Initially, Lu Zixun wondered how the Ouyang Family had turned Qing Yangming, who had been infected by Polluted Blood, into a clear-headed Ouyang Ming.
However, once the insect-killing competition was over, Lu Zixun cast the matter aside.
Had it not been for Ge Changming’s mention today, Lu Zixun would say that he had completely forgotten about the individual named Ouyang Ming.
"According to investigations by members infiltrating the periphery of the Ouyang Family, Ouyang Ming was brought to the Ouyang Family by the eldest daughter two months ago."
"At first, he still appeared disoriented, but after the Ouyang Family ancestor took him on a trip to the ancestral land, he turned into a big shot."
Pausing for a moment, Ge Changming continued, "And as for the Ouyang Family’s ancestral land, it’s completely inaccessible to anyone not of direct Ouyang bloodline. This fact had the members of the family discussing for days until the Ouyang Family Head declared that they had found the son who had been lost outside."
Lu Zixun did know the content that followed.
But the act of taking him into the ancestral land baffled Lu Zixun.
As was well known, the Ouyang Family placed extreme emphasis on bloodline.
The transformation of Ouyang Ming, who had been infected with Polluted Blood and came out from the ancestral land as if completely transformed, was indeed intriguing.
What exactly did the Ouyang Family want to do...
Narrowing his eyes, Lu Zixun asked, "Where is the Ouyang Family’s ancestral land located?"
Hearing this, Lu Zixun’s previously drowsy mind suddenly snapped awake.
Given that there were Void Spirits in the site, it certainly wasn’t an appropriate place for an ancestral land.
Wasn’t the Ouyang Family afraid that their ancestor’s grave would be dug up by Void Spirits?
But the Ouyang Family persisted in doing so, and recalling the transformed Ouyang Ming, four words popped into Lu Zixun’s mind.
"I went to investigate the history of the Ouyang Family and found out that they are not natives of the Crimson People but rather a family that emerged from a site, and..."
Pausing, Ge Changming continued, "And every time the Ouyang Family’s clan rituals begin, some strange phenomena always occur at their ancestral land."
What exactly those phenomena were, Ge Changming couldn’t describe precisely but gestured vaguely.
After listening, Lu Zixun understood that it probably resembled the phenomenon of blue smoke rising from ancestral graves.
Within the Crimson Land, like the Elder Council, the Ouyang Family existed in a shrouded mystery.
But today, Lu Zixun felt a strange notion that the Ouyang Family could access the Upper World.
"When does the Ouyang Family typically start their clan rituals?"
In such uncertain times, Lu Zixun generally preferred to conduct field inspections, as this led to more accurate judgments.
"Um... It’s usually around March or April each year, still a long time away."
Ge Changming flipped through the data in his hands and shook his head.
Being only the end of September now, next year’s March or April was indeed quite far off, so there was no use in rushing now.
Lu Zixun pondered for a moment, "Will Ouyang Ming enter the Trial Land this time?"
"Hmm, essentially all participants of the insect-killing competition must enter the Trial Land, although they can only access the first layer," nodded Ge Changming slightly as he answered.
Hearing this, Lu Zixun’s eyes lit up.
Whatever had happened to Ouyang Ming, a look through the Heavenly Eye would settle it.
However, it remained uncertain whether the Heavenly Eye could surprise Lu Zixun by revealing more information.
After learning these matters, Lu Zixun began to send people away.
The usually joyful night owl was now unable to even keep his eyes open.
"I heard that Zone 14 was surrounded by the Insect Tide, and our Lord Xun repelled ten thousand insects all by himself, is it true?"
Just after waking up, Xiong Kang’s call had come in.
"It took that long for this news to reach your ears? The intelligence department in Zone 9 isn’t doing that well, huh? Should I lend you a couple of people?"
After making a joke, Lu Zixun said, "The commander of the Insect Clan, do you know Han Mo?"
That name had been found by Lu Zixun after flipping through the feeling value detector for a while.
On the battlefield, such a decisive commander would undeniably be Tang Tianyu’s formidable adversary.
"I know him. He’s the commander dispatching for this battle of the Insect Clan, his command abilities are superior, and he’s favored by the Overlord."
Nodding, Xiong Kang’s expression changed, "The one commanding the attack on Zone 14 is him? That explains why this Insect Tide was so obedient."
Xiong Kang’s solemn tone allowed Lu Zixun to understand more deeply about Han Mo from a different perspective.
It seemed this person, too, had gained a wide reputation.
"Hmm, I haven’t seen much of his commanding ability, but he is quite decisive and not easy to provoke."
After commenting briefly, Lu Zixun continued, "Is Ouyang Ming in that faction, in Sha Fei?"
"Ouyang Ming? A person from the Ouyang Family?"
As he saw Lu Zixun nodding in the video, Ge Changming frowned and said, "The Ouyang Family has their relics; naturally, they don’t need to join any faction. But this Ouyang Ming is quite strange."
Narrowing his eyes, Lu Zixun didn’t speak, just quietly listened.
"His every action resembles someone..."
Pausing briefly, Ge Changming said softly, "Ouyang Shitian."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zixun’s expression changed. What sort of strange development was this?
Ouyang Shitian was Ouyang Qian’s older brother, once the most dazzling rising star of the Ouyang Family.
However, his arrogance, relying on his own talents and looking down on everyone, ultimately cost him dearly.
Single-handedly venturing into Zone 24, attempting to destroy the Insect Nest, he was directly punished by the Overlord,
A giant sword of Blood Energy descended from the sky, splitting Ouyang Shitian in two, not even giving him a chance to use his life-saving Spiritual Tool.
A man who should have been dead for years, and now Xiong Kang saying there’s a semblance of Ouyang Shitian in Ouyang Ming was rather eerie.
"Ninth Brother told me this; he fought side by side with Ouyang Shitian back then."
Worried that Lu Zixun wouldn’t believe him, Xiong Kang even added a special note.
"Did Ninth Brother check into Ouyang Ming?"
The idea forming in Lu Zixun’s mind was bold, and he cautiously sought confirmation.
"No, it was only resemblance in some ways."
Shaking his head, Xiong Kang chuckled, "Did my serious face just now scare you? Haha! How could there possibly be a Reincarnation Technique?"
At this moment, Lu Zixun hadn’t heard a single word Xiong Kang said afterwards,
His mind was completely occupied by four words, "Reincarnation Technique."
The truth could very likely be what Xiong Kang had mentioned.
The Ouyang Family, using Qing Yangming infected by Polluted Blood in their ancestral land, completed the Reincarnation Technique.
At this point, the puzzle pieces about Ouyang Ming in Lu Zixun’s mind were nearly complete, now only one piece remained... the purpose of the Ouyang Family in doing this.
"Da Ju, what’s with that expression, you don’t really believe it, do you?"
Seeing Lu Zixun’s grim and gloomy face, the corners of Xiong Kang’s mouth twitched.