webnovel Chapter 1070 - 648: Eight Great Families, Yao Qi’s Ambition (Part 2)
Chapter 1070 - 648: Eight Great Families, Yao Qi’s Ambition (Part 2)
"Clan Leader Chen, it’s unknown why that Young Master chose to make this public. Now that the Qin Mansion is gone, our Eight Houses must not lose our composure. It’s better to set a plan for this."
"Yes, Clan Leader Chen, with just one word from that Young Master, everyone in Gu Feng Town is on edge. The Qin Family is gone, and Clan Leader Chen is our town’s leader now. If we all rush in chaos, what would become of us?"
Several onlookers eagerly added fuel to the fire from the sidelines.
If the Chen Family takes charge, they could take advantage of righteousness and muddle through the chaos.
However, Chen Baixiang wasn’t someone who could easily be manipulated at his age.
Still, he pondered on the situation. If the Eight Houses did not have an organization and plan, those little families might benefit in the end.
The Eight Great Families would absolutely not sit idly by in this event.
Chen Baixiang chuckled, "Everyone, it’s too early to discuss this. We’ve all looked into the situation within the wormhole back in those years, but everyone who survived is now controlled by the Qin Family, leaving us merely as bystanders."
"Fortunately, within a few years, that wormhole disappeared on its own. The Qin Family later had no means to control it, so we let it be."
"Just now, that Young Master effortlessly dealt with the Qin Family. His words are undoubtedly true. However, it’s crucial to first investigate whether that wormhole has recently appeared before deciding on our course of action."
"Only then can we decide on our future plans. Do you agree, everyone?"
"Of course, Clan Leader Chen’s words are reasonable."
Everyone agreed.
"Clan Leader Chen, I have something to say."
Suddenly, a dark-faced man stepped forward and spoke.
"Oh, go ahead, Wang Xian."
The dark-faced man was a branch member of the Wang Family named Wang Han, who had risen to the management due to his outstanding abilities.
"Seniors, uncles, I just received news that there is a wormhole at Qin Ziheng’s base outside the city, but its time of appearance is unknown."
"Oh?!"
Everyone was shocked.
They immediately turned their heads towards Chen Baixiang.
Chen Baixiang was also startled for a moment, and seeing everyone’s gaze, his mind raced, "Alright, since the news is confirmed, we now have grounds for cooperation."
"No matter what’s inside that wormhole, it must be under the control of our Eight Houses. When the time comes to enter the wormhole, if there’s truly a chance, then everyone should rely on their own means."
"Everyone, since that Young Master is unwilling to go, why not notify the heads of each family to meet at Luo Shadow Tower?"
"Alright, Clan Leader Chen, go ahead. We will notify our clans shortly."
Soon, the main gate of the Qin Mansion was deserted.
Shortly after, some of the vagrants, hoodlums, and scoundrels quietly sneaked to the main gate, staring at the houses, garden, and those women and children angrily cursing at Qin Ziheng inside the Qin Mansion. In their eyes, Lu Lin’s cold light gleamed.
...
Upon returning to Qi Wudi’s small courtyard, it remained chaotic and dilapidated, "Lu Lin, that wormhole really appeared again."
"Oh? You know?"
Lu Lin curiously glanced at Qi Wudi, pulling out a single-legged chair from the collapsed room to sit on.
"Damn, what are you even doing?"
Qi Wudi looked at Lu Lin speechlessly. Even in these times, he was fooling around.
"Of course I know. When that wormhole appeared back then, I was already in my twenties, but I only knew some basic information. The Qin Mansion’s influence was strong, and within days, no one dared to discuss it outside."
"Until that wormhole disappeared later, people started fabricating stories about it, though it was useless even if someone said it was a Supreme’s Cave Mansion."
"Hmm, indeed, it was useless."
Lu Lin shifted his weight, finding the single-legged chair uncomfortable, and gazed towards the door, "Teacher Yao, how much do you know about that wormhole?"
