"He is Young Master Su.
Pei'er, didn't you go out to travel and train? Why have you returned so suddenly?"
The Patriarch of the Murong Family saw his daughter and stepped forward to ask.
"On the road, I encountered a few young masters from the Meng Family. They were disrespectful, so I gave them a beating. When I left, those Meng Family youths declared that their family had already dispatched forces to deal with our Murong Family.
I was worried they might be telling the truth, so I came back."
Murong Pei said.
"Father, are Meng Family forces really coming to cause trouble for our Murong Family?"
Murong Pei inquired.
"They are.
The Meng Family wants to monopolize the Teleportation Formation in Guzhou City."
The Patriarch of the Murong Family nodded in reply.
"The Meng Family is too much!
The Teleportation Formation in Guzhou City has always been under the alternating control of our two great families. Now they actually want to monopolize it? They are too domineering!
Father, that Teleportation Formation is extremely important to our Murong Family. We absolutely cannot let the Meng Family have it!"
Murong Pei listened, arching her eyebrows in anger as she immediately raised her voice.
"I know that, of course.
But the Meng Family has latched onto the Cangyan Sacred Sect and become one of their vassal forces. Our Murong Family is no match at all."
The Patriarch of the Murong Family sighed softly.
"The Meng Family became a vassal of the Cangyan Sacred Sect?
How despicable!
To deal with our Murong Family, they actually went and pledged allegiance to the Cangyan Sacred Sect. They have no shame!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Pei was both shocked and furious.
"A bit naive."
Ye Yunfei secretly smiled.
In the world of martial artists, it's only about life and death. There's no such thing as 'having no shame.'
"Pei'er, pack your things immediately. I will dispatch two experts to escort you away from the family.
The farther you go, the better."
After thinking for a moment, the Patriarch of the Murong Family said to Murong Pei.
He feared for his daughter's safety. If the Murong Family truly faced disaster, all members would be in grave danger.
"Unnecessary.
With me here, she will be absolutely safe."
Ye Yunfei suddenly spoke up.
The Patriarch of the Murong Family, hearing Ye Yunfei's words, didn't know how to respond.
"Father, who is this guy?"
Murong Pei examined Ye Yunfei with her beautiful, doubtful eyes.
"What a beautiful woman!"
Her gaze swept over Hu Miao, and she inwardly marveled a little.
Hu Miao was born with an enchanting bone structure and mesmerizing appearance. Not only was she stunningly beautiful, but she also emanated an innate allure from her very bones. It wasn't just men; even women who saw her couldn't help but take a second look.
"This is my master. He's an old acquaintance of yours, you know."
Seeing Murong Pei scrutinize her, Hu Miao said with a laugh.
"Hu Miao, don't talk nonsense."
Ye Yunfei said.
"What do you mean by that!"
Murong Pei, hearing this, felt there was a teasing undertone to the words. Unwillingly, her face turned cold as she snapped sharply.
"Pei'er, do not be rude.
Let me introduce you; this is Young Master Su.
Young Master Su has the spirit of a noble hero. Learning that our Murong Family is in trouble, he wants to help us overcome this crisis."
The Patriarch of the Murong Family hurriedly made the introduction.
"He wants to help our Murong Family overcome this crisis?"
Murong Pei, upon hearing this, couldn't help but size up Ye Yunfei from head to toe again, clearly disbelieving.
"Father, he's only at the Late Stage Destiny Realm in terms of cultivation, weaker than me even. How can he help us deal with the Meng Family?
Probably just a random steward from our Murong Family would be much stronger than him!
Father, why would you believe him?"
Murong Pei couldn't help but ask.
Ye Yunfei's current spiritual cultivation level was merely the Late Stage Destiny Realm. With Murong Pei's discernment and Soul Power, she couldn't possibly perceive Ye Yunfei's true combat power, so she simply didn't believe Ye Yunfei could help the Murong Family.
"Well...
Young Master Su is not simple. I believe in him."
The Patriarch of the Murong Family could only brace himself to reply.
There were three reasons for his trust in Ye Yunfei. First, he felt Ye Yunfei possessed extraordinary bearing and was unfathomable. Second, it was because of the power displayed by the Ice Demon. The third reason was a 'last-ditch effort' mentality.
