Chapter 350
The old family head gratefully said, “In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness.”
Feng Jiu Yuan looked at Emperor Qin, then at Huang Quan, and said, “Old Family Head, rest assured, Nine Abyss City will also send people to help with the investigation.”
The old family head replied, “Thank you, Young Master Feng.”
Jing Chen also said, “Jing Xue Palace will help with the investigation as well.”
The old family head’s smile grew even wider, “Thank you, Young Master Jing.”
Ah Qi was an exceptional person, and his daughter was exceptional as well. The friends she made were also outstanding.
The old family head was genuinely grateful.
With the assistance of Emperor Qin, Nine Abyss City, and Jing Xue Palace, he was confident they would find news about Ah Qi soon.
South Palace Gan was surprised that the Young Masters of Nine Abyss City and Jing Xue Palace agreed to help. He wondered if Huang Quan’s relationship with them was that good.
If the South Palace family could align with these three major forces…
“Father,” South Palace Yi observed his expression and said coldly, “Mother still doesn’t know about Quan Quan’s arrival. Why don’t you go and tell her?”
South Palace Gan knew that South Palace Yi wanted to send him away, so he felt somewhat displeased. “Can’t the butler go?”
“Besides, if the butler isn’t suitable, can’t Ah Qiu go?” South Palace Gan said, looking at South Palace Qiu, “Ah Qiu, go and tell your mother.”
South Palace Qiu knew that South Palace Yi’s intention was to send him away, so he remained silent.
“Go and do as you’re told.” The old family head looked at him, “What are you still doing here?”
Under the old family head’s order, South Palace Gan had no choice but to leave.
As soon as he left, the atmosphere in the hall improved considerably.
The old family head looked at Emperor Qin and then at Huang Quan, understanding the situation.
“With so many people, it’s easy for news to leak,” Huang Quan said. “If word gets out that my father is missing, there might be people intentionally spreading false information to mislead us.”
Most people wouldn’t do such things, but those who have enmity with the South Palace family might. As the number one family in the Tianqi Empire, the South Palace family undoubtedly had enemies.
The old family head also realized that compared to the other three major forces, the South Palace family was more likely to leak information. Thus, he did not insist and said, “In that case, Yi’er, don’t let them search anymore.”
South Palace Yi glanced at Huang Quan and nodded in agreement, “Understood.”
The old family head closed the jade pendant and handed it to Huang Quan, “Child, this is your father’s possession. Keep it, and return it to him once you find him.”
Since her father valued the jade pendant greatly, Huang Quan accepted it without further comment.
“Child, are you currently attending the Imperial Academy?”
Huang Quan nodded, “Yes.”
“Do you have a place to stay when you’re not attending classes?” The old family head asked, “How about staying here at home?”
Huang Quan replied, “Grandfather, since we’ll be searching for my father’s whereabouts, I won’t be staying in the capital often. As for returning home, I’d prefer to come back with my parents after we find them.”
This was a polite way of declining.
The old family head felt a bit disappointed but understood their reasons for not wanting to return. He did not insist, “In that case, come back together with your parents after you find them.”
Chapter 351: Do You Like Huang Quan?
“Mm.” Huang Quan and South Palace Yan answered simultaneously.
Not returning to the South Palace family for the time being, the old family head invited them to stay for dinner, which Huang Quan and South Palace Yan accepted without further objection.
After dinner, they left the South Palace family.
In the carriage, Huang Quan looked at the group and said, “I have some clues about that ‘Heaven’ character.”
Everyone turned to her, intrigued.
Huang Quan recounted the events in Xiaoyun City and shared her speculation.
“If that’s the case, there’s a place we can investigate,” Emperor Qin said. “The Spirit Tribe.”
“That’s right,” Huang Quan agreed. “If they wanted the fragments of the King of Hades, they would have contacted the Spirit Tribe after capturing my mother, hoping to exchange the fragments for her. But…”
“Not to mention that the fragments weren’t there at that time, but my mother had left the Spirit Tribe privately.”
“As a Spirit Tribe Saintess, leaving the Spirit Tribe without permission and marrying an outsider is considered a serious offense. We don’t know what their attitude towards her might be.”
“We can find out by going to the Spirit Tribe,” South Palace Yan said. “I’ve been there before and am familiar with the place. I can go to the Spirit Tribe to investigate.”
“That’s not advisable,” Huang Quan said, looking at him. “Second Brother, you were able to come and go freely in the Spirit Tribe because of that person. Now that he’s not around, you won’t have the same freedom of movement there.”
South Palace Yan considered this and looked at Huang Quan, suggesting, “Then how about… getting him back?”
“Borrow him again for this investigation, and then he can leave once we’ve clarified things.”
Huang Quan’s lips twitched, but before she could respond, Emperor Qin spoke up, “I’ll look into this matter.”
Feng Jiu Yuan turned to him, “You’re going?”
“You’re not familiar with the Spirit Tribe. How will you go?”
Emperor Qin glanced at him and then turned away, saying, “Second Brother, if you go to the Spirit Tribe, you’ll have to investigate secretly. The Spirit Tribe’s leader won’t publicize the capture of the Spirit Tribe Saintess.”
“Conducting a covert investigation will be difficult,” Emperor Qin said. “I can ask directly.”
“The Spirit Tribe leader isn’t easy to deal with,” South Palace Yan reminded him. “Given the importance of the Spirit Tribe Saintess, will he answer you directly if you ask?”
Emperor Qin smiled and said, “He will.”
Seeing Emperor Qin’s confidence, Huang Quan replied, “Qin Qin, this matter is troublesome for you.”
“Quan Quan, there’s no need to be so polite with me,” Emperor Qin said. “You stay in the capital and don’t go anywhere. Once I find out any news, I’ll come back immediately.”
“Mm.” Huang Quan nodded.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Imperial Academy, and Huang Quan and the others got out in turn.
After they had alighted, the carriage driven by Eternal Night departed.
As they walked towards the academy, Huang Quan asked, “Second Brother, are you really going to join the Imperial Academy?”
South Palace Yan nodded, “I don’t have much to do right now. Since you and A Mian are here, where else would I go?”
“But…” From the looks of it, she wouldn’t be staying at the Imperial Academy for long.
“Quan Quan, there’s nothing wrong with Second Brother coming,” Feng Jiu Yuan said. “Second Brother’s cultivation level is also at the Saint Spirit Master level. It will be convenient for you to meet him at the same academy.”
It would certainly be convenient—especially if they were seeing each other every day.
Seeing that South Palace Yan had made up his mind, Huang Quan didn’t say anything more. She turned to Feng Jiu Yuan and Jing Chen, “You two should go back and rest first. I’ll take Second Brother to handle the enrollment procedures with the teachers.”
“Okay.” Jing Chen and Feng Jiu Yuan responded.
Soon, the four of them parted ways.
On the way back to the resting quarters, Feng Jiu Yuan looked at Jing Chen and asked, “Jing Chen, do you like Huang Quan?”
End of chapter!
