As the convoy slowly entered Dading City, the clamor and uproar immediately rushed towards them.
Compared to Black Dragon City outside of the Eastern Wilderness Academy, Da Ding City is full of the atmosphere of everyday life, seemingly because it is not only a gathering place for martial artists, but also the home of some secular families.
As the capital of the Ding Dynasty, one of the three great dynasties of the Eastern Wilderness, Dading City is dozens of times larger than Tianyuan City. Its streets are very wide and lead directly to the towering and magnificent royal palace. There are many bustling markets on both sides, where many martial artists move about. In some small taverns, martial artists gather together, talking about the past events of various places in the Eastern Wilderness and family secrets, such as which family's young lady is having an affair...
The Zhan tribe is located in the southern part of Dading City. Compared with other places, there are far fewer people here, and the buildings are somewhat old, as if they have been abandoned.
The group wandered around the extensive streets for more than half an hour before finally stopping in front of a grand manor house.
Zhan Qingyue stepped down from the carriage and instructed Zheng Qiu to unload the medicinal herbs and heavy ore that Tie Niu was pulling. The guards on both sides of the gate rushed forward to help. Then they walked into the manor. Afterwards, Qin Xin also carried a box full of medicinal herbs and followed Zheng Qiu and the others into the manor.
Along the way, Zhan Qingyue asked some maids about the situation in the manor, and only then did she learn about what had happened in the clan during the days she was away.
Qin Xin, who was standing nearby, also overheard some of it; it seemed to be related to the marriage of the Zhan clan.
Qin Xin had intended to take his leave, but since the woman in front of him had saved his life, and was now in trouble, he thought he might be able to help her in some way, so he didn't say anything.
After passing through numerous pavilions, a grand living room came into view. Although it was far away, Qin Xin could vaguely see the many figures gathered in the room.
After entering the council hall, Zheng Qiu helped Qin Xin put down the medicinal herbs and then led him to a corner of the council hall.
"Elder, the clan letter says that Grandfather has emerged from seclusion. Where is he?" Zhan Qingyue glanced at the elders in the council hall and asked in confusion.
"The clan leader has emerged from seclusion, but due to severe internal injuries, he has had to return to seclusion," the elderly man in brocade robes said anxiously in the council hall.
"I brought back the elixir from the Yan Dynasty. Give it to Grandpa as soon as possible." Zhan Qingyue looked at the old man in the brocade robe who sat in a high position, waved her hand lightly, and an antique sandalwood box appeared in her hand, which she handed to the elder beside her.
"Sister, you're finally back! That royal family..."
A woman dressed in a plain blue dress rushed out from the backyard. Upon seeing Zhan Qingyue, her face was covered in tears.
Upon seeing this woman, Qin Xin was momentarily surprised. It was no wonder that he felt he had seen Zhan Qingyue before.
Because the woman in the blue dress who ran out from the backyard was none other than Zhan Qingqi, Qin Xin's senior at the Eastern Wilderness Academy!
“Young Miss, you know the current situation within the clan. We have no choice but to agree to the royal marriage for now, so we have to give up the Second Miss…” The eldest elder, dressed in a brocade robe, interrupted the woman, speaking with a hint of shame.
"You made this decision without my consent! I disagree with it!" Zhan Qingyue pulled the woman who had run out from the inner courtyard into her arms and angrily refused.
"This is also the clan leader's intention..." The elder said helplessly, seeing that Zhan Qingyue was somewhat angry.
"Grandpa seems to be getting senile! That royal family has always wanted to swallow up my Zhan clan. Everyone knows their wolfish ambitions. Do we really want to make deals with a tiger for its skin?!"
Zhan Qingyue's angry shouts echoed throughout the entire council hall.
"Sister, in this alchemy competition, our Zhan clan has no young members with alchemy talent, so we are destined to be squeezed out of the four major clans and will inevitably be devoured by other clans. If it can help the clan, I am willing to marry into the royal family!"
In front of Zhan Qingyue, Zhan Qingqi no longer displayed the same indifference as she did at the Eastern Wilderness Academy; instead, her eyes held a look of grim determination as she spoke.
"Don't mention this again. Even if someone marries into the royal family, I won't let you step into this fire pit!"
Zhan Qingyue gently stroked Zhan Qingqi's hair, her voice full of tenderness.
Some elders standing nearby shook their heads helplessly at the sight. The Zhan clan was in danger, and many of their retainers had already chosen to leave and join other families. Unless they married into the royal family, they could not guarantee that the Zhan clan would be among the top four in this alchemy competition and retain their place among the four major families.
"Ahem, Qingqi-senpai, it's been a long time."
Seeing this somewhat touching scene, Qin Xin coughed lightly.
Upon hearing the sound, Zhan Qingqi quickly ran out of her sister's arms. Qin Xin also noticed the wrinkles in Zhan Qingyue's clothes, suggesting that she was more voluptuous than Zhan Qingqi.
"Huh? Qin Xin, what brings you to the Ding Dynasty!"
Zhan Qingqi stared at Qin Xin and said with some surprise.
"You are Qin Xin?"
Zhan Qingyue also walked forward slowly, looking at Qin Xin with some hostility.
"Senior sister, this..."
Sensing the murderous intent in Zhan Qingyue's eyes, Qin Xin couldn't help but take a few steps back.
"Sister, no..."
Zhan Qingqi quickly stopped her sister, saying somewhat awkwardly, "I mentioned you to my sister before, so..."
"It seems that I'm not a good person in Senior Qingqi's eyes."
Qin Xin had guessed some of it and said somewhat awkwardly.
After being stopped by Zhan Qingqi, Zhan Qingyue stood aside, watching Qin Xin warily, as if she was about to make a move at any moment, which made Qin Xin more cautious.
"It's fate, really. I ran into a little trouble, but I didn't expect to be saved by Sister Qingyue," Qin Xin continued.
"Hmph, don't try to get close to me, I'm not your sister."
Zhan Qingyue's words were very sharp, and Qin Xin then realized why Zhan Qingqi's personality was so cold back at the Eastern Wilderness Academy; it was largely due to her older sister.
"Now that my Zhan clan is in trouble, Qin Xin, you should leave as soon as possible."
Zhan Qingqi had no time to reminisce with Qin Xin, and instead told him to leave quickly to avoid getting involved.
"Ahem, Senior Sister Qingqi, what if I said I'm a third-grade alchemist?"
Qin Xin was aware of the problems facing the Zhan clan, so he wanted to help Zhan Qingqi.
"Judging by your appearance, you're not even twenty years old. How could you possibly be a third-grade alchemist? Don't try to fool me again. Leave quickly."
Zhan Qingyue naturally didn't believe it and immediately began to drive Qin Xin away.
I believe it.
Zhan Qingqi pursed her lips. She had witnessed how Qin Xin had defeated a group of senior students at the Eastern Wilderness Academy, and Qin Xin's image had always remained in her mind, especially in the ruins of the Luoshen Gate.
Whenever I think of it, a blush rises to my face.
"Phew, he really is a third-grade alchemist!" (m.cascoo.net)
Amidst the elders' astonished gasps, Qin Xin took out the third-grade alchemist badge he had obtained during the Black Dragon City assessment from his Qiankun bag.
"Young man, please have a seat."
"Elder..."
Amid the elders' delight, they led Qin Xin to a stool and sat him down, completely ignoring the blush rising on Zhan Qingqi's face and the soft moans emanating from Zhan Qingyue.
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