Chapter 462: Ye Xiu???

A casual understatement.

Other people's lives are, in her eyes, worth nothing.

Ye Qingran feels a bit uncomfortable.

Perhaps because she is a mother, and the other is the same age as her child, it easily evokes empathy.

She cannot imagine that a child so young, who has no reverence for life, will grow up to be so cold and ruthless.

Ling Xueyao's eyes flashed with a cold glint, and she suddenly smiled maliciously.

'Sweetie, why don't you go get it yourself?'

The little girl's eyes lit up, and she sprang out of the maid's arms.

Although only five years old, Nanguo Qingyuan already possesses great strength, bearing the dual bloodlines of Huangjin City and Dan Valley; her talent is astonishing.

This five‑year‑old girl strikes with deadly ferocity; her first move is a killing technique.

Ling Xueyao watches the scene with cold eyes.

As long as that woman dares to harm even a single hair on her child, she will have no further reservations.

That is why she let the child act.

Ye Qingran easily blocked Nanguo Qingyuan's attack, but while her first move failed, her next move grew even more ruthless.

'Ugly woman, hand over the thousand paper cranes now!'

'You despicable woman, looking for death, aren't you?'

'Watch me dig out your heart and feed it to wild dogs!'

Grinning with clenched teeth, the words she uttered were chilling.

Ye Qingran naturally would not be so uncouth as to haggle with a child.

However, when the child's eyes are filled with murderous intent, her mouth spews curses, and her strikes show no mercy, she cannot help but give her a lesson.

When Nanguo Qingyuan attacked again, she kicked her in the butt.

The injury was minor, but the insult was severe.

Nanguo Qingyuan fell flat on her butt.

"Wa~"

She collapsed onto the ground and immediately began crying loudly.

Ling Xueyao, enraged, now cares about nothing.

She finally has an excuse to deal with this woman!

Even if she kills her, when the matter escalates, they can claim that this woman murdered her daughter first!

'How dare you murder my daughter!' Ling Xueyao shouted, 'Guards, seize her for me!'

A group of people emerged behind Ling Xueyao, each looking ferocious.

Seeing the situation about to spiral out of control, Wu Shushan prepared to intervene, when a cold voice rang out from the Training Ground's doorway.

'Everyone, stop!'

Everyone turned toward the voice and saw a masked man stride inside, followed by a subordinate.

The man was tall with long legs, lithe and muscular, possessing unparalleled elegance.

When she saw them, Ye Qingran was stunned.

Although the man wore a mask, Ye Qingran recognized him at a glance: he was Fu Hanxiu.

After all, that aura belonged to no one else.

As for the subordinate, it was Fu San.

How did Fu Hanxiu end up here?

Ye Qingran's mind was full of questions.

'Who are you?' Ling Xueyao's sharp gaze examined Fu Hanxiu, as if trying to see through him.

Although the man wore a mask, his entire bearing was impossible to ignore, even more distinguished than her husband—the dazzling Little City Lord Nan Gong Han of Huangjin City.

When Fu Hanxiu arrived, Wu Shushan let out a sigh of relief. He had been worried about how to handle the scene, and did not expect the Emperor Sovereign to appear.

'Oh, let me introduce everyone: this is our newly appointed Guest Minister Elder at the Shenzhou Academy... Ye Xiu.'

Ye Xiu is the Emperor Sovereign's alias within the Academy.

Guest Minister Elder?

Upon hearing the title, everyone's eyes flashed.

A Guest Minister Elder of the Shenzhou Academy is undoubtedly a prestigious figure.

Being appointed as a Guest Minister Elder by the Shenzhou Academy implies the person possesses extraordinary power.

Ye Qingran was instantly dumbfounded.

When did Fu Hanxiu become a Guest Minister Elder of the Shenzhou Academy?

And why is his movement faster than hers?

If she succeeds in becoming a Special Grade Instructor, wouldn't they then become... colleagues?

Uh...

What a fascinating experience!

Fu Hanxiu's gaze also turned toward her at that moment.

