459: I don't hold grudges

But it seemed a bit too lively.

Yue Shanhe shrank his neck and remained silent, praying that Xu Sanyan would forget him.

The Yue Family Old Ancestor composed himself and spoke in a hoarse voice, “This old man was blind, not seeing that the Saint was before us. We were ignorant and offended the Saint earlier, please forgive us.”

“Eh, why talk about that? I’m someone who holds no grudges. Don’t be misled by those outside rumors. Killing you all does me no good, why would I bother?”

The Yue Family Old Ancestor relaxed slightly. His expression didn't seem like he was here to cause trouble. Perhaps he really just passed by coincidentally.

Xu Sanyan waved his hand indifferently, “I still remember five years ago when I first arrived in Central State and passed by this place. Then the Yue Family sent people to drive me into Da Gu Mountain, where I almost lost my life. If you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about such a thing.”

The Yue Family Old Ancestor’s heart, which had just settled, rose to his throat again. When did he mention it?

Besides, bringing up something from five years ago today, is that also called not holding grudges?

And he didn't even know about this matter, alright? The Yue Family still had this ability, to drive him into Da Gu Mountain?

The young man beside the Yue Family Old Ancestor seemed to recall something and suddenly exclaimed,

“So it was you?!”

“Remembered?” Xu Sanyan smiled.

“What’s going on?” The Yue Family Old Ancestor whispered.

The young man replied, “Seventh Sister’s matter…”

The Yue Family Old Ancestor immediately understood. So it was him!

He never expected this person could come out of Da Gu Mountain alive?!

Although that matter couldn't really be blamed on the Yue Family, Qin Manyang was the one who provoked trouble first at that time, and the Yue Family was forced to defend, but now is different from then. This Xu Sanyan is not a reasonable person, so the Yue Family Old Ancestor could only grit his teeth and endure it.

“That matter was indeed the Yue Family’s fault. This old man is willing to offer compensation, and hopes the Saint will let bygones be bygones.”

Xu Sanyan glanced at Lu Wang with a half-smile, speaking with an unclear meaning, “Hey, what kind of talk is that? Just as I said, I am broad-minded and never hold grudges. For example, two years ago, the Lu Family sent people to Luan Yun Mountain to search for my whereabouts, intending to seize my treasure. If you hadn’t mentioned this, I would have almost forgotten it.”

Lu Wang was greatly alarmed. How did Xu Sanyan know about this? They had never met at all.

Cold sweat streamed down Princess Lu WanZhe’s forehead, and her toes unconsciously tensed. He knew?

How could he know?

Clearly, neither side had encountered…

No!

It was that the Lu Family did not encounter Xu Sanyan, which doesn't mean Xu Sanyan didn't encounter them. Perhaps Xu Sanyan was hiding in the shadows observing them at the time.

The Lu Family Elder’s expression was extremely serious, and he secretly circulated his Qi, ready to turn hostile at any moment.

Although he knew he couldn’t defeat Xu Sanyan, he wasn't afraid of death. He couldn’t just wait to be slaughtered; there might be a chance if he fought.

The Yue Family Old Ancestor didn't know what to say. How was this not holding grudges? He might as well have carved the words “holding grudges” on his forehead.

After these words, everyone couldn't fathom Xu Sanyan's purpose.

Was he here for revenge?

Then why waste words? With his ability, no one present would survive.

If he wasn’t here for revenge, yet every word in his speech was about retaliation.

“Sit down, why are you all looking at me?” Xu Sanyan smiled and pulled the arm of the girl beside him, signaling her to sit down.

The eloquent girl from just now couldn't utter another word. Knowing that the smiling, sunny young man beside her was the notorious Demonic Path titan, she only felt that her life should be coming to an end.

Even her body was uncontrollably trembling slightly, and her back was already soaked with cold sweat, because she had been the one who cursed the most fiercely just now.

Xu Sanyan also noticed her nervousness and gently comforted her, “Don’t be nervous. You’re so beautiful, I won’t do anything to you. I’m someone who cherishes and protects women the most.”

After saying this, the girl became even more frightened, but she didn’t dare to make any extra movements, obediently sitting down.

“Everyone sit, no need to be formal, just treat it like your own home.” Xu Sanyan raised his hand and gestured.

Everyone looked at each other, and the Lu Family Elder was the first to act, choosing a seat far from Xu Sanyan. The Yue Family Old Ancestor followed closely, sitting beside him.

Seeing the two of them seated, the rest of the people then sparsely found places to sit, but no one went into the main hall; they all sat outside in the courtyard.

“I’m the most fair person when it comes to doing things. I never bully others by relying on power. Since you offended me before, there’s no problem with me asking for some compensation, right?”

Perhaps seeing him a bit easier to talk to, a young man in the crowd bravely whispered, “You just said you weren’t here for revenge…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Xu Sanyan lifted his sleeve and flicked it lightly. The young man immediately became headless, and crimson blood flowed all over the ground.

He just said it casually, and there were actually fools who took it seriously?

“Does anyone else have a problem?”

What Xu Sanyan meant by not holding grudges was that he didn't hold grudges after they were avenged. Of course, he would hold grudges that hadn't been avenged; not only would he hold them, but he would remember them firmly!

“No problem, Saint, please state your demands directly.” The Yue Family Old Ancestor immediately stated his position.

As for the dead man, no one cared. This fool didn't know how he had lived until today, actually thinking of reasoning with a Demonic Path fiend.

Unable to see the situation clearly, he deserved to die.

Xu Sanyan looked around and asked, “Who among you has been to Qiyang Mountain?”

Everyone looked at each other, unsure why he was asking this question. The Yue Family Old Ancestor nodded and said, “This old man has been there twice.”

“Hmm, your task is also very simple: enter Qiyang Mountain and help me find unusual places, such as areas with heavy Yin Qi, places where demonic creatures thrive, and so on. If you find them, you live. If you don’t… you understand, isn’t it very simple?”

The Yue Family Old Ancestor slightly lowered his head, his eyes flickering as he tentatively asked, “Is the Saint looking for that ancient Sect ruin?”

“Eh, you know?”

Xu Sanyan raised an eyebrow. There were very few records of the Four Venerables Seeking Immortality Sect in the world. He had only found a few hints in the Sect's ancient texts, and then Zuoqiu Zhen had told him a little, after which there was no more news. He never expected the Yue Family to actually have records.

The Yue Family Old Ancestor said, “I know a little. The Yue Family has lived beside Qiyang Mountain for generations, so we naturally have some understanding. There are also some records about that ruin, but not many. I have explored it twice, but both times returned empty-handed.”

“Oh? Tell me about it.”

Xu Sanyan became interested. He propped up his legs and sat cross-legged on the chair, casually pulling the girl beside him into his arms. He buried his nose in her hair and took a deep breath. The full scent rushed to his head; it smelled very good.

This scene appeared extremely perverse in the eyes of others. Everyone simultaneously had a thought… As expected of a Demonic Path fiend, his actions were Evil and unpredictable.

The girl’s body was stiff like a wooden puppet, allowing him to manipulate her without any resistance. A mist gathered in her beautiful eyes, and two lines of clear tears flowed down her cheeks.

Even though she was crying, she still didn't dare to make a sound, fearing she might displease Xu Sanyan.

Alas…

The Yue Family Old Ancestor sighed inwardly, deeply sympathizing with the girl’s plight. A perfectly good banquet had been turned into this state. What a detestable Demonic Path fiend!

Then the Yue Family Old Ancestor turned his head away, pretending not to see, “That ruin is hidden deep within Qiyang Mountain, inside a different realm, covered by a Formation, making it difficult for outsiders to enter.”