Urban All-Round Master

The man waved his hand, stood with his hands behind his back in front of Dongfang Ziyue, and smiled slightly, saying, ”The grudges between me and Xiluo have been ongoing for more than just a day or two, and have nothing to do with you. Alright, the sacrificial ceremony will begin in half a month. During this time, you don’t have to adhere strictly to the rules of the Ancient Clan; do whatever makes you happy. I’ll speak with the Venerables on your behalf.”

The man knew that Dongfang Ziyue had only half a month left before the sacrificial ceremony, and naturally knew that her days were numbered. There was an inevitable sadness in his heart, as Dongfang Ziyue had followed him for so long. If she were to be used as a living sacrifice, it would indeed be painful for him.

”Thank you for your concern, Lord,” Dongfang Ziyue bowed with genuine sincerity.

She had been selected by the man before her to join the Beiyao Ancient Clan as a disciple. If not for his care all these years, Dongfang Ziyue wouldn’t have lived such a gratifying life nor achieved the same glory. Later, during the selection of honored daughters by the Five Supreme Venerables, she was chosen. Originally, Dongka was strongly opposed, but due to the unanimous opinion of the Five Supreme Venerables, even the high-ranking Dongka Lord in the Beiyao Ancient Clan couldn’t resolve the matter.

Standing to the side, Lin Zifeng could discern that this man named Dongka held a significant position in the Beiyao Ancient Clan, and in Dongfang Ziyue’s mind, he was held in very high regard.

”Hmm?! Who is this?”

At that moment, the man’s gaze swept over the silent Lin Zifeng.

”He, he is a servant I just found. Since I’m about to become a living sacrifice, I found someone to handle daily affairs to avoid over-exertion and prevent anything from going wrong on the day of the sacrifice.”

Dongfang Ziyue was afraid Lin Zifeng’s identity would be exposed, so she quickly made up a reason on the spot to deceive Dongka, hoping not to draw his attention.

”Alright then, just rest and put everything aside. There are no choices left; if I could, I wouldn’t wish for the living sacrifice to be you. Ziyue, I’m sorry I couldn’t help you, truly sorry.”

”Lord, this isn’t your fault, it may be fate. Since the Beiyao Ancient Clan has chosen me as an honored daughter, perhaps it is destiny. Since it is destiny, what can I do? Lord, thank you for mentoring me all these years. Without your concern and care, Ziyue would’ve perished long ago. There’s no need to apologize, I should be the one thanking you.”

”Thank me? Hmph, as your lord, I couldn’t even resolve this matter. You’ve assisted me greatly all these years. Without you, I wouldn’t hold this position. Let’s not discuss it anymore, it deeply troubles me. Take care of yourself; if you need anything during this time, you can come to me at any time. As your lord, I’ll assist you to the best of my ability, even if it’s beyond my strength. Alas~”

In the end, Dongka’s eyes reddened slightly as he gazed deeply at Dongfang Ziyue before reluctantly leaving.

Watching his departing figure, Dongfang Ziyue felt a twinge of sorrow. However, Lin Zifeng did not believe Ziyue’s talk about fate. Fate? Would she really believe in destiny?

If she resigned to fate, she wouldn’t have come to him for help.

”Who are these people?”

After everyone had left, Lin Zifeng couldn’t help but ask. He had heard Dongfang Ziyue respectfully address the man as Lord, suggesting a prominent standing within the Beiyao Ancient Clan.

”The man earlier named Dongka is my lord. I’ve followed him since I was sixteen. The one who left is Xiluo; they are four lords of the Beiyao Ancient Clan. Apart from the Five Venerables, their power is among the strongest in the Beiyao Ancient Clan,” Dongfang Ziyue slowly explained.

Fortunately, the lord didn’t inquire about Lin Zifeng; otherwise, she wouldn’t have known how to respond.

”Uh, what you said seems a bit complicated, could you elaborate?” Lin Zifeng was confused, not comprehending at all.

Dongfang Ziyue realized Lin Zifeng didn’t understand, so she continued, ”The Beiyao Ancient Clan has existed for thousands of years. Currently, the Beiyao Ancient Clan is led by the three Great Supremes of the Ancient Clan. Unfortunately, since I joined the Beiyao Ancient Clan, I’ve never actually seen those three mysterious Supremes. Perhaps the three Great Supremes are no longer in this world, and the Beiyao Ancient Clan is essentially governed by our clan’s Five Supreme Venerables.”

They are the Green-clothed Venerable, Dragon Slayer Supreme, White Sky Venerable, Wen Quan Venerable, and Jiuzhou Venerable. Generally, if there are no major events within the Ancient Clan, the Venerables won’t appear and remain in seclusion for cultivation.

Currently, all affairs of varying sizes within the Ancient Clan are managed by the four lords below the Five Venerables, namely Dongka, Xiluo, Nantong, and Beiming. The cultivation of these four is closest to that of the Saint, and among them, someone has already stepped into the Saint Realm, especially Dongka Lord, who is my lord.

Continuous struggles occur among the four lords, appearing harmonious on the surface, but in reality, they play backstabbing games behind the scenes. Like Xiluo earlier, my lord has always suppressed him in cultivation and status, so for years, Xiluo and Dongka have been competing for positions within the Ancient Clan.”

”Oh? So, the division within the Beiyao Ancient Clan is quite distinct,” Lin Zifeng remarked, intrigued. So, the true powerhouses within the Beiyao Ancient Clan are the elusive three Great Supremes and the five mysterious Venerables?

With these four lords nearing Holy Level experts, the five Venerables and the three Great Supremes must be even stronger, and the Beiyao Ancient Clan even possesses Thunder Tribulation experts!

Thinking about it, Lin Zifeng felt that the hidden strength of the Beiyao Ancient Clan was, indeed, extraordinary. Currently, he wasn’t intimidated by the four lords, nor did he pay much attention to the five Venerables, but the mysterious three Great Supremes made Lin Zifeng apprehensive.

”The Beiyao Ancient Clan has a heritage spanning thousands of years; ordinary individuals can’t shake it. We must be very cautious this time,” Dongfang Ziyue furrowed her brow. Although she knew Lin Zifeng’s cultivation was strong, the figures within the Beiyao Ancient Clan were formidable.

She began to feel some concern for Lin Zifeng.

”Don’t worry, since I dared to enter the Beiyao Ancient Clan, I naturally have great confidence. Do you think I’d gamble with my life? Besides, there’s nothing in the Beiyao Ancient Clan worth teasing,” Lin Zifeng scoffed twice, wanting to smoke out of boredom, but realizing he’d run out of cigarettes in this world.

”That’s best,” Dongfang Ziyue nodded with satisfaction, and the two walked deeper, led by Dongfang Ziyue, towards her residence.