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

Chapter 476: Encountering Di Lian Yun Again Ye Ling Long was almost amused by her anger. She wanted to see just who had the audacity to brazenly pick a fight with her father. Especially since it was done right in front of her, and the person making the threat even had a name similar to her distant descendant—Di Lian Yun. She couldn't help but wonder if it was the same person. Turning her head, she saw a few figures stumbling awkwardly towards her. Their clothes were soaked with blood, and indeed, the one leading them was Di Lian Yun. Pursuing them were members of the Fu family, and the leader of them did bear some resemblance to Fu Yuan Yi. It was likely that he was a direct descendant of Fu Chang Ming, or at the very least closely related by blood. Di Lian Yun had also noticed Ye Ling Long. He was surprised to see her there, aware of Bai Li Ming's recent troubles and worried that the Fu family behind him would notice her. He wanted to steer clear, but it was already too late. He had come too close, and the Fu family members had already spotted Ye Ling Long. "What are you doing here? Get out of here quickly; the Fu family is right behind," Di Lian Yun urged with an anxious voice. His face was pale, indicating severe injuries, and his companions were also in poor shape, breathing heavily. "Di Lian Yun, you can barely protect yourself, and you're telling others to leave? You should worry about your own problems first." A sneering voice came from behind him. Seeing the speaker, who had a face bearing a resemblance to Fu Yuan Yi, Ye Ling Long felt a wave of disgust. It was indeed the kind of face that met a swift demise. The man also saw Ye Ling Long, and after recognizing her face, his expression suddenly transformed into one of excitement: "It's you! My efforts weren't in vain after all. I didn't expect a double blessing today." Di Lian Yun positioned himself in front of Ye Ling Long. "Fu Yuan Tian, what do you intend to do?" Ye Ling Long, seeing Di Lian Yun in his weakened state still trying to shield her, couldn't help but find him annoying and pushed him aside, stepping forward. "So what's this double blessing you're talking about?" Fu Yuan Tian's smile stretched wide. "Hahaha, the elder is currently searching everywhere for the murderer of Yuan Yi. Now that I've found you, as long as I capture you and present you to the elder, he'll surely reward me handsomely." The more he spoke, the more animated he became. Fu Yuan Tian was already picturing himself handing over Ye Ling Long to the elder, earning the elder's favor, and becoming the elder's favored descendant. The thought made him giddy with excitement, and in a condescending tone, he addressed Di Lian Yun: "Since you led me to Bai Li Ming's daughter, if you hand over the Soulweave Grass, I might let you off, just because I'm in a good mood today." In reality, Fu Yuan Tian's cultivation wasn't that high, just at the early stage of the Immortal Lord realm, and even that was inflated. But he had the backing of an Immortal Emperor-grade bodyguard, which gave him the confidence to act arrogantly. However, he seemed to forget that Fu Yuan Yi had a late-stage Immortal Emperor guarding him back then. And yet, he met his end just the same. Di Lian Yun's eyes reddened, and he hid the space ring containing the Soulweave Grass behind him. "In your dreams!" He had come to this secret realm specifically to find the Soulweave Grass, a legendary herb said to be able to repair damaged souls. Even though his father’s soul injury had been mitigated by the Soul Concentration Pill, the damage couldn't fully heal on its own. Hence, he sought the Soulweave Grass. Despite only having a fifty percent chance of successful soul repair, he couldn't afford to pass it up. The Di family couldn't endure another devastating blow. Fu Yuan Tian didn't expect Di Lian Yun to refuse him so blatantly, and his face twisted in embarrassment. "Di Lian Yun, don't eat the punishment if you're refusing a toast. Do you think the Di family is still the same as before? It's not. Without our elder’s protection, you think your family could retain its status?" "We’d have no idea what would become of you. I advise you to get a grip on reality and hand over the Soulweave Grass. As for your soon-to-be-useless father, he doesn’t deserve such a treasure. With our family's protection, your Di family can still exist, and you can remain its young master." Fu Yuan Tian's face was full of disdain, not just for Di Lian Yun but also the Di family. Hearing those words, Di Lian Yun's already bloodshot eyes turned even redder, almost as if they might bleed. It was true that the Di family had relied on the Fu family to survive these years. But initially, circumstances were different. Even after the demise of their ancestor, Immortal Emperor Di Chang Ling, the Di family descendants were still blessed with talent, progressing impressively in their cultivation. There were many exceptional talents who reached the rank of Immortal Emperor at a young age. Some almost reached the peak of Immortal Emperor, just half a step away from becoming Immortal Emperors themselves, once enjoying unparalleled glory. But it seemed as if cursed, the talented individuals of the Di family began to fall one by one. All who had the potential to advance and lead the Di family perished due to various reasons, and so the once-thriving Di family gradually declined. It turned into its current state, with its genius members gone and its resources and celestial crystals looking like easy prey to outsiders eager for a share. This was when Fu Chang Ming appeared to shelter the Di family, taking it under his wing. But from then on, the Fu family began treating the Di family like subordinates, subjecting them to casual insults. Di Lian Yun's father fell victim to a sneak attack during a joint exploration of a secret realm with the Fu family, all because someone coveted a treasure he had acquired. Now it was happening again. Was he doomed to meet the same fate as his father? Just as Di Lian Yun was about to spiral into darkness, a hand was placed on his shoulder, pulling him from his brooding. Ye Ling Long's voice, dripping with disdain, cut through, "Heh, Fu Yuan Yi is dead, so who gives you the face to speak such words? Fu Chang Ming? He was just a dog of the Di family, eagerly licking the boots of Immortal Emperor Chang Ling, and now he has the nerve to act high and mighty?" Her tone carried unabashed contempt towards Fu Chang Ming. How dare someone insult her master's family and her descendants in her presence? It was intolerable. Not only was Ye Ling Long incensed, but even the sword in her hand, Qian Jun, trembled with fury. Di Lian Yun, seeing Ye Ling Long standing protectively in front of him, was moved. He recalled what the guards had said about Ye Ling Long taking a liking to him. He had been skeptical, but now, watching her stand up for him, Di Lian Yun's face flushed slightly. It seemed she really did care. And he felt the same for her. Who wouldn't be drawn to someone exceptional? Di Lian Yun was no different.