Jiang Ye put down his wine cup and looked up at Fan Ying.
“Young Master should also know that there’s someone who claims to be my... fiancé, Ye Qingyun, a Disciple of Taiwei Star Palace.”
“Young Master, to be frank, this marriage alliance was arranged by our ancestors a long time ago. I’ve never met Young Master Ye, and I have no feelings for him whatsoever. Everyone in my Fan Family has always been divided on this marriage.”
She paused, then bravely continued, “Ever since Young Master came to the Fan Family, everyone in my Fan Family has admired Young Master immensely. Whether it’s your status, cultivation, or demeanor, Young Master is far beyond what Ye Qingyun can compare to. If Young Master doesn’t mind, my Fan Family is willing to advance and retreat with Young Master.”
When Fan Ying said these words, her tone was firm and sincere.
She clearly wanted to completely sever ties with Ye Qingyun and turn to Jiang Ye instead.
This turning to, was not just Fan Ying herself.
It also represented the will of the entire Fan Family.
Jiang Ye smiled and nodded slightly: “Young Miss Fan, I understand your intentions. After I conclude my trip to the Ancient Immortal Domain, perhaps I can take you to roam the Heavens.”
Upon hearing this, Fan Ying’s heart was instantly filled with joy.
Her expression shifted slightly, and she continued, “It’s all up to Young Master’s arrangements, but could Young Master accompany me tomorrow to meet that Ye Qingyun? So we can dissolve this inexplicable marriage?”
On the surface, he pretended to think for a moment, then smiled slightly and said gently, “Since Young Miss Fan has this intention, then there’s no reason not to.”
Upon hearing this, a light appeared in Fan Ying’s eyes, as if her entire being had relaxed, and even her shoulders loosened slightly.
She chuckled softly, her eyes full of joy as they darted around: “Thank you, Young Master Jiang.”
Jiang Ye said nothing more, merely shifting his gaze to the bright moon in the distant sky.
He certainly wouldn't be moved by a few warm words from Fan Ying.
Making Fan Ying fall for him was merely to better control Ye Qingyun.
As for the Fan Family?
Jiang Ye actually didn't take the Fan Family's voluntary surrender to heart; everything was just a show.
The Fan Family Old Ancestor had come to see Jiang Ye the day before yesterday.
This was mainly because, recently, many powerful Cultivators of the Jiang Clan had appeared. Although very secretive, it couldn't be hidden from the Old Ancestors of the Fan Family, causing a huge stir.
Knowing that Jiang Ye had no ill intentions, they didn’t inquire too much.
Because the recent situation in the Ancient Immortal Domain made the Fan Family feel increasingly uneasy, they even provided some information about the movements of the Ancient Immortal Court.
Jiang Ye didn't doubt it after listening.
However, this information was too one-sided and didn't reveal any truly effective details.
After all, the Fan Family was truly insignificant in the face of such a great tide.
The only thing that piqued Jiang Ye's interest was this:
Behind Ye Qingyun, there was a powerful being, at least a Supreme, who arranged the marriage alliance with the Fan Family for Ye Qingyun.
Perhaps there was some scheme involved.
This was why Jiang Ye hadn't explicitly rejected the Fan Family's surrender.
As for Ye Qingyun?
He hadn't bothered with Ye Qingyun these past few days because he was still investigating Ye Qingyun's background and what exactly had happened in the last fifty years.
The information recently uncovered by the Jiang Clan.
Only revealed that Ye Qingyun suddenly appeared about half a month ago, and along the way, he had slain Yao Beasts, helped low-level Cultivators and Mortals, and befriended the Saint of Bixia Heavenly Palace, among other deeds.
The rest, nothing at all.
They only knew that there were some traces of his movements in the southeast behind that mysterious valley.
They had also sent people to investigate.
The result was still the same: they couldn't find the entrance to that valley. Ye Qingyun seemed to have appeared out of thin air, leaving no trace.
The only interesting thing was this.
