Yan Wangqing’s few words made Xiao Xuan understand the entire situation of the Starcloud Legion as if clouds and mist had been dispersed, and he was familiar with the overall situation of the Legion. He couldn't help sighing at how even a strong force like the Starcloud Legion had such bitter past events.
It's true, every household has its own difficulties to bear.
In the past, the Starcloud Legion was the top power under the starry sky, and with a talent as outstanding as Yunliu, the star card master, the legion was once glorious.
Renowned, admired by all.
However, with Yunliu's identity exposed, all factions joined forces to pressure the Legion to hand over Yunliu and the next leader. It could be imagined how desolate and desperate the Legion was on that day.
Because of a misunderstanding, Yunliu fled, Starcloud's Master disappeared, and the Legion faced internal and external troubles.
"If Yunliu hadn't misunderstood in the first place, would the current situation be better?" Xiao Xuan smiled bitterly. Why was the talented senior brother so impulsive?
Yan Wangqing's eyes flashed slightly, and after a moment of silence, he said, "I suspect that the reason for his misunderstanding is not just because of his own nature."
Xiao Xuan's eyes narrowed, "General Yan means that someone sabotaged and induced his misunderstanding?"
Yan Wangqing nodded slightly.
Xiao Xuan's face changed slightly, "So you're saying that there's a traitor within the Starcloud Legion?"
Yan Wangqing replied calmly, "I have been wondering why Yunliu's identity from the Star Beast world was revealed to outsiders. Now it seems that the one who leaked Yunliu's identity and induced his misunderstanding is likely the traitor hidden in the dark."
Xiao Xuan's pupils contracted, "So, besides Starcloud, who else knew about Yunliu's identity?"
Yan Wangqing stared at the empty space in front of him, silent for a while, and then slowly said, "The six hall masters."
The air seemed to freeze.
Xiao Xuan's face changed, and he couldn't help but take a sharp breath. There was something terrifying within the Starcloud, and the hidden traitor was still lurking, waiting for an opportunity to act. No one would know what terrible things he would do next.
He looked at the white-haired Yan Wangqing and seemed to understand something.
"Does General Yan have a suspect in mind?" After being shocked for a while, Xiao Xuan gradually regained his composure and asked.
Yan Wangqing looked at him deeply, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
Xiao Xuan shuddered suddenly, realizing that he had asked something tactless. He then responded with a stern look, "If not for General Yan, I might have died at the hands of the patrol soldiers long ago."
"My life, and even the transformation of my physique, were all given by General Yan!"
His fair-faced suddenly took on a serious tone, reddening as he spoke respectfully, "Although I have no power now, my life was given by General Yan, and I am willing to follow General Yan to the death, never leaving or forsaking him for my whole life!"
"I can do anything!"
Although his excited words sounded youthful, they were filled with an unquestionable assertiveness that made people take notice. However, Yan Wangqing just gently touched his cup, with a calm expression, as if he hadn't heard.
Xiaoxuan smiled bitterly. How could he not know that she had probably heard so many expressions of loyalty from him and had long been numb to it.
Afraid there would be no ripples, maybe even a little bit of a desire to laugh.
Perhaps her words today were not necessarily a complete revelation of her feelings towards him, but rather the result of drinking and a spontaneous whim.
Who knows, tomorrow morning she might regret what she said today, and might even kill him.
Therefore, he must say these words, not to break through this layer of paper, but to have some anxiety in both their hearts.
Yan Forget Love's eyes flickered slightly, falling into a silence, as if contemplating something.
The silence lasted for a moment, and the air seemed to freeze.
She stared at Xiaoxuan, her gaze deep and slowly said, "My affairs with Xingyun are not to be passed on to outsiders."
Xiaoxuan was surprised, suddenly shook, and bowed to Yan Forget Love, saying, "Disciple Xiaoxuan, I pay respects to my master!"
The sudden move made Yan Forget Love's lips bend slightly, her eyes sparkling, finding this guy quite interesting.
She suddenly stood up, stepped forward, approached Xiaoxuan, and said, "But to be a disciple, you must prepare to respect your master with tea."
She pointed to a jade bottle, gently bit her red lips, and said, "Your wine is better than tea, so today, I will use tea instead of wine."
Xiaoxuan's face turned red, and his heart thumped. Did he just agree to this?
"Bow and thank the master, go ahead, drink your wine. From this day on, I am your master."
"The world is dangerous, so we as master and disciple, will live and die together."
With the sound of her voice, Yan Forget Love held the jade bottle with both hands, tilted her head slightly, showing her swan-like snow-white neck, and downed the wine in one gulp.
