"Mom, Xiao Fei, let's go. We're going to find Da Wangye and the old Wizard!"
Ye Yunfei's heart was solely focused on revenge at this moment and had no intention of staying any longer at the Third Prince's mansion.
"Go find Da Wangye and the old Wizard?"
Both Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei were startled.
The Third Prince and Wu Lao exchanged glances, both seeing shock and doubt in the other's eyes.
A mere half-emperor junior at the Primary Level, preparing to go settle accounts with the Miao Clan's Da Wangye and the old Wizard? Did he truly possess the power for this, or was it the heedless arrogance of youth?
"Yes.
We're going to settle accounts with them.
Mom, Xiao Fei, trust me.
You just have to follow me."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Fei'er, are you really confident?" Miao Ziqiong asked.
"Mom, do you think I'm someone who boasts?" Ye Yunfei smiled.
"You are not."
Miao Ziqiong thought for a moment and shook her head. She knew that although her son often performed astonishing feats, those were always within the bounds of his power; he generally wouldn't do things he wasn't confident about.
"Good!
Fei'er, I'll go with you!
Let's settle accounts with them!"
Miao Ziqiong gritted her teeth and nodded.
"Brother, I believe in you too. Let's go, we'll settle scores with them!
Especially that Commander Miao Tian! He personally ambushed me and poisoned me. We absolutely cannot let him off."
Xiao Fei also nodded heavily.
"Don't worry, Xiao Fei. I'll let Commander Miao Tian experience firsthand how it feels to be poisoned by someone else.
When it comes to the art of poison, ten of him combined can't match your older brother."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
As he spoke, Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve, sweeping Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei inside and teleporting them into the Illusory Shadow Pagoda.
"Father, goodbye."
Before leaving, Miao Ziqiong glanced at the Third Prince, her eyes reddening, and spoke.
"Child, don't be rash…"
The Third Prince spoke to Ye Yunfei.
But Ye Yunfei paid him no heed. With a flash of his figure, he directly teleported away, vanishing from the room.
"Wu Lao, please go and protect them.
Don't let them come to harm.
When necessary, you may mobilize several more experts!"
The Third Prince said to Wu Lao.
"Alright."
Wu Lao thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. His figure flashed, and he too teleported away, following Ye Yunfei from a distance.
Not long after Wu Lao left, the Third Prince suddenly spoke.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves. I intend to transfer my father's true form into the Vermilion Bird Divine Cavern."
"Third Prince, have you made up your mind?"
A voice sounded.
"Yes, I have resolved.
The Vermilion Bird Divine Cavern is the birthplace of our Miao Race. It conceals many ruins related to the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridians. It is said our Miao Race's first ancestor obtained the progenitor bloodline of the Vermilion Bird race within that cavern, which has been passed down generation after generation.
I believe transferring my father's true form into the Vermilion Bird Divine Cavern may trigger some miraculous development."
The Third Prince said.
"Very well. Since the Third Prince has made his decision, we will fully cooperate."
That voice sounded again.
"I thank all of you for your assistance over these years."
The Third Prince said gratefully.
"There is no need for thanks, Third Prince.
We are all subordinates of the Vermilion Bird King and shall be loyal to him our entire lives!"
The voice replied.
***
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had already left the Third Prince's mansion.
He headed directly towards Fengyang Palace.
At that time, Fengyang Palace was bustling with activity; a grand wedding was underway.
The large square in front of Fengyang Palace was decorated with lanterns and festoons, filled with banquet tables and teeming with a sea of people.
On a raised platform in the center of the square, a large group of high-ranking Miao Clan members accompanied the Jiao Clan's Second Prince, along with a contingent of Jiao Clan experts.
The Jiao Clan's Second Prince was draped in celebratory red, looking utterly pleased with himself.
"The auspicious hour has arrived! Bring forth the bride immediately!"
Suddenly, an old man from the Miao Clan announced loudly.
All eyes turned towards the main gate of Fengyang Palace.
Soon, several elderly women escorted out a young girl, her head covered with a red veil that obscured her face.
But everyone knew this girl was Miao Xiao Fei!
"What a pity. Xiao Fei is one of our Miao Clan's most talented youngsters in recent years, with the fastest-rising strength. To think she would marry the Jiao Clan's Second Prince!
This is like throwing a fragrant flower onto a pile of dung—utterly wasted!"
Seeing the escorted Xiao Fei, many Miao Clan members whispered.
Everyone knew the Jiao Clan Second Prince's reputation was notoriously bad.
"Shut your mouth!
The arrangement to betrothe Xiao Fei to the Jiao Clan Second Prince was reportedly spearheaded by Da Wangye and the old Wizard. If someone from their inner circle hears you saying such things, you'll be in deep trouble!"
Someone immediately warned him.
Thus, those lamenting clansmen dared not speak another word.
Everyone knew that within the Vermilion Bird Realm now, Da Wangye and the old Wizard wielded the greatest power!
The Vermilion Bird King had not appeared for endless years; Da Wangye and the old Wizard were, in effect, the two overlords of the Vermilion Bird Realm!
Soon, Xiao Fei was escorted beside the Jiao Clan Second Prince.
The Jiao Clan Second Prince was already burning with impatience and promptly wrapped his arms around Xiao Fei.
Such an action was fundamentally quite brash, but no one in the crowd dared show any disapproval. Instead, many beings began to offer flatteries.
"Haha, congratulations Second Prince for embracing a beautiful woman as your own!"
"Second Prince, talented and accomplished in your youth—a perfect match of beauty and brilliance!"
Flattering words rose continuously one after another.
At the edge of the square, Ye Yunfei, who had transformed into an unfamiliar man, couldn't help but reveal a cold, mocking smile at this sight.
That Xiao Fei was not the real Xiao Fei at all, but Da Wangye's own granddaughter, Miao Yazhi!
However, since Situ Kong'er's Seventy-Two Transformations Divine Ability was too profound, and Miao Yazhi was currently in a state of unconsciousness, her aura wasn't leaking excessively, so no one had detected it.
Da Wangye and the old Wizard were also standing on the high platform, right beside Xiao Fei, yet hadn't noticed the slightest irregularity.
Besides Xiao Fei, there was also a fake Miao Ziqiong on the high platform.
Under Ye Yunfei's direction, this fake Miao Ziqiong acted utterly indifferent, seeming neither joyous nor sorrowful, her expression cold and detached, making it impossible for anyone to guess her true feelings.
"Brother Ye, when do we act?"
Situ Kong'er, who had transformed into a Miao Clan member and appeared very low-key, stood beside Ye Yunfei and asked quietly.
Ye Yunfei now had a large number of slaves within the Vermilion Bird Realm, so it was convenient for Situ Kong'er to transform into anyone.
"Wait. Wait until after they've exchanged the bridal bows before acting.
I wonder how Da Wangye will feel when he realizes the one married off to the Jiao Clan's Second Prince is his own granddaughter?"
Ye Yunfei said with a cold laugh.
"Haha, brilliant! I can't wait to see that old bastard's reaction."
Situ Kong'er laughed heartily.