“Father!”
Ye Chen’s eyes were moist. His father looked remarkably young today. He knew it was because they were finally going to see his mother.
Ye Changfeng gently patted Ye Chen’s shoulder, tears welling in his own eyes. “Chen’er, this day has finally come.”
Ye Chen nodded.
Soon after, an elder from the Yao Family welcomed Lu Xuan and his party into a Spirit Peak. The Grand Dao Sect had an entire Spirit Peak to themselves. The peak was lush with spiritual herbs, its spiritual energy thick and fragrant.
The Yao Family elder produced a jade slip. “Esteemed guests, this jade slip contains our Yao Family’s Spiritual Energy Map. The darkened areas are absolutely forbidden.”
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor replied, “Understood.”
Lu Xuan said, “Let me see the map.” His Divine Sense swept through it, taking in the entire Yao Family map. However, Sin Valley was conspicuously absent.
The group soon dispersed, returning to their rooms to rest.
Lu Xuan summoned Yao Yan. “Do you have a map of the Yao Family?”
On the spot, Yao Yan etched a Spiritual Energy Map into a jade slip and handed it to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan looked at Ye Chen, a smile playing on his lips. “Ye Chen, want to go see your mother a little early?”
Ye Chen froze, then immediately exclaimed, “Yes!”
Lu Xuan chuckled. “Alright, call your father over too.”
Moments later, Ye Changfeng walked in, his face alight with excitement. Ji Fuyao, clad in a fiery red gown, also entered, a faint smile gracing her lips. “Master, I’d also like to meet Second Junior Brother’s mother.”
Lu Xuan smiled. “Then all of you go.”
Ye Changfeng expressed concern. “Peak Master Lu, Sin Valley is a vital area of the Yao Family. What if the Saint Son’s Lineage discovers us…”
Lu Xuan waved a dismissive hand. “Don’t worry, no one will find us. If this Saint Son’s Lineage gets too arrogant, I’ll just wipe them out.”
Hearing this, Ye Changfeng was startled and quickly pleaded, “Peak Master Lu, please, for my sake, spare the Saint Son’s Lineage this time. In Liuli’s heart, the Yao Family’s interests come before her own, and she wouldn’t want to see bloodshed within the family.”
Lu Xuan nodded. “Fine.”
Before leaving, Lu Xuan pulled out a storage ring. “Since we’re meeting Ye Chen’s mother, we can’t go empty-handed. Pick something from here.”
The storage ring opened, revealing a trove of heaven-defying treasures: Ultimate Emperor Weapons! Half-step Supreme tier artifacts! Quasi-Dao Supreme tier artifacts! These were all things Lu Xuan had acquired after annihilating numerous factions, stored in his system space, and he hadn’t even bothered to look at them.
Ji Fuyao’s eyes sparkled, and she smiled. “Master is too kind.”
Everyone stepped forward, picking out treasures. Ye Chen chose a bracelet. It was crystalline and seemingly unadorned, yet it contained terrifying Dao Rhyme, a defensive Quasi-Dao Supreme tier Spirit Weapon. Ye Changfeng picked a necklace, exquisite and beautiful. Ji Fuyao selected a hairpin.
…
Moments later, once everyone had made their selections, Lu Xuan directly activated Spatial Array Patterns. “Boom!” A profound power surged down, enveloping the group. In an instant, they vanished from their original spot.
Meanwhile, in Sin Valley. Yao Liuli, clad in a pale green gown, her face exquisitely beautiful, gazed out into the void beyond Sin Valley. Tomorrow was the Yao Family’s Pill Grand Event! Surely Chen’er had already arrived! But she would only be able to see him during the final ceremony.
Just as she looked out into the void beyond Sin Valley, Lu Xuan had already brought his group to its exterior. A Heaven-Reaching Grand Array was laid out here, its patterns intricate and dense. Lu Xuan immediately activated his Insight Eye! In an instant, the array was riddled with flaws before him, rendered utterly useless.
Lu Xuan led everyone directly into Sin Valley. His Divine Sense swept through, immediately locating where Yao Liuli was imprisoned: a Secluded Cave.
Soon, the group arrived at the entrance of the Secluded Cave. With a casual flick of his hand, Lu Xuan bypassed the mysterious array, allowing Ye Changfeng to see Yao Liuli again after seventeen years.
