"Young man, thank you for helping our Qin Family through this crisis. This is something I promised to give you."
At that moment, Qin Xiao's gaze suddenly fell upon Ye Yunfei, and a spatial ring appeared before him.
Ye Yunfei probed it with his Soul Power and found it contained many cultivation resources: medicinal herbs, divine pills, magical treasures, and other rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
"Young man, I can see that you seem to have mastered many different types of major Dao laws.
You are only a Void God, yet you've grasped so many major Dao laws. Your talent regarding laws is truly remarkable.
Now, I will impart the Major Dao Law of Rain to you. Whether you can comprehend it depends on your own aptitude."
Qin Xiao spoke again.
Then, with a lift of his hand, he sent a strand of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
"Thank you, Senior."
Ye Yunfei quickly expressed his gratitude.
For Ye Yunfei, the Major Dao Law of Rain imparted by Qin Xiao was far more valuable than those cultivation resources.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei was secretly astonished. As expected of a Qin Family ancestor, Qin Xiao could tell at a glance that he cultivated multiple major Dao laws.
"Young man, we're all on the same side; no need for formalities.
We old relics won't interfere in the affairs of you younger generation."
Qin Xiao replied with a smile, then looked meaningfully at Qin Xiaoyu.
Qin Xiaoyu instantly understood the ancestor's implication, and her face flushed red like a ripe apple.
The two previous Qin Family heads and that Patriarch Qin Hao also looked at Ye Yunfei and Qin Xiaoyu with knowing smiles. Even Qin Xiaoyu's father, Qin Hongyi, gazed at Ye Yunfei and his daughter with a satisfied expression.
For a moment, everyone seemed to grasp the situation.
"Master, it seems the Qin Family has taken a liking to you. They want you for a son-in-law."
Hu Miao immediately chimed in, grinning.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Ye Yunfei also sensed the subtle atmosphere and shot Hu Miao a glare.
"Young Master Ye, I need to return to the ancestral grounds to begin closed-door cultivation. I've just received our Qin Family's ancient inheritance and haven't fully consolidated it yet."
Qin Xiaoyu quickly found an excuse to make her exit. After speaking, she turned and dashed back into the temple.
"Father, please entertain Young Master Ye for me. I need to go into seclusion."
Qin Xiaoyu said to her father.
"This girl is usually so bold and fearless, always charging ahead. How is she suddenly so bashful about this?"
Qin Hongyi looked at his daughter's retreating back with fond eyes, shaking his head with a smile.
Next, Qin Xiao, the two previous Qin Family heads, and Patriarch Qin Hao all turned and entered the ancestral grounds.
The four of them were in remnant soul states. They needed to enter a special artifact within the ancestral grounds to better preserve their energy, as staying outside for prolonged periods would cause it to dissipate.
"It seems I should bid farewell as well."
Ye Yunfei noticed that all the Qin Family elders were looking him over with appreciative eyes, making his scalp prickle. He immediately bid farewell to Qin Hongyi.
"Young Master Ye, are you leaving so soon?
Won't you wait until Xiaoyu emerges from seclusion?"
Hearing that Ye Yunfei wanted to leave right away, Qin Hongyi was taken aback, then asked.
"Family Head Qin, I have matters to attend to. I'll pay another visit when I have time."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Alright then. Be sure to come see Xiaoyu once you're done with your business."
Qin Hongyi had to concede.
Although he was convinced this young man before him would be his future son-in-law, he couldn't very well keep him confined here.
"By the way, Young Master Ye, Xiaoyu already told me about you. Rest assured, our Qin Family is willing to join the alliance you've formed.
To tell the truth, our Qin Family has long known that behind the Autumn Wind Group is the Guardian Faction. The Guardian Faction has sent people to our Qin Family many times before, demanding that we join their side and become a subsidiary force.
Qin Haoxuan had already agreed for our Qin Family to join the Guardian Faction, but I always opposed it.
Apart from me, several other branches within our Qin Family also opposed joining the Guardian Faction. So Qin Haoxuan hadn't convinced all members of our Qin Family to agree to join, dragging the matter until now. I never imagined the Guardian Faction, to help Qin Haoxuan deal with our branch, would send people from the Autumn Wind Group to aid him.
Now that our Qin Family has killed Qin Haoxuan and wounded those three Intermediate True Gods from the Autumn Wind Group, we've essentially crossed the Guardian Faction. They definitely won't let us off.
From now on, I will lead our Qin Family to join the alliance you formed, Young Master Ye, to oppose the Guardian Faction together.
This is also the intention of my grandfather, Ancestor Qin Hao, and the two previous family heads."
Qin Hongyi suddenly sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Excellent, Family Head Qin. From now on, we belong to the same alliance."
Ye Yunfei nodded and replied.
Rallying the Qin Family was one of Ye Yunfei's purposes in following Qin Xiaoyu to her family home.
Next, Ye Yunfei introduced the Earth Demon Clan's elder and the other eight True Gods to Qin Hongyi.
After learning the identities of the Earth Demon Clan's elder and the other eight True Gods, Qin Hongyi was utterly shocked.
