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Chapter 166 Tang Clan (Seeking monthly votes)

In the previous round of the plan, Guan Yi did not earn any life points, but he did activate the first free 'Visit the Famous Family' event.

However, that time was 44 years ago, in the year of Jia Shen. Guan Yi had the idea of ​​participating in the Jia Shen Rebellion and getting in touch with the Eight Extraordinary Skills, so he went to open the only free "Visiting a Famous School". But the final result was not ideal. The "Visiting a Famous School" led him to the "Shu Zi School".

He had friendly exchanges with the sorcerers there, learned new spells, and acquired the Qimen techniques outside of Wuhou Qimen. But in the end, it was just like adding a 'J-shaped Qimen' to the 12 Qimen formations—it had some effect, but not much.

This round started ten years earlier, and Guan Yi has done many different things. He hopes to make some changes, at least to avoid going to the "technique" sect.

The plan will arrange everything.

Shortly after he activated his ability to visit prestigious families, a man and a woman suddenly visited the Zhuge family.

They were all around forty years old. The man had a full head of white hair; he must have been quite handsome in his youth, but now his face was gloomy, with deep nasolabial folds. The woman wore round glasses and had a refined and gentle demeanor, like a middle or high school homeroom teacher, concealing her sharp edge.

They all possessed powerful and dangerous Qi, yet they were able to conceal their aura very well, as if they had been walking in the dark for a long time.

"Tang Clan, Gao Yingcai."

"Tang Clan, Tang Wanru."

"Greetings, Young Clan Chief Zhuge."

Upon seeing them, Guan Yi recognized the two Tang Clan experts. He returned the greeting with a cupped hand and said, "You two are seniors of the Tang Clan, no need for such formalities. May I ask what brings you to the Zhuge family this time..."

He looked at Zhuge Wen questioningly, and Zhuge Wen frowned slightly and said, "The two guests from the Tang Clan said that Tang Bingwen, the sect leader of the Tang Clan, wants to invite you to the Tang Clan for a chat, but they don't know the reason."

“Xiao Yi, look…” His eyes flickered with the intention of making Guan Yi refuse. If it weren’t for the fact that the other party had invited Guan Yi, he, as the clan leader, could not make the decision for Guan Yi. He would have refused such a nonsensical invitation long ago.

After all, the Zhuge family and the Tang Clan had never had any interaction, or rather, most prestigious sects had little dealings with the Tang Clan, an 'assassin organization' that walked in the shadows.

Moreover, the Tang Clan is located in Sichuan, and the Wuhou Sect is in Zhejiang, nearly two thousand kilometers apart. In this day and age, that would be considered quite distant for a supernatural being.

So it really is the Tang Clan? Not bad!

Guan Yi paused, then smiled and said, "It just so happens that the current situation is temporarily stable. After being bedridden for several years, I've long wanted to go out and travel. Since two senior members of the Tang Clan have come from afar to invite me, I'll accompany them on this trip, Clan Chief."

Zhuge Wen frowned, then quickly relaxed.

Over the past few years, Guan Yi's sorcery skills have become so advanced that even these old guys are gradually losing their understanding. And the sorcerer's greatest strength is to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. Since Guan Yi readily agreed, it proves that there won't be any major problems with this trip.

"The situation is chaotic, so proceed with caution," he cautioned. Then he said to the two members of the Tang Clan, "You two have traveled a long way and must be tired. Why don't you rest for the night at the Zhuge family's house and continue your journey tomorrow?"

"No, Clan Chief Zhuge," Tang Wanru replied. "The gatekeeper instructed us before we left that regardless of whether Young Clan Chief Zhuge accepts the invitation, we should return as soon as possible. If Young Clan Chief doesn't have much to prepare, it would be best if we could set off later."

"I'm fine with that," Guan Yi said. "But I was wondering if it would be convenient for me to bring another person along?"

Bring people? Tang Wanru was taken aback and said, "Although the sect leader only invited the young clan leader, the Tang Clan will not refuse guests. Please go ahead, young clan leader."

A few minutes later, Guan Yi came home and called out, "Honey! Pack your things, we're going on a trip!"

……

Since the Lu family's birthday banquet, Zhuge Yue, like Guan Yi, has not left the town where the Wuhou Sect is located for six years.

At 31 years old, she still retained some girlish feelings, and was very excited about traveling far away. She hooked her arm around Guan Yi's and walked with light steps.

It just so happened that it was springtime, and as they walked among the sea of ​​flowers covering the mountains, she mischievously picked a few blossoms and pinned them to Guan Yi's head. Guan Yi then casually took a vine and wove it into a more beautiful wreath, which she then placed on Guan Yi's head.

Seeing the two of them playfully bickering, Gao Yingcai and Tang Wanru exchanged a glance and couldn't help but say, "Young Master Zhuge and his wife have such a good relationship."

Tang Wanru nodded and said to Guan Yi, "The Tang Clan has received some intelligence that you are a hero who spared no effort and joined forces with the Wuhou faction to change the war situation in Northeast China and save countless compatriots. However, before coming here, I found it hard to imagine that the patriotic and people-loving Mr. Zhuge... would be like you."

"What, in the minds of you two seniors, I should be someone who is constantly worried and sleepless day and night because of the Japanese invasion?"

Guan Yi smiled and said, "I have done most of what I can do. I have done my best. In the past few years, I have been lying in the hospital bed most of the time because of the backlash from divination. Xiao Yue has been busy taking care of me, preparing medicine and feeding me medicine. She has worked very hard."

