43: Ye Kong is not worthy of the Ye family?

The others, meanwhile, snapped back to reality, gazing at the dazzling necklace.

Everyone was utterly shocked.

This necklace was no ordinary item!

Just then, someone shouted.

"Am I seeing things? Isn't that the glow of an Earth Rank item? Could this necklace be Earth Rank?"

"That's right, this is an Earth Rank treasure."

"Holy cow, is Ye Kong giving her an Earth Rank treasure?"

"An Earth Rank treasure, that's a Family's ultimate treasure."

"Among the various Families in Jinan, the most powerful item they have is a Profound Weapon."

"Even in a big city like ours, there's only one Earth Rank treasure, yet Ye Kong has brought out an Earth Rank treasure."

Many people were discussing.

Most people, upon hearing of an Earth Rank treasure, were dumbfounded.

This was an ultimate treasure.

It could not be measured by money.

Such a treasure, once revealed, would definitely cause a bloody storm, and everyone would madly vie for it.

"This child is truly remarkable!"

Zhao Wuji saw this scene from the shadows, and the greed in his eyes grew thicker.

He had already determined that everything of Ye Kong's would be his.

How could an impoverished fellow suddenly become so rich? He must be hiding some incredible secret.

Just then.

Ye Liting listened to the surrounding discussions and only then realized that this necklace was an Earth Rank treasure.

Even she was startled.

However, there was more joy.

Ye Liting shyly looked up at Ye Kong: "Kong Ge, this is the best birthday gift I've ever received in my life."

On the other side.

A servant pushed in a seven-tiered cake.

Now.

Everyone's attention was focused on Ye Kong and Ye Liting; their previous disdain for Ye Kong was now replaced with a hint of respect.

"Blow out the candles."

Ye Kong reached out and ruffled Ye Liting's head.

"Mhm."

Ye Liting silently clasped her hands together in her heart.

"I don't want great wealth or status; I only want to be with Kong Ge, forever and ever!"

After making a wish, Ye Liting gently blew out the candles.

"Young Miss!" A cry of surprise rang out.

At this moment.

A middle-aged man walked out; his gaze was sharp, and his entire being exuded a terrifying Qi that made people tremble.

Everyone's attention was drawn to this middle-aged attendant.

A surge of True Qi erupted from his body.

They could feel that this was a powerful expert.

At the very least, he was no weaker than a Martial General.

Everyone was greatly surprised; wasn't this a subordinate of the Ye Family?

A servant of a prominent Family in Jinan City.

How could his strength be so great?

Could it be?

The Ye Family's background was not small.

This matter was not as simple as they thought.

"Did you feel the True Qi fluctuation just now? Such a True Qi fluctuation, even a Martial General couldn't achieve it."

"The pressure he gives me is too strong; my father is a Martial General."

"What exactly is the Ye Family's background? I see by his attire that he's just a subordinate. A subordinate of the Ye Family is not to be underestimated. The Ye Family's foundation is simply unimaginable."

"Don't think too much; such a background is beyond our guess. The people of the Ye Family are very likely from the Capital."

"I think so too! I heard that many prominent Families in the Capital have members of the God Race."

"I originally thought that Ye Kong's identity and talent were enough to shock people."

"It turns out the Ye Family's origin is even more terrifying than I imagined."

"This is the God Race! Just thinking about it is terrifying; how powerful is the God Race!"

"It's just that I don't know if, with the Ye Family's status, they will accept Ye Kong? Ye Kong's talent is only strong among us here. I heard there are many peerless Geniuses in the Capital; his talent wouldn't amount to much in the Capital."

"Probably so, Ye Kong is nothing in the eyes of the Ye Family."

...For a time, everyone was guessing who Ye Liting was, and also wondering if the Ye Family would be interested in Ye Kong.

Just then, Li Xiaolu was also utterly shocked.

She only knew that Ye Liting would one day depart from Jinan City, but she never expected the Ye Family's background to be so immense.

Lin Wu looked at Ye Kong with some surprise.

He also didn't expect such a thing to happen.

The ordinary person the Young Miss favored in this year's 36-city unified examination actually took first place.

He could even defeat a Peak Level 5 Golden Lion.

At his age, he was already a Martial General.

Such talent was not inferior to the youths in the Capital.

But in the Capital, Geniuses were like clouds; Ye Kong's strength was far from those Prodigies, and he had no background whatsoever.

What a pity!

What was a Martial General?

Compared to our Ye Family, it was like heaven and earth.

He had no backing.

Only in a small place like Jinan City could he become a local overlord.

Alas!

He would never be able to marry our Young Miss in this lifetime.

Lin Wu shook his head, a look of helplessness on his face.

"Young man, you're not bad, but your status is not worthy of my Young Miss."

Lin Wu shook his head regretfully.

Ye Kong's expression was calm, like Mount Tai pressing down, unmoving.

A trace of sadness appeared on Ye Liting's face.

She knew that she would probably have to leave this time, and once she returned to the Capital, she might never see Ye Kong again.

"Young Miss, let's depart now."

Lin Wu turned and looked at Ye Liting.

However, he also understood.

These words would surely hurt the Young Miss's heart, but he had to say them.

He wanted his Young Miss to understand that she and Ye Kong were not on the same level at all.

How could a toad be with a swan?

At this moment.

Ye Liting stood there blankly, not saying a word.

Seeing this, the crowd behind her couldn't help but snicker.

Indeed.

The Ye Family didn't put Ye Kong in their eyes.

"Even if you have high talent, so what? Compared to those Families in the Capital, it's really a case of a small witch meeting a great one.

"Exactly!"

Everyone echoed.

"In this era, what does talent matter? Without a powerful background, you'll still be looked down upon."

"I think he probably intended to show off his talent today and then pursue her. But her Family thinks he's not worthy."

"If I were him, I wouldn't have the nerve to stand here; I'd quickly hide."

"Hmph!"

A cold shout, like a clap of thunder, resounded throughout the entire room.

Everyone's eardrums buzzed.

Ye Kong glanced.

In an instant.

His eyes gleamed with purple Thunder Light.

Those who had been mocking earlier suddenly felt as if they were being watched by a deity, a fear welling up from the depths of their hearts.

In a flash.

Several people dared not make a sound, obediently shutting their mouths.

Immediately after.

The streaks of purple light in Ye Kong's eyes instantly vanished.

He looked at Ye Liting.

"Liting, are you leaving?"