Chapter 527: The Execution

This time, Ren Hongling held back from fainting.

Because she knew that Ye Hang was hanging by a thread, and she had to go save him.

Drawing on some unknown strength, Ren Hongling pushed past Ren Yujie and rushed out the door.

"Ah! Isn't Ye Yuan the young man from Youyun Sect who attended the Boundless Summit? Could it be... that my sister's son is really him? But... how is that possible?"

Ren Yujie suddenly had a flash of insight and finally remembered who Ye Yuan was.

After the summit yesterday, when the Boundless Alliance was formed, Ye Yuan had become a hot figure among the high-ranking members of the Northern Domain.

Could such a monstrous genius actually be his own nephew?

He moved swiftly, soon catching up to Ren Hongling and grabbing her arm.

"Let me go! I have to go save my husband!" Ren Hongling struggled desperately.

"Wait! You said your son is called Ye Yuan. Is he from a small sect called Youyun Sect?" Ren Yujie asked.

"How do you know?" Ren Hongling froze, ceasing her struggle, her heart pounding even harder. How did Ren Yujie know?

Could they have...

Seeing Ren Hongling's expression, Ren Yujie knew she had misunderstood and quickly said, "Don't worry, our nephew is not only fine but is now riding high. Even the Three Sects rely on him heavily. If my nephew is really that young man named Ye Yuan from Youyun Sect, then my brother-in-law might still be saved! But... I don't know if it's too late!"

Knowing time was pressing, Ren Yujie kept it brief.

Ren Hongling was startled and quickly said, "Then what are you waiting for? Take me to Yuan'er!"

Ren Yujie's face twisted in conflict again. Ren Xingchun's long-standing authority weighed heavily on him, and he dared not defy him.

Coming to inform Ren Hongling today was already a huge breakthrough.

"If you don't go, I'll kill myself right now!"

Ren Hongling pulled out a small knife from somewhere and aimed it at her heart.

But how could she have a chance to commit suicide in front of a Soul Sea realm martial artist like Ren Yujie?

Ren Yujie snatched the knife from her hand, his expression shifting between uncertainty and resolve. "Fine, I'll take you!"

Ren Hongling looked at Ren Yujie in disbelief, a wild joy spreading across her face.

In the end, what truly moved Ren Yujie was Ren Hongling's earlier mention of a family tragedy.

Ren Yujie hadn't taken it seriously before, but now that he knew Ye Yuan was his nephew, he realized it was no laughing matter.

That Ye Yuan from Youyun Sect would definitely have the power to overthrow Wufang City in the future, even to kill his own maternal grandfather!

And could Ren Xingchun manage to kill Ye Yuan?

The answer was no!

Ye Yuan now had Qihai backing him; no matter how arrogant Ren Xingchun was, he wouldn't dare act recklessly in front of Qihai!

In other words, once Ye Yuan grew up, Wufang City would truly face the family tragedy Ren Hongling had foreseen.

...

"Master, Master Wuxuan, have some tea. This is top-grade spirit tea I brought from the City Lord's mansion. It's not only pure and sweet but also boosts Yuan power." Ren Dong explained respectfully to Ye Yuan.

Wuxuan had become a regular at the Elegant Pavilion, coming here whenever he had nothing to do.

These days, he and Ye Yuan had heart-to-heart talks about everything under the sun, and he had gained a lot.

A craftsman talks shop; naturally, Wuxuan and Ye Yuan talked most about alchemy. Ye Yuan's insights and knowledge greatly inspired Wuxuan.

As a result, Wuxuan loved spending every day at the Elegant Pavilion.

Wuxuan laughed, "You've always been arrogant, never expecting that one day you'd be completely convinced by someone. If the City Lord finds out you stole his spirit tea, he'll probably fly into a rage."

Ye Yuan took a sip of the spirit tea and chuckled, "Heh, the City Lord's temper is really something else!"

He recalled the conflict with Ren Xingchun at the Linlang Pavilion and felt speechless.

Ren Xingchun had clearly come to mediate, but ended up arguing with him. That temper was unmatched.

"Heh, if the City Lord didn't have such boldness, how could he have suppressed the Cao family and run Wufang City like an iron fortress?" Wuxuan laughed.

As the three were talking, a servant entered to report, "Young Master Ye, Lord Ren Yujie from the City Lord's mansion has come with a woman seeking an audience."

Ren Dong was taken aback. "Huh? What is Father doing here? Is he looking for me about something?"

Ye Yuan nodded in understanding. "Please, let them in."

Before long, Ren Yujie led Ren Hongling in. Ye Yuan and Wuxuan were deep in conversation and seemed not to notice them.

Ye Yuan assumed Ren Yujie was there to see his son, which had nothing to do with him, so he paid no attention.

But when Ren Hongling saw that familiar face, she trembled with excitement, tears streaming uncontrollably.

Ren Yujie was also surprised to see Ren Dong. "Dong'er, what are you doing here?"

Ren Dong was equally puzzled. "Eh? Father, Aunt, weren't you looking for me?"

Ren Yujie shook his head and pointed at Ye Yuan. "We're here to see him."

"Ah? What do you want with Master?" Ren Dong asked, confused.

"Master?" Ren Yujie was equally puzzled.

Hearing their conversation, Ye Yuan turned his head.

The moment he turned, he froze, and then a look of wild joy spread across his face.

"Mother, how are you here! Haha, I've searched high and low, and found you without any effort! I asked Brother Zihui to look for you and Father, and here you are, coming to me!" Ye Yuan flashed to Ren Hongling's side, took her hand, and said affectionately.

But Ren Hongling's face changed drastically. She grabbed Ye Yuan's hand and said, "Quick! Go save your father! It'll be too late!"

...

In a dense forest outside the city, Ye Hang was escorted by several martial artists to a clearing.

The leader among them was actually a strong expert at the ninth level of Soul Sea!

If Ye Yuan were here, he would immediately recognize that the one presiding over Ye Hang's execution was Xu Zihui!

That morning, Xu Zihui had received orders from Ren Xingchun to take a few men and escort a prisoner outside the city for execution.

Xu Zihui hadn't thought much of it and brought a few men along.

As for what crime the prisoner had committed, Xu Zihui had no idea.

Of course, he wasn't interested in knowing either.

A mere Condensation Crystal late-stage martial artist wasn't worth his attention.

He was even a bit resentful—the City Lord was using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, sending a Soul Sea ninth-level like him to oversee the execution of a Condensation Crystal late-stage martial artist.

Did he think he had nothing better to do?

Little did he know, Ren Xingchun wanted to avoid airing the family's dirty laundry, so he hadn't even given a charge.

Even back when Ren Hongling and Ye Hang eloped, Ren Xingchun had suppressed all news; Xu Zihui only knew that Ren Hongling had died of illness.

"Alright, let's do it here. Make it clean and quick." Xu Zihui said impatiently.