Yunxi put on a startled expression and said:
"What happened? When I saw Old Ancestor three days ago, he was in very good condition. How did he suddenly pass away? Was he plotted against?"
Wei Zongjin looked equally bewildered. He only knew that his father had sent him to notify Yunxi and ask her to return to the family as soon as possible; he knew nothing else. He could only reply:
"I don't know. Family Head asked that you return to the family no matter what."
Yunxi nodded solemnly.
"Alright, I'll go back now."
With that, she and Wei Zongjin descended Lingxue Peak together and headed straight for the Wei Family's new estate in Haoran City.
The moment Yunxi and Zongjin appeared at the entrance, Wei family disciples immediately went to report to the Family Head. By the time the two entered the discussion hall, nearly everyone in the Wei Family with any standing had gathered.
Yunxi unceremoniously took the seat below Wei Lingtao, the Family Head, and immediately asked:
"Family Head, what happened?"
Wei Lingtao shook his head gravely.
"I don't know either. Before I formed my Core, the family's affairs were jointly handled by the elders. Only matters that could not be decided were brought before Old Ancestor. Old Ancestor had always been in good condition, without any abnormalities.
After my Core Formation, I did not immediately take over the family affairs. I had planned to spend a month consolidating my cultivation. Early this morning, Sixth Elder went to seek Old Ancestor's guidance on a matter, only to discover that Old Ancestor had already lost his breath."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze toward Sixth Elder, who was seated among them.
Yunxi remembered Sixth Elder. He was the elder in charge of the family's Cultivation Hall, mainly