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The laughter of the people in the Great Hall of the Wu De stopped when they heard this. They looked outside. After all, the Beitang that occupied the four prefectures was the publicly recognized strongest family clan in the Nine Prefectures.

The twenty people entered in a line. They wore black clothes and boots, and their expressions were cold and proud. It caused the air in the hall to freeze up a bit. The fiery fighting spirit in the eyes of the South Rong disciples seemed to have raised the temperature a lot.

Just as the two sides were at loggerheads, Qingyang suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Brother Qingyang?" It's you? "

Who else would I know in this hall? Could it be the Third Prince? When he raised his head and looked around, he saw a young man walking out from the crowd of black-clothed men. He squinted his eyes and was immediately shocked.

"Brother ? Brother Hai Fan?" Both of his eyes stared at the evil-looking young man who had a faint smile on his face. Qingyang felt this young man was too unexpected. He was actually an old friend he had met before ? ? Hai Fan!

"I didn't expect the Azure Sun brothers to be here as well. Hehe. I remember that you are a guest of the Dongfang family, could it be that you are here to represent the Dongfang family and fight against the four groups of dragons and phoenixes? " Hai Fan lightly nodded his head and asked with a faint smile. He didn't care at all about the different gazes of the other people in the hall.

When he finally regained his senses, his gaze swept across the crowd of Beitang disciples and Hai Fan. He nodded and replied with a smile, "Brother Hai Fan, could it be that you are a Beitang disciple?"

"Hmph, he is more than just a Beitang disciple." He's the Crown Prince of Beitang Country, Beitang Haifan! " When he saw that Qingyang and Hai Fan seemed to have known each other for a long time, Nan Rong's face darkened. He said unhappily, "Brother Qingyang, could it be that you're also old friends with the First Prince of Beitang Country?"

"Yeah, we just met a few months ago." Feeling the displeasure in Nan Rong's tone, Qingyang frowned and answered.

Looking at the people around him, including the previously enthusiastic Junlong and even Dongfang Yun, Qingyang immediately understood.

The relationship between Beitang and Nan Rong was very tense to begin with. Furthermore, the biggest suspect of Yanran being poisoned was Beitang. The Dongfang family and the NanRong family were good friends, so they naturally didn't have a good relationship with the people of Beitang.

Seeing how awkward Qingyang's situation was, Beitang Haifan nodded at Qingyang and smiled. Then, he didn't say anything else and walked straight back into the group of black clothed people.

"Qingyang, when did you get to know this Beitang Haifan?" Dongfang Yun pulled Qingyang to the side and asked with a low, furrowed brow.

"We met during our last trip to Yangzhou while playing with Yanran. Don't worry, Elder Yun. Brother Hai Fan and I are only ordinary friends." Qingyang hurriedly explained, deeply afraid that Dongfang Yun would misunderstand him.

As for how the Nan Rong family thought of him, he did not care, but the Dongfang family was different. Whether it was the matter of him and Dongfang Yan or Dongfang Bo's kindness, he still valued the Dongfang family very much.

"Tell me about this matter after we return today." Dongfang Yun looked deeply at the Azure Sun, and didn't say anything else. The expression in his eyes changed, but no one knew what he was thinking.

"Since the people from the Four Clans are all present, let me explain the trivial matters regarding the Four Clans' dragons and phoenixes." At this moment, Junlong's face was somewhat ugly to behold, but he maintained a faint smile on his face.

"The four clans' dragon and phoenix competition is being held by our Nangrong family. Every family will have 12 people, six men and six women, divided into two categories, dance and image competition. If you are confident in your strength, then you will be challenged." After pausing for a moment, Junlong glanced at Qingyang, intentionally or unintentionally. However, there was a complex look in his eyes that Qingyang couldn't fathom.

"Tomorrow, we will draw lots to decide who to fight against. No one is allowed to take anyone's life in this competition, otherwise we will be expelled from the Four Great Clans!" After all, the sect masters of the various clans had already told these four clans in detail about this matter, so there was no need to waste any more time.

Seeing that no one had any doubts, Junlong spoke out, "Since it is like this, let the various clans disperse. Tomorrow at dawn, we will draw lots in the Hall of Martial Arts. Please do not delay this matter. "

As soon as he finished speaking, he bowed slightly towards Dongfang Yun and his men. The look in his eyes toward Qingyang was somewhat complicated. He then left with his men.

When Nan Rong and Yan Long left, they also stayed on Qingyang and Beitang Haifan's bodies for a moment, which was intriguing.

"Qingyang, if we have the time in the future, let us brothers drink another two cups." Beitang Haifan gave a faint smile before bidding his farewells to Qingyang, "I'll be returning home today."

After saying so, he led the Beitang Clan out of the Great Hall of the Martial Arts. He ignored the gazes of the others and looked at Lu Zhihan with a complicated expression, some excitement, some gratification, and some heartache.

Dongfang Yun's face remained as dark as ever. After seeing Hai Fan leave, he could only sigh as he looked at the group of Eastern Dragon disciples whispering to each other. "Return to the manor."

Qingyang felt helpless. Of course, he was clear about the relationship between the Beitang and Nanrong nations, and the relationship between the Beitang and Dongfang families as well.

From the attitude of the princes and the princes towards Dongfang Yun, it could be seen that he was acquainted with Beitang Haifan. He would likely be in trouble in the future.

On the way, Dongfang Ming and Lu Xianhan looked at Qingyang with strange gazes. The atmosphere between the three of them was also silent and grave.

"Qingyang, how did you get to know Beitang Haifan? Do you know that Beitang may become the sworn enemy of Dong Fang and Nan Rong in the future? " Lu Xianhan finally opened his mouth and asked whether it was because he felt bad or not.

"Miss Lu, Brother Hai Fan is not as terrible as you make him out to be. Even as a prince, I wouldn't do anything that would harm the Dongfang family." Qingyang felt a bit stifled in his heart when he heard Lu Xianhan's question.

"But the bystanders don't think so. Elder Yun's and Prince Nan Rong's attitudes have changed so quickly. Can't you see that?" Lu Xianghan was also somewhat anxious. A dark red color appeared on his small face, causing Qingyang to be stunned.

"* Cough *, * cough *, Miss Lu, I don't want to talk about this anymore. After we return today, I will explain things clearly with Elder Yun. As for what the two princes of Nalan Rong think of me, I do not care. " When he came back to his senses and saw Lu Xianhan's rebuking gaze, Qingyang also blushed and coughed twice.

"You ? What's the use of believing it? " Sighing softly, Lu Xianghan stopped talking and played with the three thousand strands of black hair in his hands, his eyes blurry.

"I believe brother Qingyang will not betray the Dongfang family." Dong Fang Ming, who was feeling depressed, suddenly spoke up and looked at Qing Yang with a determined look.

Feeling warm in his heart, Qingyang did not say anything to express his thanks. He merely gave a gentle grunt and softly muttered, "Perhaps this is the trust and concern between friends."

The two hour journey wasn't far. After getting off the carriage, Dongfang Yun slowly walked up to Qingyang and said in a low voice, "Qingyang, come with me."