C35 Visiting to Apologize
C35 Visiting to Apologize
Standing back up, Fang Ruyu walked over to Ye Zhenqun with a warm smile on his face as he clasped his hands in a polite manner.
"May I know the reason for Elder Fang's visit today?"
Ye Zhenqun asked.
"Elder Brother, aren't you asking for the obvious? At this point, everyone in Lucid Aqua Town should have already heard the news about how Ye Lan had severely injured Zhou Nan, one of the disciples of the Taoist Artifacts Hall."
"Why else did you think Elder Fang would come here for in such an abrupt manner?"
Without waiting for Fang Ruyu's reply, Ye Zhenfeng suddenly interrupted the conversation.
Out of the corner of his eyes, he glanced amusingly at Ye Lan who was standing not too far away.
Similarly, Ye Fei glared at Ye Lan with a hint of ridicule in his gaze.
The higher-ups of the Ye Family that supported Ye Zhenfeng also began sneering at Ye Lan, thinking how Ye Lan was destined to suffer the consequences of the Taoist Artifacts Hall today.
"How dare you interrupt my conversation with Elder Fang?!"
Revealing a waning frown on his cold expression, Ye Zhenqun immediately shouted in anger.
In fact, he was extremely cross as Ye Zhenfeng's words clearly indicated that he was trying to stir up trouble.
"Humph!"
Having been scolded in public by his elder brother, Ye Zhenfeng snorted coldly and no longer spoke any further.
"Alright... I won't conceal the truth from Patriarch Ye. Actually, today... I brought a group of my people over to apologize in person!"
Purposely speaking slowly to build up the suspense, Fang Ruyu suddenly exclaimed and burst into gales of laughter.
Upon hearing those words, everyone in the Ye Family was utterly dumbfounded.
Ye Zhenqun stared blankly while the other higher-ups of the Ye Family gawked stupidly at Fang Ruyu.
Even Ye Zhenfeng and Ye Fei could only stand petrified on the spot, wondering if their ears might have failed them.
He's here to apologize?
One had to understand that Fang Ruyu was the main supervisor of the Taoist Artifacts Hall in Lucid Aqua Town. Not only did he hold a revered position, but he even had the tyrannical strength to back up his standings, for he was one of the strongest cultivators in town.
A big shot like him had actually stepped into the Great Hall of the Ye Family just to apologize?
"This... Elder Fang, this slow-witted junior does not understand what you meant by those words."
After a long while, Ye Zhenqun woke up from his stupor and asked.
Apologize for what?
What did the Taoist Artifacts Hall do to feel the need to apologize to his Ye Family?
"Oh! Several days ago, one of my insensible disciples had recklessly provoked the young master of the Ye Family when he came over to the Taoist Artifacts Hall. Thus, this old man personally came over to apologize!"
Fang Ruyu said seriously.
As soon as he finished speaking, the few Taoist Artifacts Hall experts behind him immediately escorted a few of their disciples over into the Great Hall.
To everyone's surprise, these few disciples included Zhou Feng and Zhou Nan. They had attempted to bully Ye Lan previously, only to end up suffering severe injuries from him instead.
"Kneel!"
The Taoist Artifacts Hall experts led Zhou Feng, Zhou Nan, and the other disciples in front of Ye Lan and kicked the back of their knees, forcing them to kneel before Ye Lan and apologize.
"Why are you hesitating?! Hurry up and apologize to Young Master Ye!"
One of the Taoist Artifacts Hall experts scolded with a deep voice.
At this moment, Zhou Feng, Zhou Nan, and the other disciples could not help but tremble in fear as they hurriedly kowtowed to Ye Lan.
"We apologize for our unreasonable actions, Young Master Ye. Please forgive us for offending you in the past."
They spoke with the utmost sincere tone and expression on their faces.
This unexpected scene naturally stunned everyone in the Ye Family.
Having wanted to see Ye Lan suffer under the hands of the Taoist Artifacts Hall, Ye Zhenfeng and Ye Fei's faces twisted into an ugly expression, as if they had just eaten feces.
They originally believed that Fang Ruyu brought his men over to get revenge for Zhou Nan and punish Ye Lan.
Who knew that reality would serve them a completely different dish?
In contrast to their initial thoughts, Fang Ruyu had actually come over to apologize to Ye Lan in person.
This naturally made Ye Zhenfeng and Ye Fei extremely frustrated.
Fang Ruyu leading his men over to publicly apologize to Ye Lan would undoubtedly boost Ye Lan's image.
The pair of scheming father and son was clear the many of the higher-ups would have a change of heart towards Ye Lan after this incident.
In that case, Ye Lan would receive even more support as the next patriarch of the Ye Family!
After all, there wasn't a single youth in Lucid Aqua Town who could make such a powerful figure like Fang Ruyu lead his people over to their place for a visit, let alone apologize in person!
"What...? Why is this happening?"
Livid in rage, Ye Fei could only deny reality.
He didn't understand why Fang Ruyu, of all people, would suddenly come over for a visit with his men to apologize to Ye Lan.
Shouldn't they have come here to vent their anger for their disciples and to punish Ye Lan instead?
In his moment of confusion, Ye Zhenfeng was suddenly curious as to what ability Ye Lan possessed for him to make an influential figure like Fang Ruyu apologize to him.
Having just recovered from their shock, the other higher-ups of the Ye Family shifted their gazes towards Ye Lan with astonished and puzzled expressions as a sense of doubt surged in their minds.
Even Ye Zhenqun and Ye Yu stood petrified as they looked curiously at Ye Lan.
