No one dared to step forward.
Kuang Zongfa isn’t frightening, but the Profound Celestial Upper Mysterious Realm and No-Self No-Form School he represents are.
Could it be... that the Yu Family’s inheritance is truly to be cut off?
What is the ultimate reason that made Kuang Zongfa suddenly target the Yu Family?
Given his status and position, it wouldn’t be for mere wealth at the expense of face; there must be deeper reasons.
If this reason can be uncovered, then the Yu Family might still have a shred of hope.
The problem is that now no one is willing to help...
It feels like a dead-end loop, making Yu Yunchan increasingly despair.
The carriage rattled along, and wherever it passed, the dockworkers who made a living there would immediately step back to the side of the street and pay attention when they saw it was the Yu Family’s carriage.
Yu Yunchan saw this scene through the carriage window, and the respectful gaze of those dockworkers made her heart tremble.
The Yu Family has inherited for several generations, always overseeing the fate of over a hundred thousand workers at Wanchuan Pier.
Yet the Yu Family has never acted recklessly because of it, instead choosing generosity, providing the greatest care for these workers.
As the first Patriarch of the Yu Family once said, as beneficiaries, the Yu Family has gained enough and should not extract further profits from these men who live by selling their labor.
It is by maintaining this philosophy that the Yu Family holds a highly esteemed position in the minds of the workers at Wanchuan Pier.
Over the centuries, there were other families attempting to take a slice of this pie, but all failed, mainly due to the resistance of these workers.
It can be said that on the grounds of Wanchuan Pier, aside from the Yu Family’s golden reputation, no one else is recognized by these workers.
Yet now, the hundreds of years of maintained interest structure is about to dramatically change.
Because the Yu Family has no successors in the Martial Dao inheritance, even though Yu Yunchan possesses the strength of Heaven-Breaking Pass, she cannot alter this situation.
Once Kuang Zongfa succeeds, what fate awaits these laborers?
Yu Yunchan’s eyes gradually became dazed.
The maid Leng Yue could see clearly from the side, and her heart was filled with unspeakable bitterness.
She knew too well the lives of these laborers since she came from such a family.
But because she was favored by the Yu Family in her childhood, she was bought to become Yu Yunchan’s close maid.
And now, if the great tree of the Yu Family falls, who knows how many families will be affected?
But she is just a small maid, even the lady cannot change all this, let alone her.
Just as the carriage was about to turn into the Yu Family’s alley, a slight commotion suddenly sounded from afar.
The carriage stopped, and Yu Yunchan asked, "Old Zhan, go and see what’s happened!"
"Yes!"
Old Zhan, who had been leading the way and guarding in front, immediately disappeared into the crowd.
After just an incense stick’s time, Old Zhan returned.
"Madam, a ship from outside has arrived."
"What kind of ship would cause a commotion?" Yu Yunchan wondered.
Wanchuan Pier receives dozens of external ships daily, commonplace events—why such a big commotion for this one?
"It’s a high-end Black Ship from the Celestial Secret Sect, from Wuyou Longevity Palace of the Pure Bright Realm."
Black Ship, Wuyou Longevity Palace!
Upon hearing these elements, Yu Yunchan suddenly understood.
No wonder it caused a commotion.
Even for Wanchuan Pier, only a few such high-level entities are received each year.
Yu Yunchan naturally knew of Pure Bright Realm; it’s a grand Upper Realm no less than the Profound Celestial Upper Mysterious Realm.
She had also heard of Wuyou Longevity Palace, knowing it to be a Demon Sect.
But why would such an entity suddenly visit the Lion Realm?
Could it have something to do with Kuang Zongfa?
Yu Yunchan felt something amiss, and amidst it, a glimmer of hope arose in her heart.
In such a desperate situation, any change is welcome.
"Continue to gather information; if there’s any discovery, report back to me anytime!"
"Yes!"
Each faction on the pier also learned the news, feeling something was off.
The timing of Wuyou Longevity Palace’s appearance was just too coincidental.
Right when Kuang Zongfa attacked the Yu Family.
Is there some unspeakable connection here?
In the central area of the pier, there stood an inconspicuous two-story building. At the moment, inside the second floor, Kuang Zongfa was having his meal.
