Chapter 489: Tian Xie Dan, Nothing More Than That!

"What's wrong with you? Why are you just standing there? Let's go!"

Su Yu looked at Xu Yourong in astonishment, not knowing what ailment this fellow had.

Seeing Su Yu's such straightforward demeanor, Xu Yourong couldn't help but stamp his foot, and the flush on his face faded.

"Oh oh!"

Xu Yourong gave a perfunctory "oh" and immediately led Su Yu toward the center of Ji Yuan City.

When they stepped out, Xu Laoyezi was already at the doorway, waiting.

Looking at Su Yu, Xu Laoyezi smiled faintly, "Su Xiaoyou, not seen for Half Moon, your cultivation must have progressed again!"

Although he said that, Xu Laoyezi still wore a hint of astonishment.

He couldn't discern Su Yu's realm, but he could feel that the current Su Yu and the Su Yu from Half Moon ago had undergone earth‑shattering changes.

If the previous Su Yu could defeat him,

then the present Su Yu could, without lifting a finger, easily eliminate him.

And this feeling gave Xu Laoyezi a slight shock.

He truly hadn't expected Su Yu's progress to be so rapid; in just Half Moon's time, there was yet another advancement.

One must admit, such talent is simply terrifying.

For a moment, speculation about Su Yu's identity made Xu Laoyezi feel Su Yu even more mysterious.

Su Yu listened to Xu Laoyezi's words and smiled faintly, "Just a lucky breakthrough."

Lucky breakthrough....

Xu Laoyezi's mouth twitched slightly; if he could achieve a lucky breakthrough, he couldn't imagine how delighted he'd be.

Earlier, Xu Yourong's father passed away, leaving him despondent, and he secluded himself for cultivation.

All that time, his cultivation made no progress at all.

Yet Su Yu, after merely staying in the library for Half Moon, managed to breakthrough.

Xu Laoyezi felt his whole face go numb.

"All right, Grandfather, we should set off; if we miss the time, it'll be a loss."

Xu Yourong interrupted Xu Laoyezi's thought.

Xu Laoyezi also caught on, laughingly saying, "Look at my brain—people, once they get old, become useless."

Having said that, they boarded a carriage, and Su Yu also stepped onto a carriage.

Although a Heaven and Earth Realm strongman can tear space on the Ten Thousand Tribes Continent,

in Heaven Beyond Heaven, that cannot be done.

Because the laws of this world are stronger than those of the Ten Thousand Tribes Continent.

A Heaven and Earth Realm strongman can only achieve sky‑riding flight.

To be able to tear space, one must at least reach the Venerable Realm.

And among the Four Great Domains, there are only four Venerables.

Of course, that's only the obvious ones.

How many hide in the shadows is unknown.

Nevertheless, it's probably not more than double‑digit.

After all, reaching the Venerable Realm already makes one an extremely terrifying existence.

Even within the Central Immortal Domain, a Venerable Realm strongman is a formidable power.

And in Ji Yuan City, flying would be too ostentatious.

So they simply took a carriage.

Since the Xu family's insignia is on it, no one would be foolish enough to stop the Xu family's carriage.

Not only the Xu family, but all the townsfolk of Ji Yuan City, drawn by Qing Long Hall's disciple recruitment, flocked to the city center.

At the center of Ji Yuan City lies a massive plaza.

And atop the plaza stand numerous raised platforms.

Steward Wang of Qing Long Hall, the Cheng family elder Cheng Yunfei, and the other family elder Bai Chang all sat on the platforms.

"Time's almost up, why hasn't Xu Laoer arrived yet!"

Bai Chang's brows twitched slightly as he said, displeased.

"Even Steward Wang is here, yet this Xu Laoer still hasn't come; is he refusing to give Steward Wang face?"

Cheng Yunfei said lightly.

He didn't mind stepping on other families at this moment.

After all, Steward Wang largely decides the selection of disciples this time.

Sure enough, after hearing Cheng Yunfei, Steward Wang's face showed a trace of displeasure.

"Hmph! The Xu family, huh..."

Steward Wang sneered.

Bai Chang and Cheng Yunfei's eyes lit up slightly; they could naturally discern the displeasure in Steward Wang's words.

This signal, to them, was a good thing.

Cheng Yunfei even more vigorously smeared Xu Laoyezi in front of Steward Wang.

"Steward Wang, you don't know, this Xu Laoer is obstinate, truly believing that after breaking through the fifth layer of the Heaven Realm, he can ignore everyone."

"I think, after all this time and still not coming, this Xu Laoer simply doesn't regard you at all!"

Cheng Yunfei hurriedly said.

Although his relationship with Steward Wang is substantial, he can still smear his opponent before Steward Wang.

Cheng Yunfei naturally agreed.

Bai Chang, listening to Cheng Yunfei, also quickly replied.

"Indeed, Steward Wang, the head of the Xu family recently provoked a strong enemy and was slain."

"The Xu family is a clan that loves to stir up trouble; how could such a clan possibly produce a Heavenly Pride candidate?"

Listening to the two, Steward Wang's displeased expression grew even more evident.

