Myriad Daos of the Heaven

Watching Jiang Jichen and Ye Rou leave together, someone let out a heart-wrenching scream.

"AHH! Is my goddess being whisked away?"

"No! The goddess actually invited a man to her home."

"Jiang Jichen, I’m going to kill you!"

The surrounding crowd erupted into chaos.

They were in an uproar!

But many more Noble Young Masters and Sect prodigies remained silent, their gazes cold and sinister.

Many others were sending messages to their masters!

It wouldn’t be long, I’m afraid, before Jiang Jichen’s name spread throughout Human Emperor City.

This was because of today’s battle, in which he had defeated the Silver Spear Goddess, Ye Rou, in spear technique; and more importantly, because Goddess Ye had personally invited Jiang Jichen to stay at her home after the battle.

After all, Goddess Ye was famous for being cold and aloof. When had she ever invited a man to her home?

And what could this possibly mean? It was enough to spark endless speculation and assumptions!

Without a doubt, this was about to become one of the most explosive pieces of news in Human Emperor City.

...

How the crowd reacted was of no concern to Jiang Jichen and Goddess Ye.

At that moment, they were flying swiftly, passing over one towering building after another.

After flying for about a hundred li, Jiang Jichen suddenly spotted a mansion far grander than any he had seen before.

It exuded an ancient, weathered aura.

Clearly, it was an ancient structure, a place with a deep heritage.

The four of them landed before the mansion’s main gate.

Ye Mansion!

The two words on the plaque hanging in the center of the gate actually contained an incomparably domineering Spear Intent.

Evidently, those two words had been branded there with the force of a spear. They might even have been created by an ancestor of the Ye Family, making them truly extraordinary.

"What do you think?"

Seeing Jiang Jichen staring at the two words, Ye Rou asked from the side.

"The spear’s force is domineering, pointing straight to the Great Dao!"

Jiang Jichen replied with just twelve words.

"Not bad, kid. You saw its essence at a single glance!"

However, just as Jiang Jichen finished speaking, a deep and powerful voice rang out.

Jiang Jichen turned his head to look and saw an old man strolling leisurely toward them from the Ancient Street.

This old man was tall and sturdy, dressed in simple clothes. His eyes were peaceful, without a trace of sharpness.

But Jiang Jichen couldn’t help but feel that this robust old man was incredibly terrifying.

He walked slowly toward them, yet he seemed like a long spear gathering power, about to shatter the heavens!

"Grandfather, did you go to the casino again?"

Seeing the old man, Ye Rou immediately asked.

"Ahem, my hands were itching. I couldn’t resist playing a round!"

The old man said, a little embarrassed.

Then, the aura around him deflated, and he became just like any ordinary old man.

"You lost everything again, didn’t you?" Ye Rou said, raising one of her willow-like eyebrows.

"It was just a streak of bad luck, that’s all. I’ll definitely win it all back next time!" the old man guaranteed confidently.

"Heh, you’re already thinking about next time? When have you ever won? You lose every time you gamble. Grandma controls all the Holy Spirit Stones now, so I have no idea where you managed to get any more," Ye Rou sneered.

"Shh! Girl, keep your voice down! Don’t let the old lady hear you, or I’ll be in for a world of hurt!" The old man looked around warily, a panicked expression on his face.

"Hmph, so now you’re scared? For a magnificent Great Saint to end up like this... it’s truly a disgrace!" Even though he was her own grandfather, Goddess Ye Rou didn’t hesitate to expose his faults.

"What’s wrong with being a Great Saint? Can’t a Great Saint have a little hobby?" the old man retorted, unconvinced.

Ye Rou sneered, "That’s an addiction, not a hobby. Fine, I won’t argue with you. You can explain yourself to Grandma!"

With that, she turned to Jiang Jichen and the others. "Jichen, Xiaoling, Youmeng, let’s go! Pay no mind to this gambling-addict grandfather of mine!"

In truth, Jiang Jichen and Hua Xiaoling were watching from the side, completely dumbfounded.

They had never seen such a bizarre Great Saint!

