“In the Cold Water Valley, there is a powerful expert from our Imperial Pu family. I suspect very few people in the entire Imperial Pu family even know about this…”
Hesitating for a moment, Imperial Pu Yi finally spoke. If those hidden members of the Imperial Pu family were to learn that someone actually lived within the Cold Water Valley, they would undoubtedly be shocked beyond belief, for no one had entered the valley for decades.
Yet Siku Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a hidden expert within the concealed branch of the Imperial Pu family was not unusual; after all, any ancient and influential sect would have a few formidable figures capable of holding their ground.
“In the Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable expert from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu family…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one had entered the ravine for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing, influential family would have a few experts capable of maintaining their prestige.
These hidden individuals often represented the most lethal force of a concealed family, and each of them was likely a powerhouse far beyond the realm of ordinary martial artists…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he understood that even the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he knew that Huangpu Yi surely had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some critics but also to grant him an opportunity for growth. Moreover, if possible, I hope to invite that expert from the Huangpu family to emerge!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even back then, the person residing there was already incredibly powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert has chosen not to appear, it must be because they wish to focus on secluded cultivation. Inviting them out might go against their original intent. If they were to become angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried—could the hidden expert of the Huangpu family be an eccentric?
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert from our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. The position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has been vacant for so long, and the only explanation is that the person in the Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, occupied with his own affairs there.”
Although even Huangpu Yi did not know the exact identity of the person in the Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I’m not particularly interested in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t emerge within two days, I will certainly venture into the forbidden grounds of your Huangpu family.”
Not fully understanding the Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu did not press Huangpu Yi further. If Xiao Yufan encountered any extraordinary opportunities there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there were any dangers, he could not guarantee that he wouldn’t forcibly enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox hasn’t changed a bit. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him.”
Speaking in a teasing manner, Huangpu Yi was also quite satisfied with Xiao Yufan. However, ultimately, the two had no direct connection—their only link was through Huangpu Xian’er.
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor family like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t wanted to leave the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been wiped out days ago.”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the events of a few days ago. The hidden Guo family had angered him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by taking action himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many people are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also growing restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wanted to destroy them, or if others under his control wished to act against the Guo family, he would not intervene. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to those people, aren’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a faint, sinister smile crept onto his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You should know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so brazen…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned serious. As for the “they” he mentioned, perhaps only the two of them truly understood.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to die!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would have sensed that his grandfather was genuinely enraged, his body trembling slightly. When mentioning “those people,” the killing intent in his eyes was razor-sharp.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er’s situation. But I can sense that their ambitions run deeper—it’s likely not just about an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He did not wish to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition, but they certainly lack the strength. The hidden Tan family seems to have grown overly confident after years of peace.”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was the actions of “those people” that had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to gradually decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that “those people” might have connections with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to draw parallels. The hatred for “those people” had taken deep root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Ravine and invite the Grand Elder to emerge. This way, even if something happens in the future, we won’t be too overwhelmed—at least we’ll have a powerful ally.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered a leader among the hidden families—this strength was still insufficient. After all, there is always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. At the very least, when facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some reservations…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed that the martial world was about to become turbulent once more. With the resurgence of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon reveal themselves…
Despite knowing all this, Siku Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he knew that even the hidden experts of the concealed Imperial Pu family might not necessarily be stronger than him. On the other hand, he sensed that Imperial Pu Yi had more to say.
“I had your grandson go in not only to silence some critics, but also to grant him a rare opportunity. And if possible, I hope to bring forth the expert from our Imperial Pu family!”
Imperial Pu Yi had learned about the existence of the person in the Cold Water Valley several decades ago. At that time, the person inside had already been extremely powerful…
“If that expert from your family doesn’t wish to appear, he’s probably cultivating in seclusion. If you were to disturb him, wouldn’t you be going against his original intent? If you anger such an ancient figure, who knows what he might do!”
Siku Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not only a trial but also a significant experience. Considering how long the Cold Water Valley has existed, it was possible that Xiao Yufan might encounter some extraordinary fortune. Still, he felt a bit concerned about the hidden expert from the concealed branch of the Imperial Pu family—could he be some kind of eccentric?
