Chapter 56: Nangong Wan's Suspicions (Seeking monthly votes, tips)

"Important matters to discuss?"

Hearing Nangong Wan's words, Yan Taibai's expression changed slightly, and he pondered in a low voice.

From the moment Yan Ruyan became his fiancée and the Ghost Spirit Sect's death squads attempted to assassinate him, Yan Taibai knew clearly that he and the Ghost Spirit Sect were in a state of irreconcilable conflict.

Compared to the Ghost Spirit Sect, he, a Yan Family disciple with a Heavenly Spirit Root, seemed to be nothing, especially regarding the conditions later proposed by the Ghost Spirit Sect.

If he were the Yan Family Ancestor, he might truly choose the Ghost Spirit Sect; at the very least, there would be no need to suffer the suppression of the Seven Sects, and at the same time, they could become the second-ranked family under the Wang Family of the Ghost Spirit Sect.

Whether in terms of status or the resources that could be obtained, it would be immense, far beyond what the current Yan Family Fortress could compare to.

At the very least, the fact that the Yan Family could later have two Nascent Soul cultivators must have a great deal to do with the Ghost Spirit Sect's resources.

After all, the entire Yan Family Fortress currently only has two or three Golden Core Stage cultivators; without a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, this number is completely insufficient to produce a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Therefore, Yan Taibai felt that returning this time might be dangerous.

"Why, is there a problem?"

Seeing Yan Taibai's expression, although Yan Taibai was younger, Nangong Wan still treated him as a peer, her dark eyebrows knitting slightly as she pressed for an answer.

Not knowing if she felt wrong, Nangong Wan felt that Yan Taibai seemed worried about this return to the Yan Family Fortress.

It was not as she had guessed, that he had coordinated with the Yan Family Fortress in advance before coming.

Because it was truly too coincidental, coincidental enough to make one deeply suspicious, but Yan Taibai's state and expression did not look like it at all.

Of course, it could also be a disguise, but regardless of which it was, Nangong Wan began to ask.

To avoid any accidents.

"It's nothing, it's just that I don't want to go back right now. Senior Sister, could I trouble you to bring my aunt out of the Yan Family and into the sect? Although my aunt's aptitude is a bit poor, she still has the qualifications to join the sect."

Yan Taibai shook his head and made the request.

In the Yan Family Fortress, the only person Yan Taibai cared about was his own aunt; he did not care at all about anyone or anything else.

"Your aunt, Yan Yun."

Hearing this, Nangong Wan dispelled her previous suspicion, her sandalwood lips parting slightly as she felt puzzled again.

It appeared that the relationship between Yan Taibai and the Yan Family Fortress was not as good as they had anticipated; there was clearly a significant rift.

For the Yanyue Sect, this was naturally a good thing.

However, she also wanted to get to the bottom of it, so she nodded and agreed.

"I can make a trip to the Yan Family to try, but the Yan Family may not necessarily agree."

Nangong Wan knew very well that regarding the aunt Yan Taibai spoke of, it was almost impossible for the Yan Family to let her leave the Yan Family Fortress, so as to avoid any accidents on Yan Taibai's side.

Even if they trusted Yan Taibai, they would still need a means of checks and balances—a handle.

Moreover, it now appeared that there was clearly something she and the others did not know about the relationship between Yan Taibai and the Yan Family Fortress.

This had led to Yan Taibai being unwilling to return to the Yan Family and even asking her to help bring out Yan Yun, this aunt of his.

"Many thanks, Senior Sister."

Hearing that Nangong Wan was willing to step in and help, Yan Taibai let out a sigh of relief and said.

"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me. Although I can promise you, whether the Yan Family is willing to let your aunt leave the Yan Family is still an unknown."

Nangong Wan shook her head slightly and reminded him.

"This younger brother understands, but regardless, I must still thank you, Senior Sister."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai nodded in thanks.

"No need, but is there something going on between you and the Yan Family?"

Nangong Wan still could not help but ask.

