Ye Tingrong looked dejected after hearing this. The scion also sighed sentimentally.

The latter was honest but far from a fool. His intelligence matched his cultivation talent. In reality, he already thought of the possibilities and knew about Li Qiye’s suggested scenario.

Tingrong had also thought about this but she remained hopeful regarding her ancestor’s situation. After all, he was one of the strongest masters in the contemporary and should be able to handle...