Of course, they had also never seen a Great Saint who had it so rough he couldn’t even afford his gambling stakes!

Ye Rou saw the expressions on Jiang Jichen and Hua Xiaoling’s faces and knew what they were thinking.

So she explained, "You don’t know this, but my grandfather is famous in Human Emperor City for being a gambling addict who loses every single time. No matter how many Holy Spirit Stones he has on hand, he’ll eventually lose them all. If my grandmother weren’t in charge of the finances, I’m afraid the entire Ye Family fortune would have been gambled away by now!"

Uh!

Jiang Jichen and the others suddenly understood!

Hearing Ye Rou’s words, the old man couldn’t help but shout, "Hey! Is that any way for a granddaughter to act? Bad-mouthing your own grandfather in front of outsiders!"

But Ye Rou just waved her hand dismissively. "Alright, Ye Shan Great Saint, I’ll say no more. I’m leaving now!"

As she spoke, Ye Rou took Hua Xiaoling and Yee Youmeng by the hand and started walking through the gates of the Ye Mansion.

"Girl, wait! If your grandmother asks later, just tell her you were practicing the Heavenly Dominating Spear Technique with me!" the old man called out to stop her.

"If I cover for you, what’s in it for me? You know, helping you is a huge risk. If Grandma finds out, I’ll lose half a year’s worth of Cultivation Resources and have to earn them myself. I’m not doing that for free!"

Ye Rou shook her head, speaking with firm resolve.

Then she continued walking toward the gate of the Ye Mansion.

Ye Shan grew anxious. He truly was penniless; he had no Holy Spirit Stones or anything of the sort, having lost them all long ago.

For a Great Saint to fall to such a state, it was truly pathetic!

He was getting desperate. Suddenly, he saw Jiang Jichen and the others, and his eyes darted as an idea formed in his mind.

Ye Shan Great Saint called out to Ye Rou, "Granddaughter, you’re bringing a few strangers to live in the mansion. The women are one thing, but you’re bringing a man inside, too. Have you received permission from me, the Clan Leader?"

Ye Rou stopped, seeing right through her grandfather’s scheme.

But she replied nonchalantly, "Hmm, I don’t know if you, the Clan Leader, agree or not, but as long as Grandma agrees, it’s fine. I’ll go find her right now. And while I’m at it, I’ll have a little chat with her about you sneaking off to the casino!"

"You..." Ye Shan Great Saint’s plan had failed!

His attempt to threaten her had failed, and he was threatened in return. This made him furious.

He grew desperate and suddenly gritted his teeth. "You little rascal, let’s both take a step back. This kid can stay here. Besides, you know he’s being targeted by a lot of people now, right? There might even be a Saint who makes a move against him. Ahem, I, this Great Saint, can promise you that if any danger arises, I will intervene."

Ye Rou thought for a moment. She also felt that Jiang Jichen was in danger this time, likely because he had gotten involved with her.

Finally, she agreed. "Alright, Grandfather. You’re the one who said it!"

When Ye Shan heard that Ye Rou had actually agreed, his eyes suddenly lit up. He said in surprise, "Eh? I didn’t think you cared so much about this kid. Could it be that you’ve taken a fancy to him? I just got back from the casino, and rumors like that are flying all over the place outside!"

"And you, kid! I, this Great Saint, really admire you! I heard you won a hundred thousand First Grade Holy Spirit Stones in one go. Now that’s a big move! You’ve got a hint of my, Ye Shan’s, style!"

By this time, Ye Shan had already walked up to Jiang Jichen’s side and was enthusiastically grabbing his arm as he spoke.

Jiang Jichen looked at Ye Shan Great Saint and felt that this old man was quite easy to get along with.

After all, what Saint had he ever met who wasn’t high and mighty, with an expression that kept everyone a thousand li away?

"You flatter me, old sir," Jiang Jichen said humbly.

"He’s not flattering you. To be able to defeat my granddaughter in the Spear Dao, you are the very first. Not bad, young man!"

But just as the voice fell, an old woman walked out from the gates of the Ye Mansion and spoke.