It would be difficult for anyone to accept this.
However, if it led to the severance of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus inheritance, they wouldn't even get a drop of soup.
Eventually, the united families that had gone through this cycle realized that the efficiency or functionality of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus was much lower than they had imagined.
Considering that the returns were not proportional to the investment, they increasingly felt that the Ye family was like a chicken rib – a pity to discard, but tasteless to eat.
Having said this, Dugu Yan paid special attention to Quan Yi's expression.
Originally, she thought that Quan Yi, who wanted to extend an olive branch to the Nine Hearted Hibiscus family, would be disappointed to hear this, but she found that Quan Yi was not moved in the slightest.
Although her relationship with Quan Yi was not bad, Ye Lingling, a teammate who had experienced many challenges and hardships together, was equally important to her.
Even considering Ye Lingling, she had to make everything clear here.
Dugu Yan pursed her lips and chose to delve deeper.
"Of course, these are just superficial reasons. The ultimate reason for the separation between the two sides lies in the natural independence of the Ye family.
The Ye family, which uses the Nine Hearted Hibiscus as its inherited spirit, only needs a maximum of four core members in its family structure.
The first generation Nine Hearted Hibiscus and their partner, the second generation Nine Hearted Hibiscus and their partner.
After the death of the first generation, the core members of the family will be reduced to three during the growth of the third generation.
The second generation and their partner, the third generation.
This simple structure makes it impossible for the Nine Hearted Hibiscus to deepen their relationship with other families through marriage.
But conversely, the Nine Hearted Hibiscus does not need to care whether their partner has the qualifications of a soul master, because their spirit inheritance relies on the sacrifice of the previous generation.
If the curse of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus has brought any benefit, it is the certainty of spirit inheritance.
In other words, for the Ye family, apart from providing the Ye family with the lacking martial protection, there is no further means for outsiders to deepen their relationship.
The independence of the Ye family, coupled with the characteristics of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus, naturally pushes them to the side in their affiliated forces.
The neglected Nine Hearted Hibiscus family will not try to curry favor, and their separation is inevitable.
After such a history, the Nine Hearted Hibiscus family has also realized one thing: since they are naturally like this, why not remain independent?
The inability to deeply connect with any family, conversely, means that it will not become an enemy with any force.
In this way, they not only don't have to look at other people's faces, but also can obtain resources for their own development by healing more people.
So, Xiao Yi, let me give you a piece of advice: if you can't solve the curse of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus, it's better to avoid provoking the Ye family."
Dugu Yan picked up the water glass on the table and took a big gulp.
She was a little thirsty after saying so much at once.
Quan Yi crossed his hands, pondered for a while, and then smiled: "Thank you, Sister Yan. Your information has been of great help to me.
However, I would like to ask you to help me again. After the banquet, I would like to talk to Ye Lingling alone."
Dugu Yan had just swallowed a mouthful of water when she heard that Quan Yi hadn't given up. Annoyed, she slammed the water glass on the table and said angrily: "Xiao Yi, were you even listening to me? Any presumptuous approach is an offense to the Nine Hearted Hibiscus family, the Ye family.
The Nine Hearted Hibiscus is a rare, precious, but not coveted spirit.
It is an aloof flower that can only be viewed from a distance and cannot be profaned.
Although you are my brother, if you want to cause trouble for my teammates, I won't let you off easily."
Looking at Dugu Yan, who was so angry for Ye Lingling, Quan Yi thought about Ye Lingling's character instead.
If she wasn't worthy of being befriended, Dugu Yan wouldn't be so angry for her.
The smile on Quan Yi's face completely disappeared, and his expression became more serious. Seeing this, Dugu Yan calmed down instead.
"You…"
"Sister, don't you understand me?
Since this Ye Lingling is your friend, how could I be rude to her? We came this time with the sincerity of the entire Quan family and Huo family."
Dugu Yan was choked by Quan Yi's sharply contrasting serious expression, and her heart felt heavy.
Seeing Quan Yi mention the family name, she knew that they were serious about this matter.
Dugu Yan was silent for a while and replied: "Okay, I promise you, but I have one request.
I must be with you when you talk to Ye Lingling."
Seeing Dugu Yan's sisterly affection, Quan Yi thought for a moment and replied: "If you can guarantee that you will never reveal the content of the conversation, and Ye Lingling also allows it, I have no reason to refuse.
The confidentiality here means that apart from yourself, you can't reveal a single bit even to Senior Dugu, your lover Yu Tianheng."
"Okay, no problem."
Dugu Yan wasn't trying to obtain information; she purely wanted to protect Ye Lingling and support her.
After settling all the arrangements, Dugu Yan went to arrange all the matters, and Quan Yi and Huo Wu found a vacant room and stayed in it.
Early the next morning, Yu Tianheng, who had slept in, came to thank the two of them as soon as he woke up.
In the morning, the main team members of the Tiandou Royal Academy gathered at this hotel.
Under the leadership and connection of Dugu Yan, they held a banquet for peers with Quan Yi and Huo Wu.
Ye Lingling was also included in this.
Throughout the banquet, Ye Lingling, as always, remained slightly independent on the side, quietly observing everything.
However, her true heart was actually nervous, especially after learning the information from Dugu Yan in advance. She was very concerned about what Quan Yi would say after the banquet.
To be honest, there was a kind of fear in her heart.
This fear was directed at both Quan Yi and Huo Wu, as well as the Quan and Huo families behind them.
However, even so, she still came here.
This was because there was a hidden unwillingness in her heart.
Her unwillingness came from the heavy mission she carried on her shoulders and the anger towards the spirit curse.
The inheritors of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus have not appeared in the public eye for a long time, causing many people to gradually forget the existence of the Nine Hearted Hibiscus spirit.
However, she, Ye Lingling, unwilling to be lonely, chose to be born and joined the Tiandou Royal Academy to seek illusory hope.
However, as she grew older, she entered adulthood, and the sense of urgency from family inheritance was constantly approaching her.
In this state, when Ye Lingling heard that Quan Yi had come to recruit her, even knowing that the hope was slim, her body's instinct still brought her here.
Ye Lingling's eyes, hidden under her hair, stared at Quan Yi, and a flame called hope was burning in her clear eyes.
"I hope you don't let me down."
