Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 446 You Don’t Know, The Thing I Care About The Most!

The imperial capital finally cleared up after the Laba porridge was eaten, and Ye Feng proposed a walk with Hong Qingyan to clear their minds. Despite having been in the imperial capital for quite some time now, they had yet to truly take in this thousand-year-old ancient capital.

Hong Qingyan readily agreed as such opportunities for just the two of them to be together were rare. Nowadays, with Sima Zhan Tian’s cultivation level growing daily and Sausage Sister seemingly having noticed something, she’s been sticking to that big fellow relentlessly, and training almost day and night.

Of course, such training wasn’t done in the room, but rather on the Martial Arts Training Plaza with real combat. Initially, Sima Zhan Tian was reluctant, as he always ended up beaten black and blue and even complained to Ye Feng a few times. However, every time he came back dismissed without ceremony.

But later, Sima Zhan Tian discovered to his surprise that after each battle, his cultivation realm improved. Therefore, he fought more fiercely over time, even clinging to Sausage Sister all night long. Eventually, Sausage Sister was the one who couldn’t keep up, but knowing it was beneficial for Zhan Tian, she willingly played the role of his sparring partner.

As for Long Nannan, the quirky girl had suddenly developed a fascination with medicine, so she was dragging Yu Feiyu in and out of the Divine Doctor Sect these past few days, even managing to snatch some treasures from the Sect several times – much to Yu Feiyu’s helplessness.

Furthermore, Long Nannan mentioned wanting to visit the Valley of the Medicine God, which led Yu Feiyu to immediately concoct an excuse to decline, thinking to himself that if Nannan went to the Valley, she’d likely turn it upside down.

It was because of this that Ye Feng finally had some peace. After leaving the Northern Cloud Residence, the two of them headed straight in the western direction. This area was the imperial capital’s back garden, to be precise, the past emperors’ garden, but due to last century’s disasters, it was largely destroyed with ruins everywhere.

Seeing this, Ye Feng’s determination only grew stronger; as long as he was there, foreign forces would never be allowed to step half into the Xuanyuan Nation again.

What Ye Feng didn’t expect was that as his conviction solidified, the Mental Power Nucleus within his Sea of Consciousness had unexpectedly grown larger without any signs, clearly indicating a boost in his spiritual power.

"It’s unexpected that one can cultivate spiritual power in this way. It seems that this is my path, at least the path I am currently cultivating, starting with the common people in the nation, aiming for the people’s welfare, and taking the nation’s safety as my duty!"

Ye Feng felt increasingly lucid in his heart. Of course, the path he was cultivating and adhering to was completely in line with the principle of Emperor’s Dao, so he felt his State of Mind becoming clearer.

The winter sun felt warm even though the weather was still cold, and there were not a few visitors in the garden. This time Ye Feng hadn’t brought any subordinates with him, so he and Hong Qingyan just looked like ordinary tourists, attracting no one’s attention.

It wasn’t until the afternoon that the two of them decided to head back to the Northern Cloud Residence. However, as soon as they entered the courtyard, a servant reported that there was a guest seeking an audience with Hong Qingyan.

"A visitor for me? That’s strange; I don’t have any friends. Could it be someone from the Hong Family of Jiangdu?" Hong Qingyan asked.

"This servant does not know. The visitor is alone, a woman, who claims to be surnamed Hong and acquainted with the Mistress. So, I led her to the parlor," the servant replied, bowing.

"Surnamed Hong? Could it be someone from the Hong Family of Jiangdu?" Hong Qingyan wondered.

Hearing this, Ye Feng raised an eyebrow and then said, "I doubt it’s the Hong Family of Jiangdu. Were it them, they should be seeking an audience with me instead."

Finally realizing something, Hong Qingyan turned to Ye Feng, "Big Brother Ye, do you mean it’s someone from the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan?"

"That’s likely," Ye Feng nodded slightly.

Hong Qingyan immediately became somewhat anxious. She naturally knew why someone from the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan would come looking for her. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Big Brother Ye, will you come with me?"

Ye Feng shook his head, "I think it’s better for you to go alone. After all, this is related to your origins, something you’ve wanted to understand, right?"

With a gentle smile, Ye Feng reassured, "Don’t worry. Since the visitor came alone, it indicates that nothing major will happen. As for you, no matter what the other party says, follow your heart. As for me, no matter what decision you make, as long as it’s the right one, I’ll support you."

Hearing this, Hong Qingyan managed to calm her fluttered emotions, nodded, and said, "Alright, Big Brother Ye, I’ll follow your advice and meet this person."

"Go ahead; I’ll wait for you in the study," Ye Feng waved his hand, and Hong Qingyan then turned and walked towards the parlor.

In fact, Ye Feng could guess the purpose of the visit from the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan without going. Now that Hong Qingyan had awakened the Heritage Spell of the Wings of Light, according to what Hong Tiandu had said, this Technique was an invaluable legacy of the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan. Hence, it was highly probable that they wanted Hong Qingyan to return to the family.

The reason Ye Feng didn’t accompany her was to avoid interfering with Hong Qingyan’s thoughts. After all, no matter what, Hong Qingyan was part of the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan. Not only was her inheritance there, but potentially her biological parents as well. That’s why Ye Feng stated that no matter what Hong Qingyan’s choice was, he would understand and support her.

