The Yang Clan Passes Word

[Heaven Dou Empire], Ionia Province, ' Yasuo City '.

This is a small town, much like the neighboring Luyin City and Nuoding City in the Fasinuo Province.

In terms of prosperity, it is somewhat inferior to Nuoding City, which is located near the border between the two great empires, and Yasuo City, but it is much better than Luyin City, which is mediocre in every way.

Walking down the street, Ling Yi and his two companions each led their horses, enjoying the rare sight of everyday life around them.

Two days ago, the three steeds, including Treading Snow, emerged from a branch of the Heavenly Spirit Mountain Range. After being suppressed for quite some time, they galloped wildly under the indulgence of Ling Yi and his companions, covering more than 300 miles from the foot of the mountain to the vicinity of Yasuo City.

In fact, it wasn't just the three horses, Treading Snow, Crimson Cloud, and Azure Wind; even Yang Shelly and Ah Yin women, felt as if they were in another world as they looked at the bustling streets and the hawkers' cries.

Starting from Gengxin City in the southwest of the Star Luo Empire, they determined their direction by observing the sunrise and sunset and the distribution of stars. They traveled in a straight line, passing through forests and over mountains, seeing many wonderful and beautiful sights along the way. However, this journey, far from human habitation, became a bit tedious for the two girls, who were in their late teens and early twenties.

It was only with Ling Yi's company that Yang Shelly and Ah Yin were able to persevere.

As for Ling Yi, this experience of walking and measuring the various landscapes of the Douluo Continent for nearly seven thousand miles was a kind of spiritual baptism for him. His spiritual power, which was already far superior to that of other Soul Master of the same level, became even more profound and magnificent as his spiritual power grew stronger.

Having stayed outside the city for more than a day, and having confirmed that the strongest person in this "Yasuo City" was only a Soul King, both Ling Yi and Ah Yin were much more relaxed and at ease now that they had left the "Wind Shadow Leopard" in the forest outside the city. So they were not in a hurry to find a hotel to stay in, but instead strolled around the streets with the carefree Yang Shelly without any worries.

"Huh?"

Yang Shelly stopped in front of a street stall and looked in surprise at a three-story hotel a few dozen meters away.

To be precise, it was a convoy of cars parked in front of that hotel.

"What's wrong?" Ah Yin asked, following Yang Shelly's gaze.

Ling Yi, who was also looking at the convoy, saw a spear-shaped mark and the character "Yang" on a numbered flag in front of the convoy's carriages.

With a suspicion forming in his mind, Ling Yi asked, "Shelly, is that a caravan from the [Breaking Clan]?"

"Hmm~" Yang Shelly nodded silently without saying anything.

"Should we go say hello?" Ling Yi asked.

"..." The joyful smile on Yang Shelly's face vanished, replaced by a complicated expression. After hesitating for a few seconds, she shook her head and said, "No, I don't know if the person in charge over there is from the main branch or from other branch families. They probably don't even recognize me, so there's no point in going over there—"

Those who are family know their own situation. Their family is only a collateral branch of the "Breaking Clan". It is only because they have been rooted in the commercial city of "Dragon Rising City" for decades that they have been able to gain a certain status.

Traveling on the Douluo Continent, one can also carry the name of the "Breaking Clan" and, with the backing of the "Clear Sky Sect" above them, receive a certain degree of respect wherever they go.

However, such a status is nothing compared to the main lineage of the [Breaking Clan].

In the Douluo Continent, everything is based on strength.

This is especially evident in Soul Master families such as the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Breaking Clan.

Therefore, Yang Shelly was somewhat resistant to contacting the [Breaking Clan] from which she came.

However, Ling Yi once said in his previous life: You stand on the bridge admiring the scenery, while someone in a building admires you.

When Ling Yi saw the convoy, the people in the convoy had already spotted Ling Yi as well.

Or rather, the three handsome men and beautiful women, who were outstanding in appearance and stood out from the crowd on this street, had actually been attracting the attention of passersby for a long time.

So, before Ling Yi and his companions could turn their horses around and leave in another direction, a person emerged from the convoy in front of the hotel. Judging from his appearance, he was heading straight for Ling Yi and his group.

"Yang Shelly from Yang Yuanzhao's fourth wife's family?"

Before the person even got close, they spoke to Yang Shelly from a dozen steps away.

Faced with this question, Yang Shelly, who had just turned away, had no choice but to turn back, bow slightly to the visitor, and reply in a slightly respectful tone, "My name is Yang Shelly. May I ask who you are?"

"My Yang Pojun," the newcomer said, standing two meters away. His gaze swept over Ling Yi and Ah Yin before turning to Yang Shelly. He introduced himself, "I'm from the second branch of the family. I'm in charge of purchasing some herbs for the Heaven Dou Empire. By seniority, I'm of the same generation as your father, but three years older than him."

"Hello, Uncle." Yang Shelly bowed again as soon as the other party finished speaking.

Following Ling Yi's side, Yang Shelly, though still outgoing and straightforward, has matured considerably in her interpersonal skills. If it weren't for the fact that they hadn't passed through Dragon Rising City on their previous direct mountain route, Yang Shelly's parents and relatives would likely have been astonished for a whole year upon seeing Yang Shelly now.

Not to mention Yang Yuanzhao, the old father who was far away in the Star Luo Empire, even Yang Pojun, who was standing in front of him at this moment, was somewhat surprised by Yang Shelly's politeness.

To be honest, the entire [Breaking Clan], perhaps due to the influence of their Martial Soul, is generally not the type of person who is very good at small talk and polite greetings. If Yang Pojun hadn't spent so many years traveling and doing business, experiencing so many welcoming and sending-off scenes, he wouldn't have been able to do what Yang Shelly did, changing his greeting instantly.

Don't underestimate this simple title. Just this one "uncle" is usually enough to establish a friendly and smooth relationship between elders, unless there are major conflicts.

With a friendly smile, Yang Pojun said in a kind voice, "A few days ago, the second master of the main family asked the Bai Clan of the Speed Clan to pass on a message to us collateral relatives, inquiring about your whereabouts. I didn't expect to run into you here—"

"Ah?!"

Yang Shelly was taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously turned to look at Ling Yi beside her. After receiving a peaceful smile, she turned back to Yang Pojun and asked, "Uncle, who is the second master of the main family...?"

"You silly girl~" Yang Pojun glanced thoughtfully at Ling Yi, who had a warm smile on his face, then shook his head helplessly at Yang Shelly: "When you were at home before, you didn't care about the main family at all, did you?"

After making a light nod, he continued, "Second Master's name is Yang Wushuang, and he is the younger brother of the current family head Yang Wudi."

Still writing, but I'm not feeling well today. I guess it's because of the consecutive all-nighters I've been staying up late; I'm especially tired today and probably won't be able to stay up tonight. I'll post the first chapter at noon tomorrow.