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Chapter 254 Yan Clan Ancestor.

Chapter 254: Yan Clan Ancestor

Could it be that the Ghost Spirit Sect was moving by itself, independently from the other five Devil Dao sects? If this were the case, the Righteous sects wouldnt need to fear much. Even the Yan Clan had the power to deal with the people of the Ghost Spirit Sect. After all the Yan Clan had many Core Formation cultivators on guard!

After Han Li thought of this, he felt a bit more at ease.

Even if the heavens were to truly fall upon them, those of high status would go to stop it! Whatever shady business the Ghost Spirit Sect had, what did it have to do with a trifling Foundation Establishment disciple such as himself? Let the Yan Clan deal with it! He only had to be a bit careful, after all, the fires that harm the gates affect the fish in the pond.

He didnt know whether the others shared his thoughts. After a moment of fear, their expressions gradually become normal. Unexpectedly, no one further raised the subject. Instead, they chatted a bit about experiences and questions with regards to cultivation. All of this greatly interested Han Li, and he instantly joined in the discussion.

Time passed very quickly and the sky gradually darkened. The group had their fair share of talking, and the foreign cultivators left not long ago, it was time to bid farewell.

Their exchange of experiences left them with no small amount of gains, especially the means and opportunities used to make a breakthrough by the mid Foundation Establishment cultivators! This alone made this trip worth it for Han Li and the other early Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The middle-aged man surnamed Wu, who clearly wished for this discussion to continue, raised the topic of another meeting. Tomorrow, several of them would meet at a remote location and continue on with their long chat. Furthermore, they would also be holding a small-scale exchange of goods. How could this not be a wonderful opportunity!

This suggestion received everyones approval, Han Li naturally did not oppose.

Thus, the discussion was complete, and they left one by one.

Han Li then marked an inn that he passed by on his map. This inn specialized in receiving external cultivators.

This inn was located in the southeast corner of Yan Ling Castle. The rather unremarkable inn wasnt very large. It was clearly inferior to other inns, so not many cultivators went there.

Despite of this, Han Li sought this place because it was peaceful and less popular. Because there were fewer people, the odds of getting tied up into trouble was also smaller. Furthermore, the close proximity to the city walls meant that Han Li could easily escape if any mishap occurred!

After all, the appearance of the cultivators from the Ghost Spirit Sect had left Han Li uneasy. Making preparations for the unexpected in advance was a practice he often used to be careful.

This Pleased Wind Inn didnt have many cultivators as expected. It also wasnt lively, and the people staying there were reclusive. Han Li got his own room without anyone making a fuss, much to his satisfaction. He immediately found a clean spot in his room to sit down.

As for where that Dong Xuaner was staying, Han Li did not care to look for her. After all, by the time the Treasure Seizing Assembly started, he would be certain to see her. When the time came, he only had to return to Yellow Maple Valley! As Han Li thought this, he fell into a deep sleep.

During the night, while many cultivators started to sleep or sat in meditation to refine Qi, at the tallest building in Yan Ling Tower, inside the heavily guarded room inside the Wind Cloud Pavilion, the command center of Yan Ling Castle, there was a red-haired old man who paced back and forth with both hands behind his back and a deadpan expression.

Not far from him stood three gray-robed old men wearing extremely respectful expressions.

Zi Jun, those Ghost Spirit Sect youngsters truly wanted to come see me this night? The red-haired elder eventually stopped pacing and faintly looked at the elder in the middle.

That is right, Venerable Ancestor! After the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect concluded the martial competition, he told me this in private! This person respectfully answered.

En! The red-haired elder expressionlessly nodded his head, but radiance flashed through his eyes. frewebovel.cm

At this moment, a black-robed middle-aged man walked in and saluted, saying, Venerable Ancestor, Elders, the guest has arrived! We have already arranged the great hall, but his two bodyguards have said they are unwilling to wait outside the hall. A few guards tried to force them out, but instead they wouldnt budge, it seems at least one of them is at Core Formation. How do we deal with it? Venerable Ancestor, please give us clear instructions!

Core Formation cultivator? Thats not odd at all! Without a bodyguard for a grand young sect master, how could that Ghost Spirit Sect Master feel at ease with him coming here! Let us go and see! I actually was curious to see what this young sect master looks like underneath his mask for quite a while, it turned out to be a sneaky ghost. After the red-haired elder heard the black-robed mans report, a trace of a scowl appeared on his face as he unpleasantly said this.

Afterwards, he took the initiative to walk out the room, and the others naturally followed closely behind him.

Upon entering the main hall, the red-haired elder saw a lanky youth wearing a silver devil mask. He was completely still, sitting in the guest seat.

There stood two green-robed men behind him. One of them had a face with many layers of wrinkles and a head of white hair. He couldnt have looked older. The other was a boy with white teeth, red lips, and two pigtails on his head.

At the center of the hall, there were seven or eight black clothed cultivators lying unconscious on the floor, each with a face filled with black Qi.

Who am I to compare? So it turned out to be the renowned Li Brothers. It is no wonder that you do not put my Yan Clan into your eyes. When the red-haired elder saw the two green-robed men, his pupils slightly shrunk, but he still remained expressionless as he said this.

He walked over to the masters seat, pulled up the sleeves of his jacket, and sat down. He then lightly clapped his hands two times. Several black-clothed men walked into the hall, wordlessly dragging out the unconscious men.

Hehe, who wouldve thought that our brothers reputation would be so large. Everyone knows of the Yan Clans Venerable Ancestor! Zeze! We are truly honored to have you as our brother! However, right now Big Brother Lia Zhi and I are responsible for protecting the young master, who is carrying out the Masters affairs! If you have any business, Senior Brother Yan, please discuss it with our young master. After boy with the innocent appearance smiled, he spoke with a coarse voice like a broken gong. The Yan Clan guards that heard this were greatly startled.

When the red-haired elder heard what he said, his heart shivered. He had heard of the impressive reputation of these two devils. With this said, it seems this young master was not a simple character. His gaze then fell on the silver-masked youth.

After sizing him up for a moment, he insipidly asked, You are the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect? Why do you wear a mask? Could it be you have something shameful to hide?

You are wrongly blaming this Junior. This Junior wears a mask for other, more difficult, reasons, not because of something shameful. If Senior truly wishes to see, then this Junior will naturally take off his mask and let Senior take a look, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect said with a faintly cheerful voice. His words were neither humble nor arrogant.

Humph! What is so good about a mans appearance? This old man has no such inclinations! Why did your people from the Ghost Spirit Sect suddenly come to our Yan Clan from so far away? Furthermore, youve clearly shown you wanted to meet with me. My people have arrived as you have seen. Just say whatever superfluous words you prepared as you wish. This old man no longer has the patience to deal with you much longer. After the Yan Clans Ancestor looked at the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect indifferently, he ruthlessly said this, layering his words with a hostility that matched his loftiness.

Hehe, since Senior Yan has said as such, this Junior will not beat around the bush and speak bluntly. My Lord Father wished for this Junior to deliver a letter to Senior. He also wished for Junior to say two words for Senior to hear. Even when the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect saw how the Yan Clan Ancestor treated him, he still remained calm and poised.

What letter! I have never seen your father before. Whats more is that the Yan Clan and your Ghost Spirit Sect never had such friendly relations. What letter needs to be delivered to this old man? You even want to tell me two words in secret. Are you playing with me? Old man Yan looked at the Li Brothers for a moment and saw that they hadnt moved in the slightest.

The Yan Clan Ancestor found it hard to truly believe this was the Ghost Spirit Sects young master.

Naturally, the Li Brothers saw the doubts of the Yan Clans ancestor and looked at him with a smile. They then made no further movements.

At this moment, the Ghost Spirit Sects young master took out a jade slip he had on hand, stood up, and walked several steps forwards, but the Yan Clan Ancestor remained sitting and didnt have an intention of holding out his hand to receive it. Instead, after he took a look at the jade slip, he said extremely coldly, I will see this letter later. First say those two words of yours! After this old man hears them, I will decide whether or not I want to look at the letter!

When the Ghost Spirit Sects young master heard those words, he didnt move. Instead, he sighed behind his mask and slightly moved his lips, spitting out the two words for the old man to hear.

Although those from the Yan Clan could not hear those two words, after the Yan Clan Ancestor heard them, his body suddenly stirred. Letting out a deep breath, he stood from his chair, his expression extremely dark.

Give me the letter, then follow me to a private room! After a moment of uncertainty, the red-haired old man said this with fierce resolution.

Thus, in the presence of many Yan Clan Disciples, the Yan Clan Ancestor brought the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect to a private room covered with layers of restriction spells.

However, the two Core Formation Cultivators who had accompanied him stayed outside. The slightest of unease could not be seen. It was as if they had full confidence in the security of the Ghost Spirit Sects young master.

All of them waited through the entire night.

Chapter 253: Ghost Spirit Sect

When Han Li entered the third floor, he immediately felt several spiritual senses sweep past him, causing his heart to shiver.

These investigators magic power was of mid Foundation Establishment stage, far greater than an early Foundation Establishment cultivator such as himself. During his four years of secluded cultivation in his Immortals cave, his magic power had approached the mid Foundation Establishment stage, but he still had yet to pierce through a paper-thin bottleneck, much to Han Lis disappointment.

However, these thoughts were rather ordinary. After all, with the speed of his four years of cultivation and having almost reached mid Foundation Establishment, he had already surpassed the speed of normal cultivators. Also, this final paper-thin bottleneck was the first he had encountered in Foundation Establishment. This was not something that could be broken through solely with medicinal assistance. It also required an auspicious opportunity.

If he were to just consume many different medicines, it would only deepen his magic power a bit, but he wouldnt be able to easily step over and advance through this layer.

As Han Li thought of this, he acquired a rough understanding of the upper floors.

The people of the third floor were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, but it was obvious that they were divided into two groups. One group was dressed in the style of the Seven Great Sect of the State of Yue. The others were disorderly dressed, marking them as foreign cultivators.

There were only five cultivators from the Seven Great Sects. They all sat at a table and were talking about something with a soft voice. They seemed to be somewhat close. As for the other cultivators, there were seven or eight, sitting alone or in pairs. They were drinking tea with cold faces and werent whispering or talking.

With such a contrast between movement and stillness, Han Li felt an oppressive, hostile atmosphere.

Han Lis arrival naturally aroused the other cultivators attention. Apart from the few who had examined him at the beginning, the others also turned to study him. Then, without hesitation, Han Li walked toward the table with cultivators from the Seven Great Sects. After all, he was one of them, an ally.

Han Lis movement caused the foreign cultivators to turn a blind eye to him! Then the people from the seven sects stood up and welcomed him with a faint smile.

Wearing the Yellow Maple Valley uniform, Han Li naturally did not need to say anything about it. These people were already quite familiar with it.

This one is Yellow Maple Valleys Han Li! I see there are several Senior Martial Brothers and Sisters! Han Li bowed. Of the five before him, three were actually mid Foundation Establishment and the other two were early Foundation Establishment like himself.

Junior Martial Brother Han! This one is the Clear Void Sects Wu Fazi. This is Junior Martial Brother Wu Youzi. These three are Junior Martial Brother Wu of Spirit Beast Mountain, Senior Martial Brother Ba of the Giant Sword Sect, and Junior Martial Sister of Heavenly Imperial Castle. The eldest of the two Daoist Priests sitting at the table politely saluted him and gave him a cursory introduction.

