Liu Meng sighed and could only comply with Qian Rou Rou.
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Crimson Serpent Sect.
A roar of extreme anger erupted from the back mountain, "Kill my Xue'er! I don't care who you are, I, Ye Ji, will surely exterminate your nine generations."
The disciples of the Crimson Serpent Sect, from top to bottom, were startled by this roar filled with killing intent.
What shocked them even more was that Elder Ye Ji's daughter, Ye Xue, had been killed in the secular world!
For the Crimson Serpent Sect, this was also an extremely sensational event.
A green shadow streaked across the back mountain and appeared before the front hall of the Crimson Serpent Sect.
"Ye Ji, what exactly happened to Xue'er? How could she have been killed?"
Seated at the head of the hall was a middle-aged man. The man had prominent cheekbones and a pair of narrow, deep-set eyes, like the eyes of a venomous snake, giving him a sinister aura.
"Sect Master, Xue'er was killed at the Changsun family in the capital. Ye Ji requests permission to leave the mountain and avenge Xue'er!"
Ye Ji appeared to be in her mid-thirties, with smooth, full skin, not a single wrinkle visible.
At this moment, her captivating eyes were filled with fury.
"I watched Xue'er grow up. Her affairs are our Crimson Serpent Sect's affairs. Tell me the details first!"
The Sect Master of the Crimson Serpent Sect, codenamed Crimson Tail Snake, asked in a deep voice.
Ye Ji quickly reported the entire incident to Crimson Tail Snake.
"Xue'er wanted to gain some experience at the Changsun family. She never expected that she would be killed by a young man surnamed Ye while accompanying Changsun Han out to the Tang family!"
Ye Ji grew more indignant as she spoke, her terrifying aura causing the surrounding disciples to tremble.
"You and I both know Xue'er's strength. For someone surnamed Ye to be able to kill her directly means that the opponent's cultivation is far above Xue'er's!"
Crimson Tail Snake showed a thoughtful expression. "I think this matter is not that simple. The Changsun family is likely trying to use a borrowed knife to kill."
"I don't care if Changsun Changkong is using a borrowed knife to kill, I only know that my Xue'er was killed! Regardless, I must go to the capital!"
Ye Ji was filled with killing intent, she couldn't wait any longer, wishing she could fly directly to the capital to avenge her daughter.
"So be it!"
Seeing that Ye Ji only cared about avenging her daughter, Crimson Tail Snake could only caution her, "However, you need to proceed with caution. Changsun Changkong, as the head of the Changsun family, one of the seven great families of the capital, is definitely an old fox."
"I always feel that he must be hiding something in this matter!"
"Sect Master, rest assured. If that old fox Changsun Changkong dares to use me, I will feed him to my spirit snake!!"
As she spoke, a small snake, as thick as chopsticks and entirely emerald green, emerged from the collar of Ye Ji's robe, its pair of blood-red, pea-sized eyes staring directly at Crimson Tail Snake.
Hiss—
A snake, as thick as an arm and entirely crimson red like fire, lying beside Crimson Tail Snake, suddenly poked its head out and hissed at Ye Ji's spirit snake.
Seeing this, Crimson Tail Snake reached out and gently stroked his spirit snake in front of him, saying, "I didn't expect your spirit snake to transform again after your three months of seclusion."
"It's all thanks to the Sect Master's Spirit Snake Pill." Ye Ji beckoned, and the spirit snake coiled in her hand. "Sect Master, Ye Ji is leaving the mountain now."
After Ye Ji left.
A bald man with a black snake-headed headdress spoke in the hall, "Sect Master, with Ye Ji descending the mountain, it might attract the attention of other sects."
"The Crimson Serpent Sect has rarely been active in the secular world, and the Chinese authorities have been very strict with us over the years."
Crimson Tail Snake's expression was somewhat gloomy.
"Sect Master, those guardians of the Chinese authorities haven't appeared for over a decade. Could it be..."
"Impossible!"
Crimson Tail Snake interrupted him. "If any of those guardians were to fall, there would definitely be celestial phenomena!"
"Should our Crimson Serpent Sect remain holed up in the sect forever?"
The bald man's expression turned fierce, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
"From what I know, the Dao Seeking Sect and the Thunderclap Gate are active in the secular world, and those individuals have not made any moves."
Crimson Tail Snake pondered, "My guess is that even if they haven't fallen, they must have encountered some trouble."
"Then what does the Sect Master mean?"
"It's time for our Crimson Serpent Sect to enter the world and be active." Crimson Tail Snake said leisurely.
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"Miss Tang, you found a solution so quickly?"
Ye Kunlun met Tang Zhuozhuo, who had been waiting there, on a nine-arched bridge west of Dongtu Manor.
Tang Zhuozhuo looked at Ye Kunlun, who had changed into a different set of clothes, her eyes curving. "Your matters, of course, I take to heart."
Tang Zhuozhuo walked towards Ye Kunlun. "It just so happened that a friend of mine is holding a small art exhibition at Dongtu Manor tonight."
"It's not a private manor? Why can they hold an art exhibition?" Ye Kunlun looked suspicious.
"Most of Dongtu Manor is a private residential area, with only a small portion available for rent. My friend is also from a renowned family in the capital. She took a fancy to a small private courtyard in Dongtu Manor, which is particularly suitable for an exhibition, so she made arrangements with the Changsun family."
Tang Zhuozhuo walked shoulder to shoulder with Ye Kunlun, explaining as they went.
"Also, I heard another piece of news."
Tang Zhuozhuo glanced at Ye Kunlun. "The woman brought by Changsun Han seems to have a significant background. She is the daughter of an elder from the Crimson Serpent Sect."
"What? Are you worried about me?" Ye Kunlun chuckled.
"Of course, you are my fiancé." Tang Zhuozhuo's eyes revealed a hint of cunning. "I must remind you."
Ye Kunlun sneered, "The Changsun family wants to use a borrowed knife to kill."
"Be careful." Tang Zhuozhuo put away her smile, reminding Ye Kunlun with a serious expression. "According to our Tang family's intelligence, the Crimson Serpent Sect's strength is not inferior to the Thunderclap Gate, possibly even stronger, and they are skilled in assassination and snake taming techniques, making them difficult to guard against."
"Hearing you say that, I'm starting to crave snake soup."
Ye Kunlun pursed his lips. "As long as people from the Crimson Serpent Sect dare to come, they will never return. Don't worry."
Tang Zhuozhuo said nothing more. A few minutes later, they arrived at the west gate of Dongtu Manor.
The west gate was open to the public, but an invitation was required when an event was being held inside.
Tang Zhuozhuo presented two art exhibition tickets, and they entered with ease.
"Your friend holding an art exhibition so late at night, is she not of sound mind?"
Along the way, Ye Kunlun hadn't seen a single person and couldn't help but tease.
Tang Zhuozhuo glared at Ye Kunlun. "My friend has a very peculiar personality, and besides, there's no rule against holding art exhibitions at night."
The two walked around and finally saw a small courtyard. At the entrance, there was a sign: Wen Xin Art Academy, Yan Wen Xin.
"Yan Wen Xin? The Yan family, one of the seven great families of the capital?"
Ye Kunlun glanced at Tang Zhuozhuo and asked.
"Yes." Tang Zhuozhuo smiled. "Don't worry, Wen Xin has only cared about painting since childhood and doesn't concern herself with other matters."
"Since we're here, let's go in and take a look."
Tang Zhuozhuo smiled and walked inside.
Ye Kunlun quickly followed.