Chapter 1

In the bustling streets of Luocheng, a pale-skinned youth was briskly walking through the crowded throngs.

The youth had sharp eyes and a steady demeanor, his frail body moving with agility and speed.

“Have you heard? Ye Qian, the young lady of the Ye family, activated her second celestial soul yesterday, officially becoming a dual celestial soul bearer!”

“Of course, the commotion last night was so great, the sky even showed strange phenomena. There’s no one in Luocheng who doesn’t know about it, right?”

The voices of a few passersby drifted over.

Ye Qian? The famous genius of Luocheng?

The youth’s pace slowed slightly.

These passersby seemed to have noticed the youth and whispered, “Quick, isn’t that Bai Ye from the Bai family?”

“This person is already eighteen and hasn’t activated his soul palace yet... tsk tsk tsk, he’s the same age as Miss Ye Qian from the Ye family. Putting them together, it’s like comparing heaven and earth!”

“Bai Chen was once a candidate for the next head of the Bai family, but because of this useless waste, his status in the Bai family plummeted, and he won’t even get the position of head!”

“After all, a mother’s status is tied to her child’s achievements, which greatly affects her own standing.”

The passersby chattered incessantly, but Bai Ye shook his head, pretending not to hear, and quickened his pace toward the Bai residence.

He had heard such words countless times every day, and over the years, he had grown accustomed to it. After all, being born into a prominent family like the Bai family, not being able to awaken a celestial soul was a shameful matter.

“Get out of the way! Scum! If you block our master’s path, you’ll regret it!”

A harsh shout came from ahead, and several burly guards roughly pushed through the crowd. These guards even used their soul power, causing the crowd to cry out in pain.

Bai Ye didn’t have time to dodge, and his herbs scattered on the ground. As he was about to pick them up, one of the guards, either intentionally or unintentionally, stomped on them, crushing them all.

Bai Ye was furious and immediately stopped the guard.

“Where did you come from, punk? Looking for death?” the guard growled.

“You destroyed my things, and you won’t give me an explanation?” Bai Ye questioned.

The guard was massive, his muscles bulging. Standing in front of him, Bai Ye felt as if the light was blocked.

“You want an explanation? Fine! I’ll give you one!” The guard didn’t hesitate, raising his fist to punch.

This fist was as big as his head, and if it hit, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Seeing this, Bai Ye’s fear turned to anger. Just because the guard was a soul cultivator, he could act so arrogantly?

He fixed his gaze, sidestepped the punch, and simultaneously kicked the guard’s ankle.

It was a clean and precise move, without any unnecessary actions.

Bang!

The guard lost his balance and fell heavily to the ground, even losing a few teeth.

The surroundings fell silent.

After a long moment, someone finally came to their senses.

“Good kid, you actually took down a Level 2 Soul Power Realm person??”

The guard hurriedly got up, spitting out blood, and with red eyes, charged at Bai Ye: “I’ll tear you apart!!”

The crowd was startled by the guard’s frenzy and quickly backed away.

“Kid! Run! You can’t beat him!”

Someone shouted urgently.

But Bai Ye remained calm, not only not running but also taking a fighting stance.

A non-soul cultivator challenging a soul cultivator? Isn’t that asking for death?

The frenzied guard violently pushed through the crowd, punching with such force that the wind whipped against Bai Ye’s face.

This attack was fierce enough to break steel and iron!

But just as the punch was about to hit, Bai Ye’s feet moved again, his body swaying to avoid the powerful punch.

It missed!

“Ah!” The guard’s veins bulged, but his punches still couldn’t touch Bai Ye.

“It’s my turn!”

Bai Ye’s eyes narrowed, and he seized the opportunity, raising his arm and delivering a powerful punch to the guard’s chest.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several punches landed, each like lightning, executed in one fluid motion!

The guard’s body stiffened, and then his massive frame crashed to the ground...

The punches, though seemingly weak, were incredibly powerful.

The crowd’s eyes nearly fell out in shock.

This is Bai Ye from the Bai residence?

“What’s going on? Who’s so bold to block my path!”

At this moment, a wealthy person riding a tall horse emerged from the crowd.

Bai Ye sized him up. The man was dressed in luxurious attire, with a large head and a fat body, his small eyes fixed on Bai Ye.

The wealthy man frowned: “What are you? Daring to act out in front of me?”

“What are you? Acting so arrogantly in Luocheng?” Bai Ye countered.

“Brat, do you know who I am?” the wealthy man laughed, a hint of cruelty in his smile: “I’m a guest of the Ye family in Luocheng. If you offend me, you offend the Ye family, and the entire Luocheng, understand?”

The Ye family? Already so arrogant?

