With a flicker crossing his face, Dongfang Shiling was no fool; Yang Yi’s question clearly indicated that something was afoot. What was the Black God Gang?

It was a syndicate, one that already stood among the premier triads in Huaxia. Though he didn't know Yang Yi's ultimate goal, he could at least surmise that this matter was far from simple.

"Reporting to Young Master, I don't know much." "Just tell me everything you know, including all their spheres of influence, and the young masters of the Eight Great Families of Huaxia!" Yang Yi glanced at Dongfang Shiling, acutely aware that the man knew what he intended, even if he couldn't guess the precise objective—it was good enough that he grasped the crucial aspects. "I haven't misjudged him after all." "Yes, then let's start with the Eight Great Families!" Dongfang Shiling collected his thoughts, deciding to reveal the key details.

It turned out that all the scions of the Eight Great Families were currently gathered here. In their sophomore year were the Ximen, Nangong, Tang, and Xuanyuan families.

In their junior year were the Gongsun and Ye families. In their senior year was the Shangguan family.

And Dongfang Shiling was naturally from the Dongfang family, also a sophomore. Among the aristocratic descendants in the sophomore class, only the figures from the Ximen, Nangong, and Tang families were particularly troublesome.

The Xuanyuan family, however, had no male heir, only a woman as cold as ice and as elusive as a phantom; yet, she was the only family in Huaxia possessing unique supernatural abilities, and their power should not be underestimated. The Gongsun family in the junior year was an ancient lineage with direct ties to the central authorities of Huaxia, making them formidable as well.

As for the Ye family, they were rather mysterious. Rumor had it that one of the four major world organizations fell under their command, and the sole heir to the Ye family was shrouded in deep mystery—it was even whispered that he held dominion over the legendary Demonic Sect.

The remaining Shangguan family, a senior-year presence, was considered somewhat antiquated, yet their strength was not to be lightly dismissed. They held the foremost position among the Eight Great Families, maintaining connections with two of the Four Great Military Regions of Huaxia.

Their influence far surpassed that of the Xuanyuan family, and most importantly, the Shangguan family's aristocratic power spanned the entire nation and even the globe. Finishing his overview, Dongfang Shiling unconsciously glanced at Yang Yi.

Seeing the gravity on Yang Yi's face, he understood too well that the situation at Fudan University was overwhelmingly complex. If this escalated, it would surely send ripples throughout Huaxia, the very scent of bloodshed threatening to drown all of Shanghai.

"Based on what you’ve said, what are these family scions currently occupied with? For instance, who among them is the most formidable?" Yang Yi disliked beating around the bush; he preferred to target one powerful entity and then implement his plan for maximum effect.

"There is... if we speak of the most powerful, it has to be that one from the Ye family!" When Dongfang Shiling uttered the name, a look of sheer reverence shone in his eyes.

Yang Yi and the others looked at him with surprise, but Fatty Lin, standing nearby, looked puzzled and asked, "How could someone from the Ye family be the most powerful? Isn't the Shangguan family, who presides over the Eight Great Families and whose power spans the entire nation and the world, supposedly stronger?" "No, you are mistaken.

Although the Shangguan family’s influence is vast, when discussing sheer might, only the heir of the Ye family, shrouded in mystery, compares. I can guarantee that if he held any ambition or interest in the world's triads or the Eight Great Families of Huaxia, we would be utterly incapable of resisting him." As Dongfang Shiling said this, a tremor ran through him, though everyone else failed to notice the drastic change on one person's face.

Yang Yi frowned, seemingly recalling something, and asked, "Utterly incapable of resisting? You mean..." "Exactly.

I believe you’ve all heard of the Huaxia Dragon Roster." After a pause, observing their expressions, Dongfang Shiling smiled faintly. "Except for Tian Er and those ranked from Tian Ten to Tian Five, the remaining three are subservient to him.

And their obedience is not owed to the Ye family, but to that mysterious Ye family heir!" "What?" Fatty Lin and the others jolted. They had encountered many masters of such caliber; facing that absolute strength made them feel as insignificant as ants.

Yang Yi’s brow furrowed tighter, his mind racing, a single thought surfacing: "Have I encountered a true opponent?" Indeed, what kind of person could command three experts from the Dragon Roster? If he lacked the requisite power, why would those supreme masters obey his orders?

Crucially, not even anyone else in the Ye family had the authority to deploy them—only that legendary Ye family heir. The implications were staggering.

