164: Is this guy serious?

Chu Yuan said loudly, "I am Chu Yuan, a direct disciple of the Xuantian Sect. I didn't mean to disturb you, but I vaguely heard you mention an old friend's name just now, and I'd like to ask some questions about her."

Silence fell in the private room for a moment.

The door opened with a creak, and a burly youth walked out.

He looked Chu Yuan and the others up and down, his gaze lingering on Bai Zhi and the two women for only an instant before quickly moving away, not daring to look again.

God Realm?!

The youth was greatly alarmed; he actually felt a terrifying sense of danger from those three women.

He had only ever felt this kind of sensation from those in the God Realm; even Spirit Sovereigns couldn't achieve it.

The youth's heart tightened, and he quickly bowed and saluted, "Wei Wuya of the Great Xia Academy greets the three Seniors and Fellow Daoist Chu Yuan."

Shangguan Xinglan waved her hand, "My disciple has some questions for you. We'll leave after he's finished."

Wei Wuya quickly nodded, "Seniors, please come inside."

The four walked into the private room.

Inside, there were two other youths, one in black robes and one in white robes.

At this moment, hearing Wei Wuya's words, they had already risen, "Greetings to the three Seniors, and to Fellow Daoist Chu Yuan."

"Rise," Shangguan Xinglan said coldly, "Finish asking quickly, then let's go back."

"Yes!"

Chu Yuan nodded, looked at the three, and said, "Three Fellow Daoists, I vaguely heard the name Zhang Yan earlier. You must know her, right?"

Wei Wuya and the two others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with uncertainty and suspicion.

Then, Wei Wuya asked cautiously, "What is your relationship with Zhang Yan?"

Chu Yuan stared intently at the three and said, "She and I are good friends from the same village, and our relationship is quite deep. The five of us left the village one after another, and I heard they were taken away by the Ninth Princess. This time, hearing her name, I came over to ask."

Hearing this, the three exchanged glances, and then Wei Wuya spoke, "Zhang Yan was brought into the Great Xia Academy by Ninth Princess Yu Linglong. She is still Cultivating at the Great Xia Academy. We don't know much about the specific situation."

"Is that so?" Chu Yuan looked at the three noncommittally, "May I ask, Fellow Daoist, how are they doing now?"

Wei Wuya glanced at the Youth in White Robes out of the corner of his eye and shook his head, "I've only heard rumors occasionally, saying that someone has taken an interest in Zhang Yan and Sun Ruolin. I truly don't know anything else."

Sun Ruolin?

Chu Yuan was puzzled for a moment, but quickly realized and had a vague guess.

This was very likely Er Ya changing her name.

"May I ask who is targeting them? Are they in danger?"

Chu Yuan pressed on.

Wei Wuya shook his head, "Fellow Daoist, it's not that I won't tell you, but I only heard it mentioned in passing. I truly don't know the specifics."

Chu Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked deeply at the three. He always felt that these three knew something but were unwilling to say it.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist. I will go find them later. I hope nothing happens to them, otherwise, many people might die."

With that, Chu Yuan cupped his hands slightly, turned, and walked out of the private room.

Seeing this, Ye Qingyi gave the three a cold glance, "You at the Great Xia Academy had better pray that little brother doesn't get angry, otherwise, this empress won't mind paying a visit to the Great Xia Academy."

With that, she quickly followed.

Bai Zhi also gave the three a cold glance and quickly followed.

Seeing this, the three secretly swallowed their saliva, greatly alarmed.

Shangguan Xinglan glanced at the Youth in White Robes and said calmly, "I see you seem to have the Bloodline Qi of the Great Xia Imperial Family. Are you from the Great Xia Imperial Family?"

The Youth in White Robes quickly nodded, "Replying to Senior, this Junior is the Fourth Prince of Great Xia, Yu Qingyan. May I ask if Senior is Peak Master Shangguan of the Xuantian Sect?"

"It seems you know me." Shangguan Xinglan's voice was calm and unwavering, "Take a message to Yu Jingyuan: those five from Xiao Huang Village have God Realm experts behind them. Advise those with ill intentions to be careful."

"Otherwise, if they cause trouble, don't blame this empress for not warning them."

"Yes." Yu Qingyan quickly lowered his head and respectfully said, "This Junior will definitely deliver the message."

Shangguan Xinglan said nothing more and turned to leave the private room.

The Youth in Black Robes quickly closed the private room door and activated the sound-insulating Formation. "Fourth Prince, who exactly is that kid? He actually has three God Realm experts supporting him."

"I don't know!" Yu Qingyan shook his head and gave a wry smile, "In any case, he's not someone to be easily offended. I hope that Eighth Prince doesn't act recklessly."

Wei Wuya said thoughtfully, "If you ask me, it's better to sit back and watch the tigers fight. After all, the Eighth Prince and you, Fourth Prince, aren't on very good terms."

Yu Qingyan shook his head, "Since Fairy Xinglan said those words, we can only follow them. We'll truthfully send a message to the Dean. Otherwise, after the incident, will it really go well for us?"

Hearing this, the two fell silent for a moment.

Yu Qingyan shook his head, took out a communication Jade Slip, and sent a message to Yu Jingyuan.

It was also fortunate that Yu Jingyuan was his grand-uncle; otherwise, this message would not have been easy to convey.

The three, however, did not know... For a God Realm expert to hear their conversation through a sound-insulating Formation was simply too easy.

Ye Qingyi said, "Little brother, is it that Eighth Prince? Do you want me to help you kill him?"

"No need!"

Chu Yuan waved his hand and said, "I believe with Revered Master's words as a safeguard, they won't be in danger for now. We'll discuss this matter later."

As he spoke, his expression turned cold, "If anything happens to Yaner and the others, I will make that Eighth Prince, and even Great Xia, regret it."

Hearing this, Shangguan Xinglan frowned slightly, secretly thinking it was not good.

She didn't care about the deaths of a few people from Great Xia, but she was afraid that this kid would blow things up and deplete too much of the Human Race's foundation.

After all, even she could feel a threat from Bai Zhi the Demon God's strength.

"Chu Yuan, don't act impulsively."

Shangguan Xinglan advised, "Great Xia's strength is not weak, otherwise, it wouldn't be able to guard the Tianquan Divine Continent with the power of a single dynasty."

But before Chu Yuan could reply, Bai Zhi spoke, "Fellow Daoist Shangguan worries too much. Although this empress has only been out for a few years, if Chu Yuan wants to do something, this empress can also gather a dozen God Realm experts, which would be enough to cause quite a stir."

At these words, Shangguan Xinglan's expression changed slightly. She looked at Bai Zhi with a serious expression.

Seeing that she didn't seem to be joking, she couldn't help but be secretly alarmed. This fellow isn't really going to do it, is she?

At this moment, Chu Yuan took a deep breath, "Revered Master, don't worry, I won't be reckless."

Shangguan Xinglan nodded gently, "You go to the Qiyuan Secret Realm. I'll make a trip to the Great Xia Academy later to help you check things out, how about that?"

"Thank you, Revered Master!"

Chu Yuan cupped his hands in gratitude, secretly relieved.

Having Shangguan Xinglan go was indeed more effective than him going.

After all, if he really brought a dozen God Realm experts, that would be causing trouble.

Four days passed in a flash.

Chu Yuan glanced at Bai Zhi, then turned and stepped into the Qiyuan Secret Realm.