Chen Cong seemed to think of something. He stared straight at Chen Yu, his tone turning serious. "There's also the question of Xiao Yi's status. You may need to consider it ahead of time. Don't actually treat her as a child bride anymore. She's already become her clan's Holy Maiden."
Before, Xiao Yi had merely been an adopted daughter of the Chen Clan. Now, however, her status was no longer a simple internal family matter; it also involved the interests and standing of the entire Azure Vine Clan.
They therefore had to handle it cautiously to avoid unnecessary trouble. After all, they still had to depend on the Secret Realm to put food on their table.
Chen Yu smiled faintly, a wise gleam in his eyes. "Don't worry. I've already made preparations. You noticed too, didn't you?"
Chen Cong nodded and sighed. "Yes. With such an enormous tree towering there, how could I not? I just never connected Mo Yun with the Azure Vine Clan before."
"Exactly. Three Saint Kings in one clan, plus another three with Saint King-level combat strength. They really kept their cards hidden. What a slick game they've been playing," Chen Yu marveled, an amused smile appearing on his face.
Chen Cong shook his head and added, "It goes far beyond that."
Chen Yu looked at Chen Cong curiously. "What do you mean?"
Chen Cong drew a deep breath and said slowly, "Didn't you hear what the Azure Vine Saint King said? The Immortal Evergreen Vine is the emperor of the azure vines. At the ceremony, Elder Qing didn't say the Evergreen Vine clan either. He said the Azure Vine Clan."
Chen Yu frowned, puzzled. "??? What significance does that have? Isn't the Evergreen Vine clan part of the Azure Vine Clan?"
Chen Cong shook his