Suddenly turning around, Ye Yang's figure vanished from Peng Yue'er's sight. Watching him leave, Peng Yue'er leaned against the stone steps, tears streaming down her face, overwhelmed with unexpressed grievances and sorrow. However, deep down, she knew that Peng Feng was indeed involved in the Ye Family massacre, and Ye Yang had his reasons for killing his own father.
Yet, the Peng Family and Ye Yang were destined to be irreconcilable.
...
"Whoosh!"
At the seating area, Lord of Liang City Pang Jing suddenly stood up, drawing his broad sword and leading a team of elite guards in hot pursuit. Soon after, they caught up with the Ye Family's convoy, surrounding it completely. The fierce guards unsheathed their weapons, exuding a murderous aura!
The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Ye Beichi glanced at the opposing forces. He leaped down from the carriage and clasped his fists, saying, "Lord Pang Jing, what brings you here?"
Pang Jing's gaze was stern as he fixed his eyes on Ye Yang. Ye Yang remained calm, a contemptuous smile on his lips as he looked back at Pang Jing without fear.
"Ye Yang!"
Pang Jing said in a low voice, "You killed someone in public; do you truly regard me, Pang Jing, as nothing?"
Ye Yang scoffed, "The Ye Family has been slaughtered, and the government has been silent for four days. Do you really think I am not a part of Liang City? As the city guard of Liang City, you should be ashamed!"
With a powerful retort, Pang Jing was momentarily taken aback. "The Ye Family massacre will certainly be investigated by me. However, you have just killed the Fire God Clan's leader Peng Feng today; this act is utterly rebellious. Hmph! As the Lord of Liang City, how can I turn a blind eye? Ye Yang, please accompany me back to the city lord's mansion."
Ye Yang couldn't help but laugh derisively while holding up his Battle Axe Radiance. "Pang Jing, are you planning to take action against my Ye Family as well?"
"This..."
Pang Jing's gaze shifted as he clearly hesitated. He began to waver; originally he had collaborated with Peng Feng, a Starry Sky Expert. But now that Peng Feng was dead, did he still have the strength to continue opposing the Ye Family? After all, if Ye Yang could kill Peng Feng, he could easily kill him too—a mere Earth Level Eight expert. As for relying on the guards in the mansion for defense, could they truly withstand the terrifying Fire God Warriors?
Thinking of this made Pang Jing break out in a cold sweat; he felt as if he had chosen the wrong side! This Ye Yang before him was definitely not someone he could afford to offend!
Looking around at the group of city lord's mansion guards—each one was an elite fighter—Ye Yang quickly assessed that among them were those with Earth Level Six strength at their peak and those with at least Earth Level Four strength at their weakest. Overall, they posed no threat to him but were undoubtedly a lethal threat to Ye Beichi and others!
"Clang!"
Drawing out the broken half of Breaking Flame sword, Ye Yang exerted a bit of force. The Fire God Power immediately enveloped the Sharp Sword around him. The overwhelming aura descended upon them like a heavy weight, causing all the guards to feel pricked by needles on their backs. Even Pang Jing couldn't help but gasp in shock; experiencing Ye Yang's pressure firsthand was enough to leave one breathless!
Looking at Pang Jing, Ye Yang coldly said, "Lord City Master, don't think I won't dare to kill you. If I can kill Peng Feng at the Fire God Altar, I can certainly kill you at the City Lord's Mansion. Remember, do not provoke the Ye Family, or perhaps you will live a little longer!"
...
His words seemed to carry a chilling edge, instantly piercing Pang Jing's heart. In the next moment, Pang Jing trembled slightly, standing there motionless. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "Ye Yang, if you can kill Peng Feng, then your strength is already above the Starry Sky Level. The Great Qin Empire has a special decree that allows Starry Sky Experts to kill without being held accountable by local authorities. You may leave; as long as the Ye Family remains law-abiding in Liang City, I will not make things difficult for you!"
Ye Yang nodded, "That would be best. Take care of yourself!"
Turning around, he took hold of the reins of his warhorse and personally drove the carriage carrying Ye Beichi back home.
"Zi Yu..."
A soft call came as Lei Xiaodie elegantly pursued them with her sword, laughing lightly, "Zi Yu, you have surprised me greatly. I never expected that you could single-handedly kill Peng Feng, who was a Starry Sky Expert!"
Ye Yang couldn't help but smile, "Peng Feng was merely newly entered into the Stellar Realm; he doesn't truly qualify as a Starry Sky Expert. Otherwise, I wouldn't have won so easily!"
Lei Xiaodie chuckled, "In any case, you have defeated Clan Leader Peng Feng. Even Pang Jing wouldn't dare to disregard you now. Hehe, today's Zi Yu is no longer the same as before; you have become a dominant force that stands above all others!"
"Dominant force?"
Ye Yang was slightly taken aback and then shook his head with a smile, "I only wish to rebuild the Ye Family and allow it to rise again within the Fire God Clan without being bullied anymore!"
Lei Xiaodie’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she lightly laughed, "You need not worry about that. With your ability to kill a Starry Sky Expert and your presence in the Ye Family, heh heh, I doubt any forces would dare to target the Ye Family. Even the Redstone Alliance would have to think twice about their strength!"
Ye Yang remained noncommittal but felt some concern in his heart. Although his cultivation had advanced, the enemy who killed his father—Fire Plow—possessed even greater strength. To protect the Ye Family, he needed to become even stronger because it was only a matter of time before Fire Plow would come again!
...
Returning to the Ye Family Forge with Lei Xiaodie, Zhang Tianhe did not seem overly pleased upon seeing Peng Feng's head. He understood Ye Yang's strength better than anyone else. With the Fire God Bloodline and having fused with the Divine Dragon Blood from Hidden Dragon Hall, Ye Yang was exceptionally gifted; thus, Zhang Tianhe had anticipated that Ye Yang would kill Peng Feng!
At the Ye Family Forge's hall.
Ye Yang, Ye Beichi, Lei Xiaodie, and Zhang Tianhe were all present, their expressions calm as if nothing had happened that morning.
"Zi Yu..."
Lei Xiaodie looked at the sign of Ye Family Forge and said, "The forge is located underground, drawing Earth Qi to smelt iron is not an issue. However, the entrance on the surface is also necessary."
Ye Yang nodded, knowing that previously the Ye Family lacked Silver Coins and could only occupy the underground space for the forge, while above it was the estate of a wealthy family.
Lei Xiaodie continued, "Above the forge is Li Shiren's property. How about I take the lead and help you purchase this estate? Not only can it be rebuilt into a new Ye Family Mansion, but it can also serve as a storage and business location for Ye Family Forge. What do you think?"
Ye Yang was overjoyed. "Miss Lei, can you really do that? My father discussed it with Li Shiren for a long time without success. Can you persuade that old man?"
Lei Xiaodie chuckled lightly. "Don't worry, with me involved, it will definitely succeed!"
"Great!"
...
In the afternoon, news came that Lei Xiaodie had purchased Li Shiren's estate for thirteen thousand taels of silver. The land deed and documents had been handed over, and these properties were naturally registered under the name of Ye Yang, the current head of the Ye Family. The thirteen thousand taels of silver were also paid by Ye Yang.
Peng Feng's death had stirred up a huge commotion in Liang City, but Ye Yang remained calm and was steadily turning the Ye Family around from its dire situation.
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