Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 220: Having Something to Rely On

Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Having Something to Rely On

First, it was to strengthen the intimacy with the Ji Family to gain support!

Of course, the most important goal was to hope that the talent of a certain disciple would catch the Ji Family’s eye, soaring to great heights, thereby elevating his family’s status in China!

After all, the current world was no longer the chaotic martial society of old; improving a family’s standing at the national level brought immense benefits to its development.

When Senior Brother Lu spoke, Haowu scoffed and said, "Even if she carries the Ji surname, she’s just the daughter of an illegitimate child..."

Before Haowu could finish, Senior Brother Lu hastily covered his mouth and nervously said, "Shh! Are you looking to die? How could you say something like that? No matter what, Ji Yuyan still carries the Ji surname!"

"Humph! Fair enough!"

Haowu nodded slightly but revealed disdain in his eyes as he said, "No matter; as long as she becomes my stepping stone, that’s enough. Someday, I will achieve Innate Martial King status and surpass the Ji Family!"

"Mr. Hao! Mr. Hao!"

As Haowu was indulging in dreams of his glorious future, a man suddenly rushed in frantically.

Seeing this, Haowu was immediately displeased and admonished, "Running around like this with no decorum! Don’t disgrace the Hao Family!"

"This... this calls for urgency!" the man quickly said.

"You dare talk back?"

Haowu, enraged by the retort, immediately thrust his sword forward.

The man panicked, but without hesitation, he spoke, "Mr. Hao, it’s... it’s about the Hao Family! The Hao Family has been... wiped out!"

"What?"

Haowu trembled in shock and quickly grabbed the man’s collar, shouting, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"I—I am not lying!"

The man struggled and said, "The Master, Mr. Hao Jian, and all the elders have been killed! The Hao Family is annihilated!"

Boom!

In an instant, Haowu felt as though struck by lightning, utterly speechless.

Meanwhile, Senior Brother Lu promptly asked, "Explain! What exactly happened? Who wiped out the Hao Family?"

"The specifics are unclear, but the news is widespread outside! People are saying... saying..."

"Saying what?" Haowu immediately roared.

"Saying it was Mr. Ye from Su Province! Apparently, it all started because the Hao Family discovered Miss Ji Yuyan was by Mr. Ye’s side and went to demand her!" The man collapsed onto the ground upon finishing his words.

"Mr. Ye? That Mr. Ye from Su Province?"

Upon hearing this, Senior Brother Lu was instantly shocked.

In recent years, Ye Fei’s reputation in the Chinese Cultivation World had stirred countless waves!

Almost every cultivator had heard the name "Mr. Ye" at least once!

But before Senior Brother Lu could digest the information, he saw Haowu heading straight outside.

Seeing this, Senior Brother Lu hastily blocked him and said, "Haowu, you can’t go! That’s Mr. Ye, the Innate Martial King! No matter how grief-stricken you are, going there would be suicide!"

"Grief-stricken? Senior Brother Lu, what are you talking about?"

Haowu snorted coldly, and with remarkable composure, said, "Since I’ve chosen to stay in the Ji Family, I am part of the Ji Family! Why would I feel grief over the mere Hao Family?"

"You... what are you saying?"

Senior Brother Lu stared, utterly astonished, unable to believe Haowu’s comment!

After all, the Hao Family had been annihilated, and the deceased included Haowu’s father and brother!

Yet Haowu remained indifferent and said dismissively, "Those useless weaklings—dead is dead! My hatred is for that Mr. Ye! How dare he ruin my one chance to gain footing in the Ji Family!"

Chance?

Senior Brother Lu immediately realized.

Haowu cared nothing for the Hao Family; his concern was entirely centered around Ji Yuyan, the woman with the Ji surname!

For Haowu to become a key figure in the Ji Family, he must marry Ji Yuyan!

But now, Ji Yuyan was by Mr. Ye’s side, and Mr. Ye had even destroyed the Hao Family for her! Clearly, Ji Yuyan and Mr. Ye shared an extraordinary relationship, taking away Haowu’s leverage within the Ji Family!

As chilling as this realization was, Senior Brother Lu suddenly felt that the proximity he once shared with Haowu had changed!

Or perhaps, this selfish and calculating personality had been Haowu’s true nature all along.

Such a man—how terrifying!

Even so, Senior Brother Lu wisely refrained from expressing his thoughts. Instead, he quickly asked, "What’s your plan now?"

"My plan? I’m no match for the Innate Martial King, but the Ji Family isn’t without options! I’m going to report this matter to the Family Head and let him decide how to handle it!" Haowu said, his face twisted into a sinister grin, as he strode confidently outside...

The events in the Ji Family were, of course, unbeknownst to Ye Fei.

Even if he knew, he probably wouldn’t care.

Because after leaving the Hao Family, Ye Fei immediately headed to Yuntai, arriving at Yuntai First Hospital, where his mother Su Lingyun was staying.

Before departing from Binjiang, to prevent his amnesiac mother from being agitated by encountering the Ye Family, Ye Fei had deliberately arranged for Shao Yu to settle her here.

Looking at his mother sitting on the balcony of her hospital room, casting him a guarded and unfamiliar gaze, Ye Fei sighed deeply and said, "It seems Mom hasn’t gotten any better."

"Auntie’s health has improved a lot compared to before, though her memory is still..."

Ji Yuyan, who had been caring for Su Lingyun, frowned and spoke with evident concern.

Seeing this, Ye Fei smiled lightly and said, "In any case, thank you so much."

"I—It’s nothing! You don’t have to thank me!"

Ji Yuyan blushed at Ye Fei’s smile, her cheeks turning red in a flash.

For a moment, even Ye Fei wavered, his thoughts briefly clouded.

Bang!

At that instant, a loud noise broke their conversation as Shao Yu burst in frantically and exclaimed, "Teacher, quick! Save Han Ping—he’s dying!"

Han Ping?

Hearing Shao Yu’s word, Yang Tian frowned deeply.

Han Ping was Ye Fei’s classmate back in Zhulan Village Middle School and had inadvertently been the reason Yang Tian rescued Fan Qiuya from the Black Miao Clan.

So Ye Fei promptly asked, "What happened?"

"I don’t know exactly... I only know that Han Ping’s life is hanging by a thread, beyond the help of conventional medical methods. Teacher, please hurry and take a look!" Shao Yu said sorrowfully.

Ye Fei nodded quickly, then turned to Ji Yuyan and said, "Take care of my mom. I’ll go check on Han Ping."

With that, Ye Fei followed Shao Yu out of the room.

Yuntai First Hospital, in front of the intensive care unit on the third floor of the inpatient department.

A sweet-looking woman with a stern expression was closing the door of the room angrily.

It was none other than the policewoman Lin Xitong, who had briefly crossed paths with Ye Fei during Ye Qianqian’s college entrance exam.

"What’s going on here? How could someone act so ruthlessly? Inside lies nothing but a student!" Lin Xitong forced herself to suppress her fury as she turned to the nearby officer and asked.

"Lin Jingsi, the preliminary investigation shows the conflict arose over fighting for a hospital room, and one party caused the injuries to Han Ping inside," the officer quickly replied.

"Injuries?"

Lin Xitong scowled, "Calling them injuries is an understatement! That student is at death’s door!"

Looking around intently, Lin Xitong continued, "Where’s the perpetrator?"

"The perpetrator? What do you mean?" The officer asked, confused.

"What do I mean? I mean the attacker! Did you let them go?" Lin Xitong snapped angrily.

"No... no! The perpetrator is just in the employee cafeteria, drinking coffee." The officer hurriedly answered.