Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 581: I’m going to collect them all.

"We've finally arrived!"

The moment Jiang Yun set foot on the southern lands, his taut expression finally relaxed. Although his appearance still resembled that of an eight or nine-year-old, his voice had reverted to that of a youth. Not only did his demeanor suddenly become more dignified, but a trace of malice and ruthlessness also began to surface in the depths of his pupils.

"Once we've left the North, we're safe."

The voice of his elder sister, Jiang Li, also returned to normal. Although the overall change wasn't as pronounced as Jiang Yun's, her demeanor was visibly more relaxed than before. Gazing at Hou Yuxiao at the dock ahead and the welcoming members of the Hou Clan, her eyes hinted at both teasing and savoring the moment.

"This Hou Clan should be able to give us some nice surprises, let's follow them and see!"

Jiang Yun's face revealed his reluctance, but he did not contradict her. Instead, he just nodded slightly at Hou Yuxiao and the people at the front.

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"What's the situation in Hedong?"

Hou Yuduan was still beaming with joy from his older brother coming ashore. He intended to ask about the trip first, but Hou Yuxiao, more anxious, approached and immediately began inquiring about the situation in Hedong.

Hou Yujie was the first to answer, "The battle for Hedong began last month. The Wuwei King of Great Jin personally led an army of two hundred thousand north to Guangling Prefecture, planning to join forces with the armies of Marquis Qingyang and the Marquis of Ziquan, to resolve the situation with Gu Tianyun, who was trapped in Longguan County City. However, Gu Tianyun likely got wind of this in advance and took the opportunity to break out of the siege and head east before the Wuwei King's army arrived. At the cost of more than one hundred thousand soldiers, he broke through successfully and returned to Guangling Prefecture City, joining up with the one hundred thousand monastic soldiers from Leiyin Temple."

At present, the two sides are confronting each other in Guangling Prefecture City. It's said that there are minor conflicts every day and major battles every three days; the situation is extremely bleak. The reinforcements from the Wanjian Holy Sect are being sent to Guangling Prefecture City daily, apparently not intending to let the Wuwei King take down the prefecture."

Hou Yuxiao's expression changed dramatically, "He broke through to Guangling Prefecture City? Weren't Zhang Zhenwei and his one hundred thousand troops from the Brahman World Purifying Army keeping an eye on Guangling Prefecture City? How did Gu Tianyun escape?"

"Almost forgot to mention this, big brother, at the end of last month, all the armies of the Rakshasa Holy Sect, including sect members, had crossed the river back to our side and took the route through our Hexi back to their headquarters. Everyone in Hexi witnessed it themselves. It's said they've returned to the headquarters!"

Hou Yuxiao stood in place, silent for a long while, flooded with the previous conversations between Duanmu Hong and Zhan Taiqing in Wangchuan Tao City in his mind. Combining the current news, with all two hundred thousand troops of the Brahman World Purifying Army returning to the headquarters, he could almost assert that matters regarding the next Sect Hierarch in Yongdu had reached their final stages.

"Big brother, something must have happened at the Holy Church Headquarters!"

"How do you know?"

Hou Yuxiao turned his head, looking at Old Fifth with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"In the middle of January, the Holy Church Headquarters sent an order to all affiliates in the three paths and eight prefectures to attend the New Moon Gathering in Yongdu by the end of this month. They didn't specify the reason, but judging by the name, it should be related to the Saintess we met before!"

"Did we also receive the notification?" Hou Yuxiao suddenly remembered that Duanmu Hong had indeed mentioned this matter. Could it be that the Hou Clan was also invited?

But Hou Yuduan shook his head and said, "This news is from the Lower Hou Sect in Zhongyuan Road. I speculated that the Headquarters had a problem because not a single influential force on the Xiayuan Road received invitations. I've specifically enquired about this these past few months and gradually discovered some clues."

Having said this, Hou Yuduan paused, then continued, "Among the three paths of Yongzhou, Xiayuan Road seems to be unique. The headquarters didn't send any notable experts here but instead has been governed by that Master Fanyin. Moreover, both protectors from headquarters seem to make rare appearances in the other two paths but are frequently seen here on Xiayuan Road. I guess..."

Looking into the eyes of Hou Yuduan, Hou Yuxiao knew that Old Fifth, with his sharp instincts, had almost guessed the entirety of the situation and couldn't help but inwardly sigh at his intelligence.

Old Fifth is truly clever!

"You're right, the current Sect Hierarch should have been Zhān Tái Qīng. Sikong Xingzhou's actions were aimed at replacing her and establishing his own daughter, Sikong Yue, as the next Sect Hierarch. Both protectors, Duanmu Hong and Huangfu Xing, are also from Zhan Taiqing's faction. It seems there must be internal strife within the headquarters."

Hou Yuduan looked surprised for a moment, then realizing what his older brother was implying through his appreciative eyes, he lightly chuckled, "Big brother, do you really think I guessed all of this out of thin air?"

"What then?"

"The former Sect Hierarch of the Rakshasa Holy Sect was named Zhan Taitian Yun. Zhan Taitian Yun had three disciples in his life, the senior disciple Duanmu Hong, the second disciple Huangfu Xing, and the third disciple, who is the current Sect Hierarch Sikong Xingzhou. In addition, he had two daughters; the eldest, Zhan Taining, married Sikong Xingzhou, and the younger daughter is Zhan Taiqing, also known as... Master Fanyin."

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Only then did Hou Yuxiao truly untangle the relationships within the upper echelons of the Rakshasa Holy Sect. He couldn't help but feel a sense of absurdity. This information, he imagined, wasn't difficult to obtain. His focus had been solely on his family and Hedong, completely disregarding matters related to the Rakshasa Holy Sect. And now, he was hearing all this from Hou Yuduan's mouth.

"So, Xiayuan Road belongs to Zhan Taiqing's faction, while Zhongyuan Road and Shangyuan Road are under Sikong father and daughter's influence. Where should we stand then?"

Hearing all this for quite a while, Hou Yujie couldn't help but express his doubt. But as soon as he finished speaking, both Hou Yuxiao and Hou Yuduan immediately answered him in unison.

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