Chapter 341: Chapter 340 About the Hidden Sect
"In the history of the Hidden Sect, Duanmu Qing was a legend, the darling of all. She received recognition from various powers within the Hidden Sect, and everyone tried their utmost to foster her into a great achiever who mastered the Martial Arts of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism," Wang Hui said with a sigh.
Yang Fei found this somewhat unbelievable.
Martial Arts Families and Sects were extremely protective of their knowledge, each guarding its own Sect Martial Arts as top-level secrets, which were absolutely not to be shared. But in the end, they taught them all to the same person, which is preposterous.
"Unfortunately, Duanmu Qing didn’t grow according to the path laid out by the forces of the Hidden Sect. She went against the wishes of the Hidden Sect, committing a betrayal," Wang Hui said, his tone complex.
At this, Yang Fei’s eyes sparked with interest. He pressed, "How did she betray the factions within the Hidden Sect?"
Wang Hui answered, "I don’t know the details of what happened back then, but according to rumors within the Hidden Sect, it’s said that Duanmu Qing left the Hidden Sect World to wander and train in the Mortal World, then suddenly vanished.
When she reappeared, she was accompanied by a young man from the secular world, and she was also pregnant. This was seen as a disgrace by the Hidden Sect factions. After all, the Hidden Sect’s world is above the secular; marrying into the secular world is not permitted, especially for a woman of genius like Duanmu Qing. So, Duanmu Qing’s actions shamed the Hidden Sect, and several senior experts were dispatched to suppress her."
"That’s all?" Yang Fei was a bit dazed.
Wang Hui nodded, "That’s all I know, and I can guarantee that, aside from a very few Hidden Sect elders, no more than ten people know the details of this affair, because after it happened, the various powers of the Hidden Sect sealed off any news about Duanmu Qing. Even many of the younger generation are unaware that such a genius ever existed in the Hidden Sect."
Yang Fei furrowed his brows, pondering the information Wang Hui had provided. A thought struck him, and he looked at Wang Hui and said, "So you mean to say, Duanmu Qing was born into the Duanmu Family of the Hidden Sect, not the aristocratic Duanmu Family of the secular world?"
Wang Hui nodded, "Of course. Although the secular Duanmu Family is also strong, they cannot compare with the Duanmu Family of the Hidden Sect. Moreover, if she did not come from the Duanmu Family of the Hidden Sect, why would those factions provide her with Cultivation Techniques for her training? You must understand, the Cultivation Techniques of the Hidden Sect are not permissible to be taught to the Martial World’s Cultivators."
Yang Fei frowned deeper.
According to Wang Hui, Duanmu Qing had no relation to the Duanmu Family of Imperial City. In that case, why did the people of the Imperial City’s Duanmu Family treat him with that attitude?
Moreover, why did Tang Shuwan, Duanmu Ling, and Qin Huai’an all say that Duanmu Qing came from the Imperial City Duanmu Family?
Their expressions at the time didn’t look like they were deceiving him. Could it be that they also did not know which Duanmu Family Duanmu Qing really came from?
As for why the Imperial City’s Duanmu Family treated the name Duanmu Qing as taboo, it was probably for fear of reprisal from the Hidden Sect – a strict command from the Hidden Sect to keep the secret.
Seeing that Wang Hui knew only so much about Duanmu Qing, Yang Fei didn’t press any further.
The matters of his heritage could be investigated slowly in the future.
After all, now that he knew of the Hidden Sect’s existence, he was definitely going to have dealings with them in the future.
"Tell me about your Hidden Sect," Yang Fei looked at Wang Hui and asked, "You seem very worried about the Hidden Sect finding out your whereabouts, why is that?"
Wang Hui’s expression changed, and he said, "I... I escaped, and if I am caught and brought back, even a lenient punishment would mean losing all my Cultivation and imprisonment for life."
Yang Fei became interested, "Why did you have to escape? You just mentioned that Duanmu Qing went into the world to train. You could have done the same."
Wang Hui laughed bitterly, "That’s what I get for Duanmu Qing’s incident. Because of the trouble she caused when she went into the world to train, the Hidden Sect imposed stricter requirements on trainees. And for the past twenty-odd years, the number of Hidden Sect Practitioners coming out to the secular world to train has greatly dwindled, almost to none. So, to leave the Hidden Sect World, one has to sneak out."
