Everything had originally gone smoothly, but You Ye'er's exposure at the Supreme Competition had completely disrupted the You family's plans. Even the Sword Sect suspected that You Ting had another motive. Anyone with a brain knew that a disciple who possessed You Zi Mi was the You family's true heir. Could the true heir really have defected? Even if she had, how could the You family possibly allow You Zi Mi to remain outside without doing anything?
None of this made sense, so You Ting could no longer shelter under the Sword Sect. Madam You—or rather, the entire You family—had now chosen the Eastern Frontier Alliance, specifically Lu Yin, as their backer.
"Why are we taking refuge with the Eastern Frontier Alliance?" You Ye'er could not help asking.
Madam You sighed helplessly. "Exposing You Zi Mi is equivalent to exposing the fact that we are the true heirs of the You family. Who in the Inner Universe would dare accept us? The Sword Sect and the Wen family would, but they have other motives. Those behemoths cannot be trusted. The Eastern Frontier Alliance is a union based on mutual interests, while Lu Yin is the champion of the Supreme Competition and has attracted the attention of the Glory Hall. There are quite a few hidden experts behind him, and there are definitely unknown experts as well. Otherwise, Lu Yin could never have cultivated to this level. He would have died long ago."
"Taking refuge with him is the best choice we have for now."
You Ye'er looked at Madam You. "We can return to the You family."
Madam You smiled bitterly. "That feeling of being watched—have you experienced it?"
You Ye'er trembled, her face paling as she nodded.
"The You family has been watched for many years. This crisis rooted