Since Junior Martial Brother has come, first sample the Yan Clans famed Snowbell Tea! This teahouse specializes in providing top-grade goods for us external cultivators! Cultivator Wu of Spirit Beast Mountain was a cheerful middle-aged man. Once Han Li sat down, he immediately took the teapot and poured Han Li a cup of cloudy white spiritual tea.

Han Li nodded with a smile in response and then took a light sip.

Regardless of whether this person had sincerely poured tea for him, their appearances were convincing.

Good tea! Not paying particular attention to these people, Han Li could not help but praise the tea.

As the tea went down, he immediately a slight cold chill rise from his stomach. The tea had left a strong lingering fragrance throughout his mouth. fewebnve.com

When Cultivator Wu heard this, his smile grew slightly stronger.

Junior Martial Brother Hans appearance is rather unfamiliar. Are you a newly accepted brilliant disciple of a Yellow Maple Valley Martial Senior? The twenty year-old Junior Martial Sister Fang with a common appearance calmly asked.

My master is Li Huayuan. I was formally accepted as his disciple upon achieving Foundation Establishment. My age is but a few trifling years! I hope Senior Martial Brothers and Sister will give me a pointer of two! Han Li responded with a sincere expression.

How could we possibly talk about giving pointers! Everyone mutually exchanges a pointer or two with one another. Since Junior Martial Brother Han was able to become Martial Senior Lis disciple and was even dispatched to this location when you were so young, you are certain to be outstanding. There is no need to undervalue yourself so much! The one speaking this time was the middle-aged man from the Giant Sword Sect. Although he appeared sincere and considerate, the words coming out of his mouth revealed none of that, leaving Han Li somewhat surprised.

Han Li naturally said a few more modest words. As such, apart from that thin, short and silent Wu Youzi, Han Li and the others broke into an excited discussion.

What were you talking about just now? After a few more niceties, Han Li steered toward this topic, asking as he wished.

It was nothing! We were guessing the reason as to why so many cultivators from foreign countries had come to Yan Lin Castle. This is truly unusual! Although the Yin Yang Pagoda is very precious, its certainly not this attractive. When Wu Fazi heard Han Lis question, he answered with a solemn expression.

These words dispelled Han Lis doubts. He could not help but repeatedly nod in agreement.

We made a few comments about it a moment ago but werent able to come to a conclusion.

We all felt that the odds of an outstanding treasure appearing in this area were not high. Because if this were the case, not only would there be Foundation Establishment cultivators, Core Formation stage experts would have already long arrived and wouldnt be nearly as peaceful. As for their true reasons, we have no way of knowing, said the Fang woman from Heavenly Imperial Castle.

We shouldnt have careless suspicions. Surely in two days, on the start of the Treasure Seizing Assembly, everything will be made known. I actually feel a bit uneasy toward the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators who arrived today. Overall, I feel that these people are of the wrong sort! They actually repeatedly beat down the disciples of the Yan Clan and truly cause too much mishap. Do any of you know their origins? The middle-aged man named Wu asked with a wrinkled brow. His chuckling smile could no longer be seen, it seems he was truly felt great unease toward these cultivators.

Cultivator Wus question immediately caused this group of cultivators to look at each other in dismay!

This was the first time they had heard of this sect, but how could they be a righteous group with that name of theirs? They most likely tread the Devil Dao. Nobody knew whether they were a sect from a nearby country, but regardless, they were able to cause a local powerhouse like the Yan Clan to be afraid of the consequences and remain timid even after they injured so many of their disciples. It seemed their aggressive arrogance knew no end.

The majoritys expression had changed except for that of Wu Youzi, who had yet to speak. Only his expression hadnt changed. It seemed he knew something of this Ghost Spirit Sect, causing everyone to be somewhat expectant.

Junior Martial Brother, do you know of this Ghost Spirit Sect? Wu Fazi asked with great surprise. His Junior Martial Brother had never been fond of interacting with others, but he did enjoy flipping through all sorts of books. Perhaps he truly knew a thing or two!

The Ghost Spirit Sect, one of the six sects of the State of Tian Luo. They are experts on controlling ghosts and enslaving demons. They are also proficient in poisonous techniques and a few dark techniques. Although they are the weakest of the six sects, they are more powerful and wealthier than the strongest sect in the State of Yue, the Masked Moon Sect.

After Wu Youzi raised his head and coldly said this, he once again turned silent. However, these few words were enough to cause everyones expression to greatly change.

A Devil Sect of the State of Tian Luo? No wonder the Yan Clan submitted themselves to humiliation! They are absolutely several times more powerful than our own seven sects. In our region, apart from the Righteous Dao Alliance of the State of Feng Du, no other countrys cultivators would have the power to resist an invasion from them. The man from the Giant Sword Sect turned pale as he mentioned this.

We cant make a mistake about this. How would a great power suddenly come to our State of Yue and participate in such a small Treasure Seizing Assembly? the Fang woman asked, not daring to be fully convinced. Her words naturally carried some doubt.

Heavenly South Letter Second Scroll, Article Four! Wu Youzi spoke with a cold voice.

Ah… The female cultivator didnt understand at first, but after a moment, she understood his meaning.

Every great sect had a set of ancient records, in particular about the customs and relationships of every country, as well as a few fantastic tales and interesting anecdotes, they also touched quite a bit on the affairs of the cultivation world. However, because there was far too much, the female cultivator had only hurriedly looked through a few books before she became disinclined to look further. Could it be that the matters of the Ghost Spirit Sect could be found in these records?

She wasnt the only one. The others also expressed doubt. Wu Youzi then reluctantly said, On the second scroll, not only does it detail the Ghost Spirit Sect but it also roughly introduces the other five sects of Tian Luo!

From Wu Youzis certain appearance, the others were convinced of his words. This time, apart from being shocked, the others began to ponder as to why the Ghost Spirit Sect suddenly appeared at the Yan Clan. Han Li habitually massaged his temples and sunk into deep thought.

The State of Tian Luos six sects intended to invade the State of Yue?

No, thats not right. The States of Yue and Tian Luo were separated by two small countries, the States of Che Ji and Jiang. Before invading the State of Yue, they must first invade these two small countries.

Although these two countries are small, the strength of their cultivation worlds was not small at all. If they were to join with the seven sects of the State of Yue, it would be extremely difficult for the six Devil Dao sects to silently and easily invade the two countries.

Besides, the nearby Righteous Dao Alliance of the State of Feng Du would look upon them with a careful eye! Surely they wouldnt give them the opportunity to expand their strength.

After Han Li thought it through, Han Li ruled out the most terrible situation!

Chapter 252 Separation.

Chapter 252: Separation

Do you know a bit about the details of this persons cultivation? If he isnt an important disciple or the Yan Clan and his cultivation isnt high, I can go have a chat with him and should be able to smoothly resolve this, Han Li calmly said as he rubbed his nose.

In fact, he clearly understood that being able to force a mortal girl required a high enough cultivation. Thus, he could only be a bit careful about this.

I had Caihuan investigate this matter before. Apparently his fundamental cultivation had reached the fifth layer. Although his surname is Yan, he is certain to be an unimportant character of the Yan Clan. Otherwise, if he were an important disciple, why would he live among us mortals!

Lady Yan was worthy of being the former head of the Mo Estate. Even though she had reached such dire straights, she managed to neatly arrange this matter and thoroughly understood it.

This is of no question! In a moment, Junior Martial Sister will just have to show me the way, then Ill go and settle this problem! When Han Li heard this, he nodded his head and replied.

Many thanks, Senior Martial Brother! I knew that Senior Martial Brother was certain to help! When Mo Caihuan clearly heard this, she sweetly called out with extreme happiness.

Han Li, weve truly troubled you! If we hadnt, how else could this mother and daughter possibly challenge a cultivator? Gratitude flashed through Lady Yans eyes but then she sighed and helplessly added, Although this place appears to restrict cultivators from harassing us mortals, there are far too many counts of cultivators humiliating mortals, but how could the Yan Clan possibly punish all those cultivators! Moreover, if a mortal is not careful and actually start a feud with a cultivator, he would evaporate without a trace. This is a rather common occurrence.

Han Li had heard the unwillingness to be powerless in her words. After all, compared to the grandeur of the ultimate power grasped by the Mo Estate, their current life of swallowing their anger was, as Lady Yan had described, truly humiliating.

After Han Li heard this, he was silent for a moment, Then he asked a few questions of his misgivings.

Masters Wife, Junior Martial Sister should have long reached a suitable age for marriage. Why hasnt she found a suitable partner within the castle yet? If she married a cultivator, wouldnt you have someone to rely on?

Marry?

I wont marry those Yan Clan cultivators!

Just as Han Li had finished speaking, Lady Yan bitterly smiled as Mo Caihuan loudly rejected this with an entirely unhappy expression.

Why? Han Li was somewhat astonished.

Senior Martial Brother! The cultivators of the Yan Clan fundamentally do not treat us mortal girls justly! If a mortal were to marry to them, she would basically be treated as a mortal slave, nothing more. It would be undesirable for any girl to be in this position since she would be beaten and scolded often. I would rather remain single for my entire life than marry! Mo Caihuans voice was quick and anxious. It was clear she greatly feared this.

Han Li, you didnt know this but your Junior Martial Sister made a friend here, a mortal in this castle, and she was married to a Yan Clan cultivator. The result was not as expected. She was frequently abused, and when her appearance aged, they found an excuse to abandon her, leaving her extremely miserable! That cultivator then married again to a young pretty woman. Sigh, if only there were a good-natured cultivator like her stepfather…there are truly too few of them there. I am also unwilling to subject Caihuan to hardship. As for marrying her to a mortal, her perspective is too large, how could she possibly put them in her eyes! Lady Yan explained Mo Caihuans actions.

So its like that! But if thats the case, will Junior Martial Sister never get married her entire life? Han Li naturally asked, wrinkling his brow.

When Han Li said this, Lady Yans expression changed as if she wanted to say something. But after a moment of hesitation, she decided to not say it. It was unknown what Mo Caihuan was thinking since she too lowered her head and remained silent.

Then Han Li realized the atmosphere felt a bit amiss, as if…

He immediately broke the mood, saying, Junior Martial Sister, show your Senior Martial Brother the way. Lets resolve this matter first and talk about this later!

Alright!

Mo Caihuan hesitated for a moment before agreeing. When Lady Yan saw this, she did not have any intention to oppose.

Thus, Han Li and Mo Caihuan departed from the store for the time being and went straight toward the cultivators residence, which was quite far away.

……

Senior Martial Brother, what layer is your cultivation? When you knocked on his door, it appeared to be like a mouse seeing a cat. He called you Senior incessantly and bowed to you so many times! With that kind of respect, it was as if he saw his own ancestor. Mo Caihuan returned to the lively bearing that Han Li remembered. On the desolate path on the way back, she continuously giggled. That was how a young twenty year-old woman should act!

When Han Li saw this, he faintly smiled and humbly answered, Its nothing, I was just a layer higher. According to the customs of the cultivation world, he truly should be calling me Senior!

When Mo Caihuan heard this, happiness flashed through her eyes, and she giggled even more.

Regardless, when I remember that funny expression when he saw me, I cant help but laugh!

This time, Han LI didnt say anything and only silently smiled toward Mo Caihuan. After a moment, Mo Caihuan became shy and turned her face away, saying nothing else.

But a moment later, she said something that greatly surprised Han Li.

