257: Chapter 257 Good Luck with Women

The black mist deep within the cave was becoming increasingly dense.

Chu Sheng walked in the lead, the zhu xian sword hovering at his side, its dark golden Sword Qi pushing back the mist.

Sun Qian followed behind, waving his small flag incessantly.

Prince Tuoba Lie and Tuoba Yanran walked in the middle, their protective light barrier already having faded significantly.

Ye Wuhen walked at the back, his hand resting on his sword hilt, his gaze vigilant.

Suddenly, a mass of pitch-black mist surged out from the depths of the cave, rushing toward the group.

Chu Sheng slashed it open with one strike, causing the mist to split into two streams and bypass them on either side.

Prince Tuoba Lie's light barrier hissed and quickly dimmed.

A cluster of mist bypassed the gap and lunged toward Tuoba Yanran.

Ye Wuhen had arrived at her side before anyone noticed, drawing his sword to strike; the sword light, like a bolt of silk, shattered the mist.

The mist let out a sharp hiss and retreated into the depths.

Tuoba Yanran looked at him, a trace of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Thank you."

Ye Wuhen nodded without speaking.

The group rested in an open area.

Tuoba Yanran walked over to Ye Wuhen's side, and they stood shoulder to shoulder.

"Your name is Ye Wuhen?" she asked.

"Mm."

"Are you from the Ye family of Wendao Palace?"

Ye Wuhen did not answer. Tuoba Yanran did not press him, instead changing the subject: "That sword strike of yours just now was not bad."

"It was average."

The corners of Tuoba Yanran's mouth curled up slightly: "You are quite humble."

She lowered her voice: "Luochuan Kingdom has spies from the Demon Race. We came to the Golden Pasture to find a way to counter the Demon Race. Luochuan Kingdom is in a dangerous situation; Beiyuan Kingdom has the backing of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, and Tianfeng Kingdom has the backing of Wendao Palace, so we can only rely on ourselves."

Ye Wuhen said: "So your brother wants to win over Wendao Palace?"

Tuoba Yanran did not deny it: "He just wants to protect Luochuan Kingdom too much."

Ye Wuhen was silent for a moment: "I understand."

Chu Sheng watched the two from a distance, inwardly marveling at Ye Wuhen's good romantic luck, though he thought it wasn't as good as his own.

Prince Tuoba Lie walked over to Chu Sheng and sat down, lowering his voice: "Elder Chu, I have an impudent request. I hope you can put in a good word for us before Sect Master Ye, as Luochuan Kingdom wishes to form an alliance with Wendao Palace."

Chu Sheng said: "We shall see."

Chu Sheng felt that even if he agreed, it would just be accumulating capital for that old fox Ye Cang, so there was no need.

Prince Tuoba Lie's expression changed slightly, but then he smiled and said: "Although Luochuan Kingdom is small, we are willing to pay any price."

Chu Sheng did not respond; he stood up and walked away.

Prince Tuoba Lie realized that he was not significant enough in front of Chu Sheng, so he turned to Ye Wuhen, putting on an enthusiastic smile: "Young Master Ye, that sword strike just now was truly magnificent! Luochuan Kingdom welcomes you to visit at any time!"

Ye Wuhen responded indifferently. Prince Tuoba Lie did not mind; all he wanted was that Ye Wuhen did not refuse.

After resting, the group continued to venture deeper.

At the very depths of the cave, a massive mass of black mist was suspended, pulsing like a heart and releasing a devouring force.

Chu Sheng frowned: The remnants of Gluttony were more violent than Greed, possessing no consciousness, only instinct.

"This thing must be sealed." Chu Sheng took out four Wendao Palace Seal talismans and distributed them to the others.

Each person guarded one side and injected spiritual power simultaneously. A golden Formation enveloped the mist, which struck out wildly.

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the mist was pressed back into the depths. The ground shook, then fell silent.

Chu Sheng panted heavily, Sun Qian's face was pale, Prince Tuoba Lie's legs were trembling, and Tuoba Yanran slid down to sit against the wall.

Chu Sheng stood up: "Let's go."

Tuoba Yanran walked to Ye Wuhen's side: "Thank you for earlier. You are a very interesting person."

Ye Wuhen did not speak. The corners of Tuoba Yanran's mouth curled up slightly as she turned and left.

Chu Sheng coughed dryly: "Let's go."

Ye Wuhen followed.

Chu Sheng thought to himself: This kid's romantic luck is indeed good, but not as good as mine.

The group walked out of the cave, sunlight spilling onto their faces.

Prince Tuoba Lie fell a few steps behind and whispered to Tuoba Yanran: "What do you think of Ye Wuhen?"

Tuoba Yanran said: "He saved me."

Prince Tuoba Lie nodded and did not ask again.