Bai Ye inwardly sneered but exaggerated his tone, raising his voice: “So you’re a lackey of the Ye family? Interesting! In broad daylight, a lackey of the Ye family dares to act so tyrannically in Luocheng? Luocheng isn’t yet under the Ye family’s name, and if it were, what would happen?”

The crowd, hearing this, immediately pointed and whispered, especially those who had been bullied by the wealthy man’s guards, who quietly cursed. In a blink, the wealthy man became the target of everyone’s criticism.

The wealthy man’s face turned ugly, and he angrily scanned the crowd, shouting at those who were gossiping: “Shut up! This isn’t your business, all of you, get lost!”

Bai Ye’s eyes flickered, and he picked up a stone, secretly exerting force, and threw it at the horse’s head. The horse neighed and went wild, causing the wealthy man to lose his balance and fall heavily to the ground.

The crowd burst into laughter.

“Sir.” The guards rushed to help him up.

The wealthy man, looking disheveled, glared at Bai Ye with venom and roared: “Disable him! Disable him!”

“Yes!” The guards immediately charged over.

Seeing this, Bai Ye’s spirit was lifted, and he quickly retreated.

Three guards surrounded him, frequently punching, their attacks dense. But he moved like a rabbit, dodging with ease.

“These three have the strength of Level 2 Soul Power Realm, but they’re just brutes with no techniques! However, their soul power can’t be ignored, so I need to end this quickly!”

Bai Ye’s face showed determination. He stopped retreating, twisted his steps, and aimed at the guard in front, delivering a powerful punch.

Bang!

The punch, though small, was incredibly powerful, causing the guard to collapse and lose consciousness instantly.

Excellent!

Bai Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

The remaining guards were shocked.

An opportunity!

He gathered his strength, leaped forward, and delivered another punch, like a tiger pouncing on its prey.

Bang! Bang!

Two more guards fell with two punches.

This attack was so fierce, the timing and force of each punch were perfectly executed, leaving the crowd in awe.

Several Level 2 Soul Power Realm people were taken down by a person without a celestial soul...

Bai Ye clapped his hands, turned, and walked toward the wealthy man.

“What do you want to do?” The wealthy man, who had been stunned, trembled, realizing he had met his match. Although this person had no soul power, his skills and strength were far from ordinary!

“I warn you, I’m a guest of the Ye family, invited here by the Ye family. If you dare to touch me, the Ye family won’t let you off.”

Bai Ye ignored him and raised his hand.

Smack!

A loud sound echoed, and a red handprint appeared on the wealthy man’s face, who fell to the ground, dazed.

“Guest of the Ye family? So impressive!” Bai Ye kicked him, as if kicking a ball, which was very elastic.

The wealthy man’s body shook, and he tried to get up, but Bai Ye stomped on his head.

The wealthy man cried out: “Sir, spare my life... spare my life...”

“Spare your life? Weren’t you just trying to disable me?” Bai Ye suddenly increased his force, causing the wealthy man’s eyes to bulge, his face turning red, and he screamed.

“Good!”

The surrounding people, who had been bullied, applauded.

Bai Ye felt like a hero who had punished evil and promoted good.

Just as he was about to continue teaching the wealthy man a lesson, the sound of chaotic hooves came from the end of the street.

“Sir Chen, you are a guest of the Ye family. Who dares to assault you in Luocheng?” A pleasant voice echoed in the noisy street, standing out distinctly.

He turned his head and saw the crowd parting, with a group of Ye family members approaching.

Then, a girl riding a white horse came forward.

The girl wore a purple long dress, with a stunning appearance, long hair like ink, skin as white as snow, and eyes that shone like stars, combining beauty and grace. The passersby couldn’t take their eyes off her.

“It’s Miss Ye...”

“So beautiful! No wonder she’s the first beauty of Luocheng!”

The crowd exclaimed.

“This Ye Qian is indeed a beauty.” Bai Ye couldn’t help but praise in his heart.

“Miss Ye, save me...” Sir Chen, as if grabbing a lifeline, shouted desperately.

“Sir Chen, don’t worry. No one dares to harm you in Luocheng!” Ye Qian said calmly, her eyes landing on Bai Ye: “Are you Bai Ye? The waste of the Bai family?”

“I am Bai Ye, but not a waste!” Bai Ye shrugged.

“Lucky to defeat a few useless guards, and you’re so proud? Not even a celestial soul bearer, what gives you the nerve to provoke a guest of the Ye family? Quickly, help him up!”

“You want me to help him up?” Bai Ye was somewhat unhappy.

“Who else?” Ye Qian said proudly: “Help him up, then kneel and kowtow. Then, perhaps I won’t hold you accountable!”

