Chapter 89: Ye Qingping Discovers Ye Xiuxiu Nearly Got Killed

Husband, two and a half years have passed, you finally left seclusion!

Bai Qingsxia shouted excitedly, her voice filled with joy and anticipation.

She gazed anxiously toward the door of the quiet chamber,

Only to see Ye Qingping slowly step out, his figure gradually becoming clear.

Bai Qingsxia quickly went up to meet him, her steps light and joyful.

At the same time,

Liu Yuesong and the other six companions also gathered over like a swift wind.

Time flew by, already two and a half years have passed,

According to common sense,

Even if one's appearance would not show significant aging, at least it should not differ much from before.

However, the Ye Qingping before everyone now,

yet surprisingly appears much younger.

Bai Qingsxia stared at Ye Qingping, her eyes full of concern and curiosity,

She was the first to speak: 'Husband, you look radiant; could your cultivation have increased again?'

Ye Qingping smiled and nodded, replying:

'Not bad; after this period of closed-door cultivation, my cultivation has indeed progressed another layer, bringing me one step closer to the Tribulation Crossing Stage.'

Hearing this, everyone's faces showed surprise and delight.

One must know, the path of cultivation is rugged and long,

each step forward is not easy; after countless years, those who have entered the Body Integration Stage are already few and far between,

while those who successfully advance to the Tribulation Crossing Stage are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Thinking of this,

Ye Qingping couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions, letting out a long sigh:

'Alas, the way of cultivation is truly difficult!'

Then he continued:

'Although this seclusion was largely thanks to Xiuxiu's help, just those few sentences she taught me are enough to benefit me endlessly, sufficient for me to devote myself to study until the Tribulation Crossing Stage.'

In his words,

there flowed a sincere admiration for Ye Xiuxiu's high talent.

Ye Qingping, with a doubtful expression, asked:

'Where is Xiuxiu? Why don't I see her?'

Bai Qingsxia beside him smiled and replied softly:

'Right now, I guess she is diligently cultivating!'

She then added:

'There might be something you don't know yet—Xiuxiu has successfully broken through the Foundation Building Stage, achieving foundation building.'

Hearing this, Ye Qingping's previously calm eyes instantly burst with bright light, and he exclaimed in disbelief:

'What? She achieved foundation building at such a young age? That's truly amazing!'

Bai Qingsxia smiled and nodded,

indicating affirmation, and continued to explain:

'If we count carefully, from the day she first stepped onto the path of cultivation until now, it has been exactly two years.'

Ye Qingping slightly nodded, saying with deep feeling: 'Xiuxiu's talent truly astonishes,'

'she can be considered among the very best in the whole cultivation world!' He paused briefly, thought a moment, then continued:

'In terms of talent, she even surpasses me. If she continues developing like this, as long as no mishap occurs midway, her future promotion to the Body Integration Stage is absolutely certain.'

'Moreover, at her young age she already has a profound understanding of the Tribulation Crossing Stage; to enter that stage is basically a sure thing, as solid as iron.'

Just then, Bai Qingsxia, who had been listening silently, suddenly her face darkened, her formerly gentle gaze turning sharp,

staring directly at Liu Yuesong.

At the same time, her gaze swept like a cold arrow swiftly over the other five people present,

that icy gaze seemed able to pierce a person's soul,

making those five women feel a creepy sensation.

Ye Qingping, who had been observing from the side, keenly caught this subtle change.

Ye Qingping carefully reached out his hand,

gently encircling Bai Qingsxia's slender, soft waist,

as if afraid he might hurt her.

He softly asked: 'Qingsxia, what exactly happened during my seclusion?'

However, Bai Qingsxia merely gave a cold snort,

her face full of anger, saying:

'You'd better go find out yourself!'

Then she continued to complain resentfully: 'Originally you solemnly promised that as long as you were here, Xiuxiu would absolutely come to no harm.'

'But what's the result? If it weren't for Xiuxiu's great fortune and good luck, by now her grave would already be overgrown with weeds taller than you!'

Hearing these words, Ye Qingping felt only a loud 'buzz' in his head,

as if the whole world were exploding at this moment.

He widened his eyes, staring in disbelief at Bai Qingsxia,

His heart was filled with shock and anger.

At the same time, his gaze suddenly became extremely icy,

Like frost in a cold night, it sent a chill down one's spine.

In an instant, a powerful surge of cold burst from his body, quickly spreading in all directions.

In the blink of an eye,

The surface of the surrounding calm lake unexpectedly formed a thin layer of ice crystals,

Like a crystal-clear mirror.

Liu Yuesong, who had been standing to the side, saw this scene,

and couldn't help but inwardly groan.

At first, she still harbored a sliver of hope, thinking that even if Ye Qingping had left seclusion, he might not be able to do anything to them.

But at this moment,

when she personally felt that overwhelming pressure,

she finally realized her earlier thoughts had been far too naive.

Only to see Liu Yuesong's body tremble involuntarily, her face turning as pale as paper.

Ye Qingping's face was as still as water, coldly gazing at the few people before him,

He spoke again: "You lot, who exactly is going to tell me what happened? Don't make me repeat myself a second time!"

Although his tone sounded quite calm,

everyone present could clearly sense the endless chill contained within it.

Only to see the five women—Ye Xiuxiu's third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh aunts—

move in unison, stepping back one step together. As they retreated,

Liu Yuesong, who had been standing behind them, was suddenly exposed before everyone with no cover.

At this moment, Liu Yuesong's body trembled uncontrollably,

showing extreme panic and anxiety. She stammered as she spoke:

"It… it was Ruyan… when she was sparring with Xiuxiu…"

She paused here,

as if gathering courage to continue: "She… she struck… a bit too hard…"

Although she tried to finish her sentence, her words remained stuttered due to excessive nervousness.

However, merely hearing these fragmented words,

Ye Qingping had already quickly pieced together what had happened in his mind.

He seemed to have witnessed the scene himself,

Ruyan was sparring with Xiuxiu, but for some reason,

Ruyan actually launched a vicious attack against her own sister,

each move lethal, nearly putting Xiuxiu in mortal danger.

Fortunately, Xiuxiu's fate was not to die,

perhaps because she had obtained some rare fortunate coincidence, she managed to survive by luck.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingping's anger flared up instantly,

(End of chapter)