Ye Qingran met his eyes briefly, then looked away.

Ye Xiu?

Did he take her surname and combine it with his own name to form this name?

For some reason, it felt oddly strange to her.

"I'll handle this, Wu Yuanzhang; you go attend to other matters first."

He has a low voice, exuding a chaste sensuality.

Wu Shushan's tears streamed down his face, as if he had just received a great pardon.

"Fine then, Ye, I'll be on my way."

Having said that, he vanished in a puff of smoke.

The speed was so swift it left everyone gaping.

Ling Xueyao pointed at Ye Qingran, angrily saying, "Ye, this person is ruthless and cruel, having struck my daughter down. It wouldn't be excessive for me to kill her, would it?"

After Ling Xueyao finished speaking, her daughter clutched her chest in concert, showing a look of pain.

"Mother, I feel terrible; am I about to die? Kill her, avenge me."

Fu Hanxiu's cold gaze swept over Ling Xueyao and her daughter, turbulent currents roiling in his eyes.

"Lady Nangong's words are mistaken; the young lady just now acted in self‑defense and did not commit any act that would harm the miss."

The speaker was that broad‑shouldered, middle‑aged uncle.

He spoke calmly.

Ye Qingran looked at him with some surprise, not expecting him to step forward to speak for her.

Ling Xueyao's gaze suddenly shot toward him.

The middle‑aged uncle's lips curled slightly, unafraid to meet her eyes.

Is he opposing Ling Xueyao?

She noted that!

"Everyone, did you see it the same way?"

Ling Xueyao's eyes swept over the remaining few, asking softly.

The few were all rather old; you look at me, I look at you, shaking his head, "What we saw was this young lady harming the little miss of Huangjin City."

They simultaneously pointed at Ye Qingran.

Ling Xueyao showed a satisfied smile.

She is the Young City Lord's Wife of Huangjin City, and also the daughter of the Lord of Dan Valley; any sane person would not choose to oppose her.

"Ye, you heard, right? This woman is the one who injured my daughter! Even a five‑year‑old child could be taken down by her; her methods are evidently ruthless, and keeping her around is a calamity!"

The few standing by Ling Xueyao all echoed in agreement.

Fu Hanxiu's gaze was like ice as he said softly, "I saw everything that just happened."

Ling Xueyao's expression changed.

He saw it all?

Clearly you were the ones pressing aggressively, yet you still dared to frame and incriminate?

Ling Xueyao's eyes trembled.

"Also, today is the Instructor assessment day; why did you bring a child here? Do you think the Academy is your home?"

Ling Xueyao's face grew even more displeased.

Since childhood she has been coddled with flattery; when has anyone ever dared to speak to her like this?

"Fu San, send them out!"

The tone left no room for objection.

Fu San?

Fu San himself felt nothing, but it almost made Ye Qingran burst out laughing.

Seeing Ye Qingran on the verge of laughter, Fu Hanxiu's lips beneath his mask curled lightly.

The look in his eyes was indulgent and gentle.

"Yes!"

Fu San, obeying the command, said, "Please!"

Ling Xueyao's brows and eyes flashed with coldness, "Ye, are you sure you want to do this?"

Fu Hanxiu ignored her.

"Ye, I am..."

"I know," Fu Hanxiu gave her a sidelong glance, "and then?"

And then?

Knowing your own status, yet you still dare such arrogance?

Not a single one of them takes Ling Xueyao seriously, right?

"Ye, you are merely a Guest Minister Elder; do you know that in the Elder Council of Shenzhou Academy, most elders belong to my Huangjin City and Dan Valley? With a single word from me, you will soon be expelled from Shenzhou Academy!"

"Is that so?"

In Fu Hanxiu's voice there was not the slightest hint of fear.

"I only know that you will be expelled from the Academy immediately!"

As his words fell, Fu Hanxiu exuded a powerful aura that pressed down, making Ling Xueyao's breathing difficult.

"I hereby inform you that your Special Grade Instructor assessment qualification is revoked; get out!"