Chapter 74: The Source of Trouble

  In the southern part of Youzhou, there is a place with dense spiritual energy, filled with spiritual flowers and exotic grasses. This place has a tall, azure building standing upright, surrounded by some low-rise buildings.

  High above, the figures of swordsmen on flying swords flashed by from time to time. This was none other than the Wanjian Building, one of the four major powers in Youzhou.

  In the quiet room inside a certain building in the middle, there were two figures chatting about something. One of them was an old man with white hair, who had a gloomy face, while the young man opposite him was shaking all over and looked terrified.

  "Hmph, who told you that? Xu Sheng was originally my proud disciple. Although we were on equal terms after advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, he was still my person. He dared to kill my disciple, I will definitely extract his soul and refine his spirit." The old man's face twisted as he spoke, and the cup in his hand suddenly shattered into powder.

  The young man became even more fearful, the fierce Fire Elder in front of him was indeed a hot-tempered person, extremely protective of his own, almost on par with the mysterious Elder Xuan Yi of Qian Ya Sect. However, his strength far surpassed that of Elder Xuan Yi, this Fire Elder was truly an existence at the peak of foundation building, with half a foot already stepping into the Golden Dan high stage.

  Lihuo Laozhang's anger subsided, and it was said that the person who killed Xu Sheng Shixiong was a disciple of Qianya Sect named Ye Xuan. The young man finished speaking with trepidation and then lowered his head.

  "Ye Xuan, humph, I'll make you regret being born into this world." As soon as he finished speaking, a dark aura flashed across the old man's face. He raised his hand and slapped it down, causing the wooden table in front of him to shatter with a loud crash.

  The young man's figure was also trembling, and he didn't dare say anything, just standing there.

  ……

  Tianqin Peak, a white figure sat on a wooden chair in the grand hall of the building. It was Ye Fei, who had rushed back to Qianya Sect more than a month ago. After sending away Wan Feng and others, Ye Fei's smile slowly faded, revealing a thoughtful expression.

  Originally, he had only killed two evil men, and Ye Fei thought that if he couldn't complete the task, he would continue to be punished. However, Li Rou reported to the elder about how Ye Fei had killed Xu Sheng to save her, and unexpectedly, the elder not only considered it as Ye Fei completing his task but also rewarded him with some spiritual stones.

  "It's time to cultivate some divine abilities, last time I was in a hurry to do the task, there were several good divine abilities that didn't have time to learn, such as Xu Sheng's divine ability."

  "Just a few punches, and yet they had such overwhelming power. Then think of ways to get some pills that can help with foundation-building cultivation, and retreat for a while. Only by rapidly increasing his cultivation can he go back and take revenge." After finishing speaking, Ye Fei couldn't help but think of Li Rou again.

  It's been over a month since they returned, and Li Rou has come twice. Ye Fei also often meets her in the library, but now the two of them are no longer as argumentative as before, occasionally discussing some cultivation matters.

  As time went on, the relationship between the two also gradually became harmonious. They chatted and laughed together, after all, this task was able to be completed successfully, and even received a reward, thanks to Li Rou's words.

  Even in Ye Fei's heart, there was a kind of expectation for meeting Li Rou. Although this demoness sometimes liked to tease people, she wasn't bad at heart, and being with her also made Ye Fei feel a kind of happiness that he couldn't quite put into words, just like an open-hearted fruit. As long as he saw Li Rou, the two of them would chat, and it seemed like all their troubles would be swept away.

  But Ye Fei didn't have any other thoughts, and was just passing the time to alleviate boredom. Perhaps since leaving home, he had been lonely all along, so he needed someone like this who could talk freely without reserve.

  ……

  Inside the main hall of Qian Ya Sect, Kong Ming and Xuan Yi were sitting upright, facing several senior cultivators who had reached the foundation-building period. Each of them looked solemn.

  "Qingming Shixiong, the envoy will arrive tomorrow. Should we inform the Sect Master? If he continues to meditate in seclusion, it's possible that the envoy might become displeased and our Qianya Sect would be besieged." said the Elder in black robes with a slightly furrowed brow.

  "Yes, Kongming Shixiong, the sect master's advancement to the Condensing Dan stage is indeed important, but this matter concerns the safety of our entire sect and cannot be taken lightly." A tall, large-faced man said solemnly.

  Upon hearing this, Kong Ming Elder furrowed his brow and said in a low voice, "If the Sect Master can also advance to the later stage of Condensing Dan, then our sect will undoubtedly be upgraded by one level, and may even be on par with Wan Jian Pavilion."

  Actually, there's no need to worry too much about the envoy. Throughout history, envoys have almost always only looked at the tribute and wouldn't care about the lord. As long as our tribute can satisfy the envoy, nothing will happen."

  "Oh, Kong Ming Shixiong, I've heard that this time the envoy has come, it's not just about collecting tribute. According to the scouts' reports, Wan Jian Ge has received news that the envoy's visit this time should have other purposes." At this time, a white-haired old man stroked his beard and said so.

  "Hmm, not bad, Kong Ming Shidi. Although the envoy only looks at the tribute, he also has to look at that person's temperament. If it's a petty and stingy person who comes, our Qian Ya Sect will undoubtedly become the target of attack." A middle-aged man who had achieved the Great Circle of Foundation said thoughtfully.

  "Ah, Elder Hua Nan's words aren't entirely unreasonable. However, the Sect Master is currently at a critical juncture in his closed-door training. If we were to disturb him and affect his advancement, it would be a pity. Never mind, tomorrow all of us Elders will gather together and discuss this matter. If the majority agrees to call for the Sect Master, then I will also follow everyone's opinion." After finishing speaking, Elder Kong Ming shook his head helplessly.

  ……

  A lake on the edge of Youzhou, a gray light shot towards Youzhou at high speed, and in just a few flashes, it appeared above the lake.

  A figure emerged, dressed in gray robes, with fair skin and a handsome appearance. What was strange was that there were no flying instruments under his feet, yet he floated in mid-air. Judging from his cultivation, he was at least a high-ranking Condensing Dan practitioner.

  On the young man's sleeve, an inch-sized, pale golden 'Ling' character was embroidered. The young man's eyes had a somewhat melancholic look, and his mouth was slightly raised as he gazed in the direction of Youzhou.

  "Heh heh, I've finally managed to get this job, I remember when my fellow disciples came before, they were all able to reap quite a few benefits. However, there's still one more thing that needs to be done, and it requires the cooperation of these sect leaders. Hmph, I reckon they won't dare not comply." As he finished speaking, the young man narrowed his eyes.

  "I arrived a day early, so I can secretly investigate the situation of the four major forces in this state, and also personally explore the location to put my mind at ease. If it's possible for me to do it myself, then there's no need to find those old guys." As he finished speaking, a grayish light aura burst out from the gray-clothed youth's body, which was precisely the Escaping Light that only cultivators above the Condensing Dan stage could condense.

  Immediately afterwards, a flash of light, and the young man's figure shot off in a certain direction, leaving behind a low hum in mid-air. (End of chapter)

  The plot is finally unfolding in a big way, I'm exhausted, I've finally finished coding, and I'll post it quickly. Yesterday was too busy, and the second update will be made up for today. Hope everyone continues to support with recommendation tickets.