Raising Beast Husbands with My Space — The Villainess Becomes a Beloved Favorite-Chapter 339: Sacrifice

Moreover, Su Muyao couldn’t sense the strength of these people, only feeling that they were surrounded by a powerful aura.

She knew that if it weren’t for Yun Qinglan personally bringing her here, with her own strength, she wouldn’t be able to get close to this place at all.

Not to mention there were guards hiding in the shadows.

Indeed, the Xuanyuan Clan, which has been passed down for so long, naturally possesses the strength of a tribe’s heritage.

Yun Qinglan had been observing Su Muyao’s expression, seemingly aware of what was on her mind, and explained: "More than twenty years ago, a traitor appeared in the clan who colluded with outsiders, intending to destroy the Xuanyuan Clan, and even to seize the heritage and treasures of the Xuanyuan Clan."

"But the Xuanyuan Clan is different from other clans. The Xuanyuan Clan has the ancient Xuanyuan Mountain and the protection of the Beast God, so those beastmen did not succeed."

"Afterwards, the clan recuperated for a period and strengthened their vigilance, especially with many guards in these forbidden places."

"Only the Clan Leader and I can freely enter the Book Collection Pavilion. Others, including the clan elders, need a handwritten letter from the Clan Leader or me to enter."

Listening to these words, Su Muyao’s gaze deepened.

She recalled how the Blood Clan suffered a similar fate, with Blood Clan beastmen being killed by those law enforcement disciples thirty years ago.

Su Muyao asked, "Was it done by the law enforcement disciples of the Bright Hall?"

Yun Qinglan’s expression shifted slightly, "It was indeed related to the Bright Hall. How did you know, wife?"

Su Muyao concentrated and said, "Because I know the Blood Clan was also exterminated by them."

"They placed someone within the Blood Clan and then, standing on moral high ground, annihilated the Blood Clan."

As she spoke of the Bright Hall, a cold gleam flashed in Su Muyao’s eyes.

Those beastmen acted cruelly.

And Lin Huirou came from the Bright Hall too; better to have her blown to pieces than let her live.

In the Sikou Family’s secret chamber, the modified restrictions along with the released explosion talisman should be enough to take Lin Huirou’s life.

If she barely survives, it means someone used special methods to save her.

Su Muyao briefly explained to Yun Qinglan how the Blood Clan was exterminated.

As Yun Qinglan listened, his eyes darkened, and he explained, "Over twenty years ago, they used almost the same methods in the Xuanyuan Tribe but again failed."

"The Xuanyuan Tribe doesn’t have a rule against marrying outsiders; it’s normal for clan members to bring back mates they meet when venturing outside. Precisely for this reason, a traitor later emerged in the clan, colluding with the Bright Hall law enforcement disciples to try to destroy the Xuanyuan Clan, but they failed."

"Later on, after the internal chaos was quelled, when the clan elders discovered the traitor within the clan, they found that the traitor was turned by his own wife."

"They were filled with pain and self-blame, confessed everything, realizing they couldn’t face the clan, and committed suicide."

At this point in the story, Su Muyao’s expression slightly shifted, "Do you think the Bright Hall specifically trains certain females to infiltrate various big clans, making it easier to destroy them and obtain their heritage?"

Yun Qinglan replied, "I’ve also speculated this way before, but with the Bright Hall law enforcement disciples scattered around and their base unknown, many matters are difficult to investigate."

"But this vengeance must be exacted."

The Xuanyuan Clan could not ignore what the law enforcement disciples did to them over twenty years ago.

Over the years, the clan recuperated and was biding their time for revenge.

"Otherwise, if the Xuanyuan Clan doesn’t act, they will eventually be revisited by the Bright Hall."

Hearing this, Su Muyao’s expression grew increasingly solemn.

Yun Qinglan gently brushed her cheek, "Don’t worry, I will handle everything and protect you."

The reason he was eager to grow stronger was the fear that someone on the Cang Beast Continent would harm Yaoyao.

