Ten minutes later, Wu Jiu Ming's complexion had recovered considerably.
He walked out of the house and bowed respectfully to Ye Kunlun, "Jiu Ming thanks you for saving my life, sir."
Ye Kunlun waved his hand and said, "Your sister is out of danger, but to solve the fundamental problem, the key lies with the Wu God you mentioned."
"Sir, my Wu tribe has been hidden in the southwest for a thousand years, staying out of worldly affairs. Unexpectedly, ten years ago, the tribal chief said that a new Wu God was born in the tribe, and asked our Wu tribe to enter the world."
"At that time, more than half of the tribe opposed, but unexpectedly, the Wu God descended divine punishment, causing the disobedient tribesmen to fall seriously ill."
"Since then, the tribesmen no longer resisted and followed the Wu God's arrangements in all matters."
Wu Jiu Ming began to narrate the story of the Wu God.
"Later, the tribal chief said that he needed the blood of a pure witch maiden for the sacrifice to the ancient great witch, and thus chose my sister."
"It was from that day that disaster befell our family."
"Father and Mother naturally disagreed to hand over my sister, even calling the Wu God an evil god."
"As a result, my sister was forcibly taken to the forbidden area of the tribe. Father and Mother sneaked into the forbidden area, brought my sister out, and told me to take her away."
"During our escape, Father and Mother died, and my sister and I narrowly escaped death."
Ye Kunlun listened quietly to Wu Jiu Ming's story, trying to glean the information he needed.
"When did this happen?" Ye Kunlun interrupted Wu Jiu Ming.
"Six months ago," Wu Jiu Ming replied.
Ye Kunlun asked, "Have you seen the Wu God?"
Wu Jiu Ming shook his head and replied, "No one has seen the Wu God except the tribal chief. When Father and Mother broke into the forbidden area, they did not see the Wu God, only a giant altar."
"Oh, right, Mother told me that besides my sister, there was a black python as thick as a thigh on the altar. The black python seemed to be injured at the time, which is why Father and Mother successfully brought my sister out."
Ye Kunlun pondered, and continued to ask, "In these years, has anyone from outside been to the Wu tribe? Or have any tribesmen gone out, for example, ten years ago?"
Wu Jiu Ming thought for a moment and replied, "I don't remember clearly what happened ten years ago. In recent years, only the tribal chief and his two sons have come out."
"As for people entering the tribe... a year ago, a woman came looking for the tribal chief. I only caught a glimpse of her from afar and don't remember what she looked like."
"That's all I know."
After Wu Jiu Ming finished speaking, he looked at Ye Kunlun somewhat cautiously.
"Who did you learn your Thousand Shadow Technique from?" Ye Kunlun asked.
"I learned it from the old tribal chief, but the old tribal chief passed away three years ago."
Mentioning the old tribal chief, Wu Jiu Ming's expression turned a bit sorrowful.
"Why did you learn the Thousand Shadow Technique?" Ye Kunlun was quite curious. "There are not a few secret techniques in the Wu tribe, and the Thousand Shadow Technique should be the most painful one."
Wu Jiu Ming replied, "The old tribal chief told me that although the Thousand Shadow Technique is painful, it leads to eventual joy. However, I haven't cultivated it to its extreme yet."
"To cultivate the Thousand Shadow Technique to its extreme, one needs to shatter bones a thousand times, and also requires a guide. You will know about this when the time comes."
"Also, you thought we were people of the Wu God just now. Does this mean the Wu God's people are also in the capital?"
"Yes, I've seen them. Because of cultivating the Thousand Shadow Technique, I can change my aura, so they haven't discovered me yet."
"Do you know their whereabouts?"
Wu Jiu Ming replied without thinking, "In Dongtu Manor in the east of the city. It seems to be the property of a prominent family."
Upon hearing Dongtu Manor, Wu Dao quickly explained to Ye Kunlun, "Young Master, Dongtu Manor is the property of the Changsun family."
"The Changsun family from the Seven Clans?" Ye Kunlun did not expect the Changsun family to be involved.
After all, the Changsun family held a pivotal position in history. If they colluded with the Wu tribe in secret schemes, it would be an earth-shattering event.
"I understand. Are you coming back to Wujian Prison with me, or staying here? Gu Changsheng should not be able to find this place for now."
Ye Kunlun prepared to leave and asked Wu Jiu Ming for his opinion.
Wu Jiu Ming glanced at Wu Lingxiang, who had not yet woken up, and said to Ye Kunlun, "Sir has already saved my sister. We cannot cause you further trouble."
Ye Kunlun nodded and replied, "If you need anything, you can find me at Wujian Prison. Wu Dao, let's go!"
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The next morning.
Wujian Prison.
Just as Ye Kunlun was about to have breakfast, his brow furrowed, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"Someone from the Nangong family has arrived!"
Feng Tutu, standing nearby, heard this and said displeasantly, "Young Master, I think you shouldn't bother with the Nangong family. Let that Nangong Yunshao fend for himself!"
"Ye Kunlun, I am Nangong Huo. We met last night. I implore you for a meeting."
Nangong Huo looked at the somewhat dilapidated Wujian Prison and shouted loudly.
"A powerful fellow has arrived."
Huang Jiuxian, who was drinking, muttered, "Huh? The aura is a bit familiar. So it's this old man. I didn't expect him to be hiding in the Nangong family."
"Senior, who is it?" Wu Dao also sensed Qi Duangjiang's aura.
"Qi Duangjiang!" Huang Jiuxian took a large gulp and replied, "I lost to him in a battle years ago!"
Wu Dao showed surprise, "You mean Qi Duangjiang who broke Rou Jiang with a palm strike a hundred years ago? Senior, then you must avenge your shame today!"
Ye Kunlun did not expect that Huang Jiuxian had actually been defeated by someone brought by Nangong Huo in the past.
However, Huang Jiuxian had now reached the Foundation Establishment realm, and Qi Duangjiang would only be at the mercy of him.
"Heh heh, I must give that old fellow a good beating today!"
Huang Jiuxian laughed, "Kid, shall we go out and meet him?"
"Then let's go out and meet him." Ye Kunlun stood up.
This was the second time Nangong Huo had seen Ye Kunlun, and the feeling was different from when they met at Ziyan Tower last night.
Ye Kunlun seemed to possess an unfathomable sharpness.
This sharpness, he had rarely seen in other young people in the capital.
"Ye Kunlun, you should know my purpose for coming!" Nangong Huo got straight to the point. "I am Yunshao's father. If Yunshao had not broken the engagement, you would have to call me father-in-law!"
"Heh heh."
Ye Kunlun laughed and looked at Nangong Huo, who was trying to flatter him, and directly cursed, "Unfortunately, you are not worthy."
"How arrogant!" Nangong Huo snorted coldly. He, Nangong Huo, was a prominent figure in the capital.
Ye Kunlun actually said he was not worthy of being his father-in-law!
Nangong Huo grumbled, "Ye Kunlun, no one has ever dared to treat us Nangong family with such an attitude. You are the first!"
"Name your price, as long as you are willing to hand over the Star Soul Jade."
Nangong Huo stopped wasting time. His precious daughter was waiting for him to save her.
"As long as Nangong Yunshao serves as my foot-washing maid for a year, I will naturally give her the Star Soul Jade. Did Gu Changsheng not tell you?"
Ye Kunlun looked at Nangong Huo teasingly.