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Seeing the gaze of Yang Cheng, Wu Yi felt an involuntary panic in his heart, yet he still forced himself to say, "Their sect is weak; even their strongest member, Old Liu, is no match. Old Liu left the sect years ago because his beloved was taken by someone else—he's nothing but a useless coward."
"Very well." Yang Cheng's face was cold as he squinted at Wu Yi for a moment, then let out a few inexplicable sneers and said, "This person must be killed; I will take action myself."
"I hope Shishu will honor us with a visit to my humble abode. As soon as I have news of that person, I will report it immediately."
Countless spies were scattered throughout Eryuan City, searching for Wei Chen. Especially around the Feathered Pavilion and Su Mansion, where a large number of secret agents were concentrated. However, after two days passed, they found nothing; all reports confirmed that Wei Chen had not gone to either the Feathered Pavilion or Su Mansion.
Inside Su Mansion, Zhao Yu accompanied a charming woman who still retained her grace. The vast Su Mansion spanned over a thousand acres, with the Su Family's relatives and servants totaling more than two thousand. The mansion was filled with pavilions and flowing green waters, a sight to behold.
When Zhao Yu arrived at Su Mansion, mother and daughter recognized each other and embraced in tears. Any lingering resentment Zhao Yu held towards Su Linglong dissipated completely after that emotional reunion.
"Yuer, as your mother, I truly thank fate for bringing you back to my side," Zhao Yu's mother, Su Linglong, gently patted Zhao Yu's hand that clung to her arm, her expression filled with deep emotion.
Zhao Yu pouted in annoyance and said, "Mother, how many times have you said this? Isn't it getting tiresome?"
"Alright, alright, I've been bothersome. I won't say it again. Sigh, you've really suffered," Su Linglong sighed.
"It wasn't too hard. When I was with the Zhao Family in Sui Kingdom, I didn't have much impression of my adoptive parents. It was my grandfather there who raised me. Everything has been good since coming to Cloud Spirit Sect." Having grown up without parental love, Zhao Yu cherished this late-found maternal affection even more. However, thinking of her grandfather made her inevitably recall that he had already died at the hands of Soul Palace.
As for Zhao Song, though he died justly at Wei Chen's hands, it remained a knot in Zhao Yu's heart.
"Ah, it's all in the past now. Eryuan City is your true home. From now on, settle down well here; Fuyuan Trading Company has a place for you. It will ensure you can cultivate without worries for life. Whatever you want, your uncle can get it for you," Su Linglong said while gently stroking Zhao Yu's face.
Zhao Yu bit her lip in contemplation for a moment before raising her head to meet Su Linglong's eyes directly and mustering her courage to say, "Mother, I'm going to live with Wei Chen. Wherever he goes, I will go too."
Upon hearing this, Su Linglong's expression darkened slightly as she huffed and replied, "Let him pass my test first. If he wants to marry you, he must be someone exceptional; an ordinary man won't do."
"You two, what are you so happy about?" The Drunkard wobbled over with his plump body. As he approached, his expression turned serious, and he said to Zhao Yu, "Yuer, I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
"Is it about Wei Chen?" Zhao Yu's expression tightened.
The Drunkard nodded. "Yes, recently the situation in Eryuan City has become quite tense."
"Let's hear the bad news first." Zhao Yu guessed from the Drunkard's demeanor that it likely wasn't about Wei Chen being in trouble; if that were the case, he wouldn't be acting this way.
The Drunkard said, "The bad news is that countless people in Eryuan City are looking for Wei Chen. The most concerning group is Wu Yi's side. His background is truly alarming, and regarding Wei Chen's situation, our Su Family probably can't offer any help."
"Wu Yi, that spoiled young master? What kind of background could he possibly have?" Su Linglong had a very poor impression of Wu Yi. How could a chaste woman, teased by a white-faced man, have any good feelings toward him?
"Sister Three, that guy's backing is actually from a sect! Recently, news has spread that he is the grandson of an elder in the sect. He broke the sect's rules and was exiled to Eryuan City. The person he hired to kill Wei Chen is Yang Cheng, who left the sect during a rebellion over a decade ago. His strength has likely reached the Spirit Wisdom Realm, and he might even be at the Surge Realm. Someone saw Yang Cheng following him to his residence."
The Drunkard sighed repeatedly; ordinary disciples of the sect were not something the Su Family feared, but the grandson of an elder was truly someone they couldn't provoke, especially with the formidable Yang Cheng involved.
Su Linglong's face changed drastically as Zhao Yu anxiously asked, "Uncle, what about Wei Chen?"
"Let me finish. It's not just Wu Yi's group searching for Wei Chen; Old Man Ji from the Four Great Villains has also come to Eryuan City with the intent to kill Wei Chen and avenge his disciple. The Feathered Pavilion is powerful; Old Man Ji doesn't dare provoke them and can only vent his anger on Wei Chen."
The Drunkard's bad news was piling up.
"The Feathered Pavilion is also looking for Wei Chen. They issued a statement saying that as long as Wei Chen appears, they will help him fend off Old Man Ji. However, they don't dare confront those from the sect; since Wei Chen helped the Feathered Pavilion, it's only natural for them to assist him against Old Man Ji. That matter has nothing to do with the sect."
The Drunkard managed to deliver some good news after all, causing Zhao Yu's expression to relax slightly.
"As for Wei Chen, he must have gone somewhere to recuperate after that fight with your Cloud Spirit Sect disciple, Battle. That person is dead, and Wei Chen won't fare any better. The battlefield was terrifying; honestly, even though I've reached the Spirit Realm, if I were to engage in a life-and-death struggle with someone of similar strength, the destructive power wouldn't be any greater than their battle."
