Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 945 - 63: Threat
Ye Huacheng left the study in a daze, stood in the flower garden for a moment, and struggled internally on whether to tell Yue Nian.
The sky gradually darkened, and Ye Huacheng’s thoughts slowly calmed down.
It’s said one should not covet a friend’s wife, let alone the fact that Lie Rou has borne Yue Nian a pair of children.
She is but a weak woman, yet she traveled thousands of miles from the distant Canglong Continent to reach the Moon Plane, the hardships of which are imaginable.
As for Yue Nian, although he lost part of his memory, judging from his earlier words and recent reactions, he remembers Lie Rou in his heart, but due to the sealing of some memories, he has been unable to recall the events of those years.
Women are like clothes, brothers are like limbs, and his friendship with Yue Nian of several centuries finally overcame his selfish desires.
Ye Huacheng squeezed the painting in his sleeve, deciding after all to tell Yue Nian.
Just as he lifted his foot, a cold chill swept over him, and a powerful Dark Power surged forward.
The surge of Dark Power was astonishing, like a hurricane, like a mighty flood.
Ye Huacheng immediately became alert, a golden Dark Energy rose throughout his body, stabilizing him.
"Not bad, Huacheng, you’ve improved significantly in power over these years compared to before. I believe your father would be very pleased to see this, and the title of a prodigal son can finally be cast off," the Dark Power only probed Ye Huacheng’s strength, without launching an attack. Ye Huacheng’s sight dimmed, and before him stood a person.
"Clan Leader!" It was Yue Potian.
Ye Huacheng hadn’t expected Yue Potian to arrive in Huasha City a few days early; he thought the Clan Leader would come along with a few elders from the clan.
"I saw you standing dazed here for quite some time, what were you pondering that you didn’t even notice my concealment by the side?" Yue Potian had been observing Ye Huacheng secretly, seeing his peculiar behavior.
"Thank you for the City Lord’s praise, Huacheng was contemplating how to plan the upcoming celebration banquet," Ye Huacheng said, forcing himself to remain calm.
Not only had he improved significantly in strength, but Yue Potian had also grown incredibly powerful.
Within the Sun Dragon Clan, Yue Potian was considered the strongest Platinum Holy Dragon; if he truly intended to be an opponent, it would take mere moves to potentially defeat Huacheng.
"Oh, and what is that painting in your hand?" Yue Potian had quietly arrived in Huasha City, intending to have a moment with his mistress, Divine Empress Muhua, before others arrived.
Just as he snuck into the City Lord Mansion, he saw Ye Huacheng quickly walking out from the study.
Seeing his frowning face, sighing at times and appearing troubled at others, Yue Potian decided to test him.
Ye Huacheng’s expression changed suddenly, his hands tensing as he wanted to hide the painting, but Yue Potian’s keen eyes kept fixed on it.
In his haste, Ye Huacheng simply took out the painting, "It’s just a portrait of a woman. The Clan Leader knows my temperament; I have recently become enamored with a woman who remains indifferent to me, causing me distress, and led me to sketch her. Out in the courtyard, I thought back to her cold demeanor and couldn’t help but lament, little did I know the Clan Leader would witness this. I beg for your understanding."
Ye Huacheng’s reputation for being gallant is known throughout the entire Plane.
Yue Potian heard and glanced again at his expression, uncertain if believed or not, yet made no further check. He simply took a few steps closer and patted Ye Huacheng on the shoulder, "As a Golden Holy Dragon of our Sun Dragon Clan, you should prioritize clan affairs, and not let personal matters hinder your prospects. You are well connected with Yue Nian, do not follow in his footsteps of becoming idle and neglectful over a woman, abandoning the important duties of the clan. I do not wish to impose the Dragon Clan’s prohibition again on our Holy Dragon Clan. You should know that recently, the Ye Family is competing for the Elder position, and I hold high expectations for your father. At this celebration banquet, you must perform well."
Yue Potian’s words struck Ye Huacheng like a thunderclap.
He couldn’t help but tighten his grip on the painting.
Yue Potian was already suspicious, although he didn’t say so, his hand on Ye Huacheng’s shoulder slightly clenched.
Facing the peak Body Seizing Realm Yue Potian, Ye Huacheng was unable to move; he knew any slight disobedience on his part could lead to unimaginable suffering from Yue Potian the next moment.
Yue Potian’s earlier remarks, soft yet firm, left no room for negotiation. He indirectly admitted to erasing Yue Nian’s memories and implied that if Ye Huacheng cooperates, the Elder position in his family is assured.
Through compliance, Ye Huacheng could cast off his reputation as a prodigal son.
Noncompliance would not only burden his family, but likely entangle Yue Nian and Lie Rou as well. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
The prohibition of the Sun Dragon Clan could only be lifted by the Clan Leader alone.
Even if the truth was told to Yue Nian, Yue Potian could still wipe Yue Nian’s memory again.
Yue Nian could continue living without memories, as Yue Potian, who values talent, would never abandon him.
But Lie Rou is different; she would face rebellion from the Divine Clan and the Sun Dragon Clan, implicating even her pair of children.
Ye Huacheng stood there, his face heavy, silent for quite a while.
Finally, Yue Potian withdrew his grip, "I am certain you are a smart person, perform well at the celebration banquet."
After saying that, Yue Potian disappeared in a flicker.
Although Yue Potian had left, the aura of intimidation he left on Ye Huacheng lingered.
Ye Huacheng stood there in a daze, feeling as if a massive weight was pressing against his chest; tightly holding the painting, it shattered into fragments with a surge of Dark Power, scattered in the evening breeze like night moths, laying scattered on the ground.
Yue Potian’s arrival accelerated the meticulous preparations for the celebration banquet.
Ye Huacheng was so busy that he was nowhere to be seen; whenever Lie Rou sought him, she was always denied access under various pretexts, and even noticed her residence being watched over by guards. Every time she attempted to step out of her room, she was halted.
The guards explained that with the celebration banquet to be held at the City Lord Mansion, it was bustling with various people; if Lie Rou had no urgent matters, she should remain in her room and refrain from wandering.
Yue Nian was also frequently asked by Yue Potian to accompany the Cangdai Goddess.
One night shortly after Yue Potian’s arrival, a Fiery Fire Stork soared into the night sky like an arrow.
It traversed the vast Boundary River, shooting towards the Sun Plane like a shuttle.
This Fiery Fire Stork was the one subdued by Yue Jinghua, rumored to be able to traverse the planes freely. After forming a bond with Yue Jinghua, its power surged drastically, taking only a night to cross the Boundary River.
The Fiery Fire Stork flew over the Qingyuan Realm, heading towards the neighboring Divine Realm of Fengyun World, where the World Lord Cang Mi was gathering with a friend.
