Chapter 62: Seeking the Cause

At the same time.

Yu Zhangsheng had already rushed to Haoyue City.

Perhaps because he was disguised as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he did not encounter any enemies on the way.

"That old master of the Yu Family is truly formidable, killing the Chen Family's pride with a single sword strike, scaring Second Master Chen into fleeing without even daring to collect the corpse!"

"Hehe, Yu Tairan made his name in Haoyue City a hundred years ago; it's just that he has been in Closed-door Cultivation for too long, so you younger generations don't know his prowess. If not for his Spirit Root being too mixed, he would have been able to reach Foundation Establishment long ago."

"However, the Yu Family and the Chen Family can be considered to have formed a death feud. No matter how strong Yu Tairan is, his mana is limited. One day when the Chen Family's Three Qi Refining Peak come knocking, how can he withstand them?"

"So you're saying you're not optimistic about the Yu Family?"

"Naturally. Otherwise, why wouldn't the Wei Family's people help? Yu Tairan is old after all; driving back an enemy with one strike is fine, but wanting to exterminate the Chen Family's Three Qi Refining Peak — difficult, difficult, difficult."

"If Yu Tairan were a bit younger, perhaps there would be a chance. But now, without Foundation Establishment, he emerges from seclusion to defend against enemies, and what awaits him is either his lifespan running out or dying at the Chen Family's hands."

"The Chen Family can afford to drag it out; the Yu Family cannot."

At the nearby Restaurant, several Cultivators watching the spectacle were discussing animatedly.

Yu Zhangsheng had arrived Here before his own grandfather took action, originally still thinking about how to make a move to resolve the Crisis and make the Chen Family's people retreat.

As a result, he witnessed that peerless sword strike together with these Cultivators.

"Chen Family."

Yu Zhangsheng put down his wine cup, silently left the Restaurant, and when the sky gradually darkened, he evaded other people's spies and arrived Inside the Clan.

"Who?"

When he passed through Shadow Flash and arrived at the Hall, a sharp gaze swept over from Inside.

"It's me, Grandfather." Yu Zhangsheng hurriedly removed his disguise and cupped his fists.

The one who appeared in front was precisely Yu Tairan guarding the Clan, and behind him followed Father Yu Chenghe and Eldest Uncle Yu Zhi Guo.

"Zhangsheng, you, you shouldn't have come back." Seeing him, Yu Chenghe worriedly sighed a Breath.

"Father, the Clan is in trouble; how can this child sit by and do nothing?" Yu Zhangsheng smiled.

To the side, Yu Zhi Guo lowered his head; evidently he had just been scolded by his younger brother and father, his face full of embarrassment.

Yu Tairan heard Yu Zhangsheng's words and curiously sized him up.

With his Qi Refining Peak Realm, he was actually unable to see through Yu Zhangsheng's depth, and he hadn't even noticed how he had entered just now.

"Zhangsheng, I just heard Chenghe speak of your matters; it seems you've grown quite a lot these years." Yu Tairan smiled: "Come in first, don't stand at the door."

"Yes, Grandfather." Yu Zhangsheng followed into the Hall Interior; there were quite a few people inside, all his elders or important Direct Lineage.

Yu Zhangao was Also Among Them; seeing him, he evidently recalled the previous matter of borrowing Spirit Stones, his Complexion ugly as he turned his head away.

Yu Tairan sat in the main seat, scanning a glance at the Clan's three generations of Direct Lineage.

His gaze Stayed on Yu Zhangsheng for a moment, but he didn't ask anything, instead opening his mouth to speak.

"I don't know what nerve the Chen Family has struck, but this time it concerns the Yu Family's Life and Death survival. Since a feud has already been formed, we should think of a way to resolve it."

"What ideas do you have?"

Hearing this, the people in the Hall looked at each other in dismay.

Among them some were ordinary people without Spirit Roots, some were Qi Refining Cultivators of three to five layers; normally they just obeyed orders, but now being asked by Yu Tairan, it was as if they had lost their backbone, having no ideas.

