The fact that Yihua Palace has stood for hundreds of years is largely due to the fact that many of its rules and regulations are already well-established.
This applies even to the transmission of messages.
In ordinary cases, when information is being transmitted, the surface of the bamboo tube is usually blank.
In slightly more severe cases, a magnolia flower pattern will be left on the surface of the bamboo tube.
In the most severe cases, the bamboo tubes would not bear white magnolia blossoms, but rather blood-red magnolia patterns.
Even with this white magnolia flower pattern, it signifies that something has happened that requires Yaoyue, the Grand Mistress of the Yihua Palace, to make a decision personally.
Therefore, upon seeing the finger-sized bamboo tube on the bird's leg, Yaoyue quickly raised her hand, removed the bamboo tube, crushed it, and revealed the paper strip inside.
A moment later, as the contents of the note came into Yaoyue's view, her tightly furrowed brows relaxed.
At the same time, he said aloud, "That woman is quite efficient."
As she spoke, Yaoyue casually handed the note to Qu Feiyan, who was standing next to her with a curious expression.
Qu Feiyan took the note and pulled Xiao Zhao to read it together.
A few breaths later, Qu Feiyan said in astonishment, "Apart from the Hengshan Sect, the other four sects of the Five Mountains Sword Sect have all been wiped out by Sister Dongfang."
Hearing Qu Feiyan's words, Chu Qinghe, who was standing next to her, suddenly frowned and asked, "Was the Hengshan Sect also wiped out?"
Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Yaoyue glanced at him and said, "Are you worried about those who secretly took over the Hengshan Sect before?"
Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "It's not that I'm worried, just a little curious."
Given Dongfang Bubai's temperament, since he chose to destroy the Hengshan Sect, it's likely because he wanted to see who was behind it, believing that "no one can sleep soundly on one's own bed."
Adding to the previous incident with the Unmarked Young Master, Chu Qinghe was indeed somewhat curious about the other party's identity.
However, this question was just a whim of Chu Qinghe's, and he didn't dwell on it for long before turning his attention back to Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao.
As Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao continued reading the note, they were also muttering to themselves.
From the two maids' chatter, Chu Qinghe learned the reason behind the letter.
As the overlord west of the Ming Dynasty, Yihua Palace naturally paid attention to matters within its sphere of influence.
Over the years, after Dongfang Bubai became the leader of the Sun Moon Cult, he led the cult to expand rapidly.
Now, in the southwest region where the Sun Moon Sect is located, besides the Sun Moon Sect, there are only a few other forces such as the Five Poisons Sect and the Five Mountains Sword Sect.
Now, with the Sun Moon Sect eliminating four of the five sects of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, the Southwest region can be said to be dominated by the Sun Moon Sect alone.
However, within the sphere of influence of the Yihua Palace, there are also other second-rate and first-rate forces that are somewhat further away from the Sun Moon Divine Sect.
Faced with the Sun Moon Cult and Dongfang Bubai, who were at the height of their power, in order to avoid becoming the next force to be swallowed up or destroyed, some other forces, after receiving the news, actually jointly wrote to the Yihua Palace, hoping that the Yihua Palace would intervene to make Dongfang Bubai behave himself.
Therefore, it was Lianxing from Yihua Palace who sent the message to inquire about Yaoyue's meaning.
After understanding the situation, Qu Feiyan clicked her tongue twice and said, "As expected of Sister Dongfang, she only attacked the Five Mountains Sword Sect, yet she has caused other forces to be uneasy."
Hearing what Qu Feiyan said, Yaoyue snorted and said with disdain, "They are just a few second-rate forces. That woman is able to hold back and only make a move now. If it were me, the Five Mountains Sword Sect would probably be history long ago."
Xiao Zhao asked, "Now that other forces have already joined forces with Yihua Palace, what are your plans to do about this, Sister Yue?"
Upon hearing this, Yaoyue said calmly, "The martial world is a dog-eat-dog world. If you're not strong enough, you deserve to be killed."
The meaning couldn't be clearer from those understated words.
Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao were not surprised by Yaoyue's reaction.
Given Yaoyue's arrogance, even before she met Dongfang Bubai, she probably wouldn't have paid any attention to the petition jointly submitted by other forces.
Not to mention the current relationship between Yaoyue and Dongfang Bubai, how could they possibly exert pressure on Dongfang Bubai because of the forces under Yihua Palace?
Qu Feiyan asked in confusion, "Wait, that's not right! There aren't two palace masters in Yihua Palace. Sister Yue, you're gone, but Sister Lianxing should still be here, right? Why do I need to ask you about something like this?"
Yaoyue said calmly, "It's probably just a way of urging me to go back."
As she spoke, Yaoyue paused slightly.
A few breaths later, Yaoyue looked at Chu Qinghe and said, "However, this trip has indeed taken quite a while."
Before she knew it, three months had passed since Yaoyue left Yihua Palace and arrived in Yushui City.
As the Grand Master of Yihua Palace, it is indeed inappropriate for him to linger outside for such a long time.
Knowing what Yaoyue meant, Chu Qinghe asked, "When do you plan to set off?"
Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's question, Yaoyue opened her mouth to respond.
However, when her gaze fell on Chu Qinghe, Yaoyue paused for a moment before saying, "Let's wait two more days!"
We've been out for so long already, a couple more days won't make a difference.
In response, Chu Qinghe gave a soft "hmm".
Although she decided to stay in Chu Qinghe's courtyard for two more days, Yaoyue's mood was still affected to some extent.
At this moment, Yaoyue realized for the first time that the identity of the Grand Palace Master of Yihua Palace might not be so perfect.
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