Chapter 506 Grudges

Ling Wanqing also noticed this; she knew of Demon Venerable Ling Long.

She had been present when conflict broke out between their side and the Yao Race, and she had witnessed Demon Venerable Ling Long take action at that time.

Later, due to certain events, she had also met this Demon Venerable Ling Long a few times.

She hadn't expected her to come to the Spirit Domain now, but looking at the situation, Demon Venerable Ling Long was here for the Xiang Family. What was she doing here?

The two didn't pay too much attention to it, and at that moment, the steward of the Xiang Family approached them.

"Are you two Elder Su and Elder Ling? I am the steward of the Xiang Family, Xiang Xi."

Xiang Xi was also a demi-human, the result of a union with a wolf demon, and surprisingly, he carried himself with quite a bit of style.

"Please follow me, two honored guests; a place for you to stay has already been arranged."

After speaking, Su Yu and Ling Wanqing followed Xiang Xi to their living quarters. Along the way, many members of the Xiang Family looked at them with curiosity about their identities, though some did know who they were.

Su Yu and Ling Wanqing arrived at the place they would be staying for this period—a fairly large courtyard with no one else living nearby.

The Xiang Family was quite attentive to such details, taking their preferences into account.

"Are you satisfied with this place? If you don't wish to stay here, we can change it, and I can take you two to another location."

Su Yu shook his head. "No need, this is quite good."

"By the way, two honored guests, if you wish to go out for a stroll, you can call for me. I am at your beck and call. I won't disturb you further."

In the blink of an eye, Xiang Xi departed.

Su Yu watched Xiang Xi leave. He had to admit that although the Xiang Family was somewhat unique, they did very well in these aspects.

Su Yu and Ling Wanqing opened the door to their room; it was clean and tidy, with all kinds of necessities already prepared.

There were even fresh spirit fruits and such provided for them to enjoy.

Moreover, Su Yu hadn't tasted some of the spirit fruits, as some were specialties of the Yao Race.

Ling Wanqing observed the situation. "I didn't expect the Xiang Family to be like this. It really is a different experience."

"It's just that some of their philosophies are a bit different, but that is also why they are welcomed by the Yao Race."

"Let's wait for Elder Xiang to return first."

Just then, Ling Long looked at the Xiang Family before her; she had come here to scout for information.

The one possessing the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Bloodline had sent her.

Her situation upon arriving in the Spirit Domain was similar to others, but because she was part of the Qingqiu Clan…

…and because her Bloodline was extraordinary, she had joined the faction of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox clan.

An accident had led to her becoming a subordinate of that Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.

For her, this was a good thing; having backers and not having backers upon arriving in the Spirit Domain made a huge difference.

Now she was here to scout the situation, which was somewhat special.

She was here to inquire about news regarding Xiang Mu.

Xiang Mu's childhood sweetheart was from the Qingqiu Clan, and the Xiang Family also had good relations with the Qingqiu Clan.

That so-called childhood sweetheart of Xiang Mu was the aunt of that Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.

Having learned that Xiang Mu would come, she had sent her to inquire about the situation.

Such a matter was quite simple, and she didn't need to hide anything.

Ling Long arrived at the gate of the Xiang Family. The Xiang Family members saw the token of the Qingqiu Clan.

"An esteemed guest from the Qingqiu Clan. Please enter, my lord; someone will come to receive you shortly."

Ling Long nodded. She also had some understanding of Xiang Mu's affairs.

She was not interested in the Human Race; after all, they had previously been in conflict with the Human Race.

She didn't know what that person named Xiang Mu was thinking, but regardless, she was here to gather intelligence and deliver a message.

Ling Long looked at the situation within the Xiang Family but said nothing.

After some time passed, Xiang Mu came to Su Yu's side.

"Elder Xiang is here."

"Yes, some matters over there have been dealt with. It's been too long since I returned; I don't recognize many people, and it's a bit overwhelming to handle."

"By the way, later I will take you over there. The reason the Family wanted me to bring some friends from the Star Sea Sect was also to see how my friends in the Star Sea Sect are doing."

"And those children interested in the Dao of the Zither happened to make such a request. Let's go, I'll take you around the Family. You've seen quite a bit along the way just now, right?"

"The reason our Xiang Family is so large is because there are many people. Another characteristic of the Yao Race is that it is very easy to produce offspring, though that applies to the more ordinary Yao Race."

"Those with high Bloodline Power are about the same as our situation here."

"Moreover, those from the Yao Race often recommend their own sisters, or they encourage their husbands to take a few more concubines."

"Their concepts are relatively more open compared to ours."

Su Yu nodded. "I do have some understanding of this."

In the time that followed, Xiang Mu took Su Yu and the others to tour quite a few places within the Family. Many people did not recognize Xiang Mu.

Just then, Xiang Mu looked at the information in his hand, his face showing some hesitation.

But soon he was relieved. "Someone is looking for me."

Seeing this, Su Yu said, "Let's head back first."

"No need, let's just go together. You already know about that matter anyway."

"Alright."

Under Xiang Mu's guidance, the three met Demon Venerable Ling Long who had come to the Xiang Family.

Su Yu generally knew the gist of the matter.

Ling Wanqing, however, did not. Did this Demon Venerable Ling Long actually know Elder Xiang?

Elder Xiang looked at Demon Venerable Ling Long. "You are from Qingqiu, right?"

Ling Long nodded and said, "That's right, I am called Ling Long."

"I came this time because my lord sent me."

She had already learned most of the situation regarding Xiang Mu just now.

Now she just needed to make the message she was supposed to deliver clear.

"It's because of her affair, right?"

"That's right. It seems you are clear on it yourself."

"I won't beat around the bush. My lord said that her aunt, the person you know…"

"…has been living in great pain. Recently, she has had thoughts of practicing the Path of Heartlessness. She doesn't want to see her aunt like that. She has always been waiting for you, but she has never had any news of you."

"She has closed herself off for a long time, yet you have been avoiding everything. Are you even a man?"

"That is the verbatim message. I have delivered it to you. As for what to do next, see to it yourself."

"I will take my leave."

Ling Long did not linger. She did not care about Xiang Mu's affairs.

Upon hearing this, Ling Wanqing knew the general course of events.

The two of them couldn't really judge; this was Xiang Mu's own business, and he would have to resolve it himself.

That Ling Long had indeed joined a decent faction.