Chapter 57: Something Happened at Yan Family Fortress

Linglong Shan is the number one peak of the Yanyue Sect, divided into three levels; the foot of the mountain is where Qi Refining Stage disciples receive their daily tasks and monthly Spirit Stones, while the mountainside is where Foundation Establishment Stage stewards handle administrative affairs.

And the Linglong Dadian at the mountain summit is also where the Yanyue Sect Master resides.

If there are any matters in the Yanyue Sect, the Foundation Establishment Stage stewards and some available Golden Core Stage elders will usually discuss them there, and then make a joint decision.

On this day, a white-robed steward of the Yanyue Sect headed from the mountainside toward the Linglong Dadian at the summit.

A flight-prohibition Restriction is set up on Linglong Shan; no disciple, Foundation Establishment Stage steward, or even Golden Core Stage elder is permitted to fly.

Therefore, it took a full meal's time for this white-robed steward to walk into the Linglong Dadian.

Subsequently, upon entering the main hall, the steward spoke respectfully to the Yanyue Sect Master, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Sect Master Senior Sister, the information you wanted regarding the Yanyue Sect's Yan Family disciples and their comings and goings during this period is all here."

The Yanyue Sect Master is a beautiful and voluptuous woman, with a pair of watery eyes that are spirited and reveal a charming allure, making one afraid to look directly at her.

"What is it, is there some problem?"

Upon hearing this, the Yanyue Sect Master's plump lips moved slightly as she inquired.

In truth, she did not understand why Nangong Wan, a Golden Core Stage elder who had always kept a low profile and focused on cultivation without asking about sect affairs, would inquire about the situation of the Yan Family disciples.

But since the other party had asked, she naturally could only send someone to investigