The Nether Clan.
Han Yunxi knew that they were one of the Seven Noble Families of the Great Qin Empire. From what she understood, the Nether Clan used to support Western Qin's imperial clan, but suddenly changed sides during the great war and killed off the last imperial son of Western Qin.
Ever since the white-robed man from the Shadow Clan appeared last time, Han Yunxi began to suspect that she had something to do with Western Qin's imperial clan. Thus, she'd been collecting information about the Great Qin Empire, the two imperial clans, and the Seven Noble Families.
Unfortunately, all of the historical records of the Great Qin Empire had been destroyed. Even the unofficial records were few and far between. Most of the information Han Yunxi received was from folk legends. As for whether they were true or false, she couldn't tell.
Ever since she found out about her father's identity from Lady Lianxin, Han Yunxi stopped caring about Western Qin's imperial clan.
She figured that the white-robed man from the Shadow Clan must have come for Lil Thing. If she was the orphan of Western Qin's imperial clan, the white-robed man would've told her everything long ago. There was no need for him to play dumb with her, was there?
Han Yunxi was stunned. Western Zhou's Chu Clan was actually a descendant of the Nether Clan? How did Long Fei Ye know? Was it because of the Driving Arrow Arts?
With Chu Tianyin in their hands and Long Fei Ye in on the secret, Western Zhou's Chu Clan was probably in big trouble.
Although the Great Qin Empire had been destroyed ages ago and both the Eastern and Western Qin imperial clans were gone, the descendants of the Seven Noble Families were still alive. Most of Cloud Realm Continent's powers feared the Seven Noble Families more than they admired them.
The Seven Noble Families had noble bloodlines and high standing in the hearts of the people. Their deep foundations, strong power, and wild ambitions were all things that the current rulers of the country were wary of. Without enough boldness and confidence, they wouldn't dare to rope in the Seven Noble Families for their own use. Instead, they'd just get rid of them quickly.
Han Yunxi believed that Western Zhou's emperor didn't have the breadth of mind, bearing, or confidence to tolerate the Nether Clan.
It looked like there'd be a good show to watch in Western Zhou very soon. Perhaps the Chu Clan would lose its backing before Chu Qingge's child was born.
Han Yunxi hadn't thought much of Chu Qingge before, but now her heart was filled with anticipation.
How could a woman not pay special attention to a woman who liked her husband?
"Long Fei Ye, you … you recognize the Driving Arrow Art!" Witch Aunt was even more shocked than Han Yunxi.
When she and Chu Tianyin used the Driving Arrow Technique, they had the intention of silencing the witnesses. However, they didn't want the Driving Arrow Technique to be spread, and people with ulterior motives would learn of the Chu clan's secret. She had never thought that Long Fei Ye would actually be such a scheming person. He knew.
Among the Seven Noble Families, only the Shadow Clan's Shadow Technique was known to all. As for the Shadow Clan, other than the Shadow Technique, which was made public, no one knew anything else about it.
The other six Noble Clans all had their own secret techniques. No one knew about them back then, let alone now.
Everyone knew that the Fiend Clan was good at archery, but that was just common archery. The Driving Arrow Technique had never been made public!
How did Long Fei Ye know?
"If you don't want to go back, your lordship doesn't mind keeping you here," Long Fei Ye said.
Telling Witch Aunt to go back was Long Fei Ye's way of showing off his power to the Chu Clan.
With Chu Tianyin in his hands, it was enough for him to find out what he wanted to know. It was also enough to stir up the peaceful waters of Western Zhou.
He never planned to let the Chu Clan off so easily. Moreover, now that he'd confirmed that the Chu Clan was from the Nether Clan, he couldn't let them off so easily. In the past, the Nether and Shadow Clans had worked together to protect the orphan of Western Qin's imperial clan. Only three generations had passed since then, so the Nether Clan must be well aware of the Shadow Clan's situation.
Whether it was to protect the news of the orphan of Western Qin's imperial clan, or to avenge the destruction of East Qin, he wouldn't leave the Nether and Shadow Clans alive!
Naturally, Witch Aunt didn't dare to linger, but she still left behind some harsh words. "Long Feiye, since you know that my Chu Clan is part of the Nether Clan, then you should know that my Nether Clan's prestige isn't something a trifling Tianning imperial clan like you can challenge! If you dare to harm Tianyin's life, my Nether Clan won't let you off! "
So speaking, she stalked off.
Long Fei Ye's lips curved into a cold-blooded, scornful smile. The Nether Clan's prestige couldn't be provoked? Then what about his East Qin imperial clan?
Before he killed the Nether Clan head, he'd make him prostrate on his knees and prostrate himself before him!
"Chu Xifeng, send a letter to Western Zhou's emperor. Just say that Tianning's Duke of Qin is paying a visit on the fifteenth of next month," Long Fei Ye said.
Chu Xifeng immediately obeyed and left.
That night, Long Fei Ye and the rest settled down at an estate outside of Medical City. The unconscious Chu Xifeng was locked up in a secret cell.
They were supposed to be resting, but none of them could sleep.
Tang Li prepared a table of food and wine in the courtyard, joking that he wanted to calm everyone's nerves. However, Han Yunxi and the rest still didn't show up.
Han Yunxi was currently treating the wound on Long Fei Ye's arm. Long Fei Ye himself had forgotten about the arrow wound, but Han Yunxi kept thinking about it.
Actually, she could deal with such minor injuries very quickly, but Long Fei Ye was her target, so she was extra meticulous.
"You were at the sacrificial altar. What happened?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"Nothing. Maybe I was too tired and spaced out," Han Yunxi said mildly. How was she supposed to explain things to Long Fei Ye when she herself didn't know?
