Chapter 228
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Ye Wushuang waved his hand and said, “It was merely a coincidence, nothing more. Moreover, Qing Shiyu has already helped me prove my innocence. So, we’re even.”
Qing Shihua smiled and replied, “Young Master Ye is a descendant of the Ye Clan. I presume you are not very familiar with the current situation in the Imperial Capital.”
“I would love to hear more.”
The two of them walked together through the vast Wang Family Mansion.
Qing Shihua began, “In the past, the Ye Clan was glorious and powerful. After Ye Wentian passed away, the Ye Clan fell into decline.”
“Nowadays, within the Qingtian City of the Imperial Capital, clans such as the Chu Clan, Qin Clan, Xiao Clan, and Liu Clan are all thriving and formidable.”
“Speaking of the entire Imperial Capital, it can be divided into three major forces.”
“The first is the current royal family, the Qing Clan. The royal Qing Clan has established its rule for over a thousand years, with deep roots. Even the once-mighty Ye Clan was slightly inferior in terms of heritage.”
“The second is the Qingyun Academy. The history of the Qingyun Academy is equally ancient. Its disciples, once they leave the academy, are scattered throughout the vast empire. There are also some exceptionally talented ones who have made a name for themselves not only in the Qingyun Empire but also in the vast Qingzhou.”
“The third is the various powerful clans, such as the Qin Clan and Chu Clan. They are interconnected and have the power to influence many matters in the Qingyun Empire…”
The two arrived at a pavilion. Qing Shihua stood by the edge of the pavilion and said with a smile, “Young Master Ye has offended the Qin Clan and Chu Clan. Even if you enter the Qingyun Academy in the Imperial Capital, you will still face endless troubles.”
“Moreover, although you yourself are a disciple of the Qingyun Academy, your family members are not… If the Qin Clan and Chu Clan were to target your family, it would be very troublesome.”
After observing Mu Qiqi’s performance just now, Qing Shihua had realized that Ye Wushuang was particularly obedient to his mother and sister.
“Thus, what Mu Qiqi just mentioned, about you becoming a guest alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion, has many advantages. At least while you cultivate within the Qingyun Academy, the Qingyun Pavilion can ensure the safety of your sister and your mother.”
Ye Wushuang nodded in agreement.
Since he had already decided to become a guest alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion, he naturally intended to make the most of this identity.
“Moreover…”
Qing Shihua continued, “As far as I know, when the Ye Clan was destroyed in the past, the Shengdan Pavilion… also played a part…”
“Now, within the Imperial Capital, the struggle between the Qingyun Pavilion and the Shengdan Pavilion is quite evident. By joining the Qingyun Pavilion and helping it, you are, in a way, striking back at the Shengdan Pavilion. This could be considered avenging the Ye Clan from years ago.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Wushuang’s eyebrows raised slightly.
Shengdan Pavilion!
So they were involved as well?
In that case, joining the Qingyun Pavilion was indeed the right choice.
Ye Wushuang asked, “Miss Shihua, could you please tell me more…”
Qing Shihua nodded and continued, “Back then, Ye Wentian, the head of the Ye Clan, had eighteen Ask-the-Heaven Guards under his command. Each of them was a figure on par with the leaders of the major clans. One of the eighteen guards, Tang Wenchuan, was the most powerful fourth-grade spiritual alchemist in the empire at that time.”
“The alchemical techniques he developed numbered at least in the hundreds. The Shengdan Pavilion secretly deployed many Tiangang realm warriors to hunt down Tang Wenchuan in the end.”
“Because there was a rivalry between the Qingyun Pavilion and the Shengdan Pavilion, the Qingyun Pavilion had intended to protect this fourth-grade spiritual alchemist. However, they were just a step too late.”
“However…”
Qing Shihua looked at Ye Wushuang earnestly and said, “I am only telling you this because you are a descendant of the Ye Clan.”
“Later, the Qingyun Pavilion did manage to save Tang Wenchuan’s son, ensuring that Tang Wenchuan’s lineage did not become extinct.”
“The Qingyun Pavilion later sent Tang Wenchuan’s son away to a safe place. But eventually, the Shengdan Pavilion found out and kept sending people to hunt him down…”
“After many twists and turns, to this day, Tang Wenchuan’s only surviving descendant is a man named Tang Tianyou. He was discovered by a Qingyun Pavilion alchemist a few years ago and brought back to the Qingyun Pavilion, thus preserving Tang Wenchuan’s legacy…”
Upon hearing these words, Ye Wushuang unconsciously clenched his fists tightly within his sleeves.
