64: Sing Conquer

The Princess's gaze unnaturally shifted to the side, her eyes darting about. Xu Sanyan's nakedness made her too embarrassed to look directly, yet deep down, she desperately wanted to.

Ever since she gave birth to Yang Qiyuan, Prince Rui had rarely shared her bed. Heaven knew how she had endured these past ten-plus years.

Thanks to the company of Mr. Horn.

“You… I’ll have someone bring you some clothes.” The Princess stood up and quickly walked to the side.

Xu Sanyan didn’t stop her. Soon after, the Princess personally returned with a light purple long robe, her eyes lowered as she said, “Go to the guest room and change.”

Seeing her demeanor, Xu Sanyan found it a bit amusing. So old, yet still so shy, not at all as open as the Chieftain's Wife.

So he reached out, took the robe, and immediately discarded the cloth strip around his waist, putting on the long robe. It fit quite well, though it was a bit chilly down below.

The Princess looked as if she wanted to see but was too embarrassed to, her gaze darting everywhere. Inadvertently, their eyes met, and the Princess’s face instantly flushed red.

Xu Sanyan was not in the mood to tease her now. He spoke, “I’m leaving first. If there’s any news, you can send someone to my mansion to find me.”

“Mmm.” The Princess emitted a nasal hum, soft as a mosquito.

Xu Sanyan turned and left.

The Prince's Mansion's inner vault needed to be explored, but not now. It wouldn't be too late to come back late at night when it was quiet.

If something could be done covertly, there was no need to do it openly. After all, Prince Rui wasn't dead yet, so some consideration was still necessary.

Lost in thought, Xu Sanyan found himself unknowingly arriving at the Cui Mansion. He raised an eyebrow and muttered to himself, “Eh, how did I end up here?”

He then thought, since he was already here, he might as well go in and take a look. The Cui Family must know the war situation on the front lines.

With that, he slowly walked to the entrance of the Cui Mansion. The two guards standing at the gate were familiar faces; they were the ones who had welcomed him in last time.

When the two young men saw Xu Sanyan, their faces instantly fell, and their legs trembled. The miserable state of Cui Jie was still vivid in their minds; every time they passed the inner residence, they could hear Cui Jie’s shrill screams of curses.

“Young Master Xu… Young Master Xu, you’ve arrived.” One young man bravely forced a smile.

“Hehe… No need to be afraid. I’m here to catch up with Old Mr. Cui.” Xu Sanyan chuckled softly.

It had been a long time, and he missed him quite a bit.

The young man scurried inside, saying, “I’ll go inform him for you right away. Please come in and wait for a moment.”

Xu Sanyan tilted his head slightly. He prided himself on being quite friendly to others, and he didn’t understand why they were afraid of him.

The other person saw Xu Sanyan staring at him, and his heart turned bitter. He could only lead him to the main hall and dutifully offer him tea.

Soon after, the Head of the Cui Family strode in with a grim expression, his tone icy, “Young Master Xu, what brings you to this old man’s humble abode?”

It was clear that he was very unwelcoming towards Xu Sanyan, yet he lacked the ability to drive him away. He could only maintain a cold demeanor, hoping Xu Sanyan would have some self-awareness.

Xu Sanyan scoffed inwardly. If it weren't for his consideration of Cui Yousheng behind the Cui Family, this old man would already be kneeling on the ground singing 'Conquer'.

Though he might not actually sing.

“To visit Old Mr. Cui.” Xu Sanyan was unconcerned by his attitude and sat down at ease.

The Head of the Cui Family sneered, “Hehe, this old man is doing quite well. If Young Master Xu has something to say, please speak directly.”

“Alright, then I’ll speak directly.” Xu Sanyan slowly rose, and with a flick of his large sleeve, a withered tree in the distant courtyard snapped in half.

Bang!

The tree falling to the ground made a dull thud. In an instant, the air became silent. The Head of the Cui Family abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with disbelief.

“You… had a Breakthrough?”

This distance, this power, was definitely not something a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist could achieve!

The Head of the Cui Family couldn't describe his feelings at this moment. He now only wanted to go back and beat Cui Jie to death.

If it weren't for his scoundrel son instigating Cui Wanying to poison, the situation wouldn't have escalated to this point.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator at twenty years old!

Even among the major sects, he would be considered a Genius.

Xu Sanyan glanced at him sideways, “Just a fluke.”

The Head of the Cui Family seemed to have had all his spirit drained away. He slumped onto the chair, looking dispirited, and sighed, “Alas, Young Master Xu’s visit, I presume, isn’t just for showing off, is it?”

“Naturally not. I have two matters for this visit.” Xu Sanyan held up two fingers.

“Please speak. As long as this old man can accomplish it, I will certainly do my utmost.” The Head of the Cui Family no longer held his previous attitude.

Although Cui Yousheng stood behind the Cui Family, they knew their own affairs. Cui Yousheng could no longer be considered a member of the Cui Family; he was merely using their name to conduct his affairs.

The chasm between Immortals and mortals was like an unbridgeable gap, separating the two far apart. For Cui Yousheng, the Cui Family was merely a burden.

Xu Sanyan was quite satisfied with his understanding. He said, “The first matter, I want to know about the war situation on the front lines.”

The Head of the Cui Family recalled for a moment and said, “Since the battle at Silver Mountain Pass, the imperial court has suffered a crushing defeat, losing troops and generals. Even the Immortal supported by the royal Family was lost. It can be said that their Origin Qi has been severely damaged, and they are likely beyond recovery. At most, they can hold on for a few more months.”

Xu Sanyan nodded, “The second matter, I want medicinal treasures, the more the better. After this is done, I can ensure your Cui Family advances further.”

The advancement Xu Sanyan spoke of meant becoming a prominent Family in the capital, no longer confined to Xiang City.

The Head of the Cui Family naturally understood his meaning, but there was no excitement in his eyes. Instead, he shook his head and said, “No need. This old man can collect medicinal treasures for Young Master Xu. I only ask that Young Master not hold past grievances.”

Although Xu Sanyan didn't suffer a loss last time, and it was the Cui Family that suffered severe losses, the current situation forced them to bow their heads.

Xu Sanyan smiled. This old man was indeed sensible, worthy of controlling such a large Cui Family.

“Good.” Xu Sanyan nodded.

Although the Head of the Cui Family seemed to suffer grievances in front of him, he was still a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist, one of the top figures in Xiang City. Having him help collect medicinal treasures would yield twice the results with half the effort.

Xu Sanyan stood up, just about to leave, when he suddenly thought of something and turned to ask, “I heard that your mansion still possesses a sect token?”

The Head of the Cui Family’s heart trembled, and a surge of hatred welled up. He knew who had leaked the news.

Yang Qizhu!

Only three people knew about that token: him, Yang Qizhu, and Cui Sheng, the Eldest Young Master of the Cui Family.

This token was prepared for Cui Sheng; he would absolutely not speak of it, and he himself had not leaked it. Only Yang Qizhu remained.

What a vicious woman!

The Head of the Cui Family secretly resented her. Yang Qizhu’s move completely shattered the Cui Family’s hope of becoming a Cultivation Family.

Over the years, the Cui Family had expended countless efforts on Cui Sheng, hoping he could join a major sect and give back to the Family.

Unfortunately, all these hopes were ruthlessly torn apart by Yang Qizhu.

But he completely forgot that when Cui Yousheng sent the items, it was out of consideration for Yang Qizhu's mother, to assist her in contending for the throne.