"How did you know that the Driving Arrow Arts were the Nether Clan's secret arts?" Han Yunxi asked.
"I saw it in a book by chance. I suspected it when they used crossbows before," Long Fei Ye wasn't lying.
"I heard that the Nether Clan was the main culprit behind the East Qin imperial clan's destruction," Han Yunxi intoned.
Long Fei Ye fell silent for a moment, then changed the subject. "Who put out the fire?"
"Could it be someone else from the Poison Sect? Either that, or someone very familiar with the Poison Sect. No matter who it was, at least we don't have any ill intentions, "Han Yunxi said seriously.
If that person had any ill intentions, they would've died in the underground palace long ago.
Long Fei Ye agreed with this point and nodded. He wanted to ask about the sacrificial altar again, but Gu suddenly rushed over. "What are you two dawdling about for? Come out and drink!"
Gu was clearly doing this on purpose. So what if he was rushing them? Why was he pounding on the door so hard that they had no choice but to open it?
Han Yunxi opened the door and saw that Gu's shoulder was wrapped in gauze. She asked suspiciously, "Didn't we call for a doctor to treat your wound?"
"I'm not used to it!" Gu said resentfully.
Han Yunxi glanced at him. Although the arrow wound wasn't well bandaged, he'd used the right medicine. She wasn't worried anymore. After all, no one in the world was better at using medicine than Gu.
Gu glanced at Long Fei Ye's hand, the gloominess in his eyes growing.
When they reached the courtyard, Gu asked who had put out the fire. Unfortunately, they couldn't come to a conclusion even after a long discussion.
It had to be said that this matter had become a mystery.
Long Fei Ye didn't allow Han Yunxi to drink, but Gu kept trying to get Han Yunxi to drink.
"I'm happy, so I should drink a little." Gu looked like he was smiling, but his eyes were filled with stubbornness.
Long Fei Ye didn't say a word, but his eyes told Han Yunxi that she couldn't drink. Actually, she didn't want to drink either.
As if in a fit of pique, Gu Qishao shoved the wine cup in front of Han Yunxi.
"Poison Lass, this is the first time I've drunk with you!"
"You don't even give me the honor of drinking a cup. Are you still a friend?"
"Poison Lass …"
Han Yunxi refused at first, but after going back and forth a few times, she couldn't resist and wanted to take it. However, Long Fei Ye finally took it and drank it in one gulp.
Gu was happy. How could he bear to force Han Yunxi to drink? His goal was to force Long Fei Ye to drink.
"Long Fei Ye, you're drinking for her, right? If you do, you'll have to drink twice. Come, drink two cups." Gu said with a smile, suddenly in a good mood.
Long Fei Ye still didn't speak, and the two cups of wine quickly went down his stomach.
Han Yunxi rolled her eyes at Gu, but Gu pretended not to see it. Tonight, he wanted to test Long Fei Ye's alcohol tolerance! Soon, he had another reason to toast Long Fei Ye.
He was obviously a big man, but when he was stubborn, he was like a big boy.
Tang Li watched from the side and didn't dare to interrupt. He silently poured wine and drank by himself. He was depressed. How was this calming down? This was the rhythm of a drinking competition. Fortunately, his brother was in a good mood tonight. If it was in the past, he would have kicked Gu, this guy who didn't know what was good for him.
Han Yunxi watched from the side and couldn't help yawning. She was tired! After sitting for a while, she went to sleep first.
Not long after she left, Long Fei Ye got up and wanted to leave without saying goodbye. Gu didn't persuade him to drink and silently followed.
Tang Li was like an abandoned child, sitting in a daze. He kept feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it. He could only continue to pour wine and drink by himself.
It was their first time drinking together. Couldn't they drink properly?
Long Fei Ye didn't go back to the house. He lightly jumped onto Han Yunxi's roof. Gu quickly caught up and sat beside him.
Long Fei Ye didn't look at him. His eyes were a little heavy. It looked like he didn't plan to sleep.
Gu Qishao yawned a few times before he said, "Thanks!"
He had made a special trip to say this.
In the Abyss, he almost told Han Yunxi the secret of his immortality.
Long Fei Ye didn't say anything.
Gu sat for a while and got up to leave. At this time, Long Fei Ye said, "Why did you want to tell her the secret that you've kept for so long?"
"I was afraid that she would cry," Gu answered without hesitation.
"Would she?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"Yes, she definitely would!" Gu wasn't sure about other things, but he knew this in his heart.
Long Fei Ye fell silent again. But very quickly, he spoke again. "Gu, immortality … isn't it good?"
Gu immediately laughed out loud. "Is it good?"
"What's not good about it?" Long Fei Ye asked back.
"Haha, Long Fei Ye, do you think I'm human?"
Gu asked self-deprecatingly. Seeing that Long Fei Ye didn't answer, he asked again, "Long Fei Ye, once the news of immortality gets out, how many people in the world will want my life?"
Not to mention others, if the bunch of old things in the medical school knew about this secret, they would definitely do everything possible to capture him. Even if they had to cut him open and dismember him, they would still study him thoroughly.
Who in the world didn't want to be immortal? Who didn't want to know the reason for immortality?
"Long Fei Ye, one day, if the girl I like grows old and dies, what will I do?" Gu asked again.
Liking someone wasn't an easy thing. Finally liking someone but not having the right to accompany her until she grows old was an especially painful thing. But to him, there was something even more painful. He didn't even have the right to accompany her until she dies. He was destined to bear the pain of watching her leave.
Long Fei Ye fell silent.
Gu didn't say anything else. Actually, these weren't the most painful. The most painful were the days when he turned from a carefree child into an immortal monster.
Even though he had grown up, sometimes when he dreamed in the middle of the night, he would still break out in cold sweat …
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