Qin Yu Anran, silently awaiting what would happen next. Qian Wenwan frowned slightly, filled with confusion, and muttered to herself, "Could it be that the person from that day lied to me?"
After a moment's hesitation, she finally recounted the events that had been buried for three years. "Young Master Qin, to be honest, this happened three years ago, after you went into seclusion in the mountains."
As she finished speaking, her thoughts drifted back to an afternoon three years ago.
... Three years ago, at the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion.
That afternoon, guests gathered, and the pavilion was bustling with transactions. Attendants came and went incessantly, and one rare deal after another was settled. Amid the hustle and bustle, a man slowly stepped into the pavilion. His steps were steady, and his goal was very clear. He had no intention of wandering around.
Upon entering the guild, Ye Ting immediately presented a lengthy and astonishing procurement list: main materials for clan land construction, rare items for territorial stability, massive amounts of cultivation resources, daily consumables for the clan, and supreme treasures for protection and territorial defense.
The sheer variety and quantity of the list left the receptionist stunned, prompting him to double-check it several times before daring to Delusion Severance. The news was immediately relayed to the third floor, where Qian Wenwan personally went down to verify it.
When she saw the list, she couldn't help but be surprised and asked, "Is your massive purchasing intended to establish a new and powerful clan?"
Ye Ting nodded slightly, his tone calm. "Not bad. The needs are numerous, so let's just get everything at once."
Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion adheres to the principles of trade, not inquiring about the origins of customers or the purpose of the goods. Qian Wenwan stopped asking questions and began to verify the goods with them item by item.
Just as he was checking, Ye Ting's gaze inadvertently swept over the array of shopkeepers' nameplates hanging in the pavilion, and his eyes suddenly fixed on two words— Qin Yu.
That fleeting change was extremely brief, yet it was precisely caught by the astute Qian Wenwan. She seized the opportunity to ask, "Do you know Young Master Qin?"
Ye Ting did not respond immediately, his expression enigmatic. However, during their exchange of words, when Qin Yu was mentioned, his attitude revealed too much information, implicitly acknowledging the connection.
Qian Wenwan slowly pieced together the situation: Ye Ting currently serves under Qin Yu and holds a very high position, so they are very likely in a master-servant relationship!
Upon learning the truth, even Qian Wenwan, who was accustomed to seeing extraordinary Qian Wenwan and powerful figures, could not help but be silently shocked. She knew Ye Ting's cultivation foundation well, and she also knew Qin Yu's cultivation level three years ago. The gap between the two back then was enormous, like an insurmountable chasm. Under such a huge disparity, Ye Ting was willing to submit and become Qin Yu's Soul Thrall. The profound meaning behind this was too astonishing.
With her mind made up, Qian Wenwan looked at the massive list that could support the rise of a powerful clan, and immediately decided, with a smile in her voice, "This batch of supplies will not be charged a single penny by Yuanjing."
Ye Ting was stunned, his eyes wide with astonishment. "Since you're working for Young Master Qin," Qian Wenwan said calmly, with an air of magnanimity, "Consider this batch of resources a favor from my Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion to Young Master Qin."
In the end, Ye Ting took all the supplies without paying a single source crystal. This matter was then buried deep in Qian Wenwan's heart, unknown to anyone else.
... My thoughts returned to the present moment; the elegant room remained tranquil.
Qian Wenwan looked up at Qin Yu and said frankly, "That's why, when you suddenly came today, I subconsciously assumed that you were here for the sake of the Holy Clan's foundation."
Qin Yu lightly touched the teacup with his fingertips, a subtle ripple appearing deep in his eyes.
It turns out that during his three years of seclusion, Ye Ting appeared at the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion and poured out a vast amount of resources to help him build the foundation of the Holy Clan. What's even more remarkable is that Qian Wenwan is insightful in judging people, decisive in her actions, and grateful for their past friendship, so she didn't take a single penny.
His heart was churning, but his face remained calm and composed. Qin Yu slowly raised his eyes and frankly confirmed, "No need for doubt, Ye Ting is indeed my Soul Thrall."
The elegant room fell silent instantly. Even though Qian Wenwan had already guessed and knew what was going on, when Qin Yu confirmed it with his own words, her heart was still filled with turbulent waves that she could not calm down for a long time.
It's truly unbelievable. Three years ago, Qin Yu's cultivation was far inferior to Ye Ting's, yet despite that difference in cultivation level, he had already subdued Ye Ting, making him submit and serve him wholeheartedly.
As Qian Wenwan gazed at the composed and calm young man before her, her understanding and assessment of Qin Yu rose once again. She did not inquire about the details; the more unknown she was, the more unfathomable and profound this man seemed.
