Supernatural Insight Eyes-Chapter 962 - 0 One Man One Clan! (Fifth Update)

A moment ago, Ye Qiu had been humiliated to the point of worthlessness. In the blink of an eye, the man himself appeared.

Ji Lingchen hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to attend this celebration held by the Ji Clan. He observed Ye Qiu with a faint gaze as the latter approached.

Before Ye Qiu even spoke, someone couldn’t resist stepping forward and mocking, "Oh, I heard someone earlier say that the Clan Leader of the Ye Clan was coming. Where is he? I don’t see him anywhere!"

The young man acted as though he didn’t see Ye Qiu, deliberately looking left and right in front of everyone, stubbornly treating Ye Qiu as invisible.

The way he carried himself was a blatant display of disdain for Ye Qiu—arrogant, pompous, an overly self-important fool.

"I am the Clan Leader of the Ye Clan. Do you have a problem with that?" Ye Qiu said calmly, looking at this fool who seemed hellbent on inviting trouble upon himself.

Ye Qiu had already anticipated someone would target him, and he had even planned his response. Against such people, he didn’t mind making them lose face in front of everyone.

"You? Don’t be ridiculous. How many people are even in your Ye Clan? Not even three, right? Haha..." The young man burst into laughter, with many others joining in.

Seeing Ji Lingchen chuckle involuntarily, the young man realized his interruption had been worthwhile. Offending Ye Qiu seemed insignificant compared to earning Ji Lingchen’s favor. In terms of power, how could Ye Qiu possibly compare to Ji Lingchen? Ji Lingchen was now a mythical Martial Artist, the youngest of his level in the ancient lands, and the undisputed leader among the younger generation.

Ye Qiu had long been left far behind by Ji Lingchen, and his future would invariably stagnate under Ji Lingchen’s shadow.

Thus, the young man believed his actions held undeniable value—humiliating Ye Qiu while currying favor with Ji Lingchen. It was patently clear which was more important.

"Who says one person can’t declare themselves a clan? From today onward, in the ancient lands, I, Ye Qiu, am the Ye Clan," Ye Qiu declared.

"Haha... That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard! You, a lone leader without followers, dare call yourself a clan? Aren’t you afraid people will laugh till their teeth fall out?" The young man clutched his stomach and continued to mock.

Ye Qiu replied coolly, "Whoever mocks the Ye Clan mocks me. I won’t make them laugh their teeth out—I’ll simply knock their teeth out."

The young man’s laughter abruptly ceased because Ye Qiu had already rolled up his sleeves, clearly preparing for action.

"I’m warning you, don’t act recklessly! This is the Ji Clan, and everyone here is attending Young Master Ji’s celebration. If you strike me, it’s tantamount to disrupting this banquet," the young man said quickly as he brought up the Ji Clan. He didn’t believe Ye Qiu would dare challenge the Ji Clan.

When Ye Qiu froze in place, the young man immediately wore an expression of triumph. "I thought you’d know your place. With your strength, you’re not even fit to polish Young Master Ji’s shoes. In the future, when you see him, bow and salute instead of behaving like you did today. Don’t think yourself the prodigy of some ancient clan," he said smugly.

Without a word, Ye Qiu stepped forward, raised a hand, and slapped the young man squarely across the face. The sound of the blow rang out loud and clear as Ye Qiu said calmly, "Who do you think you are? Are you Ji Lingchen? A junior from a low-tier ancient clan trying to curry favor with others—use your head before you start provoking people. Not everyone is someone you can afford to provoke, like me!"

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The crowd stared at Ye Qiu in astonishment. The sheer arrogance of his words was astounding. If they didn’t know Ye Qiu’s true identity, they might have mistaken him for a hero from a great clan, brimming with power and prestige.

But everyone present knew that Ye Qiu was nothing more than a lone figure, surviving on the good graces of Yun Shang Palace as nothing more than a lucky beneficiary.

In terms of his backing among the ancient clans, he had none to speak of. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have declared himself the leader of a one-man clan.

"You dare hit me?" The young man stared in disbelief. He truly hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to actually strike him.

"You insult my Ye Clan and this Clan Leader of the Ye Clan. A slap is lenient. If I insulted your clan leader, would you swallow your tongue and endure it?" Ye Qiu said powerfully and bluntly.

