitterness and shame. He stood up tremblingly and, facing Yun Xiancheng, his knees softened as if he were about to kneel.

With a flick of his finger, Yun Xiancheng sent out a gentle force that propped up his knees, making it impossible for him to kneel. ”Family Head Ye, what is the meaning of this?”

”Worthy grandson-in-law! This old man... this old man is guilty!”

Ye Zhong’s old tears flowed as he explained in a hoarse voice.

To seek protection and keep the family from being removed from the Pill Tower, Ye Zhong, in desperation and acting like a drowning man clutching at straws, had made a marriage contract with the Cao Family.

He had betrothed his granddaughter, Ye Xinlan, to the Cao Family’s genius Alchemist, Cao Dan. This was to exchange for the Cao Family’s support at the Pill Gathering.

This was originally a move of desperation, and Ye Zhong knew he had wronged his granddaughter. He had planned to wait until after the Pill Gathering to find a way to slowly resolve it. He never expected that Ye Xinlan would return so strongly with Yun Xiancheng!

Having found a better backing, the Ye family naturally threw their agreement with the Cao Family to the back of their minds.

Who would have thought the Cao Family’s information was so well-informed that they would come to the door so quickly to demand accountability!

Just then, Ye Xinlan, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, happened to hear these words outside the door. She pushed the door open, her pretty face already icy cold. ”Grandfather, you...”

Ye Xinlan’s voice was trembling, her eyes filled with disappointment and disbelief.

”For the sake of the family, you would sacrifice my happiness? Marry me off to someone I haven’t even met? You didn’t even... you didn’t even think to ask me!”

”Xinlan, I...”

Facing his granddaughter’s questioning, Ye Zhong was overwhelmed with shame, his old face turning a deep purple.

Ye Xinlan’s mood was simply terrible. She gave a cold snort, turned, and threw herself into Yun Xiancheng’s arms, tightly hugging his arm as if to vent all her grievances.

”Husband, let’s go! I don’t want to stay in this house for another second!” ”Xinlan, don’t be like this.” Seeing this, Tang Huo’er quickly stepped forward to pull her back.

Ye Xinlan wouldn’t listen at all. She pulled Tang Huo’er and walked out without looking back. ”Sister Huo’er, let’s go to the star chaser. I don’t want to stay here for a moment longer!” The two walked further and further away, leaving behind a room of awkwardness and silence.

Yun Xiancheng gently patted Ye Zhong’s stiff shoulder. His voice was still gentle, but it carried a sense of finality.

”Family Head Ye, I can handle the matters outside for you.” Hearing this, Ye Zhong’s whole body shook. He looked up, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.

”However,” Yun Xiancheng’s tone shifted, ”from now on, the Ye family has no right to interfere in the slightest with what Xinlan wants or doesn’t want to do. Do you understand?”

These words undoubtedly declared that the responsibilities and obligations between Ye Xinlan and the Ye family, beyond their blood relation, were now severed.

She would no longer be a tool for the Ye family’s marriage alliances, but a free individual. A great sense of sorrow welled up in Ye Zhong’s heart.

He knew that this time, his granddaughter was truly married off; she was like spilt water that could never be recovered.

He looked into Yun Xiancheng’s clear and deep eyes and finally gave a heavy nod, uttering a single word in a hoarse voice: ”...Fine.”

Having received the promise, Yun Xiancheng then turned and waved to the figures peeking in from outside. ”Xiao Yan, let’s go. There’s work to do.”

”Coming, Senior Brother!” Xiao Yan ran in excitedly, flashing a peace sign, looking eager to try. Behind her followed a petite figure.

Xiao Yi Xian held a colorful fruit that emitted a strange fragrance in one hand,

while the other hand was stuffing something into her mouth. Her cheeks were bulging as she said indistinctly,

”Wait for me! How can I miss out on watching the excitement!” She looked around curiously, sighing inwardly.

To be honest, this Central Plains is indeed prosperous; everywhere you go, there are high-quality poisonous things to eat.

At this rate, I feel like it won’t be long before I surpass the sisters and become the most powerful one in this family! Xiao Yi Xian thought happily to herself while quickening her pace to keep up with Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan.

456 Scram or Die

Outside the Ye family manor, the atmosphere was tense.

Cao Dan and his group hovered in mid-air. At the lead, his face was gloomy,

and his body radiated the powerful soul pressure of a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, covering the Ye family like a dark cloud. Behind him, several powerhouses with robust auras stood solemnly.

One of them was an old man with white hair and a youthful face, wearing an ice-blue robe; he was surprisingly a Peak Dou Zong powerhouse. ”Ye Zhong, you old dog! Get out here and face your death!”

Cao Dan’s voice was full of impatience and arrogance. He had come this time specifically to establish his dominance.

