With three supreme masters, they were invincible upon descending the mountain.

That's it, this little good-for-nothing is really easy to fool.

Seemingly feeling that things were going too smoothly, Ye Xiao added, "Your older brother has a girlfriend, and they're about to get engaged. There's nothing we can do about it."

Ye Xiao's expression seemed somewhat helpless, and he pretended to be in a difficult position.

"You're celebrating too soon."

Ye Yaocheng raised his eyes, his voice calm, "I agreed to go, but there are conditions."

Ye Xiao's smile froze instantly.

"What are the conditions?"

His voice turned cold, but he was still restrained. If they broke off relations now, he wouldn't be able to explain it to the Ji family.

"Tell me about my background." Ye Yaocheng stared at him. "Tell me the truth, and I'll agree."

The air was silent for two seconds before Ye Xiao slammed his hand on the table: "Outrageous! How could you utter such blasphemous words? Just because I haven't been able to find you for eight years? I have my own difficulties!"

"So what?" Ye Yaocheng smiled, his eyes cold. "If she were truly his biological daughter, would you have me marry a half-dead 'ugly duckling' the moment I return?"

"You know perfectly well whether you've taken any action over the past eight years!"

Ye Xiao's face darkened; he hadn't expected this good-for-nothing to know so much.

"No matter what, you're still a member of the Ye family!" Ye Xiao raised his voice, trying to intimidate him with his imposing manner. "All of this is for the family! No matter how wronged you are, you have to endure it!"

"Oh?"

Ye Yaocheng stood up. "Trying to morally blackmail me?"

The moment he finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted from his body!

That wasn't murderous intent; it was a primal and powerful will.

It felt as if a thousand troops were galloping before my eyes, mountains were collapsing, and tsunamis were crashing against the shore. The air in the living room instantly froze, and the temperature plummeted.

Ye Xiao was knocked back three steps by that force.

His pupils shrank to pinpoints, and his face drained of color. In that instant, he felt like a leaf in a storm, about to be torn apart at any moment.

Two seconds later, the momentum suddenly subsided.

The living room returned to calm, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

The reason it only took two seconds was because Ye Yaocheng was afraid that if he released it for a few more seconds, Ye Xiao might be crushed by its momentum.

Ye Xiao gasped for breath, his legs still weak. He stared intently at Ye Yaocheng, his mind blank.

Hallucination?

No, that feeling of near death was too real.

What exactly did this little beast go through?

No, this must be an illusion. How could a piece of trash have that kind of strength?

"Make a decision quickly, I don't have time to waste." Ye Yaocheng sat down again, as if nothing had happened.

Ye Xiao's body trembled. He subconsciously glanced towards the kitchen and lowered his voice: "You are indeed not my biological son."

Ye Yaocheng's eyes flickered slightly.

"Back then, your mother was seriously injured and collapsed at the door of the Ye family. I... I had admired her for a long time, so I agreed to take care of her and you."

"But she only stayed for three months, and left before her injuries were fully healed. I don't know where she went, and I don't know who your biological father is either."

After saying this, he added, "This is something only heaven, earth, you, and I know. To the outside world, you are my illegitimate son, Ye Xiao. Don't disgrace the Ye family."

Ye Yaocheng remained silent for a moment.

The trail went cold, but at least one thing was confirmed: he and Ye Xiao were not related by blood at all.

"I've said everything I needed to say." Ye Xiao wiped the sweat from his forehead. "What you promised..."

"I'll do what I say." Ye Yaocheng stood up. "When are we going to the Ji family?"

"The car will pick you up tomorrow."

The kitchen door was opened at the appropriate time.

Liu Lili came out carrying a fruit platter, her face beaming with smiles: "Finished chatting? Here, have some fruit! Yaocheng, you're going to the Ji family tomorrow, you can't wear this. Mom... Auntie will go pick out some decent clothes for you right away!"

She deliberately avoided using the word "Mom".

Ye Yaocheng did not respond.

He watched the couple act, feeling only a cold, calm emptiness.

The next morning.

Ye Yaocheng stood in the living room, wearing a well-tailored dark gray suit. The suit was sent by Liu Lili overnight. He didn't recognize the brand, but the material and workmanship exuded an expensive feel.

The young man in the mirror had a straight posture, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, with deep and strong facial features, especially his eyes, which seemed to hold a deep pool beneath their calm surface.

His appearance is clearly inherited from his biological parents.

"Clothes really do make the man," Liu Lili said with a fake smile. "With this makeover, he really does look the part."

Before the words were finished, footsteps came from outside the door.

Ye Lingtian rushed in, his hair disheveled, as if he had traveled a long way.

He saw Ye Yaocheng, paused for a moment, then put on a concerned expression: "Second brother! Why didn't you tell me you were coming back? I've missed you so much all these years!"

Hearing that Ye Yaocheng had agreed to the marriage proposal while he was hiding in another province, he rushed back overnight. No matter what, he still had to go through with the whole thing.

Ye Yaocheng turned to look at him. This "big brother" was far worse at acting than Ye Xiao. He didn't even know how to hide the hypocrisy in his eyes.

"Stop acting." Ye Yaocheng exposed him directly, "From today onwards, I have nothing to do with the Ye family anymore."

Ye Lingtian's smile froze, a shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes. He cursed inwardly: What's with this bastard's attitude? Does he really think he can turn his life around by marrying into the Ji family? What a joke!

But he still said, "Second brother, what you said was too hurtful."

"The car has arrived," the butler announced at the door.

Three black cars were parked in front of the villa. The one in the middle was a limousine with a small gold "姬" (hime) character printed on the door.

Ye Yaocheng stopped looking at anyone and strode towards the door.

"A petty person who's gotten his way," Liu Lili muttered under her breath behind his back. "He hasn't even stepped inside yet, and he's already wagging his tail."

The voice was very soft, but Ye Yaocheng heard it.

With his current strength, he can hear clearly even when the other person is speaking very softly at such close range.

Without pausing, a faint, cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.

Just wait, you'll regret it someday.

The Ji family villa is located in the eastern suburbs of Linjiang City. It covers a vast area and resembles a modern manor.

The car drove through the gate and then drove for another five minutes before stopping in front of the main building.

The butler led Ye Yaocheng into the living room.

Under the enormous crystal chandelier, a middle-aged couple was seeing off a guest, an elderly man with white hair, whose face showed regret.

"Mr. Ji, Mrs. Ji, I am truly powerless to help Miss Ji with her illness." The old man shook his head and sighed. "Now, we can only hope that the method of 'changing luck' will offer a glimmer of hope."

"Elder Jiang, you flatter us. The Ji family is already extremely grateful for your presence." The middle-aged man, Ji Zheng, spoke politely, but the worry between his brows remained.

The old man's name is Jiang Tianhai, a top-tier national-level doctor.

The Ji family spent a lot of money and used their connections to persuade him, but unfortunately, they were still helpless.

"Looking at the present day, there may only be one person who can save Miss." Jiang Tianhai walked to the door, then turned back and said, "That is the Sage of Medicine. Unfortunately, there has been no news of him for more than ten years. If there is any news, I will inform you immediately."

"Thank you for your help, Elder Jiang."

As Jiang Tianhai was leaving, he brushed past Ye Yaocheng as he entered. He had clearly heard their conversation.

"I didn't expect this ordinary old man to know about the Sage of Medicine. It seems he does have some skill," Ye Yaocheng thought to himself.

He knew about the Sage of Medicine because he was his master.

Ye Yaocheng went to the window and looked at the Ji family's vast courtyard.

He wanted to see what kind of strange illness this Miss Ji had that had left so many famous doctors helpless.