Unlike the Southern Continent, which has an emperor, the Eastern Continent has been occupied by several major families and sects for many years. Although the Liu family has declined in recent years, even a lean camel is bigger than a horse. How could they be wiped out overnight? You should know that in the original work, the Liu family survived until the very end.
Speaking of which... hasn't the plot gone off like a runaway horse, never to return?
Qin Moyu thought of Nan Xun, who had appeared in her room last night, and her lips twitched slightly. She asked Shen Yebai in a low voice, "Yebai, do you know about the Liu family?"
Shen Yebai's expression remained unchanged as he nodded and said, "The news came out this morning. Last night was the day the Liu family held their ancestral worship ceremony. All the Liu family members rushed back, and only a few who couldn't make it back survived."
"hiss……"
Qin Moyu got goosebumps listening to this; the destruction of such a large family in the blink of an eye seemed very strange.
"Actually, this matter only seems suspicious, but only a few companies are capable of doing such things."
Qin Moyu blinked, not quite understanding.
9. Chapter Nine: Let's embark on a spontaneous trip...
Shen Yebai called the waiter to order, and after ordering the dishes that Qin Moyu liked, he slowly explained the situation in Dongzhou to Qin Moyu.
There are five major families and four major sects in Dongzhou, namely the Liu, Qi, Li, Zhang and He families. The five families covet and fear each other. Although the four major sects have connections with the Liu family, they have no direct conflict of interest. Therefore, only the other four families would commit the massacre of the Liu family.
"But who did it? I doubt anyone can say for sure," Shen Yebai said sarcastically. "And nobody cares. Right now, those four families are probably arguing fiercely over how to divide up the Liu family's property."
"The world is bustling, all for profit." Qin Moyu sighed. Having been in the cultivation world for so long, this was the first time he had witnessed its cruelty, and he felt a little melancholy.
"No." Unexpectedly, Shen Yebai directly denied it.
He said, "You won't."
Those three simple words deeply moved Qin Moyu.
He tried to suppress the upturned corners of his mouth, coughed, and said, "That's not necessarily true. You can know a person's face but not their heart. Maybe one day I'll betray you for some treasure."
“What’s so difficult about that?” Shen Yebai’s smile deepened. “Whatever you like, I’ll find it for you. If I can’t find it, then betraying me is only right.”
"Tch, that sounds nice, but if I wanted the Southern Continent Emperor's heirloom, you could get it for me too?" Qin Moyu couldn't help but laugh out loud when he said this, even he thought it was nonsense.
Obtaining the Southern Continent Emperor's heirloom is probably as easy as plucking a star from the sky.
"certainly."
Shen Yebai answered with ease, as if he were talking about a pebble on the roadside, not a family heirloom.
Qin Moyu laughed for a while before stopping, not taking the matter to heart at all.
Shen Yebai didn't say anything, but just played with the teacup thoughtfully.
The matter passed just like that, much like the once-shocking Liu family massacre, which was discussed for a while before being forgotten.
Qin Moyu enjoyed his lunch very much. Not only were the dishes delicious and visually appealing, but he could also listen to the storyteller while eating. After finishing his meal, he didn't rush to leave but instead drank tea and chatted with Shen Yebai.
"Does Ye Bai have something to do? Or are you planning to stay in Chengyuan Town?" Qin Moyu thought that the town must be unsettled because of the Liu family massacre, and he had the idea of leaving.
"I don't have any plans. Is there anywhere Mo Yu wants to go?"
"A place... well, there is one, I suppose." Qin Moyu propped his chin up with his hand, staring at the storyteller on the stage, gradually lost in memories.
At that time, Qin Moyu was just a seven or eight-year-old child. He would pester the old Taoist priest for information about the extremely cold land every day. The old Taoist priest would get frustrated when asked too many times and could only coax him by saying, "When Moyu grows up, he will know everything when he goes to Guanlan Sect." Then he would boast about how big and amazing Guanlan Sect was, which made Qin Moyu wonder why his master was still a "Guanlan fanboy".
Because of the old Taoist's boasting, Qin Moyu once thought that the Guanlan Sect was omnipotent. Although he now knows that the Guanlan Sect is not that powerful, he is certain that information about the extreme cold land can be found in the Guanlan Sect.
Everyone needs to find goals in life, and Qin Moyu's biggest wish is to find her family. Although she doesn't have the strength to go now, it's always good to learn more about them.
Qin Moyu was still debating whether or not to go to Guanlan Sect with Shen Yebai because of her own selfish desires when Shen Yebai suddenly stood up.
"Let's go," Shen Yebai said.
Qin Moyu asked in confusion, "Where to?"
“Go wherever you want to go,” Shen Yebai said matter-of-factly.
Qin Moyu was both amused and exasperated: "You don't even know where I want to go before you say you're leaving. How heartless! Aren't you afraid I'll sell you off?"
"If you sell me, I'll just run back myself and earn extra money. It's pretty good." Perhaps because he'd spent so much time with Qin Moyu, Shen Yebai had even learned to joke around.
"I'll remember that. I'll sell it for a higher price next time," Qin Moyu joked.
After saying this, the two of them couldn't help but laugh.
Having made their decision, the two left the town that afternoon and headed towards Guanlan Sect.
Qin Moyu left gracefully, unaware that he was being watched.
"Damn it! That kid got away." Someone found Qin Moyu's residence and angrily slammed his fist on the door frame when he saw the empty room. Who else could it be but Fen Tian with that signature thick beard and big, round eyes?
"I've brought you to the place. The rest is up to you. I won't keep you company any longer." Beside Fen Tian was a man dressed in a tight-fitting outfit. He wore a bamboo hat to cover his face, and his voice sounded hoarse and weathered, but his exposed hands looked very young.
Behind the man in the straw hat were several other people also wearing straw hats, but none of them spoke; they were so quiet that it was as if they didn't exist.
"You're leaving?" Fen Tian's expression was very displeased. "The mission is complete, the token is in my hands, you should obey my orders."
"No, the mission is not yet complete."
"Nonsense! It's impossible for anyone to leave alive." A hint of panic flashed in Fen Tian's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and made a firm guarantee.