Yu Zhaoyi was a person Chen Zhiyuan knew very well.
He was usually arrogant, so he wouldn't normally serve tea and water for others.
Now that the evidence was before his eyes, he had to believe it.
"Why are you still standing here? Go prepare the fruit," Yu Zhaoyi yelled at Yu Wei, who was still staring blankly.
"Oh, okay." Yu Wei picked up two fruit platters and walked out.
"Uncle Chen." Yu Wei politely called out to Chen Zhiyuan as he passed by.
Chen Zhiyuan then followed Yu Wei out.
As soon as they reached outside the private room, Chen Zhiyuan grabbed Yu Wei and asked, "What's wrong with your dad?"
"Uncle Chen, have you seen the girl sitting by the window? I had lunch with her today. Her identity is unspeakable, but she is one of the most powerful people in Huaxia."
Yu Wei described it without exaggeration, as if he were recounting an ordinary event.
"One of the most powerful people in Huaxia?"
Chen Zhiyuan was startled. Such words should not be spoken lightly, but he heard it from Yu Wei and saw Yu Zhaoyi's fawning demeanor. He couldn't help but believe it.
Chen Li, who was walking over, overheard their conversation. No wonder Yu Wei had rushed out today.
He had promised to take her out for some fun, but now it seemed that wouldn't be the case.
"Uncle Chen, I'll go prepare the fruit first." Yu Wei said to the stunned Chen Zhiyuan and then walked away.
"Dad." Chen Li walked over and called out.
"Let's go, we'll wait for your Uncle Yu in the private room first." Chen Zhiyuan said, pulling Chen Li along.
He didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing. After all, their circles were different, and there was no need to force themselves to mix.
Xia Lin and the others were having a good time inside, and Yu Zhaoyi was happily fawning over them, providing top-notch service.
After all, Yu Zhaoyi was an elder, and no amount of persuasion could change him. He held the teapot as if it were glued to his hand.
He was determined to fawn over them.
...
The Dongfang Family.
Two men in brocade robes had subdued everyone in the Dongfang Family. Looking at the heavily injured Dongfang Wenkang, one of them said solemnly:
"On account of your Dongfang Family being a branch of our reclusive Dongfang Family, we will spare your lives. Tell us, how did you get injured?"
The man's tone was unquestionable as he looked at Dongfang Wenkang.
"Reporting to senior, I was injured by a Qilin." Dongfang Wenkang lowered his head and replied truthfully.
"Qilin?"
Upon hearing this, the two men looked at each other in disbelief.
"Does the Qilin still exist in this world?"
"Is this true?" one of the men asked, with a hint of excitement.
"The Qilin disappeared into the long river of history long ago. It was a divine beast from ancient times, and this world has long since declined."
Hearing news of the Qilin now was like finding a lake in the desert.
"I wouldn't dare conceal anything from you, senior." Dongfang Wenkang said.
"Where did you encounter it?" one of them asked.
These two men were from the reclusive Dongfang Family, namely Dongfang Lang and Dongfang Kai. They had come out to find some errand runners for their family.
They hadn't expected such an unexpected gain as obtaining news of the Qilin.
"It is said to be the pet of a young man. I'm not very clear about the specifics. His strength is too terrifying; he fought several Earthly Immortals alone."
Dongfang Wenkang had been unconscious that day, and everything that happened afterward was something he had heard from others.
"Heh... Only you trash consider Earthly Immortals as experts."
Dongfang Lang sneered dismissively.
Dongfang Wenkang, hearing this, wanted to speak but stopped himself. His face turned red from the insult, but he had no way to retort.
"You just need to tell us how to find this young man. We will grant you an opportunity afterward," Dongfang Kai said to Dongfang Wenkang.
"I don't know. The Cultivator's Guild has been replaced by the Dragon Group. If you want to find this young man, you'll have to start with the Dragon Group."
Dongfang Wenkang dared not hide anything and revealed everything he knew.
"What is the Dragon Group?" Dongfang Lang asked.
Their reclusive families had not appeared for two hundred years, and they had no idea what had happened outside.
"Uh... The Dragon Group is part of the imperial court, used to maintain order in the cultivation world." Dongfang Wenkang replied.
"Alright. Are there any members of the Dragon Group here?" Dongfang Lang nodded and asked.
"There is a person in charge," Dongfang Wenkang replied.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Lang and Dongfang Kai turned and walked out. Dongfang Wenkang called out to their retreating figures, "Seniors, please do not harm the lives of the Dragon Group members. They represent the imperial court."
"We don't need you to teach us how to do things. Take care of your own business and prepare thirty people," Dongfang Lang said without looking back and left.
After the two men left, Dongfang Lingyu quickly asked, "Grandfather, what is this reclusive Dongfang Family?"
"Alas... Reclusive families are the most mysterious and ancient families in Huaxia. They have appeared several times in history, causing considerable upheaval each time."
Dongfang Wenkang sighed. Their Dongfang Family was indeed a branch of the reclusive Dongfang Family, a matter from hundreds of years ago.
Now that the reclusive Dongfang Family had come to their door demanding people, he was powerless.
"Are they that powerful?" Dongfang Lingyu asked, her face filled with shock.
Then, her eyes flickered, and she continued, "Grandfather, we'll face it as it comes. Don't think too much about it. I'm going back to my room to rest."
Without waiting for Dongfang Wenkang to reply, Dongfang Lingyu had already run off. She returned to her room, tidied herself up, and quietly slipped out through the side door.
She wanted to inform Lin Yuwei of this news, otherwise, her brother-in-law would be in danger.
This reclusive family was so powerful, and if they rashly went to find her brother-in-law, they might suffer a loss.
Dongfang Lingyu hurried along, heading directly to the Xian Yuan Sect.
When she arrived at the Xian Yuan Sect, Lin Song met her.
"Uncle, where is my cousin?" Dongfang Lingyu asked, looking around.
Lin Song had become immune to Dongfang Lingyu's way of addressing him.
She could call him whatever she wanted, as she and his daughter were real cousins.
"Yuwei is in seclusion. You can tell me if you have anything important." Lin Song replied.
"Uncle, this won't do. The matter is too significant." Dongfang Lingyu shook her head.
Lin Song: ...
Lin Song was speechless. What important matter could she possibly have?
Besides, if she wouldn't tell him, would telling Yuwei be useful?
"If you tell me, I can decide whether to ask Yuwei to come out of seclusion early," Lin Song said sternly.
"Alright." Dongfang Lingyu nodded and asked, "Uncle, do you know about reclusive families?"
"Reclusive families?" Lin Song repeated, then said in surprise, "Are you talking about the matter of reclusive families?"
"Yes, yes. Someone claiming to be from the reclusive Dongfang Family went to our home. They intend to make a move on Senior Xia." Dongfang Lingyu nodded and explained the specifics.
Lin Song was greatly shocked upon hearing this.
"Intend to make a move on Senior?"