Seeing this scene, not only Yi Zhiye, but also Shen Xiaoyan and the others were dumbfounded.
What in the world was going on?
Yin Susu smiled and said, "Axie, they don't know, but have you forgotten? Your mother, I, am from the Medicine Emperor Valley."
Medicine Emperor Valley?
Shen Xiaoyan savored these three words.
This was the second time she had heard this name today.
The first time it was spoken by Yan Rulie, and now it was Yin Susu.
Yin Susu also said that she was from the Medicine Emperor Valley.
Then Yan Rulie must have also known about this.
So why did Yan Rulie suggest that Yi Zhiye go to the Medicine Emperor Valley for treatment earlier, and why did Yi Zhiye look so displeased, even attempting to attack Yan Rulie, seemingly unable to control his emotions?
Shen Xiaoyan always felt as if an invisible hand had been guiding her forward since arriving in the Holy Spirit Continent.
Although the process might have had some deviations, the overall direction was correct.
It seemed as if she was getting closer and closer to her past.
"Mother, Elder Sect Master just said that you weren't waking up and told me to go to the Medicine Emperor Valley for treatment," Yi Zhiye said.
Yin Susu's expression changed upon hearing this, "Elder Sect Master told you to go to the Medicine Emperor Valley?"
Yi Zhiye nodded seriously, then asked, "Can you guess the Elder Sect Master's intentions?"
Most people in the Solar Heat Sect were unaware of Yin Susu's background. Even if they knew, they might not know her current relationship with the Medicine Emperor Valley.
However, Yan Rulie, as Yin Susu's former senior brother and now the sect leader of the Solar Heat Sect, would undoubtedly know.
Therefore, knowing that Yin Susu had fallen out with the Medicine Emperor Valley and still making such a suggestion must have had some ulterior motive.
Although Shen Xiaoyan and the others didn't know the entire story, they could guess some of it from the dialogue and expressions of Yi Zhiye and Yin Susu.
If that was the case, then the蛊毒 (gu poison) that Yin Susu was afflicted with was planted by Yan Rulie?
If Shen Xiaoyan could think of this, so could everyone else present.
Yi Maodun said directly, "It's not necessarily that the Elder Sect Master planted the蛊毒, but it's definitely related to him."
Yin Susu also nodded in agreement, "He must have reached some agreement with the person who planted the蛊毒."
Yi Maodun and Yin Susu's understanding of Yan Rulie would certainly surpass that of everyone else present. Since they had already said this, the truth should not be far from this speculation.
If that was the case, who was the person who planted the蛊毒?
Could it be Long Ting?
Or perhaps, Bai Ge'er?
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan and the others lost in speculation, Yi Maodun smiled and said, "No need to guess. They will eventually reveal their flaws. Now, there is a more important matter that I need to tell you, especially you."
The last sentence was naturally directed at Shen Xiaoyan.
Shen Xiaoyan pointed to her nose and asked confusedly, "What about me?"
She had only been in the Holy Spirit Continent for a short time. Even if she had an enemy, it would only be Long Xuan.
Even if Long Xuan was Long Ting's daughter, did it warrant such a serious approach?
Perhaps sensing Shen Xiaoyan's thoughts, Yi Maodun shook his head and said, "Long Xuan and Long Ting are not worth mentioning. What I want to say is, do you know why Yan Rulie's attitude towards you today was so strange?"
Hearing Yi Maodun bring this up, Shen Xiaoyan also became serious.
They had been discussing this just now, but it was interrupted by Yan Rulie's sudden arrival.
Now, hearing Yi Maodun bring it up again, and in such a solemn manner, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't help but feel nervous.
"What is the reason? Father, tell me quickly."
Yi Zhiye was also anxious.
Shen Xiaoyan had not only saved him but also his mother. He absolutely could not let Shen Xiaoyan be in any danger, not even a potential threat.
Yin Susu listened, somewhat confused, and looked at Shen Xiaoyan's face.