The Drunkard finally finished speaking, letting out a long sigh of relief as he took a swig of alcohol to quench his thirst.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu's expression darkened slightly.
"Wang Jian is still dead? Regardless, he saved my life." Zhao Yu felt a mix of emotions but secretly sighed in relief at the thought that Wei Chen was not gravely injured.
"Second Brother, is Wei Chen really that strong? Fate Soul Realm Level Three—can he compare to your Spirit Realm Level Three?" Su Linglong asked with a frown.
Although she had never met Wei Chen, her impression of him was not very favorable. She could naturally tell that Zhao Yu was no longer innocent.
"He managed to take down two of the Four Great Villains; that kind of strength I do not possess. Now everyone is searching for him, yet no one can find where he is. When he finally shows up, it will truly be lively," the Drunkard said lightly.
"If the people from the sect want to kill him, can he really escape death?" Su Linglong scoffed.
"Sister Three, how about we make a bet? I wager that Wei Chen will definitely come out unscathed this time. Over the years, my strength hasn't increased much, but my ability to read people has never been wrong," the Drunkard chuckled.
Su Linglong sneered, "Fine. If he truly manages to come out of this storm unscathed, I won't trouble him anymore regarding his relationship with Yuer."
While everyone was searching for Wei Chen, he was currently far away from Eryuan City, having traveled two thousand miles away.
Lijun Mountain was home to a formidable Flamingo, a Sixth-Rank Monster that had dominated Lijun Mountain for many years, with all beasts bowing before it.
The powerful organizations from Eryuan City had attempted multiple ambushes against the Flamingo but had all ended in failure. The speed of that Flamingo was simply too fast; even Sixth Rank Spirit Wisdom Realm experts could not catch up to it.
The Flamingo reigned supreme over Lijun Mountain, making it a perilous place for any human who dared to pass through. Unless one was exceptionally lucky, death awaited them. Over time, Lijun Mountain became a forbidden zone for humans, with few daring to approach.
Having absorbed five Fourth-Grade Soul Stones, Wei Chen reached the pinnacle of the Fate Soul Realm. He first took a detour to Satellite City, not far from Eryuan City, where he purchased some supplies and acquired a Black Iron Steed. After spending a day preparing, he finally arrived at Lijun Mountain.
Lijun Mountain was known for its abundant gray mushrooms, which were quite delicious. However, due to the Flamingo's dominance over the area, the price of these mushrooms soared; in Eryuan City, they could fetch up to a thousand taels of silver per pound, catering exclusively to the wealthy.
At the foot of the mountain, one could occasionally see people entering, but they dared not venture deep into the woods, merely picking a few mushrooms before leaving.
Wei Chen was not there to gather mushrooms; his true goal was the Flamingo!
Now that he had reached the ninth level of the Fate Soul Realm, Wei Chen faced an urgent question: it was time for him to condense a new Martial Soul.
This time, it would be the Power Soul.
Once successfully condensed, his coordination and strength as a Soul Warrior would surge tenfold. The essence of power lay in that very word—strength—representing complete mastery over his body.
The difference between the Fate Soul Realm and the Power Realm was immense.
"Eryuan City is surely filled with people looking for me now. Wu Yi has a deep background; those sent to kill me won't be weak. How can I dare enter the city without any means of self-defense?"
Thinking this over, Wei Chen found a discreet spot at the base of Lijun Mountain to tether his Black Iron Steed. He stroked the horse's mane and chuckled, "Old Black, wait here for me. Once I succeed, I'll find you a mare so you can enjoy yourself."
The Black Iron Steed seemed quite intelligent; it appeared to understand Wei Chen's words as it pawed at the ground and shook its head joyfully.
"Alright, I'm off. Take care," Wei Chen said as he patted the horse's neck and leaped into the forest, racing toward the mountain's peak.
The mountain path was treacherous, or perhaps there was no path at all. The rarely visited Lijun Mountain had long lost any trace of a road. Wei Chen wielded a long knife, clearing the way through the thickets, making slow progress.
"No wonder this is the territory of the Flamingo; it seems no one has walked here for decades. That Flamingo has made its home here, which suggests that this mountain must have some special qualities. Otherwise, with the size of Lijun Mountain, it shouldn't attract such high-level beasts to reside here."
As Wei Chen carved his way forward, he operated the Soul Refinement Technique to absorb Soul Power. The rate of absorption during such a time was less than one-tenth of what it would be while quietly meditating. But he understood that steady accumulation was key; achieving great leaps in progress was nearly impossible.
After a day's time, Wei Chen had climbed to the halfway point of Lijun Mountain, covering half the distance.
"I'll rest for the night and continue tomorrow. Traveling under the stars isn't worth the risk; encountering a beast would be troublesome."
As Wei Chen noticed the sky darkening, he found an Ancient Pine Tree and climbed onto a large branch to rest quietly.
Not long after, a beastly roar echoed from several miles away, sounding like thunder rumbling in his ears, jolting Wei Chen awake.
Soon, the ground trembled, and Wei Chen could faintly sense a massive creature charging toward him.
When he finally saw the beast clearly, cold sweat trickled down his back. Before him stood an enormous bear! It stood ten meters tall and measured thirty meters in length, with one of its forelegs thicker than that of any muscular man.
What startled Wei Chen most was that the giant bear seemed to be fleeing!
"Beast, do you think you can escape?" A clear voice rang in Wei Chen's ears. He turned to see a slender and tall girl in a white samurai outfit, wielding a long sword as she chased after the bear!
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