Chapter 2017 The Glorious Past (5)
There was no such feeling for Yun Lintian when he first saw Yan Jinru. Now, however, he felt a sense of familiarity, as though they had known each other for a very long time, which was obviously impossible.
A strange fluttering arose in Yan Jinru's chest. Regaining her composure, she bravely walked towards Yun Lintian.
"Greetings," she spoke. "May I have a chat with you? I'm Yan Jingru, by the way."
Slightly surprised, Yun Lintian gestured in invitation. "I'm Yun Lintian. Please."
The two found a private room in a nearby teahouse to settle in.
"Apologies for the abruptness," Yan Jingru said after pouring cups of tea for Yun Lintian and his companions. "Are you perhaps related to my Vermilion Bird God Clan?"
"Why do you ask this, Miss Yan?" Yun Lintian inquired, carefully observing Yan Jingru. He discovered that the purity of her bloodline was incredibly high, a bit inferior to his.
"Though you clearly belong to the White Tiger God Clan, I sense the aura of the Vermilion Bird God from you," Yan Jingru revealed honestly.
Yun Lintian was inwardly surprised. He had fully displayed the White Tiger God bloodline on the surface, yet Yan Jingru could still detect his Vermilion Bird God bloodline.
Yan Jingru, assuming it was difficult for Yun Lintian to reveal his background, glanced towards a corner. "Second Aunt," she said, "please help me seal this place."
A figure emerged from the shadows – Yan Feihong, Yan Jingru's Divine Protector. Briefly glancing at Yun Lintian, she waved her hand, conjuring an isolation barrier to seal the room.
Yun Lintian wasn't surprised by her sudden appearance. It was normal for someone of high status like Yan Jingru to have a powerful protector. Jin Yang, for example, had been the same.
While these people concealed themselves well, they couldn't escape the Eyes of Heaven. Yun Lintian had already scanned the surroundings the moment he entered the room with Yan Jingru.
Yun Lintian sipped his tea and inquired, "What if I told you I have no connection to your clan?"
"I believe you," Yan Jingru replied calmly. "The purity of the Vermilion Bird God bloodline in your body can only exist in a first-generation descendant. Our Vermilion Bird God Clan has no male heir to inherit the bloodline, at least none that we are aware of."
"No," Yan Feihong interjected. "The purity of your bloodline is equal to or even surpasses that of Lord Vermilion Bird God herself."
She locked eyes with Yun Lintian and asked, "Who are you?"
Yun Lintian hadn't anticipated their complete understanding. However, considering the power of the Vermilion Bird God bloodline, it wasn't surprising they could detect it.
"I apologize," Yun Lintian responded after a brief pause. "I cannot disclose that information. However, I can assure you that I have a positive relationship with Senior Vermilion Bird God."
Yan Jingru and Yan Feihong exchanged bewildered glances. They had never heard their master mention such a person.
"May I inquire about the name of Senior Vermilion Bird God?" Yun Lintian pressed, hoping for confirmation.
"This…" Yan Jingru hesitated, seeking help from Yan Feihong with a glance.
Suddenly, Yun Lintian remembered that mentioning Lord Vermilion Bird God's true name, or any True God's name for that matter, was taboo. Just as he was about to apologize, Yan Feihong spoke first.
"Yan Siqi," she stated. "Her name is Yan Siqi."
Yun Lintian's pupils constricted. It was the same name as Senior Yan, whom he had encountered in the past. Could they be the same person?
This possibility lingered in Yun Lintian's mind because something had always felt off about the Divine Realm's divine beasts. For instance, the Primordial Azure Dragon God turned out to be the true Dragon God. Similarly, Senior Jin was clearly not the real Golden Crow God. The same was true for Senior Gui and Senior Divine Phoenix.
As for Linlin's mother and the Vermilion Bird God, Senior Yan Siqi, Yun Lintian couldn't reach a conclusion yet.
Overwhelmed by the revelation, Yun Lintian struggled to compose himself. It felt like he had stumbled upon a piece of a hidden truth.
"This might seem peculiar," Yun Lintian said earnestly, "but could you tell me the true names of all the beast god clan leaders?"
Yan Feihong furrowed her brows. "Shouldn't you reveal something about yourself first?"
She turned to Linlin and added, "You are clearly a descendant of Lord White Tiger God."
Yun Lintian regretted asking such an impulsive question. He quickly composed himself and fabricated a story. "We were raised in seclusion our entire lives. This is our first time venturing out."
Yan Feihong scrutinized Yun Lintian's expression, searching for any deception. However, he appeared truthful.
"Except for the Dragon God," Yan Feihong said, "I can tell you about the others. Lord White Tiger God's name is Bai Xiaoyun. Lord Black Turtle God is Gui Shen. Lord Golden Crow God is Jin Huoxuan. And Lord Phoenix God is Nantian Feng."
This revelation sent shockwaves through Yun Lintian. Except for the Golden Crow God, the names matched those he knew perfectly.
"Big Brother Yun…" Linlin whimpered, her eyes brimming with anxiety. She couldn't be sure if the current White Tiger God was her mother, but they shared the same name.
Yun Lintian forced himself to remain calm and gently patted Linlin's head. "We'll find out soon."
He turned to Yan Jingru and Yan Feihong. "May I inquire about the possibility of requesting an audience with Senior Vermilion Bird God?"
Yan Jingru looked at Yan Feihong silently, unable to make a decision.
After a moment of contemplation, Yan Feihong said, "I can inquire, but I cannot guarantee a meeting."
"Thank you, Senior," Yun Lintian expressed his gratitude.
"Hmm?" Yan Feihong raised an eyebrow, sensing something.
Turning to Yun Lintian, she asked, "Have you encountered any trouble from someone belonging to the Golden Crow God Clan?"
"Yes," Yun Lintian confirmed, explaining the situation.
"Heh. How audacious," Yan Feihong scoffed after hearing his story.
Dissipating the barrier with a wave of her hand, she spoke, "You certainly work hard for your worthless young master, Jin Yuxin."
The door creaked open, revealing Jin Yuxin entering the room with a faint smile. She cast a brief glance at Yun Lintian before addressing Yan Feihong, "Don't tell me you plan to interfere?"
"What do you think?" Yan Feihong countered with a smile.
The moment her words died down, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and the atmosphere crackled with tension…
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