Qin Yu silently picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and remained calm and composed. The earth-shattering secret he had just revealed was nothing more than an ordinary old story to him, nothing to be surprised about.
On the third floor of the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion, in the exclusive reception room for the head manager, the delicate fragrance of Yuancha tea still lingered in the air. Outside the window, the Stele Forest Imperial City was bustling with people, and towering pavilions stretched out in layers, but the sounds of prosperity were isolated by the restrictions around the room, leaving only a faint aftertaste.
Qian Wenwan was still looking at Qin Yu. The words "Ye Ting is indeed my Soul Thrall" from earlier still resonated with her. Especially when she thought about the difference in their cultivation levels three years ago, her perception of this young man changed once again.
Qin Yu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and then nodded slightly. "My relationship with Ye Ting is indeed as you suspect."
Qian Wenwan's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't interrupt.
Qin Yu continued, "As for why he purchased so many supplies three years ago, that was also my arrangement. I gave him a requirement back then—to become the patriarch of the Holy Clan within three years."
Qian Wenwan's fingers, holding the teacup, paused slightly. Qin Yu's tone remained calm. "Judging from the fact that he had already begun large-scale procurement of the items needed for establishing the clan..." "Now, he should have completed it."
Qian Wenwan's surprise deepened. Three years ago, Qin Yu arranged for Ye Ting to develop the Holy Clan. Ye Ting then personally came to the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion and purchased an astonishing amount of resources for building the clan in one go. Now, all these events were finally connected.
But Qin Yu's next words caused the thoughtful look in her eyes to freeze abruptly. "However," Qin Yu gently set down his teacup, "I came here today not for Ye Ting."
Qian Wenwan was slightly taken aback. "Not for the Holy Clan?"
She didn't immediately continue asking questions, but her mind was already racing. Three years ago, in the martial arts competition among the Lineage, Qin Yu won first place, and since then, his name had truly spread throughout the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain.
Afterwards, Qin Yu went into seclusion at the Chi Lineage and did not appear in public for three whole years. Now, he has reappeared in the Stele Forest Imperial City for the first time, and his cultivation has progressed from the Eternal Silence Realm Initial Stage to the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme.
Given his current position... the internal affairs of the Holy Clan are indeed not worth him coming all the way to the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion to find her. Thinking this, Qian Wenwan shook her head slightly. "It seems I really have fallen behind Young Master Qin in the past three years."
Qin Yu looked at her.
A smile returned to Qian Wenwan's face. "When I first met Young Master Qin, you were already quite remarkable, but compared to today, you were still far inferior." "Now, three years have passed, and you've emerged from the Chi Lineage again, having reached the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme."
She slowly set down her teacup. "There's really no need for you to make a special trip here regarding matters concerning the Holy Clan."
At this point, Qian Wenwan's expression became more serious. "However, one thing will not change." "Young Master Qin," she said, "What I said back then still stands."
She looked directly at Qin Yu, her eyes open and honest, without the slightest hint of probing. "You are still the second-in-command of my Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion." "Anything I, Qian Wenwan, can do to help you, please don't hesitate to ask."
Qin Yu looked at her. After a moment, a smile appeared on his lips. "Alright." He didn't bother with further formalities. "Then I'll get straight to the point."
Qian Wenwan nodded slightly. Qin Yu's voice followed. "I want to know—" "The Primordial Dao Clan." Qian Wenwan's pupils contracted slightly. "The Primordial Dao Clan?"
Her first reaction was even that she had misheard. Given Qin Yu's current status and cultivation level, why would he specifically come to the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion only to inquire about the Primordial Dao Clan?
Qian Wenwan did not speak immediately. A wealth of information about this clan quickly surfaced in her mind. The Primordial Dao Clan was hardly a truly powerful force in the entire Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain.
The Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain is home to billions of races, including countless Ancient Clan, lineages, and reclusive forces. The Primordial Dao Clan is merely an insignificant small clan among them. Yet Qin Yu personally came, without even addressing the Holy Clan's affairs first. This alone speaks volumes.
The last trace of leisure in Qian Wenwan's eyes vanished quickly. She slowly sat up straight. The ease she felt upon reuniting with her friend completely disappeared, replaced by a solemn and dignified expression. She didn't rashly ask Qin Yu why he was investigating the Primordial Dao Clan. Since Qin Yu had asked, she would first tell him what she knew.
"Young Master Qin." "If you're asking about the Primordial Dao Clan itself..." Qian Wenwan pondered for a moment. "Then the history of this clan is indeed somewhat unique."