167: In-person questioning

“Shen Lian, you actually dare to come to the Spirit Realm and act wild. Good, since you are here, it saves me a trip. Hand over the Great Dao Cauldron Refining Hand obediently.”

Mu Yaoguang was furious and immediately wanted to head to Xiyue City to demand the Great Dao Cauldron Refining Hand cultivation method from Shen Lian, completely forgetting that Shen Lian had annihilated the entire Heavenly Feather Sect just a few days prior.

Tang Yuan: “Valley Master, Miss Su already went to seek justice. Calculating the time, she should be back by now. Valley Master, did you see her on your way back?”

As soon as Su Yuheng was mentioned, Mu Yaoguang recalled her tragic death, causing her entire body to shiver involuntarily.

But upon hearing Tang Yuan mention Su Yuheng going to find Shen Lian, Mu Yaoguang suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, “Are you saying, Senior Sister Su went to Xiyue City?”

“Yes, calculating the time, she left two days ago. She should be back now, right?”

Mu Yaoguang was instantly startled and suddenly realized that Su Yuheng’s death might be inextricably linked to Shen Lian.

“How could there be such a coincidence in the world? As soon as Shen Lian arrived, Su Yuheng died tragically in the Small Woods. She must have come for revenge.”

“Since he dared to kill even Su Yuheng, he definitely won't spare me either.”

“No, I must find a solution that satisfies both sides and find an opportunity to eliminate Shen Lian.”

Seeing Mu Yaoguang unresponsive, Tang Yuan quickly called out, “Valley Master, what’s wrong?”

Mu Yaoguang snapped back to reality and shook her head. “Nothing. Right, what exactly is Shen Lian's cultivation? Have you investigated clearly?”

Tang Yuan replied, “His cultivation is unfathomable. With my Soul Transformation cultivation, I couldn't even put up the slightest resistance before he immobilized me.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Yaoguang's heart immediately sank.

If Shen Lian truly killed Su Yuheng, then his current cultivation is more than enough to kill her as well.

Even if she had the Realm Lord's power protecting her, Mu Yaoguang dared not gamble with her life.

To be safe, she decided to involve the Realm Lords Mansion as well.

She refused to believe that no matter how strong Shen Lian was, he could be stronger than Realm Lord Xu Tianao!

So she said to Tang Yuan, “You immediately go to the Realm Lords Mansion,

and tell them I have found the whereabouts of the item they are looking for, and ask the Realm Lord to send someone to lend me a hand.”

“What item is the Realm Lord looking for?”

“Don't ask. Hurry, the faster the better.”

“Yes.”

Tang Yuan had no choice but to turn around and prepare to go to the Realm Lords Mansion to deliver the message.

But just as he was about to step out of the Medicine King Valley entrance, he seemed to remember something, turned back, and said to Mu Yaoguang, “Valley Master, when Shen Lian kicked me out of Qixuan Pavilion, I didn't have Spirit Stones to rent a Spirit Beast, could I...”

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Yuheng immediately flew over a delicate Jade Stone.

“The Medicine King Valley Luan Phoenix Mount is temporarily yours to command. Go quickly and return quickly; do not delay even for a moment.”

“Yes.”

Tang Yuan accepted the order and immediately departed.

Mu Yaoguang looked in the direction of Xiyue City and sneered, “Senior Brother, so what if you've realized the truth now? In the face of absolute strength, you can ultimately only be my dog.

Although I should thank you for helping me get rid of that bitch Su Yuheng. After all, if she really became the Young Lord's Wife, I would be very unhappy.

It's just that if you want to kill me, Mu Yaoguang, you likely won't get the chance.”

...Xiyue City, Qixuan Pavilion.

“Revered Master, I toast you.”

At the banquet, Spirit Meat, Fruits and Vegetables were all available.

Su Mengyao proactively stood up and offered a toast to Shen Lian.

“Hmph.”

Shen Lian gave a dismissive snort but still raised his cup to acknowledge Su Mengyao.

After drinking a cup of wine, Su Mengyao and Du Bingyan each placed food into Shen Lian's bowl.

