In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed. During these ten days, Ye Qiu had been meditating by the seaside, until the eleventh day, when the morning sun rose over the sea, Ye Qiu opened his eyes. A sphere of water suddenly appeared in his hands, dancing at his fingertips. The Rule Power of Water had been mastered! ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ Nov3lFɪre.ɴet Ye Qiu’s expression remained calm, not feeling overly excited about mastering the Rule of Water. At his level, his state of mind was mostly calm and still, like an ancient well, with little chance for major fluctuations. Having comprehended the Rule Power of Water, Ye Qiu now commanded five types of Rule Powers: wind, fire, water, ice, and earth. There was one other Rule Power Ye Qiu had been pondering over, and he was not far from mastering it—the Rule Power of Thunder. However, to master the Rule Power of Thunder, he would have to endure the baptism of thunder, and Ye Qiu needed to find a deserted place for this to avoid alarming many people. Upon returning to the goddess villa, the Purple Gold Mouse lay sprawled on the ground, utterly exhausted, having been trained harshly by Cain. Qin Feng and Jin Shanshun were both cultivating, and both had broken through to the Human King Realm, a double blessing indeed. If things continued this way, even if a great calamity struck, there would be no need for excessive worry. During this time, Shen Mengchen visited a few times, and seeing several men besides Ye Qiu, she surprisingly didn’t explode. She was even willing to make room for Qin Feng, Purple Gold Mouse, and others to sleep. As for the reason, according to Bai Xiong, it was because all these people were stronger than him. Still, since these men showed great respect to Ye Qiu, Shen Mengchen guessed they were Ye Qiu’s subordinates, so she didn’t mind much. As Bai Xiong’s strength was currently not high, Ye Qiu took out a few pills and Crystal Stones for him, urging him not to slack off. Shen Mengchen stayed a few nights and then didn’t return to the goddess villa, residing at the company instead. Feeling somewhat apologetic, Ye Qiu thought to visit Longjia Company. However, before he could leave, a figure appeared at the entrance to the goddess villa. "Qian Zhen Taoist!" Ye Qiu was a bit surprised, not expecting Taoist Qian Zhen to personally come down the mountain to find him. "Fellow Daoist Ye, long time no see," Taoist Qian Zhen said with a smile. After inviting Taoist Qian Zhen into the villa, he saw Qin Feng, Purple Gold Mouse, Cain, and others. Taoist Qian Zhen was taken aback as the aura he felt from them was incredibly shocking. It was an oppressive feeling that wasn’t being deliberately released, like standing under a volcano. Though the volcano wasn’t erupting, it instilled fear in one’s heart. Could it be that the people around Ye Qiu were all this strong? Among them, only the Purple Gold Mouse gave Taoist Qian Zhen the least oppressive feeling. He could see at a glance that it was merely at the peak of the True Qi stage. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Taoist Qian Zhen mentioned the recent happenings in the martial arts world. "Fellow Daoist Ye, I wonder if you’ve received an invitation lately?" "An invitation?" Ye Qiu was puzzled. Taoist Qian Zhen then explained that many strong individuals in the martial arts world had received invitation cards and showed Ye Qiu the card he had received. "This is a wedding card." At a glance, Ye Qiu recognized the color of the invitation card and knew it was a wedding invitation card. What was strange about that? Taoist Qian Zhen said, "Though it is a wedding invitation, it wasn’t sent by a Martial Artist within our world, but by someone named Armand." The name sounded distinctly foreign, and he wondered why a foreigner’s wedding invitation would be sent to the Chinese martial arts community. "What does Armand’s marriage have to do with us?" Ye Qiu asked. Taoist Qian Zhen smiled wryly, "It really has nothing to do with our martial arts community. In fact, the invitations were sent worldwide, inviting strong figures from around the globe. Without taking a closer look at the invitation card, I wouldn’t have thought much of it. But this invitation card..." "Fellow Daoist Qian Zhen, you might as well speak directly." Seeing Taoist Qian Zhen hesitate, Ye Qiu urged him. "I was being overly cautious. Fellow Daoist Ye, you should see for yourself." As he spoke, Taoist Qian Zhen opened the invitation and placed it directly in front of Ye Qiu. Initially, Ye Qiu didn’t think much of it, but when he saw the name of the bride on the card, he was astonished. Armand wanted to marry Shangguan Mingyue? Could this Shangguan Mingyue be the same fairy-like Shangguan Mingyue he knew? Ye Qiu was taken aback. This invitation was indeed unusual. If it was really Shangguan Mingyue, Ye Qiu felt he must go. Why would Shangguan Mingyue suddenly marry someone named Armand? After a long pause, Ye Qiu gathered his thoughts, cupped his hands toward Taoist Qian Zhen, and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qian Zhen, for making this trip. I am truly thankful." "I knew this Shangguan Mingyue is a good friend of yours, Fellow Daoist Ye, so I came to let you know. I didn’t think you weren’t already aware of this. Now that you know, I won’t disturb you any longer." Taoist Qian Zhen prepared to leave. Ye Qiu escorted Taoist Qian Zhen to the door, and only after he disappeared into the distance did Ye Qiu return to the villa. Picking up the invitation card, Ye Qiu stared at the four characters of Shangguan Mingyue, feeling very conflicted. Jin Shanshun and others didn’t disturb Ye Qiu, allowing him to be alone. No one knew how long it had been before Ye Qiu stepped out of the villa. Jin Shanshun, Cain, and the others all followed him out. Ye Qiu turned and said, "Don’t worry about me, I’m fine, go back inside." Upon hearing Ye Qiu’s assurance, they returned to the villa, while Ye Qiu vanished from the villa entrance. A blurred figure became clear; a gust of wind followed the figure’s sudden appearance, sweeping through the air. Ye Qiu glanced at the plaque hanging above the entrance, seeing the words "Shangguan" inscribed there. He had arrived at Shangguan Mingyue’s home. Since she was about to marry, Ye Qiu had to find out if she was the Shangguan Mingyue he knew. If it was true, Old Man Shangguan would certainly know about it. As Ye Qiu walked into the courtyard, he saw many red lanterns hanging, and the walls were covered in wedding decorations. Ye Qiu’s heart trembled slightly. Could it really be the Shangguan Mingyue he knew who was about to marry? Ye Qiu’s visit received a personal reception from Old Man Shangguan. The courtyard was filled with a festive atmosphere, yet seeing the expressions on Old Man Shangguan and the Shangguan family members, Ye Qiu felt something was amiss. "Young friend Ye, you have finally appeared." Old Man Shangguan said somewhat reproachfully upon seeing Ye Qiu for the first time. "Old Master, what exactly happened? Why is Shangguan Mingyue suddenly getting married?" Ye Qiu asked. When it came to this question, Old Man Shangguan’s emotions fluctuated greatly. Shangguan Dao stepped forward and said, "It’s better if I explain." Through Shangguan Dao’s explanation, Ye Qiu finally understood the situation. Half a month ago, a man brought Shangguan Mingyue home, claiming he wanted to marry her. Old Man Shangguan disagreed, furious beyond measure. When Shangguan Dao tried to reason with him, the man knocked Shangguan Dao away with a single move, saying that this was his decision and it didn’t matter whether they agreed or not. "I know Aunt Shangguan is being forced. She doesn’t like that man at all," said Shangguan Dao. "A forced marriage?" Ye Qiu’s eyes gleamed with cold light. If Shangguan Mingyue truly wished to marry that man, Ye Qiu would have no words and simply feel sad. But if she was forced, Ye Qiu would definitely intervene. "Armand, I will see for myself who you are to act so domineeringly!"