After all, they couldn't understand what kind of ability Ye Lan had to make a big shot like Fang Ruyu come over to apologize in person.
Amidst the scene, Ye Lan was the only one who had a rough idea of what was going on.
"From the looks of it, Shaoge must have taken action!"
Staring down at the kowtowing Taoist Artifacts Hall disciples, Ye Lan could not help but reveal a satisfied smile.
After all, he clearly knew that Fang Ruyu was someone who would protect his disciples at all cost.
As soon as he finds out that one of his Taoist Artifacts Hall disciples had been humiliated and beaten up by an outsider, regardless of whether it was his disciple's fault or not, he would never fail to send his men over to stir up trouble and get revenge.
However, Fang Ruyu did not act in such a manner this time.
On the contrary, he had actually forced Zhou Nan and his other disciples to come over to the Ye Family and apologize in public.
Ye Lan fully understood that other than Yin Shaoge, no one else would be capable of accomplish such a ridiculous thing.
As for the reason why Yin Shaoge had suddenly gained the power to order Fang Ruyu in such a manner, Ye Lan was a hundred percent sure that the Yang Fire Pill must have worked its magic on Yin Shaoge's body by now.
After more than ten days, the dark aura lingering in Yin Shaoge's body should have definitely been eliminated. Thus, it was only a matter of time before his cultivation and martial talent would be fully restored.
At the same time, Fang Ruyu completely understood what Yin Shaoge's restoration of his initial cultivation and talent meant for his standing in the Taoist Artifacts Hall.
This unexpected turn of events marked the return of the peerless genius. Naturally, Yin Shaoge's position and prestige in the Taoist Artifacts Hall would also rise back up.
With that in mind, he must have forced Fang Ruyu to bring Zhou Nan and the other disicples to go over to the Ye Family and apologize to Ye Lan.
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to deal with them anyways."
After a long while, Ye Lan waved his hand and brushed off the matter, not wanting to waste his precious time on such matters.
"Why aren't you thanking Young Master Ye for forgiving you?"
Upon hearing Ye Lan's words, Fang Ruyu glanced at the Taoist Artifacts Hall disciples with an indifferent expression and shouted in a deep voice.
Immediately after, Zhou Nan, Zhou Feng, and the rest all kowtowed and thanked Ye Lan before leaving in a dejected state.
From now on, they would surely never dare to offend Ye Lan again.
After all, they knew that the trash of the Taoist Artifacts Hall, Young Master Yin Shaoge, had suddenly regained his former abilities of an unparalleled genius for whatever reason.
If they dared to offend Ye Lan ever again, they wouldn't only be able to get away with a mere apology. Instead, Yin Shaoge would most likely rip them into shreds before feeding their corpses to the dogs in the street.
"Young Master Ye, this is a small gift from my Taoist Artifacts Hall. I hope you'll be willing to accept it!"
Suddenly, Fang Ruyu exclaimed and looked at Ye Lan with a bright smile.
At that moment, one of the Taoist Artifacts Hall experts brought over a Pill Furnace.
The higher-ups of the Ye Family in the surroundings were utterly shocked upon seeing the Pill Furnace.
Despite not knowing much about alchemy, they, at the very least, possessed some basic knowledge about the subject and were naturally able to recognize that the Pill Furnace was one of the most valuable treasures in Lucid Aqua Town.
This naturally came as a wild surprise to everyone present.
Fang Ruyu actually wanted to give such a precious item to Ye Lan?
Amidst the crowd of Ye Family members, Ye Zhenfeng and Ye Fei were especially jealous as their eyes turned bloodshot.
They could not understand this situation. They simply couldn't figure out what kind of ability Ye Lan possessed. Not only did Fang Ruyu not punish him, but he even apologized in public and gave Ye Lan such a generous gift!
What did that brat do to make Fang Ruyu treat him in such a polite manner?
"It would only be impolite to refuse your offer. Thank you, Elder Fang."
Ye Lan received the Pill Furnace with a bright smile on his face.
Although the quality of the Pill Furnace would not affect Ye Lan's alchemy skills in the slightest, he had no reason to refuse such a generous gift. After all, there wasn't a single alchemist in this world who wouldn't want to have a better quality Pill Furnace.
Thus, he happily accepted the gift.
"Young Master Ye, you're being far too polite. Speaking of which, my Taoist Artifacts Hall has received a great favor from you. This mere Pill Furnace surely doesn't amount up to what you have contributed to us, so there's no need for you to thank me."
Fang Ruyu laughed.
He already knew that Ye Lan was the one responsible for curing Yin Shaoge's illness, allowing him to quickly regain his former cultivation and strength. With that, Yin Shaoge would naturally be able to attain his former title as the number one genius of the Dragon Abyss Empire.
Compared to the high-yellow rank Pill Furnace, Yin Shaoge's restoration of his past abilites was far more important!
Whether it was his own Taoist Artifacts Hall in Lucid Aqua Town or the one in the Imperial City, they had all deemed Ye Lan to have made a great contribution for them!
There was simply no way for them to return such a great favor.
Therefore, how could he dare to accept Ye Lan's gratitude after presenting him with just a mere Pill Furnace?
Of course, aside from his contributions, Fang Ruyu also had his eyes on Ye Lan's talent as a cultivator and alchemist.
By gifting this high-yellow rank Pill Furnace to Ye Lan, he also hoped to befriend a genius like Ye Lan.
After all, someone who could cure Yin Shaoge's illness was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
Fang Ruyu knew very well that even the current Pill Saint of the Alchemy Guild in the Imperial City wasn't able to find a cure for Yin Shaoge's illness.