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"What!" Qingyang's heart skipped a beat as he stood up and said in surprise, "How did you get lost in the Eastern Residence?"

Seeing Qingyang speak to Dongfang Bo in such a manner, Yanran, who was sitting to one side, changed her expression. She hastily pulled at the corner of Qingyang's clothes and indicated for him to sit down with a wink.

He then sat down and asked in a rapid voice, "Uncle Dongfang, why did my mother go missing in the Eastern Residence?"

With a sigh, Dongfang Bo secretly sighed at the injustice fate had done to the young man in front of him. After all, the only mother of his was also missing at this moment.

"Qingyang, don't worry. It's not like your mother went missing for no reason. An old friend should have taken her away from the Dongfang manor." Taking out a note from his chest pocket, Dongfang Bo handed it over to Qingyang and said, "This is the note your mother left behind. Take a look at it first."

Qingyang took the note and immediately flipped through it.

"Qingyang my son, since it's inconvenient for me to tell the Dongfang family head, I'll take my leave without saying a word. I hope the Dongfang family's patriarch will forgive me. An old friend has already brought me back to the clan, so don't worry about mother's body. There will be an expert in the clan who will save me, so we will meet again in the future. "

The few lines of handwritten words were indeed Chen Lian's. They didn't seem to be forged at all. Since Chen Lian had safely returned to her clan and informed the Azure Sun Clan that there was an expert capable of treating her illness, Qing Yang heaved a sigh of relief.

But who was the old friend mentioned in the note? Could it be Wu Yu? However, with his newly entered Xiantian realm strength, it was impossible for him to silently take Chen Lian away. Could it be that there was someone else?

He folded the note and put it in his pocket, then cupped his hands apologetically towards Dongfang Bo. "Uncle Dongfang, Qingyang was a bit anxious just now. I hope you can forgive me."

Dongfang Bo nodded. Naturally, he also understood Qingyang's feelings. It was indeed rare and precious to be able to maintain a clear state of mind despite this disaster.

"I believe I'm a bit tired from the journey here. Let's talk about the matters of Qingyang Village after lunch." Dongfang Bo said to Qingyang.

She turned her head and glanced at the somewhat haggard Yan Ran. She was fine, but Yan Ran had the body of a mortal. She could not allow herself to be tossed around like this.

Qingyang nodded and said softly, "That's good as well. Yanran has also not had a good rest for quite a few days."

Dongfang Bo's heart ached as he looked at the pale-faced Yanran. He silently nodded, but did not open his mouth to say anything.

After Yanran finished her lunch, Qingyang gently coaxed her to rest while he went to Dongfang Bo's study alone.

"Qingyang, Yanran was present just now. I saw that you had some things that you did not want to tell me in detail. Now, speak." Dongfang Bo waved for Qingyang to sit down.

"Uncle Dongfang, do you know any families in the Nine Provinces that are proficient in wood power?" Qingyang nodded. After pondering for a moment, he asked in a soft voice.

Dongfang Bo's expression slightly changed when he heard this. He was slightly surprised between his brows. After musing for a while, he asked, "Qingyang, why do you ask about this?"

Dongfang Bo didn't answer his question, but instead asked a question in return. Qingyang was startled, but he didn't pay too much attention to it. After all, Dongfang Bo was one of the few people he trusted.

"When I was in Azure Sun Village, I used my soul consciousness to feel the remnant power of the wood element. "That's why I'm asking Uncle Dongfang, do you know any families in the Nine Prefectures that are proficient in wood power?" Qingyang explained, but he still didn't tell Dongfang Bo about Qingji.

"Oh? You actually felt the wood energy remaining in the Azure Sun Village? " Dongfang Bo was surprised at Qingyang's words. "Can you sense anything else? Perhaps we can find the culprit directly. "

Shaking his head, Qingyang spoke in a deep voice, "I can only vaguely sense the presence of the remnant wood energy. I did not discover anything else."

Dongfang Bo nodded and took a sip of the fragrant tea in his cup. He lowered his head and began to ponder. However, Qingyang didn't interrupt Dongfang Bo's thoughts.

