52: Chapter 52 Ye Fan Arrives at Yunyin Market

"Achoo!"

Xiao Tian, who was just about to step onto the Wind Eagle's back, let out a loud sneeze.

Jin Fugui was in a quite good mood and, seeing this, proposed once again, "Is Brother Tian feeling unwell? Why not take my flying boat instead? It's fast and keeps you warm."

Su Xin hesitated; if Brother Tian was unwell...

Xiao Tian waved his hand. "I'm fine, let's go!"

He was the first to jump onto the Wind Eagle's back.

Su Xin followed closely behind.

Seeing this, Jin Fugui felt quite helpless.

He placed his last hope on the enchanting and seductive woman beside him.

Jin Fugui's eyes were clear without the slightest impropriety, containing only a plea, "Beauty Yu, surely you don't want to ruin your image by riding a Wind Eagle?"

Su Xin had arrived in Qingyun City two days ago.

By now, he had already finalized the terms with the Mandarin Duck Pavilion.

Beauty Yu was accompanying them to collect Spirit Stones from Luo Yunkai.

In reality, the reason things went so smoothly was that the Mandarin Duck Pavilion was going along with the flow, while also testing Luo Yunkai's current financial situation.

They wanted to see if he truly had the backing or if he was just bluffing.

It could be said that Beauty Yu's trip carried many objectives and was being closely watched by many people.

Logically, Beauty Yu should have been very concerned about her image.

However...

Beauty Yu covered her lips and chuckled, stepping onto the Wind Eagle's pitch-black feathered back. The extreme contrast between white and black brought a powerful allure.

Jin Fugui could even hear the sound of people catching their breath.

"Ruin my image?" Beauty Yu began to giggle, her charm boundless. "Me?"

She reclined leisurely amidst the black feathers, her left leg slightly bent over the other, showcasing her excellent leg proportions.

"Would it?" she asked softly, propping her face up with her hand.

*Gulp!*

No one answered; that sound of swallowing was the best response.

Jin Fugui sighed helplessly and honestly leaped onto the Wind Eagle's back.

Seeing Xiao Tian with his back to Beauty Yu, his spine as stiff as iron, Jin Fugui was amused.

"Regretting it now? How much better would it have been to sit in my flying boat, where you wouldn't have to face the temptation of a beauty of Beauty Yu's caliber."

Su Xin called out helplessly, "Aunt Yu."

Beauty Yu smiled. "Since Little Xin has spoken, Auntie will restrain herself a bit."

She indeed reined in her pervasive charm, and Xiao Tian's back relaxed slightly.

However, he had no intention of turning around, his gaze fixed forward with a resolve firmer than a party member's.

Beauty Yu shook her head and sent a voice transmission to Su Xin, "Little Xin, this elder brother of yours... this won't do. He'll be easily tricked by women."

Su Xin looked thoughtful.

Beauty Yu left it at that one piece of advice, her seductive peach-blossom eyes gazing into the distance, the corners of her mouth curling slightly as she thought of who-knows-what.

Not long after Xiao Tian's group departed, a Flying Sword pierced through the air from the direction of the Qingyun Sect.

Upon arriving at Qingyun City, True Monarch Qingyun learned that the Xiao brothers had already left.

His expression was very ugly as he cast a suspicious look toward Yao Banmeng.

"Are you sure you weren't lying to this Sect Master about your relationship with Xiao Tian?"

Yao Banmeng was very confident, and becoming more so by the moment.

By leveraging the power of the Qingyun Sect and having True Monarch Qingyun escort her to reunite with Xiao Tian, she didn't believe Xiao Tian would ignore her or deny their relationship when everyone knew she was his fiancée!

Wouldn't that be showing weakness to the Qingyun Sect!

"Of course!" Yao Banmeng's tone was extremely certain.

True Monarch Qingyun frowned, but ultimately took to his sword again and gave chase.

*Whoosh!*

Logically, as a Golden Core, True Monarch Qingyun's speed was far superior to a second-rank demonic bird; catching up to Xiao Tian shouldn't have been difficult.

The reality, however, was that when True Monarch Qingyun arrived at Yunyin Market half a day later, he still hadn't encountered Xiao Tian's group.

Where had Xiao Tian and the others gone?

The corners of Su Xin's mouth curled up, and his naturally gloomy face looked a few degrees brighter.

Across from him, Xiao Tian was surrounded by a group of beautiful female Cultivators, stiff and at a total loss.

Noticing Su Xin watching him, Xiao Tian stood up abruptly, causing half of the female Cultivators who were nearly leaning on him to fall over.

