Creak~
Nalan Su pushed open the gate to Nalan Yanran's courtyard. Seeing her still seated in the pavilion, cultivating without pause, urgency crossed his face. He hurried over and said, "Yanran, about what I told you last time-Hai Bodong and the others have most likely allied with the Imperial Family by now. Did you report the news to Sect Master Yun Shan? Why were only three elders sent to attack the Mittel Family this time? Do you know they've all fallen?"
"What?"
Nalan Yanran paled in shock at his words, then frowned and said softly, "I personally handed the news you gave me last time to First Elder Yun Leng. But I've heard... First Elder Yun Leng has always been at odds with Yun Jin and the others. Still, surely he wouldn't have the nerve to conceal information like that?"
"Alas." Something felt amiss to Nalan Su as he listened, but he did not dwell on it. Instead, he said, "Yun Leng is petty, shortsighted, and avenges even the smallest slight. I'm afraid he cannot escape responsibility for the deaths of Yun Jin and the other two elders."
"Mm."
Nalan Yanran nodded gently, then looked at Nalan Su and asked, "Father, has the Imperial Family made another move?"
"The Imperial Family and the Mittel Family have joined forces to seal off the Imperial Capital. I'm afraid they intend to strike the Misty Cloud Sect first. Unfortunately, we can't get any information out now."
At Nalan Yanran's question, helplessness appeared on Nalan Su's face, followed by a flash of resentment as he spoke through gritted teeth.
A glint flashed through Nalan Yanran's eyes. She narrowed them, then said, "Father, don't worry. I'll get this news out, and I'll report it to the sect master in person."
"Good. I'll leave everything to