Tales of Demons and Gods: Light Devil Fruit

City Lord Mansion - The City Lord's Office

Today, nearly every high-ranking member of the Snow Wind Family had gathered, summoned by an emergency meeting called by Ye Zong, the City Lord. Such a meeting was unprecedented unless the city was in imminent danger. There was no sign of a demon beast horde or any similar threat, yet the urgency was palpable.

Members dropped their usual activities to rush to the City Lord's mansion, only to be instructed by Ye Zong to wait momentarily upon arrival. Soon after, they saw Ye Xiao entering with his son Ye Xinghan and an unfamiliar girl in tow. The attendees exchanged bewildered looks; this was a meeting meant for the elite, where secrecy was paramount. What was a child and an outsider doing here?

Glaring eyes were cast towards Ye Zong, their curiosity and impatience evident.

"Since everyone has gathered, let's officially begin this meeting," Ye Zong announced with a grave expression, only to confuse everyone further with his next command.

"Ye Xinghan, explain everything."

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'Me? Why me? Hello, there's my father right beside me. Are you just conveniently ignoring him?' Ye Xinghan thought, echoing the confusion of everyone present, except for Ume, who was trembling with nervousness, on the brink of tears.

'Ye Zong wanted to test me! But for what reason?' Ye Xinghan pondered, scanning the room for any anomalies. 'Damn, I was too careless!' he realized, noting his own unusual composure. These were the peak authorities of Glory City, their aura intimidating even to seasoned adults, yet here he was, as casual as if he were strolling through a garden.

Ye Xinghan remembered that nothing escaped Ye Zong's notice within the Snow Wind Family. He knew about Ye Xinghan's recent sparring match where he had managed to gain the upper hand against a bronze-ranked student. 'Damn, don't blame me. I was usually hanging out with the Rocks Pirates, whose bloodthirstiness is beyond words. I even fought an admiral head-to-head. There's really no reason for me to be afraid of these people. Sigh.' He resolved to proceed.

"I'll try to keep it short since everyone here is busy. This is Ume. I met her brother when I was strolling around the market to buy vegetables. We hit it off, so he invited me to his house. But when I got there, Shen Ye and his followers were trying to violate Ume. So, I just beat them up, and that's it, thank you," Ye Xinghan explained, his demeanor relaxed.

He had initially wanted to keep his capabilities under wraps, but seeing he might need their support in the future, he chose to reveal some of his prowess to earn trust.

Everyone gasped. Shen Ye, a beloved grandchild of Shen Ming, the acting patriarch of the Sacred Family, was already a 3-star bronze fighter with combat experience. The fact that Ye Xinghan could beat him and his followers spoke volumes of his potential.

"City Lord, since little nephew Xinghan is already so capable, I guess it doesn't sound out of place if we add more resources to his needs," Ye Sheng, the vice president of Holy Orchid Institute, spoke up, though he added skeptically, "But, although this is good news, it's kind of an exaggeration to issue an emergency meeting, no?"

Others nodded in agreement, but Ye Zong's narrowed eyes on Ye Xinghan, 'This brat is hiding something.'

 "Of course, this is not the reason. I want to announce something unprecedented in hundreds of years," he clarified. 

"This little girl has an azure color soul realm."

"Huh?" "What?" The gasps of amazement continued for several minutes.

Once the initial shock subsided, discussions began. 

Ye Sheng stood, cupping his hands to Ye Zong, "City Lord, the Holy Orchid Institute will do our utmost to nurture this girl. I believe this is the best solution for now."

"Ye Sheng, what are you talking about? My son found her first, so it's only natural that I will accept her as a disciple. No, FOSTER DAUGHTER," Ye Xiao shouted, throwing a cup at Ye Sheng in his fervor.

"Huh, Ye Xiao? I still haven't forgiven you for peeking at my wife when she took a bath 20 years ago. Now you dare to snatch and destroy our future? I will fight it out with you!!" Ye Sheng responded angrily, launching his "Dragon Subduing Palm."

"How many times have I told you that I was pranked by Ye Zong? Let me show you my newest move!!" Ye Xiao countered with "Monkey Stealing Peaches."

The room erupted with the sounds of combat:

*bang* *bang* 

*bang* *bang *bang* 

*bang* *bang *bang* *bang*

Ye Xinghan was left dumbfounded by the sudden turn of events, but the expressions around him suggested this was not an uncommon occurrence. 

Ye Zong, however, was furious, his veins bulging from his forehead as he was exposed in front of children.

"SHUT UP!!!!" he bellowed, nearly bursting Ye Xinghan and Ume's eardrums.

Instantly, Ye Xiao and Ye Sheng ceased their fight, gasping for breath, saying in unison, "Let's continue next time," and then sat back down as if nothing had occurred.

Ye Zong took a deep breath to calm himself before focusing on Ume. "Little girl, from now on, you will become one of us, the Snow Wind Family."

"And I hereby declare that you are to be betrothed to my foster son, Ye Han!"

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