"Heaven and earth bear witness, I really only came out of curiosity. I know nothing at all about what happened back then..."
"When did Sect Leader Fu arrive at the Seven Profound Sect?"
"Eighteen years ago, I think. All I remember is that he was the old sect leader's distant nephew. He had talent and gradually made a name for himself..."
Deep into the quiet night, the White Tiger Tower was still lit.
Zhang Henggu and Song Chi were inside asking about the events of that year, while Zhe Yunli stood at the door with her sabre in her arms, keeping watch on the surroundings.
After a short wait, a sound came from the rear courtyard.
Neatly dressed in black robes, Ye Jingtang walked down the corridor, a trace of a smile still on his lips. He looked as though he had just done something very enjoyable.
Only when he noticed Yunli at the door did Ye Jingtang rein in his thoughts. He came over and glanced inside.
"What happened?"
"Someone came snooping around nearby just now. He's from the Seven Profound Sect. Uncle Song and the others said their sect leader's build when he first took over was pretty much what you guessed, Brother Jingtang. It was probably Zhao Hongnu in disguise..."
After briefly explaining what had happened, Zhe Yunli turned to look at Ye Jingtang's stern, innocent face.
"Brother Jingtang, what were you doing just now? Why did you take so long?"
Ye Jingtang had been bullying Silly. That was hardly something he could say outright, so he replied half jokingly:
"Grown-up business. Children shouldn't ask."
Naturally, Zhe Yunli was unhappy to hear that. She immediately made to climb onto his back and let him feel for himself who was the child.
But before Zhe Yunli could jump