Duan Ling Tian had offended several high-ranking officials in the Fire Worship Sect. Although they were not extremely strong or influential, it would still be very easy for them to annihilate a third-rate force like the Qiu Clan. For this reason, he regretted not asking Qiu Mu Qing to keep his name a secret from her father.

"No," Qiu Mu Qing answered as she shook her head. She was confused by Duan Ling Tian's question, but she still said, "I told my father about everything that happened today. He should be with Grand Elder now to discuss how to deal with this matter when people from the Dongfang Clan come calling. However, he has promised me that he'll try his best to protect you. You can stay in the Qiu Clan's estate without any worries!" It was obvious Qiu Mu Qing was trying to reassure Duan Ling Tian.

"Miss Qiu, you don't have to worry about the matter with the Dongfang Clan. I'm not afraid of the Dongfang Clan!" Duan Ling Tian said indifferently. However, his e