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During this Clan Meeting, Ye Zhentian announced two pieces of news.
One came from the Kyoto Royal Family. The Ye Family did not choose to passively wait; instead, they sent multiple spies to Wudu City. According to reports from these spies, the Royal Family of Wudu City did not mobilize their forces due to the Battle of Ye Ning, but instead appeared extremely calm. This greatly surprised Ye Feng.
However, regardless of what the Royal Family was plotting, this was still good news. At least it gave the Ye Family a chance to catch their breath. The Ye Family could take this time to consolidate their strength, fortify their defenses, and prepare in advance.
Moreover, with spies from the Ye Family monitoring the movements of the Kyoto Royal Family, they would be able to detect any signs of activity from the Royal Family immediately.
The second piece of news was related to Ye Feng, coming from the Dragon Tiger Sect at Mount Luoshen.
Ye Zhentian personally delivered a handwritten letter from the old man of the Treasure Pavilion, Bai Chengfeng, to Ye Feng. After briefly reading it, Ye Feng couldn't help but show a troubled expression and let out a bitter smile.
It turned out that in less than a month, a crucial Outer Sect Grand Competition for the Outer Sect of the Dragon Tiger Sect was about to begin. For some unknown reason, Bai Chengfeng placed great importance on this competition and specifically requested that Ye Feng return to participate.
Originally intending to resolve his family's current difficulties before returning to the Dragon Tiger Sect, Ye Feng found himself in a dilemma. After all, with no movement from the Royal Family, he had no idea how long it would take to resolve the pressing issues facing the Ye Family. If he continued waiting, he would inevitably miss this opportunity for the Outer Sect Grand Competition, thus defying his master's orders.
“Feng Er, what are your plans now?” After the Clan Meeting adjourned, Ye Zhentian kept Ye Feng behind and asked him with a serious expression.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Feng gritted his teeth and said, “The family may face a great enemy at any moment; I will not attend this Outer Sect Grand Competition!”
Ye Zhentian nodded with some satisfaction. He felt immense relief at Ye Feng's sense of responsibility towards the family, but his thoughts differed from those of Ye Feng.
“Feng Er, I am very pleased that you prioritize the family's survival. However, I believe you must participate in this upcoming Outer Sect Grand Competition!”
“But it's just an Outer Sect Grand Competition. For someone like me right now, it truly poses no challenge at all. Even if I win, I doubt the rewards will be significant!” said Ye Feng, shaking his head with a worried expression.
“I fear things are not that simple!” replied Ye Zhentian, his expression grave. “Given Bai Chengfeng's identity and status within the Dragon Tiger Sect, he must be aware of our current situation and your challenges. Since he has strongly urged you to return quickly to the sect, there must be a reason for it. Behind the Imperial Family of the Capital is the first sect of the Northern Jin Kingdom, the Fengyu Holy Institute. Our Ye Family alone cannot withstand an attack from the Royal Family. We can only hope to gain assistance from the Dragon Tiger Sect to deal with this crisis!”
“What do you mean, Grandpa?” asked Ye Feng, quickly grasping what Ye Zhentian intended.
This upcoming Outer Sect Grand Competition was one of the largest events held by the Dragon Tiger Sect in recent years. The winner would gain direct favor from the core Martial Halls of the inner sect and become an esteemed disciple within the sect. Although with his current strength, returning to the sect at any time would earn him recognition, winning in this competition would undoubtedly elevate his status significantly.
"Now that we have our people monitoring the Kyoto Royal Family, if they come to attack, I can notify you immediately. With your current cultivation at the Peak of the Ninth Level of Yuan Martial Realm, you will definitely be able to arrive in time. Moreover, if you can gain the favor of the Dragon Tiger Sect, perhaps you can bring some experts from the Sect to assist. Isn't this much better than staying alone at the Ye Family?" Ye Zhentian pondered for a moment before expressing his thoughts.
