437 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Chapter 437: A Swift Decisive Slash Qin Yueniang had entirely convinced herself with her own rhetoric, and her expression made it clear to everyone present that this was exactly how she felt. The laughter disappeared instantly from Baili Xiao's eyes, while Baili Ming's gaze filled with murderous intent. Even Baili Yuan, usually a person of amiable disposition, was now visibly angry. And that was saying nothing of the other members of the Baili clan. The way they looked at Qin Yueniang was as if they were staring at someone deranged. "You seek death!" Baili Ming's icy voice burst forth, though he hadn't yet made a move. Suddenly, a light chuckle interrupted his actions. The hearts of those present tightened, wondering who dared interrupt the lunatic Baili Ming—only to relax at the realization of who it was. No problem, it was his own daughter. "I haven't lived long, but I've come across plenty of strange people. However, you're truly a rarity, someone positions second in peculiarity," Ye Linglong remarked with a cold smile. Qin Yueniang frowned, snapping in anger: "Little girl, when elders speak, it's not your place to interrupt. Did I say anything wrong? If it weren't for my son bringing you in, you'd never have a chance to step into the Baili family's gates for the rest of your life!" "Heh, you know well enough what kind of person your son is. It's only thanks to my own abilities that I stand here today, without my eyes gouged out by your precious son. It wasn't because he showed any mercy." "He committed countless evils, gouging out the eyes of his kin to replace his own. The evidence is indisputable; he deserved to die!" Ye Linglong's words were firm and resounding, causing the eyes of the Baili family's collateral members to turn red. Over the years, some of their children had suffered at the hands of Baili Ran. Some had no evidence, and others who sought justice were suppressed by Qin Yueniang. The Qin family was powerful within the Baili household, and Qin Yueniang, being the current head's sister, could easily handle these collateral lines. "Little wretch! You're spouting nonsense! Today I’ll beat your mouth to a pulp!" Furious and ashamed, Qin Yueniang raised a whip and lashed out at Ye Linglong above. Before anyone else could act, a flash of cold light appeared in Ye Linglong’s eyes. With a light tap of her toe, she leaped into the air, and the sword in her hand traced a silvery arc across the sky. With a single slash, the long whip in Qin Yueniang’s hand was cut in two. Qin Yueniang’s whip was an exceptional celestial artifact, a treasured piece within the Qin family. Many had suffered under this whip, and no one anticipated that Ye Linglong could sever it so effortlessly. After slicing through the whip, Ye Linglong’s figure flickered, disappearing from her original position. In the next moment, she stood before Qin Yueniang. Startled and pale, Qin Yueniang reflexively swung her hand in defense, though her movements were too slow. Even among Celestial Emperors, there are disparities. Moreover, Qin Yueniang wasn’t particularly talented and had only advanced to Celestial Emperor through countless elixirs and rare treasures—not through her own diligent cultivation. As the icy swordlight grazed her neck, Qin Yueniang’s eyes widened, feeling a chill sweep across her throat. In the next second, a faint line of blood appeared across her neck, blood trickling down it. Her head lolled to one side and then tumbled from her shoulders, rolling to a stop at Baili Xing's feet. Baili Xing initially stared in shock before recognizing the head, emitting a startled scream and fainting on the spot. After the deed, Ye Linglong’s expression remained unchanged as she flicked her sword to rid it of blood. Everything had occurred in an instant. Before the others could react, Qin Yueniang’s head had already fallen. This time, the look in the eyes of the Baili family members towards Ye Linglong had clearly shifted. If earlier it was due to Baili Ming, now it was out of respect for Ye Linglong herself. They silently admired her prowess, acknowledging that as Baili Ming’s daughter, she moved without even batting an eyelash. Remarkably, at such a young age, she slew a Celestial Emperor as a Celestial Lord, marking her as one with unlimited potential. Even without the Baili family’s name, she would soon become renowned throughout the Celestial Domain. "Ha ha ha!!! Wonderful, wonderful! Qin Yueniang indulged her son, abetted him in his crimes, and oppressed my Baili clan relatives. The evidence was clear, and now my great-granddaughter has justice served. Someone, take the body away!" Baili Xiao laughed heartily, standing with a sweep of his arm. His delighted smile left no doubt about his good mood. The body was swiftly dealt with, and the fainted Baili Xing was carried out as well. Then it was time to get down to business. The main purpose of the gathering was for Baili Ming to add Ye Linglong's name to the clan registry. Formally, it would be under the name Baili Linglong. Under Baili Xiao's direction, Baili Linglong's name was soon carved into the Baili family's genealogy records. In the ancestral hall, a spirit tablet for Baili Linglong was also added. Though the name used in the records was Baili Linglong, Ye Linglong made it clear that she would continue to go by her familiar name. It held significant meaning for her. Finding his daughter was joy enough for Baili Ming, and he had no objections. Baili Xiao, similarly, found no issue—as long as she was in the records, the name was immaterial to him. As for everyone else, if the two big figures had no objections, neither did they. After leaving the ancestral hall, Baili Ming intended to spend some quality time with his daughter and travel to Snow Cold Palace, but his grandfather intercepted them. Ye Linglong spent a good deal of time with Baili Xiao, being proudly shown off to his friends, receiving a pile of welcoming gifts in the process. Baili Xiao then took her to his own treasure vault, allowing her to pick what she liked. As the old head of the Baili family, his collection was vast, filled with formation materials and rare treasures. Ye Linglong selected two items, and Baili Xiao piled on a few more before he was satisfied. Upon leaving Baili Xiao's courtyard, she was immediately ushered into Baili Yuan's vault to choose even more treasures. By the time Ye Linglong returned to her father's courtyard, her wealth had significantly increased, overflowing with celestial crystals, rare materials, and treasures beyond measure. She was now wealthier than even Baili Ming by several degrees.