The Damned Zhao Household
For the next decade or so, Nie Qing'er appeared to be a loving and harmonious couple with Zhao Tingfeng, but secretly she acted as a spy for the Yang Household, passing on various intelligence.
Since Zhao Leicong only had this one grandson, he often spoke freely to Zhao Tingfeng, who in turn listened to Nie Qing'er and kept everything from her. It was through this channel that Nie Qing'er learned many of the Zhao Household's secrets.
She passed on all these secrets to Yang Qiongye in detail. The two maintained a one-way communication and, due to their careful actions, the Zhao Household did not discover them for more than ten years.
Thanks to the intelligence provided by Nie Qing'er, the Yang Household avoided many losses in their struggle against the Zhao Household and also learned a great deal of internal information about the Zhao Household.
For example, the information about the Zhao Household Spirit Medicine Garden was passed down to Yang Tianyou from her.
However, people change.
Now that most of the Zhao Household has been wiped out, and her enemies have also died on Bianhe Mountain, Nie Qing'er hesitated.
Especially when facing Zhao Tingfeng, under that loving gaze, her hesitation became more and more obvious, and her belief in revenge wavered and weakened.
She didn't know which way to go from here, whether to continue destroying the Lineage she hated, or to let go of past grievances and spend the rest of her life with the man who loved her to the core.
Three years ago, she wouldn't have been so conflicted.
Ten years ago, she wouldn't have even entertained this thought.
But more than a decade has passed, and after thousands of days and nights spent together, how could a person, who is not plant or tree, remain without feelings?
Mortal saying goes, "A day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness, and a hundred days as husband and wife is as deep as the sea!"
Cultivator no different?
If she were heartless, why would she be willing to cooperate with the Yang Household and pass on intelligence to the outside world?
If she were heartless, why would she still be so determined to seek revenge after more than a decade?
"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time." With a soft sigh, Nie Qing'er decided not to think about it anymore.
Now, all she wants is to cherish every moment and be a good wife, nothing more.
In the center of the magnificent Yang Household Guest Reception Hall on Purple Moon Mountain, an elderly man dressed in Yun Bai robe, with a gaunt face, white hair, a forehead as smooth as jade, and cheeks as rosy as a baby's, sat quietly with his eyes slightly closed, seemingly resting.
Behind him stood a young man with a calm and composed demeanor, exuding the unique aura of a disciple of a sect.
This person was none other than Qi Yusheng, who had once hosted Talisman Exchange Gathering in Yellowstone Market. He and Yang Tianyou were Dao Master, and judging from his cultivation level, he had now successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment.
A short while later, Yang Haoyu led Yang Tianyou and Yang Dangkai into the main hall. As soon as she entered, she smiled and said, "Daoist Friends Qi, your personal visit is truly an honor for my Yang Household!"
Qi Guijie had stood up at some point, and with a beaming smile, he gave a curtsy, saying, "Fellow Daoist Friends, you are too kind. It is I who have troubled you this time."
"Not at all, Daoist Friends, please take a seat." Yang Haoyu gestured with his right hand and said.
"Respect is no substitute for obedience!"
The two sat down on either side of each other. Then, Qi Guijie looked at Yang Tianyou and said meaningfully, "This must be Yang Tianyou, the Great White Blade? You've quite a reputation in Dragon Valley County these Daoist Friends!"
"Hehe, Daoist Friends Qi, you flatter me. With your Foundation Establishment Great Perfection strength, your little reputation is nothing to brag about!" Yang Tianyou's eyes flashed, and he said with a light laugh.
"A pseudonym... hehe, let's just call it a pseudonym for now! Daoist Friends, do you know why I've come today?" Qi Guijie turned his head and looked at Yang Haoyu.
The latter tapped the armrest lightly with her long, slender, fair index finger, and chuckled upon hearing this, "Daoist Friends, you must have come because of that rumor, right?"
"Indeed, I wonder if the Yang Household could explain the truth or falsehood of this rumor?" Qi Guijie asked with a half-smile, his eyes seemingly surging with turbulent emotions.
