In the one-eyed elder's gaze, Qin Hanchu detected a trace of hostility.
Qin Hanchu was perplexed; where did this hostility stem from?
He had only just arrived and hadn't provoked anyone.
At that moment, an elder, supported by a younger generation, entered. He was the Great Elder of the Qin Clan!
Although he was at the peak of the Grandmaster realm, he was advanced in years!
Without fighting, he might live for a few more years.
But if he were to activate his true essence to fight, he could only last for half an hour at most.
Seeing the Great Elder enter, everyone rose in unison to show their respect.
After taking his seat, the Great Elder finally focused his gaze on Qin Hanchu.
"I didn't expect Young Feng to have offspring living outside. Since you've returned, you should be registered in the ancestral records!"
The Great Elder's voice carried a hint of frailty, as if he could pass away at any moment.
Having grown up elsewhere, Qin Hanchu felt no sense of belonging to the Qin Clan.
Therefore, he didn't much care whether he was entered into the ancestral records or not.
His primary objective for coming here was to understand the sequence of events and inquire about his relatives!
"Great Elder, I want to know the truth!"
"Why was the Qin Clan besieged, and why was my father hunted?"
Although Qin Hanchu knew it was all related to the Medical Scripture, he still had to ask this question.
Firstly, he wanted to know more details.
Secondly, he wanted to clear his own name and make these people believe that the Medical Scripture was not on him.
"Lianying, take him to the ancestral land and explain everything to him in detail," the Great Elder said, looking at the old woman on his right.
The old woman nodded, rose, and smiled at Qin Hanchu, "Follow me."
Qin Hanchu bowed to everyone and then followed the old woman out of the hall.
After the two had left, the Great Elder looked at the remaining elders and asked, "What are your thoughts?"
"I think he must know something!" the one-eyed elder said.
"Based on the timeline, when Qin Feng met his fate, he was just a child. What could he possibly know?"
"Moreover, he was fostered outside since childhood and had very little contact with Qin Feng."
One of the elders on the right said.
"Aren't you curious about his strength?"
"To infiltrate the Dragon Gate from the mortal world is not something an ordinary person can achieve."
"And he came to the Poisonous Mire alone."
...
As the crowd debated, Qin Hanchu followed the old woman deep into the valley.
From a distance, Qin Hanchu saw a steep cliff.
Upon approaching, he discovered a massive stone door at the bottom of the cliff.
This stone door was over twenty meters high, carved with intricate and ancient characters.
This must be the so-called ancestral land!
"The nine ancient clans each have such underground palaces."
"When they were built is unknown; we only know that many treasures are stored within."
"Every thirty-six years, the gate of the underground palace opens."
"At that time, the nine ancient clans will send clan members to enter their respective ancestral lands to search for treasures."
"The last time it opened, our Qin Clan obtained a copy of the 'Primordial Medical Scripture' from the ancestral land!"
"This Medical Scripture not only records extraordinary medical skills but also contains many methods to help martial artists break through."
"But unexpectedly, this news was leaked by a traitor."
"The other eight ancient clans learned of the news and joined forces to attack!"
"In that battle, the Qin Clan suffered countless casualties."
"To preserve the Primordial Medical Scripture, your grandfather sent people to escort your father and the Primordial Medical Scripture away from the Dragon Gate."
"At that time, your father was only fifteen years old!"
"You can probably guess what happened afterward!"
The old woman gazed at the stone door and spoke slowly.
"The eight ancient clans were hunting my father for the Primordial Medical Scripture!" Qin Hanchu exclaimed angrily!
"They are holding your relatives captive precisely to draw out the Primordial Medical Scripture!"
"Did your father leave you anything? Or say anything?"
"The Primordial Medical Scripture is of paramount importance to the Qin Clan. As long as we find it, our Qin Clan will have hope for revenge!"
The old woman asked, looking at Qin Hanchu.
"The Primordial Medical Scripture is with me!"
After a moment of thought, Qin Hanchu changed his previous decision. He no longer concealed it and decided to lay his cards on the table.
To save his relatives, he needed to leverage the Qin Clan's strength, and to get their help, he had to offer value!
He possessed the Primordial Medical Scripture, which served as his bargaining chip with the Qin Clan.
"Really!"
The old woman was overjoyed. She hadn't expected Qin Hanchu to tell her so easily!
Last night, Elder Wumu had asked Qin Hanchu, but he hadn't said anything.
Why had he told her now, after just one night?
Qin Hanchu nodded, "Of course!"
"Why didn't you tell Elder Wumu, but you told me?" the old woman asked.
"I felt a greater sense of familiarity with you," Qin Hanchu said with a smile.
Hearing this, the old woman chuckled, "Blood is thicker than water; this saying is indeed true! Your great-grandfather was my own brother! By calculation, I am your great-grandmother!"
Qin Hanchu was taken aback. His previous statement was purely casual.
But unexpectedly, they were actually related by blood.
No wonder she had been so gentle with him earlier.
"Greetings, Great-Grandmother!" Qin Hanchu bowed sincerely.
"What are your plans?" Great-Grandmother asked, smiling and patting Qin Hanchu's shoulder.
Qin Hanchu did not hide anything. He said, "I want to control the Qin Clan and use its strength to rescue my mother and elder brother!"
"That might be difficult!" Great-Grandmother said gravely. "The current clan leader is Elder Lusong's son. He won't easily relinquish power!"
"Is that the one-eyed elder?"
Great-Grandmother nodded, "Yes!"
"I am confident I can persuade others!" Qin Hanchu replied.
"Alright, do as you wish. I will support you wholeheartedly!" Great-Grandmother said.
Half an hour later, Qin Hanchu returned to the Great Elder's council hall with his great-grandmother.
After Great-Grandmother took her seat, the Great Elder slowly began, "Qin Hanchu, I have a few questions for you. You must answer truthfully!"
Qin Hanchu directly stated, "I know what the Great Elder wants to ask. I can tell everyone that the Primordial Medical Scripture is indeed with me!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present widened their eyes in surprise.
"Is that true?" The Great Elder also became excited.
Qin Hanchu nodded, "Of course, it's true!"
"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Elder Wumu asked with a hint of displeasure.
"Naturally, I had my reasons," Qin Hanchu replied to Elder Wumu. Then, he turned to the Great Elder and said, "I can use the Primordial Medical Scripture to help the Qin Clan's martial artists enhance their strength, but I wish to become the Qin Clan Leader!"
"Presumptuous! Are you trying to blackmail us with the Primordial Medical Scripture?" Before the Great Elder could speak, the one-eyed elder stood up indignantly.
The current clan leader, standing beside the Great Elder, had his eyes suddenly turn cold upon hearing this.
Although the Qin Clan had fallen into decline, it still possessed formidable strength!
Controlling the Qin Clan meant possessing power!
Qin Hanchu wished to seize power from him, how could he not be enraged?