Sikong Yu stomped her foot, glanced back at the camp, and unwillingly left to return to her small courtyard.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw Ouyang Qiuhai sitting on the stone bench in the courtyard.

"Weren’t you going to see your senior brother? Why are you back so soon?" Sikong Yu asked, sitting down on the bench beside her.

Ouyang Qiuhai said unhappily, "Don’t even mention it. That Li Feng is too ruthless. Senior brother Du was taken back for treatment, directly spit out two mouthfuls of blood, and the doctor said he injured his internal organs and it will take some time to recover."

"To ensure he can rest peacefully, the Silver Needle Secret Technique was used to keep him in a state of unconsciousness; it might take some days before he recovers."

After speaking, Ouyang Qiuhai looked up at Sikong Yu: "Did you go to Li Feng and convince him to let things go?"

Before Sikong Yu could answer, Ouyang Qiuhai continued speaking to herself: "This guy, is he really not afraid of causing trouble? I really don’t know where he gets the courage to act so decisively. Isn’t he afraid of messing things up and being unable to clean up the mess?"

"Does he really think that being a commander means he can do whatever he wants?"

Ouyang Qiuhai also gritted her teeth secretly. Although she was at fault initially, she never expected Li Feng to be so forceful, even daring to fight the Border Army.

Sikong Yu glanced at Ouyang Qiuhai, then looked up at the sky, saying: "I can’t see through him either. Li Feng really can’t be judged easily. Watching him, he seems rash and not bound by rules, yet he persists without fear."

"On closer thought, his way of doing things might be his way of establishing himself. Don’t forget, his origins are humble, and if he made one concession, he would be met not with a concession but with intensified pressure."

"This is something we both should understand."

In Ancestor Dragon City, the world is ruled by aristocratic families, and even among families, they are divided into ranks from First Rank to Ninth Rank. Even families from the Lower Three Rings, like those with lesser status, have a strong sense of superiority, considering others as servants.

Ouyang Qiuhai was surprised to hear Sikong Yu speak on behalf of Li Feng and said, "Rain Sister, why are you now starting to favor him, speaking for him?"

"What are you saying, I’m just stating a fact." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Sikong Yu said calmly, then looked at Ouyang Qiuhai again: "Anyway, there shouldn’t be any problems on his side, besides, I’ve decided to accompany him to Vermilion Bird Land to search for the Holy Beast, the Vermilion Bird."

"Ah, then I also want to go."

Ouyang Qiuhai nearly spoke without thinking, wanting to join. She wasn’t a canary; how could she miss such an adventure?

"You better consider how to deal with your father, Ouyang Uncle might not agree." Sikong Yu said.

Sure enough, hearing this from Sikong Yu made Ouyang Qiuhai’s expression bleak. She knew convincing her old man wouldn’t be easy.

However, Ouyang Qiuhai quickly perked up: "How about I sneak away and follow you?"

Before Ouyang Qiuhai’s voice could even fall.

"Don’t even think about it."

Hearing this, both women turned to look at the courtyard gate, seeing Ouyang Tianshu stride in.

"Father."

Seeing Ouyang Tianshu, Ouyang Qiuhai shrank her neck but then stubbornly raised her head: "I just want to go. You told me before, reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Cultivation isn’t about being a frog in a well; this time I want to see the world and have some trials."

Ouyang Tianshu hummed: "I said no means no."

Ouyang Tianshu cast a glance at his daughter, then turned to Sikong Yu: "Sikong girl, you went over there, what’s the result?"

"He’s self-aware. The previous conflict with Ouyang Uncle was just to strengthen his voice and identity."

"And what about Ouyang Uncle?"

"It’s resolved. After all, it’s not outsiders. If the matter were really spread, it wouldn’t just be Li Feng losing face."

Ouyang Tianshu roughly understood the situation; the Border Army at First Line Pass can’t be blamed, they just acted under orders, while the person involved, Du Yanran, was severely injured, and the Border Army was merely beaten, with no fatalities.

Moreover, since Du Yanran is Ouyang Tianshu’s Direct Disciple, and Ouyang Tianshu didn’t pursue the matter, others naturally wouldn’t press it endlessly.

Besides, it’s said that Li Feng is the Flag Master at Nine Layers Mountain Vermilion Bird Camp, and holds the potential of a commander. People know Li Feng’s future is promising and naturally want to preserve good relations.

This conflict, whether large or small, was thus resolved.

"Sikong Yu thanks Ouyang Uncle on behalf of Li Feng." Sikong Yu stood and expressed her gratitude to Ouyang Tianshu; if someone really pursued today’s events, Li Feng, even if justified, would face great difficulties due to his background; since he’s without family status, regardless of talent.

In border lands, making someone disappear is all too easy.

Ouyang Tianshu waved: "Thank what? It’s all due to this girl causing trouble." He glanced sideways at Ouyang Qiuhai, then looked back to Sikong Yu.

"However, is that boy really going to Vermilion Bird Land?"

Sikong Yu nodded: "Absolutely, otherwise, he wouldn’t travel all the way to First Line Pass, and I suspect he has some opportunity related to his bloodline."

"Previously, at the Duel Arena Underground City, he entered Vermilion Bird Possession and is likely recognized by the Vermilion Bird. His sudden departure from Nine Layers Mountain and Ancestor Dragon likely follows some guidance."

"Uncle knows as well, our Sikong family is renowned as the Vermilion Bird family; the Vermilion Bird Bloodline has been passed down for a thousand years without rest, but the Bloodline Power diminishes a bit with each generation. If our Sikong family doesn’t rise, the status we hold today may cease to exist."

Sikong Yu did not hide anything; the Sikong family might still hold influence and remain one of the twenty-two First Rank families, but decline is inevitable, as their strongest asset is their own bloodline.

Though the family continues to expand itself, there haven’t been outstanding talents emerging on other cultivation paths to sustain the family business in recent years.

Ouyang Tianshu nodded, aware of the Sikong family’s predicament reaching a precarious state, many perceptive people can see it. However, even a weakened camel is still bigger than a horse, and the old patriarch is still around, keeping things stable for now.

But what about one or two more generations?

Bloodline Power thins the more it is passed down, and thinning bloodlines mean insufficient foundation, making it increasingly difficult for strong individuals to emerge.

"If you must go, I won’t discourage you. However, be mindful; it may seem peaceful now but indeed is a time fraught with events. I ventured outside First Line Pass before due to a missing contingent of Border Army on a hunting mission."

"From what I’ve investigated, the Ten Demon Hall is already stirring."

"Now, with two commanders emerging from Nine Layers Mountain, it’s worth celebrating but also ominous; demons rise in troubled times."

Ouyang Tianshu remarked with emotion.

"If Li Feng’s identity as a commander were known by the Ten Demon Hall, they would surely go to great lengths to kill him, and this news can hardly be kept secret."

"The journey to Vermilion Bird Land will likely be anything but peaceful."