Chapter 209

Never expected this damned old man to be so ruthless; in an instant he slew all the Demonic Cultivators.

Faced with a matter of life and death, the He family suddenly thought of their second daughter He Lu, and immediately they all spoke up.

Sir, our He family's second daughter He Lu has already become a disciple of the Third Elder of the Luo Xia Sect.

Yes, our He family is of pure lineage.

Sir, spare my life.

Even He Jinlan, whose throat was seized by Hong Zun, managed to speak with effort.

Senior, you cannot kill me; my younger sister is an Inner Disciple of the Luo Xia Sect.

Upon hearing this, Hong Zun didn't care about the Luo Xia Sect or Yu Li and such; he merely thought that this He Lu seemed to be the woman who had visited the Dao Yi Sect recently and had even broken off her engagement with the young Ye Zhangqing.

After some thought, Hong Zun temporarily spared the lives of the He family members; seeing this, each of the He family felt as if they had received a great pardon, believing that the other party was wary of the Luo Xia Sect, after all it is one of the Four Great Sects of Dongzhou.

At least they had saved their lives, but they did not know that Hong Zun's leniency was merely out of consideration for Ye Zhangqing's wishes, intending to let the young Ye Zhangqing decide.

Turning around, he entered the prison and rescued all the Ye family members.

The Ye family is not large; the father's generation has just three brothers, while Ye Zhangqing's generation has more, over ten brothers and sisters, plus the female relatives, making about thirty people in total.

After being rescued by Hong Zun, Ye's father, accompanied by Ye's mother, expressed gratitude.

Many thanks, benefactor, for your rescue; my Ye family..................

No need for such thanks; take these healing pills first.

The injuries were not serious, but Hong Zun still gave everyone healing medicine.

Just after the Demonic Cultivators in Yun City were eliminated, Ye Zhangqing and his companions also entered the city; on the streets inside, the crowds of successfully rescued commoners were overjoyed.

Without delay, they headed straight for the Ye residence.

When Ye Zhangqing returned home, Hong Zun, Ye's father, and Ye's mother were already waiting in the Front Hall.

Upon seeing Ye Zhangqing, his father and mother were both visibly excited, after all they had only this one son, and now he seemed to have made something of himself.

Even the Peak Master of Divine Sword Peak personally took action; upon learning Hong Zun's identity, Ye's father was greatly startled.

That is the Peak Master of the Dao Yi Sect, a top figure of Dongzhou; unexpectedly he would personally intervene to rescue their little Ye family.

Father, Mother.

Seeing the two elders safe and sound, Ye Zhangqing laughed and called out.

Ye's mother embraced Ye Zhangqing, looked him over, and said with a face full of concern.

How are you? Are you accustomed to the sect? Do you have enough spirit stones?

As for Ye's father, although he said nothing, the expression in his eyes explained everything.

After the three of them exchanged a few pleasantries, Ye Zhangqing then noticed the He family members in the hall, and likewise the He family members recognized Ye Zhangqing.

His feelings were mixed; isn't it said that this Ye family lad is merely a Menial Disciple of the Dao Yi Sect? How could he summon a Peak Master‑level figure to act?

Unreasonable, completely unreasonable.

This is.................

He asked doubtfully; upon hearing this, Ye's father began to explain.

Peak Master Hong's meaning is that these He family people are left for you to handle, after all you once had an engagement with that He Lu.

Saying this, Ye's father swept an icy gaze over the He family members.

All along, the Ye and He families have had many conflicts, both open and covert, yet superficially they have managed to get along.

Otherwise they would not have arranged the marriage between Ye Zhangqing and He Lu; frankly, at that time both families intended to cooperate.

But this time, because of the appearance of the Demonic Cultivators, the He family's true colors were completely seen by Ye's father.

After aligning with the Demonic Cultivators, the He family showed no regard for old ties, even attempting several times to annihilate the Ye family; were it not for those Demonic Cultivators awaiting orders from above, the Ye family would likely have been wiped out already.

Thus, Ye's father harbors considerable hatred toward the He family.

But as Hong Zun said, the matter of the He family should still be left to Ye Zhangqing to decide.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing merely glanced at the He family members and then said.

Since the Peak Master has decided, the disciple will not participate; my parents were frightened, and I wish to stay longer with them.

Ye Zhangqing couldn't care less about the life or death of the He family; hearing this, Hong Zun said nothing and simply nodded.

Good.

Immediately thereafter, Ye Zhangqing went with the two elders to the rear courtyard.

How do you intend to deal with them?

Without disturbing them, Bai Hua Xianzi also chose to remain in the Front Hall; at this moment she looked toward Hong Zun and asked.

Upon hearing this, Hong Zun smiled slightly, directly took out the Manifestation Array, and contacted Yu Li.

Your He family's second daughter is a disciple of Yu Li, right? That's easy to say; let Yu Li decide.

Hong Zun can turn non‑existent things into existent ones; now that he has caught irrefutable evidence, there's even less need to say.

Coincidentally, the Ye family has suffered considerable losses this time; let Yu Li foot the bill for this sum.

Soon the Formation connected; Yu Li's old face appeared on the Formation Light Curtain, and upon seeing Hong Zun she spoke in an annoyed tone.

What's up?

It is obvious that this old woman still holds a grudge over the previous matter, but Hong Zun couldn't care less, and he said cheerfully.

Oh, I, the old man, casually slaughtered some Blood Sect Demonic Cultivators in Yun City; however, there is a family called the He, claiming to have clansmen who are your disciples, so I inquired.

???

Upon hearing this, Yu Li immediately felt something was off; this old coot is up to some mischief again.

Frowning slightly, she replied cautiously.

Yes, there is one, the one you saw before; however, I take on disciples, what does that have to do with the He family?

Old drunkard, I tell you, that move of yours didn't work last time; everything requires evidence, don't think you can frame me again.

Perhaps having been scared off, Yu Li spoke first, completely cutting off Hong Zun's way.

Last time you spouted nonsense and slapped on labels; this time, old lady, I won't buy it. Even if you spout baseless claims, I will absolutely not admit to anything without evidence.

As for that, Hong Zun said, his smile undiminished.

"How could that be? You still don't know what kind of person I, Hong Zun, am? How could I spout nonsense and make false accusations?"

"Hah."

Yu Li let out a cold snort, too lazy to argue—what kind of person are you, Hong Zun? This old lady has truly learned your measure.

No matter what you say, old lady, I have one attitude: look at the evidence. If you spout nonsense again, I'll just cut off the formation. Same grievance—could this old lady really suffer it twice?

I had long prepared a response, but unfortunately, this time Hong Zun really isn't slandering—there's actual evidence.

When there was no evidence, Hong Zun had you firmly in his grip; now, with ironclad evidence like a mountain, it's even more a case of having you completely under control.

So facing Yu Li, Hong Zun was utterly calm, speaking unhurriedly.

"You admit you have such a disciple, right? Then that's fine. The He family previously defected to the Blood Sect, helping the Blood Sect in Cloud City act as a tiger's wing, even cultivating demonic path techniques—this can already be handled as demonic cultivators. After all, at the previous Four Sects Association........"

Hearing Hong Zun's words, Yu Li frowned slightly and immediately interrupted.

"Where's the evidence?"

You old thing, still trying to slander me? Ridiculous—I, Yu Li, now only look at evidence; I won't buy your act.