“Interesting!”

Bai Ye laughed and slowly lifted his foot.

As if about to submit.

The wealthy man, seeing this, laughed triumphantly: “Brat... I told you I’m a guest of the Ye family, you can’t provoke me, scared, huh? Hurry up and help me up? Hahaha...”

But before he finished laughing, a foot suddenly kicked his head hard.

Bang!

A dull sound echoed.

The wealthy man’s body rolled on the ground for a dozen times, crashing into a nearby stall, his head tilted, blood flowing from his seven orifices, barely breathing.

This kick, who knew how much force it used!

The crowd was shocked!

Ye Qian’s face turned cold, like an ice cellar, her eyes shooting murderous glares!

“Sorry, I slipped.” Bai Ye touched his head, feigning innocence.

“You... very well!” Ye Qian was extremely angry, her eyes flashing with killing intent: “Daring to defy my will, you have a lot of nerve.”

“Defy? I dare not. Just now, I really slipped. After all, Luocheng is now under the Ye family, and a mere lackey of the Ye family dares to act so tyrannically. Now that you, the main representative of the Ye family, are here, how could I dare to defy you?” Bai Ye deliberately changed his tone, his words filled with sarcasm.

These words resonated with the crowd, and scattered complaints began to rise, growing louder.

“Bai Ye is right, this is just a guest of the Ye family.”

“If it’s like this now, what will it be like in the future?”

“Fortunately, Bai Ye was here this time, otherwise, who knows how many more people would have suffered.”

...

Ye Qian’s face turned even uglier, and she glared at the wealthy man on the ground, wishing she could tear him apart.

“You must not defame the Ye family. This person’s actions... the Ye family is unaware!”

“Isn’t he a guest of the Ye family?” Bai Ye pointed at the wealthy man.

“Such a tyrant, the Ye family will no longer treat him as a guest.” Ye Qian immediately denied.

She didn’t want to lose the hearts of the people in Luocheng because of such a person.

“Good!” Bai Ye nodded, but his expression suddenly changed, and he coldly snorted: “Since that’s the case, the grudge between me and this person has nothing to do with you, Miss Ye. Why are you interfering?”

Ye Qian was speechless, realizing she had been led by Bai Ye.

She gritted her teeth, her small white hand clenching into a fist, and lowered her voice: “Bai Ye, I advise you to know when to stop! I can kill you without effort! I’m giving you one last chance, let this matter be, and get lost! Otherwise, you’ll regret it!”

This wasn’t just Ye Qian boasting. As the first genius of Luocheng, her future was bright. Regardless of her strength, her status was far beyond Bai Ye’s. In contrast, Bai Ye, unable to awaken a celestial soul, even if his physical skills were strong, what could he do? At most, he could bully some low-level guards.

At this moment, Bai Ye’s loud shout shook Ye Qian’s heart.

“Get lost!”

The sound was so loud that the entire street heard it.

Ye Qian was stunned, her eyes wide: “You dare to insult me?”

“Didn’t you hear me? Get lost now!” Bai Ye’s face was expressionless, continuing to shout.

He had no feelings left for Ye Qian. No matter how beautiful this woman was, she made him feel disgusted.

Ye Qian’s soul power fluctuated wildly, as if she was about to attack, but seeing the crowd whispering, her emotions suddenly calmed, but the malice in her eyes didn’t diminish: “Bai Ye, I know you have no soul power, and you’re fearless. Even if I kill you here, it’s hard to wash away the humiliation you’ve brought to me and the Ye family today. But do you think I’m really powerless against you?”

“Humiliation? You brought it upon yourselves.” Bai Ye said coldly.

Ye Qian’s face was like ice, and she said coldly: “Enough talk, Bai Ye, listen up. In ten days, I will personally set up a platform at the Bai residence and challenge the younger generation of the Bai family. Everything I’ve suffered today, I will return to your Bai family tenfold. The Bai family will lose all dignity because of you! I will make you a sinner of the Bai family, a target of public criticism!”

These words made the crowd draw in a cold breath.

“Is Ye Qian planning to challenge the Bai family?”

Bai Ye, upon hearing this, not only wasn’t afraid but laughed: “If you want to fight, then let’s fight! But the matter between us doesn’t need to involve our families. If you set up the platform, I will challenge!”

Ye Qian thought this would scare Bai Ye, but he remained unperturbed.

“Good!” She coldly snorted: “But you have the nerve now, I wonder if you’ll still have it in ten days. Don’t hide when the time comes!”

“Don’t worry, I’ll be the first to step on the platform!” Bai Ye said calmly.

“Then we’ll meet on the platform in ten days!”

Ye Qian’s face was cold, and she turned to leave.

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