Chapter 2172 - 2161: Dongka, Xiluo, Nantong, Beiming

Soon, the two of them fell silent once more.

When asked about the matter of his mother, Lin Zifeng always chose to avoid it, not wanting to reveal this little secret in his heart. Besides, whether the lady of the Beiyao Ancient Clan is really his mother is yet to be verified. Perhaps she just shares the same name as his mother?

He had to first go to the Beiyao Ancient Clan to confirm if the lady named Meng Bingyun was truly his mother before reaching a conclusion. After searching for so many years, he didn’t mind waiting another day or two. Perhaps the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, but he was used to it by now.

Thus, they said nothing along the way, until evening when they finally arrived at their destination, the Beiyao Ancient Clan!

The Beiyao Ancient Clan was nestled deep within the mountains, with a gate that was both tightly secured and vigilant, surrounded by numerous dangers.

Dongfang Ziyue led him to the mountain gate, which was actually formed by two massive mountains separated by a deep and unfathomable chasm, with a 100-meter-long giant stone bridge spanning the gap for people to cross. In case of any incident, the giant stone could be severed in a short time, making this place a valuable stronghold.

The primordial energy here seemed to be much more abundant than outside. Cultivating here for a year could be equivalent to five years in the Mortal World!

"When we go inside shortly, don’t speak and don’t wander around," Dongfang Ziyue softly reminded him.

Lin Zifeng nodded, dressed in a black outfit and face covered with a black mask, following Dongfang Ziyue through the gate.

Due to Dongfang Ziyue’s special identity, they encountered hardly any obstacles and quickly entered the Beiyao Ancient Clan.

The vast Beiyao Ancient Clan didn’t resemble the Mortal World with towering buildings; instead, everything within was naturally formed.

There were no houses or courtyards inside, everything was constructed from various large stones, surrounded by lush trees, the only things present were dense vegetation and large stones.

It felt like they had entered a primitive tribe.

"Hey, isn’t this the lady of our Beiyao Ancient Clan? What? Gone for so long this time, I almost thought you had fled. I nearly reported it to the Venerables."

A slender man in green robes with sharp features and a monkey-like face walked out from the dense woods, with a pretty, seductive woman following him.

"Xiluo, what do you mean by that? Do you really think I, Dongfang Ziyue, would flee?" Dongfang Ziyue’s brows furrowed sharply, feeling quite uncomfortable, especially the words of the man before her, which were an insult that deeply irritated her.

Though she was a lady of the clan, destined to be an object of living grievance, she couldn’t allow herself to be spoken of in this manner. It was plainly sarcastic.

This man named Xiluo was her adversary.

"Nothing much, just making a small joke, don’t take it seriously. Besides, the previous clan lady ran away, I was just mentioning it." The man chuckled.

Boom~

This made Lin Zifeng tremble slightly beside her, especially upon hearing about the previous clan lady, his heart grew more uncomfortable.

"Xiluo, if you have something to say, say it directly. Do not speak to me in riddles. I, Dongfang Ziyue, prefer to contend with gentlemen but will never bother with small-minded people." Dongfang Ziyue coldly looked at him.

"Dongfang Ziyue, in half a month’s time, you might die, even your lord would find it hard to protect you." The seductive woman behind Xiluo taunted with contempt, "Tell me, if Dongka’s lord loses you, would he feel heartbroken?"

"Enough! Who do you think you are? Do you think you have any right to speak here?" Dongfang Ziyue found it difficult to control her temper. Knowing full well that Xiluo was annoying enough, she couldn’t do much about it due to his high status, but the sarcastic remarks from the seductive woman behind him were irksome.

"Dongfang Ziyue, stop pretending to be noble before me, who doesn’t know your relationship with Dongka’s lord? Otherwise, would Dongka’s lord acknowledge you? It’s truly laughable." The seductive woman continued to mock.

The Dongka she mentioned was Dongfang Ziyue’s lord, the only one in the Beiyao Ancient Clan taking care of her.

The Beiyao Ancient Clan was distinctly stratified, with a legacy of countless ages, naturally having various levels.

The highest authority in the Beiyao Ancient Clan was the three Great Supremes, yet none of the current Beiyao Ancient Clan disciples had ever seen them.

Beneath them, actual management was undertaken by the Five Supreme Venerables. Below the Venerables were four Lords: Dongka, Xiluo, Nantong, and Beiming.

These four Lords each governed the four major forces of the Beiyao Ancient Clan, and Dongfang Ziyue belonged to Dongka’s faction. Xiluo, standing before her, was also one of the Lords, yet Dongka had always overshadowed him, leading Xiluo to consistently target Dongka’s people.

"Smack!"

A crisp and loud slap suddenly rang out.

Dongfang Ziyue smiled and said, "When the Lord speaks, how dare someone like you interject?"

"Dongfang Ziyue, how dare you hit me!"

The seductive woman clasped her reddened face, unable to believe that Dongfang Ziyue had hit her without any warning.

"Hitting you is already letting you off lightly." As Xiluo was preparing to retaliate, a handsome man approached from not far away.

The man wore a spotless white robe, with hands behind his back and a gentle smile.

"My lord!"

Dongfang Ziyue knew by the voice who had arrived, quickly turning to see him, her beautiful eyes wide open.

"Dongka!"

Xiluo’s eyes sharpened when he saw the slowly approaching man from afar.

"Xiluo, isn’t it inappropriate to attack my people? In any case, you shouldn’t let the woman behind you interject, should you?" The man named Dongka walked slowly towards them. Compared to Xiluo, Dongka exuded a sharper aura.

He appeared more radiant than Xiluo.

"Dongka, it surprises me that you care much for our Beiyao Ancient Clan’s lady?" The man named Xiluo chuckled, though the slap Dongfang Ziyue gave to the seductive woman was simultaneously a slap to his own face.

"I treat my people well, do you have any objections, Xiluo?" Dongka approached closer, his handsome and distinguished face beaming with immense delight.

"She’s almost a dead person; I’d like to see how long you can protect her. Dongka, we’ll see how our feud plays out!"

After leaving his vicious words, Xiluo departed with the seductive woman who had been slapped by Dongfang Ziyue. He knew that compared to the Venerable, his position was inferior to Dongka, so he refrained from provoking him.

"My lord, I’m sorry, Ziyue has once again caused trouble for you." After Xiluo and the seductive woman left, Dongfang Ziyue respectfully apologized to the man named Dongka before her.