Chapter 933: Unexplained Irritation

Inside the Eight Extremes War Chariot, the atmosphere was somewhat strange.

After entering the chariot, Yue Jianqiu's demeanor was completely different from his earlier warmth—cold enough to send chills down one's spine.

As for Ye Yuan, he was casually helping himself to drinks, showing no sign of feeling out of place.

"A specialty of Brightmoon City, Falling Moon Blossom Wine. Hmm... not bad, not bad! But unfortunately, this wine is only mid-grade and a bit lacking in age. Lord Yue is quite stingy!" Ye Yuan shook his head and sighed.

Falling Moon Blossom Wine was a top-tier vintage on par with Immortal Inscription Jade Brew, and could only be made from the Flying Moon Immortal Flowers of Brightmoon City.

However, Yue Jianqiu obviously wouldn't use the immortal-grade Falling Moon Blossom Wine reserved for honored guests to entertain Ye Yuan.

"Ye Yuan, you've really brought me a fine gift! The moment you arrive in Brightmoon City, you stir up chaos, forcing me to come out and greet you in person!" Yue Jianqiu's words were calm, but they carried an underlying murderous intent.

Ye Yuan, however, paid it no mind, looking at him indifferently. "I've also experienced Brightmoon City's hospitality! When will you ever change this snobbish habit? I've already done you a favor by coming and playing along with your little act. Otherwise, getting me onto this Eight Extremes War Chariot wouldn't be so easy!"

Yue Jianqiu's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold gleam flashing within, clearly at the end of his patience.

Ye Yuan's words were too arrogant!

The Eight Extremes War Chariot was not something just anyone could board. For a junior like Ye Yuan to ride it was already an immense honor.

And this guy actually dared to act so high and mighty!

Yue Jianqiu had put on such a grand display precisely to elevate Ye Yuan's status, making him appear mysterious in the eyes of the world.

That way, his personal welcome wouldn't seem beneath him.

Before leaving, he deliberately announced Yue Yunfeng's punishment in public, implying that today's incident was solely Yue Yunfeng's fault and had nothing to do with the Yue family.

Yue Yunfeng would take the blame alone!

With a mere gesture, Yue Jianqiu had defused the Yue family's embarrassment—truly a formidable leader.

But his displeasure with Ye Yuan was beyond doubt.

So after boarding the chariot, he naturally wouldn't give Ye Yuan a pleasant face.

"Hmph! Young as you are, your tone is quite big! Riding my Eight Extremes War Chariot—does it somehow disgrace your status? Don't forget, you're just a native from the lower realm!" Yue Jianqiu snorted coldly.

"It's just a broken war chariot; what's the big deal? Others might care, but I, Ye Yuan, don't!" Ye Yuan said calmly.

Given Ye Yuan's status as a peak Alchemy Emperor, boarding the Eight Extremes War Chariot was actually doing the Yue family a favor.

But times had changed, and Yue Jianqiu had no idea that the person sitting across from him was once a genius of the Dao of Alchemy who had shaken the Divine Realm.

Hearing Ye Yuan's words, Yue Jianqiu was left speechless. This kid was too arrogant, completely disregarding him, the head of a first-rank holy land.

Anyone listening might think Ye Yuan was some formidable Divine King.

"Enough nonsense! Do you really have confidence in curing Li'er? Quan Xingzi came to diagnose her and was at his wit's end!" Yue Jianqiu said with a dark face.

Ye Yuan said indifferently, "That old man Quan Xingzi is stuck in his ways and not worth mentioning. If he could cure her, that would be a miracle. But speaking of which, what's the meaning of this Brightmoon Tournament? How can you decide your daughter's lifelong happiness with such a reckless method?"

Ye Yuan had just entered the city but had already heard about the Brightmoon Tournament.

The gathering of numerous young talents in Brightmoon City was actually for the sake of winning Yue Mengli!

The first place winner of the Brightmoon Tournament would marry Yue Mengli. And as a dowry, Brightmoon City would grant a spot for the future son-in-law to enter the Sun-Moon Brightness Realm!

Yue Mengli was indeed a peerless beauty, but the news that she didn't have long to live had already spread far and wide.

Those young talents probably weren't here for Yue Mengli at all, but for the chance to enter the Sun-Moon Brightness Realm!

What meaning did such a martial arts marriage contest have?

Yue Jianqiu shot him a fierce glare and said, "The Yue family's affairs are none of your concern! Don't say I didn't give you a chance—if you truly care for Li'er, defeat all the young talents in the Brightmoon Tournament!"

Ye Yuan was taken aback and fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Yue Jianqiu sneered inwardly.

This kid, a toad lusting after swan meat, had immediately wilted at the prospect of facing the world's young talents.

Li'er's heart was entirely set on Ye Yuan—how could he, as her father, not see that? But now he felt that Li'er had placed her trust in the wrong person!

However, Ye Yuan's thoughts were completely at odds with what Yue Jianqiu imagined.

He was stunned because he hadn't expected Yue Jianqiu to think he had feelings for Li'er.

But when it came to Yue Mengli, Ye Yuan indeed felt an indescribable sensation.

This feeling was entirely different from how he felt toward other women.

Ye Yuan couldn't help but recall the time when Yue Mengli had stolen a kiss from him. Thinking about it now, his heart raced.

Could it be that he had actually developed feelings for Yue Mengli?

In his previous life, Ye Yuan had devoted his entire being to the Dao of Alchemy. In this life, his greatest goal was to take revenge on Ji Canglan, so he had intentionally or unintentionally avoided thinking about such matters.

Originally, Ye Yuan thought his feelings for Yue Mengli were merely gratitude, but now it seemed there was more to it.

Yet, as for the outcome, even Ye Yuan himself wasn't certain.

"Good that you're afraid! If you can truly cure Li'er, the Yue family won't treat you poorly. But if you think you can use this as leverage to win Li'er, that's impossible! However, let me make this clear: if you fail to cure Li'er, I'll make you regret being born into this world!" Yue Jianqiu snorted coldly.

Ye Yuan composed himself, took a sip of the Falling Moon Blossom Wine, and said calmly, "You don't need to worry about Li'er's illness. But holding this Brightmoon Tournament is truly foolish! Once Li'er is cured, her cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds. Before long, no one in the Yue family will be a match for her."

Yue Jianqiu said darkly, "Hmph! Easy for you to say! Li'er doesn't have much time left, and you've been missing for the past two years. Besides, your cultivation level is too low to refine the Soul-Departing Pill. Even if you did come, what use would it be? Li'er is born with the Lunar Eye of Heavenly Radiance constitution; her ocular power is unparalleled in the Yue family! If she were to leave us, it would be a tremendous loss for the Yue family. What do you know?"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan felt an inexplicable irritation.

Yue Jianqiu's meaning was essentially to treat Yue Mengli as a breeding machine for heirs. Because offspring of the innate Lunar Eye of Heavenly Radiance constitution had a thirty percent chance of also possessing it!

Even if not, their ocular power would far exceed that of ordinary people.

That was why Yue Jianqiu would rather sacrifice a spot in the Sun-Moon Brightness Realm to find himself an ideal son-in-law!