207: Chapter 207 The Fang Family's Predicament

"Senior Brother, you've become famous too,"

Yu Yaoqin teased Lin Ming.

He was recognized as soon as they entered the city, showing that Lin Ming had gained quite a bit of fame, even though few people had recognized him on the way to Yanyun Mountain.

But Yanyun Mountain was different. The presence of flame essence liquid meant cultivators gathered here in droves, so naturally, the number of people who recognized Lin Ming increased.

"Junior Brother Lin is a Prodigy of our Yuanxu Mountain; it's not surprising he'd be recognized,"

Xu Chuan said with a smile.

As a Prodigy Disciple of Yuanxu Mountain and the Disciple of a Nirvana Ancestor, it was indeed no surprise that Lin Ming was recognized under this dual identity.

"Let's find a place to stay first,"

Gong Hui suggested.

The group then found an inn and settled in.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, now that we've reached Yanyun Mountain, where is your destination?"

Lin Ming looked at Hu Miaotong and asked.

Hu Miaotong hadn't revealed her destination from the start. Now that they were at Yanyun Mountain, it was time for her to disclose her purpose.

After all, Lin Ming was still somewhat curious about the cold poison in Hu Miaotong's body.

"Under the guarantee of Yuanxu Mountain, my ancestor once traveled through the Human Race's territory for a time and became acquainted with a human named Gu Qingci,"

Hu Miaotong said.

"Gu Qingci, the True Monarch of the Gu Family, who made a Breakthrough to the first stage of the Other Shore Realm five hundred years ago,"

Xu Chuan said.

Along the way, Lin Ming and the others hadn't hidden Hu Miaotong's identity. Xu Chuan knew she was of the Yao Race and still maintained a slight psychological guard against her.

"Can a True Monarch of the Other Shore solve your problem?"

Lin Ming asked.

"Perhaps,"

Hu Miaotong shook her head.

This was her ancestor's intention. To remove the cold poison from her body, she was willing to try many things.

After all, if this continued, she didn't have much time left.

"I won't trouble you any further from here, Fellow Daoist,"

Hu Miaotong said.

Although there had been many twists and turns on the journey, they had finally arrived at Yanyun Mountain safely. She didn't want to trouble Lin Ming with the rest.

"Mhm,"

Lin Ming nodded.

Even if Hu Miaotong hadn't said anything, Lin Ming hadn't planned on getting involved.

He had his own matters to attend to and didn't want to get caught up in other troubles.

"I'm heading to the Fang Family first,"

Lin Ming said.

He would go to the Fang Family to see what his Revered Master needed and, while he was at it, ask how to obtain the flame essence liquid.

He wanted to clear up these troublesome matters as soon as possible so he could return to the Sect quickly.

"Lianxue, come with me for a walk,"

Yu Yaoqin said with a hint of excitement.

During her days out, she hadn't had a chance to go shopping properly. Now that they were here, she definitely wanted to explore.

To this, Su Lianxue reluctantly agreed.

"Junior Brother, are you sure you don't need me to come along?"

Xu Chuan looked at Lin Ming and asked.

"There's no need to trouble Senior Brother with such a small matter. You should focus on your own Family's juniors,"

Lin Ming said.

Xu Chuan's Family had also sent some people to Yanyun Mountain. On one hand, the Xu Family had some business at Yanyun Mountain, and on the other, they had sent some Spirit Platform Realm members to compete for the flame essence liquid.

Of course, the Xu Family didn't expect them to actually obtain the flame essence liquid; they just wanted them to participate and witness what the world of Geniuses was like.

As for Gong Hui, by his mistress's order, he stayed by Hu Miaotong's side the whole time to ensure her safety.

With that, Lin Ming headed to the Fang Family alone.

...

"Senior Brother, Lin Ming has arrived."

In a room, a handsome man stood by the window as a Disciple entered and spoke to him.

"I know."

A cold expression appeared on Nie Wen's face.

"Additionally, we've received word that Liang Zheng and Chang Yaofeng from the Yongzhen Sect will both be participating in the competition for the flame essence liquid."

The Disciple continued.

"Good,"

Nie Wen said.

The more that came, the better.

These people were destined to become stepping stones for his ascent.

He would step over them to claim the flame essence liquid and use them to elevate the name of Nie Wen to the next level.

As for that fellow Lin You, ever since he lost to a mere Middle Stage Spirit Platform cultivator, he was no longer worthy of being his opponent.

...

"Elder, everything has been coordinated."

Outside Yanyun Mountain, a middle-aged man spoke respectfully to an old man before him.

"Once the time comes, everything will go as we wish,"

the middle-aged man said confidently.

"What about them?"

the old man asked calmly.

"They've also been arriving one after another and will all be present on the day the plan is executed,"

the middle-aged man said after a moment's hesitation.

"Hmph..."

Sensing the middle-aged man's hesitation, the Elder let out a cold snort.

"Ignore them. If they delay the plan, someone will deal with them."

the Elder said.

"Yes."

The middle-aged man nodded.

"Proceed as planned."

The Elder then left the area.

The middle-aged man then walked toward Yanyun Mountain.

...

The Fang Family

"Patriarch, they are unwilling,"

Fang Wang said with a bitter expression.

"It matters not,"

Fang Xun said calmly.

"If it truly comes down to it, we can only do as the Old Ancestor said,"

Fang Xun said.

"No, we cannot just abandon the Fang Family's foundation like this,"

one person said with a solemn expression.

They couldn't just give up the Fang Family's foundation at Yanyun Mountain.

"Ten years... we only have ten years,"

Fang Xun sighed.

Their Family's True Monarch only had ten years left, which meant they only had ten years to make a decision.

If they made a wrong move, once the True Monarch passed away, the Fang Family might not even exist anymore.

Therefore, every step they took now had to be extremely cautious.

"Patriarch, give me more time, and I will surely achieve a Breakthrough,"

a man stood up and spoke to Fang Xun and everyone present from the Fang Family.

"The current situation isn't something a Late Stage Bitter Sea Realm cultivator can solve,"

Fang Wang shook his head.

The Fang Family's current dilemma was not something a Late Stage Bitter Sea Realm cultivator could resolve.

"However, even so, our Fang Family is not something just any nobody can provoke."

Fang Wang's tone suddenly turned icy.

Their Family's True Monarch hadn't even passed away yet, and some people were already impatient to jump out and provoke us so brazenly.

"Deal with it,"

Fang Xun nodded.

They were still a Family with a True Monarch overseeing them. Anyone who dared to provoke them would have to pay the price.

A True Monarch Family was not something just anyone could provoke.

"We'll discuss it further later,"

Fang Xun shook his head.

Since they couldn't reach a consensus, they would discuss it again.

At least there was still time for them to choose.

If they still couldn't make a choice later, he would have to be the one to bear the blame.

"Patriarch, someone from Yuanxu Mountain is here to visit."