Inside the Divine Son Palace, fragrant mist lingered.
Hong Yan and Qing Xuan were already waiting in the hall; the two Saintesses of the Jiang Clan, with their exquisite beauty, sat gracefully by the tables, having long since brewed the Enlightenment Spirit Tea.
On the tea table, Immortal Tea wafted its aroma, and spirit fruits exuded their fragrance, all rare treasures hard to find in the world.
"This was brewed with Purple Heart Dao Vine and water from a three-thousand-year-old ancient spirit spring; I hope the two Fairies will not mind," Hong Yan said with a gentle smile, her demeanor elegant.
Xu Manman picked up the teacup and took a light sip, feeling a clear, spiritual Qi rush directly into her Divine Soul, her pores opening, and even her cultivation seemed to have improved.
A hint of astonishment flashed in her eyes as she set down the teacup.
She looked at Jiang Ye, her tone filled with genuine admiration: "Your Highness, the Divine Son, at such a young age, you have already entered the King Sealing Realm. Such talent is truly unparalleled in the world!"
"Senior Brother Xu Mang being able to receive the Divine Son's help is truly a blessing in disguise. Xu Manman once again thanks the Divine Son for his great kindness on behalf of the Xu Family!"
Her tone was sincere, without any pretense, and the gratitude in her eyes, born of surviving a catastrophe, was clearly visible.
Shen Luowan, however, let her gaze drift and fall upon Hong Yan and Qing Xuan.
She smiled softly, her voice cool and pleasant: "Divine Son Jiang's two maidservants are both beauties capable of toppling kingdoms. I imagine the Divine Son has countless beauties by his side on a daily basis, envying others."
"I wonder if the Divine Son, accompanied like this every night, has ever neglected his cultivation?"
Her words seemed casual, but they were actually a subtle probe, wanting to understand Jiang Ye's temperament.
Qing Xuan lowered her head and chuckled softly, while Hong Yan's eyes held a watery glint: "Cultivation is inherently about following one's heart. If one's heart is calm, then where can one not comprehend the Dao?"
Jiang Ye chuckled softly, picked up his teacup, and slowly took a sip, his movements elegant and composed.
He did not respond to Shen Luowan's teasing, but instead turned his gaze to Xu Manman.
"Young Miss Xu, you overstate it. The recent events between the Xu Family and the Jiang Clan... are all related to Xu Qiye. I presume you must have heard about it from the Elders in your clan," Jiang Ye paused slightly, his golden eyes deep.
As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Manman's brows immediately furrowed, her expression struggling.
Although she was unwilling to admit it, she knew that several Elders in her clan had already secretly determined the truth.
Regarding Xu Mang's attack by the Demonic Path today, Xu Qiye indeed had the greatest suspicion.
"I also think Xu Qiye is problematic, but he shouldn't be a person of the Demonic Path..."
Xu Manman softly agreed, but her voice seemed somewhat lacking in confidence.
Perhaps because they had known each other since childhood, she still had some understanding of Xu Qiye.
Jiang Ye chuckled softly, looking at her calmly: "Young Miss Xu, there's no need to overthink it. Whether Xu Qiye is a person of the Demonic Path or not, he is already an enemy of our two clans."
"From Xu Yang, Xu Qing, to Xu Mang's attack today, his shadow is present in all of them."
"Xu Qiye's elaborate schemes are nothing more than to sow discord between the Jiang Clan and the Xu Family, to reap the benefits of their conflict, and to take revenge on the Xu Family."
Jiang Ye paused, his tone becoming even more meaningful: "Regarding the Xu Family's past events, the Jiang Clan found it inconvenient to inquire about the reasons. But now, it's best for the Xu Family to investigate thoroughly, lest Xu Qiye exploit another loophole."
"Moreover, This Divine Son suspects that this might just be the beginning..."
"Xu Qiye possesses a special secret method, using a Divine Soul Clone to control the Xu Family's sequential Disciples, and then creating incidents to make the Jiang Clan deal with the Xu Family. He could similarly think of using the forces of other Immortal Dao Lineages to carry out deeper levels of revenge against the Xu Family."
Jiang Ye's words were as sharp as a blade, cutting straight to the point.
