Chapter 647: Chapter 647 - 645 But it’s related to your daughter Yun Wan_2

"Grandpa Yun! It’s only now I realize that all the uncles and aunties here in the Flower Hall possess formidable Martial Arts. They have all reached at least the Sixth Realm. My Eldest Uncle is even a Half-Step Grandmaster! The strength of Yunzhou Island is truly impressive. Actually, our journey here didn’t involve many hardships. Considering your strength, if you wished to venture out into the Central Plains, I imagine it wouldn’t be difficult. So why is it that you cannot leave Yunzhou Island?"

"Young friend, your words seem to primarily ask why we cannot leave Yunzhou Island. But you also touched upon something else earlier—you mentioned the Martial Arts prowess of my children. To tell you the truth, all children of the Yun Family are martial arts prodigies. Our girls, in particular, are talents seen perhaps once in a century—prodigies among prodigies."

The old Island Master Yun stroked his beard with his right hand, continuing to speak with a very satisfied grin, "Unfortunately, my daughter ran off thirty-five years ago. When she left, her Cultivation was already at the Ninth Realm. If she has continued to practice diligently all these years, she must surely be a Grand Master by now!"

At this point, Old Island Master Yun let out an "Eh!" and asked, "Young friend Ji, since you all come from the Central Plains, have you heard of any powerful figure in the Jianghu of the Central Plains with the surname Yun?"

Ji Youzhi swallowed hard, his eyes filled with disbelief and confusion as cold sweat trickled down his body.

"Young friend! Young friend... what’s wrong with you? Young friend..." Old Island Master Yun watched Ji Youzhi inquisitively, calling his name several times, until Ji Youzhi snapped back to his senses.

"No... nothing. I... I’m just startled by the excellent genes in your family. Earlier you said that the women of the Yun Family are quite formidable. Are there any female ancestors who were not formidable?"

"Not formidable ancestors?" Old Island Master Yun stroked his beard and sighed. "Of course, there are. Those usually come from outside the direct family line. For instance, if a daughter of our Yun Family marries out, and if she then has daughters, those girls are very likely to be useless."

Ji Youzhi was speechless. The Emperor, meanwhile, opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

"What do you mean by useless?" Xiaosuisui asked in her clear, crisp voice, her large, curious eyes blinking at Old Island Master Yun, brimming with a strong desire for knowledge.

"Their Meridians are blocked, their Dantian is like the four seas—incapable of gathering Qi, unable to absorb spiritual essence."

"If their Dantian is like the four seas, unable to gather spiritual essence or absorb it, does that mean the Yun Family of Yunzhou Island practices Profound Techniques?" Xiaosuisui’s eyes widened further. She blinked excitedly, staring straight at Old Island Master Yun, her expression a whirlwind of emotions.

Profound... Profound Techniques... A group of Pirates practicing Profound Techniques... Which nation’s military would dare to try and exterminate them?

The Emperor blinked, murmuring to himself, "Those who practice Profound Techniques can communicate with all things in heaven and earth. If their cultivation is successful, they can attain immortality."

A chill gripped the Emperor’s heart. This wasn’t a search for missing residents at all! He had clearly stumbled upon a quest for an Immortal Mountain!

"Immortality is just a legend. In this world of ours, no one can achieve true immortality."

"This world of ours?" Ji Youzhi blinked. "Are there other worlds then?"

Is that true? Are the rumors real? Could my father still be alive? Could he truly be in that legendary place?

"Eh... Uncle Seven! Where did your father go?" Xiaosuisui suddenly turned her head to look at Ji Youzhi, subconsciously voicing the thoughts she had heard from his mind.

Ji Youzhi whipped his head around to look at her, his expression shifting rapidly. "You practice telepathy but not the Discipline of Silence? Are you doing this on purpose?" he demanded, pointing an accusing finger at her nose, deliberately avoiding the question.

Xiaosuisui quickly clapped her hands over her small mouth, her large eyes blinking, the picture of contrition. "I... I was wrong!" she apologized meekly.

Ji Youzhi glanced at her helplessly, sighed softly, and ultimately said nothing more.

The Emperor silently lowered his head and sipped his wine. There were some things he knew that were no less than what Ji Youzhi knew. He couldn’t afford to think about them, or the little Girl—with her telepathy unconstrained by any Discipline of Silence—would expose him.

"Alright, I’ve said what should be said, and perhaps even what shouldn’t. Now, let’s talk about your affairs," Old Island Master Yun, sitting in the main seat, suddenly fixed his sharp gaze on the Emperor. He had long since discerned that among this group, this man was their leader, yet they all deeply doted on the young child seated near him.

"Does the Old Island Master have any concerns? I, Long, am willing to clarify them for you." The Emperor set down his wine cup, picked up his folding fan, and fanned himself, affecting an air of nonchalance.

"How did you arrive at Yunzhou Island? As far as I know, while ships from the Bright Moon Pavilion can reach Yunzhou Island, they can only come once a year. Their last ship departed half a year ago, so it’s impossible for them to return within another half year!"

Only once a year? The Emperor and Ji Youzhi were both stunned. They exchanged a look, and in each other’s eyes, they saw the reflection of a dire predicament.

"This Young Master Long has an extraordinary bearing. Even in the plainest clothes, I can tell you are no mere constable of the Great Han, are you?" Old Island Master Yun’s words caused the Emperor and Ji Youzhi to exchange another glance. Before they could speak, the Old Island Master, from his main seat, spoke again.

"Never mind. If you don’t wish to speak, I won’t press further. I had hoped that, coming from so far, from the Central Plains, you might bring me some news I desire. However, judging by your reactions, it seems you don’t possess the information I seek."

"The news Grandpa Yun desires... is it related to your daughter, Yun Wan?" Ji Youzhi asked, sighing inwardly.