Lin Song was indeed startled.
He knew Xia Feng's strength was unfathomable, but he wasn't very clear about Xia Feng's exact capabilities.
However, hidden families had been exceptionally powerful for thousands of years.
They possessed unknown strength and posed significant risks.
Now that hidden families were targeting Xia Feng, it made Lin Song anxious and worried.
Xia Feng was a great benefactor to their Xian Yuan Sect and a life-saver to Lin Song. Upon hearing Dongfang Lingyu, Lin Song's face showed distress.
"This matter is of great importance and concerns Senior Xia's safety. All we can do is try to notify him," Lin Song said, his expression becoming very serious.
"Uncle, go and ask my cousin to come out of seclusion. She will definitely come out. We'll go and notify Senior Xia," Dongfang Lingyu said, also starting to worry after Lin Song's words.
"Alright." Without a second word, Lin Song took Dongfang Lingyu towards Lin Yuwei's seclusion location.
As they reached the door, Dongfang Lingyu impatiently knocked and shouted, "Cousin, it's me, something big has happened."
"Yuwei, you need to come out of seclusion early regarding Senior Xia's matter," Lin Song also called out from outside.
Creak...
The door was pushed open, and Lin Yuwei walked out anxiously, asking, "What happened to Senior Xia?"
"You should leave the mountain now. Lingyu will explain on the way," Lin Song instructed directly.
"Regarding Xia Feng, not a moment can be spared."
"Okay." Lin Yuwei nodded and immediately pulled Dongfang Lingyu towards the mountain exit.
Watching the two run off, Lin Song also prepared to leave the mountain to contact the Dragon Group and report this matter.
He was the one who contacted the Dragon Group last time to invite them to the cultivators' conference.
As they made their way, Lin Yuwei asked, "Lingyu, what exactly happened?"
"Two people from the Dongfang family, who claim to be from a hidden lineage, came to my house today. They learned that Brother-in-law has the Qilin and are preparing to go find him. According to my grandfather and your father, people from hidden families are very formidable. I was afraid Brother-in-law might be in danger, so I rushed over to notify you."
Dongfang Lingyu explained the entire situation to Lin Yuwei.
Lin Yuwei's face paled with worry upon hearing this. She had read about hidden families in some books; they were indeed formidable existences.
No one knew where they were. They rarely appeared for hundreds of years, and the changes of dynasties were irrelevant to them.
But they were undoubtedly powerful.
Some books said they resided on islands overseas, while others mentioned hidden barriers in deep mountains, and some even said underground. In short, they were extremely mysterious.
Now, such a group had suddenly emerged and intended to seek out Xia Feng, which made Lin Yuwei extremely anxious.
"We can't find Senior Xia either," Lin Yuwei suddenly realized, and her steps halted.
"Heh heh... I know," Dongfang Lingyu chuckled.
"How do you know?" Lin Yuwei was surprised.
"Last time they looked for you at the cultivators' conference, I overheard the people around Brother-in-law talking. Brother-in-law should be in Modu."
Dongfang Lingyu was quite perceptive. Although she seemed carefree and a bit foolish, she handled these small details very well.
"However, the outside world has changed so much. How can we get to Modu?" Lin Yuwei also said anxiously.
"Don't worry, when the time comes, we'll find the authorities and say we're lost. I want to go to Modu to find Brother-in-law. They'll definitely send us there."
Dongfang Lingyu tossed her little head, speaking with great conviction.
They had no identification, no phones, and no money. They would definitely be sent to Modu to find their relatives.
"How do you know so much?" Lin Yuwei became curious. What exactly was stored in that little head?
She felt Dongfang Lingyu knew everything yet knew nothing.
Sometimes, she really couldn't figure her out.
"You just need to ask more questions. Many people came to the Cultivators' Guild every year, and they were quite diverse," Dongfang Lingyu explained, then chuckled, "Heh heh... Cousin, aren't I smart?"
"You're smart this time," Lin Yuwei praised.
The two chatted as they walked, quickly descending the mountain.
...
Xia Lin played at Yu Wei's villa until five o'clock, and everyone concluded their afternoon of Mahjong.
For a full four hours, Yu Zhaoyi stood by Xia Lin's side without moving. To avoid disturbing his service, he had even turned off his phone.
"Whatever happens, happens. The sky won't fall."
"Uncle Yu, thank you for today. We're getting ready to go home," Xia Lin said politely as she stood up and looked at Yu Zhaoyi.
"What disturbance? No disturbance. Aren't you playing anymore? Stay for dinner here. My chef's skills are exceptionally good."
Yu Zhaoyi tried to keep Xia Lin as she got up.
"It's rare for you to visit. If you can stay longer, please do. Who knows when you'll be able to come again."
"No need for dinner. We promised to take Young Master Yu and Xiao Ya home for dinner tonight," Xia Lin politely declined.
Yu Zhaoyi's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he quickly said with a smile, "Good, good, good. Then I won't keep you. Come and play often. This private room will be reserved for you from now on."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Yu." Xia Lin waved goodbye to Yu Zhaoyi and left.
Yu Zhaoyi seized the opportunity to grab Yu Wei, his expression stern, and instructed, "This is a rare opportunity. You absolutely should not go home tonight. The door will not be left open for you."
Yu Wei: ...
"Dad, isn't this not good? If I have to come back, where will I sleep?" Yu Wei was speechless.
"Then sleep outside someone's door. I don't want to see you right now. Don't force your mother and me to have another child."
Yu Zhaoyi even resorted to such a threat.
Yu Wei felt a chill run down his spine. Just as he was about to speak, Yu Zhaoyi pushed him and said, "Hurry up and go, don't make Lin'er wait for you."
After Yu Wei left, Yu Zhaoyi felt incredibly pleased. This was an opportunity to be seized.
"Everyone else is trying to curry favor, you have to do it well too."
It was Yu Wei and Zheng Qingya's first time dining at Xia Lin's home, and they bought quite a few gifts on the way.
No matter how much they tried to dissuade them, they insisted. After all, it was their first visit, and it would be impolite not to bring something.
The two tasted Jack Ma's cooking for the first time, and it was indeed as legendary as described – extremely delicious.
After dinner, the group continued to play Mahjong. Yu Wei and Zheng Qingya were naturally happy, as this was the best excuse to stay.
Ultimately, as they had wished, they did not leave that night. Zheng Qingya slept in the same room as Qin Wen.
As for Yu Wei, he was to stay with Jiang Xin. Initially, Jiang Xin was reluctant.
However, Young Master Wang and Qin Dou had already returned to their rooms early and locked the doors.
There was no other choice. Jiang Xin couldn't possibly abandon Yu Wei, so he reluctantly called Yu Wei into his room.