Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Feng Youming Appears

After returning to the Song Family estate, Song Qingyun gathered everyone and announced that the Song Family had successfully become a top-tier family.

The disciples instantly erupted in joyous cheers.

Who would have thought their Song Family would rise so suddenly?

Even they themselves couldn’t have imagined it.

Song Qingyun was also very excited. For the Song Family to flourish under his leadership was a matter of great honor, bringing glory to his ancestors.

He encouraged the disciples, telling them not to neglect their cultivation, as the future of the Song Family depended on them.

...

In the main hall, Song Wanning was analyzing Feng Youming with everyone.

"Feng Youming? I’ve never heard that name before. Are you sure it’s not an alias?"

"I’m not sure."

Song Wanning shook her head.

Feng Youming had appeared very suddenly. Even in her past life, she had never figured out his true identity.

As she spoke, she tossed out a Memory Stone. An image of a lazy-looking Feng Youming appeared before the crowd.

His pair of gray eyes were especially eye-catching.

"This... how have we never seen this person before?"

"I haven’t seen him either."

"There aren’t many Divinity Transformation cultivators in the Human Clan, but him..."

Everyone shook their heads one after another.

Divinity Transformation cultivators were widely renowned, but Feng Youming’s face was truly unfamiliar.

"And look at his eyes. They’re somewhat different from our Human Clan’s, but the aura on his body is definitely that of a human..."

The others’ words confirmed the suspicion in Song Wanning’s heart.

’Feng Youming... he likely appeared out of nowhere.’

’But why would he appear now?’

’And what is his purpose?’

"This person is most likely targeting our Song Family. Everyone, be extra careful these days, and don’t let the matter of the Spirit Vein be exposed."

Although Song Wanning couldn’t figure out his intentions, she knew he wouldn’t have appeared at the negotiation for no reason. She even had a faint feeling that the person behind everything might be connected to Feng Youming.

Song Wanning’s heart began to race, not out of fear, but with a surge of excitement.

’As long as he shows his face and gives us a lead...’

The elders took Song Wanning’s words very seriously and immediately gave orders. The entire family went on high alert, keeping a close watch for any suspicious individuals. In particular, if Feng Youming was sighted, it had to be reported to the family at once.

After Song Qingyun and Mu Yuan entered the room, Song Wanning told the two of them about Feng Youming in private.

Upon learning that this man had once nearly crippled their own daughter, a murderous intent surged from both of them.

Song Qingyun gritted his back teeth. "Hateful! How dare that man treat you like that! If we had known earlier, we would have taken him down yesterday, even if it meant risking our lives!"

Mu Yuan said nothing, merely squeezing Song Wanning’s hand, her eyes filled with heartache.

’The suffering our daughter endured in her past life... she always downplays it.’

’How much pain and agony she must have gone through...’

’Our daughter’s past life was simply too bitter.’

"Dad, Mom, I’m not telling you this so you can get revenge for me..."

Song Wanning shared her suspicions with a grave expression, immediately putting them on alert.

"You’re right. A Divinity Transformation cultivator who suddenly appears and specifically participates in our negotiations... no matter how you look at it, he’s targeting the Song Family!"

"Perhaps the ones who want to harm our Song Family are them!"

Song Qingyun’s brows furrowed as he instantly realized the gravity of the situation. He exchanged a look with Mu Yuan, his expression growing more solemn.

When the survival of the family was at stake, it was no longer a simple matter of killing someone.

Mu Yuan’s eyes were full of confusion. "But... what are they after?"

’Yes, what are they after?’

In her previous life, Song Wanning had never figured it out, even up to her death.

She only knew that Bai Yang, Ye Chuxue, and their followers had forced their way to her family’s doorstep and slaughtered every last member of the Song Family.

But as for what happened afterward, she knew nothing at all.

’Could it be that they simply hated her, and so they implicated the entire Song Family?’

In the past, she had always believed this, but now, she was wavering.

Especially with the appearance of Feng Youming...

"Mom, Dad, I will get to the bottom of this secret!"

...

News that the Song Family had become a top-tier family quickly spread far and wide. The announcement that Song Wanning had advanced to the Mid-Stage of Divinity Transformation, in particular, caused a massive uproar.

When Liu Yiyi heard the news, she trembled with rage.

She was both furious and terrified.

Song Wanning was vindictive and held the deepest grudges. Her previous schemes had probably already landed her on Song Wanning’s kill list.

Now, before she could even find a way to get revenge, she was hit with this terrible news. What was she going to do now?

"This won’t do! As long as Song Wanning lives, I’ll be the one who dies in the future!"

Liu Yiyi paced around anxiously. The speed of Song Wanning’s advancement terrified her.

But she was all alone now. Her older brother was gone, and her own position in the Sect was becoming more difficult. How was she supposed to deal with Song Wanning?

Suddenly, Liu Yiyi stopped pacing, a vicious glint in her eyes.

At this point, she had no other choice. She could only take a risk.

’It’s just that...’

Liu Yiyi clutched her chest, her heart filled with unwillingness.

’That was supposed to be my secret, but now I have to expose it to others...’

’But as long as I can plot against Song Wanning, it will all be worth it.’

’Only by staying alive is there a future. I have to risk it all.’

...

For the next few days, there wasn’t a moment of peace for the Song Family.

One family after another came to visit. On the surface, they offered congratulations, but in reality, they were all trying to find out how several of the family members had advanced so quickly.

Mu Yuan had also returned to the Spirit Vein early on, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

The Song Family also faced considerable challenges in the process of reclaiming their resources, but Song Qingyun and several elders handled these matters. Song Wanning remained in her courtyard, teaching Li Rao and refusing all visitors.

This continued until she received a message that Feng Youming’s figure had been spotted in one of the Song Family’s cities.

Song Wanning raised a cool eyebrow, gave Li Rao a few simple instructions, and left the Song Family estate that very night.

According to the message, Feng Youming had appeared in Weiyang City, a city under the Song Family’s jurisdiction.

The twenty-some cities surrounding the Song Family’s main city were all under their governance. Merchants were required to pay annual taxes, and in return, the Song Family was responsible for ensuring their safety and maintaining peace in the cities.

They also operated various shops and businesses of their own.

Weiyang City was the farthest from the main city.

However, now that new cities had been allocated, Weiyang City was no longer the most distant one.

She traveled to Weiyang City via a Transmission Array and immediately summoned the city’s Deacon Elder.

"Young Miss, the individual entered Weiyang City early this morning. Strangely, he went to a dilapidated, unremarkable old house."

"That house has been uninhabited for over a hundred years."

The Deacon Elder found it strange, but his superiors had ordered that any trace of Feng Youming must be reported immediately.

"A dilapidated house?"

Song Wanning pondered for a moment. ’If Feng Youming truly has a motive, there’s no way he would be discovered so easily. This must all be a show for the Song Family to see.’

"No matter. For the next few days, pay close attention. Record every place he goes, and don’t miss a single detail."

"Yes! This subordinate will make the arrangements at once!"