A dangerous gleam passed through Su Muyao’s eyes as she thought of the scene she’d seen in her dream.

At that time, the Golden Crow Bird Beast Clan had been annihilated, and Hua Linye’s grandparents had also died at those people’s hands.

Previously unsure who those people were, now knowing they were Bright Hall law enforcement disciples, she understood that the Bright Hall must be destroyed for everyone to be safe.

Now she was certain Lin Huirou was an undercover female trained by the Bright Hall, but she didn’t know who else might be.

Now she felt letting Lin Huirou die like this was too kind; she ought to have interrogated her for some information.

Yun Qinglan held Su Muyao’s hand and ascended to the second floor using the mechanical lift.

Su Muyao watched the mechanical lift before her, similar to a technological era elevator, and her expression shifted with curiosity: "Is this a mechanism?"

Arriving at the second floor quickly, Yun Qinglan explained, "Yes, there was once a Gongsun Family on the Cang Beast Continent, a renowned family of mechanical techniques, but unfortunately, the Gongsun Family was destroyed long ago, so many mechanisms have been lost, leaving only simple mechanisms like this."

"It’s said that during the ancestors’ time, the Xuanyuan Clan invited the Gongsun Family to build mechanisms."

"Therefore, back then, the Bright Hall law enforcement disciples couldn’t breach the Xuanyuan Clan’s Inner City."

"The Xuanyuan Clan’s Inner City is filled with great arrays, and when danger arises, the great arrays are activated to protect the clan."

Su Muyao asked, "Was the Gongsun Family also destroyed by the Bright Hall?"

Yun Qinglan explained, "That’s hard to say; no one knows what happened the night the Gongsun Family was destroyed, and there are no survivors nowadays."

"The ancestral land of the Gongsun Family burned for several days and nights and is now a complete ruin, with no clues to be found."

As Yun Qinglan conversed, he searched each part of the second floor for ancient book materials.

He found an ancient book on one of the shelves, his expression shifting: "This is a record of Bishui Tribe’s information; you can take a look."

"I’ll continue looking for others."

Su Muyao held the ancient book with a cowhide cover, gazing at the depiction of a beautiful green beastman on the cover, and her expression shifted.

Only to see the words: "Bihua Beast."

"Are the beastmen of the Bishui Tribe Bihua Beasts?"

Yun Qinglan nodded, "Yes, it is said Bihua Beasts are Water Suppressing Beasts, and with them present, the rivers won’t overflow disastrously."

"They also possess Water Control abilities, and their totem is the Water Pattern Totem; with them present—"

Su Muyao recalled how Bi Zhixu’s carriage had such carvings.

After a pause, Yun Qinglan continued, "But I’ve heard rumors from the South Territory that for the past twenty years, the riverwaters have overflowed disastrously, submerging many low-lying tribes unable to survive, forcing them to relocate and live elsewhere."

Su Muyao asked, "What about the Bishui Tribe?"

Yun Qinglan shared all he knew: "The Bishui Tribe still resides at their original location, which they have occupied since ancient times. Their tribe has the Turquoise Pool."

"I’ve heard a faint rumor that the Turquoise Pool was once the Immortal Pool, inhabited by Yaochi Immortal Beasts."

"Beastmen know there are Divine Beasts in this world but never believed in Immortal Beasts; there’s no record about Immortal Beasts, and no one has seen one, as the Turquoise Pool is long discarded, and talk of Immortal Beasts is regarded as nonsense."

"Moreover, the Bishui Tribe isn’t faring well now."

Su Muyao frowned, "Because of the river floods?"

Yun Qinglan explained, "Pretty much; previously, the tribes of the Southern region would present tributes to the Bishui Tribe, pleading for protection from river intrusions."

"But now many tribes have lost respect for the Bishui Tribe and instead resent them."

"They resent them for not offering sacrifices to the River God."

Upon hearing the word "sacrifices," Su Muyao’s face changed, "Sacrifices?"

Yun Qinglan nodded, "Yes, it’s said the sacrifices are females."