Ye Zhentian's words made sense. Ye Feng knew that even though the Ye Family had made significant progress in strength, they would absolutely not be a match for the Kyoto Royal Family. Only by relying on the help of the Dragon Tiger Sect could the Ye Family hope to survive this great calamity.
Ye Feng's heart sank as he frowned and said, "If that's the case, then Feng Er will return to the Dragon Tiger Sect first. But Grandpa must be extra careful. If there are any movements from the Kyoto Royal Family, you must notify me as soon as possible!"
Having made up his mind, Ye Feng did not delay further. After greeting some elders in the family, he left the Ye Family and headed directly to the Chen Family Courtyard.
Chen Xiaobing, now the head of the Chen Family, personally went to greet Ye Feng at the entrance.
Looking at Chen Xiaobing, who was beautiful and graceful, Ye Feng felt a stir in his heart. Although he was somewhat reluctant, he still expressed his intention to return to the Dragon Tiger Sect.
"Are you leaving already? But I haven't had a chance to thank you for your help to our Chen Family!" Chen Xiaobing said with a frown, her expression slightly displeased.
Since the battle with Ye Ning, their relationship had undergone a qualitative change. Ye Feng knew that if it weren't for Chen Xiaobing risking her life to save him that day, he would not have been able to hold on until the end. However, since the Battle of Ye Ning concluded, Ye Feng had been busy in seclusion and improving his cultivation, so he hadn't had much contact with Chen Xiaobing.
"It's also because things are urgent; otherwise, I wouldn't leave so hastily. If it weren't for your life-saving intervention during Ning Zhiyuan's attack last time, our Ning Family would have likely perished by now. I should be the one thanking you!" Ye Feng sighed deeply. He could feel Chen Xiaobing's affection but was currently focused solely on improving his strength to protect his family and couldn't afford to be distracted by such feelings.
Chen Xiaobing shook her head sadly and said, "That time, I didn't really help much. If it weren't for your Ye Family's support, our Chen Family would have completely disappeared from Silvermoon City. Brother Ye Feng, I don't want to be the head of the Chen Family anymore. I'm really tired. How about I go with you to the Dragon Tiger Sect?"
Ye Feng was taken aback and after hesitating for a moment, he reached out and patted Chen Xiaobing on the head: "Silly girl, right now you're holding up everything for the Chen Family. If you leave, it will collapse. Don't worry; I'm returning to the Dragon Tiger Sect this time to seek help and will come back sooner or later. When I do, I will continue to protect both the Chen Family... and you!"
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, especially the last sentence, a tear rolled down Chen Xiaobing's cheek.
"You promised you'd come back for me! I'll... I'll wait for you!" By the end of her statement, Chen Xiaobing had lowered her head, her voice barely audible.
Ye Feng laughed heartily and stepped forward to embrace Chen Xiaobing tightly. Breathing in her fragrant hair, he said with unwavering determination: "Don't worry; this is my promise as Ye Feng. I will definitely return!"
"You're annoying!" Chen Xiaobing playfully punched Ye Feng's chest a few times in shyness but only struggled symbolically before she stopped moving altogether.
In Ye Feng's embrace, Chen Xiaobing felt an unprecedented warmth. The hardships and exhaustion of rebuilding the Chen Family over these days seemed to vanish completely.
"I should go!" After a long time, Ye Feng gently pushed Chen Xiaobing away, reached out to wipe the tears from her smooth and tender face, and said softly.
"Mm!" Chen Xiaobing sniffled, breaking into a smile. "It's all your fault. I'm now the head of the Chen Family. If the family sees me like this, it would be so embarrassing!"
Several members of the Chen Family around them quickly turned their heads away, looking awkward.
Ye Feng smiled slightly and, after escorting Chen Xiaobing back to the Ye Family Courtyard, turned and walked out of the courtyard.
Chen Xiaobing stared blankly at the disappearing figure, feeling sad yet with a hint of sweetness. She clenched her fist around the two bottles of elixirs she had just received, her eyes regaining their usual strength and calmness.
"Continue sending people to search for the scattered members of the Chen Family. The Kyoto Royal Family won't let us off easily. Next time, we Chen Family will definitely not be as weak as last time!"
