374 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fanfiction Website Search Fanfiction Novels Complete Fanfiction Ongoing Fanfiction Rankings Home > Fanfiction > So, They Were the Main Characters All Along Chapter 374 of So, They Were the Main Characters All Along Author: ccc Her expression was calm, but a closer look would reveal that the ancestor of the Ye family seemed preoccupied. In normal circumstances, a foundational spirit of the Dao would endure in the mortal realm for a long time if not engaged in battle. However, to heal Mu Zhi'an's injuries, she had expended a significant amount of this spirit's energy to activate a secret technique. Without absorbing more spiritual energy from the world, maintaining the form of this spirit would be challenging. Even so, Ye Qingxin wasn't meditating at the moment; instead, she was reflecting on everything that had transpired today. If Mu Zhi'an had not mentioned Ye Qian and Ye Lingxuan later, Ye Qingxin's mood would surely have remained foul. Ye Yu was one of the heirs of the Ye family, and also one of its most talented. As the Ye family's ancestor, it was hard not to feel disheartened upon hearing Ye Yu's words. Though she was disappointed with Ye Yu's behavior, her negative feelings were not overly intense. What truly troubled Ye Qingxin was Mu Zhi'an. The better Mu Zhi'an performed, the more glaring the contrast with Ye Yu, and this comparison was what genuinely frustrated her. "Who dares disturb me?" Ye Qingxin spoke in a tranquil tone, having long detected someone entering the hall. As her words fell, the person hiding by the hall's entrance quietly emerged. "Ancestor..." The speaker wasn't particularly handsome, but he possessed a refined look. His face was pale, and his black robe augmented an aura of frailty and dishevelment. His eyes were even tinged with bloodshot veins. Clearly, since Ye Qingxin's departure the previous night, Ye Yu hadn't rested well. Upon seeing the woman in the red dress meditating on the lotus, his eyes filled with excitement. "What is it?" Ye Qingxin kept her eyes closed. Since Ye Yu's words the previous night, she had already decided to stop concerning herself with this descendant of the Ye family. A descendant of the Ye family showing less respect than an outsider like Mu Zhi'an... In retrospect, it was truly laughable. Ye Qingxin recalled Ye Yu's attitude from the night before—blaming her for everything and venting his frustration indiscriminately. She inadvertently frowned, unwilling to interact with Ye Yu any further. Ye Yu, seemingly oblivious to these subtle changes, had calmed down after his teacher's counsel and a night's respite. Realizing his foolishness, he reflected on his actions. He was dealing with a mighty Daoist—a power of his own ancestor, whom even the elders of the Ye family would respectfully address. Yet, he had vented his frustration upon Ye Qingxin. Moreover, Mu Zhi'an harbored certain designs on the ancestor; should he have capitalized on the situation last night... The mere thought of Mu Zhi'an's potential to woo the ancestor and escalate things beyond their previous hand-holding incident was enough to stir Ye Yu into action. "Ancestor, last night's fault was mine. I was frustrated by losing to Mu Zhi'an, and with him using the Heaven’s Lock, I…" Ye Yu offered a sincere apology. His teacher had reassured him that the gap between him and Mu Zhi'an wasn't vast, and the Heaven’s Lock played a minor role. The real issue was his rage, which led to mistake after mistake. Mindful that he had saddened Ye Qingxin, Ye Yu was troubled, prompting him to seek her out at dawn. "Let bygones be bygones. Do you have anything else?" Ye Yu hesitated, surprised at her chilly demeanor, and stepped closer. "Ancestor, please return with me. I've understood my mistakes." As he attempted to approach, a formation activated beneath his feet, halting his progress. Ye Qingxin opened her eyes, her gaze aloof, "I am weary. You should leave." Her face was serene, devoid of the affectionate concern she once held for the Ye family descendants. Ye Yu seemed as though he wanted to say more, but the elderly voice in his mind sighed, advising