Chapter 46 - Qin Li? Or Ye Li?

Chapter 46: Qin Li? Or Ye Li?When the Ye family was massacred, there was another survivor besides Ye Xuan—his younger sister, Ye Li.

At the time of the massacre, Ye Li was just a newborn, barely a month old, and knew nothing of the tragedy that had befallen her family. 

Originally, the Qin family had intended to kill the infant, but Qin Ming discovered that the baby girl had a mysterious connection with the Serpent Palace Divine Revelation Endgame, the sacred artifact of the Ye family. 

Intrigued, Qin Ming spared her life and took her in, renaming her Qin Li, and raising her as his own daughter, making her the eldest daughter of the Qin family.

This secret was known only to a handful of people. Ye Xuan himself had only uncovered the truth after extensive investigation, learning to his horror that his biological sister had been adopted by their family’s mortal enemies.

When Ye Xuan learned of this, his heart was torn with agony. His sister, his only remaining family, had been raised by those who had slaughtered their kin. She had been raised to unknowingly love the people who had caused her so much pain.

Despite his anguish, Ye Xuan knew that none of this was her fault. She had been just a baby at the time, utterly innocent. But after discovering her fate, Ye Xuan became determined to save her, to rescue her from the clutches of the Qin family.

He knew that while Qin Li seemed to enjoy a privileged position as Qin Ming’s adopted daughter, in reality, Qin Ming was a ruthless and calculating man. 

It was inconceivable that he would harbor any genuine affection for the daughter of the man he had destroyed. 

But Qin Li had always been kept within the Qin family’s stronghold in the imperial capital, making it impossible for Ye Xuan to approach her. Now, however, with the opening of the Shattered Heaven dungeon, Ye Xuan was certain that Qin Li would attend.

This was a heaven-sent opportunity.

Ye Xuan looked seriously at Xie Gu and said, “This time, with the Shattered Heaven dungeon opening, almost every professional below Level 40 will be there. I’m sure Li’er will be there too. I’m going to meet her, and I’ll tell her the truth about everything!”

Xie Gu frowned, concerned. “But Young Master, it’s still too dangerous to meet with the young lady now. There will undoubtedly be Qin family experts with her. And we only have eight Dragon Crystals…”

“No, we have nine,” Ye Xuan replied with a slight smile, revealing the Dragon Crystal that had dropped from the Magma Storm Dragon Hog.

“Young Master… is it possible?” Xie Gu was stunned, his face lighting up with a mix of joy and disbelief.

Since Ye Xuan had awakened as the Dragon God’s Apostle, Xie Gu had been tirelessly scouring the land to collect Dragon Crystals for him. Even with the help of those who had pledged their allegiance to Ye Xuan, they had only managed to gather eight Dragon Crystals. Dragon Crystals were incredibly rare and difficult to acquire. 

The remnants of the Ye family’s forces had exhausted nearly all their resources just to secure these eight, and there were no more to be found on the open market. It was estimated that gathering even one more would take at least another year. S~eaʀᴄh the Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Yet here Ye Xuan stood, holding a ninth Dragon Crystal.

Seeing the shock on Xie Gu’s face, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but reflect on his unexpected fortune. He had never imagined that helping someone would lead to such a valuable reward.

Despite bearing the weight of his family’s annihilation, Ye Xuan had not grown into a person consumed by darkness or bitterness. He remained kind-hearted, with a strong sense of justice and a compassionate nature. This Dragon Crystal felt like a divine reward for his righteousness.

Ye Xuan had always believed in the principle that “the benevolent are invincible.” Although the Qin family’s power was overwhelming, their tyranny and self-serving nature would, in the end, lead to their downfall. 

Now that Ye Xuan had all nine Dragon Crystals, Xie Gu could finally breathe a little easier. He knew just how powerful the Dragon God Transformation skill was. 

With this ability, Ye Xuan could temporarily possess the strength of a Level 50 professional, even though he was only Level 25. The transformation lasted only five minutes, but it would be enough for Ye Xuan to protect himself and execute his plans.

Despite his young age, Ye Xuan was already showing the traits of a great leader—strategic, meticulous, and capable of biding his time.

“Uncle Xie, continue reaching out to the remnants of our family. I will head to the Shattered Heaven to rescue Li’er.”

“Very well, Young Master. Be careful.” After discussing a few more details, Xie Gu left, hurrying off to carry out his duties. 

As Ye Xuan watched him go, his eyes reflected deep gratitude. Xie Gu had not only saved him but had also raised him, dedicating his life to ensuring that Ye Xuan would one day restore the Ye family. Ye Xuan vowed that once he had avenged his family and rebuilt their legacy, he would repay Xie Gu’s loyalty and sacrifices.

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The Hengjiang Region, Empire.

The Hengjiang region lay on the border between the southern and Jiangnan provinces, a land of towering mountains and dangerous plains. Deep within this region, a massive gateway had erupted into the sky.

This colossal gateway stretched thousands of meters into the air, its peak lost to the heavens. Ancient runes covered its surface, pulsating with a strange, otherworldly light. Within the gateway, a swirling vortex of starlight and dreamlike images hinted at the fractured paradise beyond.

“Shattered Heaven…” Qin Xian whispered as he stood, his hands clasped behind his back. 

It His gaze was fixed on the gateway, where countless professionals were gathering, their numbers like a sea stretching out as far as the eye could see. His eyes were deep, filled with thoughts unknown to those around him.