Chapter 985: The Outstanding Performance

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Upon hearing Ye Leng’an’s words, Huangfu Ruiling’s expression turned stern, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. “Alright, I understand. Stay out of this matter. I’ll have the Enforcement Team handle it.”

Ye Leng’an nodded, then, as if struck by a thought, she asked, “What do you think Nangong Xuyao is up to? Isn’t he already engaged to Zhongyu Jiarui? Isn’t it considered backstabbing to act this way when Master Zhongyu is his future father-in-law?”

Huangfu Ruiling chuckled lightly at Ye Leng’an’s description. “Nangong Xuyao is not one to stay docile. His goals are clear. The engagement with Zhongyu Jiarui serves two purposes: to gain support from the Zhongyu family and to garner attention from the Nangong family. But evidently, he won’t bow down to anyone. He’s trying to win our favor now, but he must have ulterior motives against the Zhongyu family!”

“Ulterior motives?” Ye Leng’an was surprised. “But he’s just an outsider. He…”

“But his future wife is from the Zhongyu family,” Huangfu Ruiling interrupted ruthlessly. “Nangong Xuyao’s intentions are clear. If Zhongyu Jiarui weren’t from the Zhongyu family, he wouldn’t even spare her a glance.”

“A scumbag!” Ye Leng’an’s tone dripped with disdain.

Huangfu Ruiling’s eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement. “Everyone makes different choices.”

Ye Leng’an said with disdain, “True! But if Nangong Xuyao worked hard for his goals, I wouldn’t object. But using a woman to succeed is despicable. Although I don’t favor Zhongyu Jiarui either, I can’t stand the way Nangong Xuyao is using her.”

Huangfu Ruiling chuckled. Extending his hand, he ruffled her hair before speaking. “Maybe Zhongyu Jiarui knows about Nangong Xuyao’s intentions and turns a blind eye. Both of them are willing to do. As outsiders, it’s best not to judge.”

“Alright then!” Ye Leng’an shrugged. “It’s not my business anyway. I just find it distasteful, hence my comment.”

In the following days, Ye Leng’an didn’t slack off. She accompanied Huangfu Ruiling to watch the Elite Competition every day.

After several days of matches, the Elite Competition became increasingly intense, reaching a level where formidable opponents clashed.

Furthermore, many contestants caught the attention of the audience. Among them, Ye Wanwan of the Ye family stood out the most.

The public’s impression of Ye Wanwan wasn’t particularly favorable. After all, during the previous Family Competition, Ye Wanwan had resorted to cheating to win and was exposed on the spot.

Moreover, there was the scandal that erupted at the Enforcement Team’s banquet, revealing the story between Ye Wanwan and Ye Leng’an.

Since then, everyone had been watching to see the Ye family’s response. Many believed that even if the Ye family didn’t take Ye Leng’an back, they would at least expel Ye Wanwan! After all, the reason Ye Leng’an and Ye Wanwan were swapped was because of Ye Wanwan’s biological mother.

Although it was said that the sins of the parents didn’t fall on the children, it would be unsettling for Ye Wanwan to remain in the Ye family after what her biological mother had done.

However, what was unexpected was the complete lack of action from the Ye family. In fact, Ye Wanwan’s position in the Ye family remained unchanged. As for Ye Leng’an, there was no response at all.

Seeing Ye Wanwan again, everyone couldn’t help but marvel at her progress. At just eighteen or nineteen years old, she had already reached the Golden Core Stage in cultivation. Such progress was rare, not just among her peers, but even among the elders.

Thus, many speculated that there must be a reason why the Ye family retained Ye Wanwan and refused to acknowledge Ye Leng’an.

Apart from the bond nurtured since her childhood, Ye Wanwan was undoubtedly a cultivation genius. Otherwise, how could she have attained the Golden Core Stage in such a short time?

It could be said that Ye Wanwan’s performance had brought considerable honor to the Ye family. Not only that, but even the Murong family garnered attention because of this. After all, Ye Wanwan was Murong Xingrui’s fiancée. Although they weren’t married yet, she was considered half a member of the Murong family!

Watching Ye Wanwan’s performance, Master Murong couldn’t help but admire her.

He had been the one to arrange their engagement to strengthen ties between the two families.

When he learned that Ye Wanwan didn’t belong to the Ye family and what had happened surrounding her, he considered calling off the engagement. However, at Murong Xingrui’s insistence, he agreed to set the matter aside for the time being.

But seeing Ye Wanwan’s performance in the Elite Competition now, he felt that his decision not to break off the engagement was correct. Regardless of whether Ye Wanwan was of the Ye lineage, her cultivation talent alone was enough to match Xingrui.

Moreover, judging from the Ye family’s behavior, it seemed they had no intention of acknowledging Ye Leng’an or expelling Ye Wanwan. Ye Wanwan’s position as the Ye family’s young lady remained secure. So, it seemed the marriage could proceed.

As Ye Wanwan won the competition once again, everyone’s admiration for her grew. Many of her peers even regarded her as their idol.

After all, Ye Wanwan’s cultivation was undeniable. In just a short time, her cultivation had improved significantly. If it wasn’t due to exceptional talent, then it must have been due to effective cultivation methods and hard work.

Many congratulated Ye Hongxuan, acknowledging that he had a worthy successor.

Ye Hongxuan smiled in response to their congratulations, but only he knew the worries in his heart. He didn’t know where Ye Wanwan’s cultivation came from, nor if it could be sustained.

All of this filled him with concern.