Chapter 1167: Chapter 1167: The Shocking Change in 7-Bead City
Early the next morning, the group packed their belongings, preparing to continue onward to Taiyi Mountain, when suddenly sothing dark fell from the sky, landing in front of Yun Wang.
Yun Wang was startled, taking a step back and exclaiming, "Flying Heavenly Dog?"
The Flying Heavenly Dog was a small Devine Beast raised for many years by Chief Pu Chen of the Panhu family, deeply understanding of human nature, practically Pu Chen’s old companion.
Pu Chen cherished this Flying Heavenly Dog greatly, treating it like a friend. But how could it suddenly appear on the Crystal City’s ice field?
Hearing Yun Wang’s shout, Qin Sisi and Ye You among others gathered around.
Ye You’s face grew solemn. The Flying Heavenly Dog’s loyalty to Pu Chen was akin to the Panhu family’s loyalty to the Jiuxi Royal Family. Without its master’s orders, it would never venture so far on its own. Could sothing have happened at Taiyi Mountain?
Yun Wang bent down, picking up the Flying Heavenly Dog, stroking its dark fur, and asked, "Flying Heavenly Dog, how did you get here? Where’s Grandpa?"
"Woof woof woof!" The Flying Heavenly Dog barked repeatedly at Yun Wang. As a Divine Dog descendant, Yun Wang could understand the Flying Heavenly Dog’s language.
Listening to the Flying Heavenly Dog’s barks, Yun Wang’s expression changed dramatically. He looked at Ye You anxiously and said, "The Flying Heavenly Dog says sothing happened at Taiyi Mountain. Tian Xiaozi sent a strong force to besiege Taiyi Mountain. Grandpa is relying on the outer formations to hold them off, but the enemy is too powerful. Grandpa can’t hold on much longer, so he sent the Flying Heavenly Dog to deliver the ssage."
Ye You’s expression turned grave, quickly saying, "Ti is of the essence, we must head back to Taiyi Mountain imdiately."
As they were about to set off, the Flying Heavenly Dog barked "woof woof woof" once more.
Yun Wang paused, looking at Qing Xun with a complex expression, trying to speak but hesitating.
Qing Xun noticed sothing and took the initiative to say, "Yun Wang, there’s no need for reservation between us. Just speak your mind!"
Yun Wang hesitated for a mont, then said, "Qing Xun, it’s like this. The Flying Heavenly Dog says that the Zhulu family’s clan leader, Hong Ji, who is your uncle, has already issued a statent declaring that the Zhulu family will henceforth honor Tian Xiaozi."
"What?!" Qing Xun exclaid in shock, "That’s impossible."
Previously, upon Ye You’s invitation, Qing Xun attended a Taiyi Mountain gathering with his second uncle, Hong Ji, who had even expressed that the Zhulu family would never support the despicable Tian Xiaozi.
How could it be that not long after, the dignified clan leader goes back on his word?
Qing Xun looked to Ye You, earnestly saying, "Ye You, my uncle must have his reasons. I’ll return to Seven Pearl City to find out what’s going on and absolutely won’t let the Zhulu family be branded as traitors. Please grant
so ti."
Ye You pondered for a mont and said, "Qing Xun, I’ve always trusted you, but the other mbers of the Zhulu family might not be on the sa page as you."
Qing Xun shook his head, speaking with conviction, "My uncle is not that kind of person. Ye You, please trust
once more. I will get to the bottom of this and give you a proper explanation. Please don’t take it out on the Zhulu family."
Qing Xun understood very well that if his uncle truly issued such a statent, it was tantamount to rebellion, and Ye You, who was destined to beco the future Sage Ruler, would not spare traitors.
He was extrely anxious inside, wishing he could imdiately fly back to Seven Pearl City to see what had happened.
Jing Jing stepped forward, expressing her concern, "Brother Qing Xun, don’t rush. Perhaps Uncle Hong Ji was coerced by Tian Xiaozi. I’ll go with you to Seven Pearl City and have a look!"
This ti, Qing Xun wasn’t moved, and he straightforwardly declined, "Thank you, Jing Jing, but this is an internal matter of the Zhulu family. I hope it can be resolved internally."
Then he turned to Ye You and said, "I can return alone. You should hurry to Taiyi Mountain. The situation there is more urgent."
Seeing Qing Xun’s firm attitude, Ye You couldn’t say much more. He understood Qing Xun’s intention; if Qing Xun could tily rectify the situation upon returning, the Zhulu family could continue to be Ye You’s strong support in the future.
But if Ye You’s people intervened in this matter, the nature of the situation would change. Given Qing Xun’s upright and honorable character, he naturally wouldn’t want the Zhulu family, known for their "gentlemanly conduct," to bear the stain of betrayal.
So, Ye You nodded and said, "If that’s the case, I won’t force you. Go quickly, but if you encounter difficulties, I hope you don’t forget that I am your friend."
Qing Xun’s eyes were profound, he stepped back, bowed to Ye You, and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Your Highness. Take care."
After speaking, Qing Xun released his mana, forming magic wings on his back. With a few swift flaps, he flew into the sky, heading eastward.
"Brother Qing Xun!" Jing Jing called out urgently, taking a few steps forward, but Qing Xun ultimately didn’t turn back.
Watching Qing Xun’s figure grow more distant, she involuntarily teared up.
Xiao ng and Qin Sisi went over to console her, and Jing Jing slowly walked back with them.
Ye You was too preoccupied to worry about everyone’s emotions. He directly issued orders: "Set off imdiately, and return to Taiyi Mountain as fast as possible."
"Understood." Yun Wang responded at once, putting the utterly exhausted Flying Heavenly Dog into his clothing, preparing to depart.
The group flapped their magic wings, flying into the sky, heading southeastward.
They flew tirelessly the whole day, landing only twice to rest, each ti for just fifteen minutes, eating and drinking slightly before continuing on their way.
When darkness enveloped the sky again, they were near the outskirts of Scholar City. If they continued flying non-stop, they could reach Taiyi Mountain in another day and a half.
But humans are not flying devices; they can’t fly continuously. Humans get hungry, tired, and need rest.
Ye You had everyone land and set up three tents, planning to rest for a few hours before continuing on their journey.
The two sudden major events dampened everyone’s spirits. After a simple al, they all withdrew early to their tents to rest.
Qin Sisi continued to share a tent with Ye You. After extinguishing the campfire, she entered the tent, seeing Ye You leaning against the tent with closed eyes, lost in contemplation, his brows tightly furrowed.
Qin Sisi sat beside him, trying to smooth his furrowed brows with her hand, and gently comforted him, "Don’t worry, Chief Pu Chen is powerful and experienced; he’ll surely hold out until we return."
Ye You opened his eyes, taking Qin Sisi’s hand and lightly kissing it.
After a long while, he spoke, "Sisi, do you know why the clan leader of the Zhulu family is Qing Xun’s uncle?"
Qin Sisi shook her head, "I don’t know."
She had not spent a long ti in the Demon Sacred Realm, and for things that were relatively ancient, she knew next to nothing.
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