"Hey, Brother Ku, why'd you bring two juniors? Don't tell me you're planning to let them both in?" Xie Ahua asked in surprise, looking at Ku Pu.
Everyone else turned to look at Ku Wei.
Ku Wei immediately felt the pressure mount. He gave an awkward, nervous smile, looking a little scared.
Ku Pu said coolly, "Speak for yourself."
Ku Wei coughed and stepped forward, holding up his hand. "Seniors, brothers and sisters, sorry for the trouble. My family sent disciples to the Outer Universe on a mission. Ahem. We happened to find a branch of the Yu family. An elder of the Yu family gave me their spot to enter Ancestor Chen's Great Tomb, so... ahem, sorry for the trouble."
Everyone stared at Ku Wei in surprise.
Xia Yi's voice was low. "You found a branch of the Yu family? Who's still alive?"
Ku Wei was afraid of Xia Yi. The head of the Xia family was a ruthless character, and Ku Wei had heard about him. He didn't even spare his own son. "N-no, I don't know him. He was an old man who could Ice Seal himself at any moment."
"You learned the Universe Secret?" You Kexin asked, looking at Ku Wei.
Ku Wei shook his head and swallowed. "No, I only got the spot."
"How did Lu Yin learn the Universe Secret?" Xie Xiaoxian asked, her voice clear and sweet.
Ku Wei shook his head. "I don't know."
"You don't know Lu Yin?" Xie Xiaoxian asked curiously.
Ku Wei replied cautiously, "I know him. I was the captain of the tenth squad of the Great Yu Empire in the Outer Universe."
"Don't bring up something so embarrassing," Ku Pu snapped.
Ku Wei jumped and didn't dare say another word.
"You're close with Lu Yin? Then you