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Night enveloped the mysterious valley.
Ye Nantian's figure, hurrying away, appeared somewhat thin under the moonlight, his eyes filled with anxiety and determination.
Just then, a voice came from behind him:
"Ye Nantian, do you think you can just leave?"
Lin Ye's voice was cold, carrying an undeniable authority.
He slowly emerged from the shadows, the moonlight illuminating his face, outlining a resolute profile.
Ye Nantian's body stiffened slightly, and he slowly turned around, saying with a bitter smile, "Lin Ye, I must leave."
Lin Ye's gaze flickered slightly, and he sneered.
"Kidnapping Ye Lingling, the wife of my Ye family's Young Master, do you think this matter can just be forgotten?"
At this moment, a hint of anger flashed in Lin Ye's eyes.
The kidnapping of the Ye family's Young Master's wife was a great humiliation for the Ye family.
As the head of the Ye family, he absolutely could not let Ye Nantian leave so easily.
Ye Nantian frowned deeply, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes:
"Lin Ye, I understand your position, but you must also understand mine."
"I did not intend to offend the Ye family; it was simply due to circumstances."
He knew clearly in his heart that every word he spoke at this moment concerned his and Lingling's lives.
Lin Ye looked at Ye Nantian, his anger subsiding slightly, and he took a deep breath, saying in a deep voice:
"First, put her down; we can discuss what needs to be done."
In fact, he also did not want to make things too difficult, as Ye Nantian was, after all, Ye Lingling's Grandpa Du.
"As a Count, don't you know the true value of the Upper Three Sects?"
"They are existences that even the Empire dares not easily provoke."
"If you truly care for your clansmen, you should first hide a portion of them."
"Instead of gathering everyone here, waiting for an uncertain message from Lin Feng."
Ye Nantian, however, was unmoved, and retorted fiercely.
Upon hearing this, Lin Ye's heart wavered slightly.
How could he not know the terror of the Upper Three Sects? He had simply held onto a sliver of hope.
He pondered silently in his heart.
What Ye Nantian said seemed to make sense; should he really let Lin Jian and the others hide?
Seeing Lin Ye's hesitation, Ye Nantian's heart rejoiced, and he continued:
"I must leave. I cannot let my granddaughter fall into this uncertain danger."
"Otherwise, I will die."
Saying this, he took out a poisonous pill and put it to his mouth, making a resolute gesture.
In truth, he had no confidence; this was merely his final gamble.
Lin Ye looked at Ye Nantian, a struggle in his heart.
He looked towards where his clansmen were, thinking of the dangers they might face.
Finally, he sighed, his voice tinged with weariness and unwillingness, and nodded in helpless agreement:
"Alright, you may go."
Ye Nantian breathed a sigh of relief, immediately turned and left, disappearing into the darkness.
Lin Ye watched him go, a mix of emotions in his heart, feeling very unpleasant.
Soon, he summoned Dugu Yan and the Lin family Elders.
Everyone sat around a makeshift tent, the atmosphere heavy.
Lin Ye expressed his thoughts:
"I'm thinking, should we let some people hide first?"
"What Ye Nantian said today also has some truth to it."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes were firm, and she immediately said resolutely:
"No! I believe in Lin Feng. Even if there's danger, we will face it together."
In her heart, Lin Feng was their backbone.
As long as Lin Feng was there, no difficulty was insurmountable.
Lin Jian also nodded in agreement:
"I also believe in the Young Master. We cannot flee in the face of battle."
He clenched his fists, thinking that he was ready to fight to protect his clansmen at any moment.
Lin Ye looked at their determined eyes, a wave of emotion in his heart, and finally said:
"Then let's wait. Believe in Lin Feng and the others; they will find a way."
He silently prayed in his heart that Lin Feng would resolve all these crises and return safely as soon as possible.
One day later, the scorching sun shone on Flame Valley.
Lin Feng's figure appeared at the valley entrance, and the clansmen recognized him at a glance, immediately shouting in pleasant surprise:
"The Young Master is back!"
