Chapter 2245 - 2246: Benefactor! (Second Update)
The next day.
After studying the Bloodline Power all night, Ye Qiu hadn’t figured much out. Breaking through the limits wasn’t easy. It was like getting the blood in one’s body closer and closer to the ancestors’ blood, becoming purer, then it might be possible.
Similar to an Ancestral Return!
However, Ye Qiu pondered for an entire night without any clue. It seemed he had to consult with the elder in this regard.
Although the power of Demonization, when exerted, is influenced by slaughter, Ye Qiu has always controlled it well, never losing his mind to it or being occupied by slaughter.
Demonization still needed a way to break it. The demon avatar, although at the monarch level, was ultimately just an avatar and not himself. Moreover, now, wanting the monarch demon to evolve was no ordinary difficulty.
If he didn’t enhance his strength, he could only tread in place.
Teacher Zhuang Miao Shan seemed to be in meditation and hadn’t woken up. It should be from the insights generated in his battle with the Heavenly Emperor’s shadow, which he was still digesting.
Ye Qiu got up and left the room, intending to find the elder he met before to get some guidance. With that elder’s martial arts experience, it was more than enough to guide him.
Just after stepping out of the room, Ye Qiu was contemplating whom to ask about the elder’s residence when a few figures appeared ahead.
Ye Qiu immediately walked over and asked as soon as he was close, "Excuse me, may I know where Senior Xuan Ye’s residence is?"
Xuan Ye was that senior’s name, and this name was naturally well-known and well-recognized here.
Upon hearing Ye Qiu’s question, the group stopped immediately.
"Are you the one brought back by Lord Lei, a member of the Du Gu clan?" The leading man scrutinized Ye Qiu and asked.
"I heard about yesterday. By the looks of the unfamiliar face, it should be him." Another person beside the strong man added.
Ye Qiu looked at the few strong men and smiled, "If no other member of Du Gu clan entered here yesterday, then it should be me."
"That’s great, the royal clan has grown stronger again."
"Welcome back to the royal clan."
"You are guardians of the Du Gu clan, and frankly, the Du Gu clan should thank you even more," Ye Qiu said.
"Not at all, this is the duty and obligation of us Guardians." As he spoke, the burly man suddenly let out a light "huh," and his gaze at Ye Qiu changed slightly: "Why does your voice sound familiar? Have we met somewhere before?"
Ye Qiu smiled and did not speak. He naturally recognized who these people were; they were the Guardians from the Du Gu clan he rescued from the hands of Emperor Fifteen.
At that time, he wore a mask, so they didn’t know what he looked like. Unexpectedly, someone among them remembered his voice.
As the burly man recalled, he suddenly remembered and exclaimed, "You were the one who saved us that day?"
The few other strong men around were also momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then all looked at Ye Qiu with a face full of surprise.
"It was you; it definitely was you. I remember your voice from that time. No wonder you helped us; turns out you are one of the royal clan," the strong man said excitedly.
"Is he really that expert from that day?"
"It’s him, definitely him. Our leader’s hearing is sharpest; he couldn’t mistake someone."
The other burly men also became excited in an instant. If it wasn’t for Ye Qiu rescuing them back then, they wouldn’t be standing here intact, let alone being killed, they’d be tortured beyond recognition.
The Heavenly Palace not only treated the Du Gu clan cruelly but was equally ruthless to those Guardians still protecting the Du Gu clan.
"Ahem, I want to know where Senior Xuan Ye lives; could you guide me?" Ye Qiu neither admitted nor denied, shifting the topic back to Xuan Ye.
"You want to see Senior Xuan Ye, we’ll take you there right away." The lead strong man, very grateful for Ye Qiu’s lifesaving grace, was prepared to put everything down to lead Ye Qiu.
"Thank you very much," Ye Qiu said.
The strong man was straightforward and led the way immediately, and the other few strong men, also filled with gratitude towards Ye Qiu, naturally walked ahead to guide as well.
During this time, Ye Qiu saw a group of youths training in the open space at a distance. Not far ahead, there were middle-aged Martial Artists meditating in silent cultivation.
"Benefactor, they are the hope of the royal clan. Once they mature, the royal clan will become stronger, and one day, it will return to the heavens and regain its past glory," the strong man said with a smile.
Ye Qiu didn’t say much, listening quietly while on the way to Senior Xuan Ye’s residence. The strong man explained the minor details of the place to Ye Qiu, which he fully grasped.
Before reaching Senior Xuan Ye’s dwelling, a young man came ahead.
The young man blocked the path; the strong men saluted him and said, "Sir."
"You are that Ye Qiu, right?" the young man said, staring at Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu noticed a hint of hostility in the young man’s eyes, somewhat baffling since he didn’t even know this person, so why would there be animosity?
"Yes, I am," Ye Qiu admitted frankly without avoiding it.
"Since it’s you, let’s fight then."
With that, the young man unexpectedly took the initiative to attack, startling the strong men, who hurried to stop him, "Sir, he is also of royal blood, why are you attacking him?"
"It’s none of your business; step aside." The young man’s face was arrogant, and with a direct push of his hand, the strong men were shaken aside, and he swiftly moved to attack.
Ye Qiu frowned, this young man was quite arrogant, using his status as a Du Gu to treat the Guardians this way?
He couldn’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment. If Du Gu people were like this, forget about regaining former glory.
The Guardians were dedicated to the Du Gu clan, never following the Imperial clan in betrayal—this should be remembered, not treated condescendingly.
Ye Qiu got angry. Such descendants of the Du Gu clan disappointed him, completely ruining his good mood.
Whoosh!
The young man’s attack was fast, and his movements were fierce like a tiger or leopard.
However, in Ye Qiu’s eyes, although the young man’s strikes were fierce, they were just so-so. Having endured numerous hardships, Ye Qiu couldn’t be matched by someone like this, who had been confined within a small world and never faced real adversity.
Ye Qiu raised his hand and slapped!
Simple and easy, just a single strike.
The young man who attacked swiftly was equally rapidly sent flying.
Bang!
The young man collided through several ancient trees, wearing a face of shock, unable to believe that he hadn’t even withstood a single move from Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu walked over slowly, stood in front of the young man leaning against the tree, and was about to kick again.
The strong man who was knocked aside before hurriedly shouted to stop, "Benefactor, please spare him."
The young man snorted coldly, still very arrogant despite the strong man interceding for him.
Ye Qiu smiled at the strong man, swept his foot.
The young man was blasted away once more!