The decline of the Ye family was no secret. The broken marriage promise provided the perfect excuse for the Cao Family to swallow up the Ye family’s remaining influence in the Pill Tower. Just then, the heavy vermilion gates of the Ye family manor slowly opened with a creak. Three figures walked out unhurriedly. At the lead was a youth dressed in a plain white robe.

His face was like jade, his eyes like bright stars, his posture as upright as a pine, and his temperament was cold and transcendent, like an immortal untainted by the mortal world. The sunlight fell on him, plating him with a faint halo that made people afraid to look directly at him.

He walked casually, yet he seemed to have the world beneath his feet, possessing a natural air of dignity. Following closely behind were two stunning young women of graceful bearing.

One was dressed in black with an unremarkable figure, a playful smile on her pretty face, habitually making a peace sign, exuding an air of demonic charm and flamboyance.

The other girl wore a simple skirt and was gentle and quiet.

She held a colorful fruit in her hand, tasting it in small bites, her clear eyes full of curiosity about her surroundings. Cao Dan’s gaze was immediately and firmly attracted by the white-robed youth.

An indescribable emotion instantly sprouted from the darkest corners of his heart, spreading and finally turning into a raging fire of jealousy. In this world... how could there be such a person?

Cao Dan considered himself a leader among the younger generation of the Pill Tower, born of noble status and possessing extraordinary talent. At a young age, he was already a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, with a future of limitless potential.

He was long accustomed to being the center of attention, accustomed to the envious and respectful gazes of others.

However, the moment he saw Yun Xiancheng, everything he took pride in seemed to become a joke.

The other party didn’t need to say anything; just by standing there, that detached air of dignity made him look like dust. This sense of being crushed from a fundamental level of life caused Cao Dan’s reason to be instantly consumed by the poisonous flames of jealousy.

He didn’t even stop to consider the other’s origin or identity; only one thought remained in his mind—destroy him!

He had to drag this man down from his pedestal, defile him, trample him, and let that nobility and transcendence be crushed to powder beneath his feet!

Yun Xiancheng came to a stop before the gate, looking up at Cao Dan in the air with a gentle smile on his face. His voice was as clear as jade striking stone: ”You must be Young Master Cao Dan of the Cao Family? I am Yun Xiancheng. Regarding the marriage contract between the Ye family and your residence, there are some misunderstandings.”

He spoke without haste and with clear logic, briefly explaining that Ye Xinlan’s heart already belonged to another and that she was unaware when Ye Zhong made the marriage contract.

He kept his posture low and gave the Cao Family plenty of face in his words, as if he were truly trying to resolve the conflict in good faith.

”Xinlan is now my wife, and Family Head Ye has also acknowledged the marriage between us. This matter is indeed the Ye family’s fault first. I apologize to Young Master Cao on behalf of my father-in-law’s family. If the Cao Family needs any compensation, feel free to ask. As long as it is within a reasonable range, my Yun family... will certainly satisfy it,” Yun Xiancheng said with a smile.

These words were reasonable, stating the facts while providing a way out.

If it were an ordinary person facing such a figure and hearing such an explanation, they would likely take the opportunity to back down, ask for some benefits, and let the matter pass. However, the jealousy in Cao Dan’s heart had already caused him to lose his normal judgment.

The more Yun Xiancheng appeared refined and reasonable, the hotter the fire of jealousy burned in his heart.

To him, these words were nothing but the boasting and charity of a victor! ”Misunderstanding? Compensation?”

Cao Dan let out a piercing, cold laugh. He looked down at Yun Xiancheng from above, his gaze as venomous as a poisoned snake’s tongue.

”What kind of thing are you? A wild man who popped out of nowhere, hooking up with a woman who already has a marriage contract, and you have the nerve to talk to me about misunderstandings?”

He deliberately emphasized the words ”wild man,” making no effort to hide the insulting intent in his speech.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s face turned cold, and a flash of killing intent appeared in her eyes. She was about to step forward, but Yun Xiancheng raised his hand to stop her.

Yun Xiancheng still wore a gentle smile, as if he hadn’t heard the malice in the other’s words.

”Young Master Cao, you can eat whatever you want, but you shouldn’t say whatever you want. Xinlan and I are in love and were properly married. On the other hand, for you to force someone against their will seems

to be lacking the grace of a Great Clan of the Pill Tower, doesn’t it?”

”Grace? Hahahaha!”

Cao Dan acted as if he had heard the world’s biggest joke. He pointed at Yun Xiancheng and laughed wildly with a distorted expression:

”In front of me, Cao Dan, are you worthy of talking about grace? A toy boy who relies on women to rise, you probably don’t even have an Alchemist badge, do you? Looking at your pretty-boy face, you must be very good at serving people in bed to have hooked that bitch Ye Xinlan!”

His words became increasingly vicious and unbearable to hear.

He didn’t go back to insulting Ye Xinlan because that could no longer satisfy his twisted pleasure.

What he wanted to do was pour all the foul language onto the man before him who made him so jealous he was going mad.