Chapter 197: Yan Taibai Robs: He Robs Wealth, Not Beauty!

After the discussion concluded, Yan Taibai left with Xin Ruyin, while Nanlong Hou and the others did not leave.

"Nanlong Hou, what on earth were you thinking? How could you invite him? If he has even the slightest bit of malicious intent, let alone the treasures in the ruins of Cangkun Shangren, we won't even be able to save our own lives."

Another Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator surnamed Lin questioned with a livid expression.

The others wore expressions much the same.

The existence of Yan Taibai was truly too worrying and terrifying.

If they were not careful, the lives of all of them would cease to exist.

"I, this old man, had no other choice. In the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, those capable of breaking the Great Wonder Divine Restriction of Cangkun Shangren's ruins can be counted on one's fingers, and my relationship with the others is not good. Therefore, the only one I could ultimately choose was Fairy Ruyin. And as for the relationship between Fairy Ruyin and Daoist Taibai, you all know it well; he could not possibly let Fairy Ruyin stay alone with this group of Nascent Soul cultivators," Nanlong Hou explained with a bitter smile.

"Moreover, he seemed to have known long ago that I was aware of the matter regarding Cangkun Shangren's ruins, so I had no other options. If you are worried about your own lives, you only need to promise not to tell anyone else about this matter, and you may leave. If you tell anyone else, I will be the first to not let them off, and I believe Daoist Taibai will not let them off either. So, consider it carefully," Nanlong Hou said, his tone shifting to reveal a hint of a threat.

After hearing Nanlong Hou's words, the crowd looked at each other, their expressions quite complex.

After all, they truly did not want to die and had their misgivings and worries, but facing the pills and Ancient Treasures that might appear in Cangkun Shangren's ruins, these were good things that made their hearts race and that they were unwilling to give up.

Yet, the moment they recalled Yan Taibai's brutality and divine abilities, the burning greed in their hearts was like being doused with a basin of cold water, extinguishing instantly.

"We need to consider this for a moment."

Finally, the Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator surnamed Lin said in a deep voice, and the others silently nodded in agreement with this suggestion.

"Fine, there are still a few days left anyway; as long as you have decided within these few days, you can tell me."

Seeing this, Nanlong Hou did not force them and nodded.

After speaking, the other Nascent Soul cultivators left one after another.

At the same time, Yan Taibai was strolling through Tiantian City with Xin Ruyin, although the largest auctions had already ended.

This meant that the first trading fair of the Tiannan Cultivation World held in Tiantian City was also nearly over, but scattered auctions were still being held in the city, though they were far less lively than before.

Only some cultivators who had not yet found the materials or spiritual herbs they needed were attending.

But in reality, the most lively auctions with the most cultivators had failed to yield the needed materials or spiritual herbs, so there was even less possibility in these remaining small-scale auctions.

However, Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin were still helping Dayan Shenjun search for materials needed to refine a Nascent Soul Late Stage Puppet in Tiantian City.

Of course, they had gained nothing, but neither of them cared; this was originally within their expectations. The materials Dayan Shenjun needed were almost all rare treasures that could be met by chance but not sought; to obtain them, if one lacked Spirit Stones, it all depended on luck.

If one's luck was poor, it was impossible to encounter them, and if one's financial resources were insufficient, it went without saying.

Therefore, although no materials were found, the affection between the two increased significantly along the way.

As for Nangong Wan, Yan Ruyan, and Liu Yu, the three women had already left Tiantian City and returned to the Yanyue Sect.

"Eh, a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage, interesting. Since when did the Tiannan Cultivation World have another Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage?"

Just as Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin emerged from a shop, Yan Taibai said in surprise.

His gaze fell upon a middle-aged Confucian scholar; on the surface, the scholar was just a Golden Core Stage Cultivator like him, and his appearance and figure had also changed.

Otherwise, it was unknown how much of a sensation this would have caused along the way.

"A Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage?"

Hearing Yan Taibai's exclamation, Xin Ruyin frowned slightly, then thought for a moment and said.

"Brother Yan, this Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage is not only found in the Tiannan Cultivation World."

Once these words were spoken, Yan Taibai understood the meaning behind Xin Ruyin's words and nodded.

"No wonder the aura within his body is different from Tiannan cultivators; I thought he had practiced some special technique or divine ability. No, it really is a special technique or divine ability. A Great Divine Master of the Mulan Tribe, but I just don't know which Great Divine Master it is. To dare to come directly to Tiantian City, is he not afraid of being discovered and unable to leave?"

