The Hong and Yi Families' Plot

Outside the Jiao Clan mansion.

Hong Batian, the patriarch of the Hong family, arrived with a group of family experts, looking very imposing.

When the words "Let them come and take it themselves" came from inside the door, Jiao Clan Hong Batian was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage!

"Fine! Fine, the Jiao Clan! They won't listen to reason, so they'll drink the penalty cup! They actually dare to tear off the mask of respect for the Hong family over an outsider!" He laughed angrily, "Since you won't hand over the person, then we'll find him ourselves! Investigate! We'll dig three feet into the ground to find that murderer!"

However, just as the Hong family was preparing for a city-wide manhunt, a piece of news plunged them into confusion once again.

"Master, our scouts report... the murderer has entered the Yi family's residence!"

At the same time, Dongfang Yueming had already arrived at the Yi family's door.

He handed over the guest advisor's token, and soon, Yi Zhengyang, the head of the Yi family, personally came out to greet him with an extremely warm smile on his face.

"The presence of Senior Dongfang is an honor to my humble Yi family!" Yi Zhengyang adopted an extremely humble posture, personally welcoming Dongfang Yueming into his residence and treating him as an honored guest.

At the banquet, amidst delicacies from land and sea and fine wines, everyone in the Yi family, from the patriarch to the elders, and even the genius Yi Tianlei, showed utmost respect to Dongfang Yueming, showering him with flattery and praise.

However, beneath this amiable facade, Dongfang Yueming keenly sensed an undercurrent.

Beneath the seemingly respectful gazes of those elders lay greed and scrutiny. The genius Yi Tianlei, in particular, frequently cast provocative glances at him, as if assessing prey about to be captured.

Halfway through the banquet, Yi Zhengyang finally revealed his true intentions.

He put down his wine cup, sighed, and said, "Dongfang, to be honest, my Yi family has been eagerly awaiting the true meaning of the ' Lightning Prison Star-Shattering Hammer ' for many years. I wonder if you would be so kind as to part with this map and hand it over to us? My Yi family will certainly present the original ' Sea-Overturning Seal ' with both hands!"

He talked about making a deal, but his words carried an undeniable sense of pressure.

At this moment, more than a dozen Inner Force experts from the Yi family also stood up unintentionally, subtly blocking all of Dongfang Yueming's escape routes.

The atmosphere instantly became tense and confrontational.

Just as Dongfang Yueming was about to speak, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the mansion.

"Report! Patriarch! Hong Batian, the patriarch of the Hong family, has come to pay a visit with his men!"

Yi Zhengyang was taken aback upon hearing this, and exchanged glances with the elders beside him, all of whom saw confusion in each other's eyes.

What are the Hong family doing here? Do they already know the truth about the Bai family's destruction?

Yi Zhengyang's mind raced, but he ultimately decided to assess the situation first. He smiled apologetically at Dongfang Yueming and said, "Please wait a moment, Senior. I'll be right back."

Having said that, he led several elders and quickly went out to greet them.

Outside the mansion gate, Yi Zhengyang and Hong Batian met.

"Brother Hong, what brings you here today?" Yi Zhengyang asked, feigning surprise.

Hong Batian snorted coldly and cut to the chase, "Brother Yi, I won't beat around the bush. Is the murderer who killed my son in your residence?"

Yi Zhengyang's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm. "Brother Hong, you jest. My Yi family has no grudge against your son, how could we..."

"Stop pretending!" Hong Batian interrupted him, "Someone saw with their own eyes that the murderer entered your Yi family's gate!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhengyang was startled.

Could it be that Dongfang Ri actually killed Hong Tao?!

Is this why the Hong family came?

Yi Zhengyang glanced at the group of murderous Hong family experts behind Hong Batian, his mind racing, and said, "That's right, that person is indeed in my residence. Not only that, the true meaning of the Bai family's ' Lightning Prison Star-Shattering Hammer ' has also fallen into his hands."

"What?!" Hong Batian was shocked.

If the other party is indeed the powerful figure who destroyed the Bai family, and their true intentions have been obtained.

Could it be that the Yi family has already formed a partnership with that mysterious killer?!

Wait a minute, since Yi Zhengyang directly told me such important information!

That~

He immediately understood the Yi family's intentions.

Hong Batian and Yi Zhengyang exchanged a glance. Both were old foxes who had lived for many years, and they instantly reached a tacit understanding.

"Brother Yi," Hong Batian lowered his voice, his eyes flashing with a greedy, murderous light, "This man's strength is unfathomable. I'm afraid my entire Hong family would be unable to defeat him. Perhaps... our two families could join forces?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking!" Yi Zhengyang clapped his hands and laughed. "After this is done, we two families will work together to understand the true meaning of the Lightning Prison Star-Shattering Hammer, shall we?"

It's a deal!

The two old foxes clasped hands tightly together.

The Jiao Clan Residence.

Jiao Yu'er was restless, her heart filled with worry for Dongfang Yueming.

"Ancestor, will he be alright? What if the Hong family patriarch..."

The Jiao Clan patriarch was resting with his eyes closed when he heard his granddaughter's words. He slowly opened his eyes, a complex expression flashing in them.

He said calmly, "Don't worry."

"But..."

"Girl, you have no idea how terrifying that young man really is." The old patriarch's voice carried a hint of awe that even he himself was unaware of.

"I used my Grandmaster's authority to intimidate him, yet he was able to stand against me with his own true power without being at a disadvantage. That means his strength is already sufficient... to deal with a Grandmaster."

"What?!" Jiao Yu'er struck dumb upon hearing this, completely frozen in place.