Ku Wei faced Lu Yin with righteous indignation. "I'm a Spirit Interpreter, after all. The Research Society is in dire need of rebuilding, and I want to do my part."
Lu Yin narrowed his eyes. "Let's skip the talk. You're from the Ku Family of the Seven Character Royal Court."
Ku Wei rubbed his nose helplessly. "Brother, don't air out my dirty laundry."
"You're going to my territory. You need to explain why. Otherwise, I'll let the Glory Hall know you're here," Lu Yin said.
Ku Wei spread his hands. "Is that really necessary?"
Seeing how serious Lu Yin was, Ku Wei sighed. "All right, I'll tell you. I'm actually trying to find the Yu Family."
Lu Yin's gaze flickered. Just as he'd expected.
"The Seven Character Royal Court has seven surnames, representing seven great families. The Yu Family betrayed the court, so of course we have to find them," Ku Wei said.
"To get revenge?" Lu Yin asked.
Ku Wei thought it over. "You could say that, but you could also say it isn't. More importantly, we want the power the Yu Family holds to return to the Seven Character Royal Court."
"Secret arts?" Lu Yin asked gravely.
Ku Wei laughed. "Not just secret arts. Every family in the Seven Character Royal Court commands terrifying power. Each one has the strength and foundation to contend with the major forces of the Inner Universe. How could we just give up on an organization that powerful? The Yu Family had its reasons for betraying the court. We're willing to give them a chance."
Lu Yin frowned. "The Yu Family holds terrifying power?"
"Of course. What did you think the Seven Character Royal Court was? The seven surnames didn't all originate from the same source. They came together over countless years, supporting