Chapter 13 The Origins of Ye Tianci

More than ten minutes later, Liang Xianrong personally and respectfully saw Ye Tianci and Lin Qingqian off as they left the Liang residence.

It wasn’t until she got out of the car at her own doorstep that Lin Qingqian finally came back to her senses.

She had thought that tonight she was doomed with no way of escape, but to her astonishment, everything had turned around—she was safe and sound, while Liang Wei had his limbs broken and was sent off to the northern mines! The Gao brothers, who had followed Liang Wei in his misdeeds, were also destroyed along with him!

Everything had happened so suddenly, it felt like a dream. If she hadn’t witnessed it herself, Lin Qingqian wouldn’t have believed it, no matter who told her.

And the person behind it all was none other than Ye Tianci, whom everyone in the Lin family looked down upon!

Looking at Ye Tianci, Lin Qingqian said, “If it hadn’t been for you tonight, I don’t know what would have become of me. Thank you!”

Ye Tianci smiled faintly.

“Ye Tianci, do you really know how to read fortunes and geomancy?” Lin Qingqian asked curiously.

“I learned a bit from my master. I happened to recognize the feng shui trap Liang Wei set up. It was just a coincidence.”

“So that’s how it is. Liang Wei really ran into the wrong person this time.” Lin Qingqian beamed. “Neither Grandpa nor Uncle would have imagined that not only did I save the Xishan Resort, but I also secured a hundred million development investment from the Liang family!”

“Let’s not tell them tonight—tomorrow we’ll give them a surprise!”

When they arrived home, Lin Qingqian tidied up a small room next to her bedroom. It had originally been Lin Changli’s study, but later Zheng Mei had turned it into a storage room.

“Ye Tianci, you’ll sleep in this room tonight. Tomorrow, come with me to see Grandpa and Uncle.”

With that, Lin Qingqian went out and closed the door.

Looking at the neat and cozy room, Ye Tianci smiled to himself and murmured, “Educated, courteous, compassionate, and strong—she’s quite a remarkable girl.”

He sat on the bed and took out the bundle Ghost Hand had given him when he left the mountain. Upon opening it, his brows immediately furrowed.

Inside the bundle was only a handwritten letter from Ghost Hand—nothing else.

“My disciple, the one who inflicted such cruel torture on you in Shucheng all those years ago, breaking your bones and tendons and abducting your mother, is named Qi Changling. I never told you before because I didn’t want you to be consumed by vengeance before mastering your skills.

“There is something else you must know about your background. You are no fatherless child. Your father, Ye Xiaoyao, is the heir of the Ye family in the capital.

“Eighteen years ago, during the struggle among the four sons of the Ye family, your father was framed and sent to prison. Your mother fled the capital with you as a child, wandering the streets of Shucheng, only to be found in the end. Your mother was abducted, and you were left with broken bones and tendons.

“When I found you, you were barely alive. Your father and I were sworn friends, and at his request, I raised you as my own.

“You were born with the Seven Stars beneath your feet and the Dragon Mark upon your back. This secret you must guard with your life—tell no one, or it will surely bring disaster upon you!

“The Heavenly Gate has been silent for ten years. You must re-test the Eight Generals of the Heavenly Gate. Until you have complete command over them and have grown truly powerful, you must not reveal your identity, nor should you seek out your kin in the capital! Remember this—never forget!”

…

Reading his master’s handwritten letter, Ye Tianci’s eyes widened as he sat in stunned silence for a long time.

“My father is Ye Xiaoyao, heir to the Ye family in the capital?”

“The one who tortured me so cruelly was Qi Changling? I will avenge this!”

“But why did the old man warn me not to reveal my identity or seek out my family in the capital? Is there some hidden danger?”

He muttered to himself, unable to fathom his master’s intentions.

Putting the letter away, he dismissed these thoughts, sat cross-legged on the bed, and soon entered into meditation.

