Wan Yue accepted the jade pendant, its texture as warm and smooth as jade, and the dragon and crane patterns were lifelike.

After a moment's thought, he said, "This jade pendant is a relic from the previous dynasty. It must have been a palace item. The dragon and crane patterns symbolize imperial power and longevity, making it exceptionally meaningful."

He gently stroked the jade pendant, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"Fifty-one years ago, the previous Jiang dynasty collapsed, and the palace treasures were scattered among the people. If this jade pendant really came from that time, there is probably an unknown story behind it." Wan Yue's voice was deep.

“I have two such jade pendants; the other one I obtained from the Emperor of Xuan Yue Kingdom.” She left the jade pendant at the mansion.

He put down the jade pendant in his hand, pondered for a moment, and continued, "When the Jiang Dynasty fell, the treasures in the palace were fought over by various forces. Among them, there were those who hid the treasures for future use in restoring the country. This jade pendant may have been secretly passed down from that time."

"You mean, this jade pendant might be related to a descendant of the previous dynasty?" Her eyes widened, seemingly shocked by this conjecture.

Wan Yue nodded. "This should belong to someone from the royal family, which means that the leader of the Red Lotus Cult must be a descendant of the previous dynasty..."

These words terrified Liu Kang. If he was still in the sect, wouldn't he be considered a traitor?

After a long silence, Hongying finally spoke: "When the Jiang Dynasty was destroyed, I was only six or seven years old. Our ancient clan has always been detached from worldly affairs and rarely interferes in worldly matters."

However, the war of that year brought immense suffering and disaster to the people. Therefore, the tribespeople descended from the mountains, hoping to use their own strength to quell the war and save the people. Although I was young, I went with my parents.

"At that time, although I didn't understand why there was a war, I could feel people's fear and despair. Although our ancient tribe possessed great power, we also felt powerless in the face of endless killing and hatred. War is truly a terrible word."

Hongying paused, as if lost in memories, a trace of pity flashing in her eyes.

"Finally, the Jiang Dynasty collapsed, and the Xuan Yue Kingdom and Jing Yuan Kingdom divided this land among themselves, also annexing many cities in Xi Yue and the Great Desert, forming the current situation. Our ancient clan also returned to the clan after the war."

"After that, did the ancient clans completely stop participating in worldly conflicts?" Li Xi asked curiously.

Hongying shook her head gently, a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Although our ancient clan transcends worldly affairs, we are still beings of this land. Whenever there is a major disaster or war in the world, we will still do our best to help those in need. However, we will no longer intervene in worldly affairs on such a large scale as in the past."

Li Xi nodded; she understood what Hongying meant.

In this dog-eat-dog world, it is truly remarkable that the ancient tribes have been able to maintain their original intentions and kindness.

It is heartbreaking that the ancient tribe has long since been wiped out.

Hongying was clearly also caught up in painful memories, the piercing pain causing her to furrow her brow.

Wan Yue quickly reached out and gently supported her, carefully guiding her to sit down.

His gaze was full of concern and worry, as if he could see the deep pain in her heart through her eyes.

He gently patted Hongying's back, as if trying to convey strength and comfort to her through this simple gesture.

Over the decades, Hongying has endured too much suffering and torment, and only she herself knows the extent of her pain.

Wan Yue sat quietly to the side, keeping Hong Ying company.

Li Xi, standing to the side, seemed to still be processing the information she had just received.

She recalled the dreams she had. If the leader of the Red Lotus Cult was a descendant of the previous dynasty, then the chaos that would engulf the world ten years later was likely real.

Even in her dream, she still couldn't see the man's face clearly, but he was able to control her mind and make her do things against her will.

She couldn't help but shiver, a sense of unease rising within her.

If the Red Lotus Cult truly possessed such power and ambition, what a catastrophe it would bring to the world!

How should she deal with all of this?

Li Xi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep marks into her palms, but she didn't notice.

Her heart was pounding, her breathing was rapid, and images kept flashing through her mind, as if they were about to devour her.

Don't panic at this time; you must think calmly and find a solution.

She bit her lip hard, and the pain brought her back to her senses a little.

She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, trying to calm herself down.

She told herself that it was just a dream, and although the dream felt so real, it was ultimately just an illusion.

Moreover, the Emperor and the Retired Emperor have already begun to suppress the Red Lotus Sect, and everything is under control.

Thinking of this, Li Xi felt a little more relaxed.

However, despite this, she could not shake off her unease.

Things seemed to be progressing too smoothly, which made her somewhat suspicious.

Is there some conspiracy or unforeseen event hidden within this?

"Xiao Xi, Xiao Xi." Wan Yue's voice interrupted Li Xi's thoughts.

She looked up and saw Wan Yue looking at her with concern. "What are you thinking about? You're completely absorbed."

"It's nothing. Please take your grandmother to that room to rest first. I'll watch over this old man here." Li Xi pulled Liu Kang into his room and gave him a sleeping pill so he wouldn't escape.

Suddenly, a thought popped into my head.

She quickly summoned the golden eagle and had it fly to the mountaintop where she had found the jade pendant.

He pondered to himself, if this jade pendant was indeed buried here by that cult leader, then what was his true intention?

Was it merely to conceal one's identity?

However, since he attempted to restore the previous dynasty, it meant that he was extremely proud of his lineage.

In that case, how could this jade pendant, which could represent his identity, have been buried here so casually?

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but feel her mind becoming dull, unable to grasp the logic behind it all.

She crouched down and tried to search again from the spot where the jade pendant had been found.

However, after searching the surrounding area, there were no useful clues.

Let's have Grandma come tomorrow; perhaps the animals will make some discoveries.

The mountaintop at night is ablaze with starlight.

Each star appeared exceptionally large, like a bright gem, radiating a captivating brilliance.

She hadn't properly looked at the starry sky in a long time. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath of the fresh air on the mountaintop, and felt the gentle breeze caressing her cheeks.

The only sounds were the rustling of leaves in the wind and the chirping of insects in the distance. At that moment, she felt an unparalleled peace, as if the whole world consisted only of her and the starry sky.