Chapter 1017: His Hope Is Crushed

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Seeing Ye Yikun like that, Ye Leng’an didn’t feel sorry for him. She believed he got what he deserved.

Leaning against the wall, Ye Yikun saw Ye Leng’an come in but stayed put. He didn’t show any anger or bitterness, just glanced at Ye Leng’an briefly before turning away.

Observing Ye Yikun’s demeanor, Ye Leng’an smirked. “Oh, looks like Old Master Ye has surrendered, huh?”

Even though Ye Yikun appeared resigned, she couldn’t buy it. Even in such tough times, she doubted he’d really throw in the towel. To her, his current attitude was probably just a show to mislead others. But she wasn’t bothered. Her goal today was to shatter all of Ye Yikun’s hopes.

“What’s the point?” Ye Yikun looked at Ye Leng’an, his expression unmoved. “Ye Leng’an, did you come here today just to ridicule a failure like me?”

“Of course not,” Ye Leng’an replied with a smile, shaking her head. “I came to show you something.”

As she spoke, Ye Leng’an raised her right hand, palm open. Then, a white sphere of light appeared in her palm. Its energy felt strangely familiar.

Ye Yikun, who had been sitting, stood up immediately when he saw the white energy sphere. He seemed less defeated, his eyes filled with longing.

“Familiar, huh?” Ye Leng’an teased with a smirk, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “This is the life force and cultivation I absorbed from you through that reverse formation.”

“What’s your game, Ye Leng’an?”

Though he wanted to reclaim what was his, Ye Yikun knew he was no match for Ye Leng’an now. Plus, he doubted she intended to return the power.

“Ye Yikun, I’m not like you.” Ye Leng’an’s smile remained. “The path of cultivation is tough; there are no shortcuts. So, I don’t value cultivation obtained from others.”

Ye Yikun squinted at her. “So, you’re here to return what’s rightfully mine.” Though he doubted it, he couldn’t help but hope.

“What are you thinking!” Ye Leng’an regarded Ye Yikun as if he were a fool. “Do you think I’d be that foolish? I’m not that naïve.”

With that, she closed her palm. The white energy vanished instantly.

“No!” Ye Yikun cried out, but his weak body couldn’t match Ye Leng’an’s swift actions. He watched helplessly as his power disappeared.

“Ye Leng’an, I’ll kill you!” Ye Yikun’s eyes blazed with rage.

“You don’t stand a chance,” Ye Leng’an replied calmly. “Even in the past, you were no match for me.”

Ye Yikun’s anger only grew at Ye Leng’an’s disdain. If looks could kill, she’d be in pieces.

“Ye Yikun, I’m here to show you your power disappearing from this world.” Ye Leng’an’s smile was indifferent. “If not for your greed, none of this would’ve happened. You can’t blame others; it’s your own doing.”

“I did nothing wrong.” Even now, Ye Yikun didn’t see his fault. He looked crazed. “Ye Leng’an, don’t lecture me. You’re not qualified. You’d make the same choice in my shoes. When on the verge of death, anyone would cling to survival like I did. Your judgment is easy when you haven’t faced what I have.”

“I’m different,” Ye Leng’an replied calmly. “I’d never choose your path. I wouldn’t sacrifice lives for power.”

Ye Yikun sneered, clearly disbelieving.

Unfazed, Ye Leng’an continued. “So, Ye Yikun, you must face the consequences of your choices. And so must the Ye family. You probably guessed as much! Now that your deeds are exposed, the Ye family’s reputation is ruined. You can forget about restoring its glory. You’re now the family’s eternal disgrace.”

Each word pierced Ye Yikun’s chest, draining his face of color.

Ye Leng’an shrugged, then left the cell.

Today’s events had surely crushed Ye Yikun’s hope.

That, she thought, was the ultimate punishment.

Seeing Ye Leng’an leave, Huangfu Ruiling reached out. “Is everything settled?”

“Yes.” Ye Leng’an nodded, smiling brightly. “All sorted.”

Huangfu Ruiling’s expression softened at Ye Leng’an’s smile, his eyes filled with love.

Ye Leng’an smiled back and took Huangfu Ruiling’s hand. “Let’s go!”