Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1348 - 1348 1307 The Past

1348: Chapter 1307: The Past 1348: Chapter 1307: The Past Judging by Lu Chuan’s abilities, whether it’s the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Realm or his unmatched medical skills, they alone shouldn’t warrant such courtesy from the dignified Patriarch of the Ye Family.

However, if both these qualities converge in one individual, and that person is even so young, it becomes impossible not to take them seriously.

Youth signifies infinite potential.

Achieving such accomplishments at this age means the future holds boundless possibilities.

It was precisely this realization that led Old Master Ye to treat Lu Chuan with such deference.

“I’ve come to the Ye Family for a particular matter.

Old Master Ye, is Ye Chongshan a member of your Ye Family of Luo City?”

As soon as these words left his mouth, Old Master Ye and Ye Jiaxin’s expressions visibly froze.

The old man furrowed his brows, as if recalling past events, his eyes filled with unspeakable sorrow.

“Young Friend, before I answer your question, may I ask you one first?”

“Please go ahead, Old Master.”

“Where did you learn of Ye Chongshan’s name?”

“Azure Dragon Academy in Qingyang City, from Dean Nalan.”

The old man then revealed a look of ‘so it is’, forcing a bitter smile: “As expected…

So, Young Friend, you are aware of the past between Ye Chongshan and Nalan Xuan?”

“I’ve heard bits and pieces.

Old Master Ye, where is Ye Chongshan now?”

“He’s dead.

Twenty years ago, shortly after returning to Luo City, he committed suicide by poison.”

Lu Chuan turned his gaze to Ye Jiaxin, seeing the hatred in the young woman’s eyes.

He couldn’t help but sigh softly.

“So, you must be Ye Chongshan’s daughter?”

“He’s unworthy of being my father!

He betrayed my mother, fell in love with another woman, and didn’t even have the courage to face the consequences.

He’s nothing but a coward!”

“If he truly felt guilty, why did he get entangled with another woman in the first place?

Poisoning himself out of remorse after being caught is the biggest joke of all!”

Ye Jiaxin mocked Ye Chongshan mercilessly, venting all the resentment in her heart.

Listening to her, even Lu Chuan’s opinion of Ye Chongshan worsened.

Lu Chuan could pretty much conclude that Ye Chongshan was indeed a scoundrel.

Someone who loved a woman but lacked the courage to take responsibility, and even chose suicide to end the matter—utterly laughable.

“Then your mother…”

“She’s dead too, along with that man.

She left me alone, raised by my grandfather.

Do you have anything else to ask?”

“I’m sorry.

I didn’t mean to dig up your past.”

After traveling all the way to Luo City, Lu Chuan hadn’t expected to uncover such a result.

Naturally, he felt somewhat disheartened.

“Young Friend Lu, are you here for the Human Emperor’s Pendant?”

Old Master Ye’s question immediately grabbed Lu Chuan’s attention.

He shifted his focus to Old Master Ye and asked, puzzled, “Old Master, you know about the Human Emperor’s Pendant?”

“I’ve heard a little about it.

Back then, Chongshan stumbled upon it by chance in some Ancient Ruins.

It’s said the pendant has the power to bring the dead back to life.

From then on, Chongshan devoted much of his energy into studying its use—until he met Nalan Xuan.”

“The two fell deeply in love at first sight and quickly eloped, leaving the family behind and going to Qingyang.

They were gone for an entire year…”

“Old Master, do you resent Nalan Xuan?”

Old Master Ye fell into contemplation.

His worldly-wise eyes blinked slowly as he silently pondered, then let out a long sigh.

“Resent her?

Not quite.

After all, it was not a decision made by one person alone.

The blame doesn’t rest solely on her shoulders.”

Lu Chuan was somewhat surprised by this response.

Against expectations, Old Master Ye seemed fairly open-minded—perhaps because walking so close to the Gates of Hell had offered him many new insights?

“However…”

The pendant’s ability to resurrect made it understandable why Nalan Xuan wouldn’t lend it to him.

Perhaps she intended to use the artifact to bring Ye Chongshan back to life.

Thinking of this, Lu Chuan urgently pressed further, “Old Master, is Ye Chongshan’s body still with the Ye Family?”

“Years ago, someone broke into the Ye Family and stole Chongshan’s corpse.”

“Was it Nalan Xuan?”

Old Master Ye didn’t speak but silently nodded his head.

This confirmed Lu Chuan’s suspicions: Nalan Xuan had indeed intended to resurrect Ye Chongshan—but perhaps failed due to certain reasons.

Still, this gave Lu Chuan an opportunity.

Whether Nalan Xuan had mastered the full Art of Resurrection, Lu Chuan couldn’t ascertain.

But one thing was certain: the Tower Spirit likely knew the secret technique, which might serve as the pivotal breakthrough!

“Young Friend, what is your connection with Nalan Xuan?”

“No connection at all.

I sought to borrow the Human Emperor’s Pendant, but she refused.

That’s why I’ve come here to find out more.”

“That’s good…

Perhaps I’m overthinking it.

But looking at you, I can’t help but notice you bear some resemblance to Chongshan.

For a moment, I almost thought…

Never mind, forget I said anything.”

Lu Chuan: “?”

What the hell?

So Old Master Ye suspects I’m Ye Chongshan and Nalan Xuan’s son?

What kind of joke is this!

Do I look like the son of such a spineless man?

What an insult!

“Old Master, my surname is Lu.

No matter how you twist things, it’s impossible for me to be connected to them, right?”

“My apologies.

It’s just that looking at your face made me have some illusions for a moment.”

“Do I really look so much like him?

Do you have a photo I could see?”

The old man pointed toward a cabinet with a photograph inside.

A slightly yellowed group photo showed Old Master Ye, then brimming with vitality, laughing heartily and wrapping an arm around a man’s shoulders.

That man, presumably, was Ye Chongshan.

Resemblance?

Bullshit!

I’m way more handsome than he ever was!

If there’s any similarity, it’s probably in the eyes—both carried a certain recklessness and arrogance.

“Chongshan is the shame of the Ye Family.

He betrayed the clan for his own desires and handed a treasure like the Human Emperor’s Pendant to Nalan Xuan.

Because of this, many in the family harbor resentment toward him, myself included for quite a time.

Even now, the clan holds Chongshan in contempt.

He’s almost become a taboo topic.

You bringing him up today stirred up quite some old memories for me.

Moreover, since you saved my life, if you don’t mind, Young Friend, why not stay at the Ye Family for a while?

I’d like to extend some hospitality and properly show my gratitude.”

“…Alright, I’ll take you up on your offer then, Old Master.”

“It’s my duty.

Jiaxin, please escort Young Friend Lu to the guest room.

I’m feeling unwell, so take good care of him on my behalf.”

“Understood, Grandpa.”

Ye Jiaxin nodded slightly, stealing a glance at Lu Chuan’s back before quickly averting her gaze.

She thought so too—it didn’t seem likely.

Compared to that weak and cowardly man who solved problems by running away, Lu Chuan might be a bit harsh, but his skills put him leagues ahead!

At the very least, he wasn’t someone who wasted his days scribbling and flirting without meaning.