Chapter 0005: Resignation (1)

On the side, Ye Xun watched as the Primordial Pill was delivered to Ye Ling, secretly clenching her fists, but then she remembered what Duan Tianrao was about to say next, and all her emotions dissipated. She still maintained a gentle smile on her face.

"I wonder how Tangtang has been these days?" Duan Tianrao's eyes flickered, as if waiting for the right moment to speak.

Ye Ling sighed, seemingly unaware of anything, and said, "With her spiritual roots shattered, how could she be well? But that child is considerate, never showing any pain in front of me, truly making people feel distressed."

At this point, Ye Ling couldn't help but look at Duan Tianrao and said, "Tianrao, you are Tangtang's fiancé and have grown up together since childhood. I believe if you spend more time with her, she should be able to relax a bit."

Duan Tianrao smiled but did not respond to her words.

On the side, Ye Xun lowered her head slightly and, when Ye Ling wasn't paying attention, tugged at Duan Tianrao's sleeve. Duan Tianrao comforted her by patting her hand discreetly.

At that moment, a slender figure slowly walked into the hall and bowed slightly to Ye Ling, who couldn't help but show a hint of affection in his eyes.

"Father."

As soon as Ye Ling saw Ye Qingtang's figure, a hint of care appeared in his eyes.

"Tangtang, your body hasn't fully recovered, please sit down and talk."

With a veil covering her face, Ye Qingtang obediently nodded and sat next to Ye Ling, but her eyes never looked at Duan Tianrao, who was sitting below.

Ye Ling did not notice Ye Qingtang's indifference towards Duan Tianrao today, and just smiled as he pointed to a pile of things on the table for Ye Qingtang to see.

"Tangtang, these are all the supplements that Tianrao sent for you to nourish your body. Tianrao even found the Primordial Pill for you. He really cares about you a lot."

Ye Qingtang's gaze swept over the pile of supplements on the table, and only then did she look at Duan Tianrao sitting below. However, her eyes were unusually indifferent, showing no trace of the coquettishness and gratitude of a young girl.

"Thank you, Young Master Duan, for your trouble," Ye Qingtang said indifferently.

Young Master Duan?

The three people present were slightly stunned. Every time Ye Qingtang saw Duan Tianrao, she would call him "Brother Duan" affectionately. How could she be so distant today?

Duan Tianrao frowned slightly, but thinking of the purpose of his visit today, he didn't mind.

Ye Ling, thinking that Ye Qingtang was in a bad mood due to her shattered spiritual roots, didn't pay much attention to it.

"In another half year, you will be sixteen, and I think it's time to consider your marriage with Tianrao. When your body is better, I will discuss with the head of the Duan family about your marriage with Tianrao. What do you think?" Ye Ling didn't want Ye Qingtang to marry so early, but now that her spiritual roots were shattered, she might have difficulty making progress in martial arts in the future. With the Ye family now under the control of the Elder, even he, as the head, was virtually powerless. It might be better to let Ye Qingtang marry Duan Tianrao sooner, so that she would have his protection and he could be more at ease.

As soon as Ye Ling said this, the expressions of the other three people in the room changed suddenly.

Especially Ye Xun, after hearing this, her body stiffened slightly, and a hint of stiffness appeared on Duan Tianrao's face.

Only Ye Qingtang, sitting in the chair, with a cold look in her eyes, keenly observed the unusual expressions on the faces of Ye Xun and Duan Tianrao.

"Uncle Ye." Duan Tianrao suddenly stepped forward. "I came here today to discuss another matter with Uncle Ye."