“I think not. The expert from our family should be the Grand Elder. After all this time, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the Grand Elder himself has been in the Cold Water Valley attending to some important matters!”
Although even Imperial Pu Yi himself did not know exactly who was inside the Cold Water Valley, he could vaguely guess. If the person inside was indeed the long-lost Grand Elder, then things would become much simpler!
“I have no particular interest in your Imperial Pu family’s secrets, as long as Yufan remains safe. But if two more days pass and my grandson still doesn’t emerge, I will personally storm your family’s forbidden grounds!”
Since Siku Lingyu did not know much about the Cold Water Valley, he did not continue listening to Imperial Pu Yi’s explanation. If Xiao Yufan indeed encountered some rare fortune inside, he would naturally be delighted. However, if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t forcefully break into the forbidden area.
“Decades have passed, yet the Silver Fox remains unchanged. I suppose if you were to spread the word that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, no one would dare harm him anymore!”
Jokingly, Imperial Pu Yi expressed great satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. Ultimately, however, the two had no real connection—except for the link provided by Imperial Pu Xian’er.
“In the depths of Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable figure from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to only a handful within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one has entered there for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing faction would have a few such individuals to maintain their influence.
These hidden figures are often the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, and each of them is likely a powerhouse far beyond the realm of ordinary cultivators…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he knew that even the hidden powerhouse of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some critics but also to grant him an opportunity. If possible, I hope to bring out that hidden expert of the Huangpu family!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even back then, the person inside was already incredibly powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert doesn’t wish to emerge, it must be because they are in seclusion for cultivation. Forcing them out might go against their original intent. If they become angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried that the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert in Cold Water Ravine is likely our Grand Elder. The position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has been vacant for so long, and the only explanation is that the person in the ravine is the Grand Elder, attending to his own affairs there!”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I have little interest in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t emerge within two days, I will certainly venture into your family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not fully understanding Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t let Huangpu Yi continue. If Xiao Yufan encountered any fortune there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t forcefully enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him.”
Huangpu Yi spoke in a teasing manner, showing his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. However, in the end, the two had no direct connection, with Huangpu Xian’er being the only link between them…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor faction like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t left the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been eradicated days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the recent events. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by personally avenging himself could Yufan overcome his inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also growing restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. If Silver Fox Lingyu wished to destroy them, or if others under his control wanted to act against the Guo family, he wouldn’t interfere. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to those people, aren’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a sinister smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so brazen…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he referred to was likely understood only by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to perish!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would have sensed that his grandfather was genuinely enraged. His body trembled slightly, and his eyes radiated a sharp killing intent when speaking of those people.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er’s matter. But I can sense their ambition—it’s not just about an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They might have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family seems to have grown overly confident after years of peace.”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was those people who had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that those people might have ties with the hidden Tan family, Situ Lingyu couldn’t help but let his thoughts wander. His hatred for those individuals had long taken root in his heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter Cold Water Ravine and bring out the Grand Elder. This way, if anything happens in the future, we won’t be caught off guard. At least we’ll have a powerful ally.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered the leader among hidden families—it still wasn’t enough. After all, there’s always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. Even against the hidden Tan family, he felt a sense of unease…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent again. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon reveal themselves…
“In the Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable expert from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi slowly revealed this information. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one has entered it for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing faction would have a few such individuals to maintain their influence.
These hidden figures often represent the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, and each of them is likely a powerhouse far beyond the realm of ordinary martial artists…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he understood that even the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he knew Huangpu Yi surely had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some critics but also to grant him an opportunity. If possible, I hope to invite that expert from our Huangpu family to emerge!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even back then, the person inside was already incredibly powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert doesn’t wish to emerge, it must be because they are focused on secluded cultivation. Inviting them out might go against their original intent. If they were to become angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not only a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried whether the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert in our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in the Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, with his own tasks to attend to there.”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in the Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I’m not particularly interested in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t appear within two days, I will definitely venture into your Huangpu family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not fully understanding the Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t let Huangpu Yi continue. If Xiao Yufan were to encounter some extraordinary fortune there, he would naturally be delighted. But if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t force his way into the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him.”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. However, at the core, the two had no direct relationship, with Huangpu Xian’er serving as the only connection…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor faction like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t left the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been wiped out days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the events of a few days ago. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by taking action himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some from the hidden families are also growing restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wanted to destroy them, or if others under his control wished to act against the Guo family, he wouldn’t interfere. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to those people, aren’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a sinister smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You should know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t possess the strength to be so brazen…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he mentioned was likely understood only by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to perish!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would surely sense that his grandfather was genuinely enraged, his body trembling slightly. When mentioning “those people,” the killing intent in his eyes was razor-sharp.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently used Xian’er’s matter to propose an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family. But I can sense their ambition—it’s likely not just about forming an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They might have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family seems to have grown overly confident after years of peace.”
