464: Chapter 464 Guilt

"Th-this... this this..."

Second Elder Ye Wenshan pointed at the four corpses, his lips trembling so much he couldn't speak; he thought he was hallucinating because his injuries were too severe.

Grand Elder Ye Zhengyuan stared at Ye Tian, his eyes filled with shock.

Is this the same kid who had just made a Breakthrough to the Ningyuan Realm not long before leaving home two years ago?

Only two years!

What on earth did he encounter outside?

Could it be that this kid has already reached the True Martial Realm...?!

Thinking of this term, Ye Zhengyuan trembled in fear himself, feeling it was impossible because it was simply too outrageous.

He knew Ye Tian had great talent, but in just two short years, reaching the eighth or ninth level of the Ningyuan Realm would already be fast; how could he possibly reach the True Martial Realm?

However, if he knew that Ye Tian's cultivation had already reached the Huahai Realm, which surpassed the True Martial Realm, his jaw would likely drop in shock.

"Ruyi, alright, stop crying for now."

Ye Tian patted Ye Ruyi's hand again: "What exactly is the situation with the Ye Family now? Where is my mother? Where is the Patriarch?"

Hearing Ye Tian ask about serious matters, Ye Ruyi finally let go and wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve.

She immediately pointed to the injured Ye Zhengyuan and the others on the sidelines, saying anxiously: "Big Brother Ye, please quickly check on my father and the Second Elder! They are severely injured and have lost so much blood!

Uncle Patriarch... Uncle Patriarch was invited to the Peng Family by that old bastard Peng Wanli; he said it was to discuss matters, but in reality, he was held hostage! Uncle Chen was taken away with him too!"

"Where is my mother?" Ye Tian's heart tightened.

"Auntie..." Ye Ruyi looked toward the inner courtyard, her voice lowering:

"Auntie's body was already weak to begin with. Over the past half year, the Peng Family has come to cause trouble every day, making life difficult for the family. Auntie has been worrying every day, unable to eat or sleep, and she fell ill a few days ago.

She is now lying in the back room, being taken care of by Xiao Cui, but her spirits are very low. She is dazed all day long and keeps calling your name..."

"My mother is ill?!"

Hearing that his mother had fallen ill, the fire in Ye Tian's heart flared up instantly, and his eyes turned red.

He wished he could immediately slaughter his way into the Peng Family!

But looking at the injured Elders before him, he knew that saving them was the priority right now!

He walked a few steps to stand in front of Ye Zhengyuan and the others.

The two wounds on Ye Zhengyuan's chest were deep and long, still oozing blood, and even breathing was difficult for him.

Second Elder Ye Wenshan was clutching his stomach with blood at the corner of his mouth; it was clear he had suffered internal injuries.

The situation of the other Elders was no better.

"Grand Elder, Second Elder, Uncles, let me stabilize your injuries first."

Without waiting for their reply, Ye Tian's hands had already struck out rapidly.

Ye Zhengyuan immediately felt the sharp pain in his chest subside by more than half. The bleeding stopped, and a force protected his heart, continuing to repair the injured areas.

Second Elder Ye Wenshan also felt the turmoil in his stomach calm down.

The other three Elders felt the same, their complexions visibly improving.

In just a few moments, the fatal injuries of the group were stabilized. Although they weren't completely healed, their lives were certainly saved.

This miraculous scene left the members of the Ye Family stunned, as if they were watching an immortal.

"Ye... Ye Tian, what is this..."

Ye Zhengyuan felt the changes in his body and couldn't even speak clearly.

"Just a small technique, we can talk about it later."

Ye Tian interrupted him, his eyes turning icy cold again: "Tell me, what exactly is going on with the Peng Family?"

Hearing this, Ye Zhengyuan recovered from his shock, took a deep breath, and said: "The Peng Family suddenly arrived in Luo City half a year ago.

I am not clear on exactly where they came from.

The Patriarch, Peng Wanli, has a cultivation of the Condensing Essence Seventh Level. The City Lord fought him, but was no match for him.

Peng Wanli has a younger brother named Peng Hai, who is the Grand Elder of the Peng Family and is at the fifth level of the Ningyuan Realm.

Additionally, there are at least seven or eight Guest Elders and Elders at the fourth level of the Ningyuan Realm, and even more at the second or third level!

Their overall strength is much stronger than our Ye Family and the Chen Family; even the City Lord's Mansion cannot afford to provoke them."

