Chen Yao was clever and perceptive. After taking in the situation in the courtyard and seeing Chen Xing standing there with a cold expression, she immediately guessed that he had probably done something underhanded behind the scenes.
After all, he had already clashed with Ning Qiang before.
So she said, "In a few more days, I'll be able to reach the Seventh Rank. Then I'll apply to join the Yuantian Guard. I can also listen in on matters at home. Although I don't know what happened, Uncle, you shouldn't believe only one person's account."
Her words left Chen Guang slightly stunned.
After examining Chen Yao carefully, he indeed sensed that her blood energy was abundant and condensed. She truly showed signs of breaking through to the Seventh Rank soon.
Breaking through to the Seventh Rank at her age genuinely qualified her as an outstanding talent.
What was more, Chen Yao had the ambition to join the Yuantian Guard. This surprised him as well. He had known that Chen Yao was an exceptional one among the illegitimate daughters, but it seemed she was even better than he had realized.
His expression softened somewhat, and he said, "Your ambition is indeed praiseworthy. However, don't get involved in this matter. It concerns the Evil Cult, and the fewer people who know about it, the better."
Chen Yao was slightly taken aback. Then she glanced at Ning Qiang beside her, vaguely understanding what was going on, and immediately said, "Are you saying Sister-in-law is colluding with the Evil Cult? That's absolutely impossible."
She knew Ning Qiang's temperament better than anyone. How could she possibly collude with the Evil Cult?
Chen Xing said blandly, "She may not be, but she could still be someone in the know. As for Chen Mu's collusion with Evil Cult