"Fellow Daoist, are you certain?"
Dongfang Bai took a deep breath and was the first to regain his composure. He stared at Li Yun, his gaze sharp with suspicion and gravity.
If this was true, it was something the Dongfang Family could never accept. It would cut off their path to the future, and that was the last thing they wanted.
"One hundred percent certain."
Li Yun shrugged. "If it weren't true, do you think I'd open my mouth this wide?"
"Even everyone in your family put together amounts to no more than a branch line, not the main family. What else could be worth such a price?"
"But Dongfang Teng is different. He carries all your hopes. Even if every one of you died, your lives couldn't compare to his value or what his future means."
"And this matter is crucial to him. Once it's done, it will inevitably deal him a devastating blow. When that happens..."
Li Yun left the rest unsaid.
But Dongfang Bai and the others understood what he meant.
Dongfang Quan was especially anxious. He turned to the Grand Supreme Elders. "Elders, we can't delay!"
"My elder brother returned not long ago. He killed Teng'er's mother and even took our heart's blood. If this really happens and Teng'er is caught up in it as well, he won't be able to withstand it. Then..."
"What!"
"That woman is dead?"
Dongfang Bai and the other four whipped around to face Dongfang Quan, murder blazing in their eyes. "Is that true?"
"Are you telling us the truth?"
"Did it really happen?"
"That man... Did he truly go that far?"
Faced with their barrage of questions, Dongfang Quan did not dare delay. He quickly recounted what had happened.
When he finished, Dongfang Bai and the others lowered their heads.