Yang Haoyu's expression suddenly turned serious. "The rumors... are of course false!! The Dragon Valley Sect's inheritance has been entirely obtained by the Zhao Household, and has nothing to do with my Yang Household."
"Daoist Friends, did you not see? That Iron Rakshasa of the Dragon Valley Sect attacked the Zhao Household. If my Yang Household had obtained the Dragon Valley Sect's inheritance, would we still be so at ease?"
"Is that so? I heard that three days ago, Qi Yulong, the sect leader of the Dragon Valley Sect, personally went to Purple Moon Mountain. Moreover, the Yang Household family was also involved in the Iron Rakshasa's attack on Bianhe Mountain."
"Rumors, all rumors! These must be rumors spread by my Yang Household's enemies." Yang Haoyu denied it outright, saying with great remorse, "My Yang Household has always been sworn enemies with Devil Cultivators. A few days ago, the Black Sha Sect attacked, and several Foundation Establishment of our Lineage died in battle. Even our Mortal subordinates suffered hundreds of thousands of casualties. With such a deep-seated hatred, we are irreconcilable enemies with Devil Cultivators. How could we possibly be involved with Qi Yulong?"
"Furthermore, the Zhao Household, who spread these messages, are colluding with Devil Cultivators. I have a witness here; please, Daoist Friends, see for yourself!"
"A witness?" Qi Guijie frowned; he had no idea there was such a thing as a witness.
"Bring Zhao Yunxiao up here!" Yang Haoyu turned his head and said to Yang Dangkai.
"Yes!"
The latter bowed and withdrew. A moment later, a young man dressed in a golden robe, looking dazed, was brought into the hall. It was Zhao Yunxiao.
However, Zhao Yunxiao at this time had long lost his previous arrogance. Yang Haoyu's Soul Searching interrogation and several years of imprisonment had completely smoothed out his rough edges.
"Zhao Yunxiao, confess the truth about how your Zhao Household hired the Black Sha Sect to annihilate my Yang and Mu families!"
Yang Haoyu slammed his hand on the table, startling not only Zhao Yunxiao but also Yang Tianyou, who hadn't expected their Old Ancestor to pull this stunt.
"Huh?" Zhao Yunxiao looked up, slightly dazed, and when he saw Yang Haoyu, his eyes showed a clear hint of fear.
He dared not conceal anything and recounted the whole story in detail. During this process, Qi Guijie's Spiritual Awareness kept surrounding Zhao Yunxiao, observing his every move.
After a long pause, Zhao Yunxiao finished speaking. Qi Guijie's expression changed constantly. Of course, he could tell that what the former said was actually true.
The Zhao Household actually hired the Black Sha Sect, a Devil Cultivator sect, to try and wipe out the Yang Household and Mu Household. And they were halfway to success, since the Mu Household of Spirit Crane Town had already been wiped out by the Devil Cultivators a few days ago.
In that case, the prepared explanations would be useless, because even if the Yang Household plotted against the Zhao Household and triggered the Bianhe Mountain battle, it would still be considered a counterattack, and no one could find fault with it.
Furthermore, even if the Dragon Valley Sect's inheritance is genuine, it's their fortuitous opportunity. The Three Rivers Sect can't very well ask them to hand over their fortuitous opportunity, can they? At least not openly.
Most importantly, the Yang Household is not without backing now. Behind this Lineage are two Golden Core cultivators from the Gold and Silver Alliance, and Fairy Yunhua from the Luochuan Sect has also spoken up for the Yang Household.
Under these circumstances, even if the Three Rivers Sect wanted to punish the Yang Household, it couldn't find a reason. Moreover, given the Three Rivers Sect's current situation, would it really be wise to rashly punish one of its top Foundation Establishment Lineage?
Fortunately, Qi Guijie's mission this time was not for punishment; the sect sent him simply to demand an explanation.
More importantly, some tasks needed to be assigned to the Yang Household.
With this thought in mind, Qi Guijie's face once again wore a kind smile, "The Zhao Household truly deserves to die!"