226: Shut up now

After buying the steamed buns, Xu Sanyan still had one pound and five taels of soul essence left in his hand. This amount of soul essence wasn't even enough to maintain his consumption, let alone enhance his Divine Soul.

That's right, he needed to accumulate more soul essence to strengthen himself and prepare for his Breakthrough to the Soul Refinement Realm!

As Xu Sanyan walked, he took out Spirit Stones to absorb, and the 'Qi' on his panel steadily increased.

It was estimated that in a few more days, he would have accumulated enough 'Qi' to Breakthrough to Mystic Path Realm Perfection.

Suddenly, Zuoqiu Zhen exclaimed, pointing into the distance and shouting, "Sister... Saint, look!"

Xu Sanyan followed the direction of her finger and saw a huge pavilion standing in a corner of the city. Its towering eaves and dilapidated exterior seemed out of place with its surroundings.

Zuoqiu Hui murmured softly, "This is... Moyang City?"

The pavilion from Moyang City had appeared in this Ghost City. The Fusion of the two Secret Realms was much faster than the old man had estimated.

Xu Sanyan frowned, looking into the distance, and took out his Mother-Child Stone to send a message to everyone,

"Gather near that pavilion."

This pavilion was very large, clearly visible even from outside the city, so there was no need to worry about anyone not seeing it.

"Let's go."

Xu Sanyan hurried over, wondering if the appearance of Moyang City's building here meant they could return to that side through the pavilion?

Regardless, he had to go and see to understand what was happening.

It wasn't just them; all the aboriginals also noticed it, and many people rushed towards it out of curiosity.

...

In a corner of the eastern city,

Fang Qingge, Luo Changtian, and Mo Qianqian successfully met up. As for Luo Qingwei, she hadn't arrived yet due to the greater distance.

"This place is too dangerous. I want to try to lead people back. What are your thoughts?" Fang Qingge spoke first, having also guessed the meaning behind the appearance of the pavilion.

Luo Changtian nodded without hesitation, "Indeed, I was just about to do the same."

As the senior Disciple of the Qidao Sect of Yong Mountain, he naturally had to be responsible for his Disciples. After only one night here, no fewer than ten people had lost contact. If they didn't return soon, they might be completely wiped out.

Mo Qianqian remained silent, her veiled face swaying slightly with the gentle breeze. After a brief thought, she slowly shook her head,

"I'm staying here!"

Her tone was light but extremely firm.

Although this place was dangerous, it could refine the Divine Soul. For Mystic Path Realm Cultivators like her, it was a rare treasure trove. She wanted to take a gamble!

She knew that treasures and techniques for enhancing the Divine Soul had always been rare items in various Schools. Not to mention outsiders, even their own Disciples found them difficult to obtain.

However, what was difficult to obtain in the outside world was everywhere here. Whether it was the food in the hawker's hands or the items casually placed on the merchant's counter, they were all rare and valuable things.

Although Shangyin Mountain also had methods for refining the Divine Soul, they were minimally effective and extremely time-consuming. Without a serendipitous encounter, she didn't know when she would be able to glimpse the threshold of the Soul Refinement Realm.

Ever since the last battle, after Mo Qianqian witnessed the strength of the other Prodigies, she inevitably felt a sense of disparity in her heart. Whether it was Fang Qingge, Net Intent, or Xu Sanyan, Qi Liang, their strength was all above hers.

Although she appeared to have a 'nothing bothers her' calm demeanor, she was still somewhat proud at heart. Since childhood, no matter what she did, she was always first.

Now, she was unwilling to fall behind!

Therefore, she should seize this opportunity even more.

Fang Qingge sighed inwardly and did not try to persuade her. He could understand Mo Qianqian's feelings. If it weren't for the involvement of his School's Disciples, he actually wanted to stay and explore.

Alas...

Fang Qingge used his Mother-Child Stone to send a message, informing everyone to change their meeting place, then cupped his hands to Mo Qianqian,

"Fairy, take care."

"Mm, you too."

The two parties separated. Fang Qingge and Luo Changtian walked towards the pavilion, while Mo Qianqian turned and left. She needed to find a way to earn soul essence.

