Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

After the banquet ended, the guests congratulated Li Yelai on becoming the ninth champion and then left one after another.

Among them, the powerful members of those psychic families came with a certain mentality of watching the spectacle, wanting to see a river of blood flow.

But while they were having fun, their ultimate goal was to befriend Li Yelai, the newly crowned champion.

If the family faces any problems later, they might be able to ask an invincible champion of the same level for help. Or they might receive other unplanned assistance.

Or perhaps, the ninth champion is planning to conquer a mysterious terrain, such as Wanlong Lake. Or even when conquering certain calamity fogs.

Their families can also assist in the development and benefit from it.

For example, if the various families had received advance notice of the Wanlong Lake incident and dispatched powerful individuals to suppress it, they would have gained even greater benefits.

Many psychic families rose to prominence by conquering the Fog of Calamity. And the champion is undoubtedly the best candidate to lead the team.

They are not like Jing Lin; they wouldn't deliberately stir up trouble just to see "rivers of blood."

If they anger the champions, they will suffer a great loss.

Of course, as long as they don't get splattered with blood, they'll still look forward to having some fun.

After all, they've already bet a lot.
The Hong family, on the other hand, benefited from the keen perception of its patriarch.

She became the sole winner of the banquet.

Since her legs were repaired, the Hong family, a clan from the mining city, has become increasingly powerful, and even their luck seems to have improved considerably.

Many people were envious.

Unbeknownst to them, Hong Lan had silently transferred a large sum of money to a certain 'emotional guru' and 'top wingman'.

With this collaboration, the relationship between the Hung family and the champion is expected to become even closer.

Inside the manor courtyard, Jing Ji personally escorted Li Yelai and the others to their car.

After the girls got on the bus, Jing Ji hesitated before speaking, "Children, I don't expect you to forgive me or the Jing family. But I still hope you can come and visit more often. No matter what happens, we three families are all your blood relatives."

After a moment of silence, Li Yelai nodded slightly.

He has no right to forgive anyone on behalf of his mother.

The mother refused to ask the Jing family for help until her death.

Just as my father said, my mother was really foolish. If she had asked for help, she might have survived.

She was perhaps worried that once the Jing family found her, her children would become tools for the Jing family's divine bloodline to be conceived.

Or perhaps, realizing her husband had met with misfortune, she gave up everything.
Now, what right does Li Yelai have to forgive her on her behalf?

However, it can be learned from the contact with the Jing family.

The Jing family is a powerful family in the north, in Yaoqing Giant City.

It was no coincidence that my father, Li Qiong, was able to take my mother, Jing Lian, away back then.

Li Qiong's own combat strength is one aspect, but it's not enough to escape from a powerful family.

Back then, the three families may have secretly helped my father take my mother away.

Otherwise, how could an extremely powerful family allow a wandering knight who doesn't even have the sixth sense to take away their noble lady?
The three factions might not dare to directly disobey their master's orders, but they must have taken action in secret.

Thinking of all this, Li Yelai felt a pang of melancholy. After a brief silence, he nodded, "We will. Take care of yourself too."

This made Jing Ji smile: "Okay, bring your granddaughter-in-law with you then. Grandpa will give you a red envelope again." Only now did Li Yelai realize why Jing Ji had suddenly given out red envelopes during the banquet.

This put the powerful champion somewhat embarrassed: "You've misunderstood. Besides, there's too much baggage. The Little Mad King's curse caused this misunderstanding. She's my teammate and companion. It's not that kind of relationship."

Jing Ji smiled and said, "It's alright, we don't lack these things. I hope to see my great-grandson soon."

This is a common problem among psionic families; they place great importance on the inheritance of bloodlines.

This made Li Yelai pause for a moment, then he nodded slightly.

Jing Ji, however, sensed a certain melancholy and confusion, even a hint of fear, emanating from Li Yelai.
This greatly surprised Jing Ji.

He wasn't sure if this fleeting inspiration was right or wrong. Besides, Li Yelai's bravery was well-known; he was a hero even the Blood God of Chaos would favor.

Having experienced countless bloody battles, the word "cowardly" is completely foreign to him.

What would this kind of person be afraid of?

Is this related to his lack of self-confidence? Is his lack of self-confidence due to a fear of something?

'Child, what are you afraid of? Or is it just my imagination?' Jingji thought to himself.

After saying goodbye to Li Yelai, he watched Li Yelai's car leave.

Only after the vehicle disappeared from the road did Jing Ji turn to look at Jing Lin: "Tell me, if my grandson were to have fear, what would it be?"

“Fear?” Jing Lin, who had been disciplined with a belt, shook his head after thinking for a moment: “Aside from the Shura Field, I don’t think I can think of anything that could scare him. I’ve cooperated with him many times, killing swarms of insects, destroying ships in the Dead Sea, and in the Immortal Palace. I haven’t seen him show any fear.”

"Too."

In fact, Jingji was once very close to the truth.

At least initially, Li Yelai wasn't that brave; the presence of Mr. Shadow allowed him to fight his enemies without any scruples.

After all, Mr. Shadow pays the price for all the deaths.
This is also why he never considered himself a hero.

A trace of fear lingered in his heart.

There are only two more deals left with Mr. Shadow.

Even though Li Yelai has now become the undisputed champion in his class, there is no guarantee that he will not make deals with Mr. Ying again.

In the face of forbidden zones, chaos, and the thirteen calamities, he might have to borrow Mr. Shadow's power.

So, what happens after that? What will be the cost of these transactions?
This unknown fear was something Li Yelai dared not respond to.

Or rather, it is the main reason for his subconscious lack of self-confidence.

What right does someone whose future is unknown have to respond to the feelings of the opposite sex? Do they really have the right?
This is his subconscious avoidance.

But now, he can no longer back down.

Sitting in the driver's seat, Li Yelai looked at the two girls sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

The two girls were whispering in the back row, seemingly having created an invisible barrier. Li Yelai couldn't hear their conversation and had no idea what they were talking about.
Li Yelai withdrew his gaze and took a deep breath.

Once I become stronger, I won't need to continue trading with Mr. Shadow.

The unknown outcome will not come!
Within the deepest, misty space of consciousness, Mr. Shadow let out a mocking laugh.

(Everyone, I'll post 2,000 words for now; I've been quite busy these past few days.) (End of Chapter)