"Azure Dragon Tripod?"

When Ye Xiao mentioned the term 'Azure Dragon Tripod,' Liu Wenjian was indeed a bit flustered. Although he knew that the alchemy furnace referred to by his father was extremely precious, he didn't know the name of the furnace. Perhaps this was because Liu Shixun didn't want his son to come into contact with these things too early.

After all, in the Martial Arts World, sometimes knowing certain things is far more valuable than remaining ignorant of them.

Just like the Azure Dragon Tripod, knowing that this alchemy furnace is the Azure Dragon Tripod and understanding its origins only causes fear among the clan members.

Therefore, when he heard the term Azure Dragon Tripod, Liu Wenjian didn't find it familiar at all; instead, he felt puzzled about what the Azure Dragon Tripod actually was.

"Simply put, that's the name of the alchemy furnace," said Ye Xiao.

Liu Wenjian was secretly surprised. So the alchemy furnace that his father considered most precious was indeed the Azure Dragon Tripod. Just hearing this name was enough to indicate the high status of the furnace—at least the name was respectable.

"In the Liu family, of course, it's the Liu family's," Liu Wenjian said coldly. "That Azure Dragon Tripod was indeed taken by you, wasn't it?"

"Whether I took it or not isn't our main topic of discussion. The key point is, to whom does this Azure Dragon Tripod belong?" Ye Xiao said this while smiling slightly and continued, "It seems you don't know much about this Azure Dragon Tripod."

"Speak plainly. I frankly don't understand how this relates to the life or death of the Liu family you just mentioned," Liu Wenjian said.

Ye Xiao replied, "Everything revolves around the Azure Dragon Tripod. The Liu family has held onto the Azure Dragon Tripod for over a century, and that's enough to bring about the extermination of the clan."

Extermination!

This is definitely a very sharp term and common people dare not use this word lightly.

Upon hearing the word 'extermination,' Liu Wenjian's face instantly turned cold, and he angrily responded, "Do you know what you're talking about? Challenging the Liu family will lead you to a dead end."

"But when challenged by the Qiu Mountain Sect, the Liu family is no different from ants," Ye Xiao said.

As a family with hundreds of years of heritage, it's clearly difficult not to be aware of these ancient sects.

Thus, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Liu Wenjian was extremely surprised. He really did not understand when the Liu family had challenged the Qiu Mountain Sect.

The Qiu Mountain Sect is the top of the ten Martial Arts Sects, similar to the status of the eight Martial Arts Families in Bird City. Though not monopolizing the martial world, its power is unquestionable.

No one would dare challenge the Qiu Mountain Sect.

"What do you mean by this?" Liu Wenjian looked at Ye Xiao and said, "We, the Liu family, respect the Qiu Mountain Sect, and naturally wouldn't challenge them. You are falsely accusing us. Do you have connections with the Qiu Mountain Sect?"

"Haha, my connections with any sect are irrelevant to you. Here's the simplest explanation: a hundred or two hundred years ago, the Qiu Mountain Sect issued an Execution Order to the Martial Arts World in Yan Country. Any holder of the Azure Dragon Tripod was to be killed without exception, and long-term holders were to face extermination," Ye Xiao said with a light laugh.

If Ye Xiao hadn't said this, it would have been left unsaid. But once it was spoken, Liu Wenjian immediately felt cold sweat trickling down.

Liu Wenjian didn't know whether this Execution Order was real or not, but then again, what if the Execution Order was true? And if that alchemy furnace truly was the Azure Dragon Tripod?

Wouldn't the Liu family be facing utter destruction?

Liu Wenjian had some knowledge about the Qiu Mountain Sect. In other words, Liu Wenjian wouldn't dare challenge the Qiu Mountain Sect with all the courage in the world nor seek any sort of confrontation with them.

It's like comparing a stone to Taishan; no matter how it's compared, the small stone would pale by comparison.

"Then...then perhaps it's not the Azure Dragon Tripod!" Liu Wenjian immediately said, "And just because you say there's an Execution Order, does that mean it really exists?"

"This detail, Liu Wenzhuo knows because he's the Family Head, and your father Liu Shixun should know it too. You should go ask your father," Ye Xiao said with a smile.

Liu Wenjian looked at Ye Xiao, his brows slightly furrowed, as Ye Xiao seemed quite confident in what he was saying.

Liu Wenjian was truly worried at this moment. He really didn't know the truth of Ye Xiao's words, but then again, what if it was true? If those words were indeed true, it would be tantamount to a death sentence for the Liu family.

Moreover, the most critical issue is that an outsider like Ye Xiao also knows about this now, which is absolutely dangerous for the Liu family.

