Elsewhere.
Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin both wore anxious expressions as they hurried after Yu Yuanzhen toward the wooden house in the heart of the forest.
Before long, the three arrived at their destination. Yu Yuanzhen looked at the silent wooden house, then turned to Yu Tianheng and asked, "Are you sure Venerable Tang told you to wait for her?"
"Yes, Grandfather. Venerable Tang said so herself," Yu Tianheng hurriedly replied.
"Then let's wait. Since the Venerable said she would wait for you, she should not break her word." After pondering his words for a moment, Yu Yuanzhen led the two of them to sit on the wooden chairs in the courtyard and wait quietly.
They did not have to wait long. After discovering their presence, Tang Ling returned with her people.
Half a quarter-hour later, the sounds of footsteps and conversation reached the ears of the three seated figures. Yu Yuanzhen immediately rose, straightened his robes, and headed toward the voices.
"Venerable Tang." Looking at the young woman walking at the front, who matched his grandson's description, Yu Yuanzhen solemnly bowed to her. "Thank you for informing us, Venerable Tang. If not for you, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would have faced the calamity of extermination!"
Tang Ling hurried forward, supported his arm, and smiled politely. "Clan Head Yu, there is no need to be so courteous. The Great Tang Merchant Guild investigated the Yu Clan's private affairs first. Consider this information compensation."
Yu Yuanzhen did not refuse. He straightened up with her assistance, but after hearing her words, his expression turned serious and he shook his head.
Yu Yuanzhen fixed his blazing gaze on Tang Ling and once again cupped his hands as he bowed. "They were the ones who provoked the Venerable first. How can you