Su Xue’s entry into this place was achieved at a great cost.
Su Xue already possessed high talent, and if she were to achieve significant improvement within the secret realm.
The faction of the Grand Elder would absolutely not permit such a thing to happen. It was for this reason that the Grand Elder’s faction vehemently opposed Su Xue leading people into the secret realm for treasure hunting.
However, after they paid a considerable price, the Grand Elder’s faction finally ceased their opposition, and Su Xue led her people into the secret realm to seek treasures.
Yet, they now found themselves returning with nothing. How could they possibly accept such an outcome?
It was akin to confidently investing in a business, only to lose everything, even their undergarments.
How could these individuals accept this? Thus, when he uttered those words, everyone present fell into a state of shock, especially Su Xue’s father, Su Yuhua.
The smile that was originally on his face gradually froze, then faded, and finally vanished without a trace.
“I am extremely disappointed in you. After entering the secret realm, you gained nothing. How can I even speak to you? And to have such disreputable people by your side, I don’t understand what you’re thinking. You are the dignified eldest daughter of the Su family.”
Ye Ningze naturally understood that “disreputable people” referred to him, yet this was their first meeting.
Even if the other party was the patriarch of the Su family, such a description seemed rather rash.
After all, the other party had no idea of his true strength, yet he spoke so recklessly.
This could only mean that the other party was extremely arrogant and dismissive, showing no regard for them. If that was the case, then Ye Ningze saw no need to show him any respect, even if he was Su Xue’s father.
Thus, Ye Ningze smiled faintly and said to Su Yuhua before him:
“The Su family patriarch is truly formidable. With a single glance, you can discern that we are disreputable people. I wish to inform you that it is precisely these disreputable individuals who protected your Su family’s safety and drove away the people from the other two major families, allowing you to gain greater benefits. I wonder where the Su family patriarch’s prejudice stems from.”
Su Yuhua seemed to sense that his words were somewhat inappropriate, but he held a high position. What did it matter if he was wrong?
Did a mere junior like you intend to contend with my Su family?
Thus, Su Yuhua responded with a cold smile and said:
“This old man may not possess other abilities, but my judgment of people is exceptionally accurate. From everything just now, I can see that you people were merely lucky. So, you believe that by relying on your good fortune, you can become benefactors of my Su family?”
Ye Ningze couldn't even be bothered to respond to the man before him. He wondered how this man had managed to become the patriarch of the Su family.
The Su family patriarch was only slightly stronger than Su Mingrui. If it were before, Ye Ningze would have found it difficult to defeat him, but now, defeating him would be as easy as flipping one’s hand.
Therefore, if he intended to humiliate the man, he wouldn’t mind making this Su family patriarch lose all face.
But if that were truly the case, then he and the Su family would be irreconcilably at odds.
This was because Ye Ningze would not only humiliate the Su family patriarch but also the entire Su family.
If the Su family lost all face, who would fear them? Therefore, for the sake of their reputation, the Su family would have to make the person who insulted them pay the price.
It was precisely for this reason that once the Su family lost all face, their humiliation could only be washed away by Ye Ningze’s blood.
Ye Ningze instantly used his powerful spiritual energy to control the other party, as well as everyone around them.
Ye Ningze’s greatest improvement this time was his spiritual power. It was precisely for this reason that Ye Ningze’s spiritual energy could instantly suppress these individuals.
After a moment, these people were horrified to discover that their bodies were completely unable to move. They did not understand why this was happening.
Of course, if they knew the outcome, they would be even more terrified. The reason was simple: Ye Ningze’s spiritual power could suppress so many people simultaneously, which was an impossible feat in itself.
And their unwillingness to admit this fact was because they had never considered this possibility.
Who could have imagined that a young man’s spiritual power would be so formidable? Who could have imagined that they would have no power to resist in front of him?
The other people present also noticed that the atmosphere between them seemed somewhat awkward. The reason was that the Su family patriarch stood motionlessly in place, as if he had been struck by a immobilization spell.
It was important to note that the situation had already reached a point of extreme tension. Their standing still in place seemed to plunge the entire atmosphere into an extremely awkward predicament.
But what shocked them even more occurred in the next moment. Ye Ningze slowly walked towards Su Yuhua.
Yet, Su Yuhua could only stand in place and watch Ye Ningze approach. Ye Ningze, in an act of extreme humiliation, patted Su Yuhua’s face and said:
“The Su family patriarch is nothing more than this. I thought you people possessed formidable strength, but it turns out you are all just straw bags.”
As these words were spoken, everyone present gasped in unison. They had not expected Ye Ningze’s strength to be so immense, not much different from that of the Grand Elders.
If this were truly the case, then perhaps they would have to reconsider their relationships with Ye Ningze and his group.
After all, with someone possessing the strength of a Grand Elder, their power would be considerable, even comparable to that of several major families.
It was precisely for this reason that Ye Ningze’s objective was instantly achieved.
Possessing overwhelming strength could avoid many troubles and also attract more people to join their ranks.
Especially in full view of everyone, the publicity Ye Ningze sought this time would reach its peak.
It was believed that before long, people would be spreading news of Ye Ningze’s strength everywhere.
At that time, Ye Ningze’s organization would continue to grow, and he would obtain more resources, ultimately changing the entire landscape of the Sun Base.
This was Ye Ningze’s true objective at this very moment. However, Su Yuhua was extremely enraged, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins.