When the words "Old Ancestor" came from Yang Lingrui's mouth, everyone present instantly focused their gazes on Yang Guanfeng, scarcely believing their own ears.
"This... this man is the Yang Family Old Ancestor?"
"Why is he here?"
"Eighth Level Qi Gathering... is that true?"
Everyone wore shocked expressions, their minds filled with different thoughts and countless questions.
"Yang Family Old Ancestor?"
Upon hearing that title, Murong Qiuhan's thoughts raced, and she swiftly recalled a secret letter she had seen two years ago.
"The He Family recommends Yang Guanfeng and Han Wang as Murong Ying Xuan's personal guards."
It was precisely because of that letter of recommendation from the He Family that Yang Guanfeng and Han Wang had become Murong Ying Xuan's companions.
Outsiders had not known the inside story at the time, but as one of the Emperor's most favored children, she naturally knew the true purpose behind it.
Murong Ying Xuan sought life through death, yet anyone with clear eyes could see that she was a sacrificial pawn destined to be abandoned in this great game. Even with Consort Xi lending a hand, her chances of survival were still nine deaths out of ten.
Yang Guanfeng and Han Wang, as her guards, would likewise become sacrifices buried alongside her.
Many high-ranking figures had known about this matter at the time. They intended to use Murong Ying Xuan as the pretext for starting a war with the Eastern Wilderness.
As for why Yang Guanfeng had been chosen, it was because he met the requirements for serving as a guard in many respects.
He was sufficiently loyal to the Dynasty, his strength was neither too high nor too low, and he possessed extensive frontline combat experience.
Moreover, from another angle, Yang Guanfeng's death could also stir the Yang Family's hatred toward