Recalling the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed deeply. Back then, it was the actions of “those people” that led to the gradual decline of the once-thriving hidden Situ family…
Hearing Huangpu Yi suggest that “those people” might have ties with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to draw connections. The hatred for “those people” had taken deep root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Ravine and invite the Grand Elder to emerge. This way, if anything were to happen in the future, we would have a powerful ally to rely on, making things less troublesome.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered the leader among hidden families—such strength was still insufficient. After all, there is always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. At least when facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent once more, with the revival of ancient martial arts and the emergence of so-called experts from the shadows…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many people have started stirring up trouble? Some members of the hidden families have also grown restless!”
“In the depths of Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable expert from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one had ventured there for decades.
Yet, Situ Lingyu showed little surprise. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual. After all, any long-standing faction would have a few such experts to maintain their influence.
These hidden individuals often represented the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, each likely surpassing the realm of condensed power, their strength unparalleled…
Even with this knowledge, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth and remained silent. On one hand, he understood that even the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than himself. On the other hand, he knew Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some mouths but also to grant him an opportunity. If possible, I hope to bring out that expert from our Huangpu family!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even then, the individual within was already immensely powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert chooses not to emerge, it must be because they wish to continue their secluded cultivation. Bringing them out might go against their original intent. If angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried—what if the hidden expert of the Huangpu family turned out to be an eccentric?
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert in our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, occupied with his own affairs there.”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I have little interest in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t appear within two days, I will certainly venture into your family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not fully understanding Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t press Huangpu Yi further. If Xiao Yufan encountered any fortune there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there was danger, he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t forcefully enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, yet Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare lay a hand on him.”
Huangpu Yi spoke with a hint of amusement, quite satisfied with Xiao Yufan. Yet, in the end, the two had no direct connection—their only link was through Huangpu Xian’er…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor family like the hidden Guo clan dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t left the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been wiped out days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu recalled the events of a few days ago. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by acting himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also growing restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. If Silver Fox Lingyu wished to destroy them, or if others under his control wanted to act against the Guo family, he wouldn’t intervene. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You mean those people, don’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a faint, sinister smile crept onto his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You know as well as I do that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so bold…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he referred to was likely understood only by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to perish!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would have sensed his grandfather’s genuine anger, his body trembling slightly. When mentioning those people, the killing intent in his eyes was razor-sharp.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er’s situation. But I can sense their ambition—it’s likely more than just an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t wish to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family—it seems their prolonged peace has made them increasingly overconfident.”
Recalling the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. Back then, it was those people who had acted, causing the once-thriving hidden Situ family to gradually decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi suggest that those people might have ties with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to speculate. The hatred for those individuals had already taken deep root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter Cold Water Ravine and bring out the Grand Elder. This way, even if something happens in the future, we won’t be too overwhelmed. At least we’ll have a powerful ally.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered the leader among hidden families—it still wasn’t enough. After all, there’s always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. When facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent once more. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon emerge from the shadows…
“You mean… them,” Siku Lingyu’s face turned icy cold, a sinister smirk unconsciously curling his lips.
“In the Cold Water Ravine, there resides a powerful figure from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu family…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one has entered there for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing faction would have a few formidable individuals to maintain their influence.
These hidden figures are often the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, and each of them is likely a powerhouse far beyond the realm of ordinary martial artists…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu’s lips merely twitched, and he remained silent. On one hand, he understood that even the hidden powerhouse of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he knew Huangpu Yi surely had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some people but also to grant him an opportunity. And if possible, to invite that expert from our Huangpu family to emerge!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even back then, the person inside was already incredibly powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert doesn’t wish to emerge, it must be because they are in seclusion for cultivation. Forcing them out might go against their original intent. If they were angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried that the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The powerhouse in our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in the Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, and he has his own reasons for staying there.”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know exactly who was inside the Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I’m not particularly interested in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t appear within two days, I will definitely venture into your Huangpu family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not being too familiar with the Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t let Huangpu Yi continue. If Xiao Yufan encountered any fortune there, he would naturally be delighted. But if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t forcefully enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox hasn’t changed a bit. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him.”
Speaking in a teasing manner, Huangpu Yi was also quite satisfied with Xiao Yufan. However, in the end, the two had no direct relationship. The only connection was through Huangpu Xian’er as a medium…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a small fry like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t wanted to leave the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been wiped out days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the events of a few days ago. The hidden Guo family had angered him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by taking action himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many people are starting to stir? Some from the hidden families are also becoming restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wanted to destroy them, or if others under his control wanted to take action, he wouldn’t interfere. After all, the fate of the Guo family was none of his concern.
“You mean those people, don’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a sinister smile unconsciously formed on his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting too arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You should know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so bold…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned serious. As for who “they” referred to, perhaps only the two of them knew.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to die!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would have sensed that his grandfather was genuinely furious. His body even trembled slightly, and when mentioning “those people,” the killing intent in his eyes was sharp.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er as leverage. But I can sense that their ambitions are far greater than just an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They might have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family has grown too confident after years of peace.”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brows furrowed tightly. It was those people who had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that those people might have ties with the hidden Tan family, Situ Lingyu couldn’t help but let his imagination run wild. His hatred for “those people” had taken deep root in his heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Ravine and invite the Grand Elder to emerge. This way, if anything happens in the future, we won’t be too overwhelmed. At least we’ll have a powerful ally.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered the leader among hidden families—it still wasn’t enough. After all, there are always greater powers beyond one’s reach. At least when facing the hidden Tan family, he still had some reservations…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought. He began to ponder Huangpu Yi’s words carefully. It seemed that the martial world was about to become turbulent again. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon reveal themselves…
Imperial Pu Yi’s expression was equally grave. The “them” he referred to was likely understood only by the two of them.
“In the depths of Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable figure from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi slowly revealed this information. If the hidden members of the Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one has ventured there for decades.
Yet, Situ Lingyu showed little surprise. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as every long-standing faction has its own formidable guardians.
These hidden individuals often represent the most lethal force of a concealed family, each likely surpassing the realm of condensed power, making them incredibly formidable…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he understood that even the hidden powerhouse of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some mouths but also to grant him an opportunity. If possible, I hope to invite that expert from our Huangpu family to emerge!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even then, the individual there was already immensely powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert chooses not to emerge, it must be for the sake of secluded cultivation. Forcing them out might go against their original intent. If angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. Given the long existence of Cold Water Ravine, it was possible that Xiao Yufan might encounter some extraordinary fortune. However, he also worried that the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert in our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, occupied with his own affairs there!”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I’m not particularly interested in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t emerge in two days, I will certainly venture into your family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not fully understanding Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t press Huangpu Yi further. If Xiao Yufan encountered any extraordinary fortune there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t forcefully enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him!”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. Ultimately, the two had no direct connection, with Huangpu Xian’er serving as the only link between them…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor faction like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t wanted to leave the revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been eradicated days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the recent events. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he chose to leave the act of vengeance to Xiao Yufan, as only by personally avenging could he dispel the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also becoming restless!”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wished to destroy them, he wouldn’t intervene, as the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to those people, aren’t you?” Situ Lingyu’s face turned cold, and a sinister smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting too arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t possess the strength to be so audacious…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he referred to was likely understood only by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to perish!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would sense that his grandfather was genuinely enraged, his body trembling slightly. When mentioning “those people,” the killing intent in his eyes was sharp and unrelenting.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er’s matter. But I can sense their ambition; it’s not just about an alliance…”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long, as he didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition but lack the strength. The hidden Tan family has grown overly confident from years of peace!”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was the actions of “those people” that led to the gradual decline of the once-thriving hidden Situ family…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that “those people” might have connections with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to draw parallels. The hatred for “those people” had taken deep root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter Cold Water Ravine and invite the Grand Elder to emerge. This way, if anything happens in the future, we won’t be too overwhelmed, at least having a powerful ally!”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong, even considered the leader among hidden families, such strength was still insufficient. After all, there’s always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. Facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought, pondering Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent again, with the revival of ancient martial arts and the emergence of so-called powerful figures…
If Xiao Yufan had been present, he would surely have sensed that his grandfather was genuinely furious—his entire body slightly trembling, and the killing intent in his eyes was razor-sharp when he mentioned those people.
