The Ye family members living in the small courtyard turned frighteningly pale when they heard the news.
Ye Xuan in particular.
He had originally thought that once they reached the Myriad Dynasty, they would soon be able to take this place down. Yet the Great Zhou Dynasty's sudden arrival had delayed their progress.
As a result, they still had not formally announced their whereabouts to the outside world.
What he had not expected even more was that Ye Yu had actually wrested Great Flame back from the Blood Demon Race.
That had been an opportunity to enter the Ye family. Such a perfect opportunity had slipped through his fingers just like that. He was unwilling to accept it.
Ye Fan sat opposite him, his head lowered and his expression equally grim.
He had not expected Ye Zhentian to return so quickly. By his estimation, Ye Zhentian should have needed at least another half year before returning.
Now, they were staying in this small courtyard and did not dare act rashly. Xiao Xuan had already been captured by Great Zhou's people once. If they showed themselves again and were discovered by Great Zhou, the consequences would truly be unimaginable.
They could not send the news out, and Ye Zhentian had no way of learning the truth. Would that not mean Ye Yu could say whatever he wanted?
Ye Qingqing, on the other hand, was delighted.
Ye Xuan pondered for a long time, then took a deep breath and returned to his room. He set up a soundproofing formation and invited Xue Qin out.
"You should know about the current situation as well. Once Ye Yu returns to the Ye family, it will do none of us any good."
Xue Qin's expression was grave as well. How could she not know how