Chapter 24: Talisman Treasure Universe Pagoda

"What? Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators assassinated Yan Taibai! How is this possible?"

After hearing what Yan Taibai and "Xueyi" had to say, the Yan Family Ancestor in the hall had a drastic change in expression, nearly unable to stay seated as he slapped the table and rose.

His gaze and expression flickered, filled with complexity.

At this moment, "Xueyi" spoke in a deep, solemn voice.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, if I had arrived a step later, and if I did not have an Intermediate Concealment Talisman on me, I fear..."

On the way, Yan Taibai and "Xueyi" had already agreed that the "merit" for exterminating the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators would go to "Xueyi".

Otherwise, it would be too inconceivable for Yan Taibai, a Qi Refining thirteenth-layer cultivator, to silently exterminate two Foundation Establishment Stage Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators.

Once the Ghost Spirit Sect found out, the next assassination attempt might involve a Golden Core Stage cultivator; this was not impossible.

"These are the tokens from the two men's bodies. I ask the Ancestor to take a look, so as to avoid any errors."

Seeing this, Yan Taibai also timely and respectfully handed over the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivator tokens he had been carrying in his robes.

Seeing this scene, no matter how complex his inner thoughts were, the Yan Family Ancestor reached out and took the black tokens to examine them.

After confirming they were Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators, his expression turned gloomy again, but he did not speak.

However, Mr. Xuan Ye, who saw through the Yan Family Ancestor's thoughts, spoke up at the right moment.

"Taibai, Sister Xue, this matter concerns the Ghost Spirit Sect, whom our Yan Family cannot afford to offend. Therefore, please do not tell anyone about this matter to avoid unnecessary trouble. If other sects or families learn that our Yan Family has a feud with the Ghost Spirit Sect, even if the Ghost Spirit Sect is far away in Tianluo Country, it would bring no benefit to the Yan Family, and even cooperation with other clans could be affected."

"Therefore, we must wrong Taibai in this matter. Of course, I will arrange for Martial Arts Hall disciples to check every clansman entering and exiting the entire Yan Family Fortress to ensure such a thing does not happen a second time."

"And Taibai should head to the Yanyue Sect to cultivate as soon as possible. Compared to the family, the Yanyue Sect is safer. The Ancestor will help Taibai cultivate in Qiong's cave dwelling. After all, Taibai is Qiong's disciple; this should not be difficult."

"What do you two think of this suggestion? Of course, as compensation, the family will provide another one hundred Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stones to help Taibai cultivate. Taibai should also break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage as soon as possible. You have no bottleneck before the Golden Core Stage; with this batch of Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stones, I believe you will soon break through to Foundation Establishment once you reach the Yanyue Sect."

"The family will also gift you a Universe Pagoda Talisman Treasure. With this offensive and defensive Talisman Treasure, you will have a certain ability to protect yourself even when facing Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators."

Hearing about the one hundred Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stones, the Yan Family Ancestor's face twitched slightly, but he did not say much.

But when he heard about the "Universe Pagoda" Talisman Treasure, his expression changed, yet in the end, he still said nothing and just nodded.

"Xuan Ye is right. With this Universe Pagoda Talisman Treasure, Taibai will also have more self-preservation ability."

The Yan Family Ancestor naturally saw that Mr. Xuan Ye was not just asking the Yan Family to suffer a heavy loss to compensate Yan Taibai.

However, after such an incident, the Yan Family itself was somewhat at fault, so he could not say anything about this compensation plan.

"Many thanks, Mr. Xuan Ye. Many thanks, Ancestor."

Hearing about the one hundred Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stones and the Universe Pagoda Talisman Treasure, Yan Taibai was in a great mood; having already made a windfall, he was even happier now.

He remembered the "Universe Pagoda" Talisman Treasure was one of the sect-protecting Dharma Treasures of the Baiqiao Academy, one of the three major sects of Cloud Dream in Xi Country.

He did not know how the Yan Family Fortress had obtained it; later, it was even a prize for the Yan Family's "Treasure Snatching Assembly".

It was just that because of the Ghost Spirit Sect, no one had obtained it.

Now, unexpectedly, it had fallen into his hands; his inner joy could be imagined.

"It is good that you are fine. Before you enter the Yanyue Sect, stay in this courtyard to cultivate! There is no need to go to the Library Pavilion; I will arrange everything regarding family matters."

Seeing that Yan Taibai had no objections, the Yan Family Ancestor nodded with a satisfied expression and made the arrangements.

"Taibai obeys."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai could only agree.

But he kept this account in mind; he would definitely settle the score with that Ghost Spirit Sect Young Sect Master, Wang Chan, in the future.

After all, if he hadn't practiced the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash" in advance this time, it would have been precarious.

The other party had been fully prepared.

There were two full Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators; even "Xueyi", a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator, said she had no certainty of winning against them.

Not to mention exterminating two Ghost Spirit Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators, so "Xueyi" became more shocked the more she thought about Yan Taibai being able to exterminate the two.

It was just that now was not the time to pursue this, and it even needed to end here; it could not be pursued any further.

"It is good that you understand. The Spirit Stones and the Talisman Treasure will be sent to you in a few days. I still need to make arrangements with Xuan Ye. From today on, you will live in this courtyard! With your Aunt Xue here, I can also be much more at ease."

The Yan Family Ancestor nodded with a satisfied expression.

"Yes."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai bowed again and said respectfully.

There was no help for it; since his skills were inferior and he couldn't beat them, he could only endure it for now.

Fortunately, he had exterminated two Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, obtained a windfall, and also received one hundred Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stones and a "Universe Pagoda" Talisman Treasure.

Although he lost two wisps of "Geng Metal True Qi", he did not suffer a loss; he had made a huge profit.

But could the Yao Family Fortress really clear out the people from the Ghost Spirit Sect? Yan Taibai expressed doubt.

After speaking, the Yan Family Ancestor left the courtyard with Mr. Xuan Ye.

"If you have anything you want to ask, just ask."

On the way, the Yan Family Ancestor glanced at Mr. Xuan Ye, who was full of worries, and spoke.

"Dare I ask the Ancestor, does the Ghost Spirit Sect of Tianluo Country have any connection with our Yan Family?"

As the person who understood the Yan Family Ancestor best in the entire Yan Family Fortress, Mr. Xuan Ye immediately noticed the Ancestor's shock and disbelief upon learning that Yan Taibai had been assassinated by the Ghost Spirit Sect.

It was as if this matter were impossible to happen.

From his understanding of the Yan Family Ancestor, this clearly meant there was some connection between the two families.

Others did not see it, but Mr. Xuan Ye could see it.

Originally, he did not want to ask, but it concerned Yan Taibai, who was half a disciple to him, so he wanted to get to the bottom of this matter.

"As expected, I cannot hide it from you. That is correct, the Ghost Spirit Sect is indeed related to the Yan Family. To be precise, the Yan Family itself is a part of the Ghost Spirit Sect. It is just that we have been away for a long time, and I am the only one in the entire family who knows this. If we speak of seniority, the current sect master of the Ghost Spirit Sect would have to call me 'Uncle-Master'."

"However, I truly do not know why they wanted to assassinate Taibai. Could it be that they are worried that Taibai and Yan'er will successfully reach the Nascent Soul Stage in the future and the Yan Family will return to the Ghost Spirit Sect?"

(End of chapter)