Chapter 969 You also have a grudge against the royal family?

Meanwhile, a group of men in black were gathering in the damp and cold cave, and one of them stood quietly among the crowd, just like the others.

This person was none other than Ye Ying, whose face had been disfigured. Ever since he faked his death, he had been following Yan Jue and the man in black.

His eyes, like those of a night hawk, stealthily swept over the newly arrived Sect Master Yan, with Yan Jue following closely beside him, his attitude respectful.

"Sect Leader Yan, it is an honor to have you here. I have failed to greet you properly. Why did you come to Great Zhou in person?" The man in black waved to his subordinates behind him, signaling them to bow to him. He knelt respectfully on the ground, his attitude humble, completely lacking the imposing manner he usually displayed in front of his subordinates.

Nightshade has now figured out the identity of the man in black. He is Yan Dinghai's capable subordinate, codenamed Si Ci. He doesn't know Si Ci's real name. Everyone calls him Si Helmsman, and he thinks his codename is strange.

At this moment, Nightshade had no choice but to kneel and bow along with everyone else.

The sect leader, Yan, was completely shrouded in a black robe. His voice was hoarse as he said, "I only heard from Yan Jue that he had found his own brother and wanted to see his old friend's child."

Si Ci waved to Ye Ying, "Hurry up and step forward to pay your respects to the sect leader."

Ye Ying followed the instructions, walked up to Sect Leader Yan, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Ye Ying greets Sect Leader Yan."

Yan Dinghai coldly surveyed Ye Ying's direction and said in a deep voice, "You are Yan Jue's twin brother, the other child of Brother Bingyi."

Night Shadow paused for a moment, "I didn't know who my father was before. It was the Si Chief and Yan Jue who found me and told me about my background."

Yan Dinghai said, "So Si Ci has told you everything."

“Yes,” Nightshade replied.

Yan Dinghai's eyes were full of inquiry. He had no reason to believe Ye Ying. People who grew up in the Hidden Camp were not so easily subdued.

He suddenly grabbed Nightshade by the neck. "You infiltrated the Earthly Fiends Sect to gather information about them and then secretly inform your master."

Ye Ying's eyes were resolute as he coldly said, "Since Sect Leader Yan has said so, it's probably no use what I say. Sect Leader Yan can do whatever he wants with me!"

Yan Jue said, "Father, please show mercy. Ye Ying didn't know that it was the Great Zhou royal family that killed our parents. He was kept in the dark. Ye Ying said that he would stay in the Earthly Fiend Sect and serve the sect."

"Are you willing to stay in the Earthly Fiend Sect?" Yan Dinghai loosened his fingers.

Night Shadow's eyes were icy cold. "I will not stay in the Earthly Fiend Sect. My only purpose in life is to avenge my parents. Whoever killed my parents is my enemy. If it was the royal family of the Great Zhou who killed my parents, I will fight to the death to make them pay the price. If it was someone else who killed my parents, I will definitely find him and kill him."

Yan Dinghai tightened his grip even more, "You think you can kill the Xie family? You've got quite the nerve."

Night Shadow stared into his eyes, "How does Sect Leader Yan know I can't do it? I grew up in the Hidden Divine Camp and have always served the royal family. There shouldn't be anyone who understands the Hidden Divine Camp better than me!"

Si Ci said, "The sect leader has been away from the Great Zhou for many years. The current Shenyin Camp is somewhat different from that time. After the old emperor died, the Shenyin Camp fell into the hands of the new emperor. Ye Ying has been following the new emperor. Among us, Ye Ying is indeed the most familiar with the current royal family."

Yan Dinghai didn't take Ye Ying, such a minor character, seriously. If Ye Ying wanted to find out information about the Earthly Fiend Sect and pass it on to the Great Zhou, that would suit him perfectly. He had been preparing for this for many years.

Nightshade, now having a chance to catch his breath, asked, "You also have a grudge against the royal family?"

Yan Dinghai said coldly, "No one from the Xie family will escape. It's just a pity that Xie Jing died like this. Back then, your father and I served the royal family wholeheartedly, but he was ruthless and heartless towards us, killing us without mercy. He didn't even consider the secret guards who served him as human beings."

Night Shadow said, "Since Sect Leader Yan and the old emperor have a grudge, why not seek revenge directly on him? He has already passed away..."

"You mean to say that your parents' revenge has been achieved?" Yan Dinghai roared. "As long as the Great Zhou Dynasty is still in the hands of the Xie family, your parents' revenge has not been achieved. The Xie family's internal struggle for the throne has caused us innocent people to be separated from our families. This is the biggest mistake of the Xie family. The Great Zhou Dynasty should have been ruled by a different person long ago."

Yan Jue explained, "Ye Ying definitely didn't mean that. Godfather, don't be angry. Ye Ying will definitely join us in cutting off the head of that dog emperor Xie."

Yan Jue quickly pulled Ye Ying along, signaling him to pledge his loyalty. He had already told Ye Ying that if he followed him out of the pass to the Northwest and to the Arctic region, he would definitely have a different experience.

Ye Ying wondered if the man surnamed Yan wanted to seize the Great Zhou and become emperor himself. At this moment, he had no choice but to submit. "As long as Sect Master Yan can help my brother and me avenge our father's death, Ye Ying's life is at your disposal."

Yan Dinghai harbored doubts about him and said in a deep voice, "Now I have a task for you: follow the eldest prince of Beixiao Kingdom and protect his safety."

He then said to Nightshade, "Your former master, Empress Jiang, will also be traveling with him, as will your former companion, a female guard named Aoxue."

Ye Ying had been following Si Ci and the others. Without the Earthly Fiend Sect's stronghold, he dared not contact the outside world. He never expected that the Empress would leave the capital with the eldest prince of the Northern Owl Kingdom, and Ao Xue would also come.

He tried to calm himself down and said in a deep voice, "The Night Shadow of the past is long dead. What is left now is just a shell that wants to avenge my parents. Please rest assured, Sect Master, I cannot stand with my enemies. I now belong only to the Earthly Fiend Sect."

Yan Jue said, "Ye Ying's appearance has been ruined, so he can't go back. Godfather, please give him a new name!"

Yan Dinghai sneered, "Brother Zhou is an elder brother who has risked his life for me. You are his children, so naturally you are my own sons. Jue'er was raised by your father. I will change your brother's name and call him Yan Ying. From now on, you brothers will work together to assist your adoptive father. He will always be your shadow, one in the light and one in the dark."

Ye Ying cupped her hands in greeting, "Yan Ying thanks the sect leader for bestowing upon her this name."

Yan Dinghai smiled and said, "Why are you still calling me Sect Master? From now on, you and Jue'er will call me Godfather. Now that you've returned to my side, your father's spirit in heaven can finally rest in peace. I will avenge the murder of your fathers for you."

Yan Jue said, "Quickly call him godfather."

No matter how hard Ye Ying tried, he couldn't bring himself to call him "godfather." His fingers, hidden in his sleeves, clenched into fists, and the coldness in his eyes almost betrayed his emotions.

He would never speak up if they were recognizing a thief as their father.

Yan Jue urged again, "Are you mute?"

These days he has taken the lead in acting as the eldest brother. Although he and Nightshade are twins, he believes that he should be the elder brother and Nightshade the younger brother.

Following the Earthly Fiends Sect is definitely the right choice.

Yan Dinghai stared coldly at Ye Ying's face without saying a word, waiting for him to call him "godfather".

Nightshade was finally forced to submit, and said coldly, "Thank you, Godfather."

He thought to himself: If it really was Yan Dinghai who killed his father and mother, he would definitely kill him with his own hands.