him, "You've saddened your ancestor. Since you've apologized, focus on healing." "As a descendant of the Ye family, she will forgive you for your apology." Yet, she might not care for him as she once did. This, though unsaid, was understood by the old man, who sighed inwardly. A promising future had deteriorated, partly due to Mu Zhi'an's interference, but ultimately, it was Ye Yu's arrogance at fault. Mu Zhi'an could manipulate him effortlessly; he likely anticipated Ye Yu's every move. Despite this advice, Ye Yu was still reluctant, beginning to speak but reconsidering upon seeing Ye Qingxin's indifferent expression. He bit his lip, turned, and left the hall. "Mu Zhi'an?" Just as he stepped out, Ye Yu's expression shifted. Gifted by the heavens, Ye Yu possessed a strong spiritual sense. He immediately noticed the gentle and sunny young man standing outside. "What are you doing here?!" Ye Yu's fierce gaze was fixated on Mu Zhi'an, his emotions volatile, his eyes burning with a deep-seated hatred. After all, Mu Zhi'an had humiliated him publicly the day before, and now the sight of him at the ancestor’s location was provoking. "Brother Ye, are you feeling better?" Mu Zhi'an asked with a warm smile, as if nothing had happened. Ye Yu sneered, "At least I'm doing better than you." His appearance might be frail, but his eyes blazed with anger. The previous day, Mu Zhi'an had wielded the Heaven’s Lock but had compromised due to the ancestor's presence, harming his own source. Though Ye Yu was injured, Mu Zhi'an’s condition should have been worse. "Brother Ye, there’s no need for this between us. I doubt Elder Ye wishes to see us at odds…" Mu Zhi'an said with genuine concern. Ye Yu prepared to retort when a serene, musical voice from the hall interrupted the brewing tension. "Young friend Mu, if you have business, you may come inside." As her voice echoed, Mu Zhi'an drew his attention from Ye Yu, ignoring him as he strode into the hall. Ye Yu's unease deepened, his mind racing with possibilities. Logically, Mu Zhi'an should have been more injured than he appeared, yet he seemed almost fully healed… Recalling Ye Qingxin's cold tone towards him and her gentle speech with Mu Zhi'an now, Ye Yu's mind buzzed. He stepped back instinctively, watching the scene inside unfold. By the lotus pond, Mu Zhi'an was already engaged in friendly conversation with Ye Qingxin. "Elder, it was quite the inconvenience last night. If only my alchemy furnace wasn’t occupied, it could enhance the restoration of your spirit," Mu Zhi'an said earnestly. "With your physique, it's no wonder you'd attract wandering spirits. But be cautious of their origins and intentions. Don't be tricked by ill-intentioned souls." Ye Qingxin smiled softly, her gentle tone contrasting sharply with her earlier cold demeanor. Witnessing this made Ye Yu's barely healed heart ache anew, seething with anger. While claiming to act in his interest, the ancestor’s actions contradicted her words—sitting intimately with his rival right after his injury. At this moment, Mu Zhi'an placed his hand gently on Ye Qingxin's wrist, seemingly checking the flow of her spiritual energy with concern, "Elder, you seem weaker than yesterday. Are you truly alright?" Ye Qingxin smiled faintly, "Why is young friend Mu so worried about me? If this spirit fades, then so be it. It is of no great consequence." The two seemed to be chatting and laughing, and Ye Qin didn't scold Mu Zhi'an for his forwardness. She could feel the heavenly spiritual energy from Mu Zhi'an's innate furnace slowly transferring into her body. Though it wasn't much, it was a sincere gesture from a junior, and she wasn't inclined to refuse it. In fact, the celestial energy from Mu Zhi'an, refined through his innate furnace, seemed far denser than even the energy found in the heavenly realm… The potential of Mu Zhi'an's furnace was truly immeasurable… Witnessing this scene, Ye Yu's face turned ashen. "This despicable person…" In that moment, anger completely clouded his rationality, and he uttered those words through gritted teeth. The atmosphere in the hall suddenly chilled, the words clear to the two inside. Ye Qin lowered