144: Chapter 144 The two share the same origin, and the old door can be opened!

At this thought, his chest churned and his throat burned; a mouthful of heart's blood nearly sprayed out.

To avoid making a fool of himself, he forced himself to swallow it back down.

Xu Tian raised his head and looked at Lin Yi.

That gaze was no longer just resentful; it contained a hint of madness that was about to spiral out of control.

Lin Yi also glanced at him.

Just one glance.

He didn't say a word.

This disregard was actually even more cruel.

Xu Tian felt as if he were being roasted over a fire.

If he stayed any longer, he truly would become the biggest laughingstock in the venue!

Yet, Xu Chen still wouldn't let him off.

"Hey, are you going to eat it or not?"

"It's fine if you don't eat it."

"Just admit you're a piece of trash in front of everyone, and this young Revered Master will reluctantly let you off the hook!"

Hearing this, Chu Wanqing immediately twisted the knife.

"How would he dare to admit it?"

"If he admits it, he won't be able to keep up his act."

Su Yuxi also chimed in:

"It's fine if he doesn't admit it."

"Everyone saw it anyway!"

At this moment, Shen Qingyue spoke as well.

Her voice was very soft and very cold.

"Xu Tian."

"From now on, you had better stay far away from this Young Miss!"

Just that one sentence.

Xu Tian's face suddenly froze.

What he couldn't stand the most wasn't others' ridicule, but Shen Qingyue's attitude.

Cold!

So cold that she couldn't even be bothered to give him another half-shred of disgust.

He had originally planned to establish his prestige in the Medical Dao today, then use the marriage contract to slowly get closer to Shen Qingyue.

Now, forget getting close—even standing near her made him look like a joke.

At this moment.

The thought in his heart completely changed its flavor.

Since he couldn't win fair and square...

Then he would change his methods!

Shen Qingyue.

He had to take her away!

The Primordial Dao Body and the Taisu Sacred Body were originally from the same source.

The ancient records of his sect stated it very clearly.

As long as the two resonated, not only would his Medical Dao progress immensely, but even his cultivation would skyrocket.

When that time came, what would Lin Yi even be?

Thinking of this, the madness in the depths of Xu Tian's eyes grew heavier.

However, he suppressed this expression tightly beneath his skin.

He couldn't break out now.

At least, not in Yaochi.

Xu Tian took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging killing intent and jealousy.

"Today's matter..."

"This young Revered Master has remembered it."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Xu Chen shouted at his retreating back.

"Don't go!"

"You haven't eaten yet."

"Should I get a bowl for you?"

The crowd laughed again.

Xu Tian's footsteps clearly faltered, and he nearly stumbled.

He walked even faster.

The Holy Mother of Yaochi watched this scene and did not speak to stop him.

Having just been saved by Lin Yi today, she naturally knew who was more important.

This successor of the Heaven and Earth Gate no longer held much weight in her eyes.

With this, the tone for the Peach Banquet was completely set.

Lin Yi had won big.

Xu Tian had lost everything down to his underwear!

The atmosphere of the following banquet lightened considerably.

Many prodigies took the initiative to come forward to offer toasts and make friends with Lin Yi.

Lin Yi dealt with them casually, not paying much mind.

In the depths of his heart, he was sketching a special ending for Xu Tian.

Chu Wanqing was in the best mood; as she ate spiritual fruit, the smile on her face was sweeter than usual.

Xu Chen was even more exaggerated.

In one go, he devoured three Eight-Treasure Chickens, wiping the grease from his mouth as he ate and sighed with emotion.

"Today's trip wasn't in vain."

"There was food, drink, and a show to watch."

"Totally worth it!"

Lin Yi glanced at him.

"You certainly are easy to satisfy."

Xu Chen replied solemnly.

"It's mainly because you're too awesome, Big Bro."

"You barely exerted any effort and you completely trashed that kid!"

Chu Wanqing's shoulders shook with laughter.

Even Su Yuxi no longer had a cold face; a faint curve hung by her lips.

Shen Qingyue sat quietly beside Lin Yi.

Only, when she occasionally looked at Lin Yi, a very soft light would appear in her eyes.

