Outside the Hu Clan, Feng Yan and Gu Dan were waiting with the troops from Ikasa's Private Force. To not draw the attention of passersby, Feng Yan had dispersed the troops. And then they waited.
"What do you know of the Hu Clan, Blacksmith Gu?"
Feng Yan asked, trying to pass the time with mundane chatter.
"Hu Clan was just a small Mercenary group when they arrived in the City many years ago. Twenty years ago, they took an exploration mission. Only the current Clan Master returned with the Dragon Blood Saber and a child."
Feng Yan became intrigued by the story. A single person had apparently grown the Clan from nothing to one of the strongest powers of the City. He envied the Clan Master Qing for accomplishing something he was unable to do.
Suddenly, he heard hurried movements inside the compound. He sneaked a peek inside. Seeing the guards gathering near the Clan Master's Hall, Feng Yan realized this was the crisis Ikasa talked about.
