Qin Yan spoke impolitely, his gaze incredibly cold.
If it weren't for considering the branch families distributed in other parts of the main continent, they would have long ago completely eradicated Qin Yuan's branch Family.
"A bunch of ungrateful wretches, if it weren't for our ancestor back then, do you think your branch Family members could have risen up?"
Qin Yuan said in a low voice, his tone full of indignation.
The reason they lost their position as the main Family back then was because a Genius emerged from Qin Yan's lineage a hundred years ago. To cultivate this Genius, they, who were then the main Family, provided various resources.
The goal was to cultivate him into a top-tier talent.
But unexpectedly, once this person grew up, he turned his back on them, leading the Vermilion Bird Dao branch Family to try and defeat the main Family.
To prevent the Qin Family from splitting, the then Capital Qin Family Lord gave up the position and resources of the main Family, taking his people to settle in Profound Dragon Dao.
Yet, this person was still not at ease until he had thoroughly forced Qin Yuan's lineage into a small city like Fire Wind City, which had no resources, only then did he feel relieved.
"The victor is king, the loser is bandit. Are you not convinced?"
Qin Yan sneered disdainfully.
Qin Yan's lineage would never do something like cultivating talents for a branch Family, considering the greater good of the Family.
Hearing this, Qin Xuan clenched his fists and strode out.
"Just a bunch of ungrateful people. I will definitely go to the Qin Family Clan Meeting two years from now. I want to see what capabilities you have."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yan burst into laughter, clapping his hands repeatedly.
"Good, very good!"
"But you must be careful not to end up like your father, having your Dantian crippled too!"
Listening to Qin Yan's Yin and Yang mockery, Qin Xuan and Qin Yuan simultaneously clenched their fists.
"What you say with your mouth is useless. In this world, what is useful are fists!"
Qin Yan walked and talked, leaving the Qin Family with a sneer.
"This scoundrel!"
Several Qin Family Elders were almost unable to restrain themselves.
But they also understood that this was not the time to act.
Qin Yan was a member of the investigation team; if they were to act against him, it would mean provoking the investigation team, which would be tantamount to an admission of guilt.
"The Face lost at the Clan Meeting must be regained at the Clan Meeting. Fighting bravely in private is useless."
Qin Yuan said indifferently, looking at Qin Xuan's unwilling Face. He felt relieved yet also somewhat worried.
Back then, Qin Tianyang was considered a Genius in the branch Family, but when such a Genius arrived at the main Family, he was defeated in three moves and had his Dantian crippled.
This made him somewhat worried about Qin Xuan as well.
"Xuan'er, if circumstances change at the Clan Meeting two years from now, you don't have to go."
Although he very much wanted Qin Xuan to reclaim their former honor.
But the premise of all this was that Qin Xuan remained safe and sound.
He was unwilling to sacrifice his grandson's future for this.
"Grandpa, don't worry, I will personally reclaim what we lost back then!"
Qin Xuan clenched his fists.
A hundred years ago, he was forced to give up the position of the main Family, and his father's Dantian was even crippled, causing him to become despondent and leave his hometown, entering the desolate lands, his life or death unknown.
How could a son not avenge his father!
He would definitely return what the main Family did to them, manifold, in the future.
...
"How is it, everyone has investigated, are there any results?"
Outside the ruins of the City Lord's mansion, Yuan Zhen looked at the other four people.
"In my opinion, it should indeed be the Li Family's doing. As for how Yuan Hao, a dignified Heaven Profound expert, could be besieged and killed by a group of second and third-level Spirit Beasts, that remains unknown."
Jiang Chengzi spoke.
"Indeed, Old Jiang and I are of the same opinion. This matter should be the work of the Li Family remnants. They harbored resentment and sought revenge after Yuan Hao brought the Shindao Sect people here."
The Shi Family members also said the same, and the other Family members echoed their sentiments.
Although Qin Yuan and his people were unwilling to pledge allegiance, they all understood that to contain the Qin Family's main Family, this branch Family had to be preserved.
