Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Meeting Gift
At the very instant when Lilith was about to end the Great Elder’s life...
"Swish!"
A figure appeared between the two without the slightest warning!
Lilith felt her hair stand on end, instinctively retreating dozens of meters.
In that brief moment, she actually sensed a long-lost threat of death!
After steadying herself, she stared gravely at the suddenly appearing figure.
It was an elderly man with snow-white hair, his frame so thin and bent it was nearly hunched, utterly unlike the burly form typical of the Ghost Race.
Yet this seemingly frail body made Lilith feel like she was facing a formidable enemy.
"Ghost Clan Leader... You?!"
She instantly recognized who it was—a true Totem Level powerhouse!
You looked around, gazing upon the ruined Ghost Race royal city, his cloudy eyes full of confusion.
He had only secluded himself for a short while—how had the clan fallen into such a state?
As his gaze landed on Lilith, the old man’s pupils shrank sharply.
"Blood Ancestor?!"
His emaciated fingers trembled slightly, and You’s voice turned abruptly cold:
"You trespass in my clan—what exactly is your intention?"
You’s eyes were as sharp as blades, but the Great Elder, protected behind him, took the chance to distort the facts:
"Clan Leader! This Blood Ancestor brought a human to create chaos at our grand competition, even slaughtering several Monarch Level clansmen!"
You’s brows tightened into a frown.
Since when had the Ghost Race declined to such a state?
They were forced to this point by a mere Monarch Tier Five Blood Ancestor?
If he hadn’t sensed the Law fluctuations and awakened in time...
"Where is Qing?"
He suddenly demanded sternly, "Defending the Ghost Race is his duty. Where is he?"
The Great Elder shuddered, eyes darting evasively:
"I..."
"Speak!"
Crushed by You’s pressure, the Great Elder stammered out:
"Qing... he betrayed the Ghost Race!"
At this moment, he could only hope those nine elders would deal with Qing...
If the Clan Leader met with Qing, all he’d plotted these years would surely be exposed!
Now, he deeply regretted it.
If only...
Back then, he should have crushed that human to death directly!
"Betrayed the Ghost Race?"
You froze at this accusation.
If it had been other Ghost clansmen, perhaps he’d have believed it.
But Qing...
His vast Spiritual Power instantly enveloped the entire Ghost Race domain.
Only then did he discover Qing was fiercely battling the nine elders!
Could it be Qing truly betrayed the Ghost Race?
He waved his hand sharply.
With the twist of space, Qing and the nine elders instantly appeared before the crowd.
"Stop this immediately!" You snapped, his expression terrifyingly dark. "What on earth is going on?"
The nine elders, recognizing You’s figure, trembled all over, their eyes instinctively darting toward the Great Elder.
And the Great Elder’s face was ashen with despair...
It’s over, it’s all over!
You’s gaze finally fell on Qing:
"Qing, you speak."
Seeing the Clan Leader, Qing knelt on one knee, his voice ringing firm and clear:
"Clan Leader!"
As he recounted in detail the inside story of the Demon Race’s invasion, You’s expression grew ever grimmer.
"You mean..."
You’s tone was as cold as Nine Netherworld Ice: "The Great Elder has been nurturing his own faction and suppressing dissent all these years?"
"Absolutely true!"
You’s gaze stabbed at the Great Elder like a sword.
The latter’s face instantly turned deathly pale as he knelt trembling, spilling blood from his mouth:
"Clan Leader, please spare me! Over these years I’ve managed the Ghost Race with all my heart—even if I haven’t achieved much, I’ve worked hard..."
The other nine elders also dropped to their knees, scrambling to shirk responsibility:
"The Great Elder forced us into this!"
"We had no other choice!"
You looked at these elders passing the blame, and anger ignited in his chest.
"Enough!"
He roared, robe sweeping out fiercely.
The nine elders were flung away like kites with broken strings, and the heavily wounded Great Elder spewed blood, collapsing limp and dying.
