Five hours later.

In the Xiao Family, inside a magnificently decorated hall, Ye Chen's adoptive mother, Xiao Hui, was pacing back and forth with an extremely anxious expression.

"Tomorrow, the entrance examination for the Celestial Flame Academy will begin. I must secure a spot for Chen'er," Xiao Hui pressed her lips together, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.

In fact, she had visited the Xiao Family several days ago to see her cousin, Xiao Yang, hoping he would grant Ye Chen a spot.

However, Xiao Yang's wife told her that Xiao Yang was in secluded cultivation and could not be disturbed.

Besides, the other high-ranking members of the Xiao Family wouldn't dare to give a spot to someone outside the family without the Patriarch's consent.

So, Xiao Hui could only go back and wait patiently.

But now, so many days had passed, and Xiao Yang still had not emerged, yet tomorrow was the day the entrance examination for the Celestial Flame Academy began. If Xiao Hui couldn't secure a spot for Ye Chen, he would miss the examination.

This drove Xiao Hui into desperation!

"Cousin, is there something you need from me?" At that moment, a man in a green robe suddenly walked into the hall, speaking to Xiao Hui with a calm demeanor.

This man was dignified, exuding authority from his brows; it was none other than the Xiao Family Patriarch, Xiao Yang.

Behind Xiao Yang was a large group of Xiao family members, including elders and the younger generation.

Among them, a young girl dressed in pale purple clothes stood out, her beauty not losing out to Ye Lin'Er.

She was Xiao Yang's daughter, Xiao Lan.

"Aunt, long time no see." When Xiao Lan saw Xiao Hui, there was no trace of joy on her face; instead, she appeared somewhat indifferent, greeting Xiao Hui in a cold and distant manner.

However, Xiao Hui was already accustomed to this.

After all, Xiao Lan had always been like this since childhood, a bit cold, not fond of talking to others.

"Lan'er, you're here too. Aunt has something I'd like to ask for your help with," Xiao Hui smiled, a trace of deep joy flashing in her eyes.

After waiting so many days, she finally waited for Xiao Yang to emerge.

And her niece, Xiao Lan, happened to be present as well; thus, she hoped convincing Xiao Yang to give Ye Chen a spot wouldn't be too difficult a task.

After all, when Xiao Lan could not awaken her bloodline, it was Xiao Hui who sought a Purple Thunder Crystal from Ye Chen, allowing her to successfully awaken her bloodline.

If it weren't for this, Xiao Lan would still be an ordinary cultivator now.

So, if Xiao Lan remembered this kindness, she would surely try her best to help Ye Chen.

"Cousin, if you're here to ask for a spot in the entrance examination for Ye Chen, you may as well go back. The Xiao family's quota has already been distributed," Xiao Yang said suddenly, his tone extremely indifferent.

It was as if Xiao Hui, standing before him, were merely a stranger.

"What? The quota is already distributed? Cousin, I remember that among the Xiao family's younger generation, there are only eight candidates for the examination this year. How could the quota be used up?" Xiao Hui's body trembled, her face turning incredibly pale, unable to believe her ears.

"There's no more, and I don't need to explain more to you. Guards, please see our guest out." Xiao Yang didn't even glance at Xiao Hui, his expression impossibly cold as he directly ordered her to leave.

"How can it be! Why has Cousin become so unfeeling? If it weren't for Chen'er those years ago, his daughter wouldn't have been able to awaken her bloodline," Xiao Hui stood frozen in place, filled with both anger and anxiety.

She couldn't understand why the Xiao Family clearly had one or two spots left, but none could be given to Ye Chen!

"Xiao Hui, you'd better leave quickly. Even if you manage to get Ye Chen a spot, so what? His Dantian has been shattered since he was young; he's a complete waste. Even if he gets a spot, he's not qualified to take the examination," said an elder of the Xiao Family, shaking his head, a mocking expression on his lips.

"Exactly, and Ye Chen, that worthless scoundrel, even dared to try to defile Ye Lin'Er. Such a depraved individual doesn't deserve a place from the Xiao Family," a young cultivator scoffed, noxious disdain crossing his face.

"Lan'er, back in the day when you couldn't awaken your bloodline, it was Ye Chen's Purple Thunder Crystal that helped you awaken. Can you help Ye Chen just this once?" Xiao Hui's gaze suddenly fell on Xiao Lan, pleadingly.

She didn't bother explaining much to others, as no one would believe Ye Chen was innocent regardless of her words.

Now, the only thing she wanted was a spot for Ye Chen in the examination, no matter the cost.

"Humph! Aunt, can't you see reality? That worthless Ye Chen offended Ye Lin'Er! If the Xiao Family helps him, it will only bring ruin upon us. Blame that fool for his foolish actions; he deserves no sympathy," Xiao Lan replied coldly, her face expressionless.

"Lan'er, Ye Chen once gave you a Purple Crystal Stone and helped change your fate. How can you speak such cold and heartless words?" Xiao Hui's pupils contracted sharply, consumed by intense fury.

She finally understood why the Xiao Family had suddenly changed.

They were simply concerned about being implicated by Ye Chen.

However, Ye Chen had helped Xiao Lan awaken her Thunder Fox Bloodline, greatly advancing her cultivation.

Without Ye Chen, Xiao Lan wouldn't be who she is today.

Yet, she not only had no gratitude towards Ye Chen but also uttered such heartless words.

It was utterly heartbreaking.

"Xiao Hui, I advise you to cut ties with that worthless Ye Chen, or else your time will soon be up. Now, get out of the Xiao Family. From this day on, you have nothing to do with us," Xiao Yang's gaze turned icy as he glared at Xiao Hui, speaking sternly.

"No, if I leave, Chen'er won't get a spot," Xiao Hui said, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction.

With a loud thud.

The next moment, Xiao Hui suddenly knelt before Xiao Yang with immense force, causing the floor to crack.

"Cousin, I beg you, please give Chen'er a spot. He truly needs it," Xiao Hui pleaded, despite the humiliation consuming her. For Ye Chen's sake, she could only ask Xiao Yang once more.

"Foolish! Do you think that by kneeling, I would agree? If you continue this nonsense, don't blame me for being rude," Xiao Yang said darkly, preparing to have the guards forcefully evict Xiao Hui from the hall.

"Mother, get up, why are you being so foolish?" At that moment, an extremely angry voice resonated in everyone's ears.

Then, a figure dashed into the hall, quickly helping Xiao Hui to her feet.

This figure was none other than Ye Chen.

At this moment, his eyes were blood-red, his chest filled with rage, and he even harbored a murderous impulse.

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