Chapter 2846: Is a Biological Daughter

Ye Liuyun immediately made his stance clear, reassuring Li Xinran that he would not harm her.

But he still cannot let Li Xinran go now, lest she leak information; moreover, having her scout for news is indeed more convenient than other strong ones, as she can investigate any place within the mansion, making it easier to obtain information than external Martial Cultivators.

Li Xinran felt helpless, since Ye Liuyun still controlled her with a Slave Seal, leaving her unable to resist. Yet she thought that because Ye Liuyun said so much, he didn't seem like a villain.

Thus she often communicated with Ye Liuyun through the Slave Seal to learn his situation. Ye Liuyun did not hide anything; he told Li Xinran that he had been repelled by the Foreign Tribe and that he was here searching for resources and seeking to advance his realm.

Li Xinran, upon hearing that Ye Liuyun was going to deal with the Foreign Tribe, immediately thought this was a chance for Li Daoyuan to reform, and even considered helping Ye Liuyun to control Li Daoyuan, letting Li Daoyuan assist Ye Liuyun against the Foreign Tribe.

…Are you sure she's Li Daoyuan's biological daughter? Ye Liuyun, after realizing she had this thought, became unsettled. "Is this the legendary 'Great Righteousness Eradicating One's Own'?"

Li Xinran replied solemnly: "Of course she is my biological child. Since my father broke through to the Guiyi Second Layer, his temperament changed drastically. He began to worship strength, and who knows what he has comprehended. Afterwards, relying on his great power, he suppressed dissent, oppressed the populace, treated lives like weeds, his hands stained with fresh blood."

I am merely dissatisfied with his deeds, hoping you can control him to turn from evil and do good to atone. But if I help you, you must not kill her again, or I will avenge my father!

…Alright, I can agree to that!

Ye Liuyun, though finding Li Xinran's idea unusual, could accept this outcome. Letting Li Daoyuan go to the battlefield against the Foreign Tribe is indeed more valuable than killing him outright.

But the problem is, capturing Li Daoyuan alive may not be that easy! Ye Liuyun warned Li Xinran.

Hmm, I understand. I'll find a way to tamper with his treasures in advance so he can't use them later, and also devise a way for you to eliminate his aides first! Li Xinran told Ye Liuyun.

She has long harbored grievances against those Martial Cultivator strongmen. These so‑called strong ones,

who flatter his father, yet look down on the weak as if they were ants, making her nauseated at the sight.

Ye Liuyun was somewhat startled by this, beginning to suspect whether Li Xinran had a problem in her head, for otherwise why would she sabotage her own father so?

…Alright, let's try it first.

Ye Liuyun could only deal with her for now. He inspected Li Xinran's Sea of Consciousness through the Slave Seal and found no issue. Yet her thoughts made him uneasy, so he could only observe the situation before acting.

He also used Soul Search to probe Li Xinran's memories of Li Daoyuan. Indeed, after Li Daoyuan broke through to the Guiyi Second Layer, his true nature emerged; he acted arbitrarily, not only seizing resources but also taking many women. Anyone who showed discontent would be eliminated.

Nevertheless, he was fond of Li Xinran; even when she opposed him openly, he was reluctant to punish her. He reasoned with her, claiming he had grasped the law of the martial path: the strong are supreme.

But Li Xinran explained that "the strong are supreme" means the strong should be respected, not that they may act arbitrarily, and he would not listen to that.

After analysis, Ye Liuyun concluded that Li Daoyuan had likely lost his way, showing no signs of being controlled.

He did not place much hope in Li Xinran; after all, they are father and daughter, and she might soften at a crucial moment, so he kept the Slave Seal on Li Xinran, constantly monitoring her thoughts and actions.

Yet Li Xinran's performance truly impressed Ye Liuyun. She was even more proactive than he was, immediately beginning to scout everywhere for him, tallying the number of Guiyi Realm strongmen and the Ninefold Strong who dominate. She frequently eavesdropped on Li Daoyuan's discussions with some strong ones, relaying the information to Ye Liuyun, and pinpointed several Martial Cultivator strongmen who often gave Li Daoyuan bad advice.

Afterward, she arranged to create an opportunity for Ye Liuyun, preparing him to subdue the Martial Cultivator strongmen.

Li Xinran told Ye Liuyun her plan: "On our planet there is an ancient Secret Realm said to be extremely dangerous. Originally, several Guiyi Realm strongmen fled there to escape my father's pursuit, bringing many Martial Cultivators to seek refuge, and they haven't

come out.

My father has been worried about these people emerging, even stationing guards near the Secret Realm's exit. I suggested to my father that I go in for training; he would surely claim to protect me, allowing some Guiyi Realm strongmen to follow me in to inspect and clear those Martial Cultivators.

Then you can deal with his subordinates. I can also borrow one or two of my father's life‑preserving treasures and subtly sabotage them so they become ineffective."

… Ye Liuyun was speechless, unsure what to do about Li Xinran.

"What do you think of this plan? Are you confident you can handle those strongmen?" Li Xinran urged Ye Liuyun.

He could only reply: "The plan looks good… I'm sure there's no problem on my end. You go try to negotiate with your father first!"

Li Xinran, having received Ye Liuyun's confirmation, immediately went to discuss with Li Daoyuan.

He indeed knew Li Daoyuan well; when Li Daoyuan heard she wanted to enter the Secret Realm for training, he immediately agreed, but cited the realm's danger and offered to assign some Guiyi Realm strongmen to guard her. If Li Xinran refused, he would not let her go.

Li Xinran pretended to reluctantly agree, but added: "I can't trust those people around you. Lend me your Soul‑Stabilizing Bell and Dragon Lizard Scale Armor; having your own treasure for protection makes me feel at ease."

Li Daoyuan thought it over and immediately agreed. He too did not fully trust those around him, and praised Li Xinran for having grown up and become prudent.

He released a Soul‑Stabilizing Bell from his Sea of Consciousness. This bell has an extremely strong defense against Spiritual Soul Attacks; Li Daoyuan originally intended to use it to guard against Fang Si Hai's Spiritual Soul Attack, but for his daughter's safety, he lent it out.

He also possessed a set of Dragon Lizard Scale Armor forged by the local Artifact Refining Master. It is said that this Dragon Lizard was a Guiyi Sixth Layer being, whose cause of death in an ice cavern remains unknown. When Martial Cultivators harvested its physical body, many perished.

After breaking through his realm, Li Daoyuan waged a massive slaughter, exterminating three great families to claim the Dragon Lizard Scale Armor, then commissioned the finest Artifact Refining Master of the Iron Horn Star System to craft the armor, which can withstand attacks from Guiyi Fifth Layer strongmen.