Rebirth of the Cultivation Devil

The banquet was very lively. Although many people wore fake smiles, they all welcomed others with open arms, as no one dared to offend the influential Ye Family.

After food and drink, Ye Qingfeng leaned on Ouyang Liluo's shoulder, legs propped on a chair, appearing both arrogant and laid-back.

"It seems like my business is done!"

He exhaled slightly. Since leaving home years ago, his goal had been for this day.

Now that Liu Mei's identity was acknowledged and the Old Master of Ye Family had conceded, and he had achieved success beyond his peers, he suddenly felt a bit lost.

"It seems that after today, I can enjoy a normal life and return to school!"

He breathed in the intoxicating fragrance emanating from Ouyang Liluo, closed his eyes, and felt peaceful, undisturbed by the noise outside.

"What's going through your mind, you brat?"

Ye Gang suddenly walked over. Ouyang Liluo, seeing Ye Gang, quickly nudged Ye Qingfeng, slightly flustered.

After all, Ye Qingfeng's father had disappeared, and his mother had passed away.

Ye Gang was like an uncle and a father.

Ouyang Liluo felt like meeting a family elder.

"Ouyang Liluo, right?" Ye Gang nodded slightly to Ouyang Liluo, "No need to be formal."

Ye Qingfeng held Ouyang Liluo's delicate hand and said to Ye Gang, "Uncle Gang, I think after today, I'll return to school to study and have a proper romance. What do you think?"

Ye Gang looked at Ye Qingfeng with a gaze full of comfort, but the next moment, his tone suddenly turned stern.

"Brat, with your extraordinary abilities, wanting a normal life is probably impossible!"

Ye Qingfeng sensed the underlying meaning in Ye Gang's words.

"Uncle Gang, what do you mean?"

Ye Gang's gaze sharpened, and he continued, "This time I wasn't in Yanjing, which is why the border country's martial artists dared to cause trouble in Yanjing. Aren't you curious why I left Yanjing?"

Ye Qingfeng realized something was amiss. Under normal circumstances, Ye Gang would never leave Yanjing; even if he did, he'd take Liu Mei with him, but this time, it was exceptionally unusual.

"One reason I left Yanjing was because you were there, and I had no worries!"

"The second reason was to investigate something!"

"Something of great national importance!"

As soon as Ye Gang finished, Ye Qingfeng's eyes narrowed with some surprise.

He could feel from Ye Gang that this matter was definitely no small stream.

Concerning the nation's honor, this was no trivial matter. For Ye Gang to personally investigate, it was anything but simple.

"What is it?"

Ye Qingfeng asked.

Ye Gang glanced around. Although no one dared to eavesdrop on their conversation, he still shook his head.

"I won't tell you about it for now, but I believe someone will soon come looking for you!"

"In my opinion, you're the only one capable of handling it. You're the most suitable choice!"

Seeing Ye Gang's expression, Ye Qingfeng's previously confused heart was rekindled with great interest.

"Oh?" He laughed, "I'm really curious about what it is that even Uncle Gang takes so seriously!"

Ye Gang patted his shoulder and got up to leave.

"I'll take your Aunt Liu to get acquainted with the Ye Family environment. No big deal, take your girlfriend back to school tomorrow!"

Before leaving, Ye Gang gave Ye Qingfeng a knowing look.

"You are the greatest pride of the Ye Family!"

Ye Qingfeng sat in the chair, lightly stroking his chin. Ye Gang had already left, but he was still pondering what Ye Gang had said.

"Concerning the nation's honor? Interesting!"

A mischievous smile crept back onto his face as he thought his life wouldn't be monotonous again.

At night, Ye Qingfeng held Ouyang Liluo's hand as they walked along the campus path. The cool night breeze lifted Ouyang Liluo's lustrous black hair, gently brushing past Ye Qingfeng's nose.

"I really didn't expect that the silly guy I liked would become the famous Ye Jiujie!"

Ouyang Liluo walked backward, feeling completely at ease with Ye Qingfeng holding her, without any fear of tripping over.

"Actually, I didn't expect it either!"

Ye Qingfeng shrugged, "Unfortunately, I'm just this strong, sweeping away everyone. Sigh, you better keep an eye on me, or someone might snatch me away, and you won't find a place to cry!"

"So vain!"

Ouyang Liluo pinched Ye Qingfeng's nose and smiled sweetly.

But Ye Qingfeng's words "snatch me away" suddenly reminded her of someone.

"You, you're always deceiving. Over the years, I believe you haven't been with any girl, but haven't you broken many girls' hearts?"

Ouyang Liluo pouted and asked.

"Broke others' hearts?"

Ye Qingfeng awkwardly touched his nose.

"Well, I'm not really sure about that!"

Ouyang Liluo moved closer to Ye Qingfeng, a hint of cunning in her eyes.

"You're not being honest!" She lightly tapped Ye Qingfeng's nose and asked, "Bai Wan'er, you'll not say you don't know her, right?"

Ye Qingfeng didn't know how to answer, but Ouyang Liluo continued, "Do you know why I came to your dorm to find you?"

"It was Bai Wan'er. She explained your relationship to me; otherwise, do you think I would have forgiven you, hmph!"

With that, Ouyang Liluo turned her face away in a pout.

Ye Qingfeng hadn't expected Bai Wan'er to seek out Ouyang Liluo. He suddenly remembered the cold words he had said to Bai Wan'er that day.

"Stay away from me from now on. In my heart, you can never compare to Ouyang!"

He knew that his words were a sharp invisible weapon, and even he understood it.

"Feng, did you say something hurtful to her?" Ouyang Liluo turned back to him, "I can tell she was very sad when she left after explaining things to me."

"Just like when you left me, I especially understand that feeling!"

Ye Qingfeng embraced Ouyang Liluo, his voice gentle.

"Bai Wan'er is just a friend to me. I don't deny that she likes me!"

"But between us, there's no possibility. Now that I have you, I want no one else!"

Ouyang Liluo's heart was filled with sweetness. She nestled in Ye Qingfeng's arms, sighing softly.

Bai Wan'er had left a strong impression on her, but feelings couldn't be forced. She was already with Ye Qingfeng, and having to give him up was nearly impossible.

"I did tell her that day to stay away from me in the future!"

"I can imagine how she feels now, but this is probably the best outcome!"

Ye Qingfeng stroked Ouyang Liluo's silky black hair and continued, "Let her let go and find another young talent. That would be the happiest ending for everyone!"

Ouyang Liluo looked up at Ye Qingfeng, suddenly feeling a tinge of reluctance.

She shook her head and sighed softly, "Feng, do you even understand a girl's heart?"