The tension in Yan Yinluo's nerves finally eased upon hearing this.
"Th-that's great!"
Her unease dissipated, and as Yan Yinluo breathed a sigh of relief, her body reached its limit and she fell into a deep sleep.
"Silly girl!"
Looking at the girl who, even in her sleep, had a smile of peace on her lips, Ye Ming felt a pang of heartache.
However, from his previous analysis, Ye Ming had also understood Yan Yinluo's talent.
In the way of sound, Yan Yinluo possessed innate perception and control. In the future, as long as her cultivation methods were appropriate, she would undoubtedly forge her own grand path.
...
Ye Ming carried Yan Yinluo back to her room and then stayed by her side, using the "Person of All Things" to nourish her body. It wouldn't be long before she awoke.
Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Yan family.
"Patriarch! Someone from the Dao Feng Group requests an audience!"
A young disciple of the Yan family entered, his expression somewhat nervous.
This was because the number of people arriving from the Dao Feng Group was not small.
It was evident from their appearance that they came with ill intentions.
"I know!"
Yan Xu did not seem surprised by the arrival of the Dao Feng Group, and calmly asked, "Who is leading them?"
"Reporting to the Patriarch! It's the Vice Leader of the Dao Feng Group... Shen Feihu."
Shen Feihu!
Upon hearing this name, Yan Xu's brow twitched, and he said, "Zhou Wudao didn't come personally?"
He seemed to feel that the presence of this Vice Leader was not enough weight.
Shen Feihu, within the Dao Feng Group, was naturally a figure of considerable authority. His strength had even reached the peak of Martial Ancestor, and he was a ruthless individual.
But now, their opponent was the Yan family. Shen Feihu's appearance seemed to imply that they were somewhat underestimating the Yan family.
"Patriarch! Do you require me to inform the honored elders now?"
Seeing Yan Xu fall silent, the disciple prompted.
Hearing this, Yan Xu waved his hand and calmly replied, "There's no need to disturb them. I will go and meet Shen Feihu!"
He stood up and walked out.
The disciple, seeing this, seemed to have something to say but held back.
After all, in his opinion, their Patriarch was merely a scholar, how could he contend with martial artists?
However, since Yan Xu had not given any orders, he naturally dared not say more.
A moment later, Yan Xu arrived outside the main courtyard of the Yan family. Looking at the menacing members of the Dao Feng Group, his expression slightly darkened, showing a hint of displeasure.
"Patriarch Yan! Long time no see!"
Seeing Yan Xu arrive, a man with sallow skin, a sturdy build, and a naturally arrogant demeanor, standing at the front of the Dao Feng Group members, gave a slight, casual bow.
"Vice Leader Shen! What is the meaning of this?"
Yan Xu glanced at the Dao Feng Group members holding long sabers beside him, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.
"Heh! Patriarch Yan! Why pretend to be ignorant?"
Shen Feihu casually picked at his ear with his little finger, a look of disdain on his face. "Hand over the person!"
He had no intention of wasting more words with Yan Xu.
If it were in the past, he might not have dared to be so presumptuous.
But now, their Group Leader had entered the realm of Half-step Martial God, and the status of the Dao Feng Group was bound to rise.
Therefore, in this Zhifeng Province, aside from the Ancient Martial Arts Association and the government, the Dao Feng Group could now disregard anyone.
The Yan family!
Was no exception!
After all, the former Patriarch of the Yan family was once the top figure of Zhifeng. After his retirement, his prestige would inevitably fade with time.
That was the meaning of "when people leave, the tea cools."
"The person?"
Hearing this, Yan Xu naturally knew who he was referring to.
"Vice Leader Shen! Since you've brought it up! Then..." As he spoke, Yan Xu's gaze turned sharp like a blade, and he said angrily, "Then shouldn't your Dao Feng Group give my Yan family an explanation?"
Give the Yan family an explanation?
Upon hearing this, Shen Feihu was first stunned, and then his expression turned grim. "Patriarch Yan, what do you mean by that?"
He did not understand why the other party was being so assertive.
"What do I mean? Hmph!"
Yan Xu waved his hand. Even though he was a scholar, a palpable and oppressive aura emanated from him. He said coldly, "Your Dao Feng Group's Young Leader attempted to collude with outsiders to assault my daughter, and you ask me what I mean? What, is the Dao Feng Group trying to act lawlessly?"
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Feihu's eyes widened in disbelief. He was truly bewildered.
From the previous intelligence, he knew that Zhou Ji and Xie Di had taken a liking to a woman, which led to the final bloody incident.
However, the intelligence had not mentioned that the woman was the eldest daughter of the Yan family!
"Patriarch Yan, do you take us members of the Dao Feng Group for fools?" After regaining his composure, a hint of killing intent flashed in Shen Feihu's eyes. "With Miss Yan's current fame, would members of the Dao Feng Group not recognize her?"
Shen Feihu's words were indeed true.
After all, given Yan Yinluo's current status as the "National Little Diva," how could members of the Dao Feng Group not recognize her?
Furthermore, Zhou Ji himself had met Yan Yinluo.
Therefore, if the woman they desired was truly Yan Yinluo, would they have been foolish enough to resort to force?
This clearly defied common sense.
"What? Vice Leader Shen, do you think I would joke about my own daughter?"
Yan Xu did not show any fear in the face of the killing intent emanating from the other party. Instead, he met the other's gaze directly, his tone exceptionally cold.
"You..."
Seeing the other party's resolute attitude, Shen Feihu's heart trembled slightly. "Could it be that the Young Leader was truly blinded by lust and targeted Yan Yinluo..."
He knew his Young Leader's personality well enough.
"Hmph! Patriarch Yan! Regardless of the cause of the incident, my Dao Feng Group's Young Leader is dead. This is an undeniable fact. Even if he made a mistake, he shouldn't have died so mysteriously!"
With the situation having escalated to this point, Shen Feihu no longer intended to pursue the truth of the matter.
All he knew was that the Young Leader of the Dao Feng Group was dead.
That was enough.
"Patriarch Yan! I'll say it one last time, hand over the person who killed the Young Leader! Otherwise..."
Shen Feihu raised his right hand. Those behind him all tightened their grip on their long sabers, their eyes filled with ruthlessness.
This gesture conveyed everything.
"Is this a declaration of war on my Yan family?"
Seeing this, Yan Xu's brow furrowed deeply. He sensed a storm was brewing.
"Hand them over! And I will immediately take my people away! Otherwise! The Yan family will become an eternal enemy of my Dao Feng Group."
Shen Feihu took a step forward, and a terrifying pressure surged from within him. The great saber in his hand was also enveloped by true energy.
"Oh, right! I'll give you one more piece of news!"
He slung the great saber over his shoulder and gave a cold smile. "Our Group Leader has now entered the realm of Half-step Martial God, and you, Patriarch Yan, must be well aware of what that signifies." He then held up three fingers. "I'll give you three seconds to consider. Once the time is up, don't blame the Dao Feng Group for unleashing a massacre."
Half-step Martial God!
Upon hearing this, the Yan family disciples standing beside Yan Xu's turned pale with fear.
"Patriarch! This..."
They all looked at Yan Xu, their fear evident in their eyes.
However, to their surprise, upon hearing that Zhou Wudao had reached the Half-step Martial God realm, Yan Xu merely sneered.
"Half-step Martial God! Heh heh!"