As a descendant of the No-Self No-Form School in the Profound Celestial Upper Mysterious Realm, and also one of the most powerful figures in the Lion’s Domain, it was widely imagined that Kuang Zongfa’s life must be one of extreme luxury.
But in reality, it was quite the opposite. At this moment, in front of Kuang Zongfa were only a few simple side dishes.
The only thing that could be considered extravagant might be the thirty-year-old aged huadiao wine and a few maidservants playing music on the side.
Kuang Zongfa looked to be about thirty years old, with unremarkable features and a slightly plump build. If not for the occasional sharp glint in his eyes, he would be no different from an ordinary dockworker.
At this moment, the music grew increasingly intense, evidently reaching the climax of the piece.
Kuang Zongfa gently tapped the table with his fingers, matching the stormy music.
But at this moment, footsteps sounded outside, breaking the untimely silence.
Kuang Zongfa frowned slightly, and instantly all the strings broke, leaving the maidservants sitting pale-faced, shivering as if they had been sieved.
Kuang Zongfa waved his hand, "Go, it’s not your fault."
The maidservants, as if granted amnesty, hurriedly fled the room.
Then, an old steward entered, bowed apologetically, and said.
"I apologize for interrupting your meal, Sir, but I have an urgent matter to report."
"Speak," Kuang Zongfa said calmly.
He had previously given this steward special privileges; if any emergency arose, he could report directly without prior notification.
Since it was his own words, he had to keep his promise.
Moreover, Kuang Zongfa always considered himself a man of stable emotions and naturally wouldn’t easily lose his temper with his subordinates.
"Just now, a Black Ship of Wuyou Longevity Palace suddenly arrived at the pier. I don’t know how to receive them, so I came to report." The old steward said.
"Wuyou Longevity Palace?" Kuang Zongfa was slightly taken aback and then replied.
"Are you sure?"
"We haven’t seen the people on board yet, but this Black Ship is a high-end model of the Celestial Secret Sect, and there’s a Wuyou Banner on the bow, so the likelihood of it being a fake is low."
Kuang Zongfa frowned, "Why would people from Wuyou Longevity Palace suddenly come here?"
"This... I’m not sure, that’s why I came to ask how you would like to proceed."
Kuang Zongfa pondered for a moment, then said, "Since they’re here, they should be received well. Give them a high-level reception and try to find out their intentions."
"Yes!"
"Forget it, don’t try to probe them." Kuang Zongfa suddenly changed his mind.
"The disciples of Wuyou Longevity Palace are not ordinary people. Any probing could lead to trouble. Just receive them honestly, and leave the rest to me."
"Understood!"
The old steward turned and left.
Kuang Zongfa finished the rest of his food and wine and then leaned back in his chair, lost in thought.
It could be confirmed that the arrival of Wuyou Longevity Palace has nothing to do with the Yu Family.
If the Yu Family had connections with Wuyou Longevity Palace, they wouldn’t have fallen to their current state.
So they are more likely just passing by.
If that’s the case, it’s not worth expending too much energy on.
Although Wuyou Longevity Palace is indeed troublesome, in terms of power, it is not inferior to my sect, but that’s all there is to it.
I am not afraid of them, nor is it worth changing my plans because of them.
Thinking it through, Kuang Zongfa felt better.
"Someone, continue the music and the dance."
Soon, the melodious music rose again.
Meanwhile, at the pier, a group of high-level personnel were waiting.
Finally.
With the bridge successfully built, the door of the Black Ship gradually opened, and a group of people appeared in the sight of everyone.
The leader was unexpectedly a rare Fox Woman, which immediately stunned the high-level personnel at the pier.
It is known that a Qingqiu Fox Woman in the Ten Thousand Realms is virtually priceless, unattainable even with money.
Even if someone were lucky enough to obtain one, they would be hidden away like a treasure, for fear of others finding out.
How could someone use a Qingqiu Fox Woman as a maidservant?
For a moment, these people had no doubts about the identity of the Black Ship’s owner and even felt a tinge of curiosity.
What would the renowned disciple of Wuyou Longevity Palace be like?
In the eyes filled with anticipation, a figure as tall and sharp as a sword appeared on the bridge.