Xiao Yan, Sun Bar's green-badged young newbie, entered the quiet chamber and began preparing to fuse with the myriad beast spirit flame.
Meanwhile, Sun Buxiao was chatting with old man Su Qian.
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"Young Friend Sun, you seem to know something about Zi Yan?"
Zi Yan had run off somewhere, so Su Qian could only come ask in person.
Although he knew little about Zi Yan's background, Su Qian had always treated her as his own granddaughter. He had spent all these years looking into the matter, too, but his duties at the academy made it difficult to get away, so he had made little progress.
"I certainly know, but this matter has some pretty far-reaching implications. With our current strength and standing... it's not something we should get involved in."
Sun Buxiao shook his head as he smoked, keeping the details closely guarded.
You mean we should wade into the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's power struggle as a Dou Emperor and a Dou Zong?
That would take some real guts.
"...I see."
Su Qian was also from the Central Plains. Naturally, he knew how murky the waters ran within its major forces, and could only sigh.
"Great Elder, you want Zi Yan to find her family, don't you? As things stand, I'd advise you to put that idea aside for now."
"There's been a serious rebellion in her family. Her father's disappearance has already torn them apart. If she goes back, she'll either need the strength and means to set things right... or she'll simply be going to her death."
What would Zi Yan even go back for now? To become another Zhu Yunwen, or the God of War of Tumu Fortress?
Better to stay here and grow stronger for a while.
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