Chapter 145: Madam Wen, Who Came to the Door and Threw Herself into His Arms

One month later, Wan Tianming visited the Miaoyin Sect, and the news spread throughout the entire Heavenly Star City in an instant.

Other factions and sects did not think much of it, but the sects and the Star Palace that knew the inside story were exceptionally astonished.

"This Wan Tianming has such great nerve. To dare to enter Heavenly Star City at a time like this, is he not afraid that he won't be able to leave alive?"

Deep within the Star Palace, upon hearing this news, Wen Qing's dark eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her expression turned quite ugly; this was almost no different from a provocation against the two of them as a cultivation couple.

"If there are no surprises, he likely intends to present the Spirit Stone veins and material veins on Tianjin Star Island that belong to the Wanfa Sect to that Fellow Daoist Yan as an apology,"

Ling Xiaofeng speculated and analyzed.

After all, after Yan Taibai returned to the Miaoyin Sect, the Star Palace had already sent their own share to Yan Taibai.

Now, if Wan Tianming were to send more to Yan Taibai, only the portion belonging to Shengmo Island would remain.

Yet the previous events were almost entirely caused by Shengmo Island; the Star Palace, the Four Great Merchant Alliances, and the Wanfa Sect were at most merely fanning the flames.

Therefore, compared to the Star Palace, the Four Great Merchant Alliances, and the Wanfa Sect, Shengmo Island hardly even has the qualifications to apologize.

Who could have predicted that behind Yan Taibai there was actually a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator.

At this, even Liudao Jisheng of Shengmo Island will likely have to come out of seclusion.

Hmm!

According to the Star Palace's intelligence, more than three Nascent Soul cultivators have already left Shengmo Island, and a portion of the remaining Nascent Soul cultivators also wish to leave.

Although they have not explicitly stated they are withdrawing from Shengmo Island, it is practically the same; for the entire Star Palace, this is a joyous event of immense proportions.

Especially since the alliance originally formed by the righteous and demonic sects has also developed problems, and many sects and family forces have already begun to choose to ignore the orders of Shengmo Island and the Wanfa Sect.

Regarding this matter, if it were before, the two factions would surely have washed those forces in blood, but now, because of Yan Taibai, they are already overwhelmed and naturally lack the energy to do so.

"It should be so; in this way, as long as we scheme a bit more, perhaps this secret alliance between the righteous and demonic paths will collapse on its own."

Wen Qing nodded her head slightly, agreeing.

"Let us hope so! I feel it is not that simple. Unless Fellow Daoist Yan is willing to lead the entire Miaoyin Sect to join the Star Palace, otherwise, how could this alliance, planned for over a hundred years, so easily run into trouble?" Ling Xiaofeng shook his head, not holding much hope for this matter.

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At the same time, Yan Taibai also came out of seclusion to meet Wan Tianming.

"Many thanks for Sect Master Wan's good intentions; then Yan shall accept them without false modesty."

Regarding the congratulatory gifts sent by Wan Tianming, Yan Taibai was not polite and accepted them directly.

After all, this was what he deserved; having been busy for so long, he couldn't have worked for nothing, could he?

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Yan is too polite."

Wan Tianming laughed heartily, appearing quite magnanimous.

"I wonder when Fellow Daoist Yan intends to leave Heavenly Star City? After all, given your sect's current situation, it is no longer suitable to stay in Heavenly Star City; it truly affects development."

Wan Tianming asked again.

After all, he had come this time at immense risk, so he naturally wanted to know exactly when Yan Taibai would take the Miaoyin Sect and leave Heavenly Star City.

This involved too many things. If Yan Taibai did not leave Heavenly Star City, even if the Anti-Star Alliance were established, or even if they seized the many islands controlled by the Star Palace, as long as Yan Taibai and the Miaoyin Sect remained in Heavenly Star City, it would be a troublesome matter.

It could not be attacked!

"Regarding this, I and the Miaoyin Sect do not intend to leave Heavenly Star City. The Star Palace has already promised to designate an area to gift to the Miaoyin Sect. In the entire Inner Star Sea, what place can compare to Heavenly Star City? Sect Master Wan, would you not agree?"

Yan Taibai chuckled and shook his head.

"Indeed, indeed, that is certainly the case."

Hearing this, a look of embarrassment appeared on Wan Tianming's face, and he felt bitter in his heart, yet he could only force a smile.

He, a dignified Sect Master of the Wanfa Sect, was forcing a smile at a Golden Core Stage Cultivator; even Wen Tianren, the Young Master of Shengmo Island, did not receive such treatment.

"It seems Sect Master Wan agrees as well."

Yan Taibai nodded with a smile.

And at this moment, just as Wan Tianming intended to say something more, a streak of firelight rushed into the hall and landed in Yan Taibai's hand.

"To think that she has actually come?"

After checking the information inside with his divine sense, Yan Taibai revealed a look of surprise.

"I wonder which fellow daoist it is?"

Seeing this, Wan Tianming felt a tightness in his heart and hurriedly asked.

