Chapter 5: Nangong Wan (Signed, please invest)

Yan Taibai is not a direct descendant of the Yan Family Ancestor's lineage; one could even say he has no blood relation to the Yan Family Ancestor at all, merely sharing the surname Yan.

This is because there are two types of people within Yan Family Fortress: one type is the Yan family members, and the other consists of mortals taken in by the fortress or cultivators who have sought refuge with the Yan Family Fortress.

Especially for the former, they must remain in Yan Family Fortress for their entire lives and are not permitted to leave; otherwise, it is a path to death.

Of course, this is the same for the clansmen of Yan Family Fortress who possess no Spirit Root.

Then there are the cultivators who have been granted the surname "Yan" by the Yan family; Yan Taibai's grandfather was one of them, though he married a woman from a branch family who also had no Spirit Root.

Therefore, there is almost no blood relation between Yan Taibai and the Yan Family Ancestor, which is why the Yan Family Ancestor asked Yan Taibai what he wanted.

After all, the blood relation between the two is pitifully thin, so naturally, he must exhaust all efforts to win him over.

If it were not for the fact that Yan Taibai is still too young, the Yan Family Ancestor and Xuan Ye would have discussed having a woman from their lineage enter into a marriage contract with Yan Taibai to become Dao companions in the future.

This is also the most common practice among cultivation families, used to ensure the family's prosperity and that the incense remains burning.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, this junior wishes to enter the second floor of the Library Pavilion. The books on the first floor are of no use to me anymore; most of them are just repetitive texts."

Yan Taibai's reply caused the Yan Family Ancestor and Mr. Xuan Ye to exchange glances, and then they could not help but burst into laughter.

"Originally, I did not believe what Xuan Ye said, but now it seems his words were not false. However, you are too young. It will not be too late to look at the books in the Library Pavilion once you have officially stepped onto the path of cultivation. Most of the books inside are Jade Slips, which require divine sense to view. You are currently just a mortal with a Spirit Root and do not yet possess divine sense."

"Having read so many books in the Library Pavilion, you should know that only by cultivating to the fourth layer of Qi Refining can one awaken divine sense to probe everything around them. You must prioritize cultivation for now."

With a Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root, the Yan Family Ancestor naturally could not allow Yan Taibai to become obsessed with books.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, this junior understands. But the steward told this junior that there are many rare ancient books in the second floor that have not been recorded on Jade Slips, and it is those that this disciple wishes to see. It is not the Jade Slips of the second floor. As for cultivation, Mr. Xuan Ye has already imparted a technique suitable for this disciple; this disciple will absolutely not delay cultivation, so the Ancestor may rest assured."

After hearing the Yan Family Ancestor's advice, Yan Taibai bowed and replied respectfully.

Although it is said that only cultivators can enter the second floor of the Library Pavilion, in reality, Yan family disciples below the tenth layer of Qi Refining, if they do not have the guarantee of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, can enter at most once a year, and each time for no more than one hour.

No one is an exception.

Therefore, to stay in the second floor of the Library Pavilion for a long time to read, one can only rely on the Yan Family Fortress Ancestor personally giving the order.

As for the reward for 【Reading Ten Thousand Volumes】, Yan Taibai had been looking forward to it for a long time; the first floor of the Library Pavilion was no longer of much help to him.

Therefore, he had to enter the second floor no matter what, and what he could rely on now was his Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root.

This was his greatest reliance, his bargaining chip, and his backing.

"Since you want to see the rare ancient books on the second floor, then take this Jade Tablet and go! The steward will not stop you."

Before the Yan Family Ancestor could speak, Mr. Xuan Ye took the Jade Tablet from his waist and handed it to Yan Taibai, smiling. "Many thanks, Mr. Xuan Ye."

Seeing this, Yan Taibai showed a grateful smile and immediately bowed to express his thanks.

"No need for that, but remember not to delay your cultivation. As for Spirit Stones and pills for cultivation, I will send someone to deliver them to you, and I will also arrange for someone to help prepare a Cultivation Room on the second floor of the Library Pavilion; you can just cultivate there with peace of mind."

Mr. Xuan Ye said with a gentle smile on his face.

"Yes, Taibai thanks Mr. Xuan Ye."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai beamed and thanked him again.

Only then did he take the Jade Tablet from Mr. Xuan Ye's hand.

At this moment, another Yan family steward walked into the hall and bowed respectfully to the Yan Family Ancestor to report.

"Reporting to the Ancestor and Mr. Xuan Ye, Elder Nangong and Elder Nishang from the Yanyue Sect, as well as Elder Qiong, have all arrived."

"What, Qiong Laoguai has come too?"

Hearing the last person mentioned by the steward, the smile on the Yan Family Ancestor's face suddenly vanished, and he exclaimed in surprise.

After speaking, his expression became even more gloomy and uncertain, and he did not immediately give any orders.

Clearly, he was not only surprised by the arrival of Qiong Laoguai but also not very happy; it seemed there was some grudge between the two.

As for Yan Taibai, he was also quite surprised by the three people from the Yanyue Sect; Nangong Wan, Nishang Xianzi, and Qiong Laoguai were all figures who had appeared in his memories, especially Nangong Wan and Qiong Laoguai.

One was a stunning beauty; among all mortals, very few could compare to her, and the only one who could surpass her slightly was Ziling Xianzi, who appeared later.

As for Nishang Xianzi, she was also a beautiful woman, but she only appeared once.

The final one, Qiong Laoguai, although he also only appeared once, his status was extraordinary.

The number one Golden Core cultivator in the Yue Country, the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage; his own divine abilities and strength were such that even Nascent Soul cultivators had to be three parts wary of him. He even created a divine ability: the Invisible Evasion Technique, which was not inferior to the evasion speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

It was just that his lifespan was running out, so his personality had become increasingly eccentric, and he had yet to find a suitable disciple.

Thinking of this, Yan Taibai felt strange in his heart: Could it be that he is coveting my body!

Pfft!

Wanting to take me as a disciple?

Looking at the entire Yue Kingdom Cultivation World, there were definitely not many people with better aptitude than him.

After all, that proud daughter of heaven from Yan Family Fortress, Ruyan, had not been born yet, so among the younger generation, Yan Taibai knew very well that no one could compare to him.

Coupled with his Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root, he was simply too suitable to be Qiong Laoguai's disciple.

Otherwise, with the other party's eccentric personality, it would be impossible for him to come to Yan Family Fortress, especially looking at the Yan Family Ancestor's expression; there must be some grudge.

Under these circumstances, the only reason for the other party's arrival was probably him, Yan Taibai thought narcissistically in his heart.

"Xuan Ye, you take Taibai to see them! I have other matters, so I will not go."

After a long time, the Yan Family Ancestor's expression returned to normal, and he ordered in a slightly cold tone, tinged with a hint of disgust.

"Yes, Ancestor."

Seeing this, Mr. Xuan Ye gave a wry smile, then stood up, took Yan Taibai's hand, and reminded him gently.

"Taibai, come with me to meet the three elders of the Yanyue Sect first! Remember, if that Elder Qiong wants to take you as his disciple, you must not agree."

"Mm-hmm, Taibai understands."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai felt even stranger in his heart, but he still obediently agreed.

"No need. If he wants to take you as his disciple, just agree, then learn all of his divine abilities and techniques, and it would be best to inherit everything he has."

Before the words had even faded, the Yan Family Ancestor ordered with a dark face, almost through gritted teeth.

Signing the contract soon; starting tomorrow, three chapters a day as a baseline. If the performance is good after the launch, ten chapters a day is not a dream.

(End of chapter)