"Who knows? Perhaps he thinks no one can discover his disguise. After all, he is a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage; even for Senior Wei Wuya of the Nine Nations Alliance's Huayi Sect, it would not be an easy task to discover him. After all, in the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, there is only Brother Yan. However, does Brother Yan intend to make a move?"

Xin Ruyin asked again.

"Make a move? I have no grudge or enmity with the Mulan Tribe, why should I make a move? I am not a cultivator of the Nine Nations Alliance. In any case, let's see what he intends to do first."

Yan Taibai shook his head; now that his baleful aura was mostly eliminated, he did not want to make a move casually.

In any case, he was merely a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage; if he wished, he could kill him with a backhand, posing no threat at all.

"Good."

Regarding this, Xin Ruyin naturally had no objections.

After all, she still had great faith in Yan Taibai's divine abilities and strength.

And so, the Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong of the Mulan Tribe, who had gained quite a lot in Tiantian City, did not yet know that he had been discovered and was being targeted by Yan Taibai.

He only felt that he should probably leave Tiantian City; after all, the materials he had purchased in the last few days, especially the Demon Beast materials, had spent most of the Spirit Stones on his person. If it weren't for a few kind-hearted people who had provided some assistance, he would have already left Tiantian City with Le Shangshi.

"Brother Yan, he seems to be waiting for someone. It seems that there is more than one Great Divine Master from the Mulan Tribe who came this time. You say, could it be that all three Great Divine Masters of the Mulan Tribe have come?"

Xin Ruyin asked eagerly.

"If they have all come, then we shall solve them all together. In that case, the Mulan Tribe should not dare to invade the Tiannan Cultivation World for a short time. Wait, we cannot solve them all. If they are all solved, the Tutu Tribe will occupy the entire Great Grassland. And for the Heavenly Dao Alliance, the Great Grassland is separated by the Nine Nations Alliance, making it difficult to utilize, so let's shelve it for now! Just wait and teach them a lesson. Right now, the Chaotic Star Sea is enough to keep the Heavenly Dao Alliance busy, and adding a Great Grassland would be truly too busy; there is no rush for now."

Yan Taibai thought for a moment and shook his head.

"What Brother Yan says is correct."

Xin Ruyin agreed as always.

Before long, the person notified by the Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong of the Mulan Tribe arrived; it was none other than Le Shangshi.

"Brother Zhong, you have collected and purchased almost everything. We should leave this Tiantian City. If we are discovered, it will be troublesome."

Le Shangshi frowned slightly, her face showing concern.

"Indeed, that is what I think as well."

The Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong of the Mulan Tribe nodded in agreement. At this moment, they were in a teahouse next to the city gate of Tiantian City with Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin.

"Ahem! Have you two ever thought that you have already been discovered?"

After hearing the sound transmission between the two, Yan Taibai coughed twice to remind them.

"Who!"

Before the words had even faded, the Mulan Tribe's Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong and Le Shangshi exchanged a glance, their expressions changing drastically as they looked toward the source of the voice. It was none other than Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin, who were not far from them.

At this moment, had Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin already revealed their true appearances? However, apart from the Mulan Tribe's Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong and Le Shangshi, no one else in the teahouse recognized Yan Taibai at all.

After all, to participate in the auction hosted by Yan Taibai, one had to be at least a Golden Core Stage Cultivator. Yet, the entire teahouse contained at most Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.

Therefore, when they saw clearly that it was Yan Taibai, Le Shangshi, who held a status equivalent to a Saintess within the Mulan Tribe, saw the Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong's face turn pale for the first time.

"Don't be nervous; I'm in a good mood lately and won't be killing anyone. It's just that you need to hand over the materials, spiritual herbs, and remaining Spirit Stones you purchased in Tiantian City these past few days. Of course, you can keep a portion of the Spirit Stones; just hand over the rest. And rest assured, I am only robbing you of wealth, not your virtue. So, Fairy, you may set your heart at ease."

"Most importantly, your looks don't even compare to my concubines, so I have no interest in that."

Yan Taibai's unceremonious robbery caused the Mulan Tribe's Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong and Le Shangshi to heave a sigh of relief, yet Le Shangshi still felt humiliated.

But no matter how humiliated she felt, she could only exchange a glance with the Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong after placing several bulging Storage Bags from her person onto the table, then left the teahouse with a face full of unwillingness.

Seeing this, Yan Taibai chuckled at Xin Ruyin, swept all the Storage Bags into his hands, and said.

"Look, didn't we just strike it rich."

"Yes, yes, yes, we struck it rich."

Hearing this, the smile on Xin Ruyin's face vanished, and she nodded, saying.

"Ah! Those who see it get a share; here, let's split it equally."

Yan Taibai very generously handed Le Shangshi's portion to Xin Ruyin, while he himself began to examine the portion belonging to the Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong.