Senior Martial Brother, without spiritual roots, is there truly no method to cultivate? I also want to be a cultivator like you! Mo Caihuan turned her head toward him with a face of grief and a voice with hope.

When Han Li saw this scene, he felt slight heartache but could only remain silent. Ever since ancient times, it was impossible to cultivate without spiritual roots. This has been a constant, rigid truth of the cultivation world for hundred of thousand of years! How could he possibly have great enough ability to break this!

When Mo Caihuan saw Han Lis expression, her originally blazing heart grew cold. She knew that this extremely capable Senior Martial Brother also to have no method for this.

She could not help but become saddened, silently falling a few steps behind Han Li. The journey slowed, and the two appeared to become quiet.

When the two werent far away from the small shop, Han Li suddenly stopped and turned towards Mo Caihuan, saying, I still have matters to attend to and cant return to see Martial Mother! Lets depart here. Fortunately, I will be here at Yan Ling Castle for several more days. Perhaps there will be an opportunity to see you in the future.

What? Senior Martial Brother wants to leave now? Mo Caihuan was startled at first but then appeared greatly disappointed.

En, here are a few tens of spirit stones. Give them to Martial Mother to set them aside for emergencies. Right now, this is all I can do! Han Li took out a small leather pouch from his storage pouch and handed it over to Mo Caihuan.

Many thanks, Senior Martial Brother! Mo Caihuan said this with a soft voice, appearing extremely feeble. Reluctance to separate appeared in her eyes.

When Han Li saw this display, he didnt know why, but he felt a peculiar pain in his heart.

After he hesitated for a moment, he took out a silver bottle and tossed out a pink pill.

Take this. Although it wont make you a cultivator, it will make it so your appearance will never age and you will forever stay young. This can be considered my present to you as your Senior Martial Brother! Han Li said with a solemn expression.

Senior Martial Brother, I…

When Mo Caihuan heard this, she couldnt help but be pleasantly surprised. Her desire to say the words in her heart grew stronger. However, Han Li did not let her say them. He flicked his finger and the medicine pill flew into her mouth, causing her to involuntarily swallow.

Junior Martial Sister, I am leaving! You and Martial Mother take care of yourselves!

When these words were spoken, Han Li faintly shook and his appearance remained for a second. He then completely disappeared.

Senior Martial Brother!

Mo Caihuan called out, astonished. She hurried rushed forth several steps and looked around in every direction. Could there still be any trace of Han Li?

Helpless, Mo Caihuan could only slowly walk back to the store with a saddened expression.

After a short moment, Han Li appeared in a room not too far away. After he silently looked on for a moment more, he disappeared again without hesitation.

Although Han Li was not certain what this Junior Martial Sister was going to say to him, he could make a fairly accurate guess.

But unfortunately, while they were destined to meet, they were not fated to be together! His feelings toward her had not reached that stage.

Not to mention his lifespan as a Foundation Establishment cultivator was truly far too different from her own. That was also why he was unwilling to touch these feelings. After all, powerlessly seeing the people he loved wither before his eyes was truly something Han Li found intolerable!

……

Heavenly Crane Residence The name of this teahouse appeared before Han Li. It was an ancient building, three stories high. As expected, it was somewhat imposing.

With only a rough look, Han Li did not think deeper and entered. This was because he had already felt over ten vibrations of magic power within the building, all of which were on par with his own. Only cultivators on the stage of Foundation Establishment or greater could release such spiritual power.

He entered the teahouse and swept his gaze across without stopping in the slightest. Then he went up to the second floor. This was because on the first floor, there were only mortals without the slightest magic power.

Although there were a few cultivators on the second floor, the majority of them were of the Qi Condensation stage. They were fundamentally unable to enter Han Lis eyes at this moment. Han Li felt the fluctuation of magic power grow greater as he approached the third floor, Han Lis real objective. freewenovel.cm

Chapter 251: Destruction

Seeing Mo Caihuans appearance, Han Li knew that now was not the time to ask for the whole story, so he no longer pursued it. Just like that, Mo Caihuan brought him to a small store on a side road, then stopped.

This place? Han Li was slightly amazed, and he glanced at Mo Caihuan inquisitively.

Yes, this is the place! My mother and I do some small business here, we only wanted to earn some spirit stones to buy some medicinal pills to suppress her illness, Mo Caihuan said somewhat embarrassed as her face reddened. Then, she took the lead and walked in.

Seeing this, Han Li smiled. He didnt say anything and simply followed her inside.

Mother, look who Ive brought here!

Han Li had just stepped into the store when he heard Mo Caihuan speak as if she were presenting a treasure! Next, another female voice that Han Li was familiar with also spoke, but it was somewhat older.

Who else could come? Ever since your eldest uncle Zhu died, only the neighbor, Aunt Xiang Lian, has come to see us!

There was no doubting that this voice was Lady Yans voice, although it was much more hoarse than before!

No, Senior Martial Brother has come. I ran into Senior Martial Brother in the castle! Mo Caihuan excitedly shouted.

Senior Martial Brother? Didnt your few Senior Martial Brothers die a long time ago! You silly child, your mind is probably becoming muddled, Lady Yan brought up, clearly somewhat worried.

At this time, Han Li was already clear on the circumstances in the store.

A sixty- or seventy-foot small room, numerous wooden counters with neatly placed low-grade talismans placed on them, and a few unprofitable materials. There was also a wooden door leading to the inner rooms, and behind the wooden counter was a woman lying on a bamboo armchair, gazing at Mo Caihuan in front of her with a worry-stricken face.

This was none other than Lady Yan, whom he had not seen for nearly ten years!

However, her appearance had aged significantly, and from her face it was clear that she was ill, one could only see a shadow of the formerly beautiful woman between her eyebrows.

Han Lis entrance naturally attracted the attention of Lady Yan. When she saw clearly that it was Han Li, she first was shocked and couldnt help but want to stand up, but this clearly was not something that she, with her severe sickness, could do, she only straightened half of her body before she once again fell back down. The nearby Mo Caihuan hurriedly reached out and held her up.

You are Han Li? Lady Yan strenuously panted a few times, like Mo Caihuan, her shock was not small, but in addition to her shock, a trace of expectation and happiness appeared on her face.

Han Li naturally knew what the other person was thinking in her heart, but after hesitating for a moment, he still took a few steps over and greeted her respectfully:

Fourth Martial Mother, greetings!

You…… you are still willing to recognize me as your teachers wife? You dont hold a grudge about what happened back then? Happiness flashed across Lady Yans face upon hearing Han Li call her Fourth Martial Mother, but she also asked this out of suspicion, not daring to believe it.

What happened back then, when we were determining who was in the wrong, me or Master Mo, we will not talk about it for now. However, the master-disciple relationship between me and Master Mo was genuine, thus, I still should call you Martial Mother, Han Li replied, his expression calm.

As for the issue of the poison he forced into me, its even more irrelevant! Arent I standing here in perfect condition? Han Li added carelessly. Now, based on his identity as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he naturally did not need to hold a grudge against these mortals. The furious disputes he had with Lady Yan and his masters other wives, he naturally did not place them in his eyes.

Yes, based on your intellect your life should be very good in the cultivating world! Not like me and your other Martial Mothers, who have all become stray dogs…… sigh…… Lady Yan had just sighed with regret when her face suddenly became blood-red, and she was hit by a bout of coughing.

Mother, youre okay, right? Senior Martial Brother…… Mo Caihuan began to panic, and she hurriedly began to gently stroke Lady Yans chest. Her gaze towards Han Li was filled with pleading.

Let me take a look!

Han Li could not resist Mo Caihuans grief-filled gaze, he gently sighed, then reached his hand out and grasped the pulse on Lady Yans wrist. After a brief moment, his expression naturally relaxed, and then he said:

Its not serious, its just that her old wound has begun to act up again. Her illness is a result of this wound compounded with the lack of rest and years of overly taxing her mind and body!

Is it easy to cure? Mo Caihuan asked anxiously.

Dont worry, if I had to deal with these old wounds ten years ago, it truly would have been somewhat difficult! But now, its a trivial matter! Han Li said comfortingly. Then, he took out a box of needles from his storage pouch and performed an acupuncture technique on Lady Yan, causing her to immediately stop coughing!

In the future, take one pill every day. After ten or so days, you should be completely cured! Han Li said self-confidently as he pulled out a small bottle and handed it to Lady Yan.

Lady Yans whole body did not feel uncomfortable at all! The disease that had plagued her for years actually and truly had gone without returning. At this time, she glowed as if she had been revitalized and gotten a few years younger. Now that she received the bottle, she felt her mood surge even more, what was she to say?

Han Li…… Lady Yan had only just begun to express her gratitude when Han Li spoke and interrupted her.

Now, can you tell me exactly what happened to the Mo Estate, as well as how you guys arrived at Yan Ling Castle? Han Li still wanted to understand exactly how this had occurred.

A sorrowful expression appeared on Lady Yans face upon hearing this, and she slowly began to recount what happened that year!

It turned out that when Han Li had taken care of Ouyang Feitian of the Hegemons Villa, it truly had allowed the Fearsome Flood Dragon Association, which had been prepared for it, to take a large advantage and swallow up the greater half of the land and benefits. However, the other overlord in the State of Lan, the Rainbow Sect, responded rather quickly as well, swallowing the remaining smaller half. In this way, the State of Lan now consisted of two powers living side by side.

But since the equilibrium between the three powers had been broken, naturally the same mountain could not house two tigers!

In the end, when the Mo Estate-led Fearsome Flood Dragon Association and the Rainbow Sect exchanged blows, they discovered that they had made a grave mistake! They should not have let Ouyang Feitian die like that! This Rainbow Sects strength had vastly exceeded the outward strength that they displayed. In just one battle, the Fearsome Flood Dragon Association suffered a huge defeat.

After that, the Fearsome Flood Dragon Association was pulled up from its roots, and the Mo Estate also met with attacks from numerous experts. The helpless women could only break through the siege and run for their lives. In the end, Second Wife Lady Li and Fifth Wife Lady Wang lost their lives when breaking through, and when the others escaped from the siege, they immediately split up and went into hiding.

As a result of their actions, Lady Yan and Mo Caihuan were heavily pursued. Just when it seemed the two were about to lose their lives, a middle-aged man who called himself Yan Zhu saved Lady and, upon obtaining their consent, brought them into Yan Ling Castle, becoming mortals of the Yan Clan fortress.

Yan Shu was only a Qi Condensation, low-status disciple in Yan Ling Castle, and his ability was limited, but he still treated both Lady Yan and her daughter very well.

After a year, Lady Yan decided to bluntly marry this person to repay him for saving them. But because Mo Caihuans beauty was so moving, out of fear of it attracting trouble, Lady Yan decided to publicly proclaim that Mo Caihuan was a widow who had been married before. After cursing her husband to die, she entered within the castle. In this way, when Mo Caihuan had someone in her heart and wanted to genuinely marry someone, she could give up her surname to whomever she chose.

Lady Yan and her daughter actually lived two peaceful years inside the castle. Unfortunately, Yan Zhu was involved in an accident while carrying out a mission for the clan and was buried in a foreign land. Suddenly, Lady Yan and her daughter had no one to rely on, nor could they leave the castle. They could only continue to depend solely on Yan Ling Castle and use their pension of spirit stones to start up a small shop, doing whatever bleak business they could.

As long as they continued like this, although the stores income was not great, it was enough to allow Lady Yan to see a doctor and buy medicine and keep the illness repressed. However, the store that always sent their store low-grade talismans suddenly became inaccessible to them, causing Lady Yans small store to be on the verge of collapse.

