"Master, please enlighten me." Ying Yue said respectfully.
Nan Bo said, "Complain, beg them to give you some cultivation resources or valuables."
"…" Ying Yue was confused.
Nan Bo glanced at her and knew she didn't understand, so he explained, "It's reasonable for you to be short of money in your current situation. Those who want to help you will naturally help you out of consideration for the Ying Clan. If someone really betrayed their master and killed the Ying Clan's people, they might eliminate the source of the trouble."
Ying Yue suddenly understood. Nan Bo wanted to find a way to meet those people. As long as she could trick them, Master's supernatural power would be able to track them down.
Nan Bo said, "Let's start with the Ying Clan's housekeeper, Zuo Er. She should have some channels left behind by the Ying Clan. I tried to find her directly, but she is very careful. She only uses star bell to contact those who are related to her. She never meets them, so I can't find out where she is. "
"Disciple understands!" Ying Yue took out the Star Bell and thought about what to say before ringing it to contact Zuo 'er. After the call was over, she reported, "Master, Zuo' er urged me to go back. I said that I won't stop until I get my revenge. She asked for the location and said that she would send the treasures over. Master, will she report to the Heavenly Court? "
Nan Bo said, "I don't know if she has anything to do with the disappearance of your family. If she does, then it's possible. She can use the Heavenly Court to get rid of you, and she won't have to bear the reputation of betraying her master. But because of this, she won't report without knowing the situation. She has to at least confirm that you are here. If you have three burrows and the Heavenly Court comes empty-handed, you will definitely guess that she is the one who contacted the Heavenly Court. At that time, if you tell the other old subordinates of the Ying Clan, it will affect her greatly. She will probably act after she is sure!"
Ying Yue nodded. For some reason, she suddenly felt more at ease. Nan Bo's clear guidance made her feel less confused.
A few days later, there was obviously someone moving around the bamboo forest.
After observing the surroundings, the newcomer appeared outside the wooden door and pushed it open.
The old fisherman who was planting vegetables in the yard stood up and asked, "Sir, who are you looking for?"
The person's face was obviously disguised. He simply said two words, "Housekeeper, Miss."
The old fisherman put down his hoe and sighed. "Follow me."
Immediately, he led the people to the thatched cottage at the back, stood at the tightly shut door, and shouted, "Miss, the guest you've been waiting for is here."
"Come in." Ying Yue's voice came from inside the house.
The old fisherman pushed open the door, and the newcomer observed his surroundings. After repeatedly casting his arts to confirm his surroundings, he slowly walked in.
Ying Yue stood in the room and looked at the person in confusion. "You are?"
The person who came stared at her and sized her up. Even though Ying Yue had disguised her face with pockmarks, making her look like a village girl, her features were still there. It was just that she had become uglier. After confirming that it was Ying Yue, the person took off his mask and bowed respectfully. "This lowly one greets Young Lady in Hu Lin. Young Lady might not remember this lowly one, but this lowly one is here on the orders of the housekeeper to deliver something to Young Lady." Then, he handed over a storage bracelet with both hands.
"I've seen you before." Ying Yue said as she examined him. She was not being courteous; she really had an impression of him. It was just that there were too many servants in the Ying Clan back then, and she could not remember their names. She took the storage bracelet.
"Young Lady, the housekeeper still hopes that …" Before Hu Lin could finish his words, his expression froze.
The door creaked, and the windows closed at the same time. The old fisherman, who walked to the side and sat down, emitted a golden light. The demonic monk Nan Bo's divine soul left his physical body again and fused into Hu Lin's body.
For some reason, Ying Yue felt her scalp tingle when she saw this scene. It was a little scary. Perhaps she had not gotten used to it yet.
After a while, Hu Lin's tone changed. He was neither too fast nor too slow. It was obvious that the demonic monk Nan Bo had used him to speak for himself. "Little Yue, your parents and family had indeed died in the hands of Zuo 'er and the others who had accompanied you. Fortunately, you left without saying goodbye. Otherwise, you would not have escaped this calamity."
Finally confirming the grievous news, Ying Yue instantly burst into tears. She immediately knelt on the ground and cried out sorrowfully, "Father, Mother …"
"Cultivators seek immortality, messing up yin and yang, becoming neither human nor ghost. This has already gone against the harmony of heaven and is going against the Heavenly Dao. Separation between life and death is common. Why can't you let it go? Little girl, my condolences! "Hu Lin comforted softly.
Ying Yue suddenly wiped away her tears. She knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing. She choked with sobs and said, "Master, please help me take revenge!"
Hu Lin said, "It's easy to kill them. That Zuo 'er actually came as well. Are you sure you want to kill her?"
Ying Yue nodded while crying bitterly. "My grandfather treated her well and entrusted the entire Ying Clan to her. How could she be so ungrateful? If I don't kill her, I will be a woman in vain!"
Hu Lin said, "Little girl, you are really not a smart person. You think you can take revenge for the Ying Clan by killing her? I still say the same thing. You need her support now. After you take revenge, you can clean up the clan. What do you think? "
Ying Yue only knew how to cry. Hu Lin waited patiently.
After a long time, Ying Yue gradually calmed down. Finally, she nodded and said, "Master, I understand."
Hu Lin nodded. "Zuo 'er came with this Hu Lin. Zuo' er was worried that it was a trap, so she sent this Hu Lin to meet you first. She herself went to investigate the surroundings and arranged many people to act as a warning. According to this Hu Lin, Zuo 'er did not come with the intention to kill you. She really wanted to take you away. "
Ying Yue's face was full of tears. She said in disbelief, "She even killed my parents. How could she let me go?"