Then they turned their attention to Qin Yan.
"Old Qin, this is your Qin Family's branch Family, what do you think?"
Yuan Zhen, who was beside him, coughed and said.
Hearing this, Qin Yan took a deep breath.
"It shouldn't be the Li Family's doing; the Li Family doesn't have that kind of strength. However, after investigating, the other families in this city probably don't have the strength to do it either."
"As for the Qin Family, although they have some strength, there's no evidence before or after, so it shouldn't be them either."
Upon hearing this, the others were somewhat surprised.
It was rare for Qin Yan not to kick someone when they were down.
"Since there's no evidence, then there isn't. This Fire Wind City is currently in chaos. During the period when the City Lord is absent, a large Family like the Qin Family is needed to maintain order."
"So, don't touch the Qin Family."
After speaking, Yuan Zhen stroked his chin.
"Then this case will be counted together with the Li Family. As for the Shindao Sect, it can also be mentioned slightly, after all, it is inextricably linked to the Shindao Sect before and after."
Without the Shindao Sect's action, the Li Family would not have suffered such a great loss of strength.
"It's a pity that all the letters in the City Lord's mansion were burned in the fire, so many things simply cannot be investigated."
Yuan Zhen shook his head with some disappointment.
After killing Yuan Hao, the Qin Family set a fire here, effectively erasing all traces of the Qin Family in this place.
This way, even if they wanted to investigate, they couldn't find anything.
Now it seems it indeed came in handy.
"Let's go, let's hurry back to report. As for the city's affairs, until the new City Lord arrives, the Qin Family will manage them."
Once the matter was settled, the five quickly began to arrange various things, then left in a hurry.
Only after the investigation team left did the Qin Family finally feel completely relieved.
After all, if they were to investigate thoroughly, many matters of the Qin Family would actually not stand up to scrutiny.
However, it was clear that among these five people, Yuan Zhen was not concerned about Yuan Hao's death; he was concerned about the stability of Fire Wind City.
And the other few each harbored their own ulterior motives.
To put it bluntly, for them, investigating a case wasn't truly about finding out the truth of the matter, but rather about making the 'truth' they found more beneficial to their side.
This was what they wanted.
And now, a powerful Qin Family branch Family was naturally beneficial to them.
Seeing so many people oppose dealing with the Qin Family, Qin Yan, who had no clear evidence, naturally had no need to continue targeting the Qin Family.
After everyone left, the Qin Family also breathed a sigh of relief.
However, the aftermath of their risky act of killing Yuan Hao had not yet ended.
After all, Yuan Hao was the City Lord, and his sudden death caused quite a stir among many families in the city.
Under the Qin Family's 'pacification,' these families also stabilized.
Although the atmosphere in the city was somewhat low due to the City Lord's death.
Soon, however, the entire Fire Wind City became lively again.
Nothing else, the selection for the Azure Green Sect was about to begin.
As one of the largest Sects in Profound Dragon Dao, the Azure Green Sect's status in Profound Dragon Dao was self-evident, and their selection was naturally of immense importance to Fire Wind City.
"You're saying, you want me to target this Qin Xuan this time?"
At this moment, within the Azure Green Sect, a young man frowned, looking at the Black-robed Person in front of him.
"Absurd, I am an Inner Sect Disciple of the Azure Green Sect, how could I do such a thing!"
Hearing this, the Black-robed Person smiled and handed him a brocade box.
"This is a small token of our Zhao Family's appreciation, Young Master Qian Feng, please accept it."
Opening the brocade box, Qian Feng's eyes immediately lit up.
But soon, his expression turned serious again.
"No, this Qin Family is a prominent Family in Fire Wind City, with great Face. I am also an Inner Sect Disciple. Don't think you can bribe me with this little bit!"
Seeing Qian Feng refuse, the Black-robed Person from the Zhao Family was somewhat surprised.
The other party's reputation was not consistent with his current behavior.
"It's not impossible for me to deal with this kid, but you'll have to add more money!"