Although he was merely a minor outer steward of Azure Dragon Hall, his authority within the Hall was not great.

But in the outside world, he represented the Azure Dragon Hall itself.

To disregard him would be to disregard the Azure Dragon Hall.

Just as Steward Wang was about to get angry, Lord Xu's voice sounded.

"Apologies, Steward Wang, the Xu family is simply too far from here, causing you to wait so long!"

Lord Xu licked his face, looked at Steward Wang, with Xu Yourong and Su Yu following behind.

"Hmph! Your Xu family boasts such prestige, yet you didn't know to come earlier? Making Steward Wang wait here—does the Xu family value face more than the Azure Dragon Hall?"

Cheng Yunfei let out a cold snort, his face unfriendly as he stared at Lord Xu.

Lord Xu's complexion changed slightly, and he hurriedly said.

"I truly apologize, Steward Wang; this matter was my oversight. Once the disciple recruitment ends, the Xu family will host a grand banquet to make amends with you!"

Lord Xu, being quite shrewd, immediately lowered his posture to the lowest.

After all, although the Xu family is powerful in Jiyuan City, compared with Azure Dragon Hall, the difference is like that between an elephant and an ant.

Cheng Yunfei and Bai Chang still wanted to say something, but Steward Wang ruthlessly cut them off.

"Enough, since everyone is present, let's begin."

Steward Wang said lightly.

He had no intention of learning about Jiyuan City's affairs; he came this time solely to recruit disciples for Azure Dragon Hall.

He also intended to locate the junior brother mentioned by the Hall Master.

As for matters among other factions, they had nothing to do with him.

Cheng Yunfei and Bai Chang felt a bit unwilling, but since Steward Wang had spoken, they had to comply.

So they could only give up.

This time, Azure Dragon Hall recruited disciples in Jiyuan City; though it seemed spectacular, many people knew the truth.

The final candidates could only be from one of the three great families.

After all, other Heavenly Prides, no matter how monstrous, lack the backing of abundant resources.

How could they possibly surpass the Heavenly Prides of the three families?

Indeed, a useless person's comeback only happens in novels.

Sure enough...

After three rounds of contests, only the Three Races' Heavenly Prides remained on the plaza.

Xu Yourong of the Xu family, Cheng Lei of the Cheng family, and Bai Xiao of the Bai family.

The competition among the three was simple: each had to challenge his two opponents.

Whoever could defeat both would become a disciple of Azure Dragon Hall.

The first match was the battle between Xu Yourong and Bai Xiao.

Xu Yourong had previously broken through to the first level of the Heavenly Realm, while Bai Xiao was only at the peak of the Earth Realm.

In a few moves, Bai Xiao was suppressed by Xu Yourong and finally had to concede.

Seeing this, Bai Chang's complexion grew somewhat gloomy.

Losing the first match essentially meant no chance of becoming a disciple of Azure Dragon Hall.

Conversely, Steward Wang looked at Xu Yourong with a hint of admiration.

"Not bad, not bad. At such an age to reach the first level of the Heavenly Realm, even among outer disciples, that's a lower‑middle standing."

Steward Wang nodded.

Outer disciples of Azure Dragon Hall are generally at the Heavenly Realm; within five years they can break into the Great Dao Realm and become inner disciples.

Otherwise, they can only become someone like Steward Wang, or leave Azure Dragon Hall outright.

Seeing that Xu Yourong, barely twenty years old, had already reached the first level of the Heavenly Realm, within five years, with Azure Dragon Hall's resources, it might truly be possible to break into the Great Dao Realm.

For a moment, Steward Wang felt some admiration for Xu Yourong.

Beside him, Cheng Yunfei seemed to notice Steward Wang's expression, his heart slightly startled, and he quickly sent a mental voice.

"Steward Wang... look at the agreement between us.."

Cheng Yunfei said cautiously.

Afraid of angering Steward Wang.

Steward Wang's smile vanished, his expression becoming exceedingly calm.

He sent a calm mental voice.

"Still that same line: as long as Cheng Lei can become first, what does it matter if we take him?"

Having received Steward Wang's promise, Cheng Yunfei's face brightened slightly.

That was the line he wanted.

The second match, Xu Yourong faced Cheng Lei.

Xu Yourong stood proudly on the plaza, while Cheng Lei slowly approached.

Cheng Lei appeared a year or two older than Xu Yourong, exuding cultivation not weaker than Xu Yourong's.

Indeed, he was also a first‑level Heavenly Realm powerhouse.

Su Yu, bored, stared at the plaza, his gaze lingering on Cheng Lei for a moment.

"Hmm?"

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted slightly.

"Su Xiaoyou, is there something strange?"

Old Master Xu noticed Su Yu's expression and asked, puzzled.

A mysterious smile appeared on Su Yu's face, and he spoke lightly.

"Nothing, I just saw something interesting."

The battle between Xu Yourong and Cheng Lei was about to erupt.

Above the plaza, a dense force of Heaven and Earth burst forth.

It was like a series of crackling blasts, wildly striking the void.

It forcefully tore the plaza, carving a series of fierce cracks.