"This Peng Wang who came to cause trouble today is just one of their Guest Elders.

They come every few days to rob our shops and beat people.

Today was even more excessive; if you hadn't returned in time, Ruyi she..."

Ye Zhengyuan glanced at his daughter, his eyes turning red from lingering fear.

Condensing Essence Seventh Level, fifth level, a bunch of fourth levels...

Ye Tian sneered in his heart.

Just this?

In his eyes, there was no difference between them and a flock of chickens waiting to be slaughtered.

Not to mention his current cultivation, even when he first entered the inner Sect, dealing with them wouldn't have taken much effort.

"Which room is my mother in? Take me to see her quickly." Ye Tian was most anxious about his mother.

"I will take you!" Ye Ruyi said immediately.

"I will go too."

Shui Qingdie walked over at this moment, nodded to Ye Tian, and then bowed slightly to Ye Zhengyuan and the others: "Disciple of the Yaoguang Peak of the Liuli Xuan Sect, Shui Qingdie, greets you, Elders."

Liuli Xuan Sect!

Ye Zhengyuan and the others were shocked. Looking at Shui Qingdie again, their eyes immediately filled with a bit more respect and curiosity.

So Ye Tian went to a major Sect!

No wonder he became so strong!

This young lady is so beautiful; she clearly isn't ordinary.

"Please excuse the trivial matters of our family, Fairy."

Ye Zhengyuan said quickly.

"Grand Elder, you are too polite."

Shui Qingdie bowed in return, then she and Ye Tian followed Ye Ruyi and walked quickly toward the room where Liu Qinglan was recuperating.

On the way, they encountered many Ye Family servants and members of the side branches, who were hiding behind pillars and peeking through door cracks, their faces showing both fear and curiosity.

Seeing Ye Tian, many people widened their eyes and exclaimed in low voices: "It's Young Master Tian! It really is Young Master Tian who has returned!"

Ye Tian paid them no mind and soon arrived outside a room.

Pushing the door open, he smelled the scent of medicine.

Lying on the bed in the room was none other than Ye Tian's mother, Liu Qinglan.

She had aged significantly compared to two years ago and had become much thinner, with strands of white in her hair. She was currently lying with her eyes closed, her brows tightly furrowed, as if she were worrying even in her sleep.

A young maid was guarding the bedside, wiping her forehead.

"Mother..."

Ye Tian walked to the bedside. Seeing his mother in such a haggard state, his heart instantly ached, and he was filled with guilt.

For these past two years, he had been away and had completely failed to fulfill his duties as a son.

Now, seeing his mother ill because of family matters, his heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, and he wished he could slap himself a few times.

Perhaps because she heard the sound, Liu Qinglan's eyelids moved, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Her vision was still a bit blurry, but after slowly seeing the person standing in front of the bed clearly, her whole body trembled violently. Her eyes widened instantly, and she reached out with trembling hands:

"Ti... Tian'er? Is Mother hallucinating, or... or is Mother about to pass away, and this is why I see you?"

"Mother! You are not hallucinating! It's me, Tian'er has returned! Tian'er is unfilial and has let you suffer..."

Ye Tian grabbed his mother's withered hands, crouched by the bed, his voice hoarse.

"It really is Tian'er! It's my son!"

Liu Qinglan's tears streamed down. She struggled to sit up, clutching Ye Tian's hand tightly, her eyes scanning his face and body back and forth, as if she couldn't look at him enough.

"You've returned, you've really returned! Mother knew my son would definitely return! It's been two years, and there hasn't been a day that Mother hasn't missed you... *cough cough cough*..."

She became excited and started coughing.

"Mother, don't be anxious, speak slowly, I am right here."

Ye Tian quickly transferred a wisp of True Essence to her.

Liu Qinglan felt a warm current enter her body; her coughing stopped, and she felt much more energetic.

Only then did she notice that there were two people standing behind Ye Tian.

One was Ye Ruyi, and the other young woman... looked like a Fairy; she had never seen such a beautiful person before.

"Ruyi, you are here too. Who is this young lady..."

Liu Qinglan looked at Shui Qingdie.

"Hello, Auntie, my name is Shui Qingdie, and I am Junior Brother Ye's fellow Sect Senior Sister."

Shui Qingdie stepped forward, bowed obediently, and smiled very prettily.