After dealing with the traitors, You’s figure instantly appeared before Gu Xing.
So fast that not even the Half-Step Totem Level Xue Yi could react in time.
"Where is my granddaughter?"
His voice was tinged with urgency.
Since his daughter’s death, he’d been deeply despondent, later choosing seclusion to break through the next Realm.
Who’d have thought upon emerging, he’d learn his granddaughter had nearly been assassinated!
And now...
His granddaughter had actually been Contracted by a human!
But from Qing’s account, he also knew that Gu Xing had saved Qing Shuang and Fei Yue.
So, while his tone was not exactly pleasant, it wasn’t hostile either.
Gu Xing pondered briefly, then summoned Fei Yue and Qing Shuang.
Judging from Qing’s attitude, this Clan Leader was entirely trustworthy.
Yet—
Fei Yue, as soon as she appeared, hid behind Gu Xing, while Qing Shuang glared coldly.
Neither of them had the slightest impression of this grandfather of theirs.
Since childhood, they had rarely seen him at all.
And when the two of them were expelled from the Ghost Race...
This so-called grandfather hadn’t made any move to intervene.
Thus, they felt no affection for You whatsoever.
You’s outstretched hands froze awkwardly in midair.
His own granddaughters... actually refused to acknowledge him?!
This...
His gaze shifted to Gu Xing.
Even if his granddaughters did not recognize him, he still had to have this human dissolve the Contract.
He, the Ghost Clan Leader’s granddaughter, if bound by Contract to a human...
"Human, dissolve your Contract with Qing Shuang and Fei Yue. I can compensate you with the full resources of the Ghost Race!"
But just then...
As soon as he spoke...
Qing Shuang’s gaze grew even colder.
Even Fei Yue, who kept glancing away in nervousness, now looked at You with a tinge of anger in her eyes.
At Totem Level, You naturally noticed this.
What’s going on?
Isn’t he trying to help his granddaughters?
Why?
Qing walked up beside him now, quietly reminding him:
"Clan Leader, it’s impossible for Qing Shuang and Fei Yue to dissolve their Contract with Gu Xing. Only with Gu Xing will they receive the best cultivation!"
You heard this, just about to object, but upon turning, saw the resolve in Qing’s eyes.
The words on the tip of his tongue were instantly swallowed.
With Qing’s character, he’d never say such a thing lightly.
That meant...
His granddaughters really would be better off with this human than in the Ghost Race!
Now, his gaze toward Gu Xing held an extra layer of seriousness.
"Human, you—"
Qing Shuang and Fei Yue’s stares turned cold at the same time.
You’s forehead immediately popped with a few dark lines.
He’d originally wanted to warn this human to treat his granddaughters well, but seeing this...
His granddaughters’ loyalties had shifted utterly to this human!
He could only choke back the warning he was about to utter.
He turned slightly, his gaze slicing like a blade toward the Great Elder sprawled on the ground, his anger burning brighter.
It was all this old bastard’s fault, causing his granddaughters not to acknowledge him!
He flickered, suddenly appearing beside the Great Elder.
Noticing the Extreme Ghost Qi engulfing the latter, You snorted coldly:
"Just right, I’ll use this as a greeting gift for Qing Shuang!"
"Rip—"
With a crude yank, he stripped away the Extreme Ghost Qi, causing the Great Elder’s whole body to convulse in agony.
But You wouldn’t let him die so easily.
A wisp of Ghost Qi immediately enveloped the Great Elder, barely keeping him alive!
This debt would be settled—slowly!
"Qing Shuang..."
You returned to his granddaughter, clutching the Extreme Ghost Qi, forcing the most amiable smile of his life:
"This is your grandfather’s gift for meeting you."
Qing Shuang immediately turned to look at Gu Xing, eyes seeking approval:
"Master?!"
This instinctive gesture made You’s smile freeze on his face.
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