If it's the second possibility, then there's nothing we need to do. If such an existence for some unknown reason decides to come out, that's not something we need to consider, it has nothing to do with us."

Liu Yumei turned sideways and picked up a cup of cold tea with her left hand, drinking it while watching the leaves swaying in the wind outside the window.

Aunt Liu laughed again, "Maybe it really might have something to do with our family."

The tea in the old lady's cup spilled out.

She turned her head to look at Aunt Liu, her eyes first filled with astonishment, then shock, followed by relief, and finally... rage!

Aunt Liu grew up around the old lady, so she certainly knew that this girl wouldn't make baseless comments at such a time.

And if it does concern our family, it can only be related to the only one not in the house right now.

Considering what that person is experiencing and the anger and worry she has accumulated over these days, the destruction of this family—is it really related?

The old lady never suspected before that this matter would have anything to do with Xiao Yuan.

No matter the circumstances, how could a young man who has only recently started crossing the river be involved in the downfall of such a powerful force?

She knew the boy was extraordinarily talented, almost demonic, but even for a prodigy, it didn't seem possible to do something so outrageous.

And if he really did it, regardless of the methods used, whether these methods can be replicated, as long as it originated from him... it implies something terrifying.

The style of the newly risen power in the Jianghu, so ruthless and bold... could it really be from our family?

"Speak."

The old lady put in a lot of effort to say this word steadily; any more words would come out trembling.

Aunt Liu took out things she brought back, the invitations and letters inside varied greatly in form and the delivery methods were also extremely mysterious.

Normally, these things wouldn't be sent here, but Aunt Liu would collect them periodically and bring them back for the old lady to see. Occasionally, if there's an influx, it usually means something major happened in the Jianghu.

For many years, the old lady hasn't been willing to hear about these worrying matters, so usually, Aunt Liu reads them herself, picking the important ones to mention to the old lady.

Most of the invitations and letters don't require a reply. The Qin and Liu Families have this confidence, and for those few that do require a response, Aunt Liu would reply with a letter in the old lady's name.

"These are letters from various families inquiring about this matter."

"These are analyses from various families about this matter."

"These are proposals from those wanting to join forces and fish something from the troubled waters while that family's in trouble. Some have already started doing this.

However thoroughly they deal with it, there should still be some remainder. Even if the direct bloodline is wiped out, there should be collateral branches, followers, and the ancestral land."

This is what is commonly known as 'take advantage of one's weakness, seize their life.'

Even if your whole family perishes, it doesn't matter. First, scour what's left, then visit your family's ancestral graves and greet your ancestors, letting them see the sun and breathe some fresh air collectively.

The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, has always been the essence of the Jianghu.

Sitting peacefully to discuss or even argue is based on having the strength to earn that seat.

Otherwise, from time immemorial, there wouldn't be so many small families and sects dreaming of seeking refuge with a higher power. They all understand clearly that their safety and the carefree life they enjoy is not because big forces suddenly became vegetarians, but because they currently have no appetite to make you their next meal.

"This is a letter from the Yu Family." Aunt Liu singled out one envelope and opened it.

In the past, the Yu Family could sit on equal footing with the Dragon King Liu and Dragon King Qin as the Dragon King family, with their ancestral land in Luoyang.

Luoyang has always been a place of Feng Shui excellence; establishing a gate there and being called a Dragon King is a status in itself.

However, seventy years ago, the Yu Family encountered an incident that led them to seal their gate for a sixty-year cycle. It was just ten years ago they reopened it, with news circulating of their followers walking the Jianghu.

The Yu Family is skilled in breeding beasts and nurturing monsters, resulting in rumors of a monster uprising from their quarter.

But since they sealed their gates early, no one knows what really happened. With the Dragon King's foundation, no one dared to visit and test their luck, unlike the Qin and Liu Families where the deaths of the members are no secret among the high ranks.

Liu Yumei: "Rumor has it, the ancestral residence of that family is also in the Luoyang area."

With branches hidden in all directions, the main family naturally wouldn't be high-profile. Their members preferred to keep themselves hidden, but the Dragon King family knew some general information.

Aunt Liu said, "The Yu Family specifically sent a letter to inform various families and sects that when they sensed something was wrong at that ancestral residence, they dispatched family members to investigate. These people observed a pure, eerie ghostly aura emanating from the Southwest, from Fengdu!"

When the name Fengdu was mentioned, both Liu Yumei and Uncle Qin fell silent.

It's a place name but also represents a person's name, even a myth.

This was the reason Aunt Liu judged the matter might be related to our family... as the only heir of the Yin family worshipped our Dragon King.

There is an unknown force plotting against our River Crossing Man.

A great power that likes to hide in the shadows has been uprooted.

The existence triggering this massacre is actually connected to our River Crossing Man.

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