"But rest assured, although his student status is at Fudan University, the man himself is not currently present," Dongfang Shiling added with a faint smile. "He is absent?" Yang Yi pondered for a moment, then inquired, "Besides this Ye heir, who currently holds the most power at Fudan University?" "The Shangguan family!" Dongfang Shiling replied without hesitation.

"En," Yang Yi acknowledged, falling silent beside the others. For him, what he learned today far exceeded anything in the official records, confirming that Fudan University in Shanghai was indeed a viper's nest, crowded with capable figures and scions from powerful families.

On the triad side, the Green Gang was subordinate to the Free and Unfettered Sect, one of the Four Great Sects of Huaxia, while the Dragon Gang fell under the Dragon Gate. The Demonic Sect was power associated with the Ye family, and even one of the four major assassin organizations answered to the three supreme masters on the Dragon Roster, all under the Ye family's sphere.

The relationships between the Four Great Sects and the Eight Great Families of Huaxia were exceedingly intricate, entangled with too many underlying issues, causing a heavy sense of gravity and confusion to settle over Yang Yi, his expression immediately darkening. The group remained silent, waiting.

Just then, a supreme beauty, as cold as ice and as elusive as a phantom, walked into the restaurant entrance. Her tall figure, flowing hair, intense gaze, and frigid expression gave an initial impression not just of coldness, but of chill—the kind felt after bathing in an icy pool.

It was this quality that kept everyone at bay; no one dared, or perhaps was worthy, to approach her even a single step. "That is the only female member of the Xuanyuan family; her name is Xuanyuan Bing," Dongfang Shiling introduced after glancing at her.

Upon hearing this, Yang Yi and the others unconsciously turned towards the frosty Xuanyuan Bing. Truly, the name matched the person; 'coldly beautiful' felt insufficient to describe her—she was 'chillingly bewitching.' Seeing Xuanyuan Bing, a hint of a meaningful smile touched Yang Yi’s lips, leaving the others perplexed as to what that strange expression signified.

Xuanyuan Bing located an empty table by herself, ordered a few dishes from the server, and then sat there with an icy demeanor, clearly unapproachable. One might expect a stunning beauty here to instantly attract a throng of fawning admirers, but this time proved different; not only were there no suitors, but students seated even a table's distance away actively shifted further away from her.

Witnessing this, Yang Yi frowned, instinctively glancing at Dongfang Shiling. As if sensing his confusion, Dongfang Shiling spoke up, "Actually, Xuanyuan Bing has a nickname!" "A nickname?" Fatty Lin and the others exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, a nickname that makes people afraid to approach, afraid to get close!" A flicker of what seemed like regret crossed Dongfang Shiling's eyes, as he felt such a moniker was a tragedy for such a beauty, though he couldn't be sure if Xuanyuan Bing felt the same—after all, she was just a woman. "What's the nickname?" Yang Yi felt an urge to simply punch the man for his frustrating evasiveness in every sentence.

"The Cursed Ice Maiden," Dongfang Shiling replied flatly. "The Cursed Ice Maiden?" "Yes.

Didn't you see the server retreat half a meter from her just now?" Dongfang Shiling paused, then continued, "It's said that if anyone physically brushes against her, or even gets too close, they will suffer misfortune for the rest of their lives. I only heard this; I don't know if it's entirely true." "Damn, that's bizarrely unlucky?" Fatty Lin and the others sounded highly skeptical of such a strange phenomenon.

"Have similar incidents occurred before?" Yang Yi asked. "Yes, once a sophomore student who admired her invited her out for a meal.

As they were leaving, he happened to brush against her slightly, and he collapsed and died right there," Dongfang Shiling recounted. "Holy crap, things that spooky exist?" Xu Ming exclaimed from the side.

At this moment, Dongfang Shiling turned to him, saying, "As the heir to the Southern Military Region, one of the Four Great Military Regions of Huaxia, you shouldn't be ignorant of Xuanyuan Bing's affairs, should you? Aren't your families often in contact?" "Who said that?" Xu Ming, while unsurprised that Dongfang Shiling knew his identity, sounded genuinely doubtful about the latter part of his statement.

"Uh, could the rumors be false?" Dongfang Shiling looked surprised, then shook his head at Xu Ming’s bewildered expression. "It seems the intelligence I gathered was incorrect!"