Chapter 25: The Great Purge of Yan Family Fortress

After listening to Mr. Xuan Ye's analysis, the Yan Family Ancestor pondered for a long time, and in the end, he shook his head with a complex expression, denying it.

"This is impossible. The Yan Family's departure from the Ghost Spirit Sect was not due to persecution by the sect, but purely because of differing philosophies; that is why we were forced to leave the Ghost Spirit Sect, and there is no great grudge between us. Furthermore, I have been in contact with the current sect leader of the Ghost Spirit Sect in recent years, so this is even less likely."

"But regarding the matter of Taibai being assassinated by Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Ghost Spirit Sect, does the Ancestor not think that other cultivation sects intentionally framed the Ghost Spirit Sect? Based on the Ancestor's understanding of the Ghost Spirit Sect, you should be very clear that those two Foundation Establishment cultivators were dead soldiers raised by the Ghost Spirit Sect, and they had only one goal: to kill Taibai, and from start to finish, they never intended to leave Yan Family Fortress alive. Does the Ancestor still think the Ghost Spirit Sect has no hostility toward the Yan Family, or do you believe it was Taibai who offended the Ghost Spirit Sect?"

Facing the Yan Family Ancestor's statement, Mr. Xuan Ye's expression grew much uglier, and he rarely retorted with a question.

After all, Yan Taibai was half his disciple, and now he had even saved the father of his good friend, Ruyan.

How could the affection of these years be compared to the unrelated Ghost Spirit Sect?

Moreover, the evidence was conclusive; there was simply no room for any defense.

Yet even so, what Mr. Xuan Ye did not expect was that the Yan Family Ancestor would actually speak up for the Ghost Spirit Sect.

Even if the Yan Family Fortress originated from the Ghost Spirit Sect, it should not be like this.

This made him somewhat unable to accept it, which is why he rarely spoke out to question and refute.

"Xuan Ye, I can understand your feelings, but the Ghost Spirit Sect must have a reason for this matter, and I will secretly send someone to the Ghost Spirit Sect to ask the current sect leader to give the Yan Family and Taibai an explanation."

The Yan Family Ancestor was naturally angry as well that the Ghost Spirit Sect had sent people to assassinate Yan Taibai, but he knew the vast gap between the two and was also very puzzled as to why the Ghost Spirit Sect would do such a thing.

"Forgive me, Ancestor, Xuan Ye was rude."

Seeing this, Mr. Xuan Ye seemed to realize that his previous words were somewhat excessive; his expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly bowed to apologize.

"You were not rude, and your words are not without reason, but I truly cannot understand it and must pursue the matter; you may rest assured."

The Yan Family Ancestor shook his head to reassure him.

"Yes, Xuan Ye understands, but as for Taibai, I am afraid he must be well compensated so as not to affect his state of mind and cultivation."

Mr. Xuan Ye said again.

"Very well, go and arrange it! As for the compensation, it is all up to you; whatever you feel is appropriate will do."

Upon hearing this, a look of helplessness appeared on the Yan Family Ancestor's face, and he nodded in agreement.

"Then, on behalf of Taibai, Xuan Ye thanks the Ancestor."

Seeing this, Mr. Xuan Ye finally showed a smile on his face and expressed his thanks.

"Yes! The family affairs are left to you to handle. Just take advantage of this opportunity to clean up inside and outside the family. As for the reason, just say you are looking for the murderer who assassinated Taibai. I believe no one will have any objections."

Speaking to this point, cold light flashed in the Yan Family Ancestor's originally slightly murky eyes, filled with killing intent.

Because Yan Family Fortress held the status of the number one cultivation family in Yue Country, the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom naturally would not feel at ease, so they had indeed planted many eyes over these many years.

In most cases, the Yan Family Ancestor would turn a blind eye to such tacit matters, but this time was different; he would take this opportunity to remove all the eyes in Yan Family Fortress.

Originally, he had wanted to use the matter of Ruyan's father's fall, but now the assassination of Yan Taibai was clearly more suitable.

In reality, Ruyan's father's incident was also because his whereabouts had been exposed.

And the Yan Family Ancestor had been waiting for Ruyan's father to pass away to take the opportunity to clean up the entire Yan Family, and now the time of Yan Taibai was the most suitable.

"Also, tell the Yanyue Sect that Taibai is injured and have them send people to escort Taibai to the Yanyue Sect. Compared to the family, the Yanyue Sect is safer. Especially the cave of Qiong Laoguai you mentioned; there is no place more suitable for Taibai to cultivate Foundation Establishment."

After the Yan Family Ancestor finished his instructions, he added a reminder.

"Xuan Ye understands, Ancestor, please rest assured. Leave this matter to Xuan Ye. I guarantee there will be no slip-ups."

Mr. Xuan Ye also smiled slightly, killing intent surging in his eyes; clearly, he also wanted to take this opportunity to clean things up well.

In this way, no one could say anything, and if nothing else, at least for the next twenty or thirty years, the inside and outside of Yan Family Fortress would be much cleaner.

"Yes, remember to clean it up thoroughly."

The Yan Family Ancestor said again.

"Understood."

The next day, news that Yan Taibai had been assassinated by a Foundation Establishment cultivator of unknown identity, and that he had fortunately been saved by Ruyan's mother, spread throughout the entire Yan Family Fortress.

She had taken action to kill the assassin in return, and the fact that Yan Taibai would inevitably have lost his life spread throughout the entire Yan Family Fortress.

Added to the fact that Ruyan's father had been poisoned and nearly lost his life because someone in Yan Family Fortress had exposed his whereabouts, the two matters combined directly triggered an earthquake-like storm within Yan Family Fortress.

Subsequently, Yan Family Fortress directly activated the Protection Array, sealing the entire fortress, forbidding entry or exit, and began to investigate all Yan family members.

Before everyone had been investigated and all suspicious persons had been arrested, tried, and executed.

This Protection Array would absolutely not be turned off, even if the daily consumption of Spirit Stones exceeded a hundred.

For a time, a bloody storm was stirred up throughout Yan Family Fortress; many mortals and cultivators of unknown identity who had entered the fortress disappeared and never appeared again.

Even a very small number of Yan family disciples were the same, disappearing without a trace.

Just like that, a ruthless and bloody great purge was carried out in the Yan Family.

As for all of this, Yan Taibai did not pay attention, because he had not left his courtyard at all.

Every day, besides cultivation, he studied the newly acquired Talisman Treasure "Universe Pagoda" and spent time playing with Ruyan.

He asked Ruyan's father, his future father-in-law, for advice on the Dao of cultivation and cultivation spells.

As for the Metal-attribute Intermediate Spirit Stone given to him by Mr. Xuan Ye, as well as the Spirit Stones he had exchanged himself, they were all consumed, adding several strands of "Geng Metal True Qi" to his dantian, giving him a few more trump cards for self-preservation.

Only Yan Taibai himself knew just how powerful the "Geng Metal True Qi" he was cultivating was.

In time, if all the True Essence Magic Power in his dantian were replaced with "Geng Metal True Qi," he would dare to take action even against a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, or even kill them.

And Yan Family Fortress, having experienced this great purge, could be described as clear and upright, with almost no unclean places or people left.

Of course, the price was not small; five or six Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Martial Arts Hall had fallen, thirty or forty Qi Refining Stage Yan family disciples were killed or injured, and even the Yan Family Ancestor had personally taken action once, which was enough to prove just how much Yan Family Fortress was envied by others.

And nearly half of these people had only appeared in Yan Family Fortress after Yan Taibai was found to have a Heavenly Spirit Root.

After Ruyan was tested, the number increased even more.

(End of chapter)