Ye Qingxuan and Wu Wanmei looked at each other and both nodded gently.
They knew that although Ye Ling's temperament was much warmer and more cheerful than before, it was impossible to completely change overnight. Taking things step by step was the best approach.
It was indeed for the best that the two of them donated the cultivation methods and handled the clan affairs on her behalf.
The family of three chatted for a while longer about daily life, cultivation, and the trivialities of training, filling the room with a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
As it was getting late, Ye Qingxuan and Wu Wanmei carefully packed away all the cultivation methods and manuals, tucking the two storage bags close to their bodies.
After bidding farewell to their daughter, Ye Qingxuan and Wu Wanmei went straight to the core area of the family and immediately found the Ye family head and the Great Elder.
They recounted everything in detail—from Ye Ling returning home in the middle of the night and slaying the criminal Lin Jie during her training journey, to her voluntary donation of all her cultivation methods, martial arts, and resources to benefit the family.
When the family head and the Great Elder heard the entire story, their expressions changed dramatically, and a look of extreme surprise and excitement instantly erupted in their eyes.
Over the years, although the Ye family had continuously expanded its territory and accumulated worldly resources, significantly increasing its size and financial power, they had always been stuck at a critical bottleneck: a severe lack of high-grade cultivation methods and martial arts.
The core heritage of the clan was still stuck at the Yellow-grade mid-tier, which limited the cultivation ceiling of the younger generation.
Because of this, they could only ever be considered a minor local family in Baiyun City, with no hope of joining the ranks of the first-rate families in the commandery city.
But now, with the Yellow-grade high-tier, Yellow-grade peak-tier, and even Profound-grade martial arts that Ye Ling had brought back, the family's shortcomings would be completely resolved.
The martial foundation of the Ye family would undergo a complete transformation, giving them the capital to truly step into the ranks of the top families in the commandery city.
Not daring to delay, the two of them immediately divided the work and set off in two different directions.
The Great Elder personally went to the quiet cultivation grounds in the back mountain to invite the Ye family's ancestor to come out of seclusion.
Meanwhile, the family head ordered the entire clan to gather, summoning all active elders to the main hall for an immediate meeting.
Within moments, the solemn main hall of the Ye family was bustling with people as all the elders of the clan arrived one after another.
Shortly after, the Great Elder accompanied the white-haired, sagely Ye family's ancestor into the hall, whose aura felt deep and distant.
The ancestor took the seat of honor, while the family head and the Great Elder sat on her left and right respectively, taking their positions as the grand council officially began.
In addition to the highly influential clan elders and the family head, several young figures were also seated in the hall.
They were Ye Ling, Ye Fei, and Ye Yin.
During the previous Heishui Commandery sect selection, both Ye Ling and Ye Fei had failed to be selected and could not join a major sect.
However, their talent was already far superior to their peers in the clan. Through tireless cultivation, they were recognized as the geniuses of the Ye family's younger generation.
Since they carried the future hopes of the family, they were permitted to attend this core clan council.
As for Ye Yin, who came from a branch line, although she had not even passed the preliminary selection in Baiyun City, she had a humble starting point but worked diligently.
With her steady breakthroughs and growth far exceeding that of typical branch line disciples, she had long been focused on for cultivation by the family and had also earned the right to observe this clan meeting.
Having not seen each other for just over a year, their cultivations had improved significantly.
Both Ye Ling and Ye Fei had broken through to the Houtian Tenth Layer, while Ye Yin had also stepped into the Houtian Ninth Layer.
All of them were outstanding figures among their peers, representing the promising future strength of the Ye family.
Once everyone was seated and the hall fell silent, the family head cleared his throat slightly, silencing the quiet chatter in the hall, and slowly began to explain the purpose of today's meeting.
He first shared the joyous news of Ye Ling's return, and then solemnly recounted her experiences during her recent sect mission.
She had single-handedly hunted down the notorious Xiantian Realm Great Perfection criminal Lin Jie, and had herself broken through to the mid-stage Xiantian Realm.
Furthermore, she had captured a large number of precious cultivation methods and martial arts manuals, and out of love for her family, she had selflessly donated them all.
They would all be recorded by the clan and made available for all family disciples to practice.
The moment he finished speaking, the entire main hall fell into a dead silence.