"Grandfather, the Chen Family has three Qi Refining Peak; if you make a move, can you exterminate them? Can we win?" Yu Zhangao suddenly asked.

This was also the point everyone cared about most, because Yu Tairan's previous sword strike had given enough Confidence; if every sword was like that, exterminating the Chen Family seemed not out of the question. But Yu Tairan did not, like everyone else, have Confidence in exterminating the Chen Family; instead, after drinking a mouthful of tea, he said: "Cannot exterminate."

These three words were like a thunderclap smashing into everyone's hearts, making their Complexions instantly pale, and they began Whispering.

"Then what do we do?"

"Besides Grandfather, no one can beat Qi Refining Peak, let alone the Chen Family having other Qi Refining Cultivators!"

"Why don't we go negotiate with the Chen Family? We lost two Cultivators, they only lost one; as long as we negotiate well, there won't be trouble, right?"

"Right right right, we can also rope in the Wei Family, let them act as mediators."

The crowd's myriad reactions, Yu Tairan Observed them all; he tilted his head looking at Yu Zhangao, a trace of disappointment flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Among the third-generation disciples, in the past the only one he had high hopes for was Yu Zhangao; his Spirit Root was better than Yu Zhangsheng's, and he had talent in swordsmanship.

So back then he had specially given guidance and Transmitted his own Insights into swordsmanship, but years passed, his swordsmanship made no progress, and his Mindset was even inferior to others. "The Yu Family fears it won't produce anyone stronger than me."

Yu Tairan secretly sighed a Breath in his heart.

Actually, he didn't care about the Chen Family at all; if he can't beat them, can't he still run? The situation is dire; bringing the Direct Lineage to migrate to Dongyang City would suffice.

At worst, he alone kills his way to the Chen Family, then abandons the Clan to seek Foundation Establishment.

Unless the Chen Family goes mad, they wouldn't dare exterminate his entire clan; otherwise they'd have to worry Day and Night about him succeeding in Foundation Establishment outside.

"Right now, I'm afraid only migration this one path can preserve the Clan."

Yu Tairan was very disappointed in his Clan's younger generation, then suddenly noticed Yu Zhangsheng contemplating to the side, recalling the scene just now.

He opened his mouth to ask: "Zhangsheng, what do you think?"

Yu Zhangsheng saw the situation, stepped forward and said: "Grandfather, I feel we should take the initiative to attack, but it's best to first figure out the reason behind this matter."

"We have never had enmity with the Chen Family; for them to suddenly target us like this, there might be someone instigating it. Cutting Grass and Removing Roots, only by finding the Origin can we better resolve this matter."

"Oh?" Yu Tairan's mouth corner Revealed a trace of a Smile, saying: "Then what do you plan to do?"

"I entered the city secretly through disguise; the Chen Family should still not know of my Existence. I want to go inquire first."

"Any certainty?"

"Mm."

Yu Zhangsheng nodded forcefully.

Yu Tairan thought for a moment, saying: "Then I'll give you five days. If time passes, I will bring the Direct Lineage to go to Dongyang City first, then slowly deal with the Chen Family."

Yu Zhangsheng nodded, indicating understanding.

The Hall meeting ended quickly; Yu Zhangsheng handed some purchased Healing Pill to his Father, then bid farewell and quietly, soundlessly left the Yu Family.

When he appeared again, he had already arrived at a brothel.

"What would this guest like to play?" a woman greeted with a beaming smile.

Yu Zhangsheng, wearing a mask, said calmly: "Play the rabbit."

"Play the rabbit" was the passcode here; at first he didn't believe it either, that the dignified Dark Current Assassin Organization would actually set up its base here.

He hoped Xi Wenyou wouldn't joke about this kind of matter.

The woman immediately put away her smile and said in a low voice: "Guest, this way please."

(Chapter End)