Chapter 624: New Play, All Plays
Chapter 625: Aunt-Grandmother
The great hall erupted in an uproaror upon hearing Ye Li Dongjun’s somber words.
Could that traitor Wei Zhong actually have a son?
Mr. Dong Jun had even secretly harbored and protected Wei Zhong’s wife and mother for so many years.
In fact, according to imperial law, when Wei Zhong and his generals defected to the Nightmare Clan, their families should have been implicated and executed.
Yet, it seemed Mr. Dong Jun, in his old affections, had secretly saved Wei Zhong’s wife and mother.
It was just that Wei Zhong’s son, Uncle Wei, not only failed to show gratitude but repaid kindness with resentment, stubbornly believing that Mr. Dong Jun had caused the death of Wei Zhong’s wife and mother.
“Has Mr. Dong Jun really gone this far for that traitor?”
Whispers could be heard amidst the uproaror in the great hall.
“It’s a shame, Mr. Dong Jun’s good intentions were met with such disregard.”
“However, isn’t it within the jurisdiction of the Apocalypse Knights to execute those who harbor traitors?”
Everyone subconsciously looked towards the center of the great hall, at the Apocalypse Knight who was continuously munching on an apple, making crunching sounds.
Shi Qi seemed oblivious to the unfolding events, still gnawing on the apple with his shark-like teeth, juice sputtering everywhere.
Judging by his demeanor, Shi Qi didn’t seem inclined to intervene.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, yet they remained vigilant, searching for the traitor’s son.
“Little Wei, are you still unwilling to show yourself?”
Ye Li Dongjun scanned the crowd and said calmly, “Since you are here, you must have heard that your youngest adopted son, Xia Feng, kidnapped my wife yesterday.”
“By relation, that boy Xia Feng should call me Uncle-Grandfather. It’s a pity that he’s so audacious and ignorant of the world at such a young age.”
Xia Feng: “?”
Hey, buddy, you can’t just take advantage like that!
Upon hearing this, Freya’s lips involuntarily curved into a smile. She thought, *You little brat, in that case, you should be calling me Aunt-Grandmother.*
“…”
Although Wei Zhong was Ye Li Dongjun’s subordinate and confidant, they had sworn brotherhood in the past, becoming sworn brothers.
Calculating it this way, there was indeed a familial connection.
However, Xia Feng would never acknowledge it.
“Little Wei, you haven’t disciplined him well, so I will have to educate him for you.”
Ye Li Dongjun’s gentle smile held a hint of coldness. “But don’t worry, your adopted son is not dead yet. However, if you don’t show yourself soon, I cannot guarantee Xia Feng’s life will be safe.”
In an inconspicuous spot within the crowd, a middle-aged man, who was looking around with others in confusion, subtly flinched.
The middle-aged man wore a top hat and a pristine black suit, leaning on a silver-plated gentleman’s cane, exuding an aristocratic aura.
He blended perfectly into the banquet setting.
His subtly contracted pupils quickly returned to calm curiosity, but the back of his hand gripping the cane visibly bulged with veins.
“You have three seconds to consider,” Ye Li Dongjun’s voice echoed, like an undeniable royal decree. “Three—”
Among the crowd, the gentleman in the inconspicuous top hat’s fingertips turned white. He inwardly tightened his grip on the cane, his knees under the suit slightly bent, about to step out of the throng.
Suddenly, a calm and clear female thought echoed in his mind: *Xia Feng is safe, he wasn’t captured.*
Startled, his slightly bent knee faltered, and in hesitation, he slowly straightened it.
His rough fingertips relaxed, tapping the cane handle twice, his peripheral vision subtly glancing in the direction of the mental transmission.
*Hm?*
*Why is it her?*
Uncle Wei naturally recognized Freya. He had met her a few times in Area 51 and already knew Freya was Ye Li Dongjun’s wife. But how did this brat Xia Feng get involved with Ye Li Dongjun’s wife?
Uncle Wei fell into thought. The rumors were that Xia Feng had kidnapped Freya.
Did Xia Feng infiltrate Sky Fortress again for a second kidnapping, this time right in front of Ye Li Dongjun?
*Xia Feng says to let Ye Li Dongjun successfully complete his Holy Solution and not to stop him or make any rash moves,* Freya’s voice sounded again.
Uncle Wei frowned, puzzled. What benefit would letting Ye Li Dongjun complete his Holy Solution bring?
To be honest, he had come prepared. If he acted now, he had a 30% chance of stopping Ye Li Dongjun’s Holy Solution, and even a 5% chance of killing Ye Li Dongjun!
If he didn’t act now, this opportunity would be lost.
“Where is Xia Feng?” Uncle Wei asked, a hint of suspicion in his deep voice.
*He is in a special state and cannot transmit telepathically.*
Xia Feng was currently hiding beneath Freya’s skirt in a non-corporeal form, with less than one-thousandth of a spirit particle available. His telepathic transmission range was less than a meter away.
So, he could only have Freya relay the message.
Uncle Wei harbored doubts, but he felt that since Freya had found his true form, she wouldn’t deceive him, nor would she be allied with Ye Li Dongjun.
!
At least, that was how it appeared on the surface.
However, he had to admit, this brat Xia Feng was as unexpected as ever, even after more than a year.
But to hold Freya hostage in front of Ye Li Dongjun— Freya was a Fourth-stage Spirit Master and also possessed Dragon race bloodline. Wasn’t this boy afraid of overplaying his hand and being killed by Freya?
As Uncle Wei pondered and speculated,
Ye Li Dongjun had also finished counting to three, shaking his head with a wry smile. “It seems, Little Wei, you aren’t very concerned about the life of your adopted son.”
“Fine, then you can continue to hide.”
Seeing that he couldn’t provoke Uncle Wei into revealing himself, Ye Li Dongjun wasn’t in a hurry. The blood-red vortex in his right eye spun rapidly, countless brilliant starlight illuminating within.
He could clearly sense that the Holy Solution of the Absolute Twin Pupils was nearing completion.
“Buzz—!”
A wave of light spread out. Everyone in the great hall felt the gravitational field suddenly intensify, making it difficult to breathe. The ground began to crack and collapse.
The blood-red vortex in Ye Li Dongjun’s right eye socket alternately condensed into blood-red twin pupils and dispersed into countless starlight. As they shifted, his handsome face also shone brilliantly, like a divine child descending to earth.
“Whoosh—”
At the same time, the twin pupils in his right eye completely solidified into a peculiar rose-gold hue, like two overlapping rose-gold planets, attached to and revolving around each other.
[Holy Solution Successful—]
Concurrently, Ye Li Dongjun clearly felt a soul-deep pleasure. His Mental Power had directly surged by 1000 soc due to the Holy Solution.
He closed his eyes, quietly savoring the power increase brought about by the Holy Solution.
As expected, after evolving into a pseudo S-grade, his abilities were indeed extraordinary.
Ye Li Dongjun’s lips curled into a slight smile. With this, his confidence for the upcoming Sumeru Throne battle had increased significantly.
It was a pity that although his spirit pressure had reached the required standard, he still couldn’t advance to the Sacred Realm in a short period.
However, it didn’t matter. If his realm was insufficient, his bloodline would compensate.
Ye Li Dongjun slowly opened his eyes, his calm gaze sweeping towards the distant second floor, fixing on the cold and beautiful face of the wine-red haired woman.
A faint smile played on his lips. It was time to begin consuming the Dragon cultivation power within Leya.
After a day of nourishment, the Dragon cultivation power within Leya should have dispersed, making this the optimal time for absorption!
