Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

SPURT!

As the two voices faded, Ye Wushuang spat out a mouthful of blood!

”Young Master, are you alright?!”

Lan Xinyu rushed to Ye Wushuang’s side, her face etched with worry.

”I’m fine,” Ye Wushuang said flatly. His eyes were filled with a sharp light. Though he claimed to be fine, his Divine Court was in turmoil.

Divine Soul Power!

That shout from Patriarch Zong had carried a terrifying Divine Soul Power, intended to destroy his Divine Court and thus obliterate him.

If Dongfang Zhan hadn’t intervened in time, Ye Wushuang would have certainly been struck down.

A Nirvana Realm expert’s soul and Divine Sense merge, transforming into a mysterious and powerful Divine Soul. Divine Soul Power doesn’t attack the physical body. Instead, it targets a Cultivator’s weakest point—the Divine Court!

’Patriarch Zong, this is a debt I, Ye Wushuang, will see paid,’ Ye Wushuang thought, gazing toward the Holy City, his eyes filled with icy intent.

”Let’s head back.”

After glancing at the Shadow Demon King, Ye Wushuang called out to Lan Xinyu and the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc, and they returned to the tavern in the Holy City.

As soon as he entered the tavern, the Shopkeeper walked up to Ye Wushuang, bowed deeply, and said, ”Young Master, my master requests your presence.”

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang thought for a moment, then said to the Shadow Demon King, ”You stay and watch over her. Xiaoo Yue, you’re with me. We’re going to the Dongfang Mansion.”

”Young Master, let him go with you. You don’t need to worry about me.” Lan Xinyu knew that Ye Wushuang was leaving the Shadow Demon King behind to protect her. While touched by the gesture, she also hated her own lack of strength, feeling she was a burden to her Young Master.

”Young Master Ye, rest assured. The incident with Miss Lan’s abduction will not happen a second time on the Dongfang Family’s territory,” the Shopkeeper said respectfully.

However, Ye Wushuang still chose to leave the Shadow Demon King behind. Although the Dongfang Family Master had saved him, he couldn’t relax one bit until he understood their intentions.

Then, led by the Shopkeeper, it wasn’t long before Ye Wushuang and the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc arrived at the Dongfang Mansion.

The Dongfang Mansion was vast, with countless pavilions, towers, long corridors, and gardens.

Following the Shopkeeper, Ye Wushuang passed through several long corridors and arrived at the main hall.

Three people were standing in the main hall.

One was a vigorous middle-aged man. He was the Dongfang Family Master, a Nirvana Realm expert, Dongfang Zhan!

Beside him stood two young men.

One of them was Dongfang Youdi, still dressed in his usual eccentric fashion.

The other looked somewhat similar to Dongfang Youdi, but his vital energy was blazing, his eyes were sharp and focused, and he exuded an invincible aura.

Ye Wushuang could guess who this person was. He had to be the second-ranked expert on the Dragon List, Dongfang Wudi!

”Patriarch, Young Master Ye has arrived!”

The Shopkeeper stepped forward and said with a respectful bow.

”You may leave.” Dongfang Zhan nodded. After the Shopkeeper left, he walked toward Ye Wushuang and the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc.

”Thank you for your help, Senior. This junior is endlessly grateful.”

Ye Wushuang also looked at Dongfang Zhan and bowed with his fists clasped. If not for this man’s intervention, he feared Patriarch Zong would not have retreated.

”Not bad. No wonder you could throw the Zong Family into such chaos that not even the chickens and dogs were spared. You’re really something, kid,” Dongfang Zhan said with a laugh as he sized up Ye Wushuang.

”You flatter me.” Ye Wushuang said with a neutral expression, clasping his fists and asking, ”May I ask why the Dongfang Family Master has sought out this junior?”

Dongfang Zhan laughed. ”It’s nothing much. I heard from that little rascal Youdi that he made a new friend whom he praised highly. So, I invited you over today to get to know you.”

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang’s brow furrowed. ’Would the patriarch of a Noble Family really invite him over just to get acquainted?’

Seeing Ye Wushuang’s expression, Dongfang Zhan also smiled and asked, ”You don’t believe me?”

”A little,” Ye Wushuang admitted. ”As the Dongfang Family Master, Senior, you must be incredibly busy. How would you have time to meet a junior like me? If there is something you need from this junior, please say so. If it is within my power, I will certainly help.”

