Could it be that I am the cruel villain?-Chapter 776 - 443: The Father and Daughter Are Actually Not Close_2

Not familiar.

Yes, it's rare to use 'not familiar' to describe a father-daughter relationship, but the reality is that apart from the first meeting, it was General She who personally brought the mother and daughter back to the She residence. That was the first meeting between the father and daughter.

And also the last meeting.

In this regard, Qingluan herself was not too surprised. Although she had some fantasies about her father when she was young, the gap in status was a fact. As she grew older and heard rumors, she gradually understood why her father didn't mind lowering his stature to go to a place like a brothel to bring them back.

Out of sight, out of mind, both of them tacitly never mentioned wanting to meet. Neither side cared or was interested. That General She simply provided Qingluan with any cultivation resources she needed, basically in a state of granting every request. As long as Qingluan asked, he would deliver whatever she needed to her.

Conversely, Qingluan was the same way. Whenever her father asked her to do something, she never refused, such as learning certain family cultivation techniques, researching bloodlines, and participating in various martial arts gatherings or competitions for young people. In just over a decade, she had brought considerable honor to the family.

Thus, both parties now maintained a very delicate attitude, balanced, but neither wanted to break it. If anyone were to break this situation, it would probably be Qingluan.

Only as she slowly realized the results she would face in the future, might she be willing to rise up and resist, just like now. Even though she was only at the Peak of Core Formation, she was already trying every way possible to find a way out for herself.

"Yue Yue, haven't you noticed that these ordinary demon beasts are avoiding us as we walk? I still have the scent of Blood Ganoderma on me, and this group of demon beasts is just circling us but dare not come closer. Once they catch the scent, they flee. It's hard to not think of the East Sea Clan's bloodline."

"Hmm, she's actually somewhat useful."

Even though she didn't want to admit it, the fact was that in these few hours, they hardly encountered any trouble. It wasn't that they found a route that could avoid demon beasts, but rather there were traces of demon beasts everywhere, and yet all these demon beasts chose to flee.

This included the scent of Core Formation Stage demon beasts they had encountered a few times, but they all chose to escape. This alone was enough to prove the value of Qingluan and her companions.

When Qingluan first proposed to travel together, Jiang Feng and Cen Yueyue were a bit hesitant. After all, they were strangers meeting for the first time, and you never know another's true intentions.

But the one who ultimately decided to agree was Jiang Feng.

About this, Cen Yueyue almost jumped up to strangle this audacious fellow but after a little fuss to express her dissatisfaction, she resumed her aloof demeanor. She could guess Jiang Feng's thoughts.

Having someone familiar with the local environment is definitely a good thing.

Qingluan's attitude shift was subtle, appearing to actively approach the two, and she lowered her stance in conversations. On the way, she answered questions they asked in detail.

Whether it was the local customs and various strange rules of Dongyue, or known information about a few other families in Dongyue, she explained everything, even what the other side excelled at.

Even the cause, process, and result of the selection of concubines' disaster, she described quite clearly. It was something unimaginable that even Elder Ge wasn't as informed about. Basically, she would explain everything except for matters regarding the top three families.

Having such a companion was undoubtedly fortunate. Just in these few hours, the intelligence they received was far more valuable than what they had gathered in the past half-month, even if the other person had some ulterior motives.

Regarding this, Qingluan asked about their matters, but the exchanged information was very simple, only about the true identities of Jiang Feng and Cen Yueyue. After learning that Jiang Feng was the current True Sword Immortal, she did not continue to inquire further.

"Young Master Jiang, Miss Cen."

"Now Dongyue is sending out invitations, inviting all immortal friends to hunt in Dongyue. The purpose is naturally to clear out the old village, as naturally as it used to be. After all, a hundred years have passed, and the old village has countless insects and ants. It's almost impossible to eradicate them with just our Dongyue's strength."

"Another reason is because of the trip to Tianfu two years later. You two are both extraordinarily talented individuals. Whether it's the Purple Cloud Palace or the Cen Family Village, you are absolute main forces, as well as absolute cores."

"Though it's not very pleasant to say, it has now become that we young disciples are sent to remove obstacles, your sect has put quite a bit of pressure on us. Master Gu and the four great elders have come to put pressure on us in Dongyue time and time again, and even Elder Ge residing in Dongxing City is in charge of monitoring, all worried that some senior might act against the young disciples."

"Currently, many high-level figures are restraining and overseeing each other, so the Sealed Land seems calm, but undercurrents are surging fiercely. According to Qingluan, there are over a hundred foreign experts gathered within the entire Dongyue region, all wary and suspicious of each other."

Gently supporting her forehead.

These words gave Jiang Feng a somewhat embarrassed smile. Despite whatever Purple Cloud Palace is internally, when it comes to external attitudes and protecting their own, Purple Cloud Palace is quite domineering. In contrast, Qingluan didn't mention any moves from the Cen Family Village, which made someone pout unhappily.

To be blunt, the Cen Family Village is quite lacking compared to the Purple Cloud Palace, or rather, a single Cen Family Village is not enough to catch the eyes of Dongyue's top three families.

"You two need not be so tense."

"For us young cultivators, this journey to the old capital counts as an opportunity. If you two manage to gain any treasures from it, feel free to take them away, as they are originally prepared as rewards for the immortal friends."

"There are seventy-two Grotto Heavens scattered across the seven hundred miles of the old capital, each being households or private storages. Although many have been destroyed due to the turmoil, there are also many Grotto Heavens buried underground, in mountains, or on cliffs. If you can find them, it's your fortune."

"Qingluan has come here following her father's orders, seeking some traces of the former old capital ruins, including those related to the She residence. If possible, it's hoped we can bring back items from our family's past, and another purpose is."

"Naturally to prepare for the trip to Tianfu two years later and to meet all of you young talents in advance."

They clearly didn't react when they heard the words "Tianfu".

Compared to an hour ago when they entered this Sealed Land, it was noticeably more comfortable. The most impressive thing was that along the way, if there was a demon beast blocking the path, they would subconsciously avoid the aura Qingluan emitted.

Adding another companion clearly brought considerable improvement.

"You two need not be so tense."

"For us young cultivators, this journey to the old capital counts as an opportunity. If you two manage to gain any treasures from it, feel free to take them away, as they are originally prepared as rewards for the immortal friends."

"There are seventy-two Grotto Heavens scattered across the seven hundred miles of the old capital, each being households or private storages. Although many have been destroyed due to the turmoil, there are also many Grotto Heavens buried underground, in mountains, or on cliffs. If you can find them, it's your fortune."

"Qingluan has come here following her father's orders, seeking some traces of the former old capital ruins, including those related to the She residence. If possible, it's hoped we can bring back items from our family's past, and another purpose is."

"Naturally to prepare for the trip to Tianfu two years later and to meet all of you young talents in advance."

They clearly didn't react when they heard the words "Tianfu".

Compared to an hour ago when they entered this Sealed Land, it was noticeably more comfortable. The most impressive thing was that along the way, if there was a demon beast blocking the path, they would subconsciously avoid the aura Qingluan emitted.

Adding another companion clearly brought considerable improvement.