322 When Being Pretentious Backfires (1/2)
Yue Rulan and Ji Lingxi’s situation was different. Ji Lingxi had been adopted by the Ji Family and she knew about it since she was young. She had been the happiest at home, so when she was treated like this, her anger lasted only a while before her discontentment faded, since she was laden with gratitude for the family’s years of nurturing.
However, Yue Rulan was the daughter of the Yue Family’s direct descendants. She grew up in the family like a pearl held preciously in two palms, never would she have expected to fall into such a pathetic state where her family would sacrifice her when faced with temptation.
The misery was indescribable.
If she had not been engaged to Ji Lingfeng first, Yue Rulan’s reaction would not have been as violent. She would probably just pray for her lifelong partner to be well… However, the fact was that Yue Rulan had been engaged to Ji Lingfeng for years now; she had long thought of herself as Ji Family’s daughter-in-law and Ji Lingfeng’s wife.
In spite of this, her family had promised her hand in marriage to someone else without her knowledge nor notification.
The truth tasted like a humiliation to Yue Rulan, as if she had betrayed her husband… it was hard to describe.
To add salt to the wound, that person had lusted after her missing husband’s only biological little sister at the same time. The humiliation was simply indescribable!
Yun Yang’s expression was very dark as well; after a moment, he spoke softly, ”Don’t worry, my cousins. As long as I still breathe, I shall never allow such thing to happen to the both of you!”
Ji Lingxi’s gaze brightened abruptly, her feelings brimming as she looked into Yun Yang’s eyes.
His authoritative tone and oath to be their guardian made Ji Lingxi, who had been drifting with nowhere to depend on, feel immensely secure. The feeling was stark, not even as obvious and strong as when she had been with her brother.
”Please remember, both of you. Today is the last time we talk in such a manner as if we weren't family.” Yun Yang reminded them again, ”As long as we get through this, you two don’t have to worry about the rest! Leave everything else to me!”
”We understand, elder cousin!” Surprising Yun Yang, it was Ji Lingxi who spoke up and agreed first.
The girl’s eyes were sparkling. She was in disguise and did not look good at all, but the glimmering sentiment within her gaze still managed to give Yun Yang’s heart a jolt.
Yun Yang shifted his gaze subconsciously, nipping the stray thought in its bud and thinking about quickly finding a good man to marry Ji Lingxi after this incident was over. Eighth brother was gone, of course, the matter of his little sister’s marriage would be in his hands. Yun Yang had to fight the Four Seasons Tower for a long time still, he had to seek revenge for his brothers, his life would be threatened at any given moment – in no way was he a good choice!
On the second day, Lei Dongtian came over again and resumed his endless chatter with Yun Yang.
Even when Yun Yang was training the mystical beasts, Lei Dongtian watched with interest from the side, not bothering at all to avoid rousing suspicion.
The men from the four noble families who should and had the right to chastise this occurrence was mute as a fish. How could they go on with their job? They had come with a mission to watch and prevent others from seeing the mystical beast offspring being trained but now, a top-notch expert followed them all the time…
It didn't help that the expert was also someone who could smash them into meat pies once he got unhappy. Not only could the men not complete their tasks, they could not run away either… It was truly f*cking frustrating!
Chun Wanfeng and the others fared better than their guards. No matter how scared they were, they had still managed to put on the demeanor of noble young masters.
”Brother Yun, this Three-eye Boar…” Lei Dongtian suggested, ”If you wanted to enhance its inheritance further, doing so might still be lacking…”
Yun Yang asked, ”May I ask if it were Brother Lei, how would you go about it?”
”Change its blood directly, so its lineage can be enhanced from the base. This Three-eye Boar can at least be pushed to the level of a ninth intermediate beast,” Lei Dongtian spoke confidently.
Yun Yang nodded. ”Brother Lei’s idea is extraordinary and foresighted, but I wonder what beast’s blood should be used in exchange?”
”The blood of a tenth-level mystical beast Bear of Earth will be good. Secure a Bear of Earth alongside the Three-eye Bear and while letting out its original blood, transfuse the Bear of Earth’s blood at the same time on the other side. Once the cycle is over, it will be completed,” Lei Dongtian explained.
Qiu Yunsan and the rest of the Qiu Family’s men were dumbstruck when they heard him. They could only feel an innate sense of exasperation.
What the f*ck?
If we could have gotten a Bear of Earth, why do we even want this Three-eye Boar? This bastard is simply spewing words which are easier said than done!
Furthermore, sacrificing a Bear of Earth, a tenth level beast, to enhance the Three-eye Boar to ninth-level intermediate – was this even worth it? Who is the stupid one here? Why would you even suggest such a terrible proposition?
Yun Yang replied, ”Brother Lei’s thought can be carried out. One cause should not bother two people – I shall pass the task of seizing the Bear of Earth to Brother Lei and also the follow-up of enhancing this Three-eye Boar. This young brother wishes Brother Lei success in achieving this unprecedented act!”
Lei Dongtian’s expression froze as he chuckled without mirth. ”Heh, heh, heh.”
”Heh heh…” Yun Yang mirrored his laughter.
”Heh heh…” Qiu Yunsan couldn't help but chuckle along.
Lei Dongtian turned over and glared daggers at Qiu Yunsan. ”What are you chuckling about?”
Qiu Yunsan was immediately offended by the tone.