Ye Kunlun returned to Wujian Prison, instructing Wudao to prepare the materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pills.
Meanwhile.
The Sui and Ji families were both in turmoil.
The Sui Family.
"Father, Ye Kunlun is too arrogant! He actually wants to rob our Sui family's Wordless Book by force!"
Sui Yan returned home and recounted the events of the day at Qibao Mountain to his father, Sui Zhenning.
Sui Zhenning listened to Sui Yan, his expression turning serious. After all, the Wordless Book was related to the family's fortune, and it could not be easily handed over to Ye Kunlun.
"Besides the Wordless Book, what other conditions did he have?" Sui Zhenning asked.
Sui Yan shook his head, gritting his teeth. "This brat is unyielding and only has his eyes set on the Wordless Book. Father, we only have three days left. Should we recall the clan elders first?"
Sui Zhenning thought for a moment and sighed, "We were in the wrong first regarding this matter. After all, when the engagement was made, we were the ones who needed his master's help."
"Father, so much time has passed, and matters of the heart require mutual affection. As long as Neishang marries into an ancient sect, what is Ye Kunlun to us?"
Sui Yan was afraid his father's resolve might waver, as they had already communicated with the ancient sect several times in secret.
"It has come to this," Sui Zhenning no longer hesitated. He said to Sui Yan, "Then issue the Family Head Order and have the clan elders return."
"Yes!" Sui Yan's eyes lit up with joy.
The Ji Family.
As soon as Ji Ruyue returned home, she roared in anger, "Well done, Ye Kunlun! To make me lose face in public! I will settle this score with you sooner or later!"
"Mother, Ye Kunlun has gone too far and has his eyes on our Ji family's Wordless Book!" Ji Ruyue rushed to the Old Madam's residence and recounted the events at Qibao Mountain in detail.
The Old Madam's eyes flashed with sharpness. "Why is this brat targeting the Wordless Book? Could it be that he knows there is indeed a secret within the Wordless Book?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Ruyue furrowed her delicate brows. "Mother, you also said that the Wordless Book contains other secrets. Could it be that Ye Kunlun knows?"
"I merely speculated. Since the Wordless Book was passed down from our ancestors, successive family heads have studied it. However, besides knowing it is related to the family's fortune, there were no other explanations."
"Over the past decades, I have studied it countless times, day and night, using every method I could think of, but the Wordless Book could not display any writing, nor did it show any unusual phenomena."
The Old Madam Ji spoke solemnly, her tone revealing a hint of helplessness.
"Mother, even if we don't know the secrets within the Wordless Book, we cannot hand it over, as it is related to the family's fortune!"
Ji Ruyue had no good feelings towards Ye Kunlun.
"If Ye Kunlun uses the Wordless Book to disrupt our Ji family's fortune, I will be a sinner of our Ji family."
The Old Madam Ji nodded and softly affirmed, "Yes, the Wordless Book cannot fall into the hands of others."
"Mother, if our Ji family joins forces with the Sui family, no matter how powerful Ye Kunlun is, he will not be our match."
Ji Ruyue's face was filled with confidence, as the situation was different now.
The Changsun family had been defeated by Ye Kunlun one by one. The Ji and Sui families would not give Ye Kunlun such an opportunity.
"If the clan elders of our two families join forces, Ye Kunlun, even with three heads and six arms, will have to lie down obediently for me!"
Although Ji Ruyue was a woman, she was still the head of the Ji family, and her style of conduct was decisive.
"Mother, I will issue the Family Head Order now to have the clan elders return. If Ye Kunlun really comes to our door in three days, we will make him pay!"
Ji Ruyue's expression was cold.
"When will Ling'er return?" The Old Madam Ji did not say much about Ji Ruyue recalling the clan elders.
"After the new year. You know how strict the ancient sects are. Even though Ling'er is the future head of our Ji family, she cannot come out casually."
The Old Madam Ji nodded. "Proceed as you see fit. I hope this decision will not bring disaster to the family."
"Mother, please don't worry." Ji Ruyue saw that the Old Madam Ji was a little worried and quickly comforted her. "After all, the ancient sects are not to be trifled with. Even if we are no match for Ye Kunlun, surely the ancient sects are?"
"Moreover, Ye Kunlun killed Changsun Yuan. The ancient sect behind Changsun Yuan will definitely take action. Perhaps in less than three days, Ye Kunlun will be eliminated by the ancient sect!"
Ji Ruyue's eyes revealed a hint of ruthlessness.
"I am tired. Go and make the arrangements." The Old Madam Ji looked a little weary.
"Yes, Mother. Please rest well."
After Ji Ruyue left, the Old Madam Ji went to a portrait. The portrait depicted a refined middle-aged man.
"Old man, you betrothed Ling'er, and now... alas, I don't know if I did the right thing. I hope you won't blame me in the netherworld."
The Yan Family.
The pavilion in the middle of the lake.
Yan Chuxin stood by the pavilion, gazing at the lake in the distance.
Beside her, on Yan Wenxin's drawing board, a heroic and graceful back figure slowly appeared. She was diligently painting her elder sister.
Neither sister spoke.
It was not until Yan Chuxin withdrew her gaze and looked at her younger sister.
Yan Wenxin smiled faintly, her smile as pleasant as a spring breeze. "Sister, don't always wear a long face. It's not attractive at all."
Yan Chuxin stepped forward, looking at her sister with indulgence. "What do you know, little girl? A woman who has been on the battlefield should have a stern expression. Only then can she intimidate enemies and not be looked down upon by men!"
Yan Wenxin put down her brush and spoke somewhat coquettishly, "But I hope my sister smiles more. I remember my sister loved to laugh when she was young..."
"Wenxin," Yan Chuxin interrupted her sister, forcing a smile. "Some things change a person."
Yan Wenxin fell silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Sister, is your engagement with Ye Kunlun really called off? I think he's a pretty good person."
Yan Chuxin stroked Yan Wenxin's head and replied, "The man I, Yan Chuxin, choose must be the strongest in this world!"
At this moment, Yan He walked towards them.
"Dad!"
Yan Chuxin and Yan Wenxin quickly greeted Yan He.
"It's rare to see you two sisters staying together for so long," Yan He said with a smile.
"Dad, how did the matter go?" Yan Chuxin asked. She knew Yan He had attended the funeral of the Blood Hand today, also to break off her engagement.
Yan He sighed and said earnestly, "Chuxin, have you reconsidered? Ye Kunlun is the most suitable young man I've ever seen for you.
Although this brat has a heavy killing aura, he is loyal and righteous. He even killed Changsun Yuan. His strength is likely unrivaled among the younger generation."
Yan Chuxin shook her head and replied, "No matter how strong people in the secular world are, what does it matter? There are countless prodigies in the ancient sects. Perhaps compared to them, Ye Kunlun is nothing."
"Chuxin, Changsun Yuan's strength was also top-tier in the ancient sects."
Yan He felt his daughter was being too stubborn.
"Forget it, the engagement has been broken off for you, and he wants our family's Wordless Book. I've already agreed."
Yan He sighed, knowing his daughter's stubborn nature. No matter what he said was useless.
"The Wordless Book cannot be given to him!"
Yan Chuxin was stunned and replied.