Chapter 606: Chapter 605: Duanmu Wugou Enters the World
"No need for formalities."
The middle-aged-looking man spoke, pointing to Duanmu Zhong and his nephew Duanmu Gong, "Send the younger ones down."
Duanmu Han quickly said to his son and grandson, "You should leave first, and do not let outsiders come near here."
"Yes, Father."
"Yes, Grandfather!"
As Duanmu Zhong and Duanmu Gong left, deep confusion filled their hearts.
Especially Duanmu Zhong, although he did not officially control the Duanmu Family, he was the actual manager of the daily affairs of the family. Unexpectedly, his father valued these three mysterious men so greatly today, even feeling a sense of obedience towards the leader among them.
Who exactly were these three people?
In the whole Divine Continent, there were but a few who could make his father treat them with such an attitude.
In the living room, the middle-aged man touched his face, his facial muscles slightly twitching. Gradually, his features changed back to their original appearance.
If Yang Fei were here, he would be greatly surprised, for this man was Duanmu Wugou, one of the three elders of the Divine Travel Realm from the Hidden Sect’s Duanmu Family, who had once pursued him.
The other two middle-aged men were also rubbing their cheeks. Shortly, their appearances changed as well, though they still looked middle-aged and were not young.
"Do you know why I have come to see you this time?" Duanmu Wugou asked.
Duanmu Han shook his head, "The elder’s actions are profound and inscrutable, the junior doesn’t know."
Duanmu Wugou slightly smiled and said, "You need not be nervous. I am not here to trouble you, but rather to have you do a good deed. If this deed is done well, it will greatly benefit your family in the future."
Duanmu Han bitterly smiled within.
Benefits and dangers coexist. The Duanmu Family of the Mortal World in Imperial City felt that their current status was already good, needing no further benefits. In comparison, they just wanted to safely get through the impending crisis.
Being an aristocratic family of the Mortal World, getting too involved with you from the Hidden Sect is not a good thing.
Yet, he dared not say this out loud, but instead softly spoke, "I do not know what it might be, but the elder must know that our lineage is in the Mortal World, and our capabilities are limited, I’m afraid..."
"It has nothing to do with the strength of abilities; it merely requires you to act as an intermediary." Duanmu Wugou stated.
Duanmu Han’s heart chilled, vaguely guessing that the other party might want him to help the Hidden Sect’s Duanmu Family make contacts with the upper echelons or with other ambitious forces to establish cooperative relations and plan for the future.
This was very similar to the path Zhang Wenfeng had taken before.
And the things the leader dreaded most were such affairs, with Zhang Wenfeng and the Zhang Family being thoroughly settled as the best example.
While Duanmu Han was thinking of a strategy, unsure how to refuse, he heard Duanmu Wugou say, "This time, my main purpose for coming out was to meet Yang Fei."
Duanmu Han was startled, "Meet Yang Fei?"
Although he was not clear about what had exactly happened after Yang Fei entered the Hidden Sect, he had heard that things did not go very pleasantly with the Duanmu Family.
Now, in the situation where Duanmu Wugou had ’sealed off’ the Hidden Sect in Divine Continent Country and still came out to find Yang Fei, what was his intent?
He looked questioningly at the other.
Duanmu Wugou was extremely patient, explaining, "There are some misunderstandings between us and Yang Fei, which can be cleared up if discussed."
Duanmu Han was still puzzled but nodded nonetheless, "If the elder only wishes to meet him once, it should not be difficult."
Duanmu Wugou smiled and nodded, "I know that for your Duanmu Family, this is not a difficult matter, which is why I came to find you after coming out."
Duanmu Han thought for a moment, then stiffly said, "May I ask the elder, what is the purpose of meeting Yang Fei this time? The elder might not know, but that young man is now together with Miss Qin from the Qin Family. The two spouses are deeply in love, and Miss Qin values him highly. If..."
"Hmph, if my Duanmu aristocratic family were truly intent on making enemies with them, not to mention the girl from the Qin Family, I wouldn’t even consider the entire Qin Family worth my attention. Don’t worry, I won’t cause any trouble this time. I just want to meet that young man and have a good talk," Duanmu Wugou said.