"How is the Young Master? The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"
"It's fine. From now on, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect won't come again. Everyone can rest assured."
Lin Feng smiled, his voice strong and clear, as he waved to his clansmen.
"That's great, that's great!"
Upon hearing this, the clansmen's hanging hearts finally settled, their faces filled with joy and relief as they cheered.
Hearing the commotion, Dugu Yan was the first to rush out of the tent.
When she saw Lin Feng, she immediately threw herself into his arms, saying excitedly:
"You're finally back! I was so worried about you."
Tears sparkled in her eyes; a whole day's worry and fear transformed into the joy of reunion at this moment.
"Didn't I come back? Don't be afraid."
Lin Feng gently patted Dugu Yan's back, his eyes doting, comforting her softly.
"Grandpa Du is here too. Don't be afraid, everyone."
At this moment, Dugu Bo also walked over from behind the two of them, his voice steady, saying with a smile.
Dugu Yan saw her Grandpa Du return safely, then turned and hugged Dugu Bo, overjoyed.
Lin Ye, hearing the cheers outside the tent, also felt a stir in his heart.
He quickly walked out of the tent and was overjoyed when he saw Lin Feng:
"Lin Feng, you're finally back! Is the matter resolved?"
Lin Feng nodded: "It's resolved."
His tone was relaxed, but only he knew the hardships involved.
Suddenly, Lin Feng felt that someone was missing, and then asked:
"Where's Lingling?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed awkward expressions, and no one spoke for a moment.
Lin Ye quickly said:
"Lin Feng, come with me to the room, and I'll tell you slowly."
At this moment, he felt a little uneasy, not knowing how to tell Lin Feng that Ye Lingling had been taken away by her Grandpa Du.
In the room.
Lin Ye told Lin Feng everything in detail.
After listening, Lin Feng's eyes revealed a hint of anger, and his brows furrowed tightly:
"Do you know where they went?"
"I've had people following them all along. You can go to Royal Fire City and ask your second uncle; he should know."
Lin Ye quickly replied.
He also felt very guilty for not protecting Ye Lingling well.
Lin Feng immediately said: "I'm going now."
How could his woman just be taken away so casually?
Immediately after, he stood up, ready to depart at once.
Dugu Yan, standing beside him, also quickly said:
"I want to go too."
She didn't want Lin Feng to take risks alone.
Lin Feng looked at Dugu Yan and nodded:
"Okay, let's go together."
He knew Dugu Yan's temperament and didn't want her to worry.
Before leaving, Lin Feng turned to Dugu Bo behind him and said:
"Let Grandpa Du tell everyone what exactly happened with the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect."
"Don't worry, Lin Feng, I'll handle things here."
Dugu Bo nodded with a look of relief.
Now, Lin Feng's character was becoming more and more mature.
Royal Fire City.
In an inconspicuous corner, a seemingly ordinary courtyard stood quietly.
In the courtyard, the basement was dim.
Only a faint oil lamp flickered in the corner, its dim yellow light barely illuminating the small space.
Ye Lingling paced restlessly in the basement, her face full of anxiety and unwillingness.
"I want to go out! I don't want to stay here anymore!"
"I want to go back to Flame Valley and wait for Lin Feng!"
Ye Lingling shouted loudly at Ye Nantian, her voice tinged with a sob.
Ye Nantian sighed helplessly, his tone slightly weary, trying to comfort her:
"Can't you just wait quietly here for a few days?"
"I left the city this morning, tricked the Lin family's trackers, and returned to Royal Fire City; no one knows. Even if people from the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect come, they won't find us."
"When the dust settles, I promise to take you out."
These past two days, he had been exhausted over his granddaughter's matter.
"I don't believe it! I want to go back!"
"Lin Feng will definitely come for me; I want to see him!"
Ye Lingling stubbornly retorted, tears welling up in her eyes.
Ye Nantian looked at Ye Lingling, a sense of powerlessness welling up in his heart, and said:
"He won't be able to come back. If he can come back, I'll kneel and kowtow three times to him!"
In his opinion, it was absolutely impossible for Lin Feng to find them.