Everyone in the ancestral hall was terrified; they had never experienced such a strange phenomenon in their lives.
Xiao Xi and the others, who were hiding on the roof, were immobilized by Ye Xingxian's spell. Even though the tiles flew away, they remained unharmed on the roof.
There, directly opposite the main gate of the ancestral hall, was an ancient well with a huge rock soaring into the sky.
Could it be a blowout? The family members wondered.
Xiaoxi and the others stared intently; what was gushing out of the well wasn't water, but a person.
To be precise, he was an old man with a face full of wrinkles and very little hair; his face was covered with age spots that made it hard to look directly at him.
"What's all this noise about? You unfilial descendants, each generation is worse than the last, you're a disgrace to the Ye family."
Of all those present, only Ye Bingkun recognized the old man.
"Welcome, Ancestor. I was just saying I had something to tell you. I was only passing on a message to you, since your departure date hasn't arrived yet, has it?"
The patriarch did not answer Ye Bingkun's question; he simply glared fiercely at everyone in the ancestral hall.
"I'm asking you juniors, what's all this noise about? Today isn't the day for ancestor worship, who gave you permission to come?"
Everyone fell silent, realizing that this was their Ye family's ancestor.
The eldest uncle, mustering his courage, stepped forward to reply.
"Reporting to the Ancestor, today is the day that the memorial tablet of the previous patriarch, Ye Dexian, was placed in the ancestral hall. That's why we juniors have gathered here. We have disturbed the Ancestor's peace and quiet. Please punish us!"
The newly appointed head of the Ye family, the second son, finally realized what was happening.
He knelt down with a thud.
"Ye Shiming, the 13th generation head of the Ye family, greets the ancestor."
The old ancestor snorted.
"Based on the timeline, Ye Dexian's time to die hadn't come yet, so how did he die?"
Ye Shiming dared not hide the truth and had no choice but to tell it.
The old ancestor stomped on the ground, and the bluestone slab immediately shattered.
"I'm so angry! Each generation is worse than the last. How did Ye Dexian raise his son? He's such a failure, he doesn't deserve to be the head of the family. He deserves to be smothered to death by his son."
You, Ye Shiming, a nobody, actually managed to become the head of the family by chance. Well then, you'd better work hard for me.
If you don't manage the family well, I'll wipe you out in no time!
Ye Shiming dared not utter a single word of dissent. He was soaked to the bone and knelt on the ground, meekly agreeing.
The old ancestor was angry for a long time, then suddenly slapped his forehead and remembered what his original intention was when he emerged from the well.
If someone hadn't tampered with that thing in the ancestral home, how could he have degenerated so much? What's the difference between him and someone who's about to die of old age?
"Ye Shiming, I'm asking you, did someone tamper with that ancient mirror in the ancestral home?"
"What ancient mirror? Ancestor, I really don't know what kind of ancient mirror you are talking about? If you need an ancient mirror, Shiming will find it for you right away!"
"fool!"
The old ancestor was so angry that he trembled all over and stomped on a bluestone slab on the ground, breaking it.
It's impossible to communicate with them; I'm so exhausted.
Only Xiaoxi and the others, who were hidden on the rooftop, knew what ancient mirror the ancestor was referring to.
They found it amusing; they never imagined that the ancient mirror Ye Shi'an used to curry favor with Blue Star 3 was found in their ancestral home.
Unexpectedly, this was the main reason why the ancestor came out of seclusion.
Unfortunately, that ancient mirror had already been smashed and used in the formation for transferring Ye Lingfeng's mark.
The old patriarch glanced at Ye Bingkun, indicating that he should provide the explanation.
Ye Bingkun certainly knew about this ancient mirror. His ancestor relied heavily on it during his seclusion in the underground chamber of the ancestral home.
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