Chapter 447: Chapter 446: The Maternal Clan of Wu Bingji

Wu Bingji had also somewhat gathered his wits by this time, glancing at Tang San, then at Zhang Haoxuan, "I'll go see it. Tang San..." He paused at this point, ultimately unable to say the rest of what was on his mind.But Tang San had already grasped what he wanted to say, speaking in a lowered voice, "You can try, try asking about it, although it might not yield any result. So, Elder Brother, you need to be prepared mentally." What Wu Bingji wanted to inquire about was clearly related to his own origins. He must have wanted to try finding out if his mother was still out there.

Cheng Zicheng had already let go of her hold on him the moment Tang San had stated that Wu Bingji shouldn't enter into a political marriage, and Wu Bingji said, "I understand, let's go now." Saying this, he turned and walked out first.

After paying his respects to his teacher with a slight bow, Tang San followed Wu Bingji out.

Only then did Cheng Zicheng turn, her lips pursed, and she snorted coldly, "I'm going back to my room." With that, she walked out.

Du Bai stuck out his tongue and whispered to Gu Li, "This is unrequited love!"

Cheng Zicheng, who had sharp ears, retorted, "Who are you saying is in unrequited love?" She spun around and came back, glaring at Du Bai.

"I was talking about myself. I've always admired you deeply, it has always been unrequited love, it's just that you never notice me!" Du Bai, ever so quick-witted, immediately changed his tune.

Cheng Zicheng snorted disdainfully, "You?" After saying that, she finally turned and walked away.

Zhang Haoxuan shook his head somewhat helplessly. Everyone could clearly see Cheng Zicheng's feelings for Wu Bingji. Although they were still young, Wu Bingji obviously had no thoughts about romance, being wholly focused on cultivation. He knew of Cheng Zicheng's fondness for him, but he had never responded to her.

In this regard, Zhang Haoxuan thought it was appropriate, after all, Wu Bingji was the Eldest Brother, and Cheng Zicheng was still young, there was no rush. But today, it seemed that Cheng Zicheng had genuine feelings for her Eldest Brother! Otherwise, her reaction wouldn't have been so strong just now.

As Tang San and Wu Bingji walked shoulder to shoulder towards their rooms, Tang San whispered to Wu Bingji, "Elder Brother, your feelings for Sister Chengzi..."

Wu Bingji shook his head gently, "I know Chengzi is good to me. But where do I have the mind to think about these things now? I'll think about it when I have achieved God Rank. I made a vow in my heart when I turned eighteen that I wouldn't start a family until I reached God Rank."

Tang San nodded, "There's no rush; you both are still very young. But, becoming a God Rank, the Ice Maiden Clan should provide a good opportunity. I'll ask the Patriarch to let you try cultivating with the Ice Sealed Throne this time. They've taken so much money from me, they shouldn't refuse. Elder Brother, you should take this chance to purify your bloodline, at least to the point where you can cultivate to the Ninth Stage peak. When you wish to break through to God Rank in the future, a visit to the Ice Maiden Clan is certainly in order."

"Mm." Wu Bingji nodded. The sudden twists in his origins made his current mood very complicated, his emotions somewhat chaotic.

Arriving at Tang San's room, Tang San knocked on the door.

Soon, the door opened, revealing Huang Bingbing's exquisite visage.

"Patriarch, we have returned," Tang San nodded to her. Huang Bingbing's gaze, however, passed over him and fixed on Wu Bingji standing behind him.

The pull of bloodlines was most evident among individuals from the same clan, and Wu Bingji instantly felt as if his own blood had fluctuated, a natural chill spreading from his body, his eyes turning ice blue.

Huang Bingbing's eyes also turned to ice blue at the same time. As their eyes met, Wu Bingji instantly felt an indescribable sense of kinship spreading through his chest and instinctively said, "Wu Bingji pays his respects to the Patriarch."

"Come in," Huang Bingbing stepped aside as she quietly sensed the fluctuation of Wu Bingji's bloodline and opened the door wider for them.

