Upon hearing the words of the young woman, a flicker of pity flashed in the eyes of the middle-aged steward. Such a beautiful woman was to be sentenced to death by the clan, which he found extrely regrettable.
If only he could have so favor with this woman, he wouldn’t have wasted over thirty years as a steward, for this woman was once the wife of the Xiao Family’s number one genius.
Alas! This woman was not soone he could touch.
"Ying Lingxue, you suffer from Cold Blood Disease, enduring pain for years, and today you are granted a blessing by the clan, how dare you speak so recklessly?" The middle-aged steward frowned, his tone reprimanding.
The forr high-and-mighty young mistress of the Xiao Family, although he couldn’t play with her, reprimanding her boosted the middle-aged steward’s vanity greatly.
"I am not afraid of death, but before I die, I just wish to see my Yun’er." The woman in the blue dress bit her lips tightly, evoking a sense of pity, fulfilling her greatest wish before death.
"Humph!"
"His uncle and nephew believed themselves clever, going to Ice Sea Land to hunt the Extre Yin Ice Fox, they probably died on the way, so stop fantasizing and leave this world today!"
"No, my son will not die!" Ying Lingxue’s voice choked, crying out.
"Stubborn fool!"
"Grant them departure!"
Treating those on the brink of death, even Ying Lingxue’s unparalleled beauty did not stir any pity in his heart.
Two emotionless servants, holding trays, walked towards the crowd, continuously distributing Jade Bottles to the elderly, won, and children.
At this mont!
No one is truly unafraid of death. When truly facing it, fear flickered finally in the eyes of dozens awaiting death, yet despite their inner dread, they knew their end had co today.
"Haha!"
"My husband worked tirelessly for the clan all his life, eventually devoured by a Fierce Beast, yet the clan is ruthless, granting us death like this, such a clan brings heartbroken regret."
An old woman burst into wild laughter, tears flowing from her eyes before she abruptly uncorked the bottle and drank the liquid inside.
"Bang!"
Her body collapsed powerlessly to the ground, slowly stiffening, but in her dying mont, her eyes remained wide open with defiance.
Such a scene, the middle-aged steward seed accustod to, indifferent, he looked at the dozens nearing death, and spoke slowly.
"Do not hesitate, save the clan’s resources, find relief in this, as it is a great virtue!"
Crack!
The jarring sound of the Jade Bottle shattering echoed, and the middle-aged steward’s expression darkened like water as he looked towards Ying Lingxue.
"Ying Lingxue, I will address you once more as Young Mistress, I hope you don’t make a mistake, do not force to act, instead depart, preserving your final dignity as the Xiao Family’s Young Mistress."
"Co, bring another bottle of Returning to Heaven Liquid for the Young Mistress!" Looking at the broken Jade Bottle before Ying Lingxue, the middle-aged steward spoke sternly.
The Jade Bottle was placed in Ying Lingxue’s palm once again, making her bite her lips tightly, a look of despair in her eyes.
She was not afraid of death, but not having seen her son, she was unwilling to die just like this.
Yet today, she knew her end was near, if forcibly given to drink by the steward, allowing him to desecrate her body, she would rather die.
"Yun’er!"
Ying Lingxue murmured softly, her face mournful, without any more hesitation, she uncorked the bottle and drank the liquid inside.
"Mother!"
Suddenly!
A heart-wrenching voice resounded, as a young boy rushed over, disregarding the middle-aged steward’s shocked expression, quickly reaching Ying Lingxue’s side.
Crack!
The Jade Bottle shattered, and looking at the young boy before her, Ying Lingxue’s face displayed a serene expression. She hadn’t expected, in her life’s final monts, to see her son again, enabling her to sleep peacefully, no longer carrying any burden.
"It’s good... you are back... your mother... can be at peace."
Held tightly by the young boy, Ying Lingxue smiled contentedly, her eyelids growing heavy, seemingly ready to fall into eternal slumber.
"Sister-in-law."
Xiao Changhe arrived in the wind, fierce emotions radiating, looking at the middle-aged steward with a gaze filled with extre hatred.
"Mother, don’t die." The young boy clutched Ying Lingxue’s growingly cold hands, crying bitterly.
Buzz!
The scenery of space-ti, boundaries close yet far, Ye Xuan suddenly appeared in front of the young boy, and at the sight of this woman’s bloodless face, a strange smile curved from the corner of his mouth.
Ye Xuan’s appearance caused the young boy to instantly beco alert, knowing that Ye Xuan must be soone with great powers, perhaps only Ye Xuan could save his mother’s life.
"Sir, you are akin to a figure who commands the heavens; I beseech you to save my mother."