Yao Qi stood outside the door, leaking not even a bit of her aura. Upon hearing Lu Lin’s question, she almost couldn’t resist revealing herself.
However, she reconsidered, knowing Lu Lin’s flesh and Soul Power were good, but he couldn’t possibly detect her.
This clever little guy might be bluffing.
Yao Qi remained motionless.
Qi Wudi then asked, "Lu Lin, are you crazy? There’s no one outside. Teacher Yao might be cultivating at the academy right now."
"You, if one day you die, it must be from stupidity."
Lu Lin retorted, "Since we left this courtyard just now, Teacher Yao has been following behind to protect you. Otherwise, do you think I’d feel safe letting you go alone and tackle the Qin Mansion? Dream on!"
"Moreover, when facing Qin Ziheng’s sword at the Qin Mansion, you froze completely. Had I not come, Teacher Yao would have saved you too. I saw her Star Power gathered in her hands, ready to intervene anytime."
"Ah?"
Qi Wudi was dumbfounded.
He looked at Lu Lin, then the empty door, wondering whether he or Lu Lin was hallucinating.
"What the heck are you ’ah’ about? Hurry up and clean the courtyard. I’ll invite Teacher Yao at the entrance. Move quickly, got it."
Lu Lin stood up as he spoke, and the single-legged chair fell with a thud to the ground.
Qi Wudi looked at Lu Lin’s serious demeanor, uncertain if he was telling the truth or fooling around.
Nonetheless, the courtyard was certainly unsuitable for receiving guests at the moment.
Qi Wudi sighed deeply and stored everything into his storage space.
Then, he turned around and saw Lu Lin standing at the entrance talking to the air.
"Teacher Yao, don’t play hide and seek with us. I really can see you."
Actually, saying he could see was somewhat exaggerated.
Lu Lin’s eyes couldn’t see Yao Qi’s figure; however, his Perception was always active, naturally sensing unusual fluctuations here.
Besides Yao Qi, who else would be following him and Qi Wudi like this?
However, who knows what this Teacher Yao was thinking, standing there motionless, believing Lu Lin couldn’t see her.
Qi Wudi watched Lu Lin talk for a long time without Teacher Yao revealing herself. He went to the entrance and joked, "Lu Lin, who are you talking to? You’re performing pretty well."
Lu Lin glanced at Qi Wudi speechlessly, then continued, "Teacher Yao, really, don’t play hide and seek with us. I have things to do here."
Yao Qi saw Lu Lin’s eyes, and she felt as if Lu Lin truly could see her.
Moreover, Lu Lin’s eyes were fixated right on her face.
Yao Qi found it unbelievable.
Lu Lin, although not yet at Gang Member Level, had fairly strong abilities, but his Perception was exceptionally strong, which was rather absurd.
Her curiosity piqued by the information Lu Lin mentioned, she decided to come over and learn more.
Given that...
"Teacher Yao! Is it really you?"
Seeing Yao Qi suddenly appear, Qi Wudi jumped back in fright, unable to hide his surprise.
"Alright, alright, stop pretending. Let’s go inside and talk."
Yao Qi waved her hand dismissively and entered Qi Wudi’s courtyard first.
She propped up the single-legged chair that Lu Lin had been sitting on, sitting down without a word and directly asked, "Lu Lin, is what you said true?"
"Is it true that in that wormhole, you can enhance the qualification and talent of the accompanying treasure?"
This matter was no joking matter. Though Yao Qi’s age wasn’t particularly old, being only tens of thousands of years, she could still be called a girl. Her talent was somewhat higher compared to her current cultivation.
If everything went well, she might have the potential to advance to Messenger Level in the future.
However, reaching this level required her to accumulate and cultivate over long years, and achieving it was no easy task.
Although she had not yet reached her talent’s limit, Yao Qi wouldn’t mind pushing her talent further, breaking through to Elder Level, Protector Level, even Sect Master Level.
As for the higher Supreme Level, it wasn’t achievable through talent but required chance.