Young Master Qiu knew his own affairs well enough. How could he possibly communicate with a great power of the upper realm? Yet Qiu Song's look just now had truly given him a fright, making him feel that if he claimed to have no connection whatsoever with the old ancestor, things would likely go badly for him.
Steadying himself, he followed Qiu Song's tone and said, "Yes, yes. If the old ancestor has any further instructions, Fifteenth Son will certainly pass them on to the clan head."
Qiu Song said pleasantly, "Mm. Fifteenth Son, you know the situation these past few days. Stay here in peace and do not go anywhere."
Young Master Qiu felt uneasy. He could roughly guess what the letter had said, but he did not know how Qiu Song intended to deal with him. Still, he did not dare disobey and could only say, "Yes. Yes, Fifteenth Son will obey the clan head's arrangements."
Qiu Song gave a gesture, and Young Master Qiu tactfully withdrew.
After he had left, Qiu Song sighed. Given the present situation, he could only choose to turn his coat. Yet surrender was not so easily accomplished. Setting aside the matter of the Eastern Origin Way, there were people sent from the Upper Three Worlds here to keep watch.
The previous clan head had only gone to the Two Halls to serve as a deliberative councilor a few years ago. Qiu Song still lacked the absolute prestige and ability to persuade those clan elders. Who knew whether someone among them might leak the news? At most, he could ensure the loyalty of his own confidants.
In truth, with his cultivation, even if he openly surrendered, he could preserve his own life so long as he was careful. But he also cared deeply