Ye Yunlan quickly understood. He figured Su Yi was speaking out of anger.

Anyone would have been upset about getting swept up into these enmities out of the blue and through no fault of their own. 

His expression softened, and he said, “Su Yi, I know you cannot accept this all at once, and that you reject me and the Ye Family. Nonetheless, out of consideration for your safety, I hope you can leave with me. I’ll do everything in my power to ensure your safety and pave your future path!”

Every word came straight from the heart.

Su Yi could tell that Ye Yunlan really did see him as a relative, and that as his senior, he wanted to protect his nephew from harm.

However, it was difficult for Su Yi to accept this kindness.

He didn’t need it!

“I appreciate your good intentions,” said Su Yi. “However, I won’t leave with you, and I don’t need your help. As for my path to the Imperial Realm… I have no need of the Ancestral Origin Divine Canon’s assistance whatsoever.”

He paused, then said, “I’m actually rather eager for the forces of the Ye Family to come knocking on my door. That way, I can get even on my mother’s behalf.”

Ye Yunlan was stunned....