Xiao Tian's figure flashed as he dodged the grasping hands of the women, stepping over them to leave quickly.

"Tsk!"

Su Xin sighed with regret, his Youyou-like gaze sweeping over the fallen women before he flicked his sleeves and left silently.

The female Cultivators watched the brothers' departing backs, secretly gritting their teeth.

Xiao Tian returned to the Wind Eagle's back in a huff, ordering it to leave immediately without waiting for Su Xin.

Su Xin used his vines like an extension of his arm to easily return to the eagle's back, not causing any more trouble.

But because of Su Xin's maneuver, they happened to miss True Monarch Qingyun who was catching up.

...

Yunyin Market was exceptionally lively today.

Ye Wang had returned with his wife and daughter, and the Cultivators sent by various factions to track him were also returning one after another, bringing information to their respective masters.

Having returned to Yunyin Market, Ye Wang did not go to see Luo Yunkai immediately.

He first settled his wife and daughter in an inn before intending to go back and report.

When he left, he took Ye Fan with him.

Ye Wang had mentioned to his stepson about becoming an attendant for the master's two Young Masters, and Ye Fan had agreed to it himself.

Since the decision was made, it was better to show loyalty early to be given important responsibilities sooner!

Ye Wang had been gone for nearly ten days, and the several Immortal Caves previously destroyed by the Lightning Tribulation had been renovated.

Not only that, but the six destroyed caves had been directly reconstructed into one giant Immortal Cave.

Ye Wang couldn't even find the main entrance for a moment.

Having no other choice, he took out a paper crane to send a message.

The paper crane, carrying a trace of Luo Yunkai's aura, flew toward the giant Immortal Cave, and a faint ripple appeared outside the cave.

The paper crane vanished into the ripple, its destination no longer visible.

Luo Yunkai was lying comfortably in a rocking chair basking in the sun, completely ignoring True Monarch Qingyun who was seeking an audience outside the cave.

Seeking peace?

Did he have to agree just because the other sought peace?

"Heh!"

"Is this seeking peace? This is being afraid!"

Luo Yunkai sneered.

The paper crane moved into Luo Yunkai's field of vision. He raised an eyebrow slightly and used his spiritual power to draw the paper crane into his hand.

"Hmm? Who's contacting me?"

Spiritual power probed into it, and Ye Wang's voice spoke through the paper crane's mouth.

"Ah, Old Ye is back."

Luo Yunkai tossed the paper crane aside and took out the command talisman for the large-scale Formation, canceling the displacement effect.

The Immortal Cave that had left Ye Wang completely disoriented changed, revealing its true appearance.

Where Ye Wang was currently standing was the location of the former Cave Number Three, which was now the right rear of the entire giant Immortal Cave.

Seeing this, True Monarch Qingyun thought Luo Yunkai was willing to see him, and his spirits lifted.

It made his full day of waiting worthwhile!

"Go knock on the door," True Monarch Qingyun directed Yao Banmeng.

Yao Banmeng did not refuse and stepped forward impatiently.

*Knock, knock, knock!*

She lowered her hand and waited quietly.

However...

No one answered.

Yao Banmeng pursed her lips. This time, she didn't just knock but also called out.

"Senior Luo, Xiao Tian, Banmeng has come as agreed. Please come out for a meeting."

"You are..."

As Ye Wang approached the main gate with Ye Fan, he heard a woman's voice. He couldn't help but quicken his pace, and seeing Yao Banmeng, his brow furrowed in confusion.

Yao Banmeng's gaze swept over Ye Wang. She knew of Ye Wang—a servant of the Luo family.

As for the youth beside him, he was likely a nephew of this servant, brought along to show his face to the master's family.

Truly, when one man finds the Dao, even his poultry and dogs rise to heaven!

Yao Banmeng tilted her head slightly, maintaining an air of superiority. "I am Xiao Tian's fiancée. Senior Luo once promised a marriage contract between Xiao Tian and me. I have come on this trip to fulfill that marriage contract."

Ye Fan's gentle expression vanished. This woman, that look just now...

"The young lady comes just like this... to fulfill a marriage contract?"

Ye Fan's well-placed pause made Yao Banmeng feel insulted.

"What would a servant like you know! Cultivators do not care for such tedious formalities!"

"Who are you calling a servant?" A sinister voice asked, seemingly carrying boundless chill.

(This batch of readers isn't easy to fool; why is it so hard to trick someone into leaving a comment or clicking the 'remind to update' button? [Dog Head Emoji])