The Gao Clan was situated in the northern part of the city, just fifteen minutes of walking distance from the Fang Clan on a regular day.
Since it was quite dark outside, most of the alleyways and streets were quiet, saving quite some time for Ye Tian Yun.
Within five minutes of leaving the Fang Clan, Ye Tian Yun was standing in the Purple Spring Road, the landmark of the Gao Clan.
'This place is busy as usual.'
Even though most of the city had turned quiet, the Purple Spring Road was still bustling with crowds of cultivators and countless merchants and vendors.
It wasn't hard for Ye Tian Yun to quietly make his way through the crowd. And soon passing through an alleyway, he entered the Gao Clan.
He had already planned this path earlier in the morning when he had come here to look for a way to enter the Purple Spring Garden.
Even though he had failed to find a way through the security of the Purple Spring Garden, he had used the opportunity to note a way to get into the Gao Clan.
'Now, the only thing left is to find Gao Xuan's courtyard.'
Ye Tian Yun narrowed his eyes and soundlessly sneaked through the Gao Clan Manor.
Finding Gao Xuan's room was not going to be big trouble for him, he just needed to knock out a guard, and with the help of a very good pill, he could get the truth of the guard.
The pill, in this case, was the exact pill that he had used a few months back when he was disguised as Shu Xian, an inner court disciple of the Gracious Sword Sect and was on a mission towards the Silver Mist City but was ambushed by King Xing's men. This pill was used to interrogate the captive who had organised the ambush.
(A/n: refer Ch: 303 to 307)
'Now that I think of it, should I tell about that event to Prime Minister Fang?'
Ye Tian Yun mused while secretly making his way through the quote hallways of Gao Clan.
Just then, he noticed a pair of approaching footsteps.
'Guards?'
Ye Tian Yun frowned and hid.
As the footsteps grew closer, Ye Tian Yun heard them talking in faint voices.
'Hm? These are not guards.'
The voices were too familiar.
" -Why are you wasting time on me? The Gao Clan needs your help. I am just a cripple."
'Gao Long.'
Ye Tian Yun already knew about the identity of one of them when he heard the voice, but the former's words confirmed his identity.
"Big Brother, I don't have much time. After I have left, the clan will be in your hands."
'Gao Xuan.'
Ye Tian Yun smiled.
The person he was looking for delivered himself!
"No, anyway, the deal is already canceled; you won't have to go anywhere. And do you think anyone would listen to a cripple? The only reason why I still have respect is because of my history and the family's support. But the elders won't accept me as the next Clan Head."
Gao Xuan frowned, "Don't worry, Brother, I have finally gotten information about how to get your cultivation back."
"What?" Gao Long exclaimed, "Really!?"
Gao Xuan replied with a smile, "Yes. This information came directly from the Sect Leader of the Gracious Sword Sect, Su Ming."
"Sect Leader Su?" Gao Long raised his eyebrows in surprise, "How did you meet him?"
"Hahaha, that's a trade secret, Brother," Gao Xuan smiled, "I did a favor for Sect Leader Su, and he gave me this information as a repayment."
"Oh," Gao Long nodded, "So, what is this information?"
Gao Xuan let out a sigh, "I know about the pill, even some of the rare ingredients. But there's a small problem."
"Which is?" Gao Long asked.
"The pill doesn't… from the Middle Heavens. The Alchemy Hall doesn't have the recipe, and even if they have, it won't be easy getting a pill from them."
"Ah," Gao Long nodded, and with a wry smile, he said, "Don't worry too much. If we can solve my issue, it will be great. But if we can't, even then it's alright."
Gao Xuan nodded, "Also, I found another thing. This one is much more interesting."
Gao Long smiled, "Really? What's it about?"
"You will have to wait first," Gao Xuan grinned, "This news is very important, and it will be best if I reveal it in front of father."
"Oh?" Gao Long frowned, "Should we wait till morning? Or do you want to visit right now? I just came from his study. He's still awake."
Gao Xuan smiled, "Alright, let's go then."
"Oh wait," Gao Long interrupted, "Don't tell him that you were outside the clan. You know his temper."
"I won't," Gao Xuan nodded his head before adding, "But honestly, now that everything's over, I don't think he will mind. Also, it's not like anyone would have noticed me outside."
Gao Long shrugged, "I don't know what to say, just be careful. That Fang Chen has created a headache for father."
Gao Xuan frowned, "Yes. But I am more confused on why he would need the Thunder Valley."
"Of Course he's trying to rile us up," Gao Long frowned, "The Thunder Valley is the root of our clan, and he's trying to test our limits."
Gao Xuan shook her head, "I doubt that. He's too busy to bother about such things."
"Too busy?" Gao Long smirked, "You know him pretty well, huh?"
Gao Xuan shrugged, "I told you, I met him in the Gracious Sword Sect."
"Yeah, yeah," Gao Long nodded, "You have told me many times already. Anyway, are you going to meet father like this? You know, there are guards near the study hall."
Gao Xuan smiled, "It's alright; we will waste more time otherwise."
Gao Long nodded, "Alright, your choice. Let's increase our pace. I don't want to be the one who disturbs Father once he has gone to sleep."
"Hmm, let's go," Gao Xuan nodded, and both of them started to walk away faster.
Ye Tian Yun quietly followed both of them.
However, his mind was replaying the talk between Gao Xuan and Gao Long over and over.
'I feel like there's something that I am missing….'
The conversation felt like both were talking about 'something,' but they weren't referring directly to it.
'This whole conversation was quite weird….'
He inwardly shook his head and followed the Gao Brothers.