"You..." The young man was left speechless.

The words he had spoken earlier were indeed somewhat disrespectful, and his mockery of Ye Qiu had crossed a line. But Ye Qiu had elevated the issue to a conflict between ancient clans, making it a far more serious matter. Thus, his slap wasn’t unwarranted.

After all, openly mocking an ancient clan leader in front of so many people was tantamount to provoking the clan itself, a move that could easily escalate into inter-clan warfare.

"You? A single man with what qualifications to call yourself a clan? No one in the ancient lands will agree to recognize it," the young man said, finally spitting out a retort after a long pause.

At that moment, another voice suddenly rang out from the doorway. "Who says no one will recognize the Ye Clan? My Yun Shang Palace will be the first to formally acknowledge its existence."

The crowd turned their heads to see none other than the owner of Yun Shang Palace standing behind Ye Qiu, addressing the crowd. "Clan Leader Ye," she said aloud.

The young man immediately clamped his mouth shut upon seeing the owner of Yun Shang Palace. He might dare to provoke Ye Qiu, but he wouldn’t dream of speaking against her. She was someone even the leaders of prominent clans wouldn’t dare to offend.

"Boss Yun," Ye Qiu greeted with a cupped fist.

"Clan Leader Ji, the arrival of myself and Clan Leader Ye isn’t worth coming out to greet us?" Boss Yun asked sharply.

Upon hearing her words, Ji Changtian forced a smile and stepped forward. Though he was loath to acknowledge Ye Qiu’s self-proclaimed status as Clan Leader, Yun Shang Palace’s support made even the Ji Clan cautious. Offending Ye Qiu now was tantamount to offending Yun Shang Palace.

"Clan Leader Ye, I came to offer my congratulations on your son’s celebration. Please accept this token of my goodwill," Ye Qiu said, producing a pill and handing it to Ji Changtian. Ji Changtian glanced at the pill and was momentarily shaken—recognizing it was a Primordial Pill. His heart jolted with realization that Ye Qiu’s ties to Yun Shang Palace must run deep indeed. What Emperor-level fortune had Ye Qiu shared with Yun Shang Palace to earn this favor?

Little did Ji Changtian know, the Primordial Pill had been crafted by Ye Qiu himself. Yet his assumptions played perfectly into Ye Qiu’s intentions, especially in front of so many ancient clans, magnifying Ye Qiu’s reputation immensely.

This situation pressured Ji Changtian into following Yun Shang Palace’s lead in recognizing Ye Qiu’s unique position as a one-man clan leader.

"Thank you, Clan Leader Ye," Ji Changtian said, reluctant to leave the pill untouched. The Primordial Pill was a rare treasure, and rejecting it would have been foolish.

"Clan Leader Ji, now that you’ve accepted my gift, could you kindly introduce your son to me?" Ye Qiu asked with a glimmer in his eyes.

"Ah?" Ji Changtian froze. What was Ye Qiu up to? Didn’t he already know Ji Lingchen? Why ask him for an introduction?

After mulling over it briefly, Ji Changtian realized Ye Qiu’s intent.

Ji Lingchen, too, understood what Ye Qiu was plotting. He knew Ye Qiu wanted Ji Changtian to introduce him in front of everyone. Since Ye Qiu and Ji Lingchen were of the same generation, a formal introduction from Ji Lingchen’s father would instantly downgrade Ji Lingchen to a lower status compared to Ye Qiu, dealing a harsh blow to Ji Lingchen’s pride during the celebration.

Ji Lingchen flicked his sleeve, turned sharply, and walked away without sparing Ye Qiu a glance. Ji Changtian chuckled awkwardly and said, "It seems my son is feeling unwell. An introduction won’t be necessary. Please pardon us, Clan Leader Ye and Boss Yun."

With a pinched grin, Ji Changtian sought a way to distance himself from the two, unwilling to call Ye Qiu "Clan Leader Ye" explicitly. If not for Boss Yun, he would have crushed Ye Qiu outright. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Ji Changtian hurried off with an excuse while Ye Qiu stifled a laugh, satisfied. His goal had been achieved—forcing the leader of a major ancient clan to retreat and humiliating Ji Lingchen in the process.

Sweeping his gaze across the room, Ye Qiu suddenly spotted a familiar figure—a young woman of striking beauty and grace.