Chapter 276: Please Leave

Translator: Tim Editor: Fish Creek

“Brother, I didn’t think anyone would be living here.” Although Tang Beiwei was on Ye Mo’s back, she was quite scared when Ye Mo jumped off the cliff. Seeing the road astonished her.

Ye Mo nodded. “Those sects dislike the boisterous mortal world; these places are better suited for cultivation.”

“Was what you taught me that day ancient martial arts? Why weren’t there any martial arts moves?” Tang Beiwei asked curiously.

Ye Mo said seriously, “What I taught you wasn’t ancient martial arts, but something thousands of times more precious. You mustn’t show it to others or tell anyone.”

As Ye Mo explained, Tang Beiwei gradually learned more about the hidden sects. They talked as they walked and arrived at Serenity.

Although the sect master didn’t say so, she was grateful to Ye Mo. If he hadn’t removed Jing Xi, she wouldn’t have been able to control Serenity. After Ye Mo killed Jing Xi, Serenity was no longer unstable.

Jing Xian never expected Ye Mo to return to Serenity and bring a beautiful girl.

“Grand Jing Xian, this is my sister, Tang Beiwei. I have some unfinished business and would like my sister to stay here for a while.” Ye Mo made his request cautiously.

Jing Xian looked at Tang Beiwei in surprise. “Mr. Ye, this is the sister you’ve been separated from for over twenty years?”

Ye Mo bowed. “Yes. My sister will stay here for a while; I will repay you later.”

Jing Xian sighed. “Since she’s your sister, there’s no need for repayment. It’s a pity about Susu; if only you’d brought her here sooner.”

Ye Mo felt melancholic. He understood Jing Xian’s meaning. He left his sister at Serenity, hoping Luo Ying would return.

…

Ye Mo first went to Yu State to see Ning Qingxue. He would go regardless of whether he could cure her.

Ning Qingxue’s father, Ning Zhongfei, decisively left the Ning family for her. With his connections and business acumen, he established a new pharmaceutical company within a year.

The Ning family was wealthy in Yu State.

Upon arriving in Yu State, Ye Mo quickly learned that Ning Qingxue had not only recovered physically but was managing Ning Zhongfei’s business.

The business was located in Yu State’s tallest skyscraper, easily found by Ye Mo. The building didn’t belong to Ning Zhongfei; his company rented two floors. Ye Mo proceeded upstairs with minimal questioning, but the receptionist stopped him.

“Sir, who are you looking for?” The receptionist was pretty and polite.

“Ning Qingxue. Is she here?” Anticipating meeting Ning Qingxue, Ye Mo was excited. He didn’t know the situation, and wondered what he would do if he couldn’t cure her.

The girl smiled professionally but didn’t call for permission. “Sir, do you have an appointment?”

“No.” Ye Mo shook his head. He hadn’t expected this.

The receptionist smiled apologetically. “I’m sorry, sir. I can’t announce visitors without appointments.”

Her sweet smile prevented Ye Mo from getting angry, but he couldn’t get past her. Considering using invisibility, he heard the click of high heels.

“CEO Lan, Manager Li…” The girl greeted two arriving women politely.

Ye Mo turned and saw Li Mumei. “Li Mumei, I’m Ye Mo. I’m here to see Ning Qingxue…”

He stopped; the atmosphere felt wrong, and Li Mumei’s expression seemed odd. The woman with her frowned.

CEO Lan? Ning Qingxue’s mother, Lan Yu? Feeling awkward, Ye Mo approached. “Hello, Auntie, I’m Ye Mo. I’m here to see Qingxue.”

The woman still frowned, but Ye Mo had spoken, so she replied, “Do I know you?”

“Qingxue mentioned me. You’re Qingxue’s mother, right?” Ye Mo was cautious.

Seeing Li Mumei about to speak and Lan Yu frowning, Ye Mo sensed trouble, and silence fell.

After a while, Lan Yu said, “Since you’re Ye Mo, come in. Let’s talk…”

Lan Yu entered, Li Mumei gave Ye Mo a sympathetic look and followed. Ye Mo followed helplessly.

Li Mumei made tea and left, closing the door.

“Ye Mo, I know you’re powerful, but…” Lan Yu paused, collecting her thoughts. “Qingxue is my only daughter, my treasure. Her father and I won’t tolerate any harm to her. We work hard for her future…”

Ye Mo sighed. “Auntie, please be direct. I’m emotional, but I’ve done nothing I regret. I like Qingxue, but not for her wealth.”

Lan Yu nodded. “Then I’ll be frank. I know you don’t care about our family’s wealth, but we care about our daughter. Since Qingxue met you, she’s been seriously injured twice. We almost lost her. This time, she was hit by a car and declared dead, but miraculously survived the next day.”

Lan Yu rubbed her eyes.

Ye Mo sighed. He didn’t blame her; he respected her maternal love and knew why Qingxue survived—she’d only fainted. It was the necklace he made her.

Made of precious materials and inscribed with formations, it consumed and replenished spiritual energy. The necklace restored Qingxue’s life force.

Looking at Ye Mo’s silence, Lan Yu continued, “Since meeting you, Qingxue refused to return to Yu State, staying in Ning Hai, and even going to the Flowing Snake Desert alone. After two near-death experiences, her father and I can’t handle it anymore.

This time, she woke up with amnesia—a year lost. Her memory is from before she met you. So, Ye Mo, please, let her live peacefully.”

Lan Yu looked at Ye Mo hopefully, begging him to pity them and leave her daughter. She didn’t know Qingxue had gone to Shen Nong Jia, or she’d be even more worried.

Ye Mo wanted to fulfill Lan Yu’s wish, but couldn’t. Ning Qingxue loved him, and he loved her. He shook his head.

“Ye Mo, why? We beg you, let Qingxue go…” Lan Yu knelt.

Ye Mo was stunned. He hadn’t expected this. His heart ached; something precious was leaving him.

“Mom…” The door opened, and Ning Qingxue, in a pale yellow dress, stood like a goddess. She looked dazedly at her kneeling mother, then at Ye Mo.

She reacted, rushing to help Lan Yu up. Turning to Ye Mo, she was angry. “Who are you? What do you want?”

Ye Mo opened his mouth but couldn’t speak. Lan Yu’s plea had hurt, but Ning Qingxue’s words made his heart bleed. He knew about her amnesia, but felt an unbearable emptiness.

“Qingxue, I’m Ye Mo. I know…” He was interrupted.

She frowned, disgusted. “Ye Mo, the engagement was arranged by our parents. You are you, and I am I. Why are you here? I don’t want you to see my parents. Please leave.”

“But Qingxue, you don’t know you’ve lost a year of memories,” Ye Mo said desperately.

Ning Qingxue frowned, looking at him with disgust. “Don’t call me Qingxue. I know you’re the young master of the Ye family, but that’s irrelevant. I lost my memory, but what does that have to do with you? Why are you forcing my mother? Please leave.”