What kind of person was Lady Yan? She immediately saw through the core issue of the situation. After analyzing the situation, she discovered the person who was messing with their shop behind the scenes.

As it turned out, some cultivator who lived nearby had taken a liking to Mo Caihuan after seeing the mother and daughter walk past his door often. He actually did not care about the rumors of Mo Caihuan having cursed her husband and directly proposed a request to marry Mo Caihuan. Lady Yan naturally would not agree, and so in the end, this cultivator left in a rage.

As such, the person messing with things behind the scenes naturally was ready to emerge!

When Han Li ran into Mo Caihuan on the street today, it just so happened to be when Mo Caihuan was looking for another supplier and had a large argument.

Lady Yan thoroughly and slowly spoke, while Mo Caihuan occasionally added a few sentences. Han Li roughly understood the whole story at this point! However, when hearing that Mo Caihuan was being forced to marry someone, he couldnt help but gently laugh a few times.

Who would expect that there were actually people who were willing to forcefully take the little demoness! However, this little demoness had truly grown into a big demoness in the years that he had not seen her, with a figure that could kill many people!

Han Li, after so many years of cultivation, your cultivation should have advanced beyond the ninth layer, right? Lady Yan glanced over Han Li once again before politely asking. Having stayed in Yan Ling Castle over these years, although she had no way of cultivating, she knew quite a bit of common knowledge regarding the cultivation world.

Its decent! Martial Mother no doubt wants me to deal with this cultivators pestering, this person must be trouble, no? Han Li gently laughed before straightforwardly speaking.

Hearing this, Lady Yan was somewhat embarrassed and relieved! From Han Lis tone, it seemed that he was willing to help.

Chapter 250 Meeting an Old Friend.

Chapter 250: Meeting an Old Friend

As Han Li wished to be far away from Dong Xuaner, Senior Martial Brother Feng and Yan Yu naturally looked forward to this!

Thus, not only did Yan Yu not attempt to stop him, but he even very warmly gave him a jade slip containing a map of Yan Ling Castle so that Han Li could save some time and directly head to his destination instead of running all over the place like a dizzy fly.

As for Dong Xuaner, although she felt very surprised that Han Li had suddenly let go and stopped restricting her, she was naturally very happy that she had regained her independence and, like a fish in water, could be among many male cultivators. Of course, she still used an astonished expression to glance at Han Li a few times, no matter how much she thought about it, she could not decipher the intentions behind his movements.

Intentions? Hmph, its just that I dont want to carry around a burden with me. Also, moving as an individual is much more unrestrained! Han Li thought extremely leisurely while walking on the azure stone roads of Yan Ling Castle, his hands clasped behind his back. From time to time, he would gaze at the shops to his left and right.

These were all selling talisman, tool, and pill refinement materials, and there were also a few that sold low-grade magic tools, however, the store owners were mostly mortals with no magic power.

This was not that strange, the land of the entire Yan Ling Castle was extremely large, and the population was around a few hundred thousand. However, those who had spiritual roots and could cultivate magic techniques were only a small portion, the vast majority were all mortals.

Of these mortals, who originally should have been living in the secular world, some did not have spiritual roots but were of the bloodline of the Yan Clan, while others were relatives of Yan Clan disciples. After all, marriages only between fellow members of the Yan Clan was something that was highly inappropriate, so they appropriately assimilated some new blood, allowing the Yan clan to continue to be preserved and strengthened.

Of course, to maintain secrecy, these mortals who had entered the Yan Ling Castle could never leave the city, they could only grow old and die of sickness here. Although they no longer had to worry about basic necessities, it was still an extremely sorrowful matter.

The new people who had been transferred in were not so bad, at least they had seen the teeming world outside. However, those who had been born in the castle but did not have spiritual roots did not have even a single opportunity to see the outside world.

Even so, of the mortals who initially entered the castle, not a single one was coerced! They all were at the end of their ropes or had received the great aid of the Yan Clan, and were willing for it to be this way. Adding on the fact that Yan Ling Castle was heavily guarded and was shrouded by formations and mortals who tried to secretly leave the castle were immediately killed upon discovery, no one had heard yet of any mortal successfully escaping from this area.

Of course, Han Li did not guess this information, rather, it was a small piece of information included on the jade slip with the map. Thus, Han Li had a rough impression of this Yan Ling Castle in his mind.

Now, he was headed to a teahouse in the city. This was because, based on Han Lis understanding, the majority of cultivators liked good tea very much, and a teahouse was an essential location for all cultivators to visit. Han Li felt that he could perhaps meet up with some other cultivators there and join up with a small group, this was an opportunity to exchange that was very difficult to come by. After all, to completely ignore the outside world was also not desirable!

At the end of this stone street, near a three-way intersection, one should be able to see the teahouse sign. Han Li, thinking in this way, couldnt help but quicken his steps.

However, the sound of an intense argument between a male and a female suddenly could be heard from some shop to the side. Next, following a males angry howls, a dressed-up young woman angrily walked out from the room, directly rushing towards the stone road and just so happened to run into a flabbergasted Han Li.

This young woman was extremely beautiful, so Han Li, who possessed the same weakness as every other male, couldnt help but absent-mindedly glance at her. In the end, when Han Li saw clearly the young womans appearance, he instantly stopped in place, shocked.

The young woman, seeing Han Lis gazing at her without restraint, felt incredibly aggravated in her heart!

However, she had also lived in the castle for a long time, although she had no magic power, she could tell Han Lis identity as a cultivator based on his attire. Although because she was angry and humiliated she did not pay attention to Han Lis appearance, only feeling that he seemed somewhat familiar, she still strongly resisted her anger, gently lowering her head yet saying stiffly:

Esteemed cultivator, could you let this young woman pass? I am already married! This esteemed individual, gazing at a common young woman in this way, are you not worried that you are lacking in proper manners?

After saying this sentence, the young woman was not actually worried, after all, inside Yan Ling Castle, discipline was tight, and there were restrictions preventing cultivators from disturbing the lives of mortals. The punishment for disobeying this was extremely severe! Naturally, mortals also had to preserve their absolute respect for cultivators, if they neglected this, the cultivators could deal with them as they wished.

In addition, because they were in a public place, she was even more unafraid that the other person would have any kind of improper conduct.

But the young woman had lowered her head for a long time, yet she did not see the cultivator in front of her move at all. Since he did seem to intend to allow her to pass yet did not openly reprimand her either, this caused her to feel somewhat shocked, she couldnt help but raise her graceful body and glanced over.

In the end, an impulsive face with an enigmatic smile appeared before her eyes. This faces familiarity immediately brought the young woman to a night in a rear courtyard ten years ago, the scene of an incomparably stingy Senior Martial Brother and a clever, sly little girl arguing with each other was vivid in her mind!

Senior Martial Brother?

Junior Martial Sister!

The young woman finally recognized this face that had not changed at all. Han Li, after hearing the other person call him Senior Martial Brother, became absolutely sure that this beautiful enough to eat young woman was truly the clever, sly little girl he had met many years agoMo Caihuan, Doctor Mos youngest daughter, the one whom he had personally called Junior Apprentice Sister!

Are you really Senior Martial Brother Han Li? Mo Caihuan was first extremely stunned. She asked with mixed feelings, but she still appeared to not dare to believe it.

Is the Winding Fragrance Pill I gave you still effective? Han Li suddenly asked in a hushed tone.

Senior…… Senior Martial Brother, it really is you! Seeing that Han Li had named the gift he had given her back then, Mo Caihuan no longer had any doubt. Her eyes suddenly turned red, and she began to sob, as if she had been greatly wronged.

Han Li was dumbfounded at the moment! After all, they were still on the stone road, so there were still passerbys and a few cultivators walking through, if this beautiful young woman were seen crying in front of him, wouldnt all kinds of assumptions made about him?!

Thinking of this, Han Li scratched his head, then summoned his courage and said to Mo Caihuan:

Junior Martial Sister, how about we find a different place to talk! This does not seem to be the right place to have a conversation.

En!…… Ill listen to Senior Martial Brother, Mo Caihuan said obediently, temporarily stopping her crying.

Her behavior just now greatly shocked Han Li! After all, the Mo Caihuan in his memories was like a little demoness, for her to suddenly be so gentle and obedient was truly something that he was not used to. But what place was relatively peaceful? Han Li thought to himself and glanced at the street somewhat melancholically.

Come to my house! My mother is also there, Mo Caihuan suddenly opened her mouth and said after she had calmed down a little.

Fourth Martial Mother is also at Yan Ling Castle?

Han Li was shocked!

It seemed like something big had really happened at the Mo Estate. Otherwise, with Lady Yan being the head of the Mo Estate, they would not lightly leave that place.

Yes, Senior Martial Brother! My mother is afflicted by a very severe illness! You must save her! Tears flashed in Mo Caihuans eyes as she bitterly begged him.

Okay, if theres anything, we can talk about it once we reach your mothers place. As long as it isnt an incurable disease, Senior Martial Brother can still cure it! Seeing Mo Caihuans pitiful appearance, Han Li naturally thought of the carefree life that she led at the Mo Estate. Thus, his heart couldnt help but soften, and he comforted her with his words.

En! I trust Senior Martial Brothers words. That year, Second Elder Sister said that Senior Martial Brothers medical technique was already above hers. Now that youre here, my mother can be saved!

Hearing Han Lis promise, Mo Caihuan stopped weeping and began to laugh. When he saw her tender and beautiful appearance, Han Li was unable to stop himself from becoming absent-minded, luckily, he immediately sobered up before he made a fool of himself.

Lets go, my house is not far from here. As soon as we pass through one more street, well be there. When my mother meets Senior Martial Brother, she will definitely be very happy! Mo Caihuan very naturally pulled onto Han Lis sleeve, leading him forwards as they walked. She seemed to be elated, as if she had found a pillar to lean on.

A young woman taking the initiative to pull along a male, walking on the street in public, naturally attracted the sidelong glances of many bystanders. Luckily, Han Lis attire as a cultivator meant that nobody dared to say anything unpleasant in front of the two of them, as for what they would discuss when they were far away, it would be difficult to say!

Junior Martial Sister, how did you and your mother end up here? Did something happen at the Mo Estate? Han Li and Mo Caihuan had been walking shoulder-to-shoulder. Just when Mo Caihuan was not paying attention, he gently retrieved his sleeve and asked, not revealing his thoughts.

This matter will take a long time to explain! The Mo Estate was destroyed seven years ago, and the Fearsome Flood Dragon Association was also expelled! Upon hearing this, Mo Caihuan faintly trembled, and her expression darkened as she responded.

Then what about the other two Mo Junior Martial Sisters and their mothers? Although Han Li had long since guessed the situation pretty well, he still sighed and asked about the situation of her other family members.

Second and Fifth Mother both died, and Im not sure about the rest. Because my mother and I had to kill our way out and at the time everything was too messy, everyone could only escape on their own! Mo Caihuans voice began to shake. Clearly, she was suffering internally.

Note: Han Li meets Mo Caihuan and Lady Yan in Chapter 109

Chapter 249: Competition

With every wave of the fan, dense green fog shot out from the fan, directly heading toward the green-robed eccentric in front. With these seven to eight fan waves, the purple fog had long become incredibly thick and tightly enveloped the other person, forming a large purple sphere!

The green-robed eccentric was enshrouded in a sphere of black Qi, which blocked the green fog from entering it.

