That afternoon, the Ye Family Ancient Clan sent Fifth Elder Ye Qingtian and Ye Jingming, Ye Qingluan's father, to Ping'an City to thank Jiang Ping'an. They traveled on a Golden-Winged Peng, so they arrived quickly.
When Ye Qingyan saw members of his family arrive, he finally let out a complete sigh of relief.
Although he believed Jiang Ping'an would not deceive him, Jiang Ping'an had rushed off to seek aid and returned in only a few dozen breaths. It still left Ye Qingyan feeling unsettled—it was simply too far beyond anything he could imagine.
"Jiang the Sacred Body, thank you for arriving in time and driving back the Celestial Race. Otherwise, the Ye Clan Grotto-Heaven might already have fallen, and our Ye Family Ancient Clan would have been destroyed, our families scattered." Representing the Ye Family Ancient Clan, Ye Qingtian bowed deeply to Jiang Ping'an in gratitude.
Ye Jingming stood behind Ye Qingtian and bowed as well.
Jiang Ping'an hurried forward and helped Ye Qingtian and Ye Jingming up. He said sincerely, "You are giving me far too much credit. The Ye Family Ancient Clan and I are related by marriage, not to mention that I have received many benefits and kindnesses from the Ye Family Ancient Clan. How could I stand idly by when the Ye Family Ancient Clan was in danger?"
"Fifth Elder, Father-in-law, please sit. Let us talk while seated."
Ye Qingluan also said, "Yes, Dad, Fifth Elder, please sit quickly."
After they took their seats, Ye Jingming said, "Ping'an, the family must guard against the Celestial Race returning, so the three Sacred Ancestors could not leave the Ye Clan Grotto-Heaven to thank you in person. The clan head must also oversee the post-battle affairs and could not leave the Ye Clan Grotto-Heaven. Therefore, Fifth Elder and