The next day, news spread quickly that the renowned Seven Stars Sect’s branch in the Great Yu Dynasty had been jointly attacked and destroyed by the Demon Clan and the Devil Path.
As for why they targeted the Seven Stars Sect, some said it was due to past grudges, while others claimed it was to demonstrate their strength to the world.
There were even more exaggerated versions, involving tales of Elder Mo Qiu’s love-hate entanglements, his affairs with him, and all sorts of romantic scandals.
During this time, the Great Yu Dynasty’s response was particularly intriguing.
They had let the attackers in without issue, and despite such a major disturbance at the sect branch, the dynasty’s experts somehow failed to notice anything until a full incense stick’s time after the Demon Clan and Devil Path forces had already left.
Although the branch was destroyed, fortunately the disciples suffered no major casualties.
One more thing: several infamous old demons imprisoned deep in the great prison had been set free.
These were notorious demonic heads, and their release was bound to greatly boost the morale and momentum of the Devil Path.
However, this incident catapulted Qin Mengyu’s fame to new heights.
Who could have imagined that Mo Luo Hua—a figure from the Devil Path—would die at the hands of such a young junior?
Mo Luo Hua had once been at the Soul Formation Realm.
Although long suppression by the Seven Stars Sect had weakened him, when he was released, he still possessed cultivation at the Soul Formation level.
Yet such a renowned demonic figure from the Devil Path was single-handedly dealt with by Qin Mengyu, forcing everyone to take a fresh look at the most monstrous duo of recent times—the Qin Family sisters.
Breaking through to the Golden Core Realm at a tender age, and now reaching the Nascent Soul Realm before even turning fifty.
The younger generation truly inspires awe.
Barring any accidents, these two were destined to claim spots among the Great Ascension Patriarchs of the Heavenly Profound Continent.
Add in Lu Qian, their equally monstrous sect leader, and it seemed that in this era, the Seven Stars Sect might rise to become the leading force, reclaiming the position of righteous path leader that no one had held for so long.
In the imperial palace.
The emperor, dressed in his dragon robe, looked at the memorial in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.
He then stood and walked outside the hall.
The eunuch at his side immediately followed.
As they strolled through the palace, the emperor suddenly spoke.
“What do you think of this incident?”
Hearing the question directed at him, the eunuch broke into a cold sweat.
“This old servant is dull and truly does not know how to comment.”
Attacking the Seven Stars Sect’s branch in the imperial capital was not just a slap to the sect’s face—it was a direct insult to the Great Yu Dynasty itself.
Everyone in the world knew how closely tied the Seven Stars Sect and the Great Yu Dynasty were.
For the Demon Clan and Devil Path to act this way was undoubtedly a provocation against both powers.
That was how outsiders saw it.
But for the current emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, it was different.
In the beginning, the dynasty and the Seven Stars Sect had been evenly matched.
Yet as time passed, there was no denying the dynasty was slowly declining.
Otherwise, when Lu Qian had caused havoc in the palace before, the old ancestor hidden deep within would never have compromised.
Now the Seven Stars Sect not only had Lu Qian but also the freakishly talented Qin Family sisters.
In contrast, while the dynasty had its own talents, the younger generation truly could not compare to the Seven Stars Sect at present.
“Heh, is that so.”
The emperor said nothing more in response to the eunuch’s words.
He clasped his hands behind his back and gazed up at the sky, lost in thought.
“What about last time—did you investigate the matter with Lu Sect Leader’s nephew clearly?”
“Reporting to Your Majesty, this old servant has looked into it. Young Master Qin is the young master of the Qin Family.”
“Oh? The Qin Family? That Qin Family?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Precisely the Qin Family where those two holy maidens come from.”
Upon hearing the eunuch’s report, a flicker of interest appeared in the emperor’s usually calm eyes, and a smile of unclear meaning curved his lips.
***
On Young Master Qin’s side, after Yan’er Aunt appeared, she took him straight back to the imperial capital.
She said the most dangerous place was also the safest—the Demon Clan would never expect them to return.
Of course, just having Wang Yan’er personally present was enough to suppress any thoughts the various Demon Clan and Devil Path forces might have had.
A Tribulation Stage cultivator was no joke.
Without a matching great power coming to oppose her, anyone who showed up would simply be throwing their life away.
Since the Seven Stars Sect’s imperial capital branch had been destroyed, Qin Mu had nowhere to return to even if he wanted.
So Young Master Qin followed Yan’er Aunt to the Star Plucking Tower’s imperial capital division.
Naturally, Qin Mu informed Mengyu Sister that he was with Yan’er Aunt, so she wouldn’t worry.
The next day, Qin Mu slept straight until the sun was high in the sky.
After all, last night had been exhausting—his little Qi Refining Stage body had nearly fallen apart.
After waking up, Qin Mu left the room.
Unlike the atmosphere at the Seven Stars Sect, the place here felt extremely quiet and carried a chilly, eerie vibe.
“Hehe, Young Master Qin, you’re awake.”
An old woman slowly walked over.
“Granny, you are…?”
Seeing the elderly woman who looked as though she might fall at any moment, Qin Mu hurried over to support her.
This wasn’t like his previous life, where helping someone might require checking your wallet first.
“Truly a good child. It seems the Tower Master’s judgment is as sharp as ever.”
The old woman squinted and chuckled.
Qin Mu naturally understood that the “Tower Master” she mentioned was Yan’er Aunt.
“From the way you speak, Granny, it sounds like you have a very close relationship with Yan’er Aunt.”
“Hehe, of course. This old woman watched the Tower Master grow up with her own eyes.”
She spoke in a calm, matter-of-fact tone.
Wow!
So you’re the granny counterpart to the classic old grandpa figure!
The old woman led Qin Mu to a corner to sit down, acting like an elder eager to chat with a younger generation, and immediately began talking without pause.
“This is the first time I’ve seen the Tower Master bring a man into her private chambers. Young Master Qin, you’re one of a kind.”
Seeing the old woman’s meaningful gaze, Qin Mu thought, Oh no—she must think there’s something unusual between me and Yan’er Aunt.
“Granny, actually, between me and Yan’er Aunt…”
“Oh, I understand. This old woman isn’t clueless about you young people’s little romantic moods. Isn’t this just… a sister-brother romance?”
No—if you really want to classify it, this is sister-brother romance plus version.
Qin Mu silently grumbled in his heart.
The old granny chatted away as if she hadn’t spoken in years, pulling Qin Mu into a long conversation.
In the end, he really couldn’t take it anymore.
If he kept listening, he’d spend the whole day doing nothing else, and his brain felt like it was about to explode—the old lady could talk!
So Qin Mu made up an excuse and quickly slipped away.
When he returned to the room, he found that Yan’er Aunt had somehow arrived without him noticing.
“Mu’er, where did you go just now?”
Wang Yan’er asked.
“I just went out for a walk.”
Qin Mu didn’t mention meeting the old granny to Yan’er Aunt.
He felt there was no need to report every little thing.
He wasn’t a little kid anymore.
Young Master Qin considered himself no longer a child, but in the eyes of Lu Qian, Wang Yan’er, Qin Ruoshuang, and Qin Mengyu, Mu’er was still very much their little kid.
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