399: Deeply experienced

The transaction was completed. Xu Sanyan hooked his hand, and the five Soul Crystals on the table flew into his hand.

"I'll depart the day after tomorrow morning. Great Madam, please tell me if you have any instructions."

The Great Madam was already prepared. She took out a letter and handed it to Xu Sanyan, "When you arrive at Mei City, just give this letter to the Great Steward Li. He will arrange everything."

Mei City was a city built by the Li Family, comparable in scale to Qianqiu City.

"Alright." Xu Sanyan put away the letter, turned, and bid farewell.

The previous family head's "no entry or exit" ban was only effective for ordinary people. Those of the Great Madam's and Xu Sanyan's status did not need to abide by it, so the two of them didn't even mention it.

Back home,

Xu Sanyan took out a blood river stone and held it in his hand. His magical power flowed, drawing the Evil Qi from within the blood river stone into his body. His body immediately reacted, and red streaks, like dark red threadworms, wriggled beneath his originally smooth, jade-like skin.

A moment later, the Evil Qi dissipated. Xu Sanyan slowly opened his eyes. The effect of one blood river stone was very weak. Although it did have some effect, it was barely better than nothing.

The morning of the day after tomorrow.

Xu Sanyan tidied himself up and set off alone.

Yesterday, he had used some more tan milk, further increasing his Physical Body strength. He also took the opportunity to try the blood river stone, and it was indeed as he expected; its effect was truly inferior to tan milk.

Xu Sanyan focused his mind. As he stepped out of the Formation, his expression immediately tensed. He didn't know how many Ghost Beasts were ambushing outside the Formation, just waiting for him to walk into their trap.

A gentle breeze brushed beneath Xu Sanyan's feet, and his figure vanished into the thick fog with the wind. Even if Ghost Beasts pursued him, they couldn't catch him and could only return disgruntled.

Not long after Xu Sanyan left, the Grand Elder rushed into the family head's room, muttering, "Something bad has happened, something bad has happened."

The Wang Family Head rubbed his temples wearily. In recent days, there hadn't been a single piece of good news, only bad news one after another.

"What is it now?"

The Grand Elder forcefully calmed his inner panic and quickly said, "The Li Family just sent a distress signal. They are currently under attack by a Blood-Flesh Giant and probably won't last much longer. The Formation is about to break."

"What?!"

The Wang Family Head suddenly stood up, his voice full of disbelief, "Didn't it say it was still at Sui Xin Temple two days ago? Why is it at the Li Family today?"

What the Wang Family Head was worried about was not the survival of the Li Family—it would be better if the Li Family died out completely—he was worried about himself, because the Li Family's territory was adjacent to the Wang Family's. Although not close, it wasn't far either.

If that Blood-Flesh Giant destroyed the Li Family, would the Wang Family be next?

"What did the Tai He Gate say?" The Wang Family Head turned his head and asked.

The Grand Elder shook his head, "They said they could join forces, but they want our Wang Family to lead the charge and first contend with that monster before they will seize the opportunity to act."

"Hmph, what a good plan they have."

A hint of ruthlessness flashed across the Wang Family Head's elegant face. Since everyone had their own schemes and couldn't join forces, then they would rely on their own methods. Let's see who could survive to the end.

"Notify everyone to prepare for evacuation. Let's first find a way to escape Luan Yun Mountain, and then return once the fog dissipates."

The Wang Family Head's tone was firm. It was good that the monster was currently attacking the Li Family, buying them time to escape.

If their family business was lost, it could be reclaimed, but if their lives were lost, then everything would be gone. The Wang Family Head deeply understood this principle.

The Grand Elder said with a solemn expression, "Then what should we do with the Old Ancestor...?"

The Eighth Generation Old Ancestor of the Wang Family relied on the grand Formation to sustain his life, could not leave the ancestral hall, and could not be taken away. What was once a stabilizing force had now become a burden.

The Wang Family Head gritted his teeth, "Leave some meat for the Old Ancestor. The rest will depend on the Old Ancestor's fortune."

The Grand Elder nodded silently. That was the only way.

The 'meat' in the family head's mouth referred to the collateral Bloodline of the Wang Family.

The Grand Elder turned and went to make arrangements.

...

Xu Sanyan did not know he was rushing into a tiger's den and continued to focus on his journey.

A day and a night passed, and Xu Sanyan didn't encounter any significant crises. His only concern now was not taking the wrong path.

At this moment, the secret realm fruit on his back suddenly moved. Xu Sanyan immediately sensed it and wondered if Lin Fan had come out?

Sure enough, a young man in beast hide sat down on the ground, his pupils looking around with a hint of confusion. His gaze fell on Xu Sanyan, and he immediately became excited,

"Ah, Saint!"

Xu Sanyan sized up the young man he hadn't seen in a long time. Lin Fan now was vastly different from before. Not only was his face more resolute, but his entire demeanor was also deeper, and he had grown much taller.

Although his cultivation was still at the Mystic Path Realm, his strength had likely improved again.

"How was it in there?"

Xu Sanyan asked with a smile.

This kid was also lucky to be able to come out in one piece, and it seemed he had gained quite a bit.

Lin Fan scratched his head honestly, "It was pretty good in there. Besides having to eat every day, which was a bit troublesome, everything else was fine."

Lin Fan added inwardly, it would have been even better if that woman hadn't forced him to share a room every day...

Suddenly, a sharp whooshing sound came from his side. A shadowy figure instantly lunged at Lin Fan, moving so fast that it was difficult to react.

Xu Sanyan's eyes were calm, and he stood still. With his cultivation, he had naturally discovered this hidden Ghost Beast long ago, but he didn't make a sound. He wanted to see what changes Lin Fan had undergone.

A foul stench assailed him. Lin Fan's face was cold. Although the Ghost Beast came suddenly, he quickly stabilized his mind, using his waist to twist his body at an incredible angle, narrowly avoiding the Ghost Beast's pounce.

Lin Fan had just come out of the Secret Realm, and his magical power had not yet recovered, so he could only fight it with his Physical Body.

Lin Fan's eyes were focused, staring intently at the Ghost Beast pacing back and forth in front of him, and he did not call for help from Xu Sanyan.

"Swish--"

The Ghost Beast's patience ran out and it attacked again, but this time Lin Fan was prepared and would not let it succeed. He dodged while seizing the opportunity to counterattack, and the two began to fight.

Xu Sanyan did not disturb them, merely standing to the side and observing. If Lin Fan was truly bitten to death by the Ghost Beast, then so be it. There was nothing to regret.

"Bang!"

A black figure flew backward, crashing heavily into a tree, snapping the thick ancient tree in half.

"Ow~"

The Ghost Beast struggled to get up but was immediately overwhelmed by Lin Fan, who delivered punch after continuous punch, turning it into a meat paste before finally stopping.

"Hoo..."

Lin Fan let out a long breath, slumped to the ground, and calmed his racing heart.

Xu Sanyan observed silently from the side. Lin Fan's Physical Body now was roughly equivalent to three to four blessings. It seemed he had indeed gained quite a bit.

"How did you obtain this strength?" Xu Sanyan was a little curious.

Lin Fan moved his mouth, finding it a bit hard to say, but he couldn't stand Xu Sanyan's pressing questions, so he whispered, "I traded my body for it..."

Xu Sanyan lowered his gaze in silence for a moment, then gently patted his shoulder without saying more.

He understood the feeling well.

Those primitives really had body odor and didn't brush their teeth.