Chapter 425: Post-Meal Exercise 1

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After receiving Murong Yanshus a.s.surance, Ye Xiyuan felt a mix of anxiety and relief. She allowed Murong Yanshus people to escort her back home.

Once Ye Xiyuan had departed, Murong Yanshu cast a disapproving look at Nangong Xuyao. Are you satisfied now? Youve disrupted the entire banquet.

Did you do it on purpose?

Nangong Xuyao didnt deny it. Mom, since youre aware of the situation, why ask? I merely wanted to teach her a lesson, to make her realize that Im not someone she can toy with.

No wonder you changed your mind so suddenly, Murong Yanshu mused, then scolded him with a glare. If you knew all along, why didnt you inform me earlier? You even had me host such a grand banquet. Isnt that inviting ridicule?

Whats there to ridicule? Nangong Xuyao remained unfazed. Even if its a jest, theyre only mocking Ye Xiyuan. Such a person aspiring to be the Nangong familys G.o.ddaughter is utterly delusional.

Lets drop it, Murong Yanshu sighed and rubbed her temples, her voice tinged with resignation. Alright! The situation has unfolded this way. Now that its public, theres nothing to be done.

The silver lining was that she had formally acknowledged Ye Xiyuan as her G.o.ddaughter in her personal capacity, not on behalf of the Nangong family. Otherwise, shed have to bear the brunt of ingrat.i.tude, pretending tonights incident never occurred.

Mom, why fret over this? Nangong Xuyao advised. Even if Ye Xiyuan is your G.o.ddaughter in name, its just a t.i.tle. If you wish to avoid her, you can easily minimize contact. Let her bear a false reputation; it wont harm you. If only it were that simple, Murong Yanshu lamented. After tonight, Ye Xiyuan has connected herself to me. Even if we reduce our interactions, as long as she bears the t.i.tle of my G.o.ddaughter, I cant ignore her completely.

Mother, dont dwell on this person. Pretend she doesnt exist, Nangong Xuyao sneered. If shes sensible, shell keep her distance, and we can pretend nothing happened. But if she insists on seeking attention, Ill take back every favor Ive granted her.

For now, lets set this aside, Murong Yanshu suggested, shaking her head. She turned serious as she looked at Nangong Xuyao. Your priority is the upcoming Family Compet.i.tion in the Hidden World. If you s.h.i.+ne in that compet.i.tion, the main family will surely take notice of you. Xuyao, understand that your future lies not in this ordinary world, but in the broader realm of the Hidden World.

As one of the four prestigious families in the capital, the Nangong family held immense sway. However, in reality, they were but a minor branch in the Hidden Worlds Nangong family. Even the current family head, her husband, had to defer to the Nangong gamilys disciples from the Hidden World.

Fortunately, their son, Nangong Xuyao, displayed remarkable talent in cultivation, already reaching the second stage of the Qi Refining Phase at a young age. Such apt.i.tude would make him a standout, even within the main family.

Previously, during his advancement, Nangong Xuyao had fallen victim to an ambush, nearly losing his life. Fortunately, hed been rescued. That was why hed been so grateful upon learning that Ye Xiyuan had been his savior. Little did he expect to discover tonight that Ye Xiyuan was an imposter.

l understand. Nangong Xuyao nodded, making a decision. Starting tomorrow, Ill directly head to the main family for cultivation. Ill return after the Family Compet.i.tion.

Thats a good plan, Murong Yanshu agreed. Ill announce to the public that youve gone abroad.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ye Xiyuan had also returned to the Ye family..