Chapter 456
Seeing Xin Lice's serious expression, Xin Wan'en shook her head and smiled.
"Your cousin, there are no treasures emerging," she said.
"You can't fool me! The strange phenomenon just now—wasn't that a fake?" Xin Lice replied stubbornly, his stance resolute, with a faint ghostly aura swirling around him.
Seeing this, Xin Wan'en suddenly felt inexplicably saddened.
What has happened to the Xin family?
It's one thing to be challenged by outsiders, but why is my cousin also turning against me?
Even though she was deeply saddened, Xin Wan'en still prepared to explain patiently.
Her goal was to maintain the harmony of the Xin family.
At this most difficult time, she did not want this broken family to fall apart.
Just as she was about to speak, however, she suddenly heard Ye Yu's voice in her mind.
"Master, according to the Xin family rules, those who go against the family head must be severely punished."
"Your father was the family head of the Xin family, but now that he is gone, as the legitimate heir, you naturally become the head of the family."
"You must take on the mission of the entire family, and the rules must not be broken!"
"Kill him!"
"To uphold the rules of the Xin family!"
Hearing this, Xin Wan'en couldn't help but widen her eyes in disbelief and turned to look at Ye Yu.
She really didn't expect Ye Yu to say such a murderous thing!
It was at this moment that Xin Lice, noticing her shocked expression, narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke in a low voice: "Cousin, you can't hide it. Some things cannot be concealed."
"Since it's a treasure of the Xin family, it belongs to all of us."
"We should all see it!"
Xin Wan'en immediately retorted, "There is no treasure! Don't overthink it!"
With that, she subtly shook her head at Ye Yu behind her, signaling that she couldn't do it.
Xin Lice sneered, "Cousin Xin Lanying was right. Since the Xin family has been handed over to you, it's only destined to decline."
"Since that's the case, we might as well disperse it!"
"Cousin, I respect you as the legitimate heir. Hand over the treasure obediently, or I'll be rude!"
These words were like the sharpest sword in the world, piercing Xin Wan'en's heart.
"How could my sister, Xin Lanying, say such things?"
"Didn't she support me becoming the family head?"
"Why would she say that to Xin Lice?"
"Where is she now?"
"Did she truly lose all hope for this family and leave?"
Looking at the dozen or so members of the Xin family, Xin Wan'en felt incredibly lonely and helpless.
Her body trembled slightly as she took a step back. Need character sheets and glossaries? Visit MV^LEM^PYR.
At this moment, Ye Yu stepped forward and placed his hand on her shoulder from behind.
His voice once again echoed in her mind.
"Master, don't you understand yet? Without rules, there can be no order."
"When even the family head loses their prestige, the family will naturally decline."
"You have nothing to be guilty about, so why act so timid?"
"If you want to protect the Xin family, you cannot retreat, only advance!"
"This is your mission!"
After saying this, Ye Yu released his hands and stepped back.
Xin Wan'en's gaze shifted from confusion to determination.
Yes, she had long lost the option to retreat.
There was no more retreat!
She stepped forward, her aura rapidly rising!
"Xin Lice, as the 37th illegitimate son of the Xin family, which rule of the family allows you to speak to the family head like this?"
Upon hearing this, Xin Lice's expression instantly became ugly.
He was about to rebut when he suddenly realized that the ghostly aura around Xin Wan'en had surpassed the middle stage of the Transformation Realm, and was still rising.
What was going on?
Wasn't it said that her soul body was damaged, and she could only remain at the early stage of the Transformation Realm for life?
Xin Wan'en stepped forward, her voice cold: "The Xin family's rules clearly state: those who defy the family head shall be severely punished!"
"Those who repeatedly disobey should be punished with a thousand years of seclusion for the legitimate heir, and death for the illegitimate son!"
This declaration stunned the entire room.
No one expected the usually soft Xin Wan'en to suddenly assert the family rules with such firmness.
What was she planning?
Was she going to kill Xin Lice?
How could she dare?
Xin Lice also thought it was a joke.
The Xin family was in turmoil, and Xin Wan'en would never kill him!
But despite thinking this, Xin Lice was still overwhelmed by Xin Wan'en's unstoppable aura.
He couldn't help but take a step back.
Grumbling, he said, "It was my mistake earlier, I hope... I hope the family head will forgive me."
Even though he was unwilling to admit it, it was clear that Xin Wan'en was the current family head of the Xin family.
Facing Xin Lice's submission, Xin Wan'en did not show any emotion.
She slowly walked up to him, her voice firm: "The Xin family's rules cannot be changed. Your mere apology won't undo it."
Xin Lice suddenly raised his head, clearly displeased, and said, "What do you want?"
Xin Wan'en didn't look at him but instead gazed at the dozen or so Xin family members in front of her.
She shouted, "Xin Lice has gone against the family head, attempting to split the Xin family. He has been repeatedly warned and should be executed in public to set an example!"
Xin Lice's eyes widened in shock.
But he saw Xin Wan'en raise her hand slightly.
A pure and powerful ghostly energy instantly pierced through his body.
Xin Lice was struck back several steps by the immense impact.
Looking down in disbelief, he saw his soul body begin to dissipate at a terrifying speed.
Within a few breaths, it completely disappeared from the underworld.
This scene left the remaining Xin family members stunned.
One by one, they retreated, their eyes full of fear.
Xin Wan'en waved her sleeve, her voice cold: "What are you all standing around for? Go back to your business."
The Xin family members immediately bowed and left.
Once they were gone, Xin Wan'en's body weakened, and she collapsed into Ye Yu's arms.
Softly sobbing, she whispered, "Yu'er, maybe you were right, but I'm still so scared."
Ye Yu gently stroked Xin Wan'en's hair, his voice comforting, "You cannot be afraid. Only by making the enemy fear us can the Xin family truly rise again."
Xin Wan'en gritted her teeth, her eyes becoming even more determined.
In the following years, she not only restored the broken Xin family to its former glory, but also fused the Heavenly Ghost Technique and the Hellfire, significantly increasing her power, reaching the later stage of the Ascension Realm.
This terrifying speed indicated her rebirth.
Ye Yu, too, benefited from Xin Wan'en's growth, obtaining an advanced version of the Soul Flame, capable of burning through the Nine Hells and achieving the perfect realm.
His cultivation also leaped to the middle stage of the Ghost Realm!
It was truly a rebirth.
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
Xin Wan'en's aura had undergone a tremendous transformation.
She looked to the north, where the Chu family of Xianyin City resided.
She softly said, "Yu'er, do you think /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ we will succeed this time?"
Ye Yu replied solemnly, "Rest assured, Master. No matter what, I will always be by your side!"
These words warmed Xin Wan'en's heart.
Together, they flew northward.