Chapter 13: Encounter Again and the Cruel Past

Chapter 13: Encounter Again and the Cruel Past **Li Yutong** was surprised but touched by Ye Chen's concern. She revealed her past with a heavy heart: "I was once betrothed to Ming Hai, the true disciple of the Misty Sacred Land. His family is protected by a Saint King."

Ye Chen recalled Ming Hai as a disciple registered with Gongsun Lei. Smiling slightly, he asked, "Senior Sister, do you want to break off the engagement?"

Li Yutong hesitated. Breaking the engagement would severely impact her family. Ye Chen asked further, "Do you love him?"

Li Yutong shook her head, explaining Ming Hai's poor reputation for being power-hungry, fickle, and lecherous. Although she had not directly witnessed these issues, she wanted to evoke sympathy. Enraged by the thought of someone touching what belonged to him, Ye Chen said confidently, "I'll take you to cancel the engagement in seven days. How does that sound?"

Li Yutong was worried about the consequences, so Ye Chen turned to Gu Qingxue, "Can you help protect Senior Sister Li Yutong's family?"

Gu Qingxue assured, "Certainly. My family has great protectors. Ming's family won't dare to act."

Relieved, Li Yutong wept and hugged Ye Chen, who comforted her with warm words. The three nearby girls felt warmth in their hearts seeing their junior brother's concern for them.

Meanwhile, in Misty City, Jiang Yun, dressed in black and exuding an aura of authority and respect, was enjoying tea at a tea house. As he was about to leave, he noticed a disabled beggar attempting to steal food. At first, Jiang Yun ignored him, but when he saw the crowd mocking and attacking the beggar, he became intrigued. The crowd taunted, "Isn't this Chang Ming, the former son of the Chang family? From a great young master to just a crippled beggar!"

Jiang Yun, recognizing the name from a past junior disciple, was intrigued by the aura of the beggar. He investigated with his keen eyes and, upon confirming the situation, smiled disdainfully. With a wave of his hand, he froze everyone in the tea house, causing their immediate deaths.

**Name:** Chang Ming

**Identity:** Former young master of the Chang family

**Affiliation:** -

**Cultivation Level:** -

**Body:** Divine Body of the Sword (Dormant), Emperor Fire Body (Collapsed)

**Special Occupation:** -

**Skills:** -

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**Luck:** Black (-500)

Chang Ming was shocked. Before he could react, Jiang Yun removed his hood and said, "It's been a while, junior. What happened to you?"

Stunned, Chang Ming realized the person before him was the renowned Sacred Son. Despite being only an Emperor, Jiang Yun's power could surpass even divine bodies.

Chang Ming immediately bowed, "Sacred Son."

Jiang Yun waved his hand, healing Chang Ming's injuries and restoring his body. Astonished and deeply grateful, Chang Ming thanked Jiang Yun sincerely. Jiang Yun offered to take him to a fine restaurant, but Chang Ming bowed and said, "Though it's impolite, please help my sister."

Jiang Yun responded, "Lead the way."

Chang Ming led Jiang Yun to a run-down hut outside the city. Inside, Jiang Yun saw a young girl, around ten years old, with both legs crippled, cleaning the hut. Chang Ming said, "I've told you many times not to do these chores."

The girl responded gently, "I just want to help you, brother."

**Name:** Chang Qian

**Identity:** Former daughter of the Chang family

**Affiliation:** -

**Cultivation Level:** -

**Body:** Divine Body of the Spear (Dormant)

**Special Occupation:** -

**Skills:** -

**Weapon:** -

**Luck:** Black (-1500)

Chang Ming introduced her, "This is Chang Qian, my sister."

Jiang Yun immediately healed her. As she felt her previously crippled legs moving again, she cried and knelt to thank Jiang Yun with all her heart. Jiang Yun smiled and flew them both into the city for new clothes and a meal at a high-end restaurant.

Seeing the abundance of food, Chang Qian's mouth watered, and Chang Ming had to remind her. Jiang Yun reassured, "Don't worry, eat as much as you like."

Grateful, Chang Qian began eating without concern for her image, and Chang Ming enjoyed his first meal in three days.

As they dined, Jiang Yun asked, "What happened to you and your family?"

Chang Ming recounted, "It's related to Ye Chen, your junior. We had a dispute at an auction in Thunder City. I bid for a technique called 'Starstep' and was attacked by demonic cultivators on the way back. Everyone around me was killed, and a man in black mocked me. When I saw his face, I realized it was Ye Chen. He let me escape, but I later found out he wanted to kill everyone connected to me. Soon after, seven great saints annihilated my family. My father used his last power to help me and my sister escape. I fear returning to the Sacred Land, as Ye Chen might seek my death, and the Sacred Land likely won't aid someone crippled."

Jiang Yun listened attentively and asked, "Do you want to return to the Misty Sacred Land with your sister and become my follower?" He offered a mask to Chang Ming.

Recognizing this as an opportunity for revenge and advancement, Chang Ming turned to his sister, "Do you want to train?"

Chang Qian cheerfully responded, "I want to train, and I'm ten years old now." She continued eating, food almost choking her. Jiang Yun helped her immediately.

The siblings thanked Jiang Yun once more. He laughed lightly and took them on their journey, preparing their bodies for healing and providing training techniques with a requirement for loyalty or an immediate conversion into puppets if they harbored ill intentions. Jiang Yun cleverly concealed these limitations in many ways.

Jiang Yun then asked the system, "Do you have a way to unlock their bodies?"

The system replied, [Host, just give them Emperor-level body enhancement pills.]

Jiang Yun asked, "Aren't they at least a billion each? Do you have any useful recommendations?"

The system responded, [Then start having them practice and provide them with Saint-level techniques related to their bodies. This will gradually unlock their bodies as their cultivation level increases.]

Jiang Yun said, "Good, you're a useful system."

The system replied, [Woof woof ? (?? ? ?) ??]