The black Qi and the green fog incessantly roiled and bit at each other, as if they were both alive. But regardless of how it was seen, under the control of the Yan Clan disciple, the green fog had a large advantage and was steadily suppressing the black Qi further and further.

My cousins Bone Rotting Treasure Fan is an extremely well-known top-grade magic tool, if one comes into contact with even a tiny amount of the poisonous fog it releases, it will definitely melt away ones flesh. However, my cousin always used to believe that this fan is too vicious, and so he was unwilling to use it lightly. But now that he is taking this seriously and has used it immediately, it is apparent that he has already determined not to allow the other person to retreat with their entire body intact!

Seeing this, Yan Yu smiled exuberantly, explaining to the Dong Xuaner standing to the side.

Whoa! Is this fan really so well known? Do you know how it would compare to the famous Wind Lightning Fan? Which one is more powerful? Dong Xuaner lightly smiled, and the corner of her mouth raised slightly, putting on an exciting, foxy charm.

Based on power alone, this fan may not be as strong as the Wind Lightning Fan. But as long as a cultivator with wood attribute spiritual roots uses it, the magic tool can be easily controlled unlike the Wind Lightning Fan, Unless one has both wind and thunder attribute spiritual roots, one cannot release the Wind Lightning Fans full power! Thus, this Bone Rotting Fans value is even above that of the Wind Lightning Fan! Yan Yu was barely able to suppress the fantasies in his thoughts and carefully explained it, his heart beating wildly upon seeing Dong Xuaners enchanting smile.

What rubbish! This kind of a common top-grade magic tool, how can you even compare it to the Wind Lightning Fan? To have even one-tenth of its power would already be considered decent! In reality, I think that this fan is not even as powerful as the magic tool I possess, the Purple Light Cymbals. A jealous expression surfaced on Senior Martial Brother Feng. Dong Xuaner and Yan Yu were talking and laughing with one another, so he intentionally spoke sardonically.

You dare to look down upon the magic tools that my Yan Clan refines? Good! Let me see the power of your Purple Light Cymbals, then! Yan Yu, hearing the other person belittle the Bone Rotting Fans power like that, couldnt help but want to test the other person a little out of anger.

Good, I was just wanting to experience the magic power of the Yan Clans gifted disciple anyways! Senior Martial Brother Feng heard the other persons words, then coldly laughed once and immediately agreed.

The two had seemingly forgotten all about their common enemy Han Li for the moment.

Ah, forget about it, this junior sister was only carelessly asking! Why is it necessary to become so enraged? The two Senior Martial Brothers should each take a step back, is this not possible? Dong Xuaner seemed as if she was discouraging them, but in reality this caused the two people to be unwilling to show weakness in front of their sweetheart. Neither of them was willing to lose face in front of Dong Xuaner.

Of course, for these two people to immediately begin fighting was also not entirely likely! After all, the two of them were only jealous of each other, what they said earlier was all only said in a moment of anger! They were still aware of the misgivings in their heart. However, if Dong Xuaner were to tease both sides with a few more sentences, the outcome would be difficult to predict!

Although Han Li did not care about this conflict, he still heard the things going on beside him very clearly and couldnt help but secretly shake his head. He felt that this wicked and unruly woman was truly a demon who stirred up trouble, sure enough, there would be disturbances no matter where they went. No wonder that Hong Fu always wanted him to control this little girl.

Even so, both the one surnamed Feng and Yan Yu both did not appear to be stupid people, so how come now they seemed to be so impulsive and aggressive? Could this Dong Xuaners seductive technique actually be so powerful? Would even late Foundation Establishment cultivators unwittingly have their mental states affected?

After Han Li thought about it again, he couldnt help but feel inwardly shocked!

However, Han Li was disinclined to ask these two muddled people! As for which one of them survived, what did it matter to him?

But Han Li also felt that it was somewhat strange. No matter how this flirtatious Dong Xuaner could bewitch people into falling head over heels for her, in his eyes, Dong Xuaner had no charm whatsoever, nor did he get aroused.

In reality, Han Li wasnt the only one who wondered about this matter, Dong Xuaner was even more depressed! Her seduction technique, for some unknown reason, was actually completely ineffective against the most annoying person. Otherwise, she wouldve sent him turning about in circles, how could she let him be such threat on the journey here? rewebnol.cm

Just when Han Li and Dong Xuaner were both thinking about such things, the situation in the arena suddenly drastically changed.

The black Qi enveloped by the green fog suddenly contracted and began to thinly spread out, in the blink of an eye, the green-robed person who was deeply hidden suddenly came into view. The few skulls surrounding him opened their mouths and began to furiously suck in the black Qi all around, causing the black Qi to thin.

Although the opposing Yan Clan member did not know what the other person intended to do, since the other person had destroyed his own defenses, he naturally would not be polite. He immediately pointed the fan in his hands, and the green fog immediately surged forwards just when the black Qi had no power to respond!

Brat, you want to show off in front of me just based on some poisonous fog? You are acting quite recklessly! You still dont know yet that we are all Martial Ancestors who play with poison! the green-robed person guffawed, laughing strangely a few times.

Next, he stretched out a palm and quickly tapped the top of those skulls. These skulls immediately expanded to the size of chariot wheels. Their ghastly white exterior was then covered in a layer of black Qi, appearing even more strange and malevolent.

Suddenly, they sucked in all of the remaining black Qi and abruptly opened their large mouths, absorbing the green fog that had originally been blocked outside into their mouths. In addition, with every breath they sucked in, they expanded slightly as if they were eating.

Across from him, Yan Yus elder cousin was shocked. He hurriedly directed the treasure fan in his hand, wanting to retrieve the green fog, but clearly he was already too late. Only one-third of the original poisonous fog could retreat, the majority was all swallowed up by the opponents skulls.

The yellow-green surface of the fan became pitch black, causing all the members of the Yan Clan to feel pain in their hearts, they knew that from today onwards, the power of this Bone Rotting Fan would be greatly reduced!

This Yan Clan disciple had yet to pull himself together from the destruction of his magic tool when the aggressively expanding huge skulls, under the control of the green-robed person, flew towards him making wu wu noises. In a flash, they appeared before his eyes, causing him to be greatly frightened, hurriedly reaching his hand towards his storage pouch.

However, those skulls simultaneously opened their mouths, and numerous streaks of pitch-black columns of light simultaneously shot out, converging into a huge column of light. It actually instantaneously broke a hole in the Yan Clan members protective yellow wind, knocking him out. He lost consciousness and fell through the air with a gudong.

A Yan Clan disciple standing to the side, seeing that the victor had already been determined, was naturally unwilling to see a member of his clan fall and be severely injured, so he immediately flew out alone to catch Yan Yus cousin, then flew back.

The Ghost Spirit Sects profound techniques are, as expected, peerless and exquisite, our Yan clan actually lost four out of five of the matches. Should we begin the sixth match next? a Yan Clan elder stepped out and said coldly to those who called themselves the Ghost Spirit Sect. Despite his aged appearance, his eyes shone brightly.

Lets forget about it! Its not too late to hold the remaining five matches after the Yan Clans Life and Death Halls disciple comes. I have long heard of the great reputation of the Yan Clans blood cultivator! A mysterious person wearing a silver demonic mask stepped out from the group of Ghost Spirit Sect disciples. From his gentle, refined, and rich voice, he seemed to be a very young male.

Okay! Since the young Sect Master really has such refined interest, my Yan Clan is naturally willing to accommodate! Then, todays competition will temporarily end here! The elder was first shocked upon hearing this, however, unwilling to show weakness, he agreed, then waved his sleeve, turned around, and left.

The young Sect Master did not mind. He gently laughed, then elegantly turned around and brought his men, leaving the area.

The other onlooking cultivators, after taking in this treat for their eyes, also silently began to disappear.

Han Li gently shook his head when he suddenly heard the sound of Yan Yu muttering to himself, How is this possible, my cousin actually also lost? He is an expert of our Martial Arms Hall!

What expert, wasnt he still easily defeated by the opponent? Senior Martial Brother Feng curled his lips, he naturally would not easily let an opportunity to attack his love rival slip by.

You? Yan Yus face revealed an expression of rage which was about to flare up, but Dong Xuaners following sentence immediately delighted him.

Senior Martial Brother Yan Yu, I have been traveling for numerous days and am somewhat tired, can you arrange for a suitable room to allow this junior sister to rest a moment? Any other exchange activities can wait until tomorrow! Dong Xuaner said lazily, suddenly stretching her lithe waist.

Of course I can! Junior Martial Sister Dong, I will bring you to a room specifically prepared for female cultivators. Junior Martial Brother Han and others, do as you please! Yan Yu happily said, appearing as if he were putting on a show.

Han Li lightly laughed, he didnt have any objections.

He had already safely brought Dong Xuaner to Yan Ling Castle, thus successfully finishing his duty. As for any other matters, he couldnt worry about them, and he didnt want to worry about them! This being the case, he lightly mentioned that he wanted to take a look at the surroundings, then left the group of people.

Chapter 248: Rivals

Normally in a competition, casualties and injuries are nothing, a very common matter. But these people dont cultivate any cultivation techniques. Each and every one of them uses poison and Yin magic arts of the Devilish Dao. All the disciples who went against them were defeated. They either indescribably fainted or were poisoned by mysterious means. All of their injuries were extremely cruel and are unable to be easily treated. But fortunately, because these people felt a bit of fear being inside Yan Ling Castle, there were no serious injuries or deaths. This really is the only silver lining! Sigh, if you two currently saw the Yan Clan on stage, it would truly be too shameful! Yan Yu said with an embarrassed expression.

When we went left, we heard that the elders were no longer able to hold their ground and had already called Elder Brothers subordinates, the Martial Arms Hall disciples. They are the elite disciples of the Yan Clan, cultivating secret magics. They will certainly teach these fellows a lesson. Yan Ling could not help but say this, waving a clenched fist.

Making trouble, what does a little girl know about fighting and killing? Right now, these guest have already had us come to receive them and bring them back. Hurry, have Uncle Li send more disciples to welcome the guests, else would you have the other guests wait longer? Yan Yu stiffened his face and rebuked his little sister. Then he sent the unhappy young girl on her way.

At that moment, Yan Yu turned towards Han Li and Dong Xuaner and explained, Because there had recently been many guests, there have been many shadier characters mixed in among them. As a result, a portion of the protection formation guarding the Yan Clan Castle has been activated. Currently within the castle, there has been many particular areas in the castle that no longer allow the use of sound transmission talismans and other long-distance magic techniques. Thus, I could only send my younger sister off! My younger sister and I werent originally supposed to welcome guests, but the castle is currently short of hands and there have been many people harboring malicious intentions dropping on our door, forcing us to temporarily lend a hand. After Yan Yu said this, his face sunk as he gazed into the distance, watching the magic battle between the Yan Clan disciple and the eccentric.

That being said, Senior Martial Brother Yu is an elite disciple of the Yan Clan. Surely you are of a high position in the Yan Clan! Dong Xuaner eyes gleamed as she said this with a sweet smile. Since she was already beautiful, this suddenly strong grace caused Yan Yu to despondently sink into her gaze for a moment.

This… Its nothing! Yan Yu restlessly muttered to himself. He didnt know what to say. He only felt that this young lady Dong was far too beautiful, as if she were the perfect sweetheart of his dreams!

