The Ye Family Murderer

Azure Cloud Courtyard.

Sunlight filtered through the branches of pine and bamboo, scattering patches of light and shadow across the ground.

A fresh breeze drifted in, carrying the crisp scent of grass, trees, and earth.

Ye Yunlan looked at the blue-robed youth lounging lazily in the rattan chair. After a moment of silence, he said, "I need to leave for a while."

Su Yi was taken aback. "Return to the Azure Profound Realm?"

Ye Yunlan shook his head. "The forces the Ye Family sent to the Azure Green Continent likely consist of more than just Ye Changchun and the other two. I need to investigate the situation and verify something."

Su Yi said, "What is it?"

Ye Yunlan said, "I'm worried that the clan's killing maniac may have come as well."

Killing maniac!

At the mention of that nickname, Ye Yunlan's expression turned grave in a rare display.

Su Yi asked with interest, "Is he formidable?"

"Not formidable. Deranged."

Ye Yunlan said in a deep voice, "His name is Ye Xiao. He is a madman who proves his Dao through slaughter, obsessed with battle and killing. In the Azure Profound Realm, countless experts have died at his hands, and his hands are stained with blood."

"Ye Xiao looks gentle, shy, and likable. But deep down, he is a deranged man who treats slaughter as the Great Dao and takes pleasure in killing."

"Ye Xiao is now at the mid-stage Spirit Wheel Realm. Though his seniority in the clan is low, his standing is exceedingly high. Before him, even a Seventh Elder like Ye Changchun must lower his brows and eyes, treating him with utmost respect."

"In the Azure Profound Realm, people regard Ye Xiao as the most dangerous killing fanatic among the Ye Clan's younger generation. Within the Ye Family,