"Whether it's true or false, you'll have to judge for yourself. I'm only telling you what I know." Ye Yu smiled.
Xu Xiuwan nodded, then reached out to touch Ye Yu's head, only for him to dodge aside.
Xu Xiuwan was not embarrassed by this. She merely said, "Sorry, I acted on impulse. If only you really were my nephew."
"It's fine." Ye Yu smiled, then turned and left the inn.
Inside the guest room, Xu An watched this scene—especially Xu Xiuwan's gentle expression—and his face became exceedingly ugly. In the end, he could not hold back any longer and rushed out. "Mother! Why can't you show some concern for me too?!"
Seeing Xu An, Xu Xiuwan's face darkened. She said coldly, "Concern for you? How else do you want me to concern myself with you? Because of your affairs, how many heavenly treasures have I squandered? Those resources could have supported an entire sect!"
"And what have you given me in return?! Get back inside!"
Hearing this, Xu An lowered his head, his fists clenched tight as his whole body trembled.
"Hold it back! Don't act like a useless piece of trash who does nothing but wipe his tears all day!" Xu Xiuwan cursed angrily.
Xu An silently nodded and walked back inside.
"Miss, the young master, he merely..." The old man beside Xu Xiuwan hesitated before speaking.
Xu Xiuwan irritably rubbed her brow and said, "Old Li, don't interfere in my family matters. You've crossed the line."
Old Li nodded at this and said nothing more.
"Enough. Go investigate what that boy said. That Nine Yin Nether Body absolutely cannot fall into anyone else's hands," Xu Xiuwan said.
"Yes, Miss." Old Li accepted the order and turned to leave. Yet when he reached the door, he pondered for