Jiang Yadan was quickly beaten into unconsciousness by Jiang Jingtian, her body covered in footprints.
Jiang Jingtian regained his senses, looking dazed at Jiang Yadan lying on the ground. It was as if he had been possessed, wishing he could beat Jiang Yadan to death!
Feeling the strange gazes from all around, Jiang Jingtian was suddenly filled with fear.
Jiang Yadan was his father's most beloved daughter. Now that he had beaten her so badly in public, he would surely be severely punished when he returned home!
"What, what is going on?"
"Is he the one who did this?"
Jiang Jingtian thought of Ye Ling and turned around abruptly, only to find that Ye Ling had already disappeared.
"What sorcery did you use? Come out and explain yourself!"
Unable to see Ye Ling, Jiang Jingtian became even more convinced that Ye Ling was behind it, and he roared hysterically.
"This guy has gone mad..."
The surrounding guests retreated, their eyes filled with pity as they looked at Jiang Jingtian. Some of the second-generation heirs smirked.
Jiang Jingtian causing such a scene at Li Qingshan's birthday banquet meant that the Jiang family and the Li family were destined to fall out.
Jiang Jingtian would surely be severely dealt with upon his return.
As someone was making a scene at the banquet, several security guards arrived late. They jointly supported the struggling Jiang Jingtian and the unconscious Jiang Yadan, carrying them out.
At another end of the hall, Ye Ling sat on a sofa, watching Jiang Jingtian and Jiang Yadan being carried away. He smiled slightly and closed his eyes again to rest.
Unfortunately, Ye Ling couldn't enjoy a moment of leisure. Su Ruoxue found him again: "Why are you here? I've been looking all over for you!"
Ye Ling looked at Su Ruoxue, seemingly resigned to her finding him, but replied, "Looking for a place to rest."
"I heard you say earlier that you were here to kill someone. Jiang Yadan disrupted things before, and I didn't get a chance to ask. What exactly are you here to do?"
Su Ruoxue was still concerned about what Ye Ling had said earlier.
Xishan Manor was crowded with distinguished guests today, with elites from all walks of life gathered here. If Ye Ling were to cause any trouble, it would be difficult to resolve.
Su Ruoxue had a good impression of Ye Ling and did not want him to do anything foolish.
Ye Ling chuckled and said gently, "Kill someone."
Seeing Ye Ling still saying this, Su Ruoxue couldn't help but feel a headache. She leaned closer to Ye Ling and whispered, "Although the Li family isn't a good bunch, killing people is against the law. If you do this in public, even gods can't save you!"
Ye Ling smiled, "I don't need gods to save me."
As the supreme being of a realm, he had slain countless gods and Buddhas in the Eastern Xuan Continent.
"Stubborn as a mule!"
Seeing Ye Ling's stubbornness, Su Ruoxue was extremely annoyed. However, she was still worried that Ye Ling might actually do something foolish, so she stayed by Ye Ling's side to keep an eye on him.
In Su Ruoxue's opinion, although Ye Ling had an extraordinary aura and did not seem like an ordinary person, his eccentric attire at the banquet might indicate that his mind was not entirely sound.
Even though they were hiding in a corner, Ye Ling's attire still attracted many pointing fingers.
Ye Ling paid no mind to the gazes of others. He had just returned to Earth and, after paying respects to his parents, learned that it was Li Qingshan's birthday and had rushed over directly.
Moreover, Ye Ling had been dressed like this for tens of thousands of years, so why would he change it on a whim due to the opinions of ordinary people?
Just as Su Ruoxue was idly guarding Ye Ling's side and surveying the hall, she happened to see a beautiful woman in a purple dress and sky-high heels enter the banquet hall.
The woman's appearance immediately attracted the attention of many people present.
Li Ruolan, Li Qingshan's only daughter, was Ye Ling's childhood sweetheart.
When the Ye family was in trouble, it was Li Ruolan who had tricked Ye Ling into going to Li Qingshan's residence, causing Ye Ling to fall into an abyss.
Li Ruolan was beautiful and slender. At twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, she appeared mature and alluring. Coupled with the fact that she was unmarried, she became the focus of attention as soon as she entered.
"Miss Li is here."
"Miss Li, would you like to have a drink with me?"
"Sister Ruolan is always so beautiful today. If only I could marry her..."
"I want to get close to her."
"..."
Li Ruolan greeted the guests with a faint smile, her every move exuding extraordinary elegance.
For a time, many young men flocked to Li Ruolan.
Anyone who could marry Li Ruolan would not only gain a beautiful wife but also inherit the Li family's vast fortune. Such temptation was hard for many to resist.
"Li Ruolan..."
Ye Ling looked at Li Ruolan, and a hint of coldness appeared in his usually calm eyes.
Back then, when he was taken away from the Li family's residence, Li Ruolan's teasing and triumphant smile was still etched in his mind.
Sixty thousand years, it lingered!
"Hey, hey! You're staring!"
Su Ruoxue saw Ye Ling staring at Li Ruolan and felt a pang of jealousy for no reason. She waved her hand in front of Ye Ling's eyes.
Ye Ling came back to his senses, his gaze no longer lingering on Li Ruolan.
With Li Ruolan's appearance, Li Qingshan wouldn't be far behind.
Seeing that Ye Ling still didn't speak, Su Ruoxue grumbled irritably, "What a lack of taste... Isn't she just good at dressing up?"
Li Ruolan was gracefully socializing with several young masters from prominent families. However, her peripheral vision accidentally caught sight of Ye Ling and Su Ruoxue sitting in the corner, and she was immediately stunned.
"Ye Ling?"
Seeing Ye Ling's appearance, Li Ruolan was startled, almost dropping her wine glass.
"Excuse me, I need to step away for a moment."
Li Ruolan smiled apologetically at the young masters, placed her wine glass aside, and walked quickly towards Ye Ling and Su Ruoxue.
Seeing Li Ruolan walking towards them, Su Ruoxue felt even more displeased and said to Ye Ling, "Now it's good. She's coming over. Why aren't you going to greet her?"
Ye Ling could smell the sourness from across the air and shook his head with a smile, ignoring Su Ruoxue.
Six years. Su Ruoxue hadn't changed.
Back then, when Su Ruoxue came to the Ye family to play with Ye Ling, she happened to see Li Ruolan tutoring Ye Ling, and Su Ruoxue had been jealous for a long time.
As Li Ruolan approached Ye Ling, she felt he looked even more like the Ye Ling from back then!
'Impossible... Ye Ling was killed six years ago. And although this person is dressed eccentrically and has an extraordinary aura, it's completely different from Ye Ling's cheerful demeanor!' 'He definitely can't be Ye Ling!' Li Ruolan's thoughts raced. With a generous smile, she extended her hand to Ye Ling and said, "Hello."
Ye Ling closed his eyes again to rest, ignoring Li Ruolan.
Li Ruolan awkwardly extended her hand, unsure of how to react.
Su Ruoxue, to avoid an awkward atmosphere, proactively stood up and shook Li Ruolan's hand, saying, "He's my friend. He's had a bit too much to drink and is a little tipsy. Please don't mind him."
"It's alright."
Li Ruolan's heart grew somewhat somber, but she still smiled generously and said, "Since he's your friend, Ruoxue, our Li family welcomes him very much."
"This entire Xishan Manor belongs to my father. Ruoxue, you can bring your friend and enjoy yourselves."
Although Li Ruolan was displeased, she dared not show it on her face due to Su Ruoxue's status.
"I'm very curious. When did this Xishan Manor become your father's?"
Ye Ling opened his eyes and looked at Li Ruolan, his voice icy.