“In the Cold Water Valley, there resides a powerful expert from our Huangpu family. I suspect very few people in the entire Huangpu family even know about this…”
Huangpu Yi hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking. If the hidden members of the Huangpu family were to learn that someone still lived within the Cold Water Valley, they would undoubtedly be shocked beyond belief—after all, no one had entered the valley for decades.
Situ Lingyu, however, was not particularly surprised. The existence of a hidden expert within the Huangpu family was nothing out of the ordinary, as any ancient and influential family would naturally have a few formidable experts capable of stabilizing the situation.
These hidden individuals were often the most dangerous trump cards a hidden clan possessed, and each of them was likely far superior to those who had reached the Qi Condensation stage—extremely powerful…
Even though he understood this, Situ Lingyu merely twitched the corner of his mouth without speaking. On one hand, he knew that even the hidden experts of the Huangpu family might not necessarily be much stronger than him. On the other hand, he sensed that Huangpu Yi had more to say.
“I had your grandson enter the valley not only to silence some people’s mouths, but also to grant him a rare opportunity for cultivation. And if possible, I hope to invite out that expert from our Huangpu family!”
Huangpu Yi had learned about the existence of someone inside the Cold Water Valley decades ago, and even back then, the person within was already extremely powerful…
“If that expert from your Huangpu family doesn’t wish to appear, he’s probably cultivating in seclusion. If you were to disturb him, wouldn’t that go against his original intent? If you provoke such an old relic, who knows what he might do!”
Situ Lingyu understood that this opportunity was not only a test but also an experience. The Cold Water Valley had existed for such a long time—perhaps Xiao Yufan really would encounter some extraordinary fortune. Still, he felt some concern. He wondered whether that hidden expert from the Huangpu family might be some kind of eccentric.
“I don’t think that will happen. The expert from our Huangpu family is probably the Grand Elder. After all this time, the position of the Grand Elder’s lineage has remained vacant. The only explanation is that the person is indeed the Grand Elder of our Huangpu family, and he must have important matters to attend to within the Cold Water Valley!”
Although even Huangpu 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 the secrets of your Huangpu family—as long as Yufan is safe. But if two more days pass and my grandson still doesn’t emerge, I will personally storm your Huangpu family’s restricted area!”
Since Situ Lingyu didn’t know much about the Cold Water Valley, he did not continue listening to Huangpu Yi’s explanation. If Xiao Yufan indeed encountered some rare fortune within the valley, he would naturally be delighted. However, if there were any danger, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t forcefully intrude into the forbidden grounds.
“It’s been decades, and the Silver Fox still hasn’t changed a bit. I suppose if you were to spread the word that Xiao Yufan is your grandson, no one would dare harm him anymore!”
Jokingly, Huangpu Yi expressed his great satisfaction with Xiao Yufan. However, in the end, the two of them had no direct connection. The only link between them was ultimately Huangpu Xian’er…
“My reputation as the Silver Fox isn’t quite that formidable. Even a minor family like the hidden Guo clan dared to scheme against my grandson. If it weren’t for wanting to leave the revenge to Yufan, the hidden Guo family would have already been wiped out a few days ago!”
Letting out a cold snort, Situ Lingyu quickly recalled the events of a few days prior. The hidden Guo family had already provoked his wrath, yet he still chose to leave the opportunity for revenge, because only by Xiao Yufan’s own hands could he truly overcome the inner demons haunting his heart…
“Do you, Brother Lingyu, sense that many people have started to stir, and some members of the hidden families have also become restless?”
Huangpu Yi naturally had no connection with the hidden Guo family. Whether it was the Silver Fox Situ Lingyu who wanted to destroy them or someone else with the authority to command, he would not intervene if they decided to act against the hidden Guo family. After all, the fate of the Guo family was of no concern to him.
“You’re referring to *them*, aren’t you?” Situ Lingyu’s face darkened slightly, and an icy, sinister smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the hidden Tan family has been acting too arrogant lately. I suspect they must have some connection with *them*. You know as well as I do that the hidden Tan family alone doesn’t possess the strength to act so boldly…”
Huangpu Yi’s expression also turned solemn. The “them” he referred to was likely a secret only the two of them fully understood.
“If the hidden Tan family truly has any connection with *them*, then they deserve to die!”
If Xiao Yufan had been present, he would certainly have sensed that his grandfather was genuinely furious—his entire body slightly trembling, and the killing intent in his eyes was extremely sharp when he mentioned *them*.
“This is just my speculation. This time, the hidden Tan family used Xian’er’s matter as leverage to form an alliance with our hidden Huangpu family. However, I could sense that they harbor great ambitions—this is likely not just a simple alliance.”
Huangpu Yi chuckled lightly, not dwelling on the topic for long. He did not wish to reopen Situ Lingyu’s wounds…
“An alliance? Do you mean the hidden Tan family actually wants to dominate the martial world? They may have the ambition, but I doubt they possess the strength. It seems that years of peace have made the hidden Tan family increasingly arrogant!”
Thinking back to the events that had occurred decades ago involving the hidden Situ family, Situ Lingyu furrowed his brows tightly. Back then, it was precisely *those people* who had taken action, leading to the gradual decline of the once-prosperous hidden Situ family…
Now, hearing from Huangpu Yi that *those people* might have some connection with the hidden Tan family, how could he not feel a surge of thoughts? The hatred for *them* had already deeply rooted itself in Situ Lingyu’s heart.
“That’s precisely why I wanted Yufan to enter the Cold Water Valley this time—to invite out the Grand Elder. That way, even if something happens in the future, dealing with it won’t be too difficult. At the very least, we’ll have a powerful ally on our side!”
Letting out a light sigh, Huangpu Yi fell silent after speaking. Although the hidden Huangpu family was indeed powerful, strong enough to be considered the leading force among hidden families, such strength was still insufficient. After all, there would always be someone stronger beyond the horizon. Facing the hidden Tan family, he still felt a trace of concern deep within his heart…
Situ Lingyu did not speak further either. He fell into deep thought, continuously pondering Huangpu Yi’s words. It seemed the martial world would soon be thrown into turmoil once again. With the revival of ancient martial arts, many so-called experts would soon reveal themselves and emerge from the shadows…
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