”It seems I can’t hide it from you, kid!”

Hearing this, Dongfang Zhan’s eyes narrowed. He smiled and said, ”Actually, it’s nothing major. I just hope that this little troublemaker Youdi can follow you from now on.”

At this, Ye Wushuang looked at Dongfang Youdi, only to see him give a suggestive look, which made the corner of Ye Wushuang’s mouth twitch.

Ye Wushuang stared at Dongfang Zhan and said slowly, ”Senior, to be honest with you, this junior has too many enemies. I don’t know when I might bleed out and die on my path. If he follows me, I can’t guarantee anything!”

Enemies!

Dongfang Zhan’s eyes narrowed. He asked, ”How many?”

Ye Wushuang said flatly, ”Enough to annihilate the Dongfang Family in an instant!”

Hearing this, Dongfang Zhan studied Ye Wushuang deeply. From his tone, he could tell Ye Wushuang wasn’t lying. His enemies truly could annihilate the Dongfang Family in an instant.

’But why is his expression so calm as he says it?’

Beside them, Dongfang Wudi’s gaze also sharpened. ’If what he says is true,’ he thought, ’how is it possible that Ye Wushuang is still alive?’

After a long silence, Dongfang Zhan finally said, ”No matter how many enemies you have, let that little rascal Youdi follow you. My Dongfang Family will support you!”

Ye Wushuang was astonished. ’Just to have Dongfang Youdi stay by my side, he’s willing to tie the entire Dongfang Family to my fate?’

”As for why, I’ll let this little rascal explain it to you slowly in the future.” Aware of Ye Wushuang’s thoughts, Dongfang Zhan said, not resolving Ye Wushuang’s confusion.

”Since Senior has such courage, this junior has no reason to refuse.”

Ye Wushuang smiled faintly. ’With a Major Influence like the Dongfang Family helping me, things might get a little easier.’

Finally, Dongfang Zhan added, ”Of course, if you have any requests, my Dongfang Family can help you with those as well.”

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang looked at Dongfang Zhan and didn’t stand on ceremony. ”This junior does indeed have a matter I’d like to trouble Senior with!”

Dongfang Zhan asked, ”What is it?”

”I would like to ask Senior to help this junior find someone. His name is Ye Xuan. He is my father, and he is also in the Holy City right now.” Ye Wushuang explained. It wouldn’t be easy for him to find his father alone in the vast Holy City. The Dongfang Family, however, was a considerable power with influence throughout the Holy City; finding one person should be much easier for them.

”Done. I’ll have news for you in a few days,” Dongfang Zhan agreed.

After some more conversation, Ye Wushuang clasped his fists and took his leave.

Watching Ye Wushuang leave, Dongfang Wudi asked, ”Father, is the opportunity to change my younger brother’s fate truly with him?”

”That boy’s Destiny is too profound; I cannot see his future. If that little rascal follows him, there might be a chance. As his father, I can only take this gamble.”

Dongfang Zhan sighed, raising his head to gaze at the firmament, his thoughts unreadable.

”Patriarch, a message has arrived from the Holy Palace.”

Not long after, a middle-aged man hurried into the main hall.

”What is it?”

Dongfang Zhan and his two sons looked at the newcomer.

”Patriarch, word from the Holy Palace is that His Majesty the Great Emperor has issued a decree. He intends to find a husband for the Princess,” the middle-aged man reported.

”Find a husband? The Grand Emperor’s turmoil has already begun, the great struggle for supremacy is starting, and Major Influences are emerging one after another. The Grand Emperor Country is beset with crises. What is His Majesty trying to do by seeking a husband for the Princess at a time like this?”

Dongfang Zhan’s brow furrowed.

Meanwhile, Ye Wushuang and the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc had just stepped into the tavern when someone followed them in.

”Young Master Ye, please wait!”

The person called out.

Ye Wushuang turned to look. A tall, slender woman walked up to him. He asked flatly, ”Miss, can I help you?”

”Young Master Ye, the Ten Thousand Treasures Celestial Workshop will be holding an auction in one month. The Workshop Master would like to invite you to attend.”

The woman handed him an invitation card.

’An auction?’

Ye Wushuang was taken aback. He accepted the invitation and glanced at it, but then his eyes suddenly narrowed. He caught a faint scent on the card—a woman’s perfume.

’This scent… it’s familiar!’