But in the end, Xu Yourong gained a slight edge.

A Sword thrust out, directly piercing a hole in Cheng Lei's chest.

Cheng Lei's complexion changed wildly as he forced himself to endure the chest pain.

His eyes hardened, and a red pill already appeared in his hand.

He swallowed the red pill in one gulp.

In an instant, a terrifying wave erupted from Cheng Lei's body.

His cultivation, in that instant, abruptly reached the second tier of the Heavenly Realm.

Old Master Xu stared at the scene before him, his pupils suddenly narrowing.

"Heavenly Evil Pill! You Cheng family are cheating!"

Old Master Xu burst out laughing.

His complexion was extremely unpleasant.

The Heavenly Evil Pill is a pill specifically aimed at Heavenly Realm strongmen, capable of raising one's cultivation by one grade in a short time.

However, its side effects are also quite evident.

The surged cultivation can only last for the duration of a incense stick, and after that period...

The user's body becomes extremely weak.

Therefore, unless one is in a desperate situation, no one generally uses this pill.

But this contest was different; Xu Yourong's cultivation only slightly suppressed Cheng Lei.

Once the Heavenly Evil Pill is used, Cheng Lei's cultivation surges to the second tier of the Heavenly Realm, allowing him to instantly suppress Xu Yourong.

Completely turning the outcome of the match.

However, faced with Old Master Xu's burst of laughter, Cheng Yunfei felt no shame at all; instead, he smiled brightly at Old Master Xu and said.

"According to the rules, it shouldn't say that taking pills is prohibited, right?"

Cheng Yunfei said calmly, with an air of confidence.

Old Master Xu's complexion turned unusually unpleasant as he fixed his gaze on Steward Wang and said.

"Steward Wang, aren't you going to intervene in this matter?"

Steward Wang frowned; although Cheng Lei took the pill, it indeed broke the rules.

But Cheng Yunfei had already established a connection with him.

He could easily turn a blind eye.

It's just a small Xu family from Jiyuan City.

Could they possibly appeal to the Azure Dragon Hall?

Thinking of this, Steward Wang said lightly.

"According to the rules, it indeed does not forbid taking pills."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Xu's complexion turned decidedly pale.

Although he was extremely angry inside, there was nothing he could do; an outer-door steward of the Azure Dragon Hall was not something a small Xu family could provoke.

Not only was Steward Wang's cultivation higher than his, but he also had the Azure Dragon Hall behind him.

The Xu family is no match.

Sure enough, after taking the Heavenly Evil Pill, the surged cultivation instantly suppressed Xu Yourong.

Moreover, Xu Yourong's body bore multiple wounds; there was no way—after his cultivation surged, Cheng Lei was no longer someone Xu Yourong could contend with.

Not everyone can fight across realms like Su Yu.

"Alas!"

A sigh echoed over the plaza.

Immediately after, a white figure, like a phantom, appeared on the plaza.

A palm struck Cheng Lei back, supporting Xu Yourong.

Xu Yourong fixed his gaze.

After seeing the newcomer clearly, a hint of red flush appeared on his pretty face.

"Young Master Su"

Xu Yourong looked at Su Yu with surprise.

Su Yu withdrew his hands, his gaze slowly turning to Steward Wang on the high platform, and said lightly.

"A dignified steward of the Azure Dragon Hall, are you truly so indifferent to right and wrong?"

"If that's the case... then this Azure Dragon Hall is no different!"

After an endless faint, Shi Yu sprang up from the bed. Please,

Shi Yu took a deep breath of fresh air, his chest trembling.

Confusion, incomprehension, a flood of emotions rose in his mind.

Where is this?

Then, Shi Yu subconsciously surveyed his surroundings, and became even more bewildered.

A single‑person dormitory?

Even if he had successfully been rescued, he should be in a ward right now.

And his own body… how could there be not a single wound?

With doubt, Shi Yu's gaze swept quickly across the room, finally resting on a mirror at the foot of the bed.

The mirror reflected his current appearance: about seventeen or eighteen years old, looking very handsome.

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His former self was a charismatic, handsome young man in his twenties, who had been working for some time.

Now, no matter how he looks at it, this appearance is that of a high‑school student…

This change left Shi Yu stunned for a long time.

Never tell him that the surgery was a great success…

Body and face have changed; this is no longer a matter of surgery or not, but of cultivation art.

He has completely become another person!

Could it be… he has transmigrated?

Besides the mirror at the foot of the bed, whose placement was obviously bad feng shui, Shi Yu also discovered three books nearby.

Shi Yu picked one up, and the title instantly left him speechless.

"Beginner Keeper's Essential Beast‑Raising Handbook"

"Post‑natal Care for Pet Beasts"

"Guide to Evaluating Cross‑Species Beast‑Ear Maidens"

Shi Yu:???

The first two titles are fairly normal; what's up with the last one?

"Ahem."

Shi Yu's gaze hardened, reaching out a hand, but his arm stiffened quickly.

Just as he tried to open the third book to see what it actually was, his brain was suddenly pierced by a sharp pain, and a flood of memories surged forth.

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