"Some devoted themselves to the study of secret medicines, some frantically researched magic arrays, while others excavated ancient ruins, striving to recreate the magical splendor of antiquity. Other hidden families focused wholeheartedly on developing their own strength, accumulating formidable military power." Aibite looked coldly at Lin Qi. "Every hidden family contributes in its own way to the Council of Elders. They are not idling away their days."
Pursing his lips in a cold smile, Aibite let out a soft sigh.
"Ais Te cannot understand the meaning behind the Council of Elders' existence. She cannot understand the importance of the hidden families' structure of shared interests. So although her bloodline is the purest in the family, we will not allow her to hold the family's power."
"She seeks to make the Silver Iris Family break away from the Council of Elders. She seeks to make the Silver Iris Family swallow all the benefits for itself, to make the Silver Iris Family stand alone above all others, to return the glory of Deep Blue... to the continent! That is too dangerous. Too mad. It would bring a calamity of utter destruction upon the entire family. It is absolutely intolerable! So, you know what we did to her. You should know!"
An unnatural flush rose on Aibite's face.
Lin Qi smiled and nodded at Aibite. "Of course I know what you did to her!"
"Surveillance that was practically house arrest, constant wariness, and coldly treating her as merchandise to be traded away."
Lin Qi sighed helplessly. "Fortunately, the family I was born into was not as cold-blooded as yours. Otherwise..."
Aibite looked at Lin Qi mockingly. He shook his head with a faint sneer. "Every family is cold-blooded. Otherwise, they would not deserve to survive in this world for so long! Lord Wan