?44: Chapter 44 Jiangnan Calls 44: Chapter 44 Jiangnan Calls Ye Xuan gazed at the vast sky in silence, unstartled by the trembling earth beneath him—such was his state at this moment.

    A lonely moon hung in the sky.

    With hands clasped behind his back, Ye Xuan stood alone in the courtyard, a stream of moonlight pouring down upon him, making him seem like an immortal beneath the moon.

    Today, in a meeting with four influential figures, Ye Xuan had revealed his identity as a cultivator and exhibited a display of his abilities, astounding the dignitaries to the point of reverence.

    In truth, Ye Xuan had no desire to divulge his identity.

    He simply wanted to live a peaceful life taking care of his family.

    After a century, he too would leave this world in search of what he truly yearned for.

    Yet, immersed in the thick of the Red Dust, some things were inevitable.

    The workings of the world followed their own rules.

    Even though he was a cultivator, transcending mere mortals and capable of destroying nations and cities, there were issues violence could not resolve.

    Destruction is easy, but creation is difficult.

    If he were to recklessly exercise his fearsome power, the world would be plunged into chaos.

    Nations would cease to be, and homes would be no more.

    Even if his family was protected by him, the tranquility he sought would also vanish.

    And with this meeting, many future troubles would be averted—a resolution that was indeed preferable.

    Standing under the moonlight, Ye Xuan’s thoughts were turbulent.

    His arrival in the Capital City was meant to bring his younger brother home, but things had gone awry.

    Not only had he failed to bring his brother back, but their sibling bond had also been irreparably severed.

    Seeing Ye Ping’s yearning for glory and wealth had left Ye Xuan bitterly disappointed.

    Yet what truly troubled him was the thought of his mother and Ling’er learning of this; they would be heartbroken.

    “Primordial Spirit, perhaps you were right.

    Caught in the midst of the Red Dust, one must endure the torment of emotions and desires,” Ye Xuan said with a self-deprecating smile, feeling somewhat weary in body and soul.

    Ding-a-ling-a-ling!

    The sound of his cellphone rang, snapping Ye Xuan’s thoughts back to the present.

    As he took out his phone, an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.

    “Hmm?”

    Ye Xuan frowned slightly.

    He had only given his phone number to family and Azure Dragon.

    Upon arriving in the Capital City, he had only exchanged numbers with a few influential figures from Xia Country.

    The number on his screen was not one of theirs but from the Jiangnan region.

    “Hello,” Ye Xuan answered the call, his voice slightly deep.

    “Hello, are you Ye Ling’er’s brother?” A woman’s voice came from the other end of the line.

    “Who are you?” Ye Xuan asked, his brow furrowing.

    “I am Teacher Li, Ye Ling’er’s homeroom teacher.

    I need you to come to the school as soon as possible tomorrow,” the voice on the other end said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

    Upon hearing the identity of the caller, Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke softly, “Hello, Teacher Li.

    May I ask what happened to my sister?”

    “What happened?”

    Teacher Li’s tone changed, and she said, “I really don’t understand how you raise your children.

    Ye Ling’er injured a classmate at school.

    When I asked for her mother’s phone number, she refused to give it to me and only gave me yours in the end.

    Please come to the school promptly tomorrow to deal with this issue.”

    “Is my sister with you?” Ye Xuan inquired calmly.

    “Brother!” A weak voice came from the other end of the phone.

    “Ling’er, are you hurt?” Ye Xuan asked gently.

    “No...

    I am not hurt...” Ye Ling’er started but hesitated.

    “Go home first, I’ll come to the school to see you tomorrow.

    Hand the phone back to Teacher Li.”

    As Ye Xuan finished speaking, Teacher Li’s voice came through the phone, “What’s the matter with you parents nowadays?

    This child’s education is a serious issue.

    I hope you take this seriously.

    I’ll be waiting for you in my office tomorrow.”

    Without waiting for Ye Xuan to speak, the caller on the other end had already hung up.

    Ye Xuan’s expression was serene; a schoolyard fight among children was no big deal, usually just requiring some compensation for medical expenses, an exchange of apologies, and some discipline at home.

    He didn’t take it seriously.

    Casually, Ye Xuan made a phone call to Azure Dragon, informing him that he would leave the Capital City that night and that Azure Dragon should not come looking for him in Jiangnan unless it was for an unsolvable major issue.

    Once everything was settled, a desire to depart rose in Ye Xuan’s heart.

    As he stepped forward, the void buzzed continuously, and he disappeared directly from the courtyard.

    ...

    In Jiangnan City, at the Skyblue Academy.

    The sky was azure, with sunlight spilling down.

    It was time for school, and groups of young boys and girls were chatting and laughing as they entered the school gate, exuding a vibrant, youthful atmosphere.

    After rushing overnight from the Capital City, Ye Xuan arrived back in Jiangnan.

    Instead of heading home, he went straight to the Skyblue Academy to handle his younger sister’s fighting incident.

    Upon entering the school gate and inquiring, Ye Xuan learned the location of Ye Ling’er’s homeroom teacher’s office and headed straight there.

    Homeroom teacher’s office.

    It was time for the students’ morning self-study, and many teachers were preparing in their offices.

    However, a scene was taking place that caused numerous teachers to coldly observe and whisper among themselves in secrecy.

    Li Hongyan, who appeared to be in her thirties and at the height of her allure, was like a ripe peach, tempting anyone to take a bite.

    Although her attire was proper, it revealed a seductive charm, and she was Ye Ling’er’s homeroom teacher.

    “Ms.

    Li, how can such a wild girl be allowed to study at Skyblue Academy?”

    “Look what she did to my child; her eye is already bruised.”

    A middle-aged man sat opposite Li Hongyan, furious.

    He was dressed luxuriously, with a Patek Philippe watch on his wrist that he would show off now and then as if to assert his status.

    Next to the middle-aged man, a young girl with arrogance and a slight bruise on her eye scornfully looked at Ye Ling’er, who was being punished by standing in the corner.

    Ye Ling’er had already dyed her hair back to black and was dressed simply.

    She stood in the corner under Li Hongyan’s punishment, her attractive face marred with scratches and some particularly noticeable bloodstains.

    “Mr.

    Sun, please don’t be angry.

    I have already informed Ling’er’s parents, and I assure you that we’ll give you a satisfactory explanation,” Li Hongyan quickly tried to console the middle-aged man.

    “Hmph, I’ve done my research.

    This wild girl was only able to attend Skyblue Academy by paying an extra transfer fee.

    A child from a nouveau riche family like this lacks proper upbringing,” the middle-aged man said loudly, slamming his hand on the desk, which caused Li Hongyan to look incredibly uncomfortable and secretly resent Ye Ling’er.

    “Don’t worry, Mr.

    Sun.

    Once Ling’er’s parents arrive, I will make sure to properly educate her family,” Li Hongyan vowed.

    Step—Step—Step.

    As Li Hongyan’s voice just faded, footsteps were heard from outside the door.

    Ye Xuan, with a grim expression, entered the office.

    Clearly, the entire conversation between the two had been overheard by him.

    “Brother!”

    Seeing Ye Xuan appear, Ye Ling’er’s lips were tightly pressed together as she quickly approached him, her eyes brimming with grievance.

    At that moment.

    Ye Xuan gently caressed his sister’s bruised cheek, his face showing no emotion, simply nodding slightly before walking toward Li Hongyan and the man.

    “Hello, Ms.

    Li.

    I am Ling’er’s brother.

    I would like to know how you plan to handle this situation?” Ye Xuan sat directly opposite Li Hongyan, his face calm, leaving others unable to read his thoughts.