A powerful force of destiny directly blocked Ye Kunlun’s sword strike!
The earth-shattering power sent tremors through the Zhou family members gathered outside the ancestral hall!
Especially Xu Zhenzi, his eyes widened in alarm!
He knew that even with his full strength, he wouldn’t be able to withstand that sword strike from the void.
He felt fortunate that he hadn’t assisted Zhou Lie at the last moment.
Otherwise, his tongue wouldn’t have been cut out today; his life would have ended here.
Zhou Lingkun trembled, having sensed that Zhou Lie’s aura had vanished, meaning he had been abandoned.
A deep hatred flickered in his eyes before he quickly concealed it.
Ye Kunlun gazed at the spot where his sword had passed, his eyes glinting with killing intent. “Zhou Lie, I’ll spare your life this time. The next time we meet, I will take your head!”
With that, Ye Kunlun left the Zhou family ancestral hall.
Xu Zhenzi looked at Ye Kunlun, adopting a fawning demeanor.
Ye Kunlun turned to Zhou Cen. “Patriarch Zhou, that nameless memorial tablet occupied seventy percent of the Zhou family’s destiny. Zhou Lie has taken it.”
As per his deal with Zhou Cen, the destiny Zhou Lie had taken originally belonged to Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun would eventually reclaim it from Zhou Lie.
Zhou Cen’s face was pale, and he quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead. “Mr. Ye, what should we do now?”
How could he not be furious? A portion of the destiny Zhou Lie had taken was meant to treat his own illness.
Now it was gone with Zhou Lie.
“Since I’ve agreed to your deal, Patriarch Zhou, I will naturally retrieve the destiny from Zhou Lie’s hands.”
Ye Kunlun said coldly, “However, you may have to endure some hardship for a while.”
Zhou Cen knew Ye Kunlun was referring to the matter of the Heart Burning Poison.
“Then I’ll trouble you, Mr. Ye.”
Since Ye Kunlun had said this, what else could Zhou Cen say? He could only swallow his bitterness, hoping Ye Kunlun would deal with Zhou Lie soon.
Ye Kunlun then looked at Xu Zhenzi.
Xu Zhenzi forced a smile, quickly lowering his posture and saying to Ye Kunlun, “Mr. Ye, if you ever visit the capital, you are welcome to visit the Qintian Tower. We will gladly welcome you.”
“Are you sure you don’t want to kill me?”
Ye Kunlun looked at Xu Zhenzi nonchalantly.
Xu Zhenzi chuckled and quickly shook his head. “How could that be? Mr. Ye, with such cultivation at such a young age, you must be a child of destiny. The Qintian Tower is eager to befriend you.”
Hearing Xu Zhenzi’s words, Ye Kunlun replied, “Very well, I will personally visit the Qintian Tower then.”
Ye Kunlun needed to investigate whether the Qintian Tower had any other connections with Zhou Lie.
Based on Xu Zhenzi’s recent behavior, he was likely a pawn in Zhou Lie’s hands and didn’t know much.
As for whoever had formed a soul contract with Zhou Lie, they were likely at least at the level of the Qintian Tower’s master.
Therefore, no matter what, Ye Kunlun would make a trip to the Qintian Tower.
After speaking, Ye Kunlun walked towards the Zhou family graveyard.
As for Zhou Lingkun, he still needed him for now.
On the journey to the Yellow Springs Secret Realm, he still needed Zhou Lingkun to lure out the forces of the Taishan Prefecture.
Watching Ye Kunlun’s receding back, Zhou Lingkun breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Zhou Lingyang’s eyes gleamed with excitement.
He knew that his position within the Zhou family was now firmly established!
“Yan’er, what did you talk about with Zhou Lingkun?” Ye Kunlun asked Mo Ziyan, who was walking beside him.
“We didn’t talk about anything.”
Mo Ziyan’s expression was calm, as if she had accepted Ye Kunlun’s address.
Ye Kunlun looked slightly surprised. “Don’t you have a blood connection with him? You didn’t ask anything?”
“What of it?” Mo Ziyan glanced at Ye Kunlun. “I detest him immensely. Whether there’s a blood connection is unimportant to me. I am who I am!”
Ye Kunlun smiled. He found Mo Ziyan’s character quite to his liking.
Regardless of Zhou Lingkun’s relationship with her, if she disliked him, any connection would have to take a backseat.
“The matters in Jicheng are temporarily concluded.”
Ye Kunlun told Mo Ziyan, “I plan to return to Jicheng first, handle some affairs there, and then head north to the capital.”
There was definitely someone behind Zhou Lie.
While his words couldn’t be fully trusted, they weren’t entirely false. For instance, the power behind him was undeniably formidable.
After all, forming a soul contract was an ancient technique, something ordinary people or sects could hardly achieve!
To thoroughly investigate matters, the capital was unavoidable.
Mo Ziyan looked at Ye Kunlun, appearing somewhat hesitant.
“What? Aren’t you returning to Qingcheng with me?” Ye Kunlun frowned. “At least this current body belongs to Yan’er.”
“I understand.”
Mo Ziyan replied faintly.
Ye Kunlun smiled, as Mo Ziyan finally agreed to return to Qingcheng with him.
“Don’t worry, I will help you remember who you are,” Ye Kunlun assured Mo Ziyan.
After all, he wanted the original Yan’er back.
Although he didn’t dislike Mo Ziyan’s current personality, he found the original Mo Ziyan to be more gentle and lovable.
In the afternoon, before returning to Qingcheng, Ye Kunlun paid a visit to the Qi family.
The Qi family had already begun to decline, and Qi Sisi had long since disappeared.
Back then, Qi Sisi had gone missing after killing her father in the hospital.
As a result, the Xuanshui Jade remained missing.
Ye Kunlun could only put the matter aside for now, knowing that Qi Sisi would eventually come to seek revenge!
He just needed to wait for her.
Upon returning to Qingcheng, Ye Kunlun went straight to the Mo family.
Mo Shiyao’s eyes lit up when she saw Ye Kunlun and Mo Ziyan return.
“Ye Kunlun, Sister, you’re back?” Mo Shiyao rushed forward.
Ye Kunlun looked at her coldly. If not for Mo Shiyao, how could Mo Ziyan have ended up like this?
Ye Kunlun didn’t believe Mo Shiyao was entirely unaware.
Mo Shiyao shivered and looked at Ye Kunlun with apprehension. “Ye Kunlun, why are you looking at me like that?”
“Mo Shiyao, stop pretending in front of me!” Ye Kunlun said with a cold gaze. “Don’t you know that your two friends are from the Zhou family?”
“Zhou, Zhou family members?” Mo Shiyao flinched. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I don’t know anyone from the Zhou family.”
Ye Kunlun’s brow furrowed slightly. Mo Shiyao didn’t seem to be lying, but Ye Kunlun didn’t trust her.
“Sister, did something happen to you?” Mo Shiyao looked at Mo Ziyan, seeking her help.
She knew Mo Ziyan was soft-hearted, and if Mo Ziyan spoke up, Ye Kunlun wouldn’t blame her.
Mo Ziyan looked at Mo Shiyao blandly. “I am not your sister!”
Mo Shiyao froze.
As soon as Mo Ziyan spoke, she knew that the person before her was not the Mo Ziyan she had known since childhood.
“Ah? Ye, Ye Kunlun, what’s going on?”
Mo Shiyao looked dumbfounded.