Black Crow

Song Qinglin was deep in cultivation at Azure Dragon Hall when the news reached him.

The moment his father's message was placed in his hands, he shot to his feet. Though he was at Mid Qi Condensation, he swayed and nearly lost his balance.

Song Qinglin remained silent for a long time.

He thought of how he had never slackened for a single day all these years. Whether Song Yan or anyone else invited him out drinking or to a pleasure house, he had never gone once.

Everyone thought he was aloof. Only he knew what he wanted. The way the Lineage had suppressed him had taught him that strength ruled this world.

He had no friends, no confidants, no lover.

His mother had died when he was young. He had only his father.

And now news that his father was missing had reached him. How could he not be furious?

"Song Yuanshan, that bastard."

In the end, Song Qinglin decided to go out and see for himself. He would look into the Lin Lineage, look into the Song Family, and find out what had happened.

He did not go to question Song Yuanshan, nor would he report to anyone. He simply rose and left Azure Dragon Hall.

"Many hands make light work. You're investigating where the goods went; I'm looking for my father. Our goals may be different, but they lead to the same place." His voice was quiet, but he was not asking. He was stating a decision he had already made.

After Song Qinglin said, "I'm joining you," Ye An and Lin Wanyue did not answer at once.

Lin Wanyue glanced at Ye An, seeking his opinion.

"It's between your two families anyway. I'm fine either way." Ye An saw no problem with it. He could