Chapter 491 - 490: You Want Me to Cower, but I, Qiao Ling’er, Can’t

Ye Feng looked at the group and chuckled. "It was a small effort, not worth mentioning at all!

We only came to the Qiao family because of Grandmaster Wei's enthusiastic invitation. We had no intention of causing any trouble for you. Well then, we won't disturb you any longer. Farewell!"

Seeing their reactions, Ye Feng was deeply disappointed. 'So this is the kind of people they are. What's the point in staying?'

So he signaled for his group to turn and leave.

Old Wei hurried after him, calling out anxiously to Ye Feng:

"Divine Doctor Ye, please don't be hasty. The Patriarch will be here soon..."

Before he could finish, the Grand Elder cut him off with a cold voice, "Old Wei, you've gotten quite powerful, haven't you? Now you think you can speak for the Patriarch? Why don't you just become the Patriarch yourself!"

"I..." Old Wei froze, his expression turning grim.

Ye Feng looked at Old Wei and said with a smile, "Grandmaster Wei, I appreciate your good intentions. There's no need for you to be put in a difficult position. If fate allows, we'll meet again!"

With that, he turned to leave. Old Wei wanted to follow, but ultimately stopped, helpless. This Qiao family was not a place where he had any say!

Just as Ye Feng and his group reached the entrance, a graceful figure approached them.

Her beautiful hair cascaded over her shoulders. She had an exceptionally lovely face with a complexion like porcelain, tinged with a rosy blush. Her features were delicate, her brows and eyes as if drawn by a painter.

Having just bathed, a dewy moisture misted her pretty face, making her look even more radiant and fresh.

A daffodil-yellow dress perfectly outlined her exquisite figure. Standing there, elegant and poised, she was like a fairy stepping out of a painting, beautiful beyond compare.

It was none other than Qiao Ling'Er!

On the plane, her face had been pale, and she had been bundled up tightly in her clothes, revealing none of her charm. But now, after having cleaned up, her beauty was on full display. Even Ye Feng, who was used to seeing beautiful women, was truly stunned.

Seeing Ye Feng staring at her, Qiao Ling'Er's face flushed slightly, but she spoke with grace and composure:

"Divine Doctor Ye, where are you going?"

Ye Feng replied calmly, "Miss Qiao, we have urgent matters to attend to, so we must leave now. Farewell!"

With that, he moved to walk past Qiao Ling'Er and leave, but she took a step forward, blocking his path, and called out urgently:

"Divine Doctor Ye, we haven't yet fulfilled our duties as hosts. Why are you leaving so soon? How can we be at ease if you go? Was our hospitality lacking in some way?"

Old Wei hurried over from the side and, with a sigh, explained what had happened.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Ling'Er's almond-shaped eyes widened in anger. She looked at the elders in the hall and spoke in a heavy tone:

"Elders, my life—Qiao Ling'Er's life—was saved by Divine Doctor Ye. Now that he is in trouble, the Qiao family intends to just stand aside and watch? Isn't that going too far?"

The other elders gaped, speechless, and all turned to look at the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder looked at Qiao Ling'Er and said patiently, "Miss, Divine Doctor Ye saved your life. He is your benefactor, and he is a benefactor to all of us.

We are all grateful to him. But we cannot make an enemy of the Tribunal by standing up for him over this matter.

You know the power of the Tribunal. If we provoke a dispute with them, we will surely suffer their ruthless retaliation. The Qiao family could be wiped out because of this!"

The other elders all nodded hastily in agreement.

Ye Feng looked at Qiao Ling'Er and said calmly, "Miss Ling'Er, what they're saying makes a lot of sense. So, we should just go. But thank you for your kindness!"

He then prepared to leave, but Qiao Ling'Er once again stepped forward, blocked his path, and said resolutely:

"Divine Doctor Ye, if they won't help, I will! I can at least represent myself, can't I!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, the Grand Elder said urgently, "Ling'Er, everyone knows you are the young miss of the Qiao family! If you make a move, isn't that the same as the Qiao family declaring war on the Tribunal?"

Qiao Ling'Er turned to face the Grand Elder and suddenly let out a dry laugh.

"It's one thing for you all to be cowards hiding in your shells, but you want me to be one, too? Let me tell you, I, Qiao Ling'Er, am not capable of that!"

"You..." Hearing Qiao Ling'Er speak so disrespectfully, the Grand Elder's face instantly turned ashen.

He took a deep breath and said, "Miss, let's not argue about this here. Unless the Patriarch gives the order, we will absolutely not allow you to provoke the Tribunal!"

"Then what if I have already agreed to it!"

As the voice fell, a middle-aged man in a Tang suit strode in through the doorway, his hands clasped behind his back.

The man had a square face, a straight nose, a firm mouth, and an aura of immense righteousness and strength.

"Greetings, Patriarch!"

Seeing him, everyone immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully.

The newcomer was none other than the Patriarch of the Qiao family, Qiao Ling'Er's father, Qiao Dongliang.

"Dad, you're finally here! Look..." Qiao Ling'Er went over, grabbed Qiao Dongliang's arm, and cried out with a wronged expression.

Qiao Dongliang nodded. "Ling'Er, no need to say anything more. I already know everything!"

He then turned to look at Ye Feng and said a few words.

When Ye Feng heard him, he looked at Qiao Dongliang, and his eyes instantly lit up.