The Mittel Clan's Crisis
"It seems to be because of the Xiao Clan. ♣☝ 🎀♦"
Yao Ye's expression was not good.
Because she was worried about one thing: today it might be the Mittel Clan, tomorrow it might be the Mu Clan, and the day after tomorrow it might be their royal family.
So whether or not to help is what she's struggling with.
If the royal family helps, then they will officially become enemies of the Mist Yun Sect, which will immediately ignite the Mist Yun Sect's anger and directly shift their focus to the royal family. Faced with the powerful Mist Yun Sect, the royal family is not prepared at all.
If they don't help, the Mittel Clan will be wiped out. If the Mist Yun Sect lets it go, that's fine, but otherwise they'll be inviting trouble.
Therefore, the royal family is currently in a wait-and-see mode, trying to pretend they don't know anything and remain indifferent.
Moreover, the royal family is no longer a matter for her to decide alone, so whether or not to help is not a matter of a single word, but a matter of pros and cons.
"The Xiao Clan? Which Xiao Clan?" Qian Ye asked knowingly.
After all, the Xiao Clan is now just a small, impoverished family in the Jia Ma Empire, and not many people know about them.
Moreover, there are many people with the surname Xiao in the Jia Ma Empire, so who knows which Xiao Clan Xiao Clan she is referring to?
Of course, Qian Ye knew this, but he just didn't want to admit it.
" In the Xiao Clan of Wu Tan City, there's a young genius named Xiao Clan Xiao Yan. He's not only an excellent Dou Qi Master, but also a fourth-grade or higher alchemist. Of course, I only met him a few years ago; he might already be Fifth-Tier Alchemist by now. He's a few years younger than me, but he's the most outstanding young person I've ever met. ✊👊 ♟🐳"
Yao Ye spoke of Xiao Yan, he praised him extensively.
Qian Ye simply smiled; the other person was now not just a fourth-rank official, but a sixth-rank official.
Moreover, he's a transmigrator, a chosen one of this world. If he's not outstanding, who is? It's just that I've transmigrated here, which is why I'm now slightly superior to him.
Qian Ye smiled and said, "Hmm, that sounds impressive, but why is the Mist Yun Sect causing trouble for the Xiao Clan?"
"Yes, you could say it's related to Xiao Yan."
"Oh?"
Yao Ye: "This happened a few years ago, and it involves not only two families but also the Mist Yun Sect. The whole thing actually started with a marriage agreement."
Qian Ye thought to herself, "A three-year promise."
Fortune changes every thirty years, so never underestimate a young person's potential!
"The Nalan Clan is one of the three great families of our Jia Ma Empire. From a Xiao Clan age, Xiao Yan of the Xiao family and Nalan Yanran, the Eldest Young Lady of the Nalan Clan, were betrothed..." Then, Yao Ye recounted how Xiao Yan had clashed with the Mist Yun Sect.
Qian Ye naturally didn't feel anything when she heard this. She knew this matter a thousand times better than Chiba, so why did she need Chiba to tell her? She just didn't want to stop her from continuing. Once she finished speaking, she finally had some peace and quiet.
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand. This matter is between the Xiao Clan and the Mist Yun Sect, and in principle, it shouldn't involve the Mittel Clan. Why is the Mist Yun Sect causing trouble for their family?"
"This is a long story, but to put it simply, it's actually related to Xiao Yan. As far as I know, Xiao Yan once helped the current patriarch of the Mittel Clan, Miss Ya Fei, and Miss Ya Fei also helped him. They were not only business partners but also good friends."
"Furthermore, I've heard that Miss Ya Fei still harbors feelings for Xiao Yan Xiao Yan. She must have some affection for him, otherwise, she wouldn't be single at around thirty years old, rejecting all suitors. Just think about it, and you'll know why—she definitely can't forget him!"
Hehe →_→, Qian Ye couldn't help but laugh, thinking to herself, "I never expected that the usually aloof Princess Yao Ye would have such a gossipy side?"
However, she probably only acts this way in front of me. After all, she doesn't talk much in front of others; her words are incredibly precious. How much trust does she have in me for her to completely let her guard down?
"Of course, this is not the main reason. Besides Ya Fei being good to Xiao Yan, there is another person in the Mittel Clan who is the Supreme Elder of the Mittel Clan and a Dou Huang powerhouse. He is Hai Bodong, who is known as the Ice Emperor. It is said that he and Xiao Yan are close friends despite their age difference. He even helped Xiao Yan deal with the people of the Mist Yun Sect when Xiao Yan Mist Yun Sect went there."
"In fact, within the Mittel Clan, Hai Bodong holds the highest position. Ya Fei was only able to become the patriarch of the Mittel Clan because of his support. Otherwise, as a woman, although she is excellent, she is not the strongest in the family and does not like cultivation. Without the support of the elders, she would not have been able to become the patriarch. As the Supreme Elder, Hai Bodong has absolute say in the Mittel Clan. It can be said that without Hai Bodong's support, the Mittel Clan would not have its current status. After all, with a Dou Huang powerhouse as a backer, others would have to consider whether they have the strength to challenge a Dou Huang powerhouse before they even have a chance to take advantage of the Mittel Clan."
That's true.
Qian Ye smiled. In a small place like the Jia Ma Empire, the number of Dou Huang is very small. Apart from the Mist Yun Sect, the former sect leader of the Yun Shan Sect, who was promoted to Dou Zong with the help of the Hall of Souls, there is no other Dou Zong powerhouse.
The number of Dou Huang is less than ten in a pair of hands. If placed in a large place like Central Plains, Dou Huang are nothing but ants, Dou Zong experts are everywhere, and only Dou Zun can be considered strong.
So small places have their advantages. Even a Dou Huang can wield great power and influence in the Jia Ma Empire, living a life of luxury and being admired by others.
"So, Princess, what do you mean?"
"What do you mean?" Yao Ye asked, puzzled.
Qian Ye: "I mean, the Mist Yun Sect and the Mittel Clan are about to have a major battle. Will your royal family intervene?"
"This is, after all, the capital city, and the two sides are not ordinary forces. If a major war breaks out, it will affect the security of the capital city. So how do you plan to handle this matter?"
"~" Yao Ye sighed, "To be honest, the royal family has already discussed this matter. However, some things can't be done just like that. Logically speaking, our royal family hopes to protect the Mittel Clan, but the Mist Yun Sect is not so easy to deal with. You could say that the Mist Yun Sect and the royal family are evenly matched in strength. Moreover, the former sect leader of the Mist Yun Sect has emerged from seclusion with greatly increased cultivation. I heard that he is now Three-Star Dou Zong expert. Our royal family's highest combat strength is my great-grandfather Jia Xingtian, whom you know. However, he is only Nine-Star Dou Huang."
"Even with Hai Bodong, he's only Five-Star Dou Huang. Moreover, the Mist Yun Sect is deeply entrenched, not only boasting numerous powerful figures within its own ranks, but also extending its influence throughout the Jia Ma Empire, even within the royal family and the military. They have members from the Mist Yun Sect, and their influence extends beyond the Jia Ma Empire as well."
"A single move can have far-reaching consequences. Therefore, if the royal family attacks the Mist Yun Sect, they will inevitably have to confront the entire Mist Yun Sect's power. At that time, the Jia Ma Empire will surely face a great catastrophe. In addition, foreign enemies have been eyeing our Jia Ma Empire for a long time. Once a civil war breaks out, foreign enemies will definitely take advantage of the situation. So it's not that the royal family doesn't want to help the Mittel Clan, but they are in a precarious situation themselves!"