Chapter 17: Epiphany

"Alright!" Although Li Zhaohui was unwilling, she nonetheless agreed.

"When Pingping returns later, remember to tell him," Ye Shen instructed. "Tell him to get close to Ye Leng'an. When the time comes, everything will belong to him."

"Understood."

On the other side, Ye Leng'an withdrew her thoughts, a cold sneer curling at the corners of her mouth.

She hadn't expected that the Ye couple, who appeared so honest and simple, would actually be so treacherous deep down! It was only their first meeting, and they were already eyeing her possessions. If they wanted what she held, they were welcome to try. If they could actually get it, then it would be a testament to their ability.

However, she was quite interested in the things they seemed so hesitant to speak of. The mere mention of those matters was treated as a profound taboo; it seemed her origins were indeed convoluted and extraordinary!

In truth, she didn't care much about her own background. Perhaps in the past, she had valued these familial ties deeply, but after experiencing a life of immortal cultivation and witnessing so much of the world, she had long since moved past such things.

Of course, if she could investigate it clearly, she would naturally want to know. After all, she also wanted to know exactly where she came from.

Early the next morning, Ye Leng'an appeared at school.

The school she had previously attended was one of Kyoto's top aristocratic institutions—Sheng'an High School. Those able to enter this school were either wealthy or powerful. The Ye family had put in a great deal of effort back then to arrange for her to attend.

Walking along the familiar yet strange school paths, a relaxed smile played on Ye Leng'an's face. It seemed she hadn't felt this lighthearted in a long time. Ever since the revelation in her first life that she and Ye Xiyuan had been swapped at birth, she had been plunged into a living hell. She hadn't known happiness until the moment she died.

As for her life in the cultivation realm, that went without saying. In that world where the strong prevailed, without strength, one could only allow others to trample beneath their feet. Consequently, she never dared to stop for a single moment, striving in her cultivation every single day. Unfortunately, during her final tribulation, she failed because of the inner demons from her first life.

Now that she had returned to this world, she decided to enjoy life. While she would never let those who had harmed her go unpunished, she would also not allow herself to be consumed by hatred.

Life rarely offers a second chance; naturally, she intended to live it brilliantly.

Unconsciously, Ye Leng'an suddenly felt a sense of lightness wash over her body, as if a heavy burden pressing down on her had suddenly vanished.

"I didn't expect that I would achieve enlightenment just like that," Ye Leng'an murmured, a smile of pleasure spreading across her face.

She hadn't expected that simply coming to terms with certain things would lead to enlightenment. One must understand that such a mental breakthrough was an absolute boon for a cultivator. However, enlightenment was never easy; it required a catalyst.

The people around her turned toward Ye Leng'an, all momentarily stunned.

Originally, they hadn't even noticed her presence. In Sheng'an High School, handsome boys and beautiful girls were practically everywhere. After all, as long as one had money, beauty was never in short supply.

Yet, for some reason, they felt that this young girl had suddenly captured their gaze. Her unique aura made it impossible for them to control where their eyes drifted.

It was only then that they realized her beauty was top-tier, even by the standards of Sheng'an High School.

With eyebrows like fine ink, bright and soulful eyes, a well-defined nose, and cherry-like lips, her exquisite features combined with her unique temperament made her impossible to ignore.

(End of Chapter)