Xu Manman's face was pale, her heart turbulent.
What Jiang Ye said coincided with the Elders' conjectures in her clan, and was even more profound.
Shen Luowan raised an eyebrow, her expression slightly surprised: "This person actually possesses such methods?"
Jiang Ye slowly agreed: "Xu Qiye's methods are indeed hard to guard against. Even if you capture a divided soul, you can't find the source, which is quite troublesome."
Xu Manman was silent for a moment, then finally spoke slowly: "Xu Qiye had his Supreme Bone dug out when he was young, and his obsession is extremely deep. It's no wonder he would do extreme things."
Her voice was not loud, but it conveyed a deep sense of dread.
Shen Luowan sighed softly upon hearing this: "He is indeed a person who hides his true abilities; such people are the most insidious."
Jiang Ye then turned his gaze to Shen Luowan, his tone carrying a seemingly casual reminder: "Second Princess, that young man who accompanied you outside the mountain gate just now... for some reason, when I look at him, I always feel very familiar, quite similar to the aura on Xu Yang and Xu Qing before."
"Moreover, there seems to be an unspeakable evilness about him. Although it's well-hidden, it cannot escape This Divine Son's eyes."
He did not explicitly say Devilish Qi had entered his body.
But the phrases "evilness" and "familiar aura" were enough to make Shen Luowan feel suspicious.
Jiang Ye looked at Shen Luowan, his tone carrying a profound warning: "I hope the Second Princess can also discern people clearly and not be deceived by villains. After all, the Myriad Domains of the Heavens are full of treacherous hearts, and disguises are endless."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a slight pause in the hall.
Shen Luowan's eyes narrowed, but she said nothing, merely smiling lightly: "That person's name is Xu Xiye. I recruited him ten years ago in an outer Secret Realm. His talent is excellent and he is highly regarded by my Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty."
Jiang Ye narrowed his eyes and smiled, a faint arc curving on his lips, his tone carrying a hint of coincidence: "Oh? Xu Xiye? Even the name is so similar? What do you think, Second Princess?"
These words stirred Shen Luowan's heart slightly, and a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes.
Her thoughts were deep, and she would never easily trust someone based on a few words.
But she showed no sign of abnormality, merely smiled faintly, and then changed the subject.
Shen Luowan's tone became natural, and she said softly: "Your Highness, the Divine Son, speaking of coincidences, Luowan just remembered something."
"My Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty discovered an Immortal Ancient Ruins on the eastern border of the Eastern Wasteland. It is said to be an Immortal Palace Secret Treasure from ancient times, containing a vast fortune and countless Legacies."
"In half a year, this Secret Realm will open. Many Prodigies from various Dao Lineages will come then. Luowan would like to invite the Divine Son to attend. I wonder if the Divine Son is interested?"
Shen Luowan's tone was sincere.
This move, in addition to strengthening her relationship with Jiang Ye, was also intended to use this opportunity to show that her relationship with Jiang Ye was extraordinary.
In the future struggle for the throne, it could also lead her own imperial father to consider her.
At the same time.
She knew that this Immortal Ancient Ruins was not an ordinary place of Legacy, but an Immortal Palace Secret Treasure, a vast fortune.
At that time, many Dao Lineages would pressure the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty, wanting a share of the spoils.
Shen Luowan intended to use Jiang Ye's identity to exert pressure on other Immortal Dao Lineages.
While maximizing the interests of the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty, this would also add points to her actions and increase her influence.
Jiang Ye, hearing this, sneered inwardly. This woman wants to borrow his power?
He stretched lazily, feigning a carefree and indifferent demeanor, saying: "My back hasn't been working too well lately, Yan'er, come and give This Divine Son a massage."
Hong Yan stepped forward with a smile, her jade fingers gently pressing on his back.
Shen Luowan's expression froze for a moment, and she couldn't help but inwardly grumble.
Ordinary men would usually flatter and fawn over her, but when it came to Jiang Ye, his demeanor was casual and indifferent.
It seemed her charm had no effect at all?
Shen Luowan was at a loss for a moment.
After a brief thought, she also realized that Jiang Ye was no ordinary man. Without sufficient benefit, he would naturally not be easily swayed.