Her face suddenly became even more rosy. Drinking made her undoubtedly more charming.
Xiaoxuan's mood could no longer be described in words. By accident, he had unexpectedly gained a master.
Did this mean that his relationship with Yan Forget Love had rapidly progressed?
"However, our master-disciple identity should not be known to others, this is also for your protection," Yan Forget Love said.
Xiaoxuan nodded. In the eyes of the public, he was just a refugee.
With his current position not being worthy of the title, if he were to attract too much attention, it would certainly provoke criticism.
Not only towards him, but more likely towards Yan Forget Love.
Yan Forget Love gently held the jade bottle, with a calm and indifferent face, and said, "Qin Wang is the eldest and most senior among the seven palace lords, and is our eldest martial brother. If it weren't for Xingyun, he might already have assumed the position of commander."
"However, everyone did not expect that after Xingyun fled, before the master left, he did not hand over the position of commander to him, but rather to me..."
Xiaoxuan's eyes glinted and he said, "In other words, in Xingyun's eyes, Qin Wang is not suitable to be the commander."
Yan Forget Love nodded slightly and said, "Therefore, he is very dissatisfied with the master's decision. Although he hasn't shown it openly, secretly he has always been undermining us trying to form a faction."
"The Lord of the Burnt Flame Palace, Qinfen, and Qin Wang have a good relationship. Therefore, when Qin Wang subtly revealed a hint of drawing in, Qinfen actively pledged allegiance, forming his faction."
"As for the other five palaces, are they all loyal to you?" Xiaoxuan couldn't help but ask.
Yan Forget Love said faintly, "In addition to my direct command of the Forgotten Love Palace, the Ice Spirit Palace and the Violet Sky Palace are also loyal to me."
"Lord of the Ice Spirit Palace, Qijin, was nurtured as an assassin by the assassin organization since childhood, born for killing. Later, when the master encountered him, he was influenced by the master, so he became his disciple."
"The lord of the Violet Sky Palace, he was sheltered by the Xingyun Army, his card-making talent was extraordinary, and the master accepted him as his disciple because of this talent, but his personality was equally reclusive, obsessed with card-making all day long, not interested in other trivial matters."
"What about the other two palaces?" Xiaoxuan noticed the omission in her words.
"The Tianyuan Palace has been without a lord since Xingyun disappeared, and is now the least of the Seven Palaces, with very few cardmakers selecting it."
"Qin Wang has long coveted the Tianyuan Palace and sought to control it, so he has made every effort to place people inside, trying to seize the position of lord."
"In order to become a lord, one must have both strength and prestige, but unfortunately, there has been no such person appearing..."
"And the Baihua Palace, the lord of the Baihua Palace, Liuyanhai, was a foundling the master picked up in the snow. She understands the situation of the Xingyun Army, but has not chosen any side and has remained neutral."
"However, you must be careful not to mention Xingyun's name in front of her, for it is her taboo," Yan Forget Love warned.
Xiaoxuan rubbed his brow. The situation in the seven palaces is really not complicated, neither simple.
Yan Forget Love, with her hands resting on her chin, looked at Xiaoxuan with great interest and said, "If you can enter the top ten in the New Army assessment, you can actively choose a palace to join. Which palace do you want to join?"
Xiaoxuan hesitated slightly and said, "The Tianyuan Palace."
"Oh?" Yan Forget Love lifted her eyes slightly and asked, "Why?"
Xiaoxuan calmly said, "Because it's the palace that the master most hopes for me to join."
Yan Forget Love's eyes showed a hint of appreciation.
"You started too late but are diligent enough, and have considerable talent in card-making. Your future is definitely not ordinary."
"Currently, the Tianyuan Palace lord position is vacant, Qin Wang is desperately infiltrating, if the Tianyuan Palace falls into his hands, he will have no more fears towards me."
"Similarly, if the Tianyuan Palace falls under my control, then Qin Wang will naturally restrain himself and not dare to act recklessly."
"However, although we have been vying for each other over the years, there has never been a lord who could truly gain the support of the people."
She looked at Xiaoxuan, "But from you, I see a glimmer of hope."
"If the master were still here, a word from him would have made you a lord. But my prestige is not enough, only with your own power and certain achievements, can I help you rise."
Xiao Xuan's eyes flickered as he asked in a deep voice, "What should I do?"
Yan Wangqing murmured thoughtfully, "Your current top priority is to enter the top ten in the New Army Grand Competition and join the Tianyuan Hall."
"I will slowly teach you what to do after that."
"Of course, if you can't even make it to the top ten, then there's no need to think about the future."