Chen Li released Ye Lingyun, and his tense body finally relaxed, as if a massive stone had been lifted from his chest.
In recent days, in search of his mother, he and Xiao Yue had exhausted every possible method, questioning everyone around the Shen Family, even the local cats and dogs had not escaped their inquiries, yet they remained empty-handed. Shen Qingyue's secret technique could sense bloodlines, but its range was limited, akin to searching for a needle in a haystack.
When Ye Lingyun brought clues, it felt like a glimmer of hope that instantly illuminated his heart. Ye Lingyun rubbed his arms, which had nearly been crushed, staring at Chen Li with wide eyes filled with shock.
He had originally felt jealousy towards Chen Li, but in that moment, it dissipated completely, replaced by deep trepidation. This guy looked harmless, yet his methods were ruthless!
The situation made him realize that staying here would only bring further humiliation. This time, he truly ended up losing out. Moreover, Chen Li was able to produce so many Nourishing Spirit Pills; distributing such precious elixirs to Ninth Level Students was an act that would earn him immense gratitude from everyone. No matter how he tried to manipulate or provoke, he could never compete with the allure of a single Nourishing Spirit Pill!
This time, he had genuinely lost—completely and utterly.
Thinking this, Ye Lingyun tightened his grip on his arm and turned to leave. He felt utterly embarrassed and knew there was no way to salvage the situation; it was best to return quickly and tend to his injuries.
Wait!
At that moment, Chen Li suddenly spoke up.
Ye Lingyun paused mid-step, his muscles tensing as he fearfully glanced back at Chen Li. He thought to himself, I’ve already told you everything; what more do you want? Instinctively, he protected his arm, fearing that Chen Li might lash out again.
Chen Li pulled out a glossy pill from his storage space and casually tossed it to Ye Lingyun. "This is a Bone Restoration Pill; it should be enough to heal your arm. Thank you for telling me about my mother."
Ye Lingyun instinctively caught the pill and stared blankly at Chen Li. The pill emitted a rich medicinal fragrance, clearly not an ordinary item. Judging by the swirling spiritual energy at its center, he could ascertain that this pill was of high quality.
This sudden display of friendliness left him feeling somewhat dazed.
He originally thought that Chen Li would take the opportunity to humiliate him, but to his surprise, not only did the other party refrain from doing so, but he also gave him a Healing Pill, which left him somewhat taken aback.
What is this? A slap followed by a date?
But in that fleeting moment, a warm current surged in his heart. For the first time, Ye Lingyun felt that Chen Li wasn't so bad after all!
"Uh, thanks." Ye Lingyun muttered as he nodded towards Chen Li.
Chen Li waved his hand dismissively. "I don't bother those who don't bother me. But let me remind you, you Ye Family should be careful; don't let some people use you as a stepping stone."
Chen Li spoke with utmost seriousness. From the moment Ye Lingyun targeted him, he couldn't understand why Ye Lingyun would come after him when they had no grievances in the past.
Looking at the followers around Ye Lingyun, he suddenly turned pale. His so-called scumbag dad had done quite a bit of preparation for Chen Pulu at the Imperial Academy. He had deliberately befriended many First-Rank Generals. Perhaps while Chen Yuantu was paving the way for his dear son, he was also making things difficult for this Cheap Son!
The Ye Family might just be one of his chosen families.
Ye Lingyun was taken aback, staring at Chen Li in disbelief. In that instant, it seemed like he understood something and nodded heavily.
At that moment, he began to secretly calculate in his mind. It seemed he needed to persuade his father to avoid interactions with the people from Wuding Marquisate; those from Wuding Hou's residence were truly unreliable!
Ye Lingyun swallowed the Bone Restoration Pill in one gulp. As the pill entered his mouth, a warm sensation flowed down his throat, and a tingling sensation spread through the broken bones, causing him to involuntarily let out a muffled groan.
Moments later, the intense pain miraculously vanished. He moved his arm and found it completely restored, even more agile and powerful than before.
He looked at Chen Li with a complex expression and after a long pause said, "You kid, you're quite something."
Then he took a deep breath as if making a certain decision. With a casual lift of his hand, spiritual energy surged from his fingertips as he etched a Light and Shadow in the air.
In the realm of Light and Shadow, a blood-red glow flickered and gradually coalesced into a terrifying pattern—a blood-red spider. This spider was not an ordinary creature; its eight legs were long and sharp like blades, its back arched, covered in countless barbs, while its abdomen resembled a blood-red orb that pulsed faintly like a heart.
On the orb, a strange symbol could be faintly seen, resembling some ancient curse seal that emitted an unsettling aura. The spider's eight eyes glimmered with a ghostly green light, as if they were the gaze of hell itself, sending chills down one’s spine. This was the tattoo I had seen on that mysterious person.
Ye Lingyun pointed at the spider in Light and Shadow, his tone grave. "You can take note of it and ask someone about it. However, do not involve my Ye Family in this matter; otherwise, no matter how powerful you are, I, Ye Lingyun, will make sure we settle this once and for all!"
The last few words were almost squeezed out between his teeth, revealing his apprehension regarding the situation.
Chen Li stared at the blood-red spider, feeling a weight in his heart. The eerie pattern filled him with an inexplicable unease. He quickly imprinted the mark in his mind and nodded solemnly, saying, "I understand."
At that moment, Elder Li Yuanhua, who had been watching from the side for a long time, could not help but exclaim, "This is the Crimson Demon Spider!"
Chen Li felt as if he had been struck by lightning; he turned to Li Yuanhua without answering Ye Lingyun and asked excitedly, "Li Elder, do you recognize this red spider tattoo?"
Li Yuanhua's expression was peculiar as his gaze flickered before he finally nodded.
Both Chen Li and Shen Qingyue instantly became animated, their eyes fixed on Li Yuanhua as they spoke in unison: "Li Elder, please tell us who bears this red spider tattoo!"
Li Yuanhua sighed deeply, his gaze becoming profound as if lost in some memory. He slowly said, "The Crimson Demon Spider is not an ordinary tattoo; it is an extremely evil forbidden technique known as Blood Sacrifice Spider. This technique requires living humans as sacrifices to merge their blood and souls into the demonic spider to gain immense power. The master of this demonic spider is not just anyone; it is the notorious Blood Fiend Sect!"
"The Blood Fiend Sect?!" Chen Li and Shen Qingyue's eyes sparkled with intense curiosity. They had never heard of the name Blood Fiend Sect before.
Li Yuanhua nodded gravely. "The Blood Fiend Sect is ruthless and commits all kinds of atrocities; their cultivation methods are exceedingly wicked, surviving by consuming human blood and souls. Some time ago, they were jointly eradicated by the Four Major Sects, leaving only remnants hiding away."
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