Chapter 574 Identity
It was unknown how much time had passed before Zhong Nianyao looked up, blinked, and spoke softly but firmly, "Let's go directly to the Baili Family!"
Since we're already here, why not just go straight to our destination? Besides, everything we have now is just speculation.
It is still unknown whether Baili Leyao is the biological mother of this body!
If things were really as she suspected, then what happened back then? Why was the original owner left in the Zhong family? Where has Zhong Mingxin been all these years?
She needs an answer to all of this.
In other words, not only her, but also Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong, who have been staying in the Zhong family waiting for their youngest son to return, need this answer.
After Zhong Nianyao's decision, Lu Yichen didn't hesitate at all, and the two of them set off directly to the Baili family's territory.
This is the deepest secret realm of Changbai Mountain. The Baili Clan isn't the only hidden family in this place; there are other families as well. It can be said that most of the hidden families who practice cultivation live in seclusion in this place. The spiritual energy here is far richer than that of the outside world, making it a perfect place for practitioners.
The major cultivation families also have the same tacit understanding, that is, each occupies its own clan land, does not interfere with each other, and practices on their own.
However, times have changed. After so many years, the major cultivation families have become inseparable through various means such as marriage.
It can be said that these families are independent, but there are intricate connections between the major families.
Zhong Nianyao and Lu Yichen held hands and soon arrived at the Baili family's ancestral home. However, they did not immediately go forward to knock on the door, but stood not far away and looked towards the gate.
The Baili family's ancestral home had a similar layout to the courtyard houses in the imperial capital, but it was significantly larger than those ordinary courtyard houses.
"Aren't you planning on going in?" Lu Yichen said jokingly, "Could it be some kind of homesickness kicking in?"
Zhong Nianyao rolled her eyes at him and said unhappily, "Do you think I'd be that kind of person? It's just that I don't have the status and qualifications to come here and say anything now!"
After hearing Zhong Nianyao's words, Lu Yichen was not surprised. He chuckled and said, "Then let's go in a different identity!"
"Another identity?" Zhong Nianyao raised an eyebrow. "Do you mean—"
Lu Yichen directly took out two simple masks and handed one to Zhong Nianyao. "Our current identity is the handover personnel of the special department. Our purpose is to discuss the upcoming exchange conference with the Baili family."
"Exchange conference?" Zhong Nianyao was a little puzzled. "Would people from secluded families also participate in such an exchange conference?"
"Even people from a secluded family need to understand the mundane world," Lu Yichen explained with a smile. "Even though they live in seclusion here, they still need food, clothing, shelter and transportation!"
"So every three years, the secluded families and the special departments will hold an exchange meeting. The winning family will receive a portion of the cultivation resources provided by the special departments. However, not everyone is eligible to participate in the exchange meeting. The more outstanding members of the younger generation will be selected to participate in the exchange."
"The next exchange conference is about to begin. During this period, the special department will send people to the major families to select candidates."
"You've planned everything, haven't you?" Zhong Nianyao looked at Lu Yichen with a half-smile, "Did you expect this situation to happen?"
Otherwise, how could there be such a disguise?
"It's just an extra layer of preparation." Lu Yichen said with a smile, "If you want to go in directly, then we can just go in with our real identities."
Zhong Nianyao took the mask from Lu Yichen and put it on herself.
The mask was simple, just half, covering the upper half of her face. Although her golden pupils were still very conspicuous.
However, in the special department, there are many people with different pupil colors, such as some people with fire abilities, whose pupils are red. Therefore, although Zhong Nianyao's golden pupils are special, they are not enough to attract other people's attention.
"Are we the only ones going?" Zhong Nianyao looked at Lu Yichen and continued, "Will this arouse any suspicion?"
"We have people in other families who have contacted us." Lu Yichen continued with a smile, "It's just that we will go to the Baili family. Of course, if we don't go, someone else will go."
Soon, both of them had put on their masks.
Although their true faces could not be seen clearly, the temperament of Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao did not fade, but became even more eye-catching.
No matter who sees these two people, they can feel their extraordinary qualities.
The two stood side by side and walked directly towards the Baili family.
Arriving at the door, Lu Yichen knocked directly.
Soon, someone came to open the door.
An old man in his fifties opened the door. After seeing how Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao were dressed, he asked with some confusion, "Who are you two——"
Zhong Nianyao looked at the old man who came to open the door, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Because this old man who opened the door did not look like an ordinary person. His steady steps, strong body, and clear eyes all showed that he should also be a cultivator.
Zhong Nian Yao blinked and didn't say anything.
Lu Yichen took out a sign and showed it to the old man.
The old man, who had not cared much at first, immediately changed his demeanor and became serious after seeing the sign in Lu Yichen's hand. When he looked at Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao again, his attitude became more respectful.
"You two are from the special department, right?" The old man nodded respectfully at them and said, "Please come in! I received the news earlier and have been waiting for your arrival!"
As he spoke, he led the two of them towards the reception room. At the same time, he called another servant to inform the master he mentioned.
After leading Lu Yichen and Zhong Nian Yao to the reception room, the old man retreated respectfully.
"this--"
After the old man left, Zhong Nianyao asked with some confusion, "What on earth is going on? Isn't his attitude a little too weird? He's almost treating us like idols."
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