When Ye Qingyun appeared at the Fan Family that day, Jiang Yi reported to him that two top-tier Supreme powerful beings had appeared outside the Fan Family's spiritual mountain.
Although very secretive, it could not escape the eyes of Jiang Yi, a quasi-Emperor.
Although Jiang Ye was alert, he didn't take it to heart.
These past few days at the Fan Family, he also took the opportunity to have the Jiang Clan's powerful Cultivators set up some arrangements... “This should be Ye Qingyun’s backer.”
“Then let’s first fleece him a bit, and then guide Ye Qingyun to scheme for the innate immortal liquid...”
...Tens of thousands of miles away from the Fan Family, two ancient and powerful intentions were engaged in a secret exchange.
Two ancient intentions were communicating with each other.
“This Fan Family is truly ungrateful. Qingyun, this child, traveled thousands of miles, yet he couldn’t even meet the Young Miss of the Fan Family.”
Granny Yun’s figure flickered in and out of sight within the Void Realm.
Her dissatisfaction and anxiety were evident in her tone.
Blood Butcher's figure also emerged from the Void Realm, his sharp, hawk-like eyes instantly fixed on the distant Fan Family territory, his voice deep and hoarse: “Don't act rashly. Although we are now very far from the Fan Family's core area, I can vaguely sense that behind the Fan Family, there seems to be a hidden aura of powerful Cultivators, no weaker than us, extremely subtle.”
“It’s quite strange, actually. When did a power like the Fan Family, content with its small corner, have such a powerful expert guarding it?” Granny Yun’s tone also carried a hint of doubt.
These days.
Granny Yun and Blood Butcher always secretly followed Ye Qingyun, like two guardian deities, fearing he might encounter any accidents.
After all, Ye Qingyun was the apple of their eyes, these old fellows, on whom they had poured countless efforts.
Fortunately, under their careful guidance, Ye Qingyun’s abilities were extraordinary, far surpassing those of his peers.
Along the way, the ignorant forces and Yao Beasts he encountered were all resolved by Ye Qingyun through his own strength.
His rapid growth also made Granny Yun and Blood Butcher extremely satisfied.
It's just that Ye Qingyun was extremely upright and kind.
He couldn't stand those who bullied the strong and oppressed the weak.
Therefore, he also helped those in Mortal danger, inadvertently offending some local forces.
Although those troubles were all resolved by Ye Qingyun.
But Granny Yun and Blood Butcher couldn’t swallow that Qi, often quietly taking action after Ye Qingyun left.
They uprooted and completely eradicated those forces that dared to provoke Ye Qingyun!
They didn’t used to have this way of doing things.
But the painful lesson of Fire Lotus City’s destruction back then made their personalities more cautious and ruthless.
Moreover, for these old fellows, Ye Qingyun was like their own child or grandchild; the depth of their affection was beyond words, so naturally, they wouldn't allow anyone to threaten his safety.
Over the years, they had also gradually understood why those immortal forces always wanted to nip potential threats in the bud.
Because once a hidden danger was left, it would be like them, lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to seek revenge.
At this moment, Granny Yun suddenly remembered something and added, “Shou Lao seems to have some plans within the Fan Family. Among us old fellows, he’s been the most restless and had the most schemes over the years.”
“But no matter what he’s planning, it cannot threaten Qingyun’s safety.”
Blood Butcher also strongly agreed with this.
“Among us, Shou Lao’s schemes are far-reaching.”
“He arranged the Fan Family marriage for Qingyun, perhaps there's some deeper meaning. Does the Fan Family have some good fortune that can be given to young Qingyun?”
“If the Fan Family doesn’t agree to this marriage, should we step in?”
Granny Yun frowned and said, “Among us, Shou Lao’s cunning and strategy are top-notch. Since he did this, there must be a deeper meaning.”
“As for the Fan Family, let’s wait for now. Let’s first send a message to Shou Lao and see what his opinion is.”