her eyelids, not intending to respond. Bang! However, as the words fell, Mu Zhi'an extended his hand and shot a palm strike through the air, directly hitting Ye Yu and causing him to spit a mouthful of blood as he was flung out of the hall. Not to mention that his injuries had yet to heal, even if they had, Ye Yu wouldn't have stood a chance against Mu Zhi'an. "Disrespecting elders, daring to insult your own ancestor—do you still call yourself a person?" Mu Zhi'an looked at Ye Yu coldly, his demeanor calm. Ye Yu clutched his chest, feelings of great injustice boiling within him, and he roared, "Mu Zhi'an! This is the Liangyi Sect. Do you know the consequences of attacking a sect disciple without reason?!" Humiliation filled Ye Yu’s heart, his eyes almost blazing with fury. If not for his injuries, he would have fought Mu Zhi'an there and then. Mu Zhi'an regarded Ye Yu indifferently and said, "You should have had a doting ancestor, yet you failed to appreciate her and even accused her of colluding with me?" "I can assure you, I used the Heaven’s Lock to defeat you simply because I didn't want to waste time on you. Even without it, you would not have been my match." "You think you have great talent, but hasn't Qian'er also shown great promise? Isn't she also a descendant of the Ye family? Yet, Elder Ye chose to focus on you at first. Do you think she was after some benefit from you?" "Your injuries healed so quickly likely because of her aid. Yet instead of gratitude, you insult her. Even if I had killed you, so what?" "You can report this to the disciplinary court, but I have no regrets about my actions today." Utterly disheveled, Ye Yu slowly rose, clutching his chest as he glared at Mu Zhi'an, speaking coldly, "Stop with the nonsense, Mu Zhi'an. Can you deny that your intentions with my ancestor aren't dishonorable?" Mu Zhi'an chuckled, entertained by Ye Yu's words. Then, he suddenly asked, "Can you honestly say you've never had improper thoughts about your ancestor?" Mu Zhi'an quietly observed Ye Yu. "From the moment you saw her, you likely considered her your possession, not allowing anyone else near her, is that correct?" Mu Zhi'an continued, "You dare defy your ancestor because you have your teacher backing you—to you, losing her protection isn’t a concern, is it?" Understanding Ye Yu's mindset, Mu Zhi'an knew exactly what motivated him. After all, back in Tianxuan City, Ye Yu had the same notion, scarcely associating with his two sisters, yet disallowing them from interacting with other men. As for Mu Zhi'an's intentions towards Ye Qin, it was clear enough that Ye Qin herself understood, without needing Ye Yu to sow discord. I admit frankly that I desire your ancestor's favor. Do you dare admit you desire your ancestor like that? If Ye Qin knew, she'd likely deal with you harshly for being an unworthy descendant. Noticing Ye Qin's cold gaze, a flicker of panic crossed Ye Yu's eyes, and his face turned pale as he shouted, "Mu Zhi'an, don't accuse me falsely! I've never had such thoughts about my ancestor; don't try to drive a wedge between us!" Mu Zhi'an’s words were piercing, a verbal assassination. Especially that last part—implying he relied on others to oppose his ancestor—it cut straight to Ye Yu's core. Even if he hadn’t consciously thought it, subconsciously he had harbored such ideas. With his teacher's protection, he felt secure, even without his ancestor’s support. Mu Zhi'an’s words had laid bare Ye Yu's deepest, truest thoughts, igniting shock and rage. Though there was exaggeration, Ye Yu now found himself unable to defend against the insinuations. "Enough. From now on, you and I are unrelated. Leave," Ye Qin stated flatly, shaking her head. If she had been disheartened last night, still holding some familial sentiment, today Mu Zhi'an's words, coupled with Ye Yu's responses, had extinguished any remaining hope she had for Ye Yu. "Ancestor—" First Chapter Previous Chapter 374/718 Next Chapter Last Chapter Index Previous: No One Understands Villainy Better Than Me Next: Comprehensive Anime: Becoming a Superhero at the Start Recommended Reading! 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