"Lady Wen, the dao companion of Liudao Jisheng of Shengmo Island."

Yan Taibai responded indifferently.

"Sect Master, go and welcome her. I shall wait here with Sect Master Wan."

Yan Taibai turned his head to look at Zhou Yuan and said.

"Yes."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan naturally would not refuse; in fact, she had long expected it.

Afterward, she rose and left the reception hall.

Before long, Lady Wen stepped into the hall following Zhou Yuan.

Lady Wen was a middle-aged beautiful woman dressed in spotless white robes. Although her appearance was beautiful, her entire body radiated a bone-chilling cold, giving off an air of "no strangers allowed."

"Wan Tianming, you have actually arrived as well."

As soon as she entered the hall, Lady Wen's bright eyes narrowed; the first person she saw was Wan Tianming, the Sect Master of the Wanfa Sect, and she said coldly.

"Has Furen not arrived as well? I wonder what business brings Furen here? Perhaps Wan can be of some help."

Wan Tianming said with a smile.

"There is no need to trouble Sect Master Wan with this; this matter is not suitable for others to know, so I hope Sect Master Wan will leave first." Lady Wen did not care about Yan Taibai at all and directly issued an order to leave on Yan Taibai's behalf.

And compared to the ugly expression on Wan Tianming's face, Yan Taibai was not particularly angry; in any case, it was not an important matter.

"Hmph."

Upon hearing this, Wan Tianming sneered, offered an apology to Yan Taibai, and then left the hall, leaving only Yan Taibai, Lady Wen, and Zhou Yuan behind.

"Sect Master, would you also mind leaving for a moment?"

Seeing this, Yan Taibai glanced at Lady Wen and spoke directly to Zhou Yuan.

"Very well."

Regarding this, Zhou Yuan did not say anything more and left immediately.

After Zhou Yuan departed, Lady Wen's subsequent actions caused Yan Taibai's expression to shift slightly.

"What does Fellow Daoist think of me?"

With a complex expression and a faint blush appearing on her face, Lady Wen performed a curtsy and asked in a soft voice.

"Madam, what is the meaning of this? I hope you will speak plainly."

Yan Taibai cast aside the absurd thoughts in his mind and said.

"I am willing to cultivate with Fellow Daoist Yan for a hundred years, only hoping that Fellow Daoist Yan can lend me a strand of sword Qi to slay that villain, Liudao Jisheng."

A look of indignation, venom, and hatred surged onto Lady Wen's jade-like face as she blurted this out.

Once these words were spoken, Yan Taibai's expression changed drastically, and he looked at Lady Wen in disbelief; he truly had not expected Lady Wen to make such a request.

It truly left him feeling shocked and incredulous!

However, after carefully considering the subsequent events, he felt relieved.

"Madam, you speak too heavily. The sword Qi bestowed by my Martial Uncle cannot be lent to others to use. I hope you will forgive me. This matter is something I cannot do."

"But I will not speak of this matter to others, so you may rest assured, Madam."

Yan Taibai shook his head and refused without a hint of hesitation.

How could he possibly agree to such a thing? Although he could indeed do it, and while it would be nice to have a charming, mature beauty throw herself into his arms, if he wanted that, Zhou Yuan would undoubtedly be his first choice.

It would never be the turn of a Lady Wen, and furthermore, who knew if this was a bitter-meat scheme designed by Liudao Jisheng.

Though, that was also impossible, unless Liudao Jisheng wanted to die.

But regardless of whether it was or not, Yan Taibai could not agree to this matter.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, could it be that you find my appearance crude and unsightly, unworthy of your eyes?"

A look of misery appeared on Lady Wen's jade-like face, and she spoke in a faint, melancholy tone.

"Madam, you jest. Among the many women I have seen, your beauty is easily in the top five; how could there be any talk of it being crude? It is just that I already have a Dao companion, so I truly cannot agree to such a thing. I hope you will forgive me, Madam."

Seeing this, Yan Taibai also shook his head and said.

"Then, could I remain in your sect as a guest elder?"

After a long while, Lady Wen made another request, her jade-like face filled with a look of entreaty.

"Then may I ask, Madam, what exactly did Liudao Jisheng do to you to make you so afraid that you not only want to borrow my hand to slay him but also wish to stay in the Miaoyin Sect? Is it convenient to speak clearly?"

Seeing Lady Wen like this, Yan Taibai frowned and could not help but press for an answer.

It was not out of kindness or a soft heart, but because he wanted to find a reason for the future to slay Liudao Jisheng—to slay Liudao Jisheng openly and legitimately.

After all, the matter of Man Huzi must have had something to do with Liudao Jisheng; how could Wen Tianren alone have possibly invited Man Huzi to help?

It was just that after Man Huzi was beheaded by him, Wen Tianren had completely vanished from the Chaotic Star Sea; no one had seen any trace of him, as if he had perished and evaporated from the world.

Some even suspected Yan Taibai, which left him quite helpless, but there was nothing he could do.

After all, one only had to inquire slightly to know that Man Huzi's act of blocking the road to rob and kill for treasure had been commissioned by Wen Tianren.