"According to the sect disciples' reports, the culprits of Qingyang Village should be a Xiantian expert, while the Duanmu Family of Beitang and the Shangguan Family of Nangrong are proficient in wood power. However, there is no reason for them to destroy Qingyang Village." Rubbing his slightly swollen forehead, Dongfang Bo mumbled to himself.

"Xiantian experts wouldn't slaughter a mortal village without reason. There must be someone behind the scenes. Is it because you, Qingyang, are too dazzling and tyrannical among the Four Clans' dragons and phoenixes?" Dongfang Bo said in a low voice, but he also didn't seem too sure.

"The Shangguan family of Nanxiong?" His eyes turned cold as he coldly inquired.

Indeed, according to Qing Ji's Spiritual Sense, the number of criminals was not small. There were even some Upper Sky Realm warriors, and they all used pure wood power.

After thinking about it carefully, only big families or powers could have such a lineup. Innate experts were not like cabbages in the market. They could casually grab a handful of them.

In Qingyang's eyes, the only family that had conflicts with him was the Nanxiong Imperial Family, and the Shangguan family happened to be a family within the borders of the Nanxiong territory. Furthermore, they were proficient in the power of wood, so it was truly the most suspicious.

"For the time being, we cannot be sure that it was the Shangguan family. After all, they have no reason to attack you." Dongfang Bo spoke up when he saw that Qingyang seemed to have confirmed that it was the Shangguan family's doing.

"And if it was ordered by the South Rongs?" With a cold snort, Qingyang turned to Dongfang Bo: "Uncle Dongfang, do you think that they have enough reasons to make a move?"

"Are you saying that the Nan Rong family treats you ?" Dongfang Bo thoughtfully nodded his head. He was very clear about what had happened in the capital in the past few days with the Nanyang Family because of Beitang Haifan. This naturally included Nanyan Rongyan's deterrence toward Qingyang.

"Hmph, besides their NanRong family, who else would be so generous?" Dongfang Bo couldn't help but tremble at the sound that came from the gaps between his teeth. The bone-piercing hatred in his words was clearly visible.

"This matter still needs to be investigated. Qingyang, you can't jump to such a conclusion." After a moment of silence, Dongfang Bo spoke up, "If it really is the Nan Rong family, then I will definitely demand an explanation for you."

Qingyang took a deep breath to calm his surging hatred. He nodded his head in silence and didn't say anything to refute it.

The two continued to chat for a while. Qingyang who seemed to have something on his mind stood up and left the room. Dongfang Bo didn't urge him to stay any longer. He watched Qingyang leave for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

"I never would have thought, but right now, Thirteen is already a Spirit Refinement expert. It's just a pity, sigh ?"

In truth, Qingyang was also a bit distracted. Even though he trusted Dongfang Bo, he didn't dare to tell him about many things. How could Qingyang, Qingji, and the Qing Clan possibly open their mouths?

Dongfang Bo might be on his side, but not only did the Dongfang family control him, they also had a good relationship with the South Rong family. Even if that was on the surface, would they really become enemies just for a mere guest?

If he really wanted Dongfang Bo to do something, it would be too much of a burden to him, too much of a burden to Yanran. Therefore, after Qingyang guessed that it was the Nan Rong family's doing, he secretly decided that his revenge plan could only be carried out by himself and could not implicate the Dongfang family.

Qingyang couldn't put his loved one and benefactor in danger for the sake of him alone.

However, how much trouble could a Spirit Refinement Realm cultivator cause?

"I should also go into seclusion to cultivate for a period of time so that I can investigate the Shangguan family's matters." While he was thinking this, Qingyang unknowingly walked to the entrance of the courtyard that Yanran was staying in. After hesitating for a moment, he walked towards the side room.

"Yanran, it's me." Qingyang lightly knocked on the door and softly said.

"Brother Qingyang, come in quickly." In the time it took to make a cup of tea, Yanran, who was wearing a silk nightgown, gently opened the door and led Qingyang into the room. "Seeing your appearance, is there something on your mind?"

He closed the door behind him and pulled Yanran into his embrace, calming his heart for a moment.

After hesitating for a while, Qingyang finally opened his mouth and said, "Yanran, since mother was taken away, and you are not in any danger right now in the Eastern Residence, I decided to go out and cultivate in a few days, and start investigating the matter of exterminating the clan."