Chapter 2091: Chapter 2091 Chaper 2091 The Red Mansion’s Rule
Feng Hongxiu led the Dragon Clan members into the Scarlet Cardinal House, first arranging accommodations for them, then went to inform her master.
Soon after, she returned to bring Ye Liuyun.
"Let’s go, the Master is waiting for you!"
He followed her to the Red Mansion.
As the headquarter, the Red Mansion looked much like what he had seen before. Only this time, his Golden Phantom Eyes perceived many experts of ninth-realm cultivating inside.
Ye Liuyun just took a quick glance and didn’t dare to stare too long, fearing it would be noticed by them.
Feng Hongxiu reminded Ye Liuyun, "Our Master said, when you meet her later, you are not allowed to use your Golden Phantom Eyes to look at her body!"
He laughed awkwardly, "The way you say it, it sounds like I’ve looked at you before! I’m not a pervert, why would I want to look at her body!"
"Didn’t you look at me before?" Feng Hongxiu asked back, with a slight blush appearing on her face right after.
Fearing a misunderstanding, he rushed to explain: "I’ve explained to you before, I was merely looking at your realm, not your body!"
"Anyway, you did look!" She didn’t want to hear his explanation, "Our Master is of early-ninth-realm. I’ve told you! So you’re not allowed to even look at her realm!"
"Fine, I won’t look then!" He could only agree.
"That’s more like it!" Satisfied with his agreement, she finally led him upstairs.
Upon seeing Yao Hong, she did not wear a veil, nor did she hide behind curtains, so Ye Liuyun wasn’t curious.
Since the other party had specifically asked him not to use his golden eyes, he indeed did not use them.
After exchanging greetings, both parties sat down and began to chat.
"Mr. Ye is truly fortunate. It’s not every day that our Hongxiu makes effort on someone’s behalf! Normally, I can’t even persuade her to come and visit me. She’s too lazy to budge from her place!"
Yao Hong began the conversation by teasing Hongxiu.
"Since when?" Hongxiu retorted, her expression a bit awkward.
"Miss Feng indeed takes great care of me, and I am deeply grateful for the House’s assistance all this time!" Ye Liuyun also quickly conveyed his gratitude.
"You’re too kind, Mr. Ye. You’re our esteemed guest, and taking care of guests is the least we can do!" Yao Hong replied courteously.
Then, they began to discuss the purpose of his visit.
Yao Hong had no doubt about his intentions. At the end, she asked, "So, what is your opinion on the Fairy Clan, Mr. Ye?"
"The Fairy Clan?" Ye Liuyun’s expression turned cautious instantly.
He could be sure that the Dragon Clan and the Beasts had no relation to the Fairy Clan.
However, with the Scarlet Cardinal House, he couldn’t be certain. Thus, his response was markedly reserved.
He swiftly shifted the subject, "I really don’t know much about the Fairy Clan. Could you kindly specify which part you’re asking about?"
Seeing that Ye Liuyun avoided the question, Yao Hong already guessed that he had no favorable opinion of the Fairy Clan. This deduction was based on the fact that whether it was regarding the Dragon Clan or other entities, he always spoke openly.
Nevertheless, she continued to ask, "I would like to know, once you replace the’ Alliance, will you take action against the Fairy Clan?"
Ye Liuyun found her direct question rather difficult to answer. So, he said, "I don’t suppose anyone wishes for a violent clash. As for the arrangement in the end, it will depend on the Clan’s attitude.
At least for now, the little power I have is far from enough to confront them."
Yao Hong nodded and continued, "Mr. Ye, it is indeed far from enough if you intend to stand against the Fairy Clan."
Ye Liuyun wondered to himself, "Why would she say so? Is it because she hopes that I will fight against them?"
However, Yao Hong left that unsaid.
Both of them merely hinted without fully expressing their thoughts, still wary of each other.
Yao Hong quickly changed the subject, "We of Scarlet Cardinal House have many women, and life is not easy. We certainly have no problem supporting Mr. Ye, but we also need resources to cultivate..."
Ye Liuyun responded promptly, "Feel free to express any request you may have."
He knew that Yao Hong must have already considered of the terms while waiting for their arrival.
He recently gathered a considerable amount of resources from the East. As long as the price was right, he could accept it.
"Mr. Ye, I heard you came from the South? Is it already under your control?"
"Correct! Are you thinking of expanding to the South?" Ye Liuyun quickly grasped her implication.
"Would that be acceptable? I can offer you some dividends, consider it as a partnership."
While Ye Liuyun had steered clear of the questions, his response hinted that he had certainly pondered on the issue of confronting the Fairy Clan.
Hence, Yao Hong’s suggestion of a partnership; she wished for a closer alliance with Ye Liuyun. Even if Ye Liuyun decided not to act, she could still be involved.
Except for a few close sisters like Feng Hongxie, no one else knew of Yao Hong’s grudge with the Fairies. Even the Clan was unaware of Yao Hong’s true identity.
Her family originally belonged to the Fairy Clan. However, her parents were framed and driven out of the clan. They were ultimately hunted down and killed by their own clansmen.
The Clan did not know at that time that her mother was pregnant.
After Yao Hong was born, her mother entrusted her to a caretaker, leaving behind a blood-written letter and a treasure that could shield her bloodline from being detected.
Growing up, she learned that her parents were killed by their own kind. The cultivation methods she practiced were all left by her parents and were of the Fairy Clan. Coupled with her unique constitution, her cultivation progressed quickly.
However, she always sought revenge for her parents. That’s why she found the House, preparing to quietly amass some strength.
Ye Liuyun didn’t know all this. But he could feel that Yao Hong wanted to bind their fates together.
Regardless of the future, it was extremely beneficial for him presently.
Ye Liuyun thought for a while, and immediately agreed.
"Of course! I should thank you for giving me this opportunity to make a fortune!" Ye Liuyun replied with a smile.
Seeing his agreement, Yao Hong continued, "Let Hongxiu take care of the matters in the South! I will send some people over to help her. This way, even if she stays by your side, she can still coordinate the work!"
"You want her to stay by my side?" Ye Liuyun asked curiously.
That obviously meant to have her keeping an eye on him!
However, Yao Hong explained with a laugh, "Mr. Ye, please, don’t misunderstand! Her staying by your side is purely for your protection as your safety matters greatly to me.
I’ll let Hongxiu be yours, and she will no longer belong to the House!"
"Huh?"
Ye Liuyun and Feng Hongxiu were both extremely surprised.
"Master?"
Feng Hongxiu was about to say something, but Yao Hong interrupted her with a chuckle.
"This little girl, do you think I wouldn’t see through your small schemes? You have your eye on him, haven’t you? I’ll just let it happen!" Yao Hong said.
The Red Mansion, had a rule - assassins like Feng Hongxiu, once they found someone they were fond of, had to leave the Red Mansion. This was something Feng Hongxiu was aware of.