“In the Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable figure from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one had ventured there for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing lineage would have a few strong individuals to maintain their influence.
These hidden figures often represented the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, each likely surpassing the strength of those at the peak of their cultivation, immensely powerful…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he knew that even the hidden powerhouse of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some critics but also to grant him an opportunity. And if possible, to invite that formidable figure from our Huangpu family to emerge!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even then, the individual there was already incredibly powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert doesn’t wish to emerge, it must be because he seeks seclusion for cultivation. Inviting him out might go against his original intent. If he were angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried—could the hidden expert of the Huangpu family be an eccentric?
“Probably not. The powerful figure from our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in the Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, with his own tasks to attend to there.”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in the Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I have little interest in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t appear within two days, I will surely venture into your Huangpu family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not deeply familiar with the Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t press Huangpu Yi further. If Xiao Yufan encountered any fortune there, he would naturally be delighted. But if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t force his way into the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare lay a hand on him.”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. Ultimately, however, the two had no direct connection—their only link was through Huangpu Xian’er.
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor family like the hidden Guo clan dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t left the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been eradicated days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu recalled the recent events. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by acting himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons.
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also growing restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wanted to destroy them, he wouldn’t intervene. The fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You mean those people, don’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a sinister smile unconsciously formed on his lips.
“I’m not certain, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so bold…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he referred to was likely understood only by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to die!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would sense that his grandfather was genuinely enraged, his body trembling slightly. When mentioning “those people,” the killing intent in his eyes was sharp and unrelenting.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er’s matter. But I can sense their ambition—it’s likely more than just an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu.
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family seems to have grown overly confident after years of peace.”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was those people who had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to decline.
Hearing Huangpu Yi suggest that those people might have ties with the hidden Tan family, Situ Lingyu couldn’t help but speculate. His hatred for them had taken deep root in his heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Ravine and invite the Grand Elder to emerge. If anything happens in the future, we’ll have a powerful ally to rely on, making it easier to handle.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered a leader among the hidden families—it still wasn’t enough. After all, there are always greater powers beyond one’s sight. Facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns.
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent again. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon reveal themselves…
Imperial Pu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the subject for long. He did not wish to reopen Siku Lingyu’s wounds…
“In the Cold Water Ravine, there resides a formidable expert from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi slowly revealed this information. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one has entered it for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu was not particularly surprised. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing faction would have a few experts capable of maintaining order.
These hidden individuals often represent the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, and each of them is likely a powerhouse far beyond the realm of ordinary cultivators…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he understood that even the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he knew that Huangpu Yi surely had more to say.
“I sent your grandson in there not only to silence some people but also to grant him an opportunity. If possible, I hope to bring out that expert from our Huangpu family!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even back then, the person inside was already incredibly powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert doesn’t wish to emerge, it must be because they are in seclusion for cultivation. Bringing them out might go against their original intent. If they were to become angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not only a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. However, he was also somewhat concerned that the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert in our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in the Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, and he has his own matters to attend to there.”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in the Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, then things would become much simpler!
“I’m not particularly interested in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t appear within the next two days, I will definitely venture into the forbidden grounds of your Huangpu family.”
