we don't give them an answer soon, I fear we won't even be able to return home."What if it wasn'tDugu Cheng heard Lu Nian's words, feeling truly helpless. "Is that all you have to say""Your Highness...Dugu Cheng withdrew his gaze, "Send someone to the tribe to inquire about any news. Continue investigating in the surrounding towns and don't delay."

Ye Xi responded and looked at the falling snow, persuading, "Your Highness, let's go back first. Looking at the weather, it's probably going to snow heavily later."

Let's go.

Dugu Cheng reminded, "Let the soldiers be more careful."

He glanced upward at the clifftop, where the Yao Clan resided. Xi'er must have already been to the Yao Clan's forbidden zone. Hopefully, she could persuade Shadow Six to continue writing him letters so he could know what was happening to her in the Yao Clan.

On the road to the Huayao tribe, Feng Lingxi sat in the carriage, closing her eyes and resting. She didn't speak a word. Luo Li looked at Xiao Li beside her, her brows furrowed, continuing to hesitate between speaking and remaining silent.

"Grand Elder, is that all the Saintess will say"

Yao Zhi and the others walked to the end, lowering their voices as they spoke. He always felt something was off.

"What else can we do With this much snow, how could we possibly find anyone And the water in that pond is frozen solid. Who could even go in to retrieve her body"

As soon as Yao Yi spoke, he was rebuked by Yao Shu.

"Speak softly, don't let her hear you"

Yao Yi let out a cold snort, looking at the carriage ahead.

"What's there to be afraid of She's sitting in the carriage, and her ears aren't growing out of nowhere. How could she possibly hear us talking It's such a blizzard. We are elders of the Yao Clan, for heaven's sake! Does she even think about us She's completely lost herself, acting like she's actually the clan leader's wife."

Yao Shu glared at Yao Yi, "Be careful what you say. It might come back to haunt you."

Yao Zhi reminded, "If the chieftain finds out, you're really done for."

Only then did Yao Yi close his mouth. Among the ten elders, their trio had the best relationship. The other elders paled in comparison in terms of power, and most of the Yao Clan's authority rested with them. Each elder pulled a few others into their faction, forming cliques and vying for personal gain – they were all quite shrewd. However, Yao Zhi also relied on his contributions to the Yao Clan. In his daily dealings, he was even more favored than the Great Elder and the Second Elder.

That is precisely why he felt even more strongly that the position of Holy Lord should rightfully be his.

The Saintess definitely won't let this go. Just now, when she said she was going back, I saw the killing intent in her eyes. You guys think she'll start taking revenge

Yao Zhi thought of Feng Ling Xi looking at him, that fleeting killing intent, he couldn't help but shiver. Logically speaking, as a woman, he shouldn't fear her gaze, but for some reason, he was preoccupied with that look, always feeling like he was being watched by her.

"Impossible, even the Chief hasn't issued an order. We are the Chiefs of the Yao Clan. Now there is no evidence, who will she seek revenge from"

Yao Yi thought Yao Zhi was making a fuss over nothing. He gave him a withering look and quickened his pace.

"Hurry up, don't let her suspect anything."

Yao Yi's heart was clear, this Holy Maiden even if she really found out, the first one was Yao Zhi, and what did he have to do with it.

Three people, with sinister intentions, spurred their horses forward to catch up.

Not until they returned to the Yao Clan did Luoli speak up, and Feng Lingxi only then slowly opened her eyes. She looked at the city of the Yao Clan, her cold gaze returning to its usual placidity.

"Are you feeling unwell You've been sleeping the whole way."

Feng Lingxi alighted from the carriage and replied lightly, "A little, thank you for your concern, Chieftain."

Luo Li listened to her tone, for some reason, she felt something was different, but she couldn't put her finger on it. After thinking about it, perhaps because she hadn't found her mother, she was in a bad mood, so she didn't think much about it.

"I'm a bit tired today, so I'll go back to rest first. Let's talk about anything later."

Wind Ling Xi glanced at the several elders behind her, and nodded towards them. "Clan members, today thanks for accompanying me on this journey. All of you should go back and rest. We'll stop here for today."

Although the clansmen were puzzled by Feng Lingxi's words this time, after all, she was still a saintess. They respectfully bowed and watched her leave.

"Chieftain, is this Saintess really the daughter of the Holy Lord Why is her personality so different from the Holy Lord's"

Yao Zhi watched Feng Ling Xi's attitude towards the several elders, just now she didn't even glance at them, as if today they hadn't accompanied her. To this, the elders were all very dissatisfied, and their dissatisfaction was written all over their faces.

“The Purple Star is in her hands and has already recognized its master. Her identity can be faked, let alone whether she is the Saint Lord's daughter. Your own eyes can see it.” The two shared several similarities in their facial features. If they weren't really alike, it was simply because of her desire for the position of Saint Lord.

The Sacred Lord of the Yao clan, something many dream of having, she despises.

The tribal chief said, "My subordinates were just curious and asked."

"Upon hearing this, Yao Zhi's face grew rather grim. Observing that the chieftain remained unperturbed, he tentatively inquired, 'Chieftain, what should we do about this Holy Lord'"

"Since there's no other suitable candidate, the Holy Maiden will ascend to the throne. The coronation ceremony will be held after the new year as preparations are underway."

Luo Li's words shocked Yao Zhi and all the elders. After the ceremony, which means they still have time. If something happens to the Saintess during this period, wouldn't the position of Saint Master of the Yao Clan fall to them

At the thought of this, Yao Zhi's heart was filled with joy, but he tried his best to calm down.

"Chieftain, the enthronement ceremony is after the year. Does the Holy Maiden plan to spend the New Year here"

"The elder doesn't want her to stay for the New Year"

Luo Li did not answer but asked in return. Yao Chu hurriedly bowed, his face full of respect, "My subordinate does not mean that. My subordinate is just puzzled. I heard that the saint's husband is Dugu City, the Fourth Prince of the Great Yuan Dynasty. In this first year of their marriage, the saint stays with the Yao clan during the New Year. Wouldn't the Great Yuan Dynasty object"

Luoli raised an eyebrow, looking at them. Seeing their agreement, she pondered for a moment and said, "Then let's ask the Saintess what she means. If she doesn't want to stay in Yaozu for the New Year, then let her return to Dugu City to spend it with him. Or we can invite Dugu City to Yaozu to accompany her for the New Year."

"Chieftain, this is absolutely not possible. The Yao Clan sacred land cannot be entered by those outside the Yao Clan, let alone the husband of the Sacred Maiden who is a prince from the Great Yuan Dynasty. What if he spies on the treasures of the Yao Clan and causes war The consequences would be unimaginable. Please, Chieftain, reconsider."

"Think carefully, Chieftain."

As soon as Yao Shu finished speaking, his relatives readily agreed.

Since that's the case, let the Saintess return to Dugu City to spend the New Year with her family. We will hold the coronation ceremony after the new year.

Luo Li spoke, and the Yao Clan people naturally obeyed. The elders also secretly let out a sigh of relief. As long as the Saintess was not in the clan, everything would be much easier.

"Queen, are you feeling down"

Xiao Li watched as the Queen returned to the Saintess Hall with a cold face. She hadn't seen this expression on the Queen in a long time. By the water pond, she had already felt the Queen's suppressed killing intent, and this kind of killing intent was only directed at Feng Yu Xi.incess came here today specifically to thank you for your generous donations to the people of Linxi County. If she accepted your gift, it would make it difficult for the people to view her favorably....