Chapter 44 – Severe Penalty (1/2)

Chapter 44 – Severe Penalty

“I don’t need your answer anymore.”

Ye Tianlong immediately released a glaring yellow light, which directly flew towards Qinghan and wrapped his body up. Due to this timely help, the dagger in Qinghan’s hand dropped to the ground, while Qinghan had already fainted.

Since Qinghan’s holy-grade battle beast was known to all, he was regarded as the future of the family. Therefore, Ye Tianlong felt obliged to protect the future of the family. Otherwise, how would he be able to face his ancestors in the next life? Right now, Qinghan was lying on the ground due to Tianlong’s Saint’s Domain.

“Qingniu, take both Qinghan and his sister to the rear hill. Make sure that the girl’s soul is carefully scrutinized. I suppose that she isn’t dead yet. She only has a severe soul injury. Alright, I’ll figure out a way to save them both.” Ye Tianlong secretly conveyed his voice to Qingniu, before looked towards the other elders with a long face, “Baihu, go and take Ye Ron’s body. Then, close down the whole Ye Castle... No one is allowed to spread the word about what has happened today. All of you, follow me to the Punishment Department.”

“Yes, Father!”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

Looking at the surly Ye Tianlong, the elders couldn’t help but tremble, as though they were struck by a chill. The Punishment Department! The leader was going to implement the family rules here!

……

The Punishment Department, Ye Castle.

Ye Tianlong was absorbed in meditation in the main seat. Currently, both Ye Jian and Ye Qiang stood on each side of him. As for the other elders, they were standing in two lines. They were glancing at each other, as they were anxiously waiting for their leader’s instructions.

“Ye Jian!” After a long while, Ye Tianlong suddenly domineeringly said.

“F… Father!” A touch of nervousness could be seen on Ye Jian’s face.

“Do you admit your guilt?” Ye Tianlong asked. Surprisingly, this seemingly easy question left everyone present confused.

“Guilt?” Hearing this word, Ye Jian heart suddenly started to beat increasingly faster, as he tried to justify himself, “I’ve been working very hard to maintain the prosperity of our family. I really don’t know what kind of guilt I’ve committed.”

“Your Highness, we’re all witnesses of his hard work. We’re also unable to see what he has done wrong.”

“Yeah, we’re all willing to be his witness.”

One after the other, the elders bowed to Ye Tianlong, as they were defending Ye Jian.

However, Ye Tianlong looked tired, so he just waved his hand as sign to instruct them to be quiet. Then, he straightened his spine, and continued, “Do you know why our family, as well as the other four prominent families, have been prosperous within the continent for thousands of years? “

“Some of you may say, that it is because of the battle beast we have, or the special technique each family boasts. Wrong! Then why were the five prominent families able to govern the main cities? It isn’t the special technique they rely on, rather, it is unity. Yes, you hear me right, it is unity! Simply one or two heroes wouldn’t sustain the family for thousands of years! Long Pifu, for instance, is one of the sitting leaders of a major city. Is he powerful? Yes, of course. He’s in the peak level of the Realm of the Saint and he’s capable to fight me to a standstill. However, how will it be in a hundred years from now? Will his offspring still be as competent as he is? It’s hard to say.”

“The prosperity of a family relies on a group of advanced cultivators, rather than only one. It’s the persistent struggle of our ancestors that laid the foundation of our family. It is the unity within our family that has led us to survive over the years. However… you have all let me down. You forgot the rules of our family, the will of our deceased ancestors! The only thing on your mind are your own interests! Now, you even dare to unite with outsiders to harm your own family, hum?! If I hadn’t interfered, and let you continue on in this way, I’m sure that our family would lose its glory within a hundred years. Thus, our family will be doomed to become nonexistent in the history of the Flame Dragon Continent…” After this passionate speech, Ye Tianlong leaned against the bronze chair, feeling exhausted, both physically and mentally.

“We’re all to be blamed!”

All the elders hurriedly kneeled down, including Ye Jian and Ye Qiang, while they were all trying to figure out the undertone in their leader’s remarks.

“Father, I admit my guilt. It was my negligence that has led to today’s tragedy. I will resign from the position as the mayor of Grey City, and I’ll stay indoors for reflection.” Frightened by his father’s fury, Ye Jian gave up on defending himself, instead, he confessed proactively.

- Bang! -

Instead of being soothed by Ye Jian’s confession, Ye Tianlong’s fury surged like a volcano. He even pushed his hand forward and let out a stream of invisible power, which slammed against Ye Jian’s chest. Subsequently, Ye Jian was forced flying backwards until he hit a wall and bounced back.