Chapter 566: Finally Meeting Father

Ye Wushuang knew exactly what that look meant.

This Fang Yuan was extremely calculating and scheming. Although he had just punished Fang Jie and General Chen, it was actually a better way to protect them from Protector Xiao’s wrath.

Furthermore, he maintained a placating smile while facing Protector Xiao’s rebuke, showing no trace of anger. It was clear just how terrifyingly deep his machinations ran.

However, Ye Wushuang didn’t care. If the other party wanted to deal with him, they didn’t have the ability to do so, at least not within Sinful City.

Watching the City Defense Army, who had arrived so aggressively yet now scurried away with their tails between their legs, the crowd was momentarily stunned. Before Protector Xiao, even the City Defense Army was nothing. All they could do was offer placating smiles!

Everyone turned to look at Protector Xiao. This was a renowned major figure, an important person from the City Lord’s Mansion with a respected status!

’To be saved by Protector Xiao... This kid is incredibly fortunate!’

The crowd thought to themselves, their gazes shifting back to Ye Wushuang as they silently marveled at his luck.

"Many thanks..."

Ye Wushuang retracted his gaze and turned to Protector Xiao, clasping his fist in a salute.

Regardless of the reason, Protector Xiao had gotten him out of a tight spot.

But before he could complete his salute, in the very next instant, something happened that made everyone’s jaws drop: Protector Xiao suddenly knelt before him.

This sudden turn of events made the crowd’s eyes fly wide open, unable to process what was happening.

Everyone’s eyes were glued to the scene. They looked as if their eyes might pop out of their sockets. The respected Protector Xiao, under the watchful eyes of all, had actually kneeled. He had kneeled to a young man.

’My heavens, what... what is going on?’

’What happened?’

Even Ye Wushuang was slightly taken aback. Never mind that Protector Xiao was a Nirvana Great Power, his status as a Protector of the City Lord’s Mansion alone was comparable to the leader of a Major Influence, yet here he was, kneeling before him.

"Young Master!"

At that moment, Protector Xiao respectfully called out two words. The words "Young Master" drifted lightly through the air.

’Young... Young Master?’

The crowd’s pupils constricted. They stared at Ye Wushuang. Protector Xiao had called this purple-robed young man... Young Master!

The crowd rubbed their eyes furiously, as if they were seeing a hallucination and had misheard.

’Could it be...?’

"Young Master, the City Lord ordered me to come and receive you. I did not expect something like this to happen. Please, punish me, Young Master."

Protector Xiao said respectfully once more.

This time, the crowd finally heard him clearly. Their eyes trembled as they stared at Ye Wushuang in utter shock.

Ye Wushuang frowned and pondered for a moment. He seemed to recall something, and his brow finally relaxed. "Rise," he said faintly.

His calm and unfazed expression made the crowd’s eyes narrow. ’What powerful composure,’ they thought. ’To face such a kowtow without the slightest emotional fluctuation.’

If it were them, they probably would have lost their composure in a panic long ago.

Nanbei, Dongfang Youdi, and the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc also stared at Ye Wushuang in astonishment, having no idea when he had become the Young Master of Sinful City.

"Lead the way!"

Ye Wushuang didn’t waste words, simply shouting the command. In his heart, he was desperate to see that familiar figure.

Protector Xiao rose, nodded, and led Ye Wushuang toward the City Lord’s Mansion.

It took a long time for the crowd behind them to come to their senses. Staring at Ye Wushuang’s back, the entire situation felt somewhat surreal.

The one they thought was about to be bullied was, in the blink of an eye, the Young Master. Things truly were unpredictable!

It was a pity that Fang Yuan had already left and hadn’t witnessed the previous scene. Otherwise, he would surely be filled with regret!

’I wonder if Fang Yuan will try to cause trouble outside the city. If he does, that will be quite interesting!’

Thinking of this, the crowd’s eyes narrowed.

With Protector Xiao leading the way, Ye Wushuang soon arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion.