Gazing at the boy whose forehead was stained with blood, Ye Xuan furrowed his brows slightly, his eyes appearing sowhat dazed. This boy’s filial piety was much like his own in the past, but alas, the boy could only follow the old path he once trodden.
Ye Xuan brought two fingers together, and a touch of the Power of Space-Ti sprouted at his fingertips, directly pressing against Ying Lingxue’s brow.
This was the Space-Ti Divine Finger. With Ye Xuan’s current cultivation in the Wendao Realm, he could now halt a section of space-ti.
The color on Ying Lingxue’s face suddenly turned crimson, then again beca ghostly pale. Her fading consciousness gradually revived, allowing her to slowly see Ye Xuan’s visage clearly.
"I have stabilized her bloodline, the toxin is temporarily controlled. Once we find a serene place, I can naturally expel her poison," Ye Xuan whispered softly.
Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, the boy repeatedly bowed in gratitude, wiping away the tear stains on his cheeks.
"Mother! The elder’s cultivation is heavenly, not only did he help Yun’er catch the Extre Yin Ice Fox, but he will also heal your Cold Blood Disease. Once you are well, we’ll leave the Xiao Family and never return."
"Haha."
Suddenly! A cold and frantic laugh rang out, and a middle-aged steward strode forward with a sinister expression: "Little bastard, I didn’t expect you to survive and even bring back the Extre Yin Ice Fox?"
Gazing at the fierce beast at the boy’s waist, the middle-aged steward’s eyes showed a glimr of greed. Such Spiritual Objects are difficult to obtain even with great wealth, yet the boy managed to hunt one and returned to the Xiao Family in an attempt to save Ying Lingxue.
"Disrupting the Returning to Heaven ceremony is a serious cri. Hand over the Extre Yin Ice Fox and go to the Punishnt Hall to confess your sins," the middle-aged steward said coldly, showcasing the authority of his position.
"This Ice Fox is my mother’s life-saving dicine; how could I give it to you?" Upon hearing the middle-aged steward’s words, the boy roared, his eyes bursting with hatred.
"Take your mother and the elder with you; I’ll hold him off!" Xiao Changhe stepped forward, a violent aura surged around him, ready to fight to the death.
"Do you think you can?"
The middle-aged steward sneered, "Xiao Changhe, if you don’t want to die, it’s best for you to step aside."
"Boring!"
Before Xiao Changhe could act, Ye Xuan’s eyes spun, and a terrifying scene unfolded before everyone!
Flesh turned to bone, bone to ash, the ti of this space seed to reverse, and the middle-aged steward utterly vanished into nothingness, never to appear in the mortal world again.
"Let’s go!"
Indifferent and silent, without a trace of the past, Ye Xuan walked leisurely toward the gates of the Returning to Heaven courtyard.
No one saw how the middle-aged steward died, but everyone knew it was certainly Ye Xuan’s doing, capable of turning a person to dust silently and without any sign, instilling deep fear in all.
Gazing at Ye Xuan’s departing figure, a look of shock flickered in Ying Lingxue’s eyes, while the uncle and nephew duo stood completely stupefied. The rest, including elderly, won, and those two servants, trembled excessively.
"Mother! Let’s go, with the elder here, no one can harm us."
The boy supported Ying Lingxue, and the mother and son quickly followed in Ye Xuan’s footsteps, heading back to the side courtyard.
As Ye Xuan and the others departed, the servants along the way scread and fled, plunging the entire Xiao Family into chaos.
Inside the side courtyard.
Ye Xuan’s eyes spun, and nurous poultry turned to ash, dissipating into the heavens and earth. He waved his hand, causing a whirling cold wind to dispel the stench within the entire side courtyard.
At this mont, Ying Lingxue gazed at Ye Xuan’s back, a mysterious look appeared in her eyes, her beautiful eyes flickered as if she had made so kind of decision.
"Sir, can you... can you really oppose the Xiao Family?" After experiencing great joy and sorrow and rescuing his mother, the boy’s gloom vanished, he tentatively asked Ye Xuan.
"Oppose?"
Ye Xuan laughed, yet he did not answer the question, for he thought it was too much like child’s play.
"Yun’er, do not be disrespectful to the elder."
Ying Lingxue feigned reprimand, walking gracefully towards Ye Xuan, then politely bowed, "Thank you for your help, Ling Xue offers you her greetings."
This woman is deeply cunning!
With just a glance, Ye Xuan could see two words in this woman’s eyes!
Ambition!
Very greedy ambition!
Although this woman appeared elegant and graceful, her visage was a rare beauty, her figure curvaceous, like a ripe peach inviting soone to pick.
Yet every move she made revealed the allure of her femininity.
To put it bluntly, this woman was seducing him!
Yes, she was seducing him.
Ye Xuan laughed, but his laugh was eerie, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
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