Chapter 1283 - 1282: Turmoil

Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: Turmoil

Has You Mingxiang changed her character, or has she realized something?

The siblings Gong Yunfei and Gong Chengyan thought neither was likely. As for changing her character, that’s off the table; she feels quite satisfied with herself. Regarding her realizing something, given You Mingxiang’s extensive prior propaganda, even faced with immense crises, she wouldn’t choose cooperation. She’d more likely treat the Modern Family as mere cannon fodder or a scapegoat—her typical behavior.

Nevertheless, the collaboration between the Peng Pavilion Sect and Qingyu was eventually established.

These families formed a temporary alliance, making negotiations with other clan sects easier. After Beisitian received the information from Luo Xudong, she immediately informed various clan sects. Despite this, the people inside the castle were still scattered. With heavy firepower, the proud Mystic Doctor was essentially undefendable. Casualties were inevitable, but thanks to the early warning, they avoided a complete wipeout.

It can be said that Luo Yirui saved Jing Yuansi, while his mother Beisitian and father Luo Xudong saved them all.

On that day, the Gong Yunfei siblings visited the small courtyard.

Just as expected, Beisitian hadn’t returned yet. Qingyu’s inheritor disciple Tian Zhi greeted them.

The Gong Chengyan siblings did not look down on Tian Zhi due to his youth. Their gratitude towards Beisitian and Luo Yirui had altered their perspective of the whole Qingyu, even shifting their views on the Modern Family sect.

"Thanks to Madam Bei, without her, we would probably all be wiped out; and thanks to Little Rui, otherwise, Yuanxi might..." Gong Yunfei found it hard to speak words implying death because she truly loved Jing Yuansi and avoided those terms whenever possible.

Tian Zhi smiled politely, "Master has not yet returned, so I can only offer you hospitality here. If possible, could you recount the events from this period?"

This was what Tian Zhi wanted to know most. Although Luo Xudong had sent back information expressing helplessness, his Master never elaborated, so he was entirely in the dark about recent events.

The Gong Chengyan siblings then recounted all the occurrences without reservation, surprising Tian Zhi with how much had transpired in such a short time.

"I hadn’t imagined the process would be so exhilarating." Tian Zhi shook his head slightly, feeling a chill in his heart. Fortunately, his Master, Master Luo, and Old General Wu had fortified Beijing like an impregnable fortress; attempting anything against Qingyu there was tantamount to suicide.

During this period, Tian Zhi also noticed many minor disturbances in Beijing, but almost as soon as he prepared to act, these people disappeared entirely; he knew it was partly due to either Master Luo’s or Old General Wu’s people.

Within Beijing, things seemed peaceful, but outside was entirely different. Many sects and families found themselves in bloody turmoil—disappearances, ’accidental’ deaths, all involving significant figures in various sects and families.

The Nie Family dared not overstep too much; most of these deaths or disappearances were people beyond their ’control’. Most sects and families primarily faced economic control, severing their financial lifelines, plunging the entire families into an economic crisis before lending them vast sums.

Beyond economic crises, internal division was another tactic they employed. Long ago, these clan sects and families had already been infiltrated.

Those who had previously laid dormant suddenly sprang into action, exploiting previously buried disputes or choosing direct action. In any case, many clan sects have fallen victim.