Having the genes of a demon king, I never intended to be a kept man.

Ye Family.

"Homeowner!"

One of his men approached Night Owl, knelt down, and reported, "Our young master led the Shadow Force to attack Ten Thousand Swords City around noon!"

Night Owl's expression brightened.

"Oh? This kid has waited so long, has he finally decided to make a move?"

"Could it be that he has seized some kind of opportunity?"

Night Owl pondered for a moment, then ordered, "Alright, take some men and protect him secretly. The success or failure of this battle is not important. Night Song is still young, and even if we fail, it will be a good experience for him. But, you must always ensure Night Song's safety!"

"Well..." the subordinate hesitated for a moment, then said, "But the young master has already returned..."

"Huh??" Night Owl looked puzzled. "You're back? What do you mean??"

The subordinate replied, "It seems that Young Master Yege has already captured Ten Thousand Swords City and led the Shadow Force back in triumph."

Night Owl: "???"

"What??"

Night Owl looked completely bewildered: "Didn't you say he led the Shadow Force to Ten Thousand Swords City around noon? Only a few hours have passed? He's already taken it?!"

"Yes..." The subordinate scratched his head: "I don't know exactly what happened, but Wanjian City has indeed fallen! Chu Wanhe has been killed, and Young Master Yege brought back more than a hundred boxes of treasure and supplies, as well as more than three hundred female swordsmen prisoners!"

Night Owl was even more astonished: "What?! Chu Wanhe is dead?!"

What... exactly is going on??

"Hahahaha..." Upon hearing this news, Ye Quan burst into laughter, stroking his white beard with a benevolent expression. "As expected of my grandson, I knew I hadn't misjudged him, hahahaha..."

......

Chu Wanhe was, after all, an earl of the empire, and news of his death quickly spread throughout the noble circles of the entire Southern Territory.

Furthermore, Chu Wanhe, as a powerful expert in the Asura Realm, was considered one of the top combatants in the human empire, yet he was defeated by a young master from the Ye family whose cultivation level was not even at the Profound Realm!

This made the news even more sensational and unbelievable!

Earthsea was also stunned when it heard the news.

He initially thought the information was wrong, because the news sounded incredibly absurd and fantastical.

Ye Ge, a transcendent being from the Xuan Realm, actually led a mysterious force of only a hundred or so men to defeat Chu Wanhe, who commanded a legion of thousands of sword soldiers!

Even science fiction wouldn't dare write something like this!

However, Earthsea had people confirm this repeatedly, and even consulted several different intelligence personnel within the academy, before finally confirming that the news was absolutely true!

Ten Thousand Swords City has been destroyed. The entire city-state is now a ghost town, devoid of any human inhabitants. Furthermore, Nightsong's forces have looted everything of value within the city...

Di Hai rushed to the principal's office, found Lan Mi, and reported the matter to her.

"Your news is too slow; I already knew."

Lan Mi was busy behind her desk, her head down, and glanced at him nonchalantly: "What's with all the fuss?"

"But Principal... don't you think this is too shocking?"

Dihai said blankly.

Even now, he still thinks he's dreaming!

Lan Mi raised her fair hand, let out a long yawn, and lazily pouted, saying, "What's so strange about that? Ye Ge is my personally taught student. Is it really necessary to be so surprised by his achievements? Are you questioning my judgment or my teaching ability?"

Earthsea: "..."

"This subordinate...this subordinate dares not..."

"That's why I always say you old man have no taste, you only like outdated things. Your taste needs to improve." Lan Mi pushed up her thin-rimmed glasses with her slender fingers and said casually, "Go on, I'm busy."

Seeing Lan Mi busily writing some document, which appeared to bear the royal seal, Di Hai couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing...?"

Lan Mi said casually, "Oh, the Ninth Princess Long Ying of the Imperial Family said she wants to return to the academy to study again."

Di Hai was very surprised: "Princess Long Ying? Didn't she already choose to graduate? Why is she back?"

The inner gate of the War Academy is quite special.

If an inner disciple feels that they have learned enough in the academy and there is nothing more to learn, they can graduate voluntarily at any time.

Of course, students can choose to return to school and resume their student status at any time, regardless of their status.

Lan Mi smiled faintly and said, "Perhaps, I discouraged you after you were impressed by my 'Little Serenade' during the last public lecture, haha..."

Earthsea was taken aback, not understanding what had happened: "...Huh?"

......

"Your Highness, have you heard? Chu Wanhe, the city lord of Ten Thousand Swords City, was suddenly killed yesterday!"

Uncle Li looked grave and said, "I heard that he was killed by the young master of the Ye family."

"Yeah, I heard."

Long Ying responded faintly.

Upon hearing the news, she showed no surprise whatsoever and continued reading the book in front of her intently.

It seems that, in her opinion, this is the only natural thing to do.

Li Bo's expression was complicated: "I had heard before that the Ye family had declared war on the Chu family, and that the Ye family's young master said he would personally resolve the matter with Chu Wanhe. I originally thought the Ye family was just trying to give this young master some prestige, but I didn't expect..."

Long Ying said calmly, "I expected this result long ago."

Uncle Li was taken aback: "You expected this?"

"Hmm." A hint of calm appeared in Long Ying's eyes: "It would be strange if Chu Wanhe could win."

Although she had anticipated it, Long Ying had not expected that Chu Wanhe would be defeated so quickly.

From the moment Night Song launched its attack to the fall of Ten Thousand Swords City, only a few hours had passed!

How did he... manage to do that?

......

ducal mansion.

Duke Wang En had naturally received the news of such a sensational event.

"The entire City of Ten Thousand Swords was massacred; not a single person was left..."

The subordinate knelt before Duke Wang En with a grave expression and said, "Furthermore, I have already sent people to confirm that this matter was indeed done by Ye Ge alone. The Ye family did not interfere. Chu Wanhe was indeed defeated by Ye Ge."

"How is this possible...?"

Duke Wang En frowned, completely baffled.

If it was Ye Quan or Ye Xiao who made the move, then Chu Wanhe's demise would naturally be no surprise.

But there was only one night song...

Could it be that Night Owl used some means to secretly help Ye Ge, evading outside eyes, in order to enhance Ye Ge's prestige and ensure his stable position as the next head of the Ye family?

Duke Wang En pondered for a long time but received no answer.

But his eyes gradually darkened.

No matter what, we absolutely cannot let the Ye family continue to develop so smoothly!

"Someone, prepare the car."

Duke Wang En said expressionlessly, "I need to go to the capital!"