In a corner of the street, Tu Wanshan poked his head out, watching Mo Qianqian leave alone, then turned to look at the distant pavilion, his heart wavering.

He wanted to stay here to strengthen his Divine Soul, but he was also afraid of the danger.

However, if he returned to Moyang City, he felt a bit unwilling.

He also knew the importance of strengthening the Divine Soul. If his Divine Soul cultivation was sufficiently profound, he could save a lot of time during the Soul Refining Realm.

Finally, he secretly gritted his teeth, got up, and followed behind Mo Qianqian. He was still unwilling to give up.

...

Zuoqiu Shu led her Second Sister and Seventh Sister towards the pavilion in the northern city. She had already received the message from her Third Sister, Zuoqiu Hui, and knew that staying here would continuously consume Divine Soul power, and if not replenished in time, there might be a risk to their lives.

She also knew that her Third Sister and Sixth Sister had run into Xu Sanyan again. All this information came from Xu Sanyan.

"Alas, what a sin..."

Zuoqiu Shu sighed deeply. This debt of gratitude was getting deeper and deeper.

Initially in Moyang City, her Third Sister and Fourth Sister were taken care of by Xu Sanyan. Later in the alley, Xu Sanyan taught them how to escape.

Now, her Third Sister and Sixth Sister were by his side, even eating the steamed buns he gave them, and he conveyed this information...

If he made any excessive demands, what should she do?

This debt of gratitude was getting deeper and deeper. In a last resort, she could only...

Alas,

Second Sister Zuoqiu Chen, tall and wearing leather boots, walked beside her. Noticing her eldest sister's worries, she asked,

"What's wrong, Eldest Sister?"

Zuoqiu Shu didn't know how to answer and could only shake her head.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly spoke, "If I... am no longer here in the future, you must shoulder the responsibility of the Eldest Sister, take good care of your sisters, and discuss things more with Third Sister. You are impetuous, so listening to Third Sister's words is not wrong."

Zuoqiu Chen was greatly alarmed, feeling as if her Eldest Sister was making final arrangements. She quickly pressed, "Eldest Sister, why do you say that? Has someone threatened you?"

Zuoqiu Yi, who had been silent, spoke up, "Could it be that Demon Sect Saint who threatened you?"

Zuoqiu Chen was furious, "So what if he's the Demon Sect Saint? Our Zuoqiu Clan is not easily bullied. Eldest Sister, don't worry. We sisters are united and will not necessarily fear that Demonic Path fiend!"

Zuoqiu Shu quickly pulled her, "Never be impulsive. I'm just saying 'what if'."

Zuoqiu Yi suddenly spoke again, "That Xu Sanyan's strength is so great, I'm afraid even if all seven of us join forces, we would be no match for him."

"Hmph, so what if he's strong? At most, it's just death!" Zuoqiu Chen snorted, completely unafraid.

"That Xu Sanyan is also a lecher. He fancies Eldest Sister, and if Eldest Sister doesn't comply, he'll resort to tricks..."

Before Zuoqiu Yi could finish speaking, Zuoqiu Shu clapped her hand over her mouth, looking at her Second Sister who was almost exploding with anger, and then pinched Zuoqiu Yi hard.

"You better shut your mouth."

Zuoqiu Chen stomped her foot, "Next time we meet, I'll make him pay!"

Zuoqiu Shu hit her, half-laughing and half-crying, "You shut up too. He has helped us many times. How did he become an unforgivable person in your mouths?"

"Then what about Shen's matter?"

Zuoqiu Yi was indignant. The death of Zuoqiu Shen had a great impact on her. The two were similar in age and had always had a good relationship, but he died at Xu Sanyan's hands.

Zuoqiu Shu's eyes lowered, silent for a moment, then she shook her head and said, "Forget about that matter. We are not the Demonic Path's opponents..."

She deliberately avoided mentioning this, hoping that her sisters would forget about it and not recklessly provoke Xu Sanyan.

After that battle, she deeply understood the gap in their strength. In other words, she was afraid.

Afraid of her sisters dying in front of her.

As Zuoqiu Shu just turned the corner, she saw a few people walking not far away and was immediately startled,

"Xu Sanyan?"

"Third Sister, Sixth Sister?"

"Eldest Sister?"