492: Chapter 492 Prepared

Huh?!

They had just been chattering away, but upon hearing this situation, they all turned their gaze to the Family head who had suggested the idea. In an instant, they felt this guy was a genius.

This way, they could find a scapegoat.

After Ye Qing turned them away, wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone if they went to visit then?

This is good, this is good.

"Alright, we'll spread this news. However, we also need to prepare ourselves. After the first wave of people goes over, we'll follow right behind. That way, we can connect seamlessly."

"Right, let's spread this news on a small scale first."

"Let's go, let's go."

"..."

As everyone spoke, they also began to take action.

Half an hour later, within the Shangguan Family, Shangguan Yanran also received the news that Ye Qing had arrived at the Imperial Capital Barrier.

Hearing how Ye Qing was being received, even Shangguan Yanran was stunned for a moment. She then slowly sat down, her heart filled with shock.

This was truly somewhat terrifying. Ye Qing's prowess was indeed beyond her imagination.

Back when they met at the Jinling Barrier in the Li Family, Ye Qing wasn't all that powerful yet. But afterwards, Ye Qing soared straight up, reaching his current state.

"Young Miss, it seems you missed a great opportunity. You met Ye Qing when he was still weak. If you had formed a Contract with Ye Qing back then, you would be his artifact spirit now. You could have said to be enjoying the good life with Ye Qing. And look, all the families that have good relations with Ye Qing have gained many benefits. If you had formed a Contract with Ye Qing earlier, our Family would be even more prosperous now..."

The maid spoke, a smile on her face as if joking.

Listening to the maid's words, Shangguan Yanran, in her daze, nodded slightly.

Then, her face flushed red. She had fallen for this girl's trick!

She had been far too careless.

She turned her head, looking at the maid's astonished eyes, her face growing even redder.

"Asking for a beating!"

"How could I possibly be someone so casual?"

...

"Hey, Young Miss, stop chasing me! I was just joking earlier! Besides, you nodded just now!"

"This isn't my fault! I was just stating facts. Did I hit a nerve? Hehe, don't be shy. It's not like there's no chance now."

...

The maid ran while speaking. Behind her, Shangguan Yanran listened to the maid's words. Ye Qing's face from before appeared vividly in her mind, and her cheeks grew increasingly red.

"Alright, alright, what are you two doing?"

Over here, a High-ranking Official saw the two and quickly called them to a stop.

Shangguan Yanran looked at the person before her. "Little Uncle, where are you going? And with so many things prepared, making such a big fuss."

"The Family received news about Ye Qing. It seems Ye Qing was arranged by the military to stay at the Fengqing Mountain Villa. Your father found out and, along with the old master, is preparing to take gifts to visit. Coincidentally, you had a brief encounter with Ye Qing back at the Jinling Barrier, so your father sent me to fetch you as well. This way, perhaps we can establish a connection with Ye Qing more quickly."

"Young Miss, what a great opportunity," the maid whispered into Shangguan Yanran's ear upon hearing this.

Shangguan Yanran: "..."

Your words are simply too many!

In an instant, Shangguan Yanran's attitude wasn't very good.

This girl seems to be itching for a beating.

However, it seems Father is in quite a hurry. Better set off quickly.

After all, Ye Qing is now a red-hot celebrity. This news definitely couldn't have been obtained by just our Family; surely other families have it too.

So, those families are probably all rushing towards the Fengqing Mountain Villa. Better hurry; if we're late, we really might not get a spot in line.

Afterwards.

Shangguan Yanran also set off.

A while later.

They arrived at the Fengqing Mountain Villa.

Looking at the scene ahead, Shangguan Yanran's eyes widened in disbelief, hardly believing what she was seeing.

Good grief.

This place could be described as a long queue.

Moreover, it was the heads of various Imperial Capital families who had come, each bringing quite a few things.

At a glance, they were clearly coming prepared.

Good grief...

"Ye Qing is simply too popular now. Even though we came so quickly, we're still late."

"That's normal."

Seeing this situation, the Shangguan Family head shook his head. Ye Qing's current strength in Huaxia had reached a terrifying level. Furthermore, achieving such power at such a young age meant his future development was practically limitless. These Family heads were all shrewd individuals; they must have rushed over at top speed. However, judging by the looks of it, it seems none of these people have managed to enter.

"Shangguan, you've come too."

Over here, Bai Kai also saw the Shangguan Family head. He walked over with Bai Muya, Bai Rou, and a few High-ranking Officials.

"Whoa, you came pretty early. So? Why haven't you gone in?"

"The way you put it... you just arrived, so you might not know. Ye Qing isn't seeing anyone today."

"I think it's precisely because there are too many people here. If it were just one or two, Ye Qing might have met them. But with so many..."

The two men spoke.

Afterwards, Shangguan Yanran also looked towards Bai Muya and Bai Rou, walking over to them.

"What's going on? You came so early and still couldn't get in to see Ye Qing?"

"Ye Qing is simply avoiding everyone, refusing to see anyone. All these Family heads' plans have fallen through. Now they can only wait here. Although, waiting here doesn't seem to be of much use..."

Listening to the other party's words, Shangguan Yanran's eyes widened in shock, hardly believing what she was hearing. Good grief, all these Family heads are going to wait here?

These Family heads—she had glanced at them earlier—were all heads of prominent and influential families in the Imperial Capital. Any one of them pulled out at random wielded considerable power. But now, they were all waiting respectfully outside. Ye Qing's current influence was truly too terrifying.

The gap compared to the Ye Qing she saw back at the Jinling Barrier was simply too vast.

Who would have thought that the youth from back then would have grown to such an extent now.

Thinking this, Shangguan Yanran couldn't help but sigh.

It seems she wouldn't get to see Ye Qing today. It probably wouldn't be easy to see him later either.