NTR: Choice Based System

Chapter 148: Grand Elder's move (1)

Ye Mu whirled around, startled by the sudden approach. There stood Ye Yang, cradling Hell in his arms. "Brother, you scared me!" she exclaimed, snatching Hell from him and showering the little dragon with affection.

"I was just trying to have a little fun," Ye Yang chuckled, brushing off her concern. "So, what's the rush? Why are you here so early in the morning?"

Ye Mu pouted, her expression turning serious. "You wouldn't believe it, but Master is coming! And today I'm leaving for the Central Continent soon to join the Holy Fairy Sect."

Ye Yang's eyes widened in surprise. "Today? Is he not staying for a few days?" he asked, glancing at Ye Mu who was still preoccupied with Hell.

"I don't know for sure," she replied, "but Master rarely stays in one place for long, especially outside the sect."

Ye Yang pondered the news. "Is he here now?" he inquired.

Ye Mu shook her head. "Not yet, but he'll be here any moment. The clan elders and even Mother have gone to the main hall to welcome him."

"Alright, it seems we don't have much time," Ye Yang said, patting her head reassuringly. "Don't worry, I'll visit you soon in the Central Continent, with Hell, I promise."

Meanwhile, all elders and important members of the clan gathered in the Main Hall, waiting for the Holy Swan Lord. As one by one, clan elders and important figures entered the room, Shi Lan entered with her son and the Grand Elder.

Taking his position, the Grand Elder looked at the Holy Son and asked, "If I may, Holy Son, I have someone I want to recommend to the Holy Swan Lord. Is it possible?"

The Grand Elder's request hung heavy in the air. All eyes turned towards the Holy Son, their expressions a mix of curiosity and anticipation. The Grand Elder, a figure of immense respect within the clan, had clearly chosen his words carefully.

Clan elders knew who the person Grand Elder Ye Tianxing wanted to recommend. Some agreed with his choice, while others felt a pang of jealousy. After all, the Grand Elder himself was taking the young person's side and helping them to achieve new heights.

The Holy Son Xiao Feng, considered to be close to the Holy Swan Lord, considered the request. His gaze, serene and knowing, swept across the assembled elders. Finally, he spoke, his voice carrying a sense of finality.

"The Holy Swan Lord is all-seeing and all-knowing. He will choose those who are worthy, regardless of recommendation. However, if you believe this individual possesses the qualities required, you may present them to the Lord. Let their actions and merits speak for themselves."

The Grand Elder nodded, a subtle smile playing on his lips. "I understand, Holy Son. I shall ensure they are prepared."

With that, the tension in the room seemed to dissipate. The elders returned to their murmured conversations; their attention now focused on the impending arrival of the Holy Swan Lord. Shi Lan, her son by her side, watched the exchange with a mixture of relief and anticipation. She knew that the Grand Elder's recommendation was a significant step for her son to become a powerful figure, but the ultimate decision rested with Holy Swan Lord.

In Ye Nian's eyes, the Grand Elder's stature had risen even higher. For his sake, the Grand Elder had bowed his head to a younger generation, a testament to the Holy Son's standing.

As Ye Nian felt pride and respect for the Grand Elder, his mother, Shi Lian, felt a mix of relief and fear. Though it seemed that the Grand Elder was genuinely good to her son, in reality, it was all a façade. His true plan was to send Ye Nian away from his mother and then have his way with her. Her husband was already in seclusion, and if her son also left, the Grand Elder could do whatever he wanted with Shi Lian.

The Grand Elder, a master manipulator, had long coveted Shi Lian. But now, he desired more than mere possession. He wanted to start a family with her, a family that would solidify his power and legacy within the clan. To achieve this, he planned to impregnant Shi Lian, Ye Nian's mother and the beautiful and talented alchemist's daughter, Ye Nian's fiancée.

Shi Lian, though aware of the Grand Elder's intentions, was powerless to stop him. She could only watch helplessly as her son was drawn deeper into the fingers of his revered Grand elder. The fear gnawed at her, a constant reminder of what is about to happen to her.

Ye Nian, oblivious to the sinister plot, was filled with youthful ambition. The Grand Elder's support had given him a hope to be high level cultivator, and he yearned for more. Little did he know that his path was fraught with peril, and that his destiny was intertwined with the dark desires of the Grand Elder.

He looked at the Holy Son and declared, "One day, I too shall become a Holy Son like him. I just hope the Holy Swan Lord will choose me as his disciple, along with Ye Mu."

Just as this thought crossed his mind, the wind picked up speed. A breathtaking sight unfolded before their eyes: a magnificent white swan soaring through the sky, its wings casting a shadow over the city. The swan was heading directly towards the Ye clan manor's main hall.

A hush fell over the crowd as all eyes turned towards the sky.

As they saw big white Swan hovering over the city. As the swan drew closer, a palpable sense of awe and reverence filled the air.

The Grand Elder's eyes sparkled with anticipation. He knew the moment has come, one Ye Nian is gone, he'll fu*k his mother day and night without any disturbance. With a subtle smile, he turned to Ye Nian, his gaze filled with a hidden agenda.

This was the beginning of a dangerous game, a game of power, deception, and he know he'll succeed in it.