Her expression was normal at first, but after a while, it became very strange, just like Yi Maodun's earlier.
Seeing this, Shen Xiaoyan was convinced that her face truly resembled someone.
And this person was not an ordinary individual.
Indeed, Yi Maodun, who had been silent for a while, spoke:
"Axie must have told you that we are located in the Eastern Immortal Land, which is divided into One Hall, Two Palaces, Three Sects, and Four Clans. The Solar Heat Sect is not particularly prominent among them, but people who should know, and things that should be known, are still known. And Xiaoyan, you bear a striking resemblance to someone you absolutely shouldn't resemble."
"Resemble whom?" Shen Xiaoyan quickly asked.
She was becoming increasingly curious now. Whom did she resemble so much that they were all so astonished?
Yi Maodun took a deep breath and said, "The Hall Master of the Longevity Hall."
"Is the Longevity Hall that One Hall?" Zheng asked, pursuing.
Yi Maodun nodded, "That's right. The Longevity Hall is that One Hall. And the Hall Master of the Longevity Hall is a woman whose appearance and temperament are peerless. Xiaoyan, you look exactly like her."
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng exchanged a look, and then Shen Xiaoyan asked, "Then what is this woman's name?"
"Zhen Lingrong."
Zhen Lingrong!
It was really Zhen Lingrong!
The moment she heard the name, Shen Xiaoyan felt a thunderous roar in her mind, as if something had suddenly collapsed, and as if something had suddenly appeared.
If this Zhen Lingrong was her mother Zhen Lingrong, then why hadn't she looked for her and Shen Xiaoming?
Was something holding her back?
Or did she simply not want to acknowledge these two children?
For a moment, all sorts of thoughts flashed through Shen Xiaoyan's mind, and her head began to ache.
Shen Xiaoyan's expression was noticed by Yi Maodun, which caused him even greater confusion.
"What, do you know her?"
Although Shen Xiaoyan heard Yi Maodun's question, she was in no mood to answer at the moment.
It was Yi Zhiye who reacted first and explained, "Shen Xiaoyan's mother is named Zhen Lingrong."
"What?"
Yi Maodun was greatly shocked.
Seeing Yi Maodun's strange expression, Yi Zhiye quickly asked, "Father, is there something wrong?"
Yi Maodun merely murmured to himself, and after a long while, he recovered and asked sternly and seriously, "Are you sure that Xiaoyan's mother is named Zhen Lingrong?"
Hearing Yi Maodun's question, Yi Zhiye briefly recounted the story of Shen Xiaoyan's parents and then asked, "Father, we heard that Zhen Lingrong's body disappeared, so we thought she might not be dead. But we didn't expect her to return to the Holy Spirit Continent. Then why didn't she come to pick up Shen Xiaoyan and her brother?"
Yi Maodun took a deep breath before stabilizing his slightly trembling body.
It was not that he was being overly dramatic; it was because this news was simply too shocking.
Years ago, Zhen Lingrong suddenly disappeared, and after a few more years, someone returned.
However, after her return, her temperament changed drastically, and now there was no one in the entire Eastern Immortal Land who dared to provoke her.
People often said that women should not be easily provoked.
And women like Zhen Lingrong were even more dangerous to provoke.
Otherwise, one could lose their life without being careful.
Originally, people had been speculating about where Zhen Lingrong had gone during those years of her absence.
But later, because of Zhen Lingrong's thunderous methods, all those who gossiped behind her back were ruthlessly killed by her, and no one dared to say another word.
Whether in public or in private, no one dared to say anything more about Zhen Lingrong.
"Why did Yan Rulie's attitude towards me change so strangely?"
Shen Xiaoyan suddenly spoke, attracting everyone's attention.
Yes, even if Shen Xiaoyan was Zhen Lingrong's daughter, what did that have to do with Yan Rulie?
And why would he reprimand his own disciples for Shen Xiaoyan's sake?