"There are indeed some matters, but as for the specifics, this younger brother has sworn a Heart Demon Vow and cannot disclose them; I hope Senior Sister will forgive me."

Yan Taibai nodded and did not hide it, admitting as much.

If the matter of the Ghost Spirit Sect were leaked, the entire Yan Family Fortress would be doomed, so he could not tell Nangong Wan.

But it was enough to let Nangong Wan know that something unpleasant had happened with the Yan Family.

The rest was not important.

"By the way, it would be best for Senior Sister to go to the Yan Family together with Senior Sister Nishang, and one of you should simply wait outside without entering the Yan Family."

Yan Taibai thought for a moment and reminded her again.

Although he knew this would make Nangong Wan even more suspicious, he had to let Nangong Wan be prepared just in case.

After all, compared to the Ghost Spirit Sect, the Yanyue Sect was still a bit lacking.

Therefore, one could never be too careful.

Not to mention that before leaving the Yan Family Fortress, Mr. Xuan Ye had reminded him that every time he returned, he should be fully prepared, and it would be best to return to the Yan Family together with his master, Qiong Laoguai.

Clearly, Mr. Xuan Ye, who understood the Yan Family Ancestor the best, was obviously not at ease with the Xuan Ye who followed the Yan Family Ancestor.

Of course, these were just his guesses; perhaps the Yan Family Ancestor really did have something to discuss with him.

But he still intended to let Nangong Wan go and scout the path first.

After all, his own life was still quite valuable.

Hearing Yan Taibai's suggestion, Nangong Wan's expression changed slightly; she stared at and sized up Yan Taibai for a good while before her expression became slightly complex, and she nodded in agreement.

"Fine, I will consider your suggestion. However, if Junior Sister Nishang does not have the time, then I will be helpless."

"Understood!" Yan Taibai breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

Subsequently, the two discussed some other matters, and Nangong Wan left the cave dwelling to find Nishang Xianzi to head to the Yan Family Fortress together.

As for Yan Taibai, he stayed honestly in Nangong Wan's cave dwelling to cultivate.

As a disciple of the Great Elder of the Yanyue Sect, there was also a Spirit Eye Spring in Nangong Wan's cave dwelling.

Compared to Spirit Eye Jade and Spirit Eye Tree, the Spirit Eye Spring was the most common; as the largest sect in Yue Country, the Yanyue Sect naturally possessed a few.

Just as Yan Taibai was cultivating honestly, Nangong Wan had already arrived at Nishang Xianzi's cave dwelling.

Yan Ruyan had also already broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, which surprised Nangong Wan quite a bit.

Upon seeing Nangong Wan, Yan Ruyan cautiously inquired about Yan Taibai's situation.

After all, the two had not seen each other for a long time, and Yan Ruyan naturally missed Yan Taibai, her future Dao companion.

Furthermore, the feelings between the two were already quite deep.

Nangong Wan chose only pleasant things to say, and after coaxing the little girl, Nangong Wan began to speak with Nishang Xianzi about the message from the Yan Family Ancestor.

"So, Senior Sister received one too. I also have a message here from Fellow Daoist Yan, asking Yan'er to return for a visit."

After hearing Nangong Wan's words, Nishang Xianzi also took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and smiled.

"Junior Sister actually received one too? That really is a coincidence!"

A look of deep confusion appeared on Nangong Wan's face.

"What is it, Senior Sister? Is there a problem with this?"

Seeing this, Nishang Xianzi asked curiously.

After all, this sort of thing was not uncommon, and there was really no need to make a fuss.

But looking at Nangong Wan's reaction, it seemed that was not the case.

"Wait a moment, Junior Sister; let me send a message to ask our Sect Master nephew."

Hearing this, Nangong Wan recalled Yan Taibai's words and shook her head slightly.

Afterward, she took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, spoke a few words, and then the Sound Transmission Talisman turned into a streak of fire and rushed out of Nishang Xianzi's cave dwelling.

(End of this chapter)