IPWDDFYM III

1676-1680

Chapter 1676: Investigating what happened that year (1)

However, Sima You Yue didn’t harbour any hope.

If those people really understood her, they would know that she was able to probe. Also, looking at how they had a complete lack of fear, they probably were very sure of themselves. Based on the careful style of those black robed men, they wouldn’t leave a single trace behind.

As it turned out, Sima You Yue found a barrier around their sea of consciousness. The moment she tried to forcefully break it, their minds would definitely shatter.

This was not the only thing. As long as they wanted to confess, they would die. There was no way to dispel it.

That was why, despite their efforts, they didn’t manage to glean a single bit of information.

“Actually, it’s not like we didn’t reap any benefits.” Sima He Shun saw that Sima Zhi Yuan was rather peeved and said.

“Old man, what are you thinking?” Sima Zhi Yuan asked.

“We know how powerful the Sixteenth State clans are, while those black robed men are definitely within them. To be able to bring out so many advanced ranked Divine Paragons means that their powers are beyond average. To be able to make use of them means that they are far stronger than the usual clan. I’m guessing that, apart from the hidden families, nobody has that kind of ability.” Sima He Shun speculated.

“Great Grandfather, do you feel this is something that was done by the Northern Du Clan?” Sima You Yue asked.

“It’s possible that the Yu Clan was strung along by the Northern Du Clan, but it’s not so for the Black Robed men.” Sima He Shun said, “These black robed men intended to cause chaos amongst the bird clans, so I’m afraid that their backers have motives beyond what we know.”

“How about the Eastern Lai Clan? I have some grudges with the Eastern Lai Clan. They can kill two birds with one stone this way.”

“It’s possible that it’s the Eastern Lai Clan as well, but it’s also possible for it to be any one of the other hidden families.” Sima He Shun said, “However, now that they know you are under the protection of the Feng Clan, they won’t be able to move against you so easily.”

“I am hoping that they will come. This way, we will be able to find a little bit of clues at the very least.” Sima You Yue sighed, “Oh right, I have a feeling that something’s happened with the hidden family.”

“Why so?”

Sima You Yue told them about what she discovered about the irregularities of the hidden families back when she was at Lost Island. Then, she told them her conjecture, “Eastern Lai Li hates Northern Du Hao, but they got married shortly after. Furthermore, they were very high profile during the crimson pearl convention. That’s why I’m guessing that there’s some motive. It’s just that I destroyed it.”

“It should be. If that were really the case, then they will definitely think of you as their arch nemesis.” Sima He Shun gave her a rare tease.

“Isn’t your relationship with the Young Master of the Xuan Qiu Clan pretty good? Why don’t you ask him?” Sima Zhi Yuan asked.

“The last time I was at the Xuan Qiu Clan, quite a big incident happened. Right now, I’m not sure if he’s willing to meet me or not. Furthermore, about the issue with the black robed men, I would never have suspected the Xuan Qiu Clan before, but based on what happened last time, the Xuan Qiu Clan is not necessarily unrelated to it. If I were to look for them, I might end up alerting them.” Sima You Yue’s mood was a little complicated when she thought of Xuan Qiu He.