A soft light that had never been there before.

On the other side.

Xu Tian had long since left the banquet grounds.

In a pavilion outside the Yaochi Holy Land.

He smashed a table with a single palm strike.

Boom!

Wood splinters flew everywhere.

"Lin Yi!"

This cry was squeezed out of his throat, filled with venomous resentment.

The arrogance and composure he had when he first came down the mountain were gone, replaced only by distorted rage and hatred.

"Relying on nothing but a strange Medicinal Pill, you dare to step on this young Revered Master's head."

"Young Medical Saint?"

"You're not worthy!"

After cursing, the hall remained silent.

So silent it was maddening.

Because he knew himself.

Today wasn't Lin Yi using a trick; he had truly lost.

And he had lost miserably!

It was precisely because of this that he hated even more.

He hated so much that he clenched his fists until his nails embedded into his palms.

Fresh blood dripped onto the floor through the gaps in his fingers, but he felt nothing.

A moment later.

The light and shadows in the hall flickered slightly.

An elderly figure stepped out from the shadows.

It was the Heaven and Earth Gate Elder who had accompanied him down the mountain.

The old man's face was grim.

Clearly, he had also seen the scene from earlier today very clearly.

"Have you had enough of your tantrum?"

Xu Tian turned around abruptly.

"Elder, I want Shen Qingyue."

"I want her now!"

The old man stared at him and did not immediately respond.

Xu Tian's chest heaved, his voice filled with uncontrollable irritability.

"The marriage contract is in our hands."

"She is the Saintess of the Shen Family and possesses the Primordial Dao Body; she already had an old engagement with my Heaven and Earth Gate."

"As long as we take her back and resonate the Primordial with the Taisu, I might be able to take a step further."

"When that time comes, will I still lose to Lin Yi?"

The old man narrowed his eyes.

"You still want to compete with Lin Yi?"

Xu Tian gritted his teeth.

"I must compete!"

"I will personally take back everything I lost today!"

"If I lost once in the Medical Dao, I'll win from somewhere else!"

"Shen Qingyue is the key to breaking the deadlock!"

The old man was silent for a moment.

Finally, he spoke slowly.

"Your Revered Master sent you down the mountain not just to make a name for yourself."

"But also for that old engagement."

"If you can truly bring back Shen Qingyue, the sect will naturally back you up in this matter."

Hearing these words.

Xu Tian's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Elder means..."

The old man flicked his sleeve and took out a yellowed ancient book.

The pages were incomplete.

There were even burn marks on the corners.

But on one page, a few lines of extremely ancient characters were recorded.

Primordial as life.

Taisu as form.

Two sources from one origin, opening the ancient gate.

Xu Tian stared at those lines of characters, his breathing becoming rapid.

He naturally knew what this meant.

This wasn't just about Shen Qingyue.

Behind this was also linked to the place the Heaven and Earth Gate had always wanted to find.

That gate.

That Opportunity.

And the secrets left behind from the Immortal Ancient Era.

The madness on his face could finally no longer be suppressed.

"Therefore, I cannot let go even more!"

"Shen Qingyue must be mine!"

The old man put away the ancient book, his voice low.

"Since we are to move, we must do it quickly!"

"The Yaochi banquet hasn't ended yet, and the marriage contract is in our hands; it's the perfect time to strike."

"As long as we solidify this claim, many things will be beyond the control of Yaochi, and beyond the control of that girl!"

Xu Tian slowly exhaled, his emotions steadying bit by bit.

However, the fire in the depths of his eyes burned brighter and brighter.

"Exactly! We will force her to fulfill the contract."

"If she refuses, I will personally take her away."

The old man nodded.

"I will immediately contact the other Elders of the sect."

"This time, it's not just to vent your anger."

"It's also to take back what the Heaven and Earth Gate has lost!"

Xu Tian looked up toward Yaochi, his mouth slowly curling into a grin.

"Lin Yi!"

"Today you stepped on me once."

"Soon, I want you to watch with your own eyes as she is taken away by me!"

"When that time comes, this young Revered Master wants to see if you can still be as high and mighty as you are now!"