The Sun had set, and night had come.
On a small path, Ling Xian and Yan Qiong Fei were walking slowly. As they admired the beautiful moonlight, they talked about the Bai Clan.
Ever since they left the cemetery, Ling Xian had told Yan Qiong Fei about Bai Xiao Qi's identity and his desire to form an alliance with the Yan Clan. However, because of the importance of this matter, the Clan Leader did not answer right away. He was thinking about it.
"Leader Yan, I wonder if you have thought about it?" Ling Xian suddenly asked.
"I …"
Yan Qiong Fei frowned and was silent for a while, "I am sorry, but I cannot agree."
Hearing this, Ling Xian softly grinned. He had predicted this result.
Yan Qiong Fei was the leader of the Clan and was responsible for the rise and fall of the Yan Clan. How could he just agree? Therefore, he was not at all surprised. He had already thought of a way to deal with this result.
Grinning, Ling Xian said slowly, "I will only ask you three questions. If you still think we shouldn't form an alliance after I answer them, then I will leave without another word."
"Please speak, Master Xian." Yan Qiong Fei nodded with a smile. Even though he didn't know why Ling Xian was so confident, no matter what, he would not agree to an alliance so easily.
After all, he was responsible for the entire Yan Clan. Why would he put the Yan Clan in the eye of the storm?
"The first question, dare I ask, how long has it been since the mysterious House appeared?" Ling Xian asked softly. His expression was calm, as if he was certain that Yan Qiong Fei would agree.
Yan Qiong Fei frowned slightly and answered, "I do not know the exact time, but it has been at least thousands of years."
"Very well. The second question." Ling Xian grinned and asked a completely unrelated question, "Dare I ask, Leader Yan, what do you think of the Trading Island?"
"It is vast and rich in resources. It is the best place on the 36 islands." Yan Qiong Fei was confused.
"Very well. The third question." Ling Xian looked at the frowning Yan Qiong Fei and teased, "Do you really think that the Second Elder of the Bai Clan has enough power to ask the mysterious House to help?"
Instantly, Yan Qiong Fei frowned and seemed to have understood something.
Although these three questions seemed to be unrelated, if one thought about it carefully, one could come up with a terrifying conjecture.
Yan Qiong Fei's expression turned serious as he hesitated, "You mean …"
"That's right. I don't think it was the second elder of the Bai Clan who hired the mysterious House. It was the mysterious House that found the second elder of the Bai Clan." Ling Xian's expression was serious as he voiced out his conclusion.
Instantly, Yan Qiong Fei's expression changed. To be able to lead an entire tribe meant that he was no simple man. It was only because he was inside the mountain that he didn't see through the true nature of this event. Now that he heard Ling Xian's three questions, he finally realized the terrifying result.
Think about it, if what Ling Xian said was true and it was a mysterious House that sought out the Second Elder of the Bai Clan, then what was the purpose of this House? He definitely didn't just want to live in the Bai Family!
It was highly possible that this mysterious House, after thousands of years of hiding, decided to come out and fight against the five Clans for the Trading Island. Supporting the Second Master of the Bai Clan and usurping the position of the Bai Clan Patriarch was just a stepping stone. His real goal was to swallow up the five major clans!
"I …"
Thinking about that horrifying possibility, Yan Qiong Fei could no longer remain calm. He frowned and thought about this conjecture.
"Leader Yan, there is no need to think about it. Even though I cannot guarantee that this conjecture is correct, it is the most logical one."
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up, "You said it yourself. The Trading Island is vast and rich in resources. It is the richest place out of all the 36 islands. In the face of such a treasured land, any powerful force would covet it. The mysterious House has been here for thousands of years, so it fits that description. "
"Aye, now that you mention it, it is possible." Yan Qiong Fei sighed, his face full of worry, "If this is true, then the five clans, no, the four clans, are in trouble."
"That is for sure. Today, the Bai Clan has fallen into the hands of the mysterious House. I am afraid that in a few days, the mysterious House will attack the next Clan." Ling Xian's lips curled into a victorious smile. He knew that Yan Qiong Fei was wavering.
"If that is the case, then if the mysterious House chooses to attack us one by one, then the four clans will not only be in trouble, we will be in danger." Yan Qiong Fei frowned.
"That is why I want to form an alliance with the Yan Clan."
Ling Xian softly grinned and added fuel to the fire, "Bai Xiao Qi is the publicly recognized successor of the Bai Clan. If he can display the capabilities of the Second Master of the Bai Clan, I believe most of the Bai Clan will support him. That way, the Bai Clan will no longer be under the control of the mysterious House. Our chances of winning will be higher. "
"Us?"
Noticing this keyword, Yan Qiong Fei shook his head with a smile, "You sure know how to talk. Without realizing it, you have pulled me onto your boat."
"It's not that I know how to talk, it's the truth. Leader Yan knows very well that every word I say is beneficial to the Yan Clan." Ling Xian shook his head and said in a serious tone, "Let's form an alliance. This is the best we can do right now."
"I have to admit, I am tempted by what you said."
Yan Qiong Fei's expression was serious as he stared at the serious Ling Xian. He shook his head, "But, I cannot gamble the lives of the Yan Clan just because of what you said."
"That is expected."
Ling Xian nodded softly. He did not appear disappointed, "Since Leader Yan does not dare to gamble, then I will not speak of this again."
"No, you have misunderstood me." Yan Qiong Fei suddenly revealed a mysterious smile, "It's not that I don't dare to gamble. It's that I do not want you and the Yan Clan to face off against such a powerful force."
"Oh?"
Ling Xian frowned and thought about it, "Leader Yan, you mean to drag the other three Clans down with you?"
"Smart. You got it right away."
Yan Qiong Fei complimented and smiled, "Based on our speculation, the mysterious House's plan is to control the entire Trading Island. If that's the case, which Clan can stay out of it? Why don't we drag them down with us? Why do we have to face it ourselves? "
"You are the leader after all. You are right." Ling Xian complimented. He had thought about this as well. It was just that he did not know the other three Clans. If he suddenly asks for an alliance, who would care?
Therefore, he didn't bring this up. Now that Yan Qiong Fei thought of this, it was exactly what he wanted.
"Haha, do not worry. I will take care of the other three Clans." Yan Qiong Fei laughed.
"If the four Clans can form an alliance, then we will have a much higher chance of defeating the mysterious House." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up, revealing an ecstatic smile.
Just as the two of them were about to discuss this further, a 20 something year old young man ran over from afar. The moment he arrived before Yan Qiong Fei, he said something that made the two of them frown.
"Leader, something bad has happened!"
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