Inside were materials unique to the Tiannan Cultivation World, spiritual herbs, as well as Spirit Stones and Dharma artifacts.

Without exception, these were all things the Mulan Tribe lacked.

And now that they had all fallen into Yan Taibai's hands, it could be said that the Mulan Tribe's Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong and Le Shangshi had come for nothing and would have to leave Tiantian City in a dejected state.

……

"Brother Zhong, are we just going to leave like this?"

Le Shangshi said, full of unwillingness, "Rest assured, there are plenty of people from the Tiannan Cultivation World on this road; we can just ask them for some. Remember not to take their lives, so as not to alert that number one person in Tiannan and cause him to change his mind."

The Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong said very cautiously.

"Alright, this younger sister understands."

Hearing this, Le Shangshi could only nod her head in agreement.

They had originally thought they were dead for sure, but they had not expected Yan Taibai to be in a good mood and only take away the materials, spiritual herbs, and Spirit Stones they had acquired.

It had to be said, this luck was truly not bad.

……

Yu Country was not the country closest to the Mulan Grassland; the countries of the Nine Nations Alliance bordering the Mulan Grassland were not truly connected by territory either, but were separated by nearly ten thousand miles of yellow earth wilderness.

This area had sparse vegetation, yellow dust flying year-round, and constant gale winds, naturally becoming a place for the Nine Nations Alliance and the Dharma Masters to battle. Over so many years, the number of cultivators who had died on this land had reached the tens of thousands.

Not to mention during times of formal engagement, even in ordinary times, this wasteland was an extremely dangerous place. Because of various reasons, many cultivators and Dharma Masters from both sides wandered back and forth on this land.

Some did so to openly kill and seize treasures, while others did so to break through cultivation bottlenecks in life-or-death situations. Regardless of the reason, one point was the same: those cultivators who dared to come here were naturally quite confident in their own cultivation, far stronger than ordinary cultivators of the same rank. Among these people, Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators were the majority, and occasionally, battles between Golden Core Stage Cultivators would occur.

Whenever these Golden Core level existences appeared, those low-level cultivators would immediately hide far away, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

As for the old monsters at the Nascent Soul level, they would not easily appear in such petty squabbles.

Therefore, whether it was the Mulan Tribe's Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong and Le Shangshi who chose the path of "robbery," or Yan Taibai and the group led by Nanlong Hou, none would take this region seriously.

Moreover, because the Mulan Tribe's Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong and Le Shangshi were a step ahead of Yan Taibai and the group led by Nanlong Hou.

Therefore, they did not run into each other.

Of course, other Tiannan cultivators were unlucky; after all, to make up for their own losses, although they were wary of Yan Taibai and did not take lives, they still robbed the Tiannan cultivators along the way, especially the Golden Core Stage Cultivators, completely clean, leaving nothing behind, not even their Life-Bound Magical Treasures.

Consequently, this led to Yan Taibai and the group led by Nanlong Hou, who passed by the next day, feeling puzzled when they encountered a portion of Golden Core Stage Cultivators who had been severely injured after their Life-Bound Magical Treasures were stolen.

"What is going on here? Along this road, there have already been five Golden Core Stage Cultivators from the Nine Nations Alliance whose Life-Bound Magical Treasures were stolen, and the perpetrators were people like us, Nascent Soul Cultivators. But even after stealing their Life-Bound Magical Treasures, why didn't they take their lives? How very strange?"

A Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator surnamed Lin frowned, full of confusion.

Stealing a Life-Bound Magical Treasure was, for a cultivator above the Golden Core Stage, almost equivalent to taking their life; one could easily kill them with a casual strike, yet, yet, the other party did not; this was truly too strange.

Not only did the cultivator surnamed Lin feel it was strange, but Nanlong Hou and the others also felt it was incredibly strange.

"Perhaps, perhaps..."

Nanlong Hou thought for a while but still could not find any suitable excuse.

After all, there was no excuse that could explain such a thing.

"However, according to what those few Golden Core Stage Cultivators said, it seems they were not Nascent Soul Cultivators from our Tiannan Cultivation World, but Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Mulan Tribe, and one of them even seemed to be a Great Divine Master of the Mulan Tribe?"

A Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Bai spoke up.

This was the strangest part; a Great Divine Master of the Mulan Tribe was actually stealing the Storage Bags and Life-Bound Magical Treasures of low-level cultivators from the Tiannan Cultivation World, and furthermore, did not take their lives.

This was truly inconceivable and extremely strange, leaving them completely unable to understand.

However, Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin understood why.

They had learned to be bad from Yan Taibai.

(End of this chapter)