But if stated aloud, these three reasons all seemed rather unreliable.
"Father, what price has he demanded from our Murong Family?
Was it like a lion opening its mouth, asking our family for a huge sum of money?"
Murong Pei, seeing the situation, couldn't help frowning as she spoke.
She took Ye Yunfei for a swindler trying to take advantage of the crisis.
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly, not blaming her.
After all, something like this was hard to believe.
"Pei'er, watch your words!
Young Master Su hasn't asked for a single penny.
He only wants to come take a look at the ancestral shrine."
The Patriarch of the Murong Family hurriedly explained.
"He wants to come look at the ancestral shrine?"
Murong Pei was stunned for a moment.
"That's correct.
Come, let's stay here together for a while. You will have some gains."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"You...
What do you mean!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei suddenly say such a thing, Murong Pei was first taken aback, then felt somewhat angry.
Because Ye Yunfei's words sounded as if he was trying to take liberties with her!
"I'm serious. If you trust me, stay here with me for a while.
Otherwise, don't disturb me."
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged in the center of the ancestral hall, closed his eyes, and paid no further attention to Murong Pei.
The Ice Demon and Hu Miao stood behind Ye Yunfei, acting as his guardians.
"You..."
Seeing this, Murong Pei stamped her foot in anger.
"Father, do you really believe him?"
Murong Pei looked toward the Patriarch of the Murong Family and asked.
"Pei'er, under such circumstances, if I don't believe him, who else can I believe?
A last-ditch effort it is then.
Don't anger him. Perhaps he really can help our Murong Family overcome this crisis?
No matter what, this is a glimmer of hope for our Murong Family."
Patriarch Murong gave a light sigh, transmitting his voice to Murong Pei.
Hearing this, Murong Pei stood there stunned, unable to speak for a long while.
She finally understood, just how severe the current situation facing the Murong Family truly was!
"Pei'er, listen to your father. Leave the family immediately, the farther the better."
The Patriarch of the Murong Family urged.
"No!
I want to face this together with Father, together with the family!"
Murong Pei shook her head, stating firmly.
"Since Young Master Su told me to stay here with him for a while, I'll stay here for a while!"
After thinking, Murong Pei walked over beside Ye Yunfei, directly sat down cross-legged, glanced at Ye Yunfei, then closed her eyes as well.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but give a faint smile.
"What exactly is his purpose in coming to our Murong Family ancestral shrine?
Could it be...
Impossible!
All these years, me and the various elders have spent unknown amounts of time meditating here for the sake of that legendary scripture, without gaining the slightest bit of harvest.
How could a young man possibly gain comprehension?"
The Patriarch of the Murong Family also secretly sized Ye Yunfei up, inwardly making guesses. He thought of one possibility but immediately dismissed it.
"I hope this young man can bring me a surprise."
Finally, the Patriarch of the Murong Family glanced at Ye Yunfei, then turned and left to arrange manpower in preparation for tomorrow's great battle.
From then on, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged in the ancestral hall without moving, as if an old monk entering deep meditation.
"Hey, didn't you say that if I stay here with you for a while, I'll have some gains? What exactly are the gains?"
After half an hour, Murong Pei finally couldn't hold back and spoke up.
"Be patient, don't be so anxious."
Ye Yunfei didn't even open his eyes, replying faintly.
"You...
Alright, I'll wait a bit more!"
Murong Pei was so angry she gritted her teeth.
Unbeknownst to anyone, Ye Yunfei had been sitting cross-legged for several hours. Night had fallen.
During this time, Murong Pei had asked Ye Yunfei several times, but Ye Yunfei's answer was always the same, telling her to wait.
Nighttime.
"Humph!
You made me sit here for half a day, but there's been no gain whatsoever.
I'm leaving.
Also, tomorrow we'll know if you were deceiving my father. If you were deceiving him, I will definitely not let you off."
Murong Pei finally grew impatient and prepared to leave.
Right at this moment...
Rumble…
Suddenly, the entire ancestral hall trembled violently, and then radiant golden light burst forth from within. Golden talisman characters slowly materialized from space, like little golden tadpoles, swimming around within the hall.