"Young Master!"

As soon as they entered, everyone greeted him with this respectful call.

This only left Nanbei and the others even more baffled as they walked inside, full of astonishment.

When he had led the group to a pavilion, Protector Xiao said, "Young Master, the City Lord is in the garden opposite this one. He asked you to go find him directly. As for the rest of you, please follow me."

Ye Wushuang also said to his companions, "Don’t worry. Go with Protector Xiao and get some rest first. I’ll come find you later."

After giving them a reassuring look, Ye Wushuang finally walked toward the garden across the way.

Seeing that Ye Wushuang had said so, his companions, though still confused, did not ask any more questions and followed Protector Xiao away from the pavilion.

At this very moment, standing beside a rock in the garden, was a figure dressed in long, black robes embroidered with white lotuses trimmed in gold.

Ye Wushuang walked closer, gazing at the figure’s back. It was so familiar.

"Fa... ther!"

Ye Wushuang called out softly, his voice a little hoarse as he struggled to suppress the emotions surging in his heart.

Hearing the voice, the figure spun around abruptly. A familiar, chiseled face appeared before Ye Wushuang’s eyes.

Who else could it be but his father, Ye Xuan?

"Xiaoshuang!"

Ye Xuan looked at Ye Wushuang, so many words seemingly caught in his throat that he could only swallow them down. The only thing he managed to say was that familiar name.

After staring for a good while, Ye Xuan finally walked over and studied him seriously. Then, he clapped Ye Wushuang’s shoulder lightly, the warm smile on his face growing wider.

"Good kid. Not bad. You’ve gotten sturdier. And as for your recent deeds, I’ve heard all about them. You truly haven’t disappointed me!"

A gratified and proud smile spread across Ye Xuan’s face.

Ever since arriving in Sinful City, he had been constantly asking about Ye Wushuang and Ye Rou. From the Earth Palace, the Barbarian God Battle Platform, Nanyang County, the Holy City, and so on—he had inquired about everything, one by one.

He learned about everything Ye Wushuang had done. Every time he heard that his son had grown a little stronger, he would be happy for days.

And when he heard about the various powers that had besieged Ye Wushuang, he was filled with boundless fury and committed each of their names to memory.

"Father, how did you become the City Lord of Sinful City?"

Ye Wushuang asked. He, too, had been trying to find news of his father, searching for him all this time. Now that they had finally met, that familiar smile felt so incredibly warm.

"It’s a long story. Let me tell you everything slowly."

Ye Xuan smiled faintly and began to walk alongside Ye Wushuang, strolling through the garden.

Ye Xuan slowly recounted everything, from his departure from Blood Jade City, to his encounter with Menn Qi, to the emergence of the Sinful Tomb, and how he gained the recognition of the Sinful Scepter.

Ye Wushuang listened quietly.

After a long while, he finally understood how his father had become the Sinful City Lord.

It turned out that after leaving Nanyang County, Ye Xuan happened to arrive just as the Sinful Tomb emerged. At that time, he was on the verge of the Yin Yang Realm and was looking for an opportunity to break through.

Unexpectedly, by a stroke of luck, he gained the recognition of half of the Sinful Scepter, and his Cultivation broke through directly to the Profound Realm.

As it happened, the Zong Family was also there. When they saw Ye Xuan holding the Heavy Treasure, they joined forces with several Nirvana Powerhouses, preparing to kill him and seize it.

Relying on half of the Sinful Scepter, Ye Xuan managed to hold them off, but he was severely injured and was nearly killed by the Zong Family.

At the critical moment, the old City Lord of Sinful City appeared and saved Ye Xuan. Upon learning that Ye Xuan had won the Sinful Scepter’s recognition, he decided to groom Ye Xuan as the next City Lord.

It was not until the Donghuang Bell showed unusual activity and the old City Lord passed away that he inherited the old City Lord’s Cultivation and position, taking control of Sinful City.