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The Northern Jin Kingdom is located in the northwest corner of the Divine Martial Continent, surrounded by vast deserts on both the northeast and southeast sides. The South Wall is adjacent to a primeval forest, with only the western side facing the sea, serving as the sole port for trade with other countries.
The Northern Jin Kingdom is naturally shielded on all sides, isolated from the Divine Martial Continent. Over these years, due to the absence of war, it has developed rapidly. Although it cannot compare to the Four Great Empires in the central part of the Divine Martial Continent, its national strength is relatively good among numerous small countries in the northwest border.
Mount Luoshen, Luo City!
Luo City was originally just a remote mountain village at the foot of Mount Luoshen. However, backed by the Dragon Tiger Sect and being a coastal port on the western coastline of the Northern Jin Kingdom, it has developed extremely rapidly in recent years, surpassing other coastal cities in scale.
The Dragon Tiger Sect often issues daily missions for disciples from the Outer Sect to go down the mountain to purchase necessary supplies and exchange them for Contribution Points.
On this day, under clear skies, Han Chong, who had previously completed Sect Missions with Ye Feng, was wandering around Luo City's market with Blue Shadow and Zhang Yihang. They were preparing to buy some cloth and other daily necessities to exchange for Contribution Points.
These daily missions yield only a small amount of Contribution Points. The three of them needed to gather some food supplies; hence they came down to Luo City and took on some daily tasks to help the Sect procure everyday items.
Blue Shadow excitedly ran around in Luo City's market. Being a girl at heart, she was thrilled to finally come down from the mountain. Faced with a dazzling array of goods and a lively crowd in the market, even though Blue Shadow usually maintained her composure, she couldn't help but feel excited as she walked between various shops.
Zhang Yihang cautiously followed behind Blue Shadow and was already complaining. Had he known that accompanying a girl shopping would be so troublesome, he would never have agreed to let Blue Shadow come down from the mountain with him.
Han Chong followed behind the two with a smile, occasionally whispering comforting words to Zhang Yihang, telling him not to be so nervous. After all, Luo City was under the jurisdiction of the Dragon Tiger Sect, and Blue Shadow would not be in any danger.
"We offended that kid Qin Gang last time, and his father happens to be a powerful figure in Luo City. If we run into him by accident, it might bring some unnecessary trouble!" Zhang Yihang frowned as he looked at Blue Shadow, who was trying on some earrings and jewelry in a shop, and said anxiously.
"Hey, isn't the lesson we learned from Ye Feng enough? Even if Qin Gang has the guts of a bear and the courage of a leopard, he wouldn't dare to mess with us. Besides, your cultivation has already broken through to the Eighth Level of Strength Realm, and Blue Shadow and I are at the Seventh Level of Strength Martial Realm. Do you really think we can't handle that little brat Qin Gang?" Han Chong replied nonchalantly.
"The background of Qin Gang is not as simple as you think, and now he's mixed up with Li Fengyun. It's better for us to be cautious!" Zhang Yihang sighed, his face showing no signs of relaxation. "We haven't seen Ye Feng for over two months. Is he really not planning to participate in this Outer Sect Grand Competition?"
Han Chong was taken aback and shook his head. "With his potential, he has probably already reached the Peak of Ninth Level of Strength Martial Realm or even broken into the Origin Martial Realm. Although he will definitely enter the Inner Sect, it would indeed be a shame if he misses this Outer Sect Grand Competition!"
The two paused at the entrance of the Jewelry Store, quietly discussing Ye Feng.
At that moment, four or five young men dressed in Dragon Tiger Sect Outer Sect attire brushed past them and entered the Jewelry Store one after another.
"Hey, isn't that Blue Shadow? Long time no see! What’s up? Interested in this necklace? Come on, let me buy it for you!"
The voice from inside the Jewelry Store changed Han Chong's and Zhang Yihang's expressions. When they looked up to see who it was, their faces turned tense as they rushed into the Jewelry Store!
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