All the elders stared open-mouthed in shock. But after that brief moment of disbelief, the hall instantly erupted into uncontrollable ecstasy.
Excitement was written on everyone's face, and their eyes were filled with infinite anticipation for the future of the Ye family.
Meanwhile, Ye Ling, Ye Fei, and Ye Yin, who were seated at the very end, were completely dumbfounded, their minds thoroughly shaken.
The mid-stage Xiantian Realm.
To fight and kill a veteran rogue cultivator expert at the Xiantian Realm Great Perfection with only a mid-stage Xiantian Realm cultivation.
And to bring back such a massive collection of precious cultivation methods, donating them to the entire clan for free.
The three of them experienced a whirlwind of complex emotions, their minds in complete turmoil.
In just over a year since they last met, the peer who used to cultivate alongside them in the Ye family had already left them far behind.
The gap between them had become like heaven and earth, widening further and further.
After a brief moment of sighing, the three of them quickly suppressed the slight sense of loss and emotion in their hearts, their eyes turning entirely into burning joy and excitement.
Fortunately, such an incredibly outstanding genius with a limitless future was a member of their Ye family, serving as the source of confidence and glory that would protect the entire clan.
The entire hall was immersed in the sudden joy of their family's rise. Everyone looked excited, whispering among themselves in low voices, and the main hall was filled with a bustling clamor.
Just then, the Ye family's ancestor, who was seated in the place of honor, slowly raised her hand and tapped the table gently.
Thud.
With that soft sound, the noisy and clamorous hall instantly fell silent.
Everyone held their breath, their respectful gazes turning toward the head of the table.
The Ye family's ancestor scanned the room, her gaze calm and penetrating. She spoke slowly, her voice aged yet powerful.
“Our Ye family has a shallow foundation, having been confined to Baiyun City for generations and stagnating for many years.”
“Yet, the reason our family has been able to rise rapidly and grow stronger step by step over the past two years is entirely due to Ye Ling.”
“Without her incredible cultivation talent, and without the reputation she has earned for us outside, our Ye family would never be where we are today.”
“This time, she even killed a criminal at the Xiantian Realm Great Perfection and brought back a large number of high-grade cultivation methods and martial arts.”
“This resolves our family's greatest shortcoming of the past century, giving our Ye family the true right to step into the ranks of the commandery city's great families.”
“This contribution is unmatched by anyone.”
She paused, her expression becoming even more solemn.
“You all know that Ye Chen's talent was also peerless. However, his parents went missing when he was young, leaving him lonely and helpless.”
“When his cultivation stagnated, he was met with cold shoulders and exclusion from his own clansmen, which long ago chilled his heart toward the family.”
“But Ye Ling is different. She cares for the family and knows how to repay kindness, driving the rise of the entire clan by her own efforts.”
“Today, I establish an ironclad rule: from now on, no one is allowed to disturb Ye Ling's cultivation without authorization, nor are you to use trivial family matters to cling to her.”
“Ye Ling has a vast future, and her path lies in the wider world of the sects. She must never be dragged down by mundane matters.”
“If our Ye family is to stand among the great clans in the future, we must rely on this genius.”
“But you must also remember, you must never use her reputation to act lawlessly.”
“Her strength is her own achievement. The Ye family's prosperity is a blessing we receive because of her.”
“Our clansmen must still be strict with themselves, adhere to their original intentions, cultivate peacefully, and make steady progress.”
“Abiding by the rules, being grateful, and knowing our boundaries—not disturbing her path and not bringing shame to her name—this is the true way for our Ye family to prosper for a long time.”
The ancestor's words were clear, logical, and heartfelt, serving as a wake-up call to the selfish thoughts of all the clansmen present.
Hearing this, the elders and young disciples in the hall came to a sudden realization.
In their hearts, they felt a sense of lamentation for Ye Chen, but even more so, they gained a deeper respect for Ye Ling.
Everyone understood completely that Ye Ling was the key to the Ye family's prosperity.
They could only protect her path forward and must not cause her any trouble, let alone become a burden to her.
The entire hall bowed their heads in unison, their expressions respectful and solemn, as they answered in one voice.
“We will keep the ancestor's teachings firmly in mind, abide by the clan rules, and never dare to act recklessly.”
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