…

The next morning.

After breakfast, Lin Qingqian brought Ye Tianci to the Lin family villa.

As soon as they stepped in, the Lin family members gave Lin Qingqian strange looks.

Lin Hao, with a mocking smile, said, “Qingqian, you look quite radiant today. Did you spend a wonderful night with Young Master Liang Wei?”

“Tch! Just a pretty face, only good for being in some man’s bed,” Lin Weiwei muttered under her breath, rolling her eyes.

Lin Qingqian’s expression turned cold. “What are you saying? We’re family, there’s no need to speak so harshly!”

Lin Hao was entirely unconcerned with her feelings, his smile growing more derisive. “What’s so harsh? Isn’t what we’re saying pretty normal?”

“Everyone knows Young Master Liang Wei likes you. You went to negotiate with him last night—do you really think he wouldn’t sleep with you? We’re all adults here, nothing unspeakable about it. You don’t need to deny it.”

Lin Weiwei chimed in, “Exactly! If Young Master Liang Wei really slept with you, you made a profit! Plenty of women dream of being with him!”

“You… you’re going too far!” Lin Qingqian’s face flushed with anger.

Lin Weiwei’s lips curled in a sneer, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Look at how anxious you are—must mean we hit the nail on the head. Now that Liang Wei has slept with you, our Lin family—”

“Slap!”

Before she could finish, a resounding slap landed on her face.

No one knew when Ye Tianci had moved to her side. He flicked his hand lightly and said in a calm voice, “Where did this buzzing fly come from? Disgusting.”

The entire Lin family was stunned!

No one expected Ye Tianci to lay hands on someone in front of everyone.

Clutching her face, Lin Weiwei glared at Ye Tianci in disbelief. “You cripple! Did you just slap me?”

“Lin Qingqian is my fiancée—my woman. You are not allowed to slander her honor in front of me.”

“Remember, as long as I am here, if you dare utter another venomous word against Qingqian, every word will earn you a slap.”

Ye Tianci’s gaze was icy as he looked at Lin Qingqian.

“She’s your woman? You cripple, why don’t you look in the mirror—” Lin Weiwei shrieked in fury.

“Slap! Slap!”

Two more slaps landed on Lin Weiwei’s face in quick succession.

No one even saw how Ye Tianci moved—he was simply too fast.

“I forgot to mention, if you speak to me with such malice, every word will earn you two slaps.” Ye Tianci’s expression remained indifferent, but his eyes were colder than before.

Lin Weiwei’s face twitched with pain, tears streaming down as she sobbed, “Brother, that cripple hit me…”

“Slap! Slap!”

Ye Tianci struck her again before Lin Hao could stop him.

“Ye Tianci, you must have a death wish to lay your hands on my sister in my house!” Lin Hao shouted, pointing at Ye Tianci, his face twisted with rage. “I order you now—apologize to my sister at once!”

“Enough!”

At last, Lin Daonan, seated at the head of the room, spoke.

Though still weak, he was able to stand with a cane.

Seeing the old man’s dark expression, Lin Weiwei and Lin Hao dared not cause further trouble. The siblings retreated, faces sullen and resentful.

“Qian’er, last night’s negotiation with the Liang family…” Lin Daonan hesitated, unable to continue. He knew in his heart that his granddaughter had no leverage against Liang Wei.

He feared that his most beloved granddaughter had already fallen prey to Liang Wei’s desires.

Lin Qingqian announced, “Grandfather, the negotiations went extremely well last night. Our resort has been saved!”

The words had barely left her lips when Lin Daonan’s expression froze, a look of sorrow clouding his face.

Lin Changli, sitting in the corner, heaved a long sigh and walked out dispiritedly.

But Zheng Mei muttered in delight, “My daughter and Young Master Liang Wei have finally made it happen. I’ll be Liang Wei’s mother-in-law!”

“Wonderful! I’ll have money to spend for a lifetime!”