Hu Lin said, "I don't know what's going on. This Hu Lin's information is a bit confusing. Zuo 'er did kill people from the Ying Clan, but it seems that she also wants to take revenge for the Ying Clan. Even I am confused. I'm afraid that I can only understand what's going on when I see Zuo' er. However, the prerequisite for Zuo 'er to take revenge for the Ying Clan is to integrate the remaining power of the Ying Clan. The problem is that the Ying Clan's power is roughly divided into three parts. Zuo' er is in one part, the former Left Military Governor Cao Yin is in another part, and the former Right Military Governor Xiong Qi is in the last part. Zuo 'er controls the wealth left behind by the Ying Clan, as well as the secret business channels. She uses the resources left behind by the Ying Clan to gather a group of people from the Ying Clan. However, the real power of the Ying Clan lies in the hands of Cao Yin and Xiong Qi. Zuo 'er wants to integrate the two parts, but Cao Yin and Xiong Qi suspect that someone from the Ying Clan killed people from the Ying Clan. None of the three sides admit that they killed people from the Ying Clan, nor do they believe each other. The reason why Zuo 'er wants to take you away is because you are the only one in the entire Ying Clan who can gather all the power of the Ying Clan. However, Zuo' er doesn't think that you have the ability to take revenge for the Ying Clan. He only wants to control you and use you as a flag to gather the remaining power of the Ying Clan so that he can take revenge for the Ying Clan. "
Ying Yue was confused. She said, "I don't believe that Zuo 'er wants to take revenge for the Ying Clan."
Hu Lin said, "It's a bit strange. Maybe Zuo 'er lied to Hu Lin. However, now is not the time to speculate. Zuo 'er is waiting for Hu Lin's news. If she runs away, it will be difficult to find her in the future. You need to control your emotions. "
"Yes!" Ying Yue nodded.
Hu Lin took out the Star Bell and contacted Zuo 'er. He left alone and went to the bamboo forest outside the thatched cottage to wait. This proved that he was not controlled and was safe.
Not long after, an old woman hobbled over with a walking stick. She looked like an old woman from the countryside. It was Zuo 'er who had disguised herself.
The old woman walked to Hu Lin's side and asked, "Are you sure there's nothing wrong?"
Hu Lin nodded and extended his hand. Zuo 'er followed behind him.
Along the way to the thatched cottage, Ying Yue sat on the chair and stared at her coldly.
After Zuo 'er confirmed that it was Ying Yue, the walking stick in her hand fell to the ground. She straightened her back and tore off the disguise on her face, revealing her true appearance. In an instant, tears streamed down her face. She knelt on the ground and said in a sorrowful voice, "The heavens have taken pity on me. They finally let this old servant see the young lady. This old servant greets the young lady!"
She couldn't control her emotions. She thought about how the rich and powerful young lady had fallen to such a state. If it wasn't for the fact that she couldn't live on anymore, she wouldn't have asked for help. She felt sad when she thought about the glory of the Ying Clan in the past.
However, Ying Yue felt nauseous. She felt that this old woman was too good at pretending. When had she ever bowed to her like this? Which disciple of the Ying Clan wasn't afraid of her? She still remembered the time when the Ying Clan brought her to Youding Region and wanted to marry her to Niu Youde. At that time, Zuo 'er's words and actions were clearly threatening her. Now, in order to make use of her, she would really do anything.
From her point of view, she was sure that Zuo 'er was pretending. She felt more and more hateful.
"The young lady shouldn't be so willful …" Zuo 'er was still nagging and choking with sobs.
Seeing that Ying Yue seemed to be unable to control her emotions, Hu Lin put his palms together.
Zuo 'er, who was sobbing, suddenly stopped. She raised her head blankly and climbed up with a sluggish expression.
Hu Lin said, "Ying Jiuguang entrusted the Ying Clan to you. Why did you betray him? Why did you kill the people of the Ying Clan?" He obviously wanted Ying Yue to hear him with her own ears. Otherwise, he could read Zuo 'er's thoughts directly. He had promised to help Ying Yue investigate this matter.
Zuo 'er said slowly and blankly, "I've received His Highness's kindness. I've enjoyed a life of glory, splendor, wealth and rank. Fame and fortune have long been out of my reach. I dare not disappoint His Highness's great trust. However, the Ying Clan is really finished. It's really finished. There's no hope for the disciples of the Ying Clan to avenge the Ying Clan …"
She told the story slowly. The gist of it was that the disciples of the Ying Clan were too disappointing. They were too disappointing. His Highness's corpse hadn't even gotten cold yet. The whole clan hadn't even found a place to settle down. The disciples of the Ying Clan had actually fought over the inheritance in front of everyone. She had tried to persuade them repeatedly, but it was useless. If the Ying Clan wanted to rise again, they would need to gather manpower and resources. Once they became scattered sand, there would be no hope left. If the Ying Clan's property was divided, the people's hearts would be scattered. Those unfilial descendants who were used to living a life of wealth would not be able to manage the Ying Clan's secret business. Sooner or later, they would be discovered by the Heavenly Court. When that time came, it would bring about a disaster to everyone. Zuo 'er had no choice but to kill them to preserve the last shred of hope. However, she didn't expect that the result would cause Cao Yin and Xiong Qi to go out of control. She blamed herself every time she faced His Highness' memorial tablet.
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