Chapter 65: Oh, Everyone Is Eating
“This...”
Staring at the scene before her, Xie Wei was utterly stunned, rooted where she stood.
How could this be possible?
In her understanding, when one's cultivation reached the realm of a Martial Grandmaster, it was indeed possible to fly through the air, but it could never be to the extent Su Yifan displayed. When she had watched Su Yifan kill the elder of the Ye family, she had thought his strength was also at the Martial Grandmaster level.
But now, seeing this, she realized she had been mistaken.
And not just mistaken—a grave error.
No wonder he had shown no reaction when the news broke that the Ye family’s First Elder had ascended to Martial King. It turned out Su Yifan himself was a Martial King.
A twenty-year-old Martial King!
Was it possible for such an extraordinary person to exist?
Thinking back, Xie Wei suddenly remembered what Su Yifan had told her yesterday: “You’ve never seen a true powerhouse.”
No wonder he was so proud.
So that was the reason...
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Meanwhile, in Dragon City.
Inside the Ye family’s courtyard.
At that moment, the grand estate was packed with people, martial artists from various factions, and even wandering cultivators from the world of martial arts.
Upon hearing that the Ye family was offering a reward of a thousand spirit stones, they had flocked from all directions, all for the sake of those thousand stones.
Ye Zhantian stood at the center, surrounded by the crowd. Many voices called out:
“Patriarch Ye, we heard your First Elder has broken through to Martial King. Is it true?”
“The Ye family is offering a thousand spirit stones as a bounty—who is the target?”
“When do we leave for Cloud City? I can hardly wait to claim my reward.”
Amid the hubbub, Ye Zhantian pressed his hands down to quiet the crowd and spoke, “Everyone, please calm yourselves and listen as I explain.”
His words brought an immediate hush.
Seeing this, Ye Zhantian continued, “Friends who have come from afar, first let me thank you for honoring the Ye family with your presence.”
“Secondly, our First Elder has indeed broken through to Martial King, but he is currently consolidating his cultivation and cannot appear.”
“As for our departure to Cloud City, it will be in about an hour.”
“But rest assured—the Ye family has prepared a banquet for you all. Take your time to eat before setting out.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye family servants began setting tables and chairs in the courtyard, and sumptuous dishes were brought out one by one.
Hearing that there was a feast, the crowd relaxed and took their seats.
Eating before departing? What a windfall!
Ye Zhantian watched as everyone settled in, nodded in satisfaction, and turned to head back inside the mansion.
At that moment, amid the crowd, a middle-aged man slipped into a corner and dialed a number.
The call was quickly answered.
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“How’s the situation?”
A steady male voice came from the other end.
“Reporting, General—the scene has drawn several hundred people. The Ye family says they’ll depart for Cloud City in an hour,” the middle-aged man replied.
“An hour? What are you doing now?”
“We’re eating.”
“Eating?”
A surprised voice came from the other end.
The middle-aged man nodded, “Yes, the Ye family said we should eat our fill before setting out.”
“...”
A silence followed.
After a moment, the voice spoke again, “Alright, I understand. Continue monitoring the Ye family’s actions. Report any developments immediately.”
“Yes, General.”
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At that moment.
Inside the Dragon Scale’s secret conference room.
Several high-ranking members of Dragon Scale were gathered.
Tang Shengguo slowly put down his phone.
“How is it?” an elderly voice asked.
“The Ye family has assembled hundreds of martial artists. It seems they are determined to annihilate the Su family,” Tang Shengguo replied.
The elder’s brows furrowed slightly. “Are we really just going to sit by and watch?”
Tang Shengguo snorted, “That boy absolutely refuses to join Dragon Scale. How are we supposed to intervene?”
“If Ye Wushuang were still alive, perhaps we could mediate. But Ye Wushuang is dead. The Ye family’s actions are now the battles between martial artists; we have no grounds to interfere.”
This was an unspoken rule in Xia Country: the state does not meddle in conflicts between martial artists.
As long as martial artists did not endanger ordinary citizens or threaten national interests, the government generally stayed out.
Just then—
The phone rang.
Tang Shengguo answered, “What is it? Is there news?”
“What? He’s come to Dragon City?”
“Alright, understood.”
After a brief exchange, Tang Shengguo hung up.
“Latest news: Su Yifan has arrived in Dragon City.”
At this, the high-level members exchanged glances.
Then one of them spoke in a low voice, “Is it really necessary to convene for a reckless, impetuous youth?”
“He’s a martial prodigy who can kill Grandmasters,” Tang Shengguo said.
“So what? Someone like him, who refuses discipline, no matter how extraordinary his talent, is not fit for Dragon Scale!”
The man spoke with some resentment.
“Enough, let’s not argue,” the elder said, taking a deep breath. A trace of regret flickered in his deep eyes. “Let’s observe the situation first. If it doesn’t work out, then let it be.”
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Elsewhere.
In the Ye family courtyard, the martial artists were enjoying their feast.
Time slipped by—half an hour passed quickly.
At that moment.
A figure descended before the Ye family gates.
Bang!
Su Yifan kicked open the main door.
Without hesitation, he strode inside.
The moment he entered, he saw the courtyard filled with banquet tables.
The sudden crash had caused everyone in the mansion to pause their chopsticks and look toward the entrance.
“Well, everyone’s eating, I see.”
Su Yifan glanced at them and smiled faintly.
At that moment, four Ye family guards rushed forward.
“Who are you? How dare you cause trouble at the Ye family?” one of them shouted, pointing angrily at Su Yifan.
“You don’t recognize me?” Su Yifan asked, frowning.
“Who do you think you are? Why should I—”
Bang!
Before the guard could finish, Su Yifan slapped him into a mist of blood.
Seeing this, the crowd in the courtyard gasped.
Who was this kid?
So bold—coming to the Ye family and making trouble?
Didn’t he see how many people were here?
Was he not afraid at all?
“Is there anyone smarter who’d like to speak with me?”
Su Yifan flexed his wrist, speaking calmly.
“You brat, how dare you kill a Ye family member!”
“Brothers, get him!”
The remaining three guards rushed at Su Yifan.
He waved his hand dismissively.
In the next moment—
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
All three guards were instantly reduced to bloody mist.
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