All these True Gods came from powerful, major forces whose overall strength was not much inferior to the Qin Family's.
A coalition formed by so many major forces... one could imagine the alliance's formidable strength. And that Ye Yunfei, so young, was actually the alliance's leader—this fact astounded him even more.
"It seems Xiaoyu's judgment is truly excellent. This future son-in-law of mine must have a most astonishing background!"
Qin Hongyi thought to himself.
The Earth Demon Clan's elder and the other eight True Gods promptly engaged Qin Hongyi in discussion regarding the alliance matters. They exchanged communication jade slips for contacting each other.
These jade slips were refined by them using their own Soul Power, making them exceptionally effective for transmission.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei departed the Qin Family headquarters, accompanied by the Earth Demon Clan's elder and his group.
"Our Qin Family needs thorough consolidation now."
After seeing Ye Yunfei's group beyond the Ancient Qin World Cluster, Qin Hongyi slowly turned and walked back into the cluster, murmuring to himself.
The Qin Family had just undergone a great upheaval. With the turmoil just ended, there were undoubtedly many family affairs requiring attention. Especially since Qin Hongyi was the new family head, freshly appointed, his schedule would be packed.
"Master, why leave in such a hurry?
The Qin Family seemed quite pleased with you as their future son-in-law."
Hu Miao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Hu Miao, when did you become such a gossip?"
Ye Yunfei retorted irritably.
"Master, I'm not gossiping! What I said is fact. Didn't you sense how satisfied the Qin Family ancestors were with you?"
Hu Miao said with a laugh.
"I can't be bothered with you."
Ye Yunfei directly entered the Phantom Shadow Tower to begin closed-door cultivation.
Ye Yunfei repeatedly reviewed the strand of Soul Power information Qin Xiao had imparted to his Soul Sea, then commenced cultivating the Major Dao Law of Rain.
While Ye Yunfei cultivated the Rain Law within the Phantom Shadow Tower, the others sat aboard the Earth Demon Clan elder's flying vessel. The vessel continuously traversed space through the void, heading back toward the Earth Demon Clan headquarters.
"Something's off. There seems to be an ambush ahead in space. I sense spatial ripples and intense killing intent."
Just then, Hun Lao suddenly alerted Ye Yunfei.
His heart stirring, Ye Yunfei immediately ceased cultivation and sent voice transmissions to the Earth Demon Clan elder and the other eight True Gods.
"What? An ambush ahead in space?"
Upon receiving Ye Yunfei's transmission, the Earth Demon Clan elder was startled.
The Soul Power energies of the nine True Gods instantly spread out, sweeping forward in a mighty tide to probe ahead.
Rumble…
At that moment, a terrifying surge of energy erupted from a certain point in space ahead. Then, everyone saw an oddly shaped long sword appear, slicing directly toward the Earth Demon Clan elder's flying vessel.
"That's a True God Dao Weapon!"
Seeing the sword, the Earth Demon Clan elder and the other eight True Gods were alarmed. Not only was that long sword a True God-level treasure, it was also a True God-level Dao Weapon.
Typically, a Dao Weapon could overpower ordinary treasures of the same rank.
"A True God-level Dao Weapon?"
By now, Ye Yunfei had already emerged from the Phantom Shadow Tower. With a thought, a white short sword flew out. Clang! It collided with the oncoming long sword.
The moment the two weapons clashed, Ye Yunfei felt a terrifying force rolling toward him. He retreated several steps before barely steadying himself.
"It's an Intermediate True God making a move!"
Ye Yunfei said gravely.
"I'll handle this."
The Earth Demon Clan elder's figure flickered as he exited the vessel. Then Ye Yunfei and the other eight True Gods also stepped out.
"Brat, I thought you'd hide inside the Qin Family headquarters forever, never coming out."
Five figures appeared ahead. Among them were the three Autumn Wind Group experts who had fled from the Qin Family headquarters not long ago.
"Their injuries have recovered by more than half. They must have taken some miraculous healing elixirs during this time."
After sensing the three Autumn Wind Group experts, Hun Lao spoke to Ye Yunfei with some surprise.
"Young Master Ye, all five of them are Intermediate True Gods. In a real fight, we might not be a match."
Gazing at the five Autumn Wind Group experts before him, the Earth Demon Clan elder said solemnly via voice transmission. His expression was grave.
The other eight True Gods were also tense, standing behind Ye Yunfei and the Earth Demon Clan elder, ready for a fierce battle at any moment.
All eight were Low-Level True Gods. Facing five Intermediate True Gods, they lacked confidence.
"It seems these five have been lying in ambush near the Qin Family headquarters. They spotted us leaving and immediately pursued to strike."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Five Intermediate True Gods. In a proper fight, we don't hold the advantage. Prepare to retreat."
Ye Yunfei transmitted to the Earth Demon Clan elder and the other eight True Gods.
"Be careful, everyone. That lad is skilled in Geomancy Technique and Formations."
One of the Autumn Wind Group experts spoke up.
Boom boom boom…
As soon as that Autumn Wind Group expert finished speaking, the five released their Time-Space energy, which surged over like a tide to suppress and seal the space where Ye Yunfei's group stood.