She giggled! This…

Senior Brother Yan, I dont know if it is convenient, but could we go look a look at the competition over there? This one wants to see who dared to cause trouble at the sacred Yan Clan!

Dong Xuaner felt that Yan Yus expression was rather amusing and laughed crisply several times. She wanted to tease him some more, but she did not think that Han Li would suddenly speak and interrupt what she was going to say next!

Ah… you want to watch? Of course you can! This match is against my own Senior Cousin of the Martial Arms Hall. His Dao spells are refined to the point where he is among the top ten. Surely he can give his opponent a hard time! Han Li had roused Yan Yu. At first, he stared blankly, but he soon delightedly replied.

When Han Li heard this, he inwardly smiled. On one hand, Han Li knew that he had no reason to deny Yan Yu. On the other, he felt that this time, the chances for victory against Dong Xuaner were great, allowing him to feel refreshed.

As such, they flew toward the competition stage nearby and walked toward the crowd.

After Han Li walked closer, he became startled upon discovering that there were no less than a hundred cultivators watching. Furthermore, from their appearances, a majority of them werent from the State of Yue but rather travelers from other countries. It was truly strange!

Han Li was greatly puzzled, but as a guest, it wouldnt be proper for him to ask about too many things! He could only hold his curiosity in his belly and feign ignorance.

As for Dong Xuaner at the side, she was smiling and happily chatting with Yan Yu. However, she gave a slight look at Han Li with surprise in her eyes. It seemed she wasnt just a pillow embroidered pretty face after all!

It was unknown what this wicked and unruly girl planned to do, but she was the same as Han Li, although they felt that something was fishy, they didnt want to ask. This caused Han Li to be a bit gloomy.

Xuaner, you also came! This is great. I thought Martial Senior Hong Fu hadnt released you! Of three people who walked by, one was a male cultivator with an elegant face who happened to turn his head and saw Dong Xuaner. This person immediately wore an extremely happy expression and quickly walked over, calling her with great affection.

When this person ran over, Dong Xuaner stared with a smile, but Yan Yu grew somewhat annoyed. His gaze started to continuously flicker.

As an outsider, Han Lis expression hadnt changed in the slightest! He clearly understood that this person was most likely one of Dong Xuaners previous toys! Could this be the Feng Clan youngster that his masters wife had previously mentioned?

Senior Martial Brother Feng! I truly did not think that Martial Senior Du would send Senior Martial Brother to this assembly! An exceptional expression flashed on Dong Xuaners face, and after she rolled her eyes, she calmly greeted him as if this person was an ordinary friend.

This caused Yan Yus expression to improve by much, but this Senior Martial Brother Feng was startled and immediately paid attention to Yan Yu and Han Li who were at Dong Xuaners side.

Fortunately, Han Li saw this persons gaze. He then faintly smiled and took a half step back from Dong Xuaner, revealing his innocence. But when he saw Yan Yu giving an unrestrained gaze in return, Senior Martial Brother Feng clearly knew who his enemy was. His expression immediately darkened as he sized up Yan Yu several times.

Although Han Li found this scene somewhat funny, he was somewhat baffled! Rumors had it that Dong Xuaner and this Senior Martial Brother Feng had long wished to pair cultivate! But now, this wicked and unruly girl no longer treated this Senior Martial Brother Feng favorably! Could it be that the rumor was wrong?

As Han Li thought of this, Han Li shook his head, disinclined to further this matter. He didnt want to waste energy by pondering about such gossip.

As a result, he walked a few steps away, leaving the three behind.

Han Li didnt care if this Senior Martial Brother Feng and Yan Yu were rivals in love, and he cared even less about whether everything went Dong Xuaners way. At this moment, he was completely focused on the battle inside the light barrier.

Yan Yu truly did not boast!

This elder cousin of his was truly a sight to behold. The earth attribute Dao technique he used had reached perfection. He had rushed forth, summoning stones the size of several meters from his palm to smash the opposition. The barrage seemed endless. A yellow triangular banner was erected in front of him, summoning a yellow wind. The wind tightly wrapped around him as protection.

However, this green-robed opponent wasnt going to take it lying down! He madly hissed and fluttered like a viper, weaving a black net in front of him that wind and rain couldnt penetrate. The rocks were all bounced back by the net. A few happened to directly bounce back, keeping the hands and feet of that Yan Clan elite busy. As for magic tools, the green-robed opponent had six to seven shining white magic skulls floating all around him. It was unknown what purpose they served.

As such, one person wildly attacked and one steadily guarded, for the time being, a deadlock had occurred!

But it was very clear that these two were probing each other out and hadnt made any real moves. As a result, although the scene was very lively with stones flying throughout the sky and surging black Qi, they were both calm and composed, neither hurried nor impatient, the slightest appearance of strain was not shown.

As Han Li watched, he was entranced. But then he heard Dong Xuaner say, Senior Martial Brother Han, what do you say? This slightly distracted him. Without even turning his head, he reflexively replied, Yeah.

But when he said Yeah, Han Li immediately felt this was a mistake and hastily turned his head.

He only saw those two, who shouldve been hostile rivals in love, suddenly show an undesirable expression towards him as if they were teaming up in opposition of a common enemy.

It was obvious he had been framed by that wicked and unruly girl!

Youve heard it! Senior Martial Brother Han also admits it. I must stay close to him on this journey. This was an order that came from my own Master! Dong Xuaner lamented with a cute, pitiful appearance. She took advantage of the thoughtlessness from the twos infatuation and immediately had Han Li become the scapegoat, leaving him dumbfounded.

During his time of carelessness, this Dong Xuaner took advantage of this vulnerability and passed on two great annoyances onto him. It was obviously her revenge towards him because he had long used Hong Fus name on the journey to greatly suppress her. Surely if those two taught him a lesson, her mood would greatly improve.

Han Li looked at the two as they gazed onto him like prey and sighed. Just as he thought to say something, the twos expressions suddenly changed, and their gaze shifted onto the stage behind Han Li. Yan Yus expression became especially strained.

Seeing this scene, Han Li naturally realized that something had happened and hurriedly turned his head.

He saw the deadlock in the light barrier break!

The person from the Yan Clan had already stopped summoning the huge stones and was grasping a yellow-green paper fan with both hands. He strenuously waved his fan toward his opponent. This paper fan clearly shouldve been light but every time he waved the fan, he seemed to consume a great amount of physical strength, causing his face to lace with sweat! freewebnvel.cm

Chapter 247 Yan Siblings.

Chapter 247: Yan Siblings

Perhaps they had been too impatient, but to the sky west of the mountain peak, two black dots eventually appeared. Two huge two-headed demonic birds gradually flew closer. They were the Two-Headed Ducks he had previously seen at the Great South Gathering. Saddled upon the demonic beasts were a man and a woman.

When she saw that strangers had appeared, the originally lazy Dong Xuaner immediately roused her spirit and stood straight. She curiously stared at the large two-headed birds as they approached.

We are truly sorry for having you two wait so long. This one is Yan Yu. The other is Yan Ling, my younger sister. We have come to bring you to Yan Ling Castle. When the two ducks flew onto the mountain peak, the man and woman immediately jumped off. The young man firmly stood and said this with an apologetic tone.

It is no matter, we also didnt wait very long! Before Han Li could even open his mouth Dong Xuaner daintily said this with bright eyes after having seen this heroic-looking man, Yan Yu. Her voice was extremely smooth, causing Han Li to raise his eyebrow upon hearing her.

Hearing Dong Xuaners new voice, it was as if the wicked and unruly woman he spent the past few days with had transformed into a girl from a noble house!

Yan Yu naturally did not know of this. When he saw Dong Xuaner, a young woman as pretty as a flower, and heard her soft words aimed at him, his heart immediately shook, and a peculiar feeling rose. He straightened his back and brightly said, Actually, there were Yan Clan disciples waiting here for guests. However, the disciples that were waiting here had to take care of some mishap. As such, there was no one here and you two were neglected! On behalf of the Yan Clan, I, Yan Yu, apologize to the two of you and hope you do not take offense.

When Dong Xuaner heard this, she wore a smooth smile, and attraction flashed through her eyes. Just as she thought to say something else, Han Lis dull voice suddenly reached her ear, With Junior Martial Sisters appearance, arent you afraid of the repercussions from Martial Senior Hong Fu?

When she heard this, Dong Xuaners expression greatly changed. Her mouth opened, but no words came out. This bizarre scene caused the Yan siblings to be a bit puzzled!

Yan Ling was a young woman that was fifteen or sixteen years old. She seemed to be a lively and charming person. She continuously switched her gaze between Han Li and Dong Xuaner with her bright black eyes, giving people the impression that she was extremely clever.

It was as Junior Martial Sister Dong had said. It was nothing, you were only a bit late. This one is certain that the Yan Clan wouldnt deliberately treat guests coldly! However, I am a bit baffled. What sort of mishap did the disciples who were originally here to receive guests encounter? Could it be that they clashed against guests? Stopping Dong Xuaner careless use of the Spring Transformation Arts seduction, Han Li lightly coughed two times and said a few polite words. He then made an inquiry of this mishap that was mentioned under the guise of a joke.

This… When Yan Yu heard Han Lis words, he face wore a difficult expression. It was as if he were troubled about something and couldnt say it clearly!

Han Li, since it isnt convenient for this Senior Martial Brother Yu. Dont bother him as you wish! We should first travel to Yan Ling Castle and take a look. There should already be quite a few people there, yes?

Thats right. Let us go to Yan Ling Castle! There have already been many guests who arrived. They are currently discussing cultivation insights and are making all kinds of exchanges! Let us go now so you two should be able to participate.

When Dong Xuaner saw Yan Yu hesitate a bit, she said a few friendly words on his behalf and caused that Yan Clan disciple to greatly relax. He repeatedly agreed, and his good feelings toward Dong Xuaner grew even greater. At the side, Yan Ling faintly became aware of Dong Xuaners bad intentions and unhappily pouted with her small mouth.

At this moment, without paying heed to Dong Xuaner, Han Li only faintly smiled and nodded his head in agreement, saying, Then I must ask Senior Martial Brother Yan and Young Lady Yan to lead the way. Junior Martial Sister Dong and I are fine following from behind.

Noticing that Han Li didnt further press the question, Yan Yu grew happier. Then he said apologetically, I will first lead the way. I must ask that you diligently keep close. I hope you do not take offense!

Although Yan Yu said this politely, Han Li clearly sensed that his words were largely directed to Dong Xuaner. It seemed that this Yan Clan disciple had already quickly fallen to Dong Xuaners gentle grasp.

Han Li inwardly laughed coldly several times. He was disinterested in getting involved with Dong Xuaners absurd matters and feigned ignorance. Then he took out Li Huayuans invitation letter, nimbly handing it over to Yan Yu. That Dong Xuaner also took out her invitation letter from Female Immortal Hong Fu and handed it over with her slim lily-white hands. The alluring scent of her body and the luster of her jade-white skin dazzled Yan Yu for a moment, and he actually forgot to accept the letter.

His little sister was no longer able to stand idle and angrily took the invitation in place of Yan Yu. Her elder brother was then woken up by Dong Xuaners soft chuckles, causing him to deeply blush.

There are no problems with Junior Martial Brother Han and Junior Martial Sister Dongs invitation cards. Let us set off then!

After Yan Yu handed back their invitations, he mounted the two-headed duck, feeling strange. He occasional stole a few glances at Dong Xuaner on the way. But at this moment, that wicked and unruly girl was actually displaying a decent and honorable appearance. This caused the Yan Clan elites imagination to run wild!