The two entered the room, with Wu Bingji seeming a bit constrained, following closely by Tang San's side.

Huang Bingbing led them to the living room and gestured for them to sit down.

Tang San pulled Wu Bingji down to sit, but Huang Bingbing came to sit by Wu Bingji's side and unceremoniously grasped his wrist. Wu Bingji turned to glance at Tang San but did not resist. He knew that the other party was sensing the changes in his bloodline.

With her eyes closed, Huang Bingbing silently sensed. With the intensity of her divine consciousness, she could naturally feel every change in Wu Bingji's body, especially regarding bloodline intensity and bloodline purity.

After a good half-quarter of an hour, Huang Bingbing finally released her hand and muttered to herself, "Bloodline intensity is average, but the cultivation is very good. Eighth Stage peak cultivation base, it seems controlled and compressed. The key is the strong Life Force, surpassing that of the ordinary clansmen. If the bloodline purity can be further improved, God Rank is hopeful."

When she reached the last four words, her beautiful eyes widened a bit, turning her head towards Wu Bingji, "Did you achieve this level entirely through your own cultivation?"

Wu Bingji looked at her, nodded slightly, and said, "Yes. There have been some encounters, but the cultivation is all my own effort."

Huang Bingbing thoughtfully said, "Cultivating on your own to reach the peak of the Eighth Stage, with the Ninth Stage within sight. Although it's already a bottleneck, this is also the case for most clansmen. Considering your human identity, your bloodline purity is not weak. You must be the descendant of a Divine Elder of our tribe. Do you know who your mother is?"

Divine Elder? Wu Bingji moved, "I don't know, and I would like to ask the patriarch if it's possible to find my mother."

Huang Bingbing's face turned cold as she said sternly, "Do you know what crime it is to intermarry with a foreign race in secret? In our tribe, one must return to the source and be remade into ice."

Wu Bingji was taken aback, "Patriarch..."

Huang Bingbing no longer paid attention to him but turned to Tang San and said, "You have proven that what you said is true. But this matter is of great importance, and I cannot give you an answer right now. I have to go back and investigate before I can say anything. Have him come back with me to the Ice Maiden Clan."

Tang San, however, shook his head without hesitation, "No, this is my eldest disciple brother. He cannot go back with you to the Ice Maiden Clan right now, it's not the time yet. If your tribe ultimately decides not to cooperate with us, without choosing my way, can he still come back alive as the inheritor of your bloodline, especially since he is an existence not allowed by your own tribal rules?" Sёarᴄh the Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Huang Bingbing's gaze was icy as she looked at him, "You're right. But as the offspring born from our clansman violating the tribal laws, he is inherently someone I must take back for disposition. If the Council of Elders agrees to your proposal, then he might be safe. Otherwise, he naturally has to return to ice. Regardless of whether we cooperate with humans or not, I must take him back. Such an existence, especially being male, cannot be left out."

Tang San's face darkened, "The patriarch did not make these things clear before asking me to bring my eldest disciple brother here."

Huang Bingbing said indifferently, "If I had made it clear, would you still have brought him? Now that it's been proven that he indeed carries our bloodline, we naturally have to investigate thoroughly. I will do my best to fight for your previous proposal."

Tang San was unyielding, "But there is also the possibility of failure."

Huang Bingbing did not argue, indifferently saying, "I am taking him with me, do you still think you can stop me?"

Wu Bingji wanted to say something, but Tang San stopped him. He pulled his eldest disciple brother to his side, then stared intently at the Ice Maiden Clan patriarch before him, "You can try."

Huang Bingbing coldly said, "You are ultimately not of God Rank, do you think, just because your bloodline is strong enough, you can stop me? I say, I must take him back."

Tang San said, "How about this, patriarch, let's have a challenge. You cannot use the Ice Sealed Throne. If you defeat me, you take him with you, otherwise, you proceed according to our earlier agreement and go back by yourself. In the future, regardless of whether there is cooperation or not, you shall not make things difficult for my eldest disciple brother."