Duanmu Han’s heart was greatly reassured upon hearing this. He quickly said, "If that’s all, I will make sure to handle it for you."
"Hmm, make contact as soon as possible. We three will be waiting here," Duanmu Wugou said.
Duanmu Han nodded, then personally arranged for the three to stay at his house, sternly warning his clan members not to mention to outsiders that there were guests in the house.
After settling Duanmu Wugou and the others, Duanmu Han paced back and forth in his study. After pondering for a moment, he dialed Qin Huai’an’s phone number.
"Brother Duanmu," Qin Huai’an answered the phone, his voice coming through.
Duanmu Han smiled and said, "Hello, Brother Huai’an. I hope I’m not disturbing your meditation?"
"Living in the bustling city, it can hardly be called meditation. Is there something you need from me, Brother Duanmu?" Qin Huai’an asked.
"There is something I’d like to trouble Brother Huai’an with," Duanmu Han said.
"There’s no need for such formalities between us. Just speak frankly."
"I would like to meet your granddaughter and your grandson-in-law."
There was a slight pause on the other end of the line, followed by hearty laughter: "Is it also about that matter?"
Duanmu Han’s expression changed, and he laughed heartily, "Such an important matter certainly requires my attention. Besides, the Duanmu Family has several promising youths. If your granddaughter and grandson-in-law take a liking to them, I will let them go over there and be at their disposal."
"Such trivial matters could be handled with just a phone call by yourself. That girl is also your granddaughter; wouldn’t she listen to you?" Qin Huai’an said, laughing.
Duanmu Han was slightly moved. He hadn’t expected Qin Huai’an to be so trusting, despite the significant interests involved.
Although Yanyang was his granddaughter, the Qin Family was the Qin Family, and the Duanmu Family was the Duanmu Family. Although they were connected by marriage, they each had their own domains; from certain aspects, they were still competitors and were somewhat cautious of each other. He hadn’t expected Qin Huai’an to be so generous.
He hurriedly said, "That’s different. If you bring it up, even if Yanyang agrees, she would feel that it’s you, as her grandfather, using your influence to pressure her. That wouldn’t be appropriate. It’s better for me to meet them personally and have a word, how about that?"
"Since you want to see your own granddaughter, I will let her know, and you can head directly to Bear Mountain District," Qin Huai’an said. He felt that Duanmu Han didn’t really need to make this call, but his polite demeanor also showed his respect for him.
"Then, thank you very much."
After hanging up, Duanmu Han immediately called Duanmu Zhong to arrange a plane, as he planned to make a trip to Bear Mountain District.
Meanwhile, in the quadrangle dwelling, after giving it some thought, Qin Huai’an dialed Qin Yanyang’s phone.
After explaining the situation, he said, "I always feel like your grandfather must have some important matter he wants to discuss with you alone. The Duanmu Family has always had a harmonious relationship with us, and they did not partake in the Chu Family’s actions, so we should still show some respect for the Duanmu Family’s face."
"Okay, I understand," Qin Yanyang replied.
In the Yunwu Mountain, in Yang Fei’s dormitory, Qin Yanyang said to Yang Fei, "My grandfather is coming here to see us, it seems he has some matters."
Yang Fei said, "Let him come. As a couple, even if we have to visit the Hidden Sect again, we have nothing to fear. Besides, Duanmu Han seems to be a good person, not likely an enemy, right?"
Qin Yanyang shook her head, "That won’t be the case, but perhaps it’s also about the genetic fluid."
What Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei didn’t expect was that Duanmu Han would arrive so quickly.
A few hours later, Qin Yanyang received a phone call from a covert sentinel of the Military Department stationed around Yunwu Mountain, saying Duanmu Han had arrived.
Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei had already agreed that no outsiders were allowed to enter after the success of the Spirit Gathering Array, to avoid drawing envy.
"Ask his lordship to wait a moment; we will come to see him shortly," Qin Yanyang instructed, then hung up the phone.
Subsequently, the couple quickly made their way towards the valley’s exterior.