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Ning Jichen and the others quickly gathered around. Upon seeing Min Mubei and Wen Qiao, they hesitated to speak.

Min Mubei, a cultivator at the late Yuanchuang stage, aside from his blood ties with Wen Qiao, could also be considered a senior.

Before they could speak, Min Mubei's gaze fell on Ning Jichen, and he warmly said, "You must be the in-law, right?"

Being called 'in-law' by a Yuanchuang stage cultivator was overwhelming.

Min Mubei's eyes swept over each of them, nodding respectfully to Qin Hongdao and the rest, a smile on his face as he said, "Chui has already told me about all of you, thank you for looking after her all these years."

Qin Hongdao and the others quickly responded, "Senior Min, you’re too generous..."

Being treated with such courtesy by a Yuanchuang stage cultivator was somewhat unsettling, but everyone present keenly noticed that Min Mubei's eyes still bore traces of tears, as if he had cried... For a Yuanchuang stage cultivator to lose control of his emotions, it was clear that the recent family reunion might not have gone entirely smoothly.

At this moment, Min Jishu pushed through, first calling out "Grandfather" to Min Mubei, then eagerly turned his gaze to Wen Qiao.

Min Mubei had regained control of his emotions, not as shaken as when he first learned the truth. Now looking at Wen Qiao, influenced by their blood ties, he found her completely endearing, his face filled with affection as he said, "Jishu, Chui is indeed Sudi's daughter, and my granddaughter."

Min Jishu was overjoyed, happily saying, "So Aunt Sudi did leave a daughter after all..."

After his joy, he suddenly glanced at Min Mubei. As a member of the Min clan, he was well aware of the taboo that "Min Sudi" represented in the hearts of Min Mubei and his wife, their deepest sorrow. When he first learned that Wen Qiao was Min Sudi's daughter, he had hoped that Min Sudi might still be alive, but it seemed they were still a step too late...

Min Mubei looked at Wen Qiao, seeing her indifferent expression, his heart ached.

He knew that Wen Qiao would not easily accept suddenly appearing relatives, and he did not want to force her. He gestured to Min Jishu, signaling him to spend more time with his granddaughter. They were of similar age and might find common ground to talk about.

Min Mubei returned to the high platform, his expression desolate.

Min Sulin approached him, her voice catching in her throat as she called out, "Father..."

Her voice choked, staring blankly at Min Mubei's cold expression as he walked straight past her, as though she were invisible. The robe woven from thousand-year sea silk slipped past her vision and disappeared without a pause.

Her body trembled slightly.

Unwanted childhood memories came flooding back—the sudden descent into madness of her mother, her father’s hatred, the tragic death of her grandmother, her grandfather’s cold, disdainful gaze...

At ten years old, she felt abandoned by the entire world, everyone seeming to despise her...

She had worked so hard to finally gain their reluctant acceptance, but it seemed like she was back to that time again.

"Hey, what are you standing here for?"

A hand rested on her shoulder, Min Sulin stiffly looked up to see Di Yanbo's face.

The Saintess of Bai Feng Island was always beloved, and due to the marital ties between Bai Feng Island and the Min clan, Min Sulin occasionally practiced with Di Yanbo, their relationship decent.

"I..." Min Sulin was about to speak.

"Yanbo!"

A commanding voice rang out, Di Yanbo respectfully bowed to the Bai Feng Island Lord not far away: "Island Lord."

The Bai Feng Island Lord coldly glanced at Min Sulin and said, "Come here, I have something to ask you."

Di Yanbo lowered her eyebrows in acknowledgment, glanced once more at the stiff Min Sulin, and quickly stepped forward.

As Min Mubei walked past Min Kuanglang, he suddenly became despondent, as if all strength had been drained from his body, and he slumped down.

Min Kuanglang indifferently glanced at the stiffly standing Min Sulin not far away, her lonely figure looking utterly pitiful.

Anyone with eyes could see what just happened. Min Mubei's sudden coldness didn't quite match the way he was rumored to treat his own daughter. Could it be because of the "Min Sudi" mentioned by Min Jishu earlier?

Today's incident, since the Min clan didn't try to hide it, spread through Wushuang Island like wildfire. It is estimated that after the Sea God Festival, it will spread throughout the entire inner sea.

Previously, the Min clan's actions were too low-key, and most people's knowledge of the Min clan was superficial. Now, seeing this scene, their established impression of the Min clan is about to change.

"How is it?" Min Kuanglang inquired.

Min Mubei closed his eyes for a moment before saying, "She is Min Sudi's daughter. That woman tricked us back then, making us think the infant's corpse was Min Sudi's..."

At this point, he covered his face again, hiding the expression of both crying and laughing, and the deep-seated hatred.

Min Kuanglang tried to comfort him, though it was in vain. Earlier, after learning about Wen Qiao's identity from Min Jishu, he realized that there was something fishy about the events of that year.

"You don't need to blame yourself too much," Min Kuanglang said, trying to console him. "Di Ying is a carefully cultivated saintess of White Phoenix Island, with powerful bloodline strength. Her methods were beyond what we imagined, and it would be easy for her to obscure our perception of bloodlines. None of us expected her to do such a thing..."

At this point, Min Kuanglang also sighed.

Di Ying was the most remarkable saintess White Phoenix Island had ever seen, with even more powerful bloodline strength. If not for this, she wouldn't have been chosen as the saintess instead of Di Wan back then. During her two hundred years as the saintess of White Phoenix Island, she practiced the best techniques and received the best resources, her cultivation speed increasing by leaps and bounds, making her peers pale in comparison.

Di Ying had the skills, the ambition, and a heart of stone, capable of killing her own mother.

So when she defected from White Phoenix Island, not only did she catch the island off guard, but the traitors she had planted within also followed her in rebellion, causing countless killings and bringing lifelong pain to Min Mubei and his wife.

Min Mubei weakly tugged at the corner of his mouth, his gaze falling on Wen Qiao, who was surrounded by the crowd, and Min Sulin, who left alone.

He whispered, "Second Uncle, I thought I could endure it. After all, Sulin is innocent. She is also a pitiful child, her birth mother could not tolerate her, White Phoenix Island sees her as a disgrace, and my mother-in-law knew that this child's birth was not easy, entrusting us to raise her well before her death. If even we don't take care of her, she will truly die..."