“Troublesome.”

Shen Lian sneered lightly, looking quite disdainful.

He did not touch any of the dishes the two women placed in his bowl.

Since the two women's cultivation was still shallow, after only a few cups of Spirit Wine, their faces were flushed red, and they started speaking drunkenly.

Su Mengyao looked at Shen Lian with a flushed face and asked curiously, “Revered Master, your Disciple has never seen you smile. Could you please smile for us?”

“Hmph.”

Shen Lian's cold snort was her reply.

Du Bingyan, also drunk, leaned close to Shen Lian, her eyes teary as she said, “Revered Master, thank you for allowing me to escape this Sea of Suffering. I have decided to serve you for the rest of my life. If you don't mind, would you consider using me as a Cauldron?”

“Hmm?”

Shen Lian, who was raising his wine cup, immediately frowned upon hearing this.

“Why do you debase yourself like this? Did I take you as a Disciple just so you could be a Cauldron? If you...”

But soon, he felt that saying this was pointless, as the two women were now completely drunk.

“Good wine.”

Su Mengyao was completely slumped over the table, using a chopstick to lightly dab the wine pot a few times before repeatedly sucking on it.

“Revered Master, will you feed me wine?”

This nonsensical remark immediately made Shen Lian's expression turn gloomy.

Su Mengyao placed a cup of wine in front of him, looking at him expectantly with a flushed face.

“Enough! If you're drunk, hurry up and go rest. Don't act crazy in front of me!”

With a deep shout, Shen Lian stood up, ready to leave.

Unexpectedly, Su Mengyao's voice came from behind him again.

“Revered Master, what do you think of your Disciple? Do I match the image of the Dao Companion in your heart?”

“If I do, then Revered Master, don't hold back. Just tell your Disciple.”

“Actually, Revered Master, besides your bad temper, everything else about you is really good. If you fix your temper, many Female Cultivators would rush to throw themselves into your arms.”

“I just wonder if your Disciple has a chance to be one of them?”

Shen Lian could no longer tolerate it. He turned around and sat back down, grabbing Su Mengyao's chin. “You're so young, yet you don't focus on proper matters. What exactly are you thinking about every day?”

Su Mengyao replied hazily, “Revered Master, why are you being like this? Actually, in the cultivation world, the matter of Disciples Pursuing Masters and Masters Pursuing Disciples has long been an open secret,

If you really can't bring yourself to do it, then give your Disciple a chance to pursue you.”

“What nonsense!”

Shen Lian abruptly threw Su Yuheng aside.

“Su Yuheng, if you harbor such thoughts, let me give you a warning: if you want to see me Kill Wife to Prove the Dao, then just come and try! You...”

Midway through his sentence, Shen Lian forcibly swallowed the rest of his words.

Because Su Mengyao and Du Bingyan were now completely drunk and unconscious in front of the table.

“Hmph, they can't even handle a few cups of Spirit Wine. This is the drawback of shallow cultivation.”

After speaking, Shen Lian stood up and left the banquet, then raised his hand and waved.

A Ripple Barrier immediately appeared around the two women.

“Sigh.”

Stepping out of the main hall and into the courtyard, Shen Lian looked up at the bright moon hanging in the sky and let out an involuntary sigh.

Suddenly, a cold wind swept through.

The corner of Shen Lian's mouth curved up, and the Folding Fan in his hand slowly opened.

“Since you have come, why not show yourself?”

As soon as he spoke, an extraordinary figure wearing a mask slowly descended from the Void Realm.

“Hmm? Immortal Realm Eighth Layer aura. Interesting.”

Feeling the cultivation aura of the newcomer, Shen Lian immediately became vigilant.

“Shen Lian?”

The newcomer asked.

“State your name and your purpose.”

“Cang Ao, Descendant of the Ancient God Clan, has specially come to meet the Human Emperor who annihilated my entire clan long ago!”

With a shout, Cang Ao immediately struck backhand with a palm, releasing a fierce Gang Qi that shot straight toward Shen Lian's face.