Seeing the palpable emotions within Xia Fang, Yang Qing elected to remain silent, letting her wade through them and resume when she felt ready.
Fortunately for him, it didn't seem like it would take long. Some clarity returned to her eyes. Though still burdened by emotion, it looked like Xia Fang would push through and continue her narration.
Yang Qing wasn't sure if it was the tea doing its job, his aura having an effect, or the emotions themselves driving her forward—whatever the reason, he was just glad she was willing to go on.
After taking a few steadying breaths and another sip of tea, Xia Fang continued.
"Most people believe the Violet Feather Sword Sect was founded by three families," she began. "The Fan Clan, the Chi Clan, and the Ning Clan—together, they formed the rank three sect known today as the Violet Feather Sword Sect." Her voice was cold.