Therefore, naturally, Yan Taibai was the most likely suspect, and Liudao Jisheng of Shengmo Island had also chosen to remain silent, with no intention of questioning it at all.

"I have always been used by Liudao Jisheng as a Luoding for dual cultivation and replenishment. If not for this, with my aptitude, how could I still be at the Nascent Soul Early Stage? I would have long since broken through to the Nascent Soul Mid Stage. My request for you to slay Liudao Jisheng is precisely because I do not wish to continue being harvested by him and remain his Luoding."

"Rather than being harvested by Liudao Jisheng and becoming his Luoding, I would rather choose to cultivate with you, Fellow Daoist. Perhaps it could help you take a step further and condense your Nascent Soul."

Lady Wen bit her red lips with her pearly teeth, a look of maidenly shyness appearing on her beautiful face, and she said in a low voice.

"So that is how it is. Madam, you are truly decisive. However, I currently have no way to slay Liudao Jisheng. Once I have the certainty, I will naturally slay him. As for the matter of cultivating together, I cannot agree to that. Although there would be no small benefit, it would not be of much help to me. If you truly wish to help me cultivate, it would be better to help me seize more Metal Attribute Spirit Stone mines, metal attribute material mines, or hunt some high-level metal attribute Demon Beasts to obtain Demon Cores; these would be of greater help to me."

After listening to Lady Wen's words, Yan Taibai put forward his requirements.

"Very well, I will try my best to help. However, I have several Restrictions planted by Liudao Jisheng on me. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Yan could see if you can use the sword Qi left by your predecessor to resolve them?"

Lady Wen hesitated and struggled for a moment before making another request.

"Restrictions? This is the real purpose of your visit, isn't it, Madam?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Taibai smiled meaningfully.

"That is correct. I wish to resolve these Restrictions but am powerless to do so. Once the Restrictions are resolved, I will regain my freedom and will no longer need to be controlled by that villain Liudao Jisheng, and I will be able to serve you wholeheartedly, Fellow Daoist Yan."

Lady Wen nodded her head slightly, admitted it directly, and made a promise.

"Very well, let me take a look! Please come over, Madam, and extend your arm."

Seeing this, Yan Taibai narrowed his eyes, examined Lady Wen, and spoke.

"Yes! I trouble you, Fellow Daoist Yan."

Hearing Yan Taibai's words, Lady Wen nodded slightly, then stepped forward to sit beside Yan Taibai and extended her jade-like arm.

Her arm, as white as jade and gleaming, made Yan Taibai's eyes light up. He then placed his fingers on it as if taking a pulse and sent his divine sense into Lady Wen's body to investigate.

"38D!"

This was the first thing Yan Taibai discovered; it had to be said, Liudao Jisheng certainly knew how to enjoy himself.

But this was not the important matter; the important matter was to investigate the Restrictions planted within Lady Wen's body.

Very quickly, Yan Taibai discovered the first Restriction on the inch-sized Nascent Soul sleeping within Lady Wen's dantian.

It was a mass of black demonic Qi that wrapped around most of Lady Wen's Nascent Soul; if there were the slightest change, the Nascent Soul would be gone.

This was the first Restriction, which left Yan Taibai feeling terrified; he could not resolve it for the time being.

Therefore, Yan Taibai immediately withdrew his divine sense, opened his eyes, shook his head, and sighed.

"Forgive me, Madam, but my strength and cultivation realm are too low to resolve the Restriction on this Nascent Soul, so I am afraid there is truly no way."

Upon hearing Yan Taibai's reply, Lady Wen's bright eyes were filled with nothing but disappointment and even despair.

"However, Furen need not worry. Later, I will write a letter and send someone to deliver it to Liudao Jisheng. If he dares to trigger the Restriction to harm Furen, then once I condense my Nascent Soul, I will certainly go to Shengmo Island to take his life. How about that?"

Seeing this, Yan Taibai thought for a moment and said.

He also wanted to see what exactly Lady Wen was planning; cultivating immortality was quite boring, so finding some amusement would not be bad.

He only hoped she would not disappoint him.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Yan. This concubine is deeply grateful. As long as you do not mind that this concubine is a withered flower and a fallen willow, you may use me for cultivation at any time; this concubine will certainly do her utmost to cooperate and assist you in your cultivation."

After hearing Yan Taibai's words, Lady Wen stood up, her jade-like face full of gratitude, and she bowed in thanks.

"Furen is too polite. I simply do not wish to see a beauty like Furen suffer such torment."

Yan Taibai hurriedly helped Lady Wen up and said softly.

"Regardless, I must still thank you for your great kindness, Fellow Daoist."

Lady Wen's cheeks were flushed red like blood, full of shyness.

Regarding this, Yan Taibai continued to offer a few words of comfort before sending someone to take Lady Wen to rest.

Then, he told Zhou Yuan about the previous events without missing a single word.

"With such a beauty throwing herself into your arms, Brother Yan is actually not tempted?"

After listening, Zhou Yuan said in surprise.

(End of this chapter)