Chapter 51 – Return To South Star (1/2)

Chapter 51 – Return To South Star

Ye Hai sullenly escorted the Joe’s out of the mansion.

Joe Yin emotionlessly followed while staring at the floor as her mind wandered.

Anger? Yes, but here was no sign of tiredness on Ye Zheng Qing’s face as he conversed with his sons and daughter.

“When The Du’s were at war with us, the Joe family did not help us one bit. It is understandable they don’t want trouble with the Big Three…” The patriarch was an understanding man. “But it’s obvious they just want to use little Wei for their own advantage; that is just disrespectful!”

“And that girl! She abandoned my grandson when he was going through hard times! I can’t imagine what kind of parents would put values like that in their kids head?!” Ye Zheng Qing tightened his grip as he exclaimed, the jade teacup in his hand turned into dust.

Ye Hai let out a long, disappointed sigh and said, “That is pretty cold-blooded, even for a kid!”

“From now on our family will not be affiliated with the Joe family!” Ye Zheng Qing said with determination.

“Dragons don’t associate with snakes? Who the hell did she think she was?” Said the angry aunt, Ye Jing Jing, who was bold enough to stand up against the Du family, if Joe Yin didn’t look so regretful, she would have slapped her right in the face.

“Terminate all the deals we have with the Joe’s!” With compensation on the way and their newfound reputation, Ye Zheng Qing did not need the Joe’s anymore; he would rather work with people he trusted.

Outside Ye Zhong’s room stood Ye Wei looking at the clear blue sky.

“I will prove myself with actions. I’m not going to let my rune consonance drag me down! If Master Yi thinks I am good enough to be his apprentice, then there must be a way for me to improve. I will shut everyone up, and all the people who insulted me will be proven wrong!”

The countless insults Ye Wei received throughout the three years at South Star Academy strengthened his mind enormously. He was a lot more mature than the other kids of his age due to the constant bullying.

His youthful face looked incredibly confident. Apart from getting accepted by Master Yi, Ye Wei’s quick progress also played an important role in him improving his self-esteem. Being a four star Student was not that impressive, but his fast speed of improvement due to the original Falling Star form he discovered and the Fiery Sun Quencher pills he was given, Ye Wei had an advantage over others his age.

On top of that, the dense cosmic energy Ye Wei received while refining the White Tiger’s Assault gave him strength that other four star Students could not match. Now, he could probably take down an ordinary five star Student in real combat.

In the next few days, Ye Wei trained non-stop next door to his cousin’s sick bed; Ye Zheng Qing arranged a three days feast which welcomed guests to celebrate with them the end of their family’s crisis and Ye Wei becoming Master Yi’s legacy apprentice.

While the big families were there feasting in the mansion, the Ye’s took the chance to ask if any of the guests knew anybody who might have Welkin Leaves in their possession. But despite their effort, they got no news regarding the rare herb.

The school holiday passed by in a flash and before packing up for the return to South Star Academy Ye Wei passed the original Falling Star form to the Ye Patriarch.

The patriarch was stunned by Ye Wei’s discovery. Although they were struck by the Du family, the Ye family obtained more than a million silver and gained a high Myst level formula. With that kind of resource, the family would soon become drastically stronger.

When Ye Wei was asked how he got his hands on the perfect Falling Star form, he mentioned Master Yi’s name which stopped Ye Zheng Qing from questioning further.

There was another thing Ye Wei wanted to do before leaving.

“Cousin Zhong… I have to return to South Star Academy soon.” He stood in Ye Zhong’s room with a heavy heart. Ye Wei carefully wiped the sweat off Ye Zhong’s pale face with a warm towel. Scenes of the cousins’ time together kept replaying in his head as he took care of the unconscious patient.

“I’m not strong enough right now, but when I become a Runemaster, I will take this matter into my own hands, and you will be avenged!” Ye Wei swore with a fiery spirit.

“Master Yi is searching for Welkin Leaves, and if anyone in Green Moon City has the herb, I’m sure master will retrieve it for us. Although he looks sketchy and dirty, he is a strong man who we can trust.” Ye Wei spoke solemnly, hoping his cousin could somehow hear him.

“It’s late; I should get going.” There was a hint of tears in Ye Wei’s eyes. He adjusted and straightened Ye Zhong’s blanket and left the room with his head lowered.