Not being very familiar with the Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t let Huangpu Yi continue. If Xiao Yufan were to encounter any extraordinary fortune in the ravine, he would naturally be delighted. But if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t forcefully enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox hasn’t changed at all. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him.”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. However, in the end, the two had no direct relationship. The only connection was through Huangpu Xian’er as a medium…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that formidable. Even a minor faction like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t wanted to leave the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been wiped out days ago.”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the events of a few days ago. The hidden Guo family had already provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by taking action himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many people are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also becoming restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wanted to destroy them, or if others under his control wished to take action against the Guo family, he wouldn’t intervene. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to those people, aren’t you?” A chill appeared on Situ Lingyu’s face, and a cold smile unconsciously formed at the corner of his mouth.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. It’s likely they have some connection with those people. You should understand that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so bold…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned serious. As for the “they” he mentioned, perhaps only the two of them truly understood.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to die!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would surely sense that his grandfather was genuinely enraged. His body even began to tremble slightly, and when mentioning those people, the killing intent in his eyes was sharp and unrelenting.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently used Xian’er’s matter to propose an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family. But I can sense that they have grand ambitions, likely more than just an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They might have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family has grown increasingly confident after years of peace.”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was those people who had acted, causing the once-thriving hidden Situ family to gradually decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that those people might have ties with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to speculate. The hatred for those individuals had already taken deep root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Ravine and bring out the Grand Elder. This way, even if something happens in the future, we won’t be too troubled. At least we’ll have a powerful ally.”
With a light sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent after speaking. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered the leader among the hidden families—such strength was still insufficient. After all, there is always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. At the very least, when facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed that the martial world was about to become turbulent once again. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon emerge from the shadows…
“In the Cold Water Gorge, there resides a formidable figure from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to only a handful within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to learn that someone still lived in the Cold Water Gorge, they would surely be astounded, as no one has entered that place for decades.
Yet, Situ Lingyu showed little surprise. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, for every ancient lineage has its own guardians who command respect.
These hidden individuals often serve as the ultimate trump card for a family, and each of them is likely a force far surpassing the realm of mere martial prowess…
Even knowing this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he understood that the hidden powerhouse of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than himself. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some mouths but also to grant him an opportunity. And if possible, to invite that master of the Huangpu family to emerge!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Gorge for decades, and even back then, the person within was already immensely powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s master does not wish to appear, it must be because he seeks seclusion for cultivation. To summon him might go against his original intent, and if he were angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Gorge had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary fortune. Yet, he also worried—could the hidden master of the Huangpu family be an eccentric?
“Probably not. The master in the Cold Water Gorge is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that he is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, and he has his own purpose in the Cold Water Gorge.”
Though even Huangpu Yi did not know the exact identity of the person within, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler.
“I have little interest in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson does not appear within two days, I will certainly venture into your family’s forbidden grounds.”
Not fully understanding the Cold Water Gorge, Situ Lingyu did not press Huangpu Yi further. If Xiao Yufan encountered any fortune there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there were danger, he could not guarantee that he would not force his way into the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him.”
Huangpu Yi spoke with a hint of amusement, clearly quite satisfied with Xiao Yufan. Yet, in the end, the two had no direct connection—their only link was through Huangpu Xian’er.
“My reputation as Silver Fox is not that formidable. Even a minor family like the hidden Guo clan dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t left the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been wiped out days ago.”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu recalled the recent events. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, for only by taking action himself could Yufan overcome the inner demons.
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some within the hidden families are also growing restless.”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Even if Silver Fox Lingyu wished to destroy them, or if others under his control wanted to act, he would not interfere. The fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You mean those people, don’t you?” A cold glint appeared in Situ Lingyu’s eyes, and a faint, chilling smile crept onto his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You know as well as I do that the hidden Tan family alone does not possess the strength to be so bold…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he referred to was likely understood only by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to perish.”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would have sensed his grandfather’s fury—his body trembling slightly, and the killing intent in his eyes sharp and unrelenting when mentioning those people.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently tried to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family using Xian’er as leverage. But I can sense their ambition—it’s not just about an alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He did not wish to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu.
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition, but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family has grown overly confident after years of peace.”
Recalling the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. Back then, it was those people who had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to decline.
Now, hearing Huangpu Yi suggest that those people might be connected to the hidden Tan family, how could he not draw parallels? His hatred for them had taken deep root in his heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Gorge and invite the Grand Elder to emerge. If anything were to happen in the future, we would have a powerful ally to rely on.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Though the hidden Huangpu family was strong—strong enough to be considered a leader among the hidden families—it was still not enough. After all, there is always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. Even facing the hidden Tan family, he harbored some reservations.