Looking at Liu Wenjian's conflicted expression, Ye Xiao laughed once more and said to him, "I just said that enemies can become friends, so why all the fighting and killing? I hope this matter ends here. Liu Wenzhuo can continue as the Clan Leader of the Liu family, while you and your father can continue doing what you do now. Everything should return to its original state. Oh, by the way, your brother, Liu Wenchao, is dead, right? All I can say is that it was an accident. You haven't held a funeral, probably because you wanted to find Liu Wenzhuo. Now I can tell you, you should hold the funeral. I remember Liu Wenzhuo doesn't have a son, right? In the future, the Liu family might still end up in your hands, so I think we have no reason not to be friends."

Listening to Ye Xiao's words, the coldness on Liu Wenjian's face faded considerably. The current situation was very clear—Ye Xiao simply wanted peace and a return to the original state. The condition was to keep the matter of the Azure Dragon Tripod a secret, and as for Liu Wenchao's matter, it should just be let go.

"Is everything you said true?" Liu Wenjian looked at Ye Xiao, still somewhat uncertain.

"Haha, I just told you, you can go back and ask your father about this. Oh, right, if you and your father agree with me, please bury Liu Wenzhuo's wife well. For those who have shown me kindness, I keep them in my heart, and at least while I'm alive, that woman's funeral must be handled nicely," Ye Xiao said.

In the Liu Clan Ancestral Hall, Liu Shixun arrived. It was that woman who released Ye Xiao. No matter what her purpose was, she ultimately saved Ye Xiao once.

Logically speaking, Ye Xiao avenged her. However, now it is not easy to kill Liu Shixun, so it can only be handled like this for now.

After all, who doesn't have personal motives?

Ye Xiao also has personal motives!

Liu Wenjian glanced at Ye Xiao and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Ye Xiao looked at Liu Wenjian and said, "You can leave now."

Liu Wenjian immediately stood up.

He needed to leave quickly. Now, his mind was not on capturing Fang Jing; he just wanted to meet his father immediately and learn about the Liu family's matters from him, especially about the Liu family and the Azure Dragon Tripod.

Liu Wenjian was no fool. He could understand the stakes involved with the Azure Dragon Tripod.

Liu Wenjian left in a hurry, while Ye Xiao sat on a stone stool, his smile growing even broader.

He was from the Qiu Mountain Sect, and it seemed that his background was intricately connected to the sect. He thought that if the Azure Dragon Tripod was discovered by his master or the elders of the Qiu Mountain Sect, he could claim he found it unintentionally at the Liu family. He could even willingly hand over the Azure Dragon Tripod. At least it would mean helping to recover a treasure lost for two hundred years, effectively offsetting any wrongdoings. However, it was different for the Liu family. If the elders knew the Liu family was the Mu family and descendants of Hua Xiejun, death would be inevitable.

Despite appearing detached from worldly affairs, those elders of the Qiu Mountain Sect would be very particular if anyone harmed their interests.

Ye Xiao believed that as long as Liu Shixun knew about the Azure Dragon Tripod, the matter would proceed according to his plan. Thinking this made Ye Xiao even happier, after all, accomplishing something without bloodshed is the best strategy.

Unfortunately, it seemed a bit unfair to Liu Wenzhuo.

Ye Xiao had previously promised Liu Wenzhuo to help him gain control over the entire Liu family, and even shared divisions of interests.

But now with the emergence of the Azure Dragon Tripod and the Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills, Ye Xiao had to adjust his plans. As the saying goes, people are selfish.

Ye Xiao was no exception. Besides, Liu Wenzhuo was more of a potential father-in-law to Ye Xiao, but Ye Xiao felt that this old man had no redeeming qualities.

Regarding relationships, Ye Xiao couldn't criticize others since he had relations with many women himself. But here's one thing: he never breaks a woman's heart. As long as he's committed to a woman, Ye Xiao would protect her with all his might, unlike Liu Wenzhuo who, after being with Wan Chunzhi, became indifferent to his first wife.

From the words of that woman at the ancestral hall, Ye Xiao could see that Liu Wenzhuo's first wife was like an ancient consort banished to the cold palace, rarely seeing her husband, or else she wouldn't have been crying in the ancestral hall at night.

A smart man can make many women who like him feel satisfied and happy, but a scumbag would deeply hurt the hearts of many women who adore him.

In fact, both Wan Chunzhi and that woman were victims. It's a tragedy that Wan Chunzhi hadn't gained an official status even by now, right?

Thus, sacrificing Liu Wenzhuo's interests now did not make Ye Xiao feel guilty; rather, he felt a slight sense of pride and satisfaction.

Ye Xiao indeed was a person prone to act on impulse rather than reason many times.

Accidentally obtaining the Azure Dragon Tripod and Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills, Ye Xiao understood one thing: he needed only time, a period that would allow him some peace, marking the true moment of his rise.

In fact, whether a Martial Artist or an ordinary person, if one doesn't act, they remain ordinary; if they act, they strive to reach the true pinnacle of life.

Ye Xiao had quite the urge to live a normal life, but reality told him that ordinary was not destined for him in this life.

Still, life's course might have pre-determined, and struggling wouldn't change the steps forward.

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