He paused, a complex and inscrutable look flashing in his eyes.
"This matter involves some secrets from the previous generation. Those who know the details are now either the masters of the various veins or are in secluded cultivation on the Hidden Peak, and they keep it under tight wraps. I only happened to hear a few words about it from my master. It's said that the current Nine Heavens Vein Master, Li Yu-jun, had an extremely unusual relationship with Li Qingyu, who later betrayed the Sect. The two of them were known as the 'Shuang Li'—the Two Lis. Within the Sect, they were inseparable. Their bond… went far beyond that of fellow disciples. There were even rumors that they were Dao partners who had pledged their lives to each other."
Chen Qing's heart stirred upon hearing this.
'So that was the relationship between Li Yu-jun and Li Qingyu?!'
