Qin Lingxi told Qin Chu that the people he sent found a member of the Black Tortoise Clan who had a close relationship with the Qin family in the past. She was a manager in the ruling area of the Black Tortoise Saint Clan and revealed some information: Zhen Xueyan was indeed imprisoned in the Black Tortoise Saint Clan, but there was no discussion about Zhen Xueyan within the clan, and only the Clan Chief Zhen Beixuan knew the details.
Furthermore, Qingyi's situation was confirmed; he was indeed imprisoned in the Profound Ice Dungeon, his cultivation was sealed, and he was currently enduring the suffering of Profound Ice Body Refining.
This situation filled Qin Chu's face with anger, because the Black Tortoise Clan's treatment of Qingyi was inhumane. Qingyi, as Zhen Xueyan's loyal subordinate, fought for Zhen Xueyan and Qin Zhanye, and protected Qin Chu, was not at fault at all.
"Qingyi's punishment also has a reason: he refused to admit his mistake and refused to pledge allegiance to the Black Tortoise Saint Clan again. This is also the main reason for his torment," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"Can he be rescued?" Qin Chu asked.
"Later, Auntie will take you to meet this Black Tortoise Clan manager and see what she says," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu, sensing his urgency.
Qin Chu nodded. He knew that not only he was anxious, but Qin Lingxi and the others were also. The Young Madam of the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, Zhen Xueyan, was a banner of the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan. During the chaotic war, she withstood the first expert of the White Tiger Saint Clan and even killed him. Her combat power was exceptionally high, which all Cultivators in the world acknowledged.
If Zhen Xueyan could return, the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan would not only see an increase in strength but also in deterrence.
Qin Lingxi did not make Qin Chu wait long. Two days later, she set off with Qin Chu to the area ruled by the Black Tortoise Saint Clan.
After several days of travel, Qin Lingxi and Qin Chu's beast carriage arrived in the territory of the Black Tortoise Saint Clan.
The current situation in Central State is very different from twenty years ago. Twenty years ago, the five great Saint Clans were all incredibly powerful, and other forces were overshadowed. The pattern changed after that chaotic war. The Azure Dragon Saint Clan, White Tiger Saint Clan, and Fiery Thunder Saint Clan did not change much. The Vermilion Bird Saint Clan's area became ownerless land, but other forces could not penetrate it. After the Black Tortoise Saint Clan sealed its mountains, its ruled territory was similar to that of the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, but some forces still dared not act recklessly. Although the Black Tortoise Saint Clan sealed its mountains, it was not at the mercy of others; it just became more low-key in its actions.
The beast carriage continued to move forward, and after another day, a Vermilion Bird Saint Clan secret agent met with Qin Lingxi and Qin Chu and reported the situation.
"Princess, Young Lord, the other party is unwilling to openly contact us. My subordinate and she have agreed to meet at a manor outside the city where she lives," the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan secret agent said.
Qin Lingxi nodded. She could understand the other party's concerns. If this matter were discovered by the Black Tortoise Saint Clan, it would be considered treason, and the consequences would be dire.
In a manor, Qin Lingxi and Qin Chu saw a middle-aged woman.
Upon seeing Qin Chu, the middle-aged woman was startled, her eyes fixed on Qin Chu.
"Manager Xuelin, this is Qin Chu, my brother and sister-in-law's child," Qin Lingxi said.
At this moment, the middle-aged woman bowed to Qin Chu, "Zhen Xuelin greets the Young Lord."
"Senior, what are you doing?" Qin Chu reached out and supported the middle-aged woman Zhen Xuelin's arm.
"You are Princess Xueyan's son, so you are the Young Lord. You truly resemble Princess Xueyan," Zhen Xuelin said.
"Manager Xuelin, I didn't know that our clansmen found you. We met once back then, do you still remember?" Qin Lingxi asked.
Zhen Xuelin nodded, "Your people said they were following your orders, so I didn't dare to come out to meet rashly."
Then Zhen Xuelin told Qin Lingxi and Qin Chu what she knew. She had seen the severely injured Zhen Xueyan being brought back to the Black Tortoise Saint Clan, but because of her good relationship with Zhen Xueyan, the Clan Chief did not allow her to interact with her.
"I don't know about Princess Xueyan's situation, but I know about Qingyi's. His cultivation was sealed by the Clan Chief, and then he was thrown into the Profound Ice Dungeon of the Black Tortoise Sacred Mountain, left to fend for himself. I always thought he might not survive, but I heard recently that he is still alive. However, no one cares about his life or death. After all, his status is different from Princess Xueyan's. The high-ranking members of the clan also know that he is a loyal subordinate and cannot be subdued. It's hard to say how long he can survive in the Profound Ice Dungeon," Zhen Xuelin said.
"Auntie, we must rescue Uncle Qingyi. He didn't fall to the enemy's blades, but he's going to fall in a dungeon? I can't accept this!" Qin Chu said.
"We must save him. Without his desperate fight, our aunt and nephew would not have escaped; we would have died back then," Qin Lingxi nodded, her heart also very determined to save Qingyi.
"The guard of the Profound Ice Dungeon is not too strict; if we seize the opportunity, we can still rescue him. However, for Princess Xueyan, without definite news, it's difficult to rescue her," Zhen Xuelin said.
Qin Chu pondered for a moment, then said, "Could I trouble Enforcement Officer Xuelin to investigate Uncle Qingyi's situation again, to see how he can recover his cultivation and how to rescue him appropriately?"
Zhen Xuelin nodded, "If you want to save him, then I will find a way. I will contact you as soon as I find out the situation. Do not act yet."
"Also, please help me investigate my mother's situation. Even if she can't be rescued, I want to know how she is doing," Qin Chu said to Zhen Xuelin.
"Young Lord, rest assured. I followed Princess Xueyan for a long time, and I also hope she is safe. If she can be rescued, I will accept any price, no matter how great," Zhen Xuelin nodded.
After the conversation, Qin Chu and Qin Lingxi quietly left. They could not let Zhen Xuelin be exposed, as that would make all their efforts futile.
After leaving in the beast carriage, Qin Lingxi told Qin Chu that she had known Zhen Xuelin before; she was one of the people around Qin Chu's mother. When Zhen Xueyan married, she came to the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan and cried very much when she left, indicating a truly good relationship with Qin Chu's mother.
"I hope she can get reliable news," Qin Chu said.
Qin Chu and Qin Lingxi returned to Vermilion Bird Manor, but left secret agents to maintain contact with Zhen Xuelin.
Back at Vermilion Bird Manor, Qin Chu began his intense Cultivation again. His goal was the fifth-stage Heaven Origin Realm. With Cultivation, he would have confidence in his actions. With his current Cultivation, going to the Black Tortoise Saint Clan to rescue someone was undoubtedly a fool's errand.
Qin Lingxi told Qin Longhan the situation.
"Qingyi is a meritorious minister of our Qin family. If their Black Tortoise Saint Clan doesn't value him, our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan does. To help him recover his Cultivation, we will need some Medicinal Pills. Contact Elder Long Feng to return for a while so that if Medicinal Pills are needed, he can refine them," Qin Longhan instructed.