Qiu Xiaozhu was momentarily surprised, but she quickly understood.
No wonder, she thought to herself, that Tang Yu's methods of killing Ye Qiu were completely incomprehensible to her.
An expert at the peak of the [Celestial] level dying instantly, and disappearing completely as if disintegrated?
"No matter what, the important thing is that the Nine Dragons Formation can stabilize."
The Grand Elder knew this was related to Tang Yu's secret, so he didn't want to ask too many questions.
Tang Yu killed Ye Qiu and then helped stabilize the Nine Dragons Formation.
Such a great debt of gratitude— even if he were asked to marry off his son and granddaughter to Tang Yu, he wouldn't frown.
"Put me down."
Seeing that Tang Yu was still holding her, Qiu Xiaozhu shouted, a little embarrassed.
It wasn't a private moment; they were standing in front of the Grand Elder.
Tang Yu smiled and quickly set her down. After the three of them climbed onto the altar, the Grand Elder hurriedly approached the large cauldron to observe it.
That object was the central core of the Nine Dragons Formation.
If it were destroyed, the Nine Dragons Formation would be completely ruined.
Qiu Xiaozhu also wanted to check on the core and understand why it had gone out of control.
However, when she saw Tang Yu right beside her, she glanced up at him a few times, feeling that something was off.
"Master, why are you looking at me like that?"
Noticing that Qiu Xiaozhu was glancing at him occasionally, Tang Yu felt somewhat puzzled.
"It's just… your face looks a little strange to me. Could it be that this face is also fake?"
Qiu Xiaozhu stammered as she asked.
She didn't dare admit that this guy now looked far more handsome than before.
His previous face was definitely attractive, but compared to this one, it fell short by a lot.
"It's real."
Tang Yu smiled and said, "Do you feel like you've won?"
"What do you mean by 'won'?"
"It's like having a pen pal who sends you a photo. You see it and realize he's handsome, so you decide to start dating him."
"But when you meet in person, you find out that not only is he not like in the photo, but he's even more handsome…"
Tang Yu was about to tease her.
Qiu Xiaozhu, already annoyed, let out a disdainful sound and, without paying him any more attention, turned to leave.
Of course, deep down, she thought exactly what Tang Yu had described.
It did feel like a small win.
If she had found an ugly face beneath the human skin mask, her attitude would undoubtedly have changed.
The pursuit of beauty is a human instinct, and she was no exception.
When both approached the large cauldron, the Grand Elder frowned and spoke in a somber tone.
"It's not good… the Nine Dragons Formation is still having problems."
Qiu Xiaozhu and Ye Qiu moved closer to observe carefully.
On the large cauldron, nine dragons were originally carved, and they moved as if swimming in water.
However, the eyes of the nine dragons were cracked, and the cracks continued to expand.
"It's fine; it can be repaired."
Tang Yu didn't seem rushed, as the small amount of Heavenly Power he had granted to his grandmother had stabilized the Nine Dragons Formation to prevent further loss of control.
Now the only thing left was to find a way to repair the Nine Dragons Formation.
"You know how to repair it?"
Qiu Xiaozhu and the Grand Elder asked in unison.
"Yes, I know how to repair it, but after I fix it, you'll have to promise me one condition."
Tang Yu said with a smile.
He had sought out Old He to ask many questions.
After returning to the Nine Heavens Alliance, he had also studied many similar books with quick techniques.
If given a little time, finding a way to repair the Nine Dragons Formation wouldn't be difficult.
"As long as you don't ask me to become your wife, you can impose any condition you want."
The Grand Elder agreed without hesitation.
Tang Yu rolled his eyes, began walking around the Nine Dragons Formation, and started thinking.
While Ye Qiu was trying to compete for the Nine Dragons Formation, a bald elder rested in his private plane.
At that moment, a middle-aged man, holding a cup of tea, approached and said, "Father, it's three o'clock. Let's have some tea first."
The bald elder nodded slightly, showing a rare smile.
The man calling him "Father" was his biological son, although not born into the Ye family, but the result of an affair he'd had outside his home.
Back then, he was the patriarch of the Ye family, the most powerful family in Yanjing, holding unmatched position, wealth, power, and martial abilities.
The women who adored him were countless.
For a man like him, having a few affairs was entirely normal.
This son, on the other hand, was lucky enough to be abroad when the Ye family faced the retaliation of the nation's fortune and managed to survive.
Other descendants of the family, sharing the Ye bloodline, met violent deaths.
After leaving China, he focused on training his son to build a career in U.S. politics.
Now, his son held a remarkable status and position there.
Taking a sip of tea, Ye Feilong looked deeply out the window, his expression contemplative.
For this day, he had waited a long time—so long that his heart, silent for years, began to stir slightly.
"May the heavens bless the Ye family," he silently prayed.
Immediately after this thought, he suddenly felt an invisible, heavy burden lift off his body.
That invisible shackle, so real yet intangible, disappeared.
Ye Feilong was overwhelmed with immense joy.
Finally, he had succeeded—his grandson had succeeded!
Ever since he'd taken a great risk and failed years ago, the nation's fortune had relentlessly pursued him.
No matter how lucky an individual could be, how could it compare to the fortune of a nation?
He set down his tea, his face showing rare emotion, and looked at his middle-aged son.
"Prepare for takeoff. I want to return to Yanjing immediately!"
"All right, Father."
The middle-aged man quickly responded with respect and hurried to make the necessary arrangements at the airport for takeoff.
Once everything was ready, he sat before his father with a smile on his face and a gaze full of admiration.
He had always admired his father, a man of great wisdom.
After being trained by him, he entered U.S. politics.
With just a few of his father's tips, he always managed to position himself in the right place, maximizing his benefits, rising at an astonishing speed.
Even within the Chinese community, there was a joking saying that if he stayed in U.S. politics for another twenty years, he might become the first Chinese president.
After a while.
The usual two-hour takeoff procedures were already complete.
The Japanese, living their peaceful lives, always treated U.S. officials with great reverence, as if they were gods.
It was as if a son were respecting his father.
With just a greeting, everything could be resolved easily.
When the plane soared into the blue sky, the middle-aged man couldn't help but speak.
"Father, does this trip to China mean that the Ye family can finally rise again?"
"Yes, Ye Qiu did a great job and didn't disappoint me."
Ye Feilong nodded and said with a smile, "Good days are yet to come. But Qi Zi, I have to tell you something in advance."
"Father, please tell me. I'll listen."
"Ye Qiu endured humiliation and lived in secrecy for many years, making great contributions to the Ye family. When the Ye family rises, I will make him the next family leader. You must not compete for it."
Ye Feilong spoke calmly.
Ye Qi Zi didn't hesitate for a second and responded quickly.
"That's how it should be—it's what young Qiu deserves. In my heart, there is only gratitude."
Ye Feilong nodded without adding another word.
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