Just five days later,
A novel titled Storms of Bitter Cold City officially launched and quickly swept through the entire Bitter Cold City.
It instantly became a sensation.
Almost every ghost creature in the city owned a copy.
After all, it was about the prestigious local Ye family.
Naturally, everyone was very curious.
After reading the golden first three chapters, they couldn’t put it down.
The arc where the useless son rises powerfully attracted countless followers.
Their eyes burned with fanatic zeal.
Who doesn’t dream of soaring to the top?
Who doesn’t dream of dominating all realms?
So thrilling, so satisfying!
The name Ye Yu became widely known among all ghost creatures in the city.
A crowd of passionate female fans rushed to the Ye family residence, eager to see this strong figure in person.
Some even loudly declared outside that they wanted to bear Ye Yu’s child.
Such lively scenes stirred up a storm across the city.
Ye Dongfang, head of the Ye family, felt very puzzled.
Why were so many strange ghost creatures gathering outside?
After some inquiry, he learned it was all caused by a book.
This piqued Ye Dongfang’s curiosity.
He ordered someone to buy a copy and check it out.
Storms of Bitter Cold City?
Interesting — it’s about local stories?
Who’s the author?
Xiao Lang? Hmm? No one in Bitter Cold City had heard of this name.
Ye Dongfang frowned slightly and began flipping through the book.
After finishing, he stood up abruptly,
His expression extremely grave.
He immediately went to the backyard and told Ye Yu the news:
“Someone using the pen name Xiao Lang is writing about our Ye family’s internal affairs.
When we killed Ye Beiwang, the people present were all family members, and almost all were killed.
How did this leak out?
The only possibility is a mole inside the family! We must find them immediately!”
Seeing Ye Dongfang’s war-ready expression, Ye Yu couldn’t help but laugh.
“No need to be so nervous. That mole doesn’t need to be found — it’s me! I am Xiao Lang!”
Hearing this, Ye Dongfang was very confused.
“You’re Xiao Lang? Why? Why would you write about our family’s matters?
Although the story is good and the pacing is fine, won’t this attract too much attention?”
Ye Yu said firmly: “Attention? I think it’s not enough yet!
I want the entire Netherworld to know my name!”
Ye Dongfang was even more baffled.
Why on earth does he want fame so badly?
Does he not understand the saying, ‘The tall tree catches the wind’?
It’s better to quietly grow rich and cultivate to the top secretly — that’s the right way!
After pondering for a while, Ye Dongfang couldn’t help but try to persuade Ye Yu.
“There are many strong ones in the Netherworld. Sometimes it’s better not to show off so much!”
But Ye Yu didn’t listen at all.
Writing this book is the most important step in his plan!
Storms of Bitter Cold City must not only be promoted within Bitter Cold City but also sold in several nearby ghost cities!
The more readers, the better!
Besides, the book never reveals his cultivation realm.
This leaves infinite room for imagination!
A comment from his junior brother Zhou Boyi had made Ye Yu feel the thrill of a realm leap.
He naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Ideally, some would guess he was a Ghost Emperor, instantly reaching the top to look down on all beings!
Of course, this was almost impossible.
After all, Ye Yu knew how fickle the Dream System was; it wouldn’t let him ascend all at once.
So this is an experiment — if it succeeds, great; if not, he’ll find another way.
Either way, fame in the Netherworld is no bad thing.
If anyone frames him, let it be himself — that’s even better!
A few days later,
Wearing a mask and black robe, Ye Yu quietly arrived at a tea house in Bitter Cold City to listen for feedback.
As expected, things were unfolding as he anticipated.
With the novel’s booming sales,
The Ye family had become the talk of all ghost creatures.
Especially Ye Yu, regarded as an idol among contemporary ghosts, whom everyone wished to emulate — to rise strongly and sweep everything aside!
Because his realm was not revealed in the book,
Countless ghosts speculated and debated.
A muscular ghost suddenly stood up, holding the novel high, and said quietly:
“In my opinion, Ye Yu must at least be at the peak Ascension Realm!”
A long-tongued ghost nearby sneered:
“Don’t talk nonsense! Peak Ascension Realm? You clearly didn’t read well.
Ye Yu should be at least at Earth Ghost Realm, or even Heaven Ghost Realm!”
In a corner, a water ghost quietly said:
“I think Heaven Ghost Realm is most likely!”
With these three leading, ghosts in the tea house eagerly joined the discussion.
Ye Yu’s heart swelled with joy.
This prosperous era is exactly what I wished for!
But the highest guess at the tea house was still only Heaven Ghost ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) Realm.
Fine — Heaven Ghost Realm it is!
After all, the Netherworld’s revival of Nether Qi only reaches Heaven Ghost Realm.
Going beyond that isn’t very likely.
But hearing so many opinions, why hasn’t the system responded at all? What’s going on?
Ye Yu felt something was off!
So he visited several nearby ghost cities.
There too, many ghosts discussed his realm.
But after several days of listening,
There was absolutely no response.
Apparently, this path wasn’t working.
It must be done by framing and sabotage to work!
That complicated things.
Ye Yu felt extremely annoyed — it seemed he had to find another way.
Damn it!
Ye Yu returned to the Ye family in Bitter Cold City to think hard and come up with a better plan.
However, sometimes, fortune comes unintentionally.
Half a month later, rumors spread throughout the Netherworld.
They claimed Ye Yu’s rapid rise in just a few years was because he stole the supreme treasure from the Soul Severing Fortress — the Huanyuan Glazed Pellet.
This news seemed deliberately pushed by someone, and within a few days, it spread completely.