"Why did you want to escape? Isn’t the world of the Hidden Sect good?" Yang Fei asked.
With a complex expression, Wang Hui said, "I did something wrong, and indeed, the Hidden Sect World is quite boring and dull compared to the bustling and lively secular world."
"Go ahead, tell me," Yang Fei said.
Looking somewhat embarrassed, Wang Hui said, "Are you asking about the incident I caused?"
Yang Fei said without words, "I’m not very interested in your personal story, tell me about the Hidden Sect World."
Wang Hui sighed with relief and said, "There’s not much to say, you’re a Martial Artist, so you must have read wuxia books or seen movies and TV dramas. The Hidden Sect is similar to these worlds, with minor differences, akin to our feudal dynasty era."
Next, Wang Hui briefly explained to Yang Fei the prominent figures, power distribution, and world rules of the Hidden Sect.
Yang Fei had gained a certain understanding of the Hidden Sect World and suddenly remembered something, asking, "Can Martial Artists from the Mortal World go to the Hidden Sect?"
Wang Hui said, "Theoretically no, but there has always been contact between the two, like I mentioned last time, the first time I saw Zhang Yunlong was at the Zhuge family of the Hidden Sect. For exceptional talents like him, the Hidden Sect pays a lot of attention and may even focus on cultivating them, providing certain Cultivation resources."
Yang Fei’s eyes lit up, "So you’re saying my wife is also regarded highly by the Hidden Sect?"
"Hmm, a person like Qin Yanyang would indeed get a lot of attention from the higher-ups of the Hidden Sect. She must have gone to the Hidden Sect too," said Wang Hui.
Yang Fei’s pupils shrank slightly.
Qin Yanyang had almost never told him about the Hidden Sect; it seemed his wife was quite familiar with it, even having been there.
But why wouldn’t she tell him?
Yang Fei trusted that Qin Yanyang had feelings for him now; their relationship was very true and pure, so he felt that if she was hiding some things from him, she must have her reasons.
After all, he also had things he was hiding from her.
"Mr. Yang, I know you’re very powerful, but you must take what I’ve said seriously. Zhuge Hong is not simple; she is love-struck and since she’s convinced that you’re involved in the abduction of Zhang Yunlong, she will definitely come to find you," Wang Hui reminded again.
Yang Fei said, "Didn’t you mention that people from the Hidden Sect aren’t allowed to come out?"
Wang Hui gave a wry smile and said, "In theory, yes, but that’s just because things became stricter after Duanmu Qing’s incident back then. Now, more than twenty years later, it’s not a problem for disciples from the major aristocratic families and Sects to come out."
Yang Fei nodded and said, "Okay, I’ve got it. I’ll be careful."
Wang Hui’s primary purpose for visiting Yang Fei was to eliminate the hidden danger of the Devil Seed Energy in his body; now that it is under control, his goal has been achieved, and he was ready to leave. He said to Yang Fei, "If Mr. Yang has no other arrangements, I’ll take my leave."
Yang Fei looked at him and thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Hmm, you go back. Keep staying in Sky Net, and inform me if there’s anything. Oh, and when the time is ripe, take me to the Hidden Sect."
Wang Hui’s expression changed, and he said in surprise, "What are you going to do at the Hidden Sect?"
Yang Fei smiled and said, "Just curious; I want to see what kind of world it is."
Wang Hui naturally didn’t believe him. Through their conversation, he had already guessed many things. He knew that if this information spread in the Hidden Sect, it would cause a huge sensation, but he understood that he must not speak of it; otherwise, if Yang Fei were to die, and no one could resolve the Devil Planting Technique within him, he would be doomed too.
He now only prayed that Yang Fei would be invincible and eternal.
After Wang Hui left, Yang Fei pondered the matter of the Hidden Sect. Around noon, he received a text message from Tong Yunshu.
"Heard you’re back. Missed you."
She then sent a location.
Yang Fei’s heart immediately ignited, not bothering to wait for the end of the workday, he rushed to the location sent by Tong Yunshu.