Chapter 995 - Chapter 995: No Chance
Chapter 995: No Chance
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
In stark contrast to the jubilant Huangfu family, a gloomy atmosphere shrouded the Ye family.
Over the past few days, the Ye family had been in the spotlight. Ye Wanwan, the Ye family’s young lady, had dominated the Elite Competition and won first place – a great source of pride for every family member.
However, after her victory, Ye Wanwan inexplicably challenged Ye Leng’an and ended up having her cultivation destroyed. This wasn’t just a loss of face; it was a severe blow to the Ye family’s reputation, making them the biggest joke of the Elite Competition.
Ye Hongxuan paid no mind to the family’s rumors and gossip. Upon returning home, he immediately began treating Ye Wanwan’s injuries. However, while he could heal her physical wounds, her cultivation was irreversibly gone with no chance of recovery.
In the following days, Ye Wanwan remained largely unconscious, with only brief moments of lucidity.
Surprisingly, during this time, the Ye family’s old master Ye Yikun never visited nor inquired about Ye Wanwan’s condition. This led many to speculate that she had fallen out of favor and might lose her position as the family’s young lady.
Ye Hongxuan and Lian Mengzhu ignored the rumors, focusing solely on Ye Wanwan’s recovery.
It wasn’t until ten days later that Ye Wanwan finally regained consciousness. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked around her familiar room, taking a deep breath that accidentally aggravated her chest wound, causing a violent coughing fit that made her appear on the verge of death.
In truth, Ye Wanwan had come close to death. Her injuries were severe, and without her cultivation, she had no way to heal herself. Even with medicinal pills, recovery would be slow.
When the itching and pain in her throat finally subsided, Ye Wanwan trembled all over. After calming down, she gritted her teeth to suppress her hatred, looking pale with disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes – more ghost than human.
“You’re awake?”
The sudden voice startled Ye Wanwan. She struggled to sit up, seeing Ye Yikun standing in the shadows by the window.
Seeing him, Ye Wanwan felt fear rather than joy, certain his presence meant retribution – not concern over her injuries.
In the Elite Competition, she had shamefully lost to Ye Leng’an, disgracing the Ye family. She knew her grandfather wouldn’t easily forgive that.
Though mentally prepared, facing him so soon after waking was unexpected. However scared, Ye Wanwan couldn’t show it, merely bowing her head timidly. “Grandfather.”
Ye Yikun looked at the pale, colorless Ye Wanwan with indifference rather than sympathy or warmth. “Ye Wanwan, you seem comfortable lying in bed after losing. It seems the outside storms have nothing to do with you.”
His sarcastic words made Ye Wanwan’s pale face even paler. Her lips trembled as she could only grit her teeth and apologize, “Grandfather, it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have lost to Ye Leng’an.”
Admitting her mistake was all she could do. She knew any other words would be seen as mere excuses.
“Indeed, it is your fault.” Ye Yikun’s tone was icy. “Because of you, our Ye family is now a laughingstock. Is this what you vowed to achieve? Didn’t you say you would defeat Ye Leng’an?”
Ye Wanwan remained silent and head bowed, unable to retort against Ye Yikun’s true words.
Seeing her silence, Ye Yikun showed no sympathy, remaining indifferent. “Ye Wanwan, you are now useless. Do you still think you deserve to be the Ye family’s young lady?”
At this, Ye Wanwan raised her head, emotions agitated. “Grandfather, give me another chance. I promise I won’t let you down.”
With her cultivation destroyed, resentment filled her. But deep down, a glimmer of hope still remained – that her grandfather would help her recover, just as he had before when her cultivation was lost.
If abandoned now, she would truly be a lost cause.
“Another chance?” Ye Yikun sneered. “Even if I give you one, do you think you can defeat Ye Leng’an?”
Ye Wanwan wanted to firmly say yes, but when she thought about Ye Leng’an’s formidable power, the words she was about to speak became stuck in her throat. Because even she herself had no confidence in being able to defeat Ye Leng’an.
“Therefore, Ye Wanwan, you are no longer suited to be the young lady of the Ye family,” Ye Yikun said dispassionately. “And you will not get a second chance.”
Pausing briefly, Ye Yikun continued, “Additionally, you had better pray that nothing changes with the arranged marriage to the Murong family. Otherwise, the outcome is not something you want to see.”
With that, Ye Yikun left without looking back.