Chapter 675: Chapter 674: Are You Going to Rebel?
Lin Fan then asked Ruan Hongying, "By the way, Mother, there’s something that puzzles me in my heart."
Ruan Hongying replied, "Speak."
Lin Fan said, "Now, your strength is unfathomable. If I’m not mistaken, when you met my father back then, you were already a supreme expert. However, why did you take interest in my father?"
As it is known, beauties have always paired with heroes.
Lin Fan was certain that back then his mother was undoubtedly a beauty, yet his father may not have been a hero. It would stand to reason that the two of them were from different worlds, with no possibility of coming together. Nevertheless, they did end up together, which made Lin Fan somewhat confused.
Ruan Hongying glanced at Lin Fan and said indifferently, "You’re right in your guess. Under normal circumstances, your father, Lin Dingtian, and I would never come together, but... the reason why I ended up with him is entirely due to... gratitude!"
"Gratitude?"
Lin Fan stared at Ruan Hongying, somewhat puzzled.
Ruan Hongying nodded and said, "That’s right, it’s gratitude. When I passed through the Nine-state Continent, I was ambushed by the experts of the Dark Clan and severely wounded, nearly dying. Later, your father saved me. Initially, the reason I married your father was indeed out of gratitude, but then, I found myself genuinely falling in love with him."
As she spoke, a smile appeared on Ruan Hongying’s face, clearly immersed in the memories of the past.
Ruan Hongying continued, "To tell the truth, I originally thought that your father and I would always be together, that I would watch you grow up slowly. It was just beyond my expectations that later events led me to have no choice but to leave you. My departure was due not only to responsibilities that were rightly mine, but mainly to protect you. The power of Guiyun Palace is far beyond your imagination. Had I not left, they would surely have killed both you and your father. At that time, my strength was not sufficient to protect you well. Thus, I could only leave!"
Lin Fan nodded without saying anything.
Finally, Lin Fan understood what had happened between his parents.
Lin Fan remembered that Lin Dingtian had always suspected that his mother was in the Imperial City, but he could never have imagined that Ruan Hongying was not in the Imperial City, but in the Holy Soul Domain... in a world forever out of Lin Dingtian’s reach.
"Alright!"
Ruan Hongying turned to look at Lin Fan, her eyes filled with tenderness as she softly said, "Li’er, you’ve just recovered, and your body is still very weak. So rest well. I know there are still many doubts in your heart. Rest assured, when there’s time later on, I will slowly explain everything to you."
"Okay!"
Lin Fan didn’t say much, simply nodding in agreement.
Indeed, Lin Fan was very weak at the moment, and he needed to rest properly.
Just then, a loud commotion arose from outside.
It was evident that someone was forcefully making their way here.
"Hmm?"
Ruan Hongying’s brows furrowed slightly as a burst of anger emanated from her.
Waves of fury emanated from Ruan Hongying’s being.
Soon, a group of people with aggressive momentum entered, led by an elder whose presence intermittently conveyed a formidable aura.
Lin Fan glanced at the elder, noticing a sinister smile on the old man’s face,
and Lin Fan could sense that these people were up to no good.
Furthermore, Lin Fan was certain that the elder’s Cultivation had reached the level of Saint Ascension. As for the true extent of the elder’s power, it could be described in four words.
Unfathomable!
"Uncle, what is this... what are you doing?"
Ruan Hongying coldly asked the elder leading the group.
Ruan Hongying spoke with no courtesy, revealing that there was likely animosity between her and this elder.
The elder spoke with a sly tone, "Hongying, you’ve canceled today’s routine meeting, which is quite improper. Although you are our Palace Master of Guiyun Palace, I must still reprimand you. You know our Guiyun Palace’s routine meeting system was established by you and has been adhered to for over a decade. You can’t allow it to fall apart just because of you. Thus, today, we have all gathered here to request your presence to preside over the meeting."
Ruan Hongying looked at the elder, her gaze like two sharp swords locking onto him.
At first, the elder seemed a bit uneasy, but soon he regained his composure and continued slyly, "Hongying, I believe you understand my difficulties? You won’t blame me, right? Besides, there’s a very important matter at today’s meeting that I need you to decide."
"Hmph!"
Finally provoked, Ruan Hongying snorted coldly and said, "My uncle, my Great Elder, are you trying to stage a coup by using your seniority to pressure me? Don’t forget, I am the Palace Master of Guiyun Palace. Although you hold the esteemed position of Great Elder, at the moment, within the confines of Guiyun Palace, it’s still my call."
"Heh heh!"
The Great Elder chuckled, then said, "Hongying, as long as you continue to follow the rules, you will naturally remain as the Palace Master of Guiyun Palace. However, if you continue to do as you please, to tell the truth, it’s really hard to say who will be the Palace Master of Guiyun Palace in the future!"
"You..."
Ruan Hongying became even more furious, pointing at the Great Elder and asking, "What do you want to do? Are you planning a rebellion?"
The Great Elder said indifferently, "I wouldn’t dare. You are still the Palace Master, how could I possibly rebel? I am merely requesting the Palace Master to preside over today’s meeting, as I have an urgent matter that requires your decision."
Ruan Hongying looked at the Great Elder, her aura seething with a murderous intent.
Meanwhile, a limitless well of energy roiled from within Ruan Hongying, indicating she was ready to strike at any moment.
The Great Elder took a step back upon feeling the powerful presence emanating from Ruan Hongying.
It was clear that deep down he was quite wary of Ruan Hongying, aware of her formidable capability. He knew that should Ruan Hongying genuinely decide to act, he would be no match for her.
His daring to press Ruan Hongying despite being inferior in strength was based on his belief that he held the moral high ground, confident that Ruan Hongying would not dare to harm him.
Thus he was making a gamble!
As the Great Elder took a step back, Ruan Hongying also took a step forward.
It seemed as though in the next moment, Ruan Hongying was ready to strike.
And at that instant, everyone from the Great Elder’s group couldn’t help but tense up.
However, in the end, Ruan Hongying still did not make a move.