Yang Wushuang

Yang Wushuang, who had been walking along the road, stopped when he heard a voice behind him and turned toward the sound.

Upon seeing that it was Ye Xi, Yang Wushuang bowed slightly and saluted her.

"Greetings, Second Young Lady."

"May I ask why the Second Young Lady stopped this subordinate? Is there something you wish to instruct me to do?"

Yang Wushuang looked at the approaching Ye Xi, a trace of confusion appearing in his eyes.

After all, Yang Wushuang did not belong to the Worship Hall, but to the Papal Hall's faction. He did not understand why the Worship Hall's Second Young Lady had stopped him for no reason.

"It's nothing. I heard that you came from the Breaking Clan, one of the Single Attribute Four Sects, so I wanted to ask about them."

As Ye Xi spoke, she waved at Yang Wushuang, signaling for him to follow her.

Ye Xi led Yang Wushuang to a pavilion and took a seat.

"Second Young Lady, ever since I joined Spirit Hall, I have never returned to the Breaking Clan. Therefore, I do not know much about the current state of the Single Attribute Four Sects."

Seated in the pavilion, Yang Wushuang occasionally glanced at Ye Xi before him.

"It's fine. Just tell me what you know."

"I simply want to learn about the Single Attribute Four Sects."

Ye Xi waved carelessly, crossing her legs and adopting an attentive pose.

Hearing this, Yang Wushuang thought for a moment, seemingly organizing his words.

After a long while, he slowly said, "Second Young Lady, the Single Attribute Four Sects are the Breaking Clan, Strength Clan, Defense Clan, and Speed Clan."

"Each of the Single Attribute Four Sects has its own specialty. Our Breaking Clan excels at medicine refinement, the Strength Clan excels at forging, the Defense Clan excels at construction, and the Speed Clan excels at reconnaissance."

"Since the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, the Single Attribute Four Sects have suffered unprecedented blows and have all broken away from the Clear Sky Sect."

Yang Wushuang spoke with some emotion.

"Mm, and then?"

Ye Xi nodded lightly, waiting for Yang Wushuang to continue.

"After breaking away from the Clear Sky Sect, the Strength Clan moved to Heaven Dou City, where they have developed quite well. The Defense Clan moved to Longxing City in the north of the Star Luo Empire, and I have heard they have also developed well."

"Our Breaking Clan has a good relationship with the Speed Clan. After moving to the Star Luo Empire, our Breaking Clan traded the medicines we refined with people from the two great empires, accumulating quite a bit of wealth."

"The Speed Clan has had it the hardest. They have no real means of making a living and are unwilling to join other sects, so they often need support from the other three clans."

After Yang Wushuang finished speaking, he quietly looked at Ye Xi.

Meanwhile, Ye Xi tapped the tabletop with her finger again and again, a faintly thoughtful look appearing in her eyes.

"Yang Wushuang, do you think it is possible for the Single Attribute Four Sects to join another force?"

Ye Xi looked at Yang Wushuang, her Sapphire Blue eyes filled with inquiry.

"Second Young Lady, it is absolutely impossible for the Strength Clan and the Speed Clan to join another force."

"The Strength Clan's leader, Titan, is utterly loyal to Tang Hao. Their entire Strength Clan submits to Tang Hao. The Speed Clan, on the other hand, has family ties with the Clear Sky Sect, so neither of those clans would ever join another force."

"Although the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan might possibly join another force, they would not join Spirit Hall."

"My elder brother Yang Wudi's son perished in a battle against Spirit Hall. The Defense Clan is much the same. Though they hate the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao, they also hate Spirit Hall."

As Yang Wushuang spoke, a trace of helplessness entered his voice. If the Breaking Clan could join Spirit Hall, he would have returned to the Breaking Clan long ago.

Wasn't the reason he had delayed returning to the Breaking Clan because he knew his elder brother Yang Wudi would never join Spirit Hall?

"I never said they would join Spirit Hall."

"I was only asking casually."

Ye Xi smiled and waved dismissively.

Yet there was a faintly contemplative look in her eyes, as though she were considering something.

"Second Young Lady, if there is nothing else, this subordinate will take his leave."

Yang Wushuang stood and bowed to Ye Xi.

"Mm, there's nothing else."

Ye Xi nodded slightly, signaling that Yang Wushuang could leave.

After receiving Ye Xi's signal, Yang Wushuang headed toward the Papal Hall.

"The Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan... there seems to be some room to work with there."

"But not now."

Ye Xi murmured to herself before walking toward her room.

After returning to her room, Ye Xi lay directly on the soft, comfortable bed, preparing to rest well for the day so she could accept training tomorrow in her best condition.

Lying on the bed, Ye Xi soon fell asleep.

The next morning.

Ye Xi rose early and headed to where Golden Crocodile was staying.

When she arrived at Golden Crocodile's residence, Ye Xi discovered that besides Golden Crocodile, there was also a girl around eight or nine years old standing beside him.

"Xiao Xi, you're here."

Golden Crocodile looked at Ye Xi as she entered, a smile appearing on his aged face.

"Let me introduce you. This is my granddaughter, Tian Yao. She is two years older than you, has level-eight Innate Soul Power, and is currently a level-seventeen Soul Grandmaster."

Golden Crocodile raised a finger and pointed at Tian Yao beside him.

"Hello, my name is Ye Xi."

Ye Xi looked at Tian Yao, a smile appearing on her adorable face.

"Second Young Lady, I know who you are."

"I often hear Grandpa mention you. He says you are a genius with great talent."

A faint smile appeared on Tian Yao's delicate face.

"That is only Grandpa Golden Crocodile's praise."

Ye Xi likewise studied Tian Yao. Tian Yao was somewhat taller than her and wore loose golden clothing.

"Alright, alright."

"There's still some time before breakfast."

"Let's go for a run to warm up first."

Golden Crocodile took out two iron rings from the side and handed them to Ye Xi and Tian Yao. He then said, "These two iron rings weigh the same. Put them on your legs, and I'll take you to warm up."

Ye Xi took the iron ring and weighed it in her hand, discovering that the small ring weighed around fifteen jin.

After Ye Xi and Tian Yao put the iron rings on their legs, they both looked toward Golden Crocodile.

"During the warm-up, you may not use your martial souls or soul power."

"Let's begin. Just follow behind me. You must not fall behind."

As Golden Crocodile spoke, he began walking forward at an unhurried pace.

Though Golden Crocodile appeared to be walking slowly, Ye Xi and Tian Yao had to run to keep up with him.