Chapter 1152: 1152 Calm! (3rd update)

Ancient Land.

The sky was filled with stars, the moonlight was cold, and the crickets chirped in the grass.

“Young Master, you seem unhappy,” Jin’er, standing behind Ye Qiu, said.

Ye Qiu had been standing at the window for an hour, motionlessly gazing at the night sky. Jin’er was curious and asked.

Having completely avenged the Du Gu clan and wiped out the three ancient clans, Ye Qiu should have been joyful. However, for several days, he remained silent and rarely seen by anyone.

Only Jin Shanshun could exchange a few words with Ye Qiu.

“I’m fine, you can go now,” Ye Qiu said without turning his head. Jin’er nodded and left the room.

After annihilating the Ji clan, Ye Qiu repaired the city tower of the Ji clan as his own domain.

The reason for Ye Qiu’s melancholy was the discovery of a female corpse in a secret room of the Ji clan, likely his mother based on various clues.

Ye Qiu, orphaned from childhood, found his mother only to realize she was a corpse. Imagine how he felt.

After burying the corpse, Ye Qiu often sat in front of the grave in silent contemplation.

Indeed, Ji Changtian was cruel enough to imprison his own daughter in a basement for the sake of destroying the Du Gu clan. Every time Ye Qiu thought of this, he couldn’t suppress his fury.

In such a vast ancient clan, human affection was thin, treating one’s own flesh and blood cruelly. Ye Qiu never felt guilty about slaughtering the Ji clan.

Now, without bitter hatred, Ye Qiu felt relieved physically but also lost his direction.

This was why he hadn’t appeared in the Ancient Land for days; he was unsure of what to do next. To reign supreme in the Ancient Land? That wasn’t his dream.

Ye Qiu stood for a long time before Jin Shanshun knocked and entered.

“Young Master.” Jin Shanshun saluted, hearing Ye Qiu say, “Shanshun, now that we’ve achieved our initial goal, and no one dares to oppress us in the Ancient Land, standing at its peak, what do you want to do next?”

“I wish to continue following the Young Master, wherever you go.” Jin Shanshun bowed.

Ye Qiu gave a wry smile. He didn’t even know what to do next. With the revenge completed, the Ancient Land was no place of attachment for him.

“Perhaps this place isn’t for me; the mundane world might be better.”

“If the Young Master wishes to return to the mundane world, Shanshun will accompany you.”

Ye Qiu planned to leave the Ancient Land and return to the mundane world, but before departing, he wanted to handle everything in the Ancient Land.

…

Ye Qiu arrived at Yun Shang Palace, where an auction was taking place, with many ancient clans competing.

His appearance caused quite a stir. In today’s Ancient Land, Ye Qiu was a unique figure. Even alone, he was mightier than any ancient clan, instilling fear into them all.

Because he had Yun Shang Palace as a steadfast ally, was extraordinary himself, and had ancient beasts as partners, even the Beast God gave him face.

These were powerful energies in the eyes of other ancient clans, unmatched by any singular factor.

One could say, if Ye Qiu called, no ancient clan would dare oppose his will.

Although the three ancient clans were gone, everyone knew Ye Qiu could become the sole top clan if he wished.

However, over the days, people noticed Ye Qiu had no intention of ruling and suppressing like the previous three ancient clans.

Instead, he appeared free of wants and desires.

Ye Qiu indeed had no plans of dominating the Ancient Land. He only came to avenge his family, and now, with revenge complete, he had no interest in becoming the top clan.

As Ye Qiu took his seat, he unsurprisingly attracted many gazes; even the auctioned treasures seemed dim under his aura.

“The foremost in the Ancient Land, if I could marry him, my family would rise with me,” a young girl looked at Ye Qiu with a fiery gaze, as if wanting to devour him.

This kind of look, such girls, were not few in the venue. After Ye Qiu successively destroyed the Mu and Shi clans, some clan leaders had already convened to discuss how to curry favor with Ye Qiu, with many elders thinking marriage was the best option.

As long as Ye Qiu favored any clan’s maiden, that clan would surely rise extraordinarily.

Ye Qiu was so young, alone, and would inevitably wed in the future to expand the Du Gu clan; marrying him for ties—how could one not rise?

Ye Qiu didn’t know how many clans had this thought; in the month he was seclusive, many clan leaders had their daughters dress finely to strut before his tower, hoping he’d notice and be moved.

Unfortunately, these plans fell through, as Ye Qiu never stepped out until today, causing much excitement among the girls present, eager to heed their fathers’ words, make connections, and win his favor.

Thus, Ye Qiu saw the following scene: wherever he looked, there was a pitiable maiden gazing at him yearningly, nearly begging for love.

Ye Qiu frowned, Jin Shanshun whispered at his ear: “Young Master, over there is Lady Tang, who walked by our door three days ago. Over there is Lady Song, who appeared five days ago; and over there is…”

Jin Shanshun recounted everything, and Ye Qiu, realizing, said with a wry smile, “I never thought I’d see a day when I, Ye Qiu, would be so popular.”

Seeing other clan leaders inching towards him, Ye Qiu couldn’t be bothered and directly entered Yun Shang Palace’s interior.

Upon hearing of Ye Qiu’s arrival, Boss Yun had personally come to greet him early.

In truth, the two exchanged little pleasantries, having shared life and death, trials and tribulations.

Inwardly, Ye Qiu was deeply grateful to Boss Yun, Wu Yang, and the library master; without them, he’d not have been well to this day.

Hence, Ye Qiu had given all war trophies from annihilating the three ancient clans to Boss Yun.

“You’re leaving the Ancient Land?” Boss Yun showed surprise upon hearing Ye Qiu’s words, puzzled why he’d choose to leave when he could command winds and rains here.

“Yes, Boss Yun, your kindness, I, Ye Qiu, will never forget. I entered the Ancient Land originally for vengeance; now it’s repaid, and it’s time for me to leave. But don’t be surprised, Boss Yun; it’s not a one-way trip—I’ll visit occasionally. Besides, even if I go, my uncle is still here, and should you have any unsolvable issues, I, Ye Qiu, will not shirk responsibilities.” Ye Qiu slowly said.

Boss Yun sighed, when suddenly a rough voice arose: “Young Master Ye, I’m still waiting for your supreme-grade elixir.”