Eddie, Sophia, and the others visited Feng Miss's boudoir to see his uncle. His uncle lay still in a coma.
Two letters were left beside him, addressed to Mother Grace and Eddie.
His uncle's skin was pale, showing signs of severe vitality depletion.
Eddie sensed his uncle's condition was more serious than he thought. The Gu pills and 'Bone-Eroding Heart-Drying Fern' might not be enough to halt the progression of the disease.
The only way to save his uncle seemed to be killing the mastermind behind the poisoning and extracting the Gu Mother's inner pill.
Feng Miss, a young widow in plain clothes, looked haggard with swollen eyes from crying.
She hugged Sophia gently, comforting her with assurances of curing their uncle.
Princess Jean and Rue could hear the sadness in her voice, but Sophia, hopeful for her father's recovery, did not doubt Feng Miss's words.
Feng Miss then motioned for Eddie to come over.
Surprisingly, she didn't mention his uncle's condition but instead hinted that Eddie should take responsibility for the family.
Eddie sensed that Feng Miss, too, had been infected with the Hundred Corpse Worm Poison but had taken precautions, so the poisoning was mild.
Feng Miss handed the letters to Eddie, implying a final farewell.
Eddie noticed her pregnant belly, and she reassured him that the baby was safe.
This, however, made Eddie suspect that she might choose to end her life after giving birth, possibly due to allowing herself to be infected.
Now assured that Feng Miss wasn't behind the plot against his uncle, Eddie realized she too was a victim of the scheme.
After leaving the boudoir, Eddie read his uncle's letter, which contained two different handwritings.
The first part, written by his uncle, expressed pride in Eddie and advised him to focus on protecting his family rather than seeking revenge.
His uncle warned of a powerful enemy, suggesting the best course of action was to preserve their lives.
The letter revealed two secrets: his father, Quinn Yew, left a gift for Eddie in the Heaven-Reaching Tower's fifth level, useful for the sixth level, and his mysterious mother mentioned a special passage in the Divine Ruins she couldn't access, hoping Eddie would investigate.
The latter part of the letter was written by Feng Miss.
After leaving the Feng family, Eddie pondered the words of the family head.
The parents of the unfortunate man were such remarkable people, and their journals likely contained many secrets.
If his mother was so extraordinary, what secrets might his aunt, Mother Grace, hold?
At Feng Miss's boudoir, they found his uncle still in a coma.
Beside him were two letters addressed to Mother Grace and Eddie.
His uncle looked younger than Eddie had imagined, with a mustache and dressed in a blue robe. His skin was pale, showing signs of severe vitality depletion.
Eddie sensed his uncle's condition was more severe than he thought.
Gu pills and 'Bone-Eroding Heart-Drying Fern' might not be enough to halt the disease's progression.
The only way to save his uncle seemed to be finding and killing the mastermind behind the poisoning.
Feng Miss, looking haggard and in plain clothes, comforted Sophia and discussed the future.
She subtly suggested that Eddie should take more responsibility for the family.
Eddie sensed that Feng Miss had also been infected with the Hundred Corpse Worm Poison but to a lesser extent due to her precautions.
Feng Miss handed the letters to Eddie, implying a final farewell.
She reassured them about her unborn child's well-being but hinted at her own impending demise. Eddie realized she might have allowed herself to be poisoned for a reason.
Feng Miss's words indicated that she wasn't behind the plot against his uncle, but she too had been manipulated.
Eddie read his uncle's letter, which contained words of pride and advice to protect the family. His uncle asked Eddie not to seek revenge and to prioritize the family's safety.
Upon leaving the Feng family, Eddie found the Yew family's estate in disarray. The Shaw family had attacked, demanding Rue and her supposed lover be handed over.
The family guards opposed the Shaw family's defamation of Rue. The conflict didn't escalate to the Yew family castle, but there was a clash between the guards.
Old Man Haye Yew and Alexander arrived later, realizing the gravity of the Shaw family's provocation. Even without Rue's incident, they would have found another excuse for confrontation.
Rue confessed the entire incident to Old Man Haye Yew, while Princess Jean recounted Kieran Shaw's words.
Alexander recognized the Shaw family's challenge as more than a simple provocation, indicating a powerful backing force behind them. The incident with Rue was just a catalyst for the conflict.
Old Man Haye Yew turned to Eddie and asked for his opinion. Eddie, known for his aggressive nature, believed in retaliating against those who bullied him.
"Everyone knows I'm a pacifist, kind-hearted, doing good deeds like helping old ladies cross the street. When someone hits me, I turn the other cheek," he said sarcastically, making everyone sweat at his false claim of pacifism.
Princess Jean glared at him as she agreed with Old Man Haye Yew that if the Shaw family wanted war, they would give them war.
Alexander, overhearing the conversation, was concerned about getting involved, as the Shaw family's provocation indicated they had powerful backing.
Old Man Haye Yew didn't want to drag the Daxia royal family into this, fearing it would destabilize the entire Dragon Ascending Continent.
He realized the Yew family was on the brink of disaster.
Alexander reassured Old Man Haye Yew, expressing solidarity with the Yew family. The house steward arrived with urgent news, indicating the Shaw family had made another move.
Old Man Haye Yew instructed Eddie to take his sisters away, saying it wasn't their concern. Eddie agreed outwardly but secretly planned otherwise.
As Eddie left, Rue and Sophia followed, puzzled by his uncharacteristic obedience. Princess Jean hurried after Eddie, warning him not to act rashly.
However, Eddie had already disappeared. Old Man Haye Yew and Alexander exchanged looks, knowing Eddie wouldn't listen but surprised by his reaction.
More Shaw family fighters arrived, advancing towards the Yew family castle. The Yew family guards, overwhelmed by the enemy's strength, retreated. Two elders watched as the Shaw family's Tome Shaw, a Level 7 Overlord, intimidated them with his mere presence, not needing to act.
Just as Tome Shaw was feeling triumphant, a shadow descended from the mountain like a meteor.
A dragon-shaped purple flame spun in mid-air, disappearing and reappearing above the Shaw family's guards.
Blood burst forth as at least twenty Shaw family guards were slain by the purple flame blade.
Eddie stood on the bloodied line, holding the Ashen Demon Blade, coldly declaring, "Anyone who crosses this line, regardless of who they are, will be killed without mercy!"