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Ye King's Mansion!

Those who can be called Noble Families in South Province are no simple folk, and the strongest three Noble Families are all referred to as Royal Families.

Their ancestors produced terrifying Great Powers.

The Ye Clan is one of them.

This plaque was left by the "Ye King" of that time, but he has long since departed for Central Province.

In fact, the Ye Clan here in South Province is merely a branch. The Ye Clan's headquarters might even be connected to Divine Province.

Central Province isn't even their main territory.

It can be said that the Ye Clan's foundation is among the best in this world.

Of course, they have many, many branches, and South Province is just one of them. Therefore, the Ye Clan in South Province only dominates South Province.

Ye Qiu stared at the three large characters and strode forward. Suddenly, in his eyes, the three characters seemed to flicker.

Ye Qiu frowned.

The next moment, he even felt as if the three large characters and his aura had united.

Ye Qiu could clearly feel his Cultivation and Qi and Blood fluctuating.

Although it wasn't powerful, it was as if he had been purified.

It had become more refined!

When strength is more refined, it is easier to control, and correspondingly, combat power naturally soars!

"Brother Snake, what's going on?" Ye Qiu thought.

Great Serpent said, "It's just Resonance."

Resonance?

Ye Qiu blinked. Back then, he knew this plaque contained a wisp of the Ye King's aura.

It was said that no one in the entire Ye Clan of South Province had been able to resonate with the Ye King for a hundred years.

He resonated?

Even as he approached further, a figure appeared within his perception.

This figure was extremely imposing, holding a sword in his hand, his gaze seemingly fixed on Ye Qiu.

However, Ye Qiu could not see his face.

But he guessed that this must be the manifestation of the aura left behind by that Ye King!

Moreover, he could feel an immense pressure.

The pressure grew heavier and heavier.

In the end, it was like a colossal mountain pressing down.

Ye Qiu's body trembled, his Qi and Blood surged.

His gaze suddenly sharpened. He recalled the image of the Fist Technique, that punch that shattered mountains and split the void.

"Break!" A surge of energy suddenly rose within him. He took a forceful step forward, raised his fist, and smashed it out!

BOOM--

The immense pressure seemed to shatter at that moment, and his body felt lightened.

The phantom figure in front of him rapidly dimmed, but before it completely faded, a sword light flashed.

Following that, Ye Qiu's eyes snapped open. He was still ten meters outside the mansion. Everything that had just happened seemed to be... an illusion!

However, Ye Qiu's mind truly gained a piece of information, accompanied by an image.

It was Swordsmanship!

The Ye Family revered the sword, and their Way of the Sword was ancient and exquisite, reputed to be among the best in South Province.

The Ye Family's divine ability... Invincible Sword!

The moment the sword is drawn, it is invincible!

However, Ye Qiu didn't play with swords, nor did he know how to play with the Ye Family's sword techniques!

His expression calmed. He walked forward as if nothing had happened. Upon reaching the mansion entrance, the guard on the left coldly asked, "Who goes there?"

Ye Qiu strode up the steps outside the mansion. As the guard's expression grew colder, he calmly replied, "Ye Qiu!"

The guard's expression changed. He seemed to recognize the name. He shifted his body, letting Ye Qiu pass.

Ye Qiu walked into the mansion. The Ye Family was truly vast and luxurious, with palaces, pavilions, rockeries, lakes, gardens, and corridors... ingeniously laid out and imbued with profound principles.

As he walked along the path, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he headed directly for the courtyard in his memory.

The courtyard was located in the depths of the estate. Green bamboo was planted outside the door. In the past, it had been meticulously trimmed, but now it looked messy.

Green Bamboo Residence!

He was born here and lived here for seven years. His mother, Wen Xi, also spent seven years with him here.

Back then, Ye Jiangshan was also there.

Creak--

He walked forward and pushed open the courtyard gate. The gate was already dilapidated, dust falling, accompanied by rotten wood chips.

He walked into the courtyard. It wasn't large and was now desolate, but it was filled with Ye Qiu's unforgettable memories.

Bit by bit...

He stepped on the weeds and walked towards the room, but he stopped at the entrance.

As if he didn't want to stir up more memories.

Those past good times, the later grievances, and now... it doesn't matter!

"Mother, I'm leaving." Ye Qiu uttered a few words softly, not entering the room, and turned to leave.

Leaving the courtyard, some people had already gathered outside the gate, seemingly knowing he had returned.

"Is he that Legitimate Son, Ye Qiu?" a young man asked, scrutinizing Ye Qiu's appearance.

He hadn't been born yet when Ye Qiu left back then.

"What Legitimate Son? He's just an Abandoned Son... How dare he show his face again!"

"I heard he killed Ye Hong and Ye Qian... He's been gone for so many years, and he hasn't changed his wicked ways!"

"Why was he sent away back then?"

"What else could it be? He had sticky fingers, stole the Matriarch's family heirloom, and poisoned the Young Master... He was only seven years old then, which shows his true nature!"

"Ah? No wonder the Clan Leader sent him away and never bothered with him... If it were me, I'd just beat him to death!"

"What does a seven-year-old know? It was all taught by his mother... His mother isn't anything good either!"

Facing these rumors and gossip, Ye Qiu didn't even look. People's mouths are like two sides of a coin; they can justify anything.

Even his mother, such a gentle and virtuous person, could be criticized, speculated about, and rumored about.

They even blamed his mother's improper conduct for Ye Jiangshan keeping an illegitimate son outside, forcing Ye Jiangshan to do so.