"Since you've finally managed to get away, it's best to keep things relaxed. This is just a short trip; once we get to the Tang Clan, things will probably get busy again."

"Yes, I've had a tough time." Zhuge Yue winked at him with her left eye and said, "I didn't know that marrying you would mean taking care of you all day. I regret it now."

Guan Yi poked her waist with two fingers, and Zhuge Yue laughed and ran away, tickled.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, great hero!"

The couple's playful banter filled Gao Yingcai with a deep sense of envy. He paused for a moment and asked, "Does the young clan leader mean... that he has already divined the reason why our sect leader invited you to the Tang Clan this time?"

"More or less correct," Guan Yi said. "Divination is such a convenient tool; even we don't know what the sect leader is thinking," Gao Yingcai murmured, a hint of struggle in his eyes.

Tang Wanru placed her hand on his wrist at the opportune moment, slowed her pace, and let Guan Yi and his wife walk ahead for a while before whispering, "The sect leader knows that you volunteered to invite him, so he sent me here to keep an eye on you."

“…I know, how could I not know why you came, Sister Wanru?” Gao Yingcai paused for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, “But you know, you’ve seen what Xiaomei looks like now, I’m determined to find and kill that beast!”

The most powerful sorcerer in the world might be right in front of me. This is the best chance to find out where that beast is. I... can't stand it!

Tang Wanru remained silent and shook her head: "At least don't cause any trouble or complications on the way, so that I can explain myself to the sect leader."

“…I understand.” Gao Yingcai nodded, quickened his pace to catch up with Guan Yi, and asked, “Young Clan Leader Zhuge, there are rumors in the world of supernatural beings that Tu Yao’an, one of the demons of Quanxing and the leader of the Three Demon Sect, died at your hands a few years ago. Is that true?”

"Yes, that's true. The Tang Clan's intelligence capabilities are indeed extraordinary. Only the Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion and the Great Ying Immortal should know about this outside."

"It's common knowledge that people from the Celestial Master's Mansion aren't tight-lipped," Gao Yingcai said solemnly. "I wonder what Young Clan Chief Zhuge thinks of the Quanxing Sect?"

Guan Yi looked at him: "Killing nine out of ten isn't unfair. White Owl Liang Ting deserves to die the most!"

Gao Yingcai froze, his pupils contracted, and Tang Wanru, who had quickly followed, was also shaken.

Is this what a powerful sorcerer is like? Even within the Tang Clan, only a few people knew that Gao Yingcai's daughter had been humiliated and driven insane by Liang Ting.

But it seemed nothing could remain a secret from this young clan leader, Zhuge. Had he known everything about us so soon after meeting us, or even before?!

No, warlocks aren't that overpowered.

To figure out a person's background and experiences requires some effort, and this is just a prophet who has read the comic book plot.

Seeing that Gao Yingcai wanted to ask more questions, Guan Yi took the initiative to say, "Don't rush, let's go to Tangmen first. Before leaving Tangmen, I will do a divination for you."

Gao Yingcai was overjoyed and bowed respectfully.

"I have no way to repay the kindness of Young Master Zhuge! From now on, whatever your orders are, I, Gao Yingcai, will not dare to disobey!"

“No need for that. As I said, you are my senior by seniority, and I am also deeply saddened by what your daughter has gone through. Since it is something I can do, I should naturally lend a hand.”

Gao Yingcai bowed again, and remained respectful throughout the rest of the journey.

……

Maintaining a carefree attitude while traveling and clearing away obstacles along the way, the four extraordinary individuals still managed to travel two thousand kilometers in just ten days and arrive at the Tang Sect.

The Tang Clan of today is not the martial arts school it would become in later years; it is a secluded sect, much like the Zhuge family, that accepts disciples from the outside world. Under the guidance of Gao Yingcai and Tang Wanru, Guan Yi soon met the current head of the Tang Clan, Tang Bingwen.

He was an old man with a dignified face and one eye blind, a powerful and extraordinary individual.

"Zhuge Yi greets the Tang Clan Master."

Guan Yixian paid his respects first.

Tang Bingwen smiled slightly: "The renowned 'Master Zhuge,' no need for such formalities. You must be tired from your long journey, so I'll get straight to the point."

That's right, just 17 days ago, the Tang Clan received an assassination commission to take your head. The price offered was very high—a full five boxes of gold bars, which was extremely tempting.

But attempting to assassinate the young clan leader Zhuge within the Wuhou Sect would be tantamount to a bloody sect war. I have no other choice but to resort to this desperate measure: inviting you to come and meet your death!

Guan Yi, who was behind him, was startled.

"Master! How could you..."

Guan Yi said helplessly, "Your lame jokes aren't funny at all, Master Tang."

"Hahaha." Tang Bingwen laughed loudly: "Is this kind of trick really so ridiculous against a sorcerer?"

He shook his head and said solemnly, "Logically speaking, according to the rules of the Tang Clan, when someone takes money to kill, they will not ask about the identity of the employer, nor will they care who the target is."

But the young clan leader Zhuge, who was deeply concerned about his country and its people and had saved countless compatriots, was different. This time, he refused the commission and even broke the Tang Clan's rules by proactively investigating the employer's information!

"If nothing unexpected happens, it's Japanese?"

Tang Bingwen nodded slightly.

Guan Yi chuckled lightly. There are no secrets in the world. After delivering intelligence for three years, the Japanese invaders are having a lot of trouble in Northeast China, so it's time they started to keep an eye on me!
　I'm asking for monthly votes at the beginning of the month! I have something to do today, so the next chapter will be tonight.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)