386: Chapter 386 The Serpent Arrives at the Door

Spirit Treasury Level 7

It was only because of Liang Yan's Realm that Su Lianxue agreed to spar with him.

It was also a good opportunity to test her own strength and her Spell Arts.

However, Liang Yan's performance left her a bit disappointed.

Su Lianxue's assessment of him was that he possessed the Realm but lacked the ability to utilize the corresponding strength.

This caused Su Lianxue to lose interest in the match, even though she still had some Spell Arts she hadn't used yet.

"Damn it."

Liang Yan brought his sword down, shattering the cold light before him.

At the same time, his figure rapidly retreated backward.

He had vastly underestimated Su Lianxue's strength; he had not expected her power to be this immense.

How long had it been since she joined Yuanxu Mountain?

Yet her strength had already reached such a terrifying level.

Is this the terror of a peerless Prodigy?

Liang Yan's Origin Qi surged throughout his body, rushing into his left shoulder, step by step reclaiming control over it.

He slowly forced out the chill.

Even though he was temporarily at a disadvantage in his clash with Su Lianxue.

Liang Yan still believed he would not lose to Su Lianxue.

He was still confident he could defeat Su Lianxue, even with her terrifying talent.

He had started his cultivation a hundred years before her, and he had dedicated the majority of his time to cultivation.

If he couldn't even beat Su Lianxue with that, then wouldn't his century of cultivation have gone to waste?

Liang Yan focused all his attention on Su Lianxue. As for the chill in his shoulder, he knew it was clearly impossible to expel it in such a short time.

It would be better to defeat Su Lianxue first.

He left only a portion of his Origin Qi to contend with the chill.

"Overlapping Waves."

The sword in his hand, like continuous waves, surged relentlessly toward Su Lianxue.

Facing the incoming sword waves, Su Lianxue slightly raised her hand.

Lunar Soul-Shattering Finger.

Freeze.

In an instant, the sword waves were frozen solid.

The relentless sword waves were frozen by that single finger.

Immediately after, they shattered.

Completely shattered.

Seeing this, Liang Yan was startled.

He swung his sword, preparing for the next round of attacks.

However, Su Lianxue had already arrived before him and struck with her finger again.

Under this finger, Liang Yan's body immediately stiffened.

The Origin Qi on his shoulder dissipated, leaving his body at the mercy of the encroaching chill.

His Origin Qi, his physical body, and even his Divine Soul were frozen, rendering him completely unable to muster even a shred of strength.

"You have lost."

Su Lianxue said only this, then turned and left.

Her gaze swept over the people on the stage, including She Ao.

Just during her spar with Liang Yan earlier, Su Lianxue had sensed a killing intent.

A faint killing intent.

It was almost negligible, yet Su Lianxue had still caught it.

However, Su Lianxue's gaze did not linger on him; she merely memorized his appearance.

For those who harbored ill will toward her, Su Lianxue would certainly make sure to remember them, to avoid falling for their underhanded tricks later.

"I lost?!"

A moment later, Liang Yan regained his mobility, and the power freezing him, along with that chill, dissipated entirely.

He watched Su Lianxue's retreating figure and muttered.

He had actually lost to Su Lianxue.

How long had she been cultivating?

He had been cultivating for a hundred years, yet he was no match for her.

Liang Yan's Dao Heart was shattered instantly.

He walked off the stage, somewhat dejected.

Meanwhile, She Ao, who had been watching from the sidelines, also left the area. He made his way to Huaqing Pavilion and stepped inside.

Just as he stepped into Huaqing Pavilion, Lin Ming, who was enjoying music in one of the rooms, looked up toward the door.

True Monarch of the Other Shore.

Sea Demon Python.

Although She Ao had concealed his cultivation, to outsiders, they could not see his strength as a True Monarch of the Other Shore, let alone discern his true form.

She Ao was confident that unless he revealed it himself, no one in the entire Dongchao City could see through him.

True Monarch Lu Zhixing?

His strength was formidable.

But he was only a cultivator at Other Shore Level 6.

He was a minor Realm behind him, and one should not underestimate a minor Realm.

However, in front of Lin Ming, She Ao's concealment was futile; Lin Ming saw right through him.

After all, ever since that incident, Lin Ming had promised to protect the safety of these young women.

This promise was not empty talk; it was something Lin Ming was genuinely committed to fulfilling.

Therefore, the moment She Ao stepped into Huaqing Pavilion, Lin Ming became aware of his presence.

At the same time, he ruled him out as the culprit behind the previous murder case.

Lin Ming picked up the drink on the table and downed it in one gulp.

Lin Ming had also roughly guessed the purpose of this True Monarch of the Yao Race.

But if he really intended to make a move, then he would not allow it.

"As expected."

She Ao nodded and said.

He had guessed correctly; You Lan had indeed appeared here.

You see, the Sea Demon Python Clan had been searching for You Lan's whereabouts, and it wasn't just the Sea Demon Python Clan; other fellows were aware of it as well.

They had also been searching for You Lan's whereabouts.

But You Lan could only belong to them.

Now that it was roughly confirmed that You Lan was in Dongchao City, things would be easier to handle.

"This guest, what do you require?"

Madam Lu walked up and asked him.

After the Eldest Madam and Second Madam returned, they did not take action against these eight people.

Or rather, they were keeping these eight people for the time being, waiting for the shopkeeper to return to clean up the house.

Perhaps sensing the intentions of the Eldest Madam and Second Madam, three of them—Madam Si, Madam Wu, and the Seventh Madam—left directly.

Regarding this, the Eldest Madam and Second Madam did not try to stop them, nor did they take any other actions, allowing them to leave.

As for the three vacant positions, what Huaqing Pavilion lacked the least were young women wanting to move up.

And the five who did not leave were perhaps still harboring expectations in their hearts.

"You have a young woman named Xiaoyun here."

She Ao said.

"Guest, Miss Xiaoyun is currently in a learning phase and is not receiving guests for the time being. If you insist on having Miss Xiaoyun, you will need to have the Courtesan accompany you."

Madam Lu asked in confusion.

This was the first time she had seen someone specifically request Miss Xiaoyun.

One must know that Miss Xiaoyun is currently not receiving guests and is not on the registry of those who do; she is following Lan Qin to learn.

However, she had heard some rumors that Miss Xiaoyun's background seemed quite extraordinary.

"Then have the Courtesan accompany us."

She Ao said.

He didn't care about whether a Courtesan accompanied him or not.

He just wanted to identify Xiaoyun.

If it was indeed her, he wouldn't mind taking Xiaoyun away right now.

As for Lin Ming.

He did not care.

But he would not harm Lin Ming; he would only take Xiaoyun.

It wasn't that he was afraid of Yuanxu Mountain, but there was simply no need for it at the moment.