"Brother, what's wrong?"

Ye Qing asked in confusion when she saw Ye Qingchen not speaking.

Ye Qingchen walked directly toward the wall of the study, gently tapping on it a few times, and with a 'click' sound, a secret compartment appeared on the wall, containing a wooden box.

Opening the wooden box, there was a ring inside.

The ring had a peculiar design, resembling a large snake, with two horns on its head, and two legs under its belly, akin to a hidden dragon. Even stranger, the dragon's mouth was open, holding its own tail.

It was actually a Dragon Tail Ring!

"Brother, why is there such a strange ring? By the way, how did you discover the secret compartment in the wall that hid this ring?" Ye Qing approached and studied it for a moment, and then asked curiously.

Ye Qingchen recounted his earlier odd feeling, then continued to examine the ring carefully. Unfortunately, that feeling seemed to have vanished, not to reappear.

Moreover, upon closer inspection of the ring, he did not find anything extraordinary about it.

"This ring hidden in the secret compartment must have something to do with Father's disappearance!"

"Let's search for more secret compartments!"

With this thought in mind, Ye Qingchen collected the ring and continued looking.

However, even when Hong Man and Jiang Churan arrived, neither found anything new.

The next morning.

He briefly informed Jiang Churan and the others, then headed directly toward the Martial Arts Arena.

He didn't notice that outside the courtyard, two young men had been watching him leave.

"Ye Qingchen is indeed staying here!"

"Hurry back and report to Senior Brother Zhao!"

The two young men, after spotting Ye Qingchen, shared a glance and left swiftly.

Moments later, Ye Qingchen arrived at the Martial Arts Arena.

The one receiving him was the same Silver Robe Steward as before.

After presenting Zhou Yuntian's Jade Pendant, the Silver Robe Steward respectfully escorted him into the inner chambers.

"This is a ring I found in my father's courtyard. Does Mr. Zhou know its significance?" Ye Qingchen took out the ring, "I suspect my father left this ring in the courtyard, possibly linked to his disappearance."

Zhou Yuntian examined the ring for a moment and said in amazement, "I have never seen such a bizarrely designed ring! However, I also cannot comprehend its significance."

Ye Qingchen appeared slightly disappointed upon hearing this.

It seemed he could only return to Taotian Palace and seek advice from Qin Wentian.

"However, I do have two directions for you to consider!" Zhou Yuntian, after pondering, suggested, "One direction, this Dragon Tail Ring might be a key to unlock some place. Another possibility is that it is a symbolic mark!"

"A mark?"

Ye Qingchen frowned and asked in confusion.

"Indeed, or perhaps somewhere, something related to the Dragon's Tail has occurred... Regarding the records, I'm not too familiar! If you hadn't fallen out with the major sects, you could try searching their Libraries!" Zhou Yuntian contemplated aloud.

Major sects?

Ye Qingchen shook his head secretly; while his animosity with the major sects wasn't a relentless feud like with the Blood Rain Tower, the enmity wasn't something that could be resolved in a few words, "Is there nowhere else besides the major sects?"

Zhou Yuntian paused thoughtfully, "The Imperial Capital has such a person, though he is eccentric and challenging to deal with. Most people can't even get to see him!"

"Who is this person?" Ye Qingchen pursued.

"The Imperial Tutor! Kong Shun!"

Zhou Yuntian murmured the name.

"Him?"

Ye Qingchen felt a jolt inside.

Kong Shun, a renowned sage of Celestial Peak Country, was once the tutor of the Emperor, skilled in the Alchemy Dao. Even the current Emperor must respectfully call him Master.

One can only imagine what an esteemed position he holds.

It was unexpected that Zhou Yuntian would recommend him.

"To find out about my father's whereabouts, even if it's through fire and brimstone, I must give it a try!"

Ye Qingchen stood up resolutely without the slightest hesitation, saluted Zhou Yuntian, and left.

Watching Ye Qingchen's departing figure, Zhou Yuntian's eyes shone with anticipation, unable to stop muttering, "He's truly that person's son. At such a young age, possessing not only this level of cultivation but also such character, he is destined for remarkable achievements!"

Leaving the Martial Arts Arena.

Ye Qingchen headed straight for the Imperial Tutor's Residence.

Not long after, suddenly.

The sound of hurried footsteps came from behind.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Seeing.

Two figures, swiftly traversing roofs and walls, came chasing from behind, directly blocking Ye Qingchen's path.

"Who are you?"

Ye Qingchen squinted, his eyes guardedly looking at the two people appearing before him.

"We are disciples of the Shifang Sword Sect. Senior Brother Zhao Tianyu wants to see you; hurry to the Celestial Fragrance Tower and pay respects to Senior Brother Zhao Tianyu!"

One of the red-robed youths said arrogantly, with an air of superiority.

"Zhao Tianyu?"

Ye Qingchen raised his eyebrows.

He seemed not to have heard of such a disciple in the Shifang Sword Sect.

However, even if he had heard, so what?

Wanting him to go over? Especially if he was supposed to pay respects?

Ye Qingchen, expressionless, directly shook his head in refusal, "Not going!"

"What, Senior Brother Zhao Tianyu asked you to pay respects, which is a great honor, and you dare refuse?" The red-robed youth's expression turned cold, "I'll give you one more chance!"

"Get lost! If Zhao Tianyu wants to see me, let him come himself!"

Ye Qingchen couldn't be bothered.

What great honor?

The major sect matters, what do they have to do with him?

"You ungrateful thing, if that's the case, I'll have to drag you over! I have to see what skills you, the Newcomer King, possess!" The red-robed youth's eyes hardened, revealing his aura.

To Ye Qingchen's surprise.

This red-robed youth's cultivation wasn't weak; he had unexpectedly reached the Spiritual Sea Fifth Heaven.

Simultaneously, he reached out with his claws directly toward Ye Qingchen.

Swish!

These claws created a fierce gust, like steel blades slicing through. If it hit someone, it would create five bloody holes.

But!

As the red-robed youth made his move, Ye Qingchen quickly countered, swinging his hand backward, striking first, and swept it across the other's face.

"Snap!"

The slap sent the red-robed youth flying, knocking out a few teeth.

Blood-covered, the red-robed youth landed heavily on the ground.

"You scoundrel...!"

The red-robed youth's eyes widened in disbelief; it was unimaginable that Ye Qingchen had slapped him away.

"I told you to get lost!"

Ye Qingchen glanced at the red-robed youth and said coldly, "If Zhao Tianyu wants to see me, let him come himself!"

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