Chapter 27

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Chapter 27: Yu Youwei, I Am Waiting for You

“That shameless old man Yu Changqing is in for a headache. A late innate stage expert is after him; not even the mighty Yu family will be able to handle that!”

When news of the Lei family and the Huang family being wiped out reached the Yi family, Yi Danian finally understood why his grandson had allowed Huang Xingchu to escape.

At first, Huang Xingchu’s escape—wounded yet alive—had deeply troubled him. A powerful expert determined to hide is nearly impossible to track. Worse, someone like that wouldn’t engage directly but would strike from the shadows, creating endless annoyance and chaos.

The Yi family would either need constant protection or remain hidden indefinitely.

But now, knowing that the Yu family had just eradicated the Huang and Lei families, Yi Danian couldn’t suppress his grin.

“Qianmo, what’s the Yu family’s current stance on us?” Yi Tianyu asked, frowning.

The Yi family’s fate seemed tightly interwoven with the Yu family now. After all, the Yi family owed much of their recent victories and survival to the Yu family’s intervention.

Yi Qianmo, however, responded coldly, “Second Uncle, Yu Changqing didn’t act out of kindness. The Yu family’s ‘help’ was never without strings attached.”

Yi Tianyu opened his mouth to ask more, but Yi Danian quickly silenced him and sent him away. Yi Tianyang was dismissed too, leaving only three people in the hall: Yi Danian, Yi Qianmo, and Mr. Hu, now clad in black, who had recently pledged allegiance to the Yi family.

“Do you have something to say?” Yi Qianmo asked.

Mr. Hu hesitated briefly before bowing. “Yes, young master. I have important information to share.”

Yi Qianmo waved a hand for him to continue.

Taking a deep breath, Mr. Hu began, “Thirteen years ago, the Lei family knew nothing about the Yi family’s Great Yi Sword Technique or your Nine Yang Body. That knowledge came from the Yu family.”

Yi Qianmo’s expression hardened, his gaze sharp. “Continue.”

Mr. Hu continued, “At first, the Lei and Huang families doubted the Yu family’s claims. It wasn’t until they approached Yi Dajiang that the truth was confirmed.”

Yi Danian’s face darkened. “Yi Dajiang revealed everything…”

“Not exactly,” Mr. Hu corrected. “The Lei and Huang families already had their suspicions before Yi Dajiang’s betrayal. He merely confirmed what the Yu family had leaked. It was Yu Changqing who orchestrated everything from the shadows.”

Yi Qianmo and Yi Danian exchanged a heavy glance, the danger of this revelation sinking in.

“If you doubt me, ask Huang Xingchu. He knows the full story,” Mr. Hu added.

“I believe you,” Yi Qianmo said after a moment.

Mr. Hu looked surprised, but Yi Qianmo’s tone was firm. “The Yu family never wanted the Great Yi Sword Technique. They only ever wanted my Nine Yang Body.”

Mr. Hu nodded. “That’s correct. According to Lei Yuntian, the original plan was to annihilate the Yi family entirely, leaving only you alive. After obtaining the sword technique, the three families would share it. But halfway through, the Yu family changed its mind and brokered a deal. They decided to let the Yi family survive for thirteen years, refusing the sword technique altogether.”

“That conniving scoundrel, Yu Changqing!” Yi Danian hissed, his fists trembling with rage.

Yi Qianmo frowned. “Why did the Yu family change their mind?”

“That, I don’t know,” Mr. Hu admitted.

Yi Danian’s face tightened in thought. “If they’d destroyed the Yi family outright, it would’ve benefited them more. They could’ve manipulated you into believing they avenged us, earning your loyalty. For thirteen years, you’d have willingly served Yu Youwei as her… furnace!”

“But they didn’t,” Yi Qianmo muttered, his tone thoughtful.

“Yu Changqing must be waiting for Yu Youwei to return from the Immortal Gate,” Yi Danian speculated. “If she comes back, Huang Xingchu won’t stand a chance, and the Yi family will be in even worse shape.”

Hearing this, Mr. Hu trembled slightly. The implications of these schemes chilled him.

Yi Qianmo, however, smirked. “Let them wait. Yu Changqing thinks time is on his side, but I’ll give him all the time he needs.”

“Wait?” Yi Danian questioned, confused.

“I have the Qi Nourishing Pills. Breaking into the Qi Refining Stage is only a matter of time. Once I reach that stage, I’ll master the Great Yi Sword Technique and the Sword Pill. Then, we’ll see how Yu Youwei dares to challenge me.”

His eyes gleamed coldly. “Yu Youwei told me to live as an ordinary man. Let her come back and see—everything she took from me, I’ll reclaim without losing a single piece.”

Yi Danian and Mr. Hu exchanged uncertain glances. Did Qianmo truly understand the power of the Immortal Gate?

But before they could say anything, Yi Qianmo spoke again, fixing his gaze on Mr. Hu.

“This black sword—where did you get it?”

Mr. Hu blinked, startled by the sudden question. After a moment, he bowed his head. “I found it deep in Green Dragon Mountain.”

Yi Qianmo’s eyes narrowed. “You’re sure?”

“Yes. I discovered it years ago. The mountain is said to have been the site of a great battle between immortals, leaving behind countless relics. Many go searching for treasures there, but few return.”

Yi Danian nodded gravely. “Many have sought fortune in Green Dragon Mountain, only to meet their end.”

“Green Dragon Mountain…” Yi Qianmo murmured, recalling a certain cave.

Just then, Yi Tianyang’s voice echoed from outside the hall.

“Qianmo, there’s a guest here to see you. A woman. She specifically asked for you.”