Lan Ying, after all, isn't that old, and girls naturally have a love for gossip!

So, she was indeed very curious about what Ye Qiu had been up to recently.

The rumor said he was dead, and his heart was crushed. This didn't sound like mere gossip, but why was he still perfectly fine now?

"I encountered a formidable opponent that time. I wasn't his match and was seriously injured, fell into a coma for a while!"

Ye Qiu wasn't planning on hiding it. After all, many people witnessed his death with their own eyes, so he couldn't lie about it now.

"Then why do people say you're dead?"

Lan Ying asked Ye Qiu, determined to get to the bottom of it.

"Who am I? Can I die that easily?"

Ye Qiu chuckled.

After all, he had come back to life and unexpectedly merged with the Holy Artifact Dragon Heart.

If this got out, it would cause a big stir, so he didn't plan on revealing it.

"Exactly! I knew it! He wouldn't die so easily..."

White Rose chimed in from the side.

In her heart, Ye Qiu was indeed a formidable character.

"Oh! How wonderful it would be to find a partner like Brother Ye in the future!"

Lan Ying couldn't help but swoon.

After all, Ye Qiu was immensely strong; no girl wouldn't admire that!

"No need to wait for the future, if you don't mind, now's fine!"

Ye Qiu couldn't help but tease.

"Really?"

Ye Qiu's casual joking remark was taken seriously by Lan Ying.

She blushed, feeling shy, and said in a low voice, "Isn't that too sudden..."

...

In just over half an hour, the table was already filled with dishes.

I have to say, Bai Lan's culinary skills exceeded Ye Qiu's expectations.

The color, aroma, and taste were impeccable!

Ye Qiu couldn't mind his image anymore and wolfed it down aggressively.

Lan Ying was stunned, thinking, who eats like that?

...

Compared to their harmonious atmosphere, things on Baili Fei's side were visibly chaotic.

A family expert brought back Baili Fei whose limbs were broken, returning to Jin Province and informing the family elders that the Demon King Ye Qiu was not dead.

Upon hearing this news, all the elders were shocked!

After repeatedly confirming Ye Qiu wasn't really dead, they didn't have time to blame the experts for not protecting Baili Fei, and urgently convened a family meeting.

In just over ten minutes, the prominent figures of the Baili family were all present.

"Everyone, we've just received news that the Demon King Ye Qiu is not dead! Not only that, he also crippled one of our family's young members' four limbs!"

The elder cleared his throat and said.

"Not dead?"

Everyone present was a bit shocked after hearing it; they simply couldn't believe Ye Qiu had escaped from Heaven's clutches!

In their shock, a few people also reacted.

"A perfectly fine person, and he crippled him? Does he not regard our Baili family at all?"

"Exactly, doing this is like challenging our Baili family, isn't it?"

Upon hearing about Baili Fei's affairs, everyone present was a bit furious.

If he had been killed outright, it would be better; crippling his limbs was more cruel than killing him!

When had such a thing ever happened in their family?

Angry as they were, there were some older people in the crowd who still considered matters thoroughly.

"Let's not bring this up for the time being. Fei'er provoked the Demon King, though he escaped harm, could the Demon King just let it go at that? What if he comes to our Baili family seeking retribution, what should we do?"

These words weren't unreasonable, and the people present nodded upon hearing them.

"What is there to fear? Our Baili family is one of the most elite in Huaxia, teeming with talent. Are we to fear a mere child still wet behind the ears?"

"Exactly, it's one thing for him to disregard us, but to dare touch our family members, we can't let this go!"

"Right! It's still uncertain who'll seek revenge on whom! We can't let this matter lie; we must make him pay double!"

Those speaking were people in the family similar in age to Baili Fei; they were young and impetuous, not taking the Demon King Ye Qiu seriously at all!

"Alright, everyone quiet down!"

Amidst the discussion, a loud voice rang out.

The speaker appeared not very old, yet thoughtful and poised.

This was Baili Fei's brother, Baili Huang.

Although born to the same parents, his character was entirely different from Baili Fei's.

For years, he had stayed within the family, handling affairs comprehensively, making no mistakes, holding a top-tier position in the Baili family, and was the next in line as Patriarch.

Once he spoke, the hall instantly quieted down.

"The Demon King Ye Qiu, I've heard of him as well; his strength is indeed formidable!

Although our family is one of the finest in Huaxia, our strength is still insufficient to match his!

Even if we could, it would result in mutual destruction!"

Baili Huang's words carried weight, and nobody disputed them.

"Then what should we do? This matter can't just be let go, can it?"

"Yes! If so, it's too humiliating!"

Some young people were still discontent.

"Let it go? That's certainly impossible!"

Baili Huang coldly said, followed by: "Direct confrontation won't work, instead, let's find some allies.

I have a suggestion, why don't we ally with the Blood Cross..."

...

At Bai Lan's villa, the sound of dishes clinking filled the air.

After the plates were empty, Ye Qiu finally put down his chopsticks.

I must say, this meal was the best Ye Qiu had had in some time.

After dinner, there wasn't much to do, so Ye Qiu quietly sat on the sofa and watched some boring TV dramas with the White Rose and others.

He hadn't been this relaxed in a long time; this period was fairly pleasant.

"Hey, look, it's Yun Duoduo and Li Rongrong!"

White Rose was evidently a bit excited, pointing out the two women appearing on TV.

"I heard they don't get along and have been quarreling recently!"

Lan Ying chimed in.

Girls are all the same; bring up gossip, and they get as energetic as if injected with adrenaline, chattering non-stop.

"Yes, yes, yes. Yun Duoduo relies on her acting skills, unlike Li Rongrong, who is always using her looks to hook up and climb the ladder!"

White Rose is a loyal fan of Yun Duoduo, having followed her for many years, seemingly well-versed in her affairs.

"Yes, yes, yes. I've also heard about Li Rongrong's scandalous behavior..."

Lan Ying squealed.

"Not only that, Li Rongrong sees Yun Duoduo rising in the company, almost overshadowing her, and secretly suppresses her too!"

White Rose pouted angrily at the TV, glaring at Li Rongrong.

That look, if they were face-to-face, they'd likely already be fighting.

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