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Even if Hong Qingyan came back later wanting to return to the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan, Ye Feng would support her unwaveringly—it was a man’s responsibility!

When Hong Qingyan entered the parlor, she saw a woman dressed in green with an elegant and kind appearance, especially the warm smile on her face, which gave off a sense of mild warmth.

As soon as the lady in green saw Hong Qingyan, she smiled sweetly and stepped forward, "I presume you must be Qingyan? My name is Hong Yaoyao, you can also call me Aunt Yao."

Hong Qingyan walked in, simply greeted, "Hello, please take a seat!"

Although Hong Yaoyao looked frail, her aura was anything but weak. She was a practitioner with the might of a Half-Step Golden Core Cultivation, a level that even within the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan would definitely rank her among the elders. In fact, her presence seemed much more formidable than those two elders from the Hong Family they had encountered in the Heavenly Movement Mountain Range that day.

After the person serving tea placed it before them and withdrew, leaving only the two of them in the living room, Hong Yaoyao eyed Hong Qingyan from top to bottom. After a long while, she said, "Not bad at all. You truly are a daughter of our Hong Family, with such a fresh, elegant, and devastatingly beautiful appearance."

Hong Qingyan asked indifferently, "May I ask what you mean by that?"

Hong Yaoyao smiled slightly and said, "It seems that you may not yet know your true identity and origins."

Despite the initial panic she felt before entering, Hong Qingyan’s face remained expressionless. Strangely enough, upon seeing the other party, she became immensely calm, her mind undisturbed.

"You know about my background and origins?" Hong Qingyan countered.

Hong Yaoyao smiled faintly again, "A few days ago in the Heavenly Movement Mountain Range, Miss, you deployed the ’Wings of Light’, a Magic Technique which, I must say, is our Hong Family’s Heritage Spell. Moreover, it can only be passed down through our bloodline. In other words, only someone with the blood of our Ancient Hong Family can awaken and use this Magic Technique."

Hong Qingyan fell silent, seemingly deep in thought, with no one knowing what she was contemplating at that moment.

Hong Yaoyao asked with a smile, "Now, you must know about your origins, right? We know you suffered quite a bit in the orphanage as a child, and even after being adopted, life wasn’t easy for you. Of course, our Hong Family of the Ancient Clan bears some responsibility for that, but we are willing to make amends."

"Make amends? How so?" Hong Qingyan suddenly pressed, raising her voice a bit.

Hong Yaoyao was slightly taken aback, clearly sensing the emotional surge in Hong Qingyan. Sighing, she said, "As women, I can understand your feelings, but what’s done is done. There’s no need to dwell on the past too much, right? We should look forward, shouldn’t we?"

"Our Ancient Hong Family is one of the Four Great Ancient Clans of today, exponentially more powerful than the world of mortals, not to mention those so-called Martial Arts Sects."

Hong Qingyan cut her off bluntly, "Just say what you want to say directly. Don’t beat around the bush. I don’t like to go in circles and deal with all these underhanded tactics."

"Yes, yes!" Hong Yaoyao gave a slight wry laugh, then sighed, "I am here this time representing the entire Hong Family of the Ancient Clan. If you’re willing to return to the family now, the family will compensate you. They’ll not only invest resources to prioritize your training but also help you overcome the uncontrollable frenzied state that arises when your Bloodline of the Wings of Light is awakened."

"You may not be fully aware of what it means for our family to focus on training someone. Let me put it this way, with your bloodline talent and the family’s dedicated training, within ten years, you will stand out among the younger generation. In the future, you might even be among the very top of this world. Does that help you understand our family’s sincerity?"

"The family’s sincerity?" Hong Qingyan let out a cold laugh, then slowly rose to her feet, word by word, "If your Hong Family truly had any sincerity, you wouldn’t have only sent you! Do you know what matters most to me?"

Hong Yaoyao was taken aback by this, and after a long moment, she replied, "Not sending the right person? But in our Hong Family, it doesn’t really matter who is sent, the message is the same."

Hong Qingyan laughed and with a turn and a wave of her hand, said, "Please leave."

Hong Yaoyao narrowed her eyes, asking in a cold voice, "So you’re refusing?"

Hong Qingyan no longer spoke; there was no need for her to say anything further.

Still not giving up, Hong Yaoyao said, "You should know that with your current cultivation state, you absolutely cannot control the awakening state of that bloodline. If you activate it frequently, you will definitely fall into Deviation and even risk your life. You should be clear about that."

"That is my own business, and I don’t need your concern," Hong Qingyan responded coldly.

Hong Yaoyao stared at her, as if trying to see through her, unable to comprehend why Hong Qingyan would reject such an offer from the family.

"Alright, tell me, what do you care about the most?" Hong Yaoyao finally inquired.

Hong Qingyan stared back at her, saying word for word, "You at least ought to tell me who my biological parents are. Back then, why did they abandon me? Not like you’re doing now, outright asking me to return to your so-called family as if you are bestowing me a favor. Do you really think I care about your Ancient Hong Family?"

Only then did Hong Yaoyao realize her oversight and sighed deeply, "I was neglectful, but I still think you should seriously consider it. I will take my leave for now, but I will come again."

After these words, Hong Yaoyao left in dejection. Hong Qingyan just stood there, a profound sadness surfacing on her face.