Her eyes were like stars, holding a hint of melancholy. Her delicate nose, her curvaceous figure—even the pale green gown couldn’t conceal her perfect physique. A faint divine radiance flowed around her. Her peerless grace was just as it had been the first time he’d seen her!
Ye Chen was also stunned, murmuring, “Mother.”
Ye Changfeng’s body trembled uncontrollably, and he sobbed softly, “Liuli, Liuli…”
“Who’s there?” Yao Liuli’s heart trembled at the sound of weeping outside. The voice… it sounded familiar?
Lu Xuan swept his sleeve, and a profound power surged forth, carrying the group directly into the Secluded Cave. Seeing so many people appear, Yao Liuli froze on the spot.
“Liuli, it’s me.” Ye Changfeng’s eyes were red, his body trembling as he opened his arms and walked towards Yao Liuli.
Yao Liuli rubbed her eyes, a look of disbelief on her face. Was this a dream? Her gaze swept past Ye Changfeng, landing on Ye Chen, who looked exactly like the image she had cherished in her heart. Ever since Yao Baili had returned from the Grand Dao Sect’s alchemy exchange, he had brought her a portrait of Ye Chen. She had gazed upon it day and night.
“Chen’er.” She looked at Ye Chen, opening her slender arms. “Come here, let Mother have a look.”
Ye Chen burst into tears. This was the first time he had ever met his mother.
Ye Chen was embraced by Yao Liuli, leaving Ye Changfeng standing awkwardly to the side. Ye Changfeng said, “Liuli…”
But Yao Liuli spoke with a hint of resentment, “You faithless man, why did you never send word all these years?”
Ye Changfeng felt utterly speechless. “I…”
As she spoke, Yao Liuli began to cry.
After a long while, Yao Liuli finally released Ye Chen. “Chen’er, it’s good that you’re safe. You’ve already Attained Emperor, that’s wonderful.”
Ye Chen took out a jade bracelet and placed it on Yao Liuli’s wrist. Yao Liuli’s eyes reddened, and she stroked Ye Chen’s hair. “Chen’er, this is truly beautiful.”
Ye Changfeng quickly produced a necklace. Yao Liuli playfully glared at him like a young girl, and Ye Changfeng chuckled, placing the necklace around her snowy neck. The necklace hung down, falling into the secluded valley of her cleavage, shimmering against her fair skin, a sight of unparalleled beauty.
Yao Liuli poked Ye Changfeng’s nose with her jade finger. “Oh, you…”
Ye Changfeng just smiled, saying nothing.
A moment of silence.
Ye Chen immediately introduced Lu Xuan, Ji Fuyao, and Yao Yan. Yao Liuli composed herself, her expression turning reverent as she bowed respectfully to Lu Xuan. “This humble one thanks Peak Master Lu. Without Peak Master Lu, I fear I would never have seen Chen’er and Changfeng again.”
Ye Changfeng and Ye Chen’s hearts trembled. Indeed! If Lu Xuan hadn’t taken Ye Chen as a disciple, when Nangong Baixue had left, the Qin Family would have sent assassins, and the Ye Family would likely have been annihilated long ago!
Lu Xuan merely smiled. “It’s nothing.”
Yao Liuli’s slender jade legs moved gracefully, like perfect pillars of jade, as she approached Ji Fuyao. She gently caressed Ji Fuyao’s delicate hand. “So this is Miss Fuyao? I’ve long heard of Miss Fuyao’s unparalleled bravery in annihilating the Heavenly Net Hall in the Southern Wilds.”
Ji Fuyao smiled sweetly. The two exquisite women stood together, a scene of breathtaking beauty. She produced a jade hairpin. “This is a gift for Senior.”
Yao Liuli said, “Just call me Liuli. You are the Empress of the Fuyao Dynasty, and the Ye Family serves under you.”
Ji Fuyao paused, slightly taken aback. She felt the seniority was a bit muddled. Ye Chen was her junior brother, Yao Liuli was Ye Chen’s mother, but Ye Chen’s father served under her…
Lu Xuan said indifferently, “Don’t bother with such trivial details.”
Everyone laughed.
Yao Liuli also bowed respectfully to Yao Yan. “Thank you, Old Ancestor, for all these years.”
Yao Yan replied, “It was my duty.” He also presented a supreme treasure.
Before long, the group departed, leaving the space to Ye Chen and his parents.
That night, Lu Xuan took Ye Chen away, leaving the space to Ye Chen’s father and mother. The two of them…
One day later, the Yao Family’s Grand Event officially began.