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent once more. With the resurgence of ancient martial arts, many so-called masters would soon reveal themselves…
“Within the Cold Water Ravine resides a formidable expert from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi spoke slowly. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Ravine, they would surely be astounded, as no one had entered it for decades.
Yet, Situ Lingyu showed little surprise. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as any long-standing lineage would have a few such individuals to maintain their influence.
These hidden figures often represented the most lethal force of a concealed family, each likely surpassing the realm of condensed power, making them incredibly formidable…
Even with this knowledge, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he knew that even the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than him. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I sent your grandson in there not only to silence some critics but also to grant him an opportunity. If possible, I hope to bring out that expert from our Huangpu family!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Ravine for decades, and even then, the person inside was already immensely powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s expert doesn’t wish to emerge, it’s likely because they are in seclusion for cultivation. Bringing them out might go against their original intent. If angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Ravine had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter something extraordinary. Yet, he also worried that the hidden expert of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The expert in our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. For so long, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person in the Cold Water Ravine is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, occupied with his own affairs there!”
Although even Huangpu Yi didn’t know the exact identity of the person in the Cold Water Ravine, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I’m not particularly interested in the secrets of your Huangpu family. As long as Yufan is safe, that’s all that matters. If my grandson doesn’t emerge within two days, I will certainly venture into the forbidden grounds of your Huangpu family!”
Not fully understanding the Cold Water Ravine, Situ Lingyu didn’t let Huangpu Yi continue. If Xiao Yufan encountered any opportunities there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there were any dangers, he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t force his way into the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox hasn’t changed a bit. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, I doubt anyone would dare to touch him!”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. Ultimately, the two had no direct connection, with Huangpu Xian’er serving as the only link between them…
“My reputation as Silver Fox isn’t that grand. Even a minor family like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t wanted to leave the chance for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been eradicated days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu recalled the recent events. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the opportunity for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by taking action himself could Yufan overcome his inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir? Some from the hidden families are also growing restless!”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. If Silver Fox Lingyu wanted to destroy them, or if others under his control wished to act against the Guo family, he wouldn’t interfere. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to those people, aren’t you?” A chill appeared on Situ Lingyu’s face, and a cold smile unconsciously formed on his lips.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting rather arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You know that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t have the strength to be so bold…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned serious. The “they” he mentioned was perhaps only understood by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has ties with them, then they deserve to die!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would have sensed his grandfather’s genuine anger, as his body began to tremble slightly. When mentioning those people, the killing intent in his eyes was sharp and unrelenting.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently used Xian’er’s situation to propose an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family. But I can sense their ambition—it’s likely more than just an alliance…”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for too long. He didn’t want to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition but certainly not the strength. The hidden Tan family seems to have grown overly confident after years of peace!”
Thinking back to the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was those people who had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that those people might have ties with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to draw connections. The hatred for those people had taken deep root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Ravine and bring out the Grand Elder. This way, if anything happens in the future, we’ll have a powerful ally to rely on, making things less troublesome.”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong, even considered the leader among hidden families, such strength was still insufficient. After all, there’s always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. Facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought as he pondered Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent again, with the revival of ancient martial arts and many so-called experts emerging from the shadows…
“That’s exactly why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Valley—to bring out the Grand Elder. That way, even if something happens in the future, we won’t be unprepared. At the very least, we’ll have a powerful ally!”
“In the Cold Water Gorge, there resides a formidable figure from our Huangpu family. This is a secret known to very few within the entire Huangpu clan…”
After a moment of hesitation, Huangpu Yi slowly revealed this information. If the hidden Huangpu family were to discover that someone still lived in the Cold Water Gorge, they would surely be astounded, as no one had ventured there for decades.
However, Situ Lingyu showed little surprise. The existence of a powerful figure within the hidden Huangpu family was not unusual, as every long-standing faction had its own guardians who could command respect.
These hidden individuals often represented the most lethal weapons of a concealed family, each likely surpassing the realm of mere skill, embodying unparalleled strength…
Even with this knowledge, Situ Lingyu’s expression merely twitched, and he remained silent. On one hand, he knew that even the hidden powerhouse of the Huangpu family might not be significantly stronger than himself. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to disclose.
“I sent your grandson there not only to silence some critics but also to offer him a chance at a great fortune. Moreover, if possible, to invite our Huangpu family’s master out of seclusion!”
Huangpu Yi had known about the presence in the Cold Water Gorge for decades, and even then, the individual was already immensely powerful…
“If your Huangpu family’s master chooses not to emerge, it must be for the sake of secluded cultivation. To disturb him might go against his original intentions. If angered, who knows what such an ancient figure might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not just a trial but also an experience. The Cold Water Gorge had existed for so long that Xiao Yufan might indeed encounter some extraordinary event. Yet, he also worried that the hidden master of the Huangpu family might be an eccentric.
“That shouldn’t be the case. The powerful figure from our Huangpu family is likely the Grand Elder. The position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant for so long, the only explanation being that the person in the Cold Water Gorge is the Grand Elder of the Huangpu family, engaged in his own affairs there!”
Although even Huangpu Yi did not know the exact identity of the person in the Cold Water Gorge, he could vaguely guess. If it were the Grand Elder who had disappeared decades ago, things would become much simpler!
“I have little interest in the secrets of your Huangpu family, as long as Yufan is safe. If my grandson does not appear within two days, I will certainly venture into your family’s forbidden grounds!”
Not fully understanding the Cold Water Gorge, Situ Lingyu did not press Huangpu Yi further. If Xiao Yufan encountered any extraordinary event there, he would naturally be pleased. But if there were any danger, he could not guarantee that he would not forcibly enter the forbidden grounds.
“Decades have passed, and Silver Fox remains unchanged. If you were to announce that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, surely no one would dare to harm him!”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his satisfaction with Xiao Yufan, though ultimately, the two were unrelated, connected only through Huangpu Xian’er…
“My reputation as Silver Fox is not that formidable. Even a minor faction like the hidden Guo family dared to target my grandson. If I hadn’t left the opportunity for revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have been eradicated days ago!”
With a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the recent events. The hidden Guo family had provoked him, but he had left the chance for revenge to Xiao Yufan, as only by personally avenging could he dispel the inner demons…
“Brother Lingyu, have you noticed that many are beginning to stir, and some from the hidden families are becoming restless?”
Huangpu Yi had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Whether Silver Fox Lingyu wished to destroy them or others under his control wanted to act against the Guo family, he would not intervene, as the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You mean those people?” A chill appeared on Situ Lingyu’s face, and a cold smile unconsciously formed on his lips.
“I’m not certain, but the hidden Tan family has been acting too arrogantly lately. They must have some connection with those people. You should know that the hidden Tan family alone does not possess the strength to be so brazen…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned grave. The “they” he referred to might only be understood by the two of them.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has connections with them, then they deserve to perish!”
If Xiao Yufan were present, he would sense that his grandfather was genuinely enraged, his body trembling slightly. When mentioning those people, the killing intent in his eyes was sharp.
“I’m merely speculating. The hidden Tan family recently used Xian’er’s matter to propose an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family. But I can sense their ambition; it’s likely not just about an alliance…”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the issue for too long, as he did not wish to reopen old wounds for Situ Lingyu…
“An alliance? Does the hidden Tan family aspire to dominate the martial world? They likely have the ambition but not the strength. The hidden Tan family, it seems, has grown overly confident from prolonged peace!”
Recalling the events that befell the hidden Situ family decades ago, Situ Lingyu’s brow furrowed tightly. It was those people who had caused the once-thriving hidden Situ family to decline…
Hearing Huangpu Yi mention that those people might have connections with the hidden Tan family, it was impossible for him not to speculate. The hatred for those people had already taken root in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Gorge, to invite the Grand Elder out. This way, even if something happens in the future, it won’t be too troublesome to handle, at least with a powerful ally!”
With a sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent. Although the hidden Huangpu family was strong, powerful enough to be considered the leader among hidden families, this strength was still insufficient. After all, there is always someone stronger, and the heavens are vast. At least when facing the hidden Tan family, he still harbored some concerns…
Situ Lingyu also remained silent, deep in thought, continuously pondering Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world would once again become turbulent, with the revival of ancient martial arts, and many so-called powerhouses would emerge from obscurity…
Siku Lingyu did not speak further, lost in thought as he pondered Imperial Pu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world was about to become turbulent once again. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon reveal themselves…
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