Supreme Cultivation Chapter 266 - 265: Ruthless Flowing Water

Chapter 266: Chapter 265: Ruthless Flowing Water

When Gongsun Chou of the Gongsun Family heard about the incident, he imdiately reprimanded Gongsun Shengheng and Gongsun Linglong. He rarely lost his temper like this.

Gongsun Linglong and Gongsun Shengheng knew they had caused trouble, so they didn’t dare to speak.

Ye Fan stepped forward and said, "It’s not their fault. After all, many things are beyond one’s control. I’m the one who killed the man, and I won’t allow the Gongsun Family to be implicated!"

Hearing this, Gongsun Linglong felt more and more that Ye Fan was a capable and responsible man. Isn’t this exactly the kind of man I want? More importantly, he hadn’t exposed the fact that they had frad him. Otherwise, they would have faced much more than a simple scolding.

Gongsun Chou was not a heartless man. "This matter arose because of the Gongsun Family," he said. "How can I let you face the risk alone? My family will face this with you! Also, the Witch is currently in training. Once she succeeds, the Mo Sect will be nothing to worry about!"

Gongsun Chou was telling the truth. Indeed, once Su Qingxue completed her transformation, the entire Mo Sect would truly be insignificant.

Ye Fan said, "If the Mo Sect refuses to back down, then I have no reason to fear them."

His words were filled with calm confidence. This was the most unique aspect of the King of Heaven. Even when facing the crushing weight of Mount Tai, he would never show a hint of panic.

Gongsun Chou asked Ye Fan a few more questions before turning to scold Gongsun Linglong. "Linglong, you know that I value you the most! But this ti, you were the one who led us into trouble, making our family’s situation even more precarious. As punishnt, you will go with

to Fla Valley and take care of the Witch!"

"Yes, Great Ancestor!" Gongsun Linglong pouted. Although she was reluctant, she had no choice.

Of course, Gongsun Shengheng was not spared. "Starting today," Gongsun Chou said to him, "you will enter the training grounds for our family’s deathsworn! Your treatnt will be the sa as the others. If you quit midway, we won’t intervene. To grow stronger, you must endure harsh training!"

Gongsun Shengheng’s face turned pale. But if I don’t improve, even if I beco the Gongsun Family Master, I won’t be able to protect the family, much less ensure its legacy continues.

At that mont, he clenched his fists, resolved to undergo the training. However, the thought of its cruelty weighed heavily upon him.

That night, Gongsun Chou made a montous decision: he would eliminate the Pang and Rao families, two of the Gongsun Family’s long-standing arch-enemies. Now that all pretenses were gone, there was no longer any need to maintain appearances. He gathered the clan’s Martial Artists and deployed them that very night.

Standing atop a pavilion and watching the Gongsun Family mobilize, Ye Fan felt nothing. He wasn’t going to mock them for hitting a man when he’s down. Competition in this era was brutal. If you lacked strength, you faced annihilation. The world was rife with treachery and deceit.

"Mr. Ye!"

Ye Fan turned to see Gongsun Linglong. "Why aren’t you asleep yet?"

"I can’t sleep," she told him.

"Are you worried about your Great Ancestor?" he asked.

"Mmm, that’s part of it," Gongsun Linglong nodded.

"You don’t need to worry about him," Ye Fan said. "Your Great Ancestor is very strong. Those two families, whether alone or together, are no match for him. Of course, that’s assuming the Mo Sect doesn’t make a move." He then looked toward the southwest, where the Mo Sect was located.

"But if I hadn’t plotted against you, none of this would have happened," Gongsun Linglong said. "I feel so guilty!"

"Don’t be," Ye Fan replied. "Everything is guided by fate. There’s no need for guilt. Even if nothing had happened between us, the Mo Sect Guardian would not have let your family go. A great battle was inevitable. The core of the conflict is the sa, only the catalyst has changed."

"Mr. Ye... do you think I’m a cruel woman?" Gongsun Linglong asked, her beautiful eyes shimring.

"How should I answer that?" Ye Fan replied.

"To deal with you, I was willing to do anything. That makes

a cruel woman. Sotis I wonder why I’ve beco so terrifying! This isn’t who I really am," she said sadly.

"Just follow your heart," Ye Fan said gently. "So things are beyond our control."

"Mr. Ye... do you have a wife?"

As she spoke, Gongsun Linglong’s face flushed crimson. She was a firm believer that it didn’t matter if you were a man or a woman; if you truly liked soone, you had to confess boldly. You couldn’t wait. If you hesitated and missed your chance, it would be difficult to ever get them back.

Ye Fan smiled. "Yes, I do."

Instantly, a chill ran through Gongsun Linglong’s heart. That was not the answer she wanted to hear. "She must be very beautiful, then," she said plaintively, her voice filled with sorrow.

"They are indeed very beautiful," Ye Fan said quickly. "But you’re beautiful, too."

Hearing "they," Gongsun Linglong suddenly understood. That’s right. How could a man like the Martial Arts King have only one woman? He must be surrounded by confidantes.

She then said to Ye Fan, "Mr. Ye, this is a Jade Pendant and sachet I’ve worn since I was a child. I want to give them to you today. I hope you’ll accept them."

Attached to the jade pendant was a sachet that carried a delicate fragrance. Ye Fan knew exactly what it ant. According to the traditions of the Ancient Martial Families, a woman would only give a man a jade pendant as a sign of deep affection. He understood her intentions imdiately.

"I’m sorry," he said to her, "but I can’t accept your Jade Pendant."

"Can’t you even give

sothing to rember you by?" Gongsun Linglong asked, her voice full of heartache.

"No," Ye Fan replied. "The more you miss , the more harm it will bring you."

His refusal was blunt. He was the King of Heaven. Although his power was terrifying, his enemies were countless. It would do Gongsun Linglong no good to beco closer to him.

"You’re too heartless, too selfish!" Gongsun Linglong cried out in anguish. Clearly, from the mont he refused her, her heart died. This was the first ti she had ever loved a man, a love that went to the very marrow of her bones, but he showed no appreciation. He rejected her so bluntly when even a simple nto would have been enough.

"I hate you!" she declared. "I’ll never forgive you!"

With that, she covered her face and ran off, sobbing.

Ye Fan could only feel helpless. He had to admit he had a good impression of a girl who loved and hated so clearly. But it was far from actual love. The flower may be willing, but the water flows on, heartless.