The four leaped off the ground in succession and headed straight back to where Yan Clan siblings had come from. frewebnoel.com

After flying for tens of kilometers, the group landed at an area between two mountains.

At this moment, Yan Yu searched for a command tile he had on hand and firmly held it with both hands, violently pouring spiritual power into it. Suddenly, the command tile emitted a magnificent yellow mist of light over a large area, shooting toward the empty area ahead of them.

When the yellow light swept past the originally empty area, a rainbow-colored thread of light suddenly appeared! Then this rainbow streak of light flashed and scattered before their eyes, revealing an imposing ancient castle in the originally empty mountain ridge.

It seemed the huge walls reached about a hundred meters in height. There were even countless tall buildings that reached over the walls. Han Li and Dong Xuaner felt this was rather unfamiliar and a bit too much to take in!

This is our Yan Clans most important location, Yan Ling Castle. We are honored to welcome Junior Martial Brother Han and Junior Martial Sister Dong! Yan Yu suddenly straightened his appearance before solemnly saying this.

Han Li smiled. Just as he thought to say something, at his side Dong Xuaner suddenly yelped Yi! She gazed at the castle with an expression full of shock.

Seeing the girl with such an expression, Han Li naturally followed her gaze.

He only saw a martial competition stage to the side of a castle with two floating, differently dressed male disciples in a confrontation. One was wearing the brown clothes of the Yan Clan, a man with a swift and fierce appearance. The other had a curled beard, gray eyes, dark skin and yellow hair. He was wearing an azure robe, he appeared quite strange!

There was a giant barrier of white light enveloping the stage, the barrier seemed to be sparkling. Outside of the light barrier, there stood two crowds, one to the east and one to the west. What was most eye-catching were the types of clothing worn by the two crowds. One of the crowds were standing in formation and were absolutely silent, having the bearing of regular training. They were those from the Yan Clan. The other crowd mostly consisted of eccentrics with curly beards. They were all wearing green robes and had green eyes and yellow hair. There were also a few average people in there.

After Han Li clearly saw this, he wore a somewhat amazed expression. He could not help but look at the Yan siblings to his side. Perhaps they had an explanation?

Without waiting for Han Li to open his mouth, Yan Yus expression became a bit unnatural after watching this scene. To the side, Yan Ling clenched a fist and said completely furiously, They actually started another challenge. They even act so viciously. This is truly outrageous!

When Han Li heard this, his heart shook. He then asked a probing question, Could it be that these people arent the Yan Clans guests?

Naturally, they arent! These fellows came knocking on our door and injured two of our disciples, a fifteen year-old Junior Martial Brother and a sixteen year-old Junior Martial Brother. Furthermore, they insisted on participating in the Treasure Seizing Assembly. I dont know what the elders were thinking, but they actually agreed. This is truly infuriating!

Yan Ling hadnt noticed Yan Yus gaze, a clear sign for her to stop. But she continued unrestrained, releasing a girls small temper. When Han Li saw this, he couldnt help but laugh! Yan Yu then wore an embarrassed expression, not knowing what to say!

It seems this is the main reason why we were waiting on the mountain peak for so long! Could Senior Martial Brother Yu tell Xuaner a few details? Without Han Li needing to inquire, Dong Xuaner curiously hooked onto Yan Yu as if she had bewitched him. After a moment of hesitation, Yan Yu gave a straightforward answer.

These people arrived this morning at our Yan Ling Castle. When they arrived outside the castle, they had no invitations and wanted to break through, injuring two of the Junior Martial Brothers who were receiving guests. When the other disciples hurried after received the request for help, intending to teach these fellows a lesson, they did not think that these people would actually take out a letter and a token that actually made the squad elders grow solemn. They even swallowed their words and courteously invited them into the castle.

However, these people didnt know their place, and immediately after entering Yan Ling Castle, they requested the Yan Clan to exchange pointers with them. After some consideration from the elders, they agreed to give them a bit of difficulty. The competition would be ten matches, all between Foundation Establishment disciples! I fought two competitions ago for several matches. As for the results… Yan Yu shook his head, his expression somewhat mournful. It was clear that the Yan Clan was in a disadvantageous position.

Chapter 246: Dong Xuaner

This Martial Aunt Hong Fu brought the young woman to the back room and had her examine the flawless arm of the deeply blushing Dong Xuaner. The gecko cinnabar on it revealed that her chastity was shown to actually be intact. This caused Han Lis Masters Wife to be greatly shocked!

From the appearance of her flirtatious behavior, how could this Dong Xuaner possibility not have had intercourse! On the day that the couple tried to renege on the matter of pair cultivation, they had pretended to not know of the rumors and remained ambiguous.

However, they completely didnt expect that the girls reputation had long been common knowledge. This very matter was what drove the couple to renege on their agreement for the sake of their reputation.

While the young woman was astonished, Hong Fu explained to her. Because her disciple desired the wondrous effect of preserving her appearance, she had first cultivated the top-grade magic technique she had on hand, the Spring Transformation Art, which altered the bearing of her appearance though cultivation. A few cultivators with women essence identification techniques had seen Dong Xuaner and assumed she had already lost her virginity, giving birth to many unflattering rumors.

It was without a doubt that this disciple truly did not care much for her own reputation and actually had a rather familiar relationship with many male cultivators. However, because of the seductive effect of the Spring Transformation Arts along with her extraordinary status, to have no illicit affairs with any of the male cultivators who were circling around her was a truly remarkable and unexpected matter.

However, the male cultivators who stayed by her side grew more numerous as Dong Xuaner gradually formed a habit of shooting flirty looks at young men, immediately planting the strange notion that she wanted them to get underneath her skirt. This even went far enough as to cause discord between a few men, all rivals for her affection!

Fortunately, as a prerequisite for Hong Fu allowing this girl to cultivating the Spring Transformation Art, she was not allowed to throw away her chastity. If she didnt find any trace of the gecko cinnabar, Master Hong Fu would have immediately dispersed her magic power and would have forced her to live on as a mortal. This was to prevent Dong Xuaner, who had bewitchment techniques from cultivating the Spring Transformation Art, from ruining the principles of the Dong Clan.

Underneath very restrictive conditions, although Dong Xuaner had often sent flirting glances at these young men, she hadnt dared to step too far out of line!

However, these small antics slowly reached Hong Fus ears and caused this female Core Formation cultivator to become furious. She firmly punished Dong Xuaner and immediately confined her in a restrictive formation for a period of time.

But it was already too late, and Dong Xuaner terrible reputation had already spread throughout Yellow Maple Valley. This rumor had quickly spread and was fundamentally impossible to stifle. Even the Core Formation cultivator Hong Fu was unable to do anything about this!

Currently, even if those cultivators who knew of her reputation found out that Dong Xuaner had truly remained chaste, they wouldnt dare to become pair cultivation companions for the sake of preserving their own reputation.

However, she had reached a stage of cultivation for Spring Transformation where she was required to pair cultivate in order to progress her magic power, else it would regress.

As for those cultivators who still sought Dong Xuaner, Hong Fu did not find any that satisfied her, finding faults in their moral character and lewd attempts. But eventually she made a trip to Li Huayuans Immortals cave and chose Han Li.

Having heard all of this, the young woman wore a very embarrassed expression and returned to Li Huayuans side. After she told her husband, they both remained silent for a good amount of time.

=Although the couple had truly mistaken Dong Xuaners purity, it was as Hong Fu had said. Even if she had remained truly chaste, her reputation was truly spoiled, preventing Li Huayuan from willingly allowing his own disciple from being pair cultivation companions with her since the damage to his own reputation would be far too great. Thus he could only feel guilt toward this Martial Aunt Hong Fu.

In order to make up for his guilt toward Hong Fu, Li Huayuan naturally didnt obstruct Han Lis trip to the Treasure Seizing Assembly in the slightest. Instead, he spared no effort to facilitate this long trip for Han Li and Dong Xuaner.

In Li Huayuans mind, with regards toward Han Lis terrible impression toward Dong Xuaner, this long trip would change nothing. In truth, ever since his seventh disciple Wu Xuan had first seen Dong Xuaner, that girl had constantly remained in his mind. Several days before, he had actually summoned to courage to ask Li Huayuan whether or not he could raise the issue to Hong Fu to see if she would reconsider Wu Xuan.

Naturally, Li Huayuan couldnt agree to such an absurd action. After fiercely rebuking this disciple, he sent the disciple out to handle external affairs to avoid having Wu Xuan stir up trouble within the mountain.

After the strict scolding, Wu Xuan became much more obedient and obeyed orders to handle matters, but Li Huayuan was still clearly able to feel this disciples wily thoughts were still present He couldnt help but sense an oncoming headache.

After seeing off the two young cultivators, Female Immortal Hong Fu chatted with the husband and wife a bit more before departing. Li Huayuan and the young woman entered Green Ripple Cave and started their daily cultivation as the matter of Han Li and Dong Xuaner had been set aside for the time being.

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The number one clan of the State of Yue, the Yan Clan, had its foundation in the unremarkable Lin Province. Not only was the area of this province ordinary, but the population was also of an average number. It could be said to be a completely ordinary land.

Qing Liang Town was a common small town of the Lin Province. Were it not for the exceptional scenery of Yan Liang Mountian, there wasnt anything that the population could have said to distinguish this place from any other. The Yan Clans most important location, Yan Ling Castle, was located within Yan Liang Mountain.

Currently, Han Li held a sheet of paper in his hand. This was the invitation letter to the Treasure Seizing Assembly. The location of the assemblys meeting place was written on it, Yan Ling Castle.

After taking another look at the invitation letter and seeing that he wasnt mistaken, Han Li calmly put it away. Then he heard mocking words of ridicule from the girl at his side.

You really are a blockhead! You actually read the invitation letter five or six times through and still dont feel ease. You truly have no small amount of shortcomings!

This young womans voice was very soft, yet it contained a deep allure. It was very capable of charming males and would even drive younger men wilder.

However, Han Lis expression didnt change in the slightest, it was as if he hadnt heard her. He unexpectedly raised his hand and shot three bowl-sized fireballs to the sky, erupting when they were high enough. He then insipidly said, If the Yan Clan still doesnt send people to us after another moment, then we will leave and wait until tomorrow. Junior Martial Sister, since you have enough energy to quarrel, you may as well keep an eye out at a higher area and see if there is anyone else nearby just in case.

Senior Martial Brother Hans guts are truly very small! We are at the entrance of the Yan Clan and you still believe there are any dangers? I see that you are a completely foolish and paranoid person! Dong Xuaner slanted her red lips and lazily said this. She leaned against a pine tree without the slightest intent of obeying.

At this moment, Han Li and the young woman stood at the peak of a somewhat small mountain, waiting for something to happen.

This was where the invitation letter indicated they would pick up guests. However, the two had arrived a while ago but they still hadnt seen anyone from the Yan Clan. Han Li couldnt help but grow greatly alert for fear there would be some mishap.

However, this little princess Dong viewed Han Lis cautiousness with contempt, believing Han Li was merely cowardly!

It has already been seven or eight days since they left Green Ripple Cave.

But on the journey, perhaps due to having inharmonious dispositions, the two found each other rather displeasing to the eye. A man and a woman would have some have feelings toward each other during such a long journey, but with them, not the slightest feeling had developed.

Dong Xuaner did not know why her bewitching flirts that had charmed hundreds of male cultivators hadnt the slightest effect on Han Li. Because of her wicked disposition, not long after she failed to control Han Li, she burst out, releasing a great temper.

However, Han Li didnt pay attention to the young girl and fundamentally ignored her rudeness. He only uttered one sentence: I can tell Martial Aunt Hong Fu the exact words you just said. This immediately stifled Dong Xuaner.

Although the young woman was accustomed to being spoiled with affection, she knew that Hong Fu was truly furious regarding her own reputation.

She truly took to heart the warning she was given when she had departed! If the loathable man before her truly told her master a few unpleasant words, heavy criticism would be unavoidable. Even locking her up again wouldnt be out of the question.

Recalling her last period of confinement, Dong Xuaner couldnt help but shiver. Although she wasnt willing to be completely subdued, she didnt dare to act as recklessly as before.

However, Han Li didnt make it too difficult for her, even allowing the girl to have cheap victories in verbal exchanges, not caring in the least. But if Dong Xuaner was the slightest bit excessive, he would bluntly bring up Martial Senior Hong Fu, immediately rigidly suppressing Dong Xuaner without the slightest leeway. After all, before departure, Hong Fu had spoken to the two, allowing Han Li to hear her stern warning.

On the journey, as this girl eloquently mocked and taunted him without end, as if he hadnt heard her words, Han Li only hurried on the journey. But when he insipidly mentioned Hong Fus words, the originally eloquent Xuaners expression greatly changed, and she didnt dare to be so impudent.

Thus, the two hurried on their journey as they clashed during the day and slept during the night. Several days later, they eventually reached the peak of Yan Liang Mountain.

However, they were greeted by unexpected silence. The people from the Yan Clan should have already appeared, but the two of them have had the to wait for over half a day, causing them to be a bit impatient.

Chapter 245: A Long Journey and Mishaps

Now there are no outsiders here anymore, why doesnt Madame speak the truth! That way, I can determine what appropriate action to take, lest there be anything that I didnt consider appropriately, Li Huayuan said, his expression respectful.

When the young wife heard this, she glanced at Han Li, who was scratching his head and smiling bitterly, then finally opened her mouth and said:

In the past two years, I unintentionally heard a few pieces of information concerning this matter, but whether theyre true or not, I dont know. From hearsay, this Martial Senior Hong Fus female disciple is not restrained at all in the matters between males and females, when she was in the Qi Condensation stage, she had unclear relationships with numerous males. People have even privately fought for her, almost leading to disciples from the same sect killing each other. In the end, Martial Senior Hong Fu flew into a rage when she found out, grounding her to the confines of her cave and increasing supervision until she established her Foundation, at which point she was released again. But not too long after, word spread that she had gotten into a relationship with the young master of the Feng Clan and seemingly intended to cultivate as a pair with him. However, Martial Senior Hong Fu hates people from the Feng Clan the most, so she naturally would not agree to this matter and locked her up again. In the past two years, no such news has spread. Because there was no solid evidence to support these claims, I never paid any attention to them. Thus, when Martial Senior Hong Fu took her disciple along to visit, I didnt think about this matter. Now, seeing Han Lis extremely unhappy appearance, I felt that it was somewhat strange and suddenly remembered the rumors.

The young womans somewhat apologetic remarks caused both Han Li and Li Huayuan to become slightly dazed upon hearing them.

Li Huayuan had never expected that the young woman surnamed Dong would actually have such a sloppy reputation, yet he had so hastily agreed to Martial Senior Hong Fus requests, how could this be a good thing! Likewise, Han Li naturally did not expect that this young woman not only had an unclear relationship with Senior Martial Brother Lu, but she actually had such a long string of lovers that! Even Han Li did not know how extensive it was. This rendered him to speechless once again.

Wife, are you speaking the truth? Is Martial Senior Hong Fus disciples reputation really so poor? Li Huayuan asked in disbelief. He could restrain himself no longer and stood up, then began to pace anxiously around the room continuously.

This was no longer simply a question of whether or not Han Li was willing to pair cultivate anymore. If he really allowed his own disciple to accept such a woman, his own reputation would definitely not improve.

I dont know. Because this matter was somewhat carelessly mentioned by someone else, perhaps even the person who told me this doesnt know whether its true or not! The young woman sighed helplessly.

Upon hearing these words, Han Li rolled his eyes and cried out loudly in his heart: What do you mean, you dont know if its real or not? At least this little girl definitely had an unclear relationship with Senior Martial Brother Lu, otherwise how could he so easily try to kill his former female companion?

Of course, Han Li wouldnt say these words out loud, instead, he stood awkwardly in the same spot, acting as if he were saying as long as you know about this matter, Ill be okay, Madame. This caused Li Huayuan to immediately feel a headache coming on upon seeing him.

Now that he knew about what had happened, Li Huayuan naturally would not force Han Li to agree to this matter, even he had intentions of reneging. However, this Martial Senior Hong Fu was not a person to carelessly slander. In addition, his reason for reneging was not appropriate to talk about plainly. How could he not feel incredibly vexed?

After Li Huayuan paced around the room a number of times, he still couldnt think of any strategies. After his eyes slanted, he discovered that Han Li was still standing to the side, eagerly awaiting for his reply as his master, he couldnt help but feel even more dispirited in his heart and said with no happiness:

You can return first, when your masters wife and I have discussed this matter, we will let you know how we are going to deal with this matter, alright?

Anxiously standing to the side, Han Li was also worried that the other person wouldnt care about the facts of the situation, forcing him to agree to this matter of pair cultivation. But now, upon hearing Li Huayuans instructions, his heart relaxed, knowing that this matter would most likely not go through.

Thus, he agreed extremely happily and slipped out.

Then, Han Li hurriedly flew away from the cave under the watchful gazes of Song Meng and Wu Xuan, who were standing guard outside the large lobby.

Han Li finally received Li Huayuans voice transmission talisman after three uneasy days. In the end, upon hearing the results of the negotiations between his master and Martial Senior Hong Fu, Han Li couldnt help but look up at the sky and let out a huge sigh!

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Half a month later, in front of Green Ripple Caves waterfall, Li Huayuan and his wife, as well as Female Immortal Hong Fu, were all there to send two people off. These two people were about to undertake a long journey but wore somewhat stiff expressions, only submissively answering incessantly. They did not possess any of the excitement that people who were about to take a long journey would normally have.

This male and female pair was Han Li and Female Immortal Hong Fus disciple Dong Xuaner.

Han Li, on this trip you two must be careful and help each other out! I heard that the cultivation world hasnt been so peaceful lately, and cultivators will often disappear. At first, it was just Qi Condensation disciples, but recently even Foundation Establishment cultivators have been involved in accidents! Although Li Huayuan had only exhorted Han Li simply with a few sentences before the two of them left, Han Li still felt quite moved in his heart.

However, Martial Senior Hong Fus words to the young woman were a big eye-opener to Han Li.

During this entire trip, you have to listen to your Senior Martial Brother Hans words and behave yourself. If anything happens this time, dont blame me on not speaking my feelings as your master. Martial Senior Hong Fus extremely blunt words caused the young womans face to turn deathly pale, and she repeatedly nodded her head, wearing an extremely pitiful appearance.

Han Li and Dong Xuaner both flew into the air on their magic tools, then flew towards the south, disappearing along the horizon.

As Li Huayuan watched the dots of light from these two people slowly disappear, he suddenly and somewhat anxiously said to Female Immortal Hong Fu:

Does Martial Senior really have the faith to allow those two people represent you and me at the Yan Clans Treasure Seizing Assembly? You surely know that those two have only just established their Foundations not too long ago. They dont even stand a chance!

What, does Martial Junior Li fear that not sending competent disciples will damage your reputation, or are you regretful about the Yin Yang Tower treasure talisman that the Yan Clan is taking out this time? Female Immortal Hong Fu rebuked, glancing sideways at Li Huayuan, this caused him to laugh bitterly.

Of course my husband does not have this intention. But I wonder, why didnt Martial Senior Hong Fu send out her strongest disciples? Han Li and young lady Dong, when compared to those true Foundation Establishment experts, definitely wont withstand even a single blow. Does Martial Senior want to use this opportunity to pair the two together? the young woman gently explained for Li Huayuan after gently laughing once.

Junior Martial Brother Li, your wife really is a good wife! Its not like I didnt have this kind of intention. Of course it would be best if she could develop a relationship with your disciple along the way! However, this was not my original intention, my main purpose is still for Xuaner to experience some setbacks during this trip to the Yan Clan and kill off some of her arrogance. I heard that the Yan Clan has a young woman with heavenly spiritual roots who will also be attending this Treasure Seizing Assembly. In this way, Xuaner will be able to realize the difference between her and true geniuses instead of believing that she is extraordinary among female Foundation Establishment cultivators and not knowing how things really stand.

Because she was the only descendant of my deceased elder brother, Ive pampered her too much! She actually dared to do such indecent things, creating such scandals by mixing with a few male disciples? She completely corrupted her clean reputation as a woman! If I hadnt examined her body many times to ensure that she had preserved her virginity, I wouldve exterminated her with one palm, lest others think that our Dong Clan produced such a dishonest woman.

The red-clothed woman said these things coldly, but at the very end it seemed as if her words were referring to something. This caused Li Huayuan and his wife to glance at each other, having understood the meaning in her words, their faces revealing awkward expressions!

One day, Li Huayuan and his wife had gathered up their courage to stammeringly bring up the matter of reneging on the arrangement with this Martial Senior Hong Fu. In the endgreatly outside of his expectationsthis Martial Senior of his, whose temper was normally not too good, actually let out a soft sigh and agreed. This caused the two of them to become extremely happy!

However, Hong Fu still raised one condition, which was that Han Li would accompany Dong Xuaner on a trip outside to attend the upcoming Treasure Seizing Assembly hosted by the Yan Clan.

The State of Yues number one clan, the Yan Clan, had invited disciples of Core Formation experts from the few neighboring states to gather together in their Treasure Seizing Assembly, most likely to improve relations with all the Core Formation cultivators and benefit the Yan Clans future expansion. They had even taken out the legendary Yin Yang Tower treasure talisman this time to serve as the number one prize, of course, there were also a substantial amount of other unique treasures, magic tools, and spiritual medicines.

Thus, many Core Formation cultivators who received the invitation all sent out their strongest disciples to attend this great assembly. After all, that Yin Yang Tower treasure talisman was something that even Core Formation cultivators greatly coveted!

Of course, because of distance constraints, the chance that Core Formation cultivators outside of the State of Yue would send people to participate was not too high. Instead, it was still cultivators from the state that made up the majority of the participants.

When Li Huayuan heard the other persons conditions, he initially felt that to allow Han Li to participate with his weak cultivation base in this years great assembly was truly too big of a waste!

However, upon considering it once more, he realized that his two strongest disciples were out taking care of business and would not be able to rush to this years great assembly. If he were to send other disciples, they definitely wouldnt stand a chance at taking first place. Even if they were to reach other rankings and received a few magic tools or the like, he looked upon them with disdain! Thus, he agreed.

Li Huayuan and his wife originally believed that this matter was over, and so they had wanted to say their goodbyes and then leave. But who know that Female Immortal Hong Fu suddenly wanted his wife to stay for a while, saying that there were a few matters that she wanted to discuss with her alone? Having said this, she only chased out Li Huayuan, who had a stomach full of doubt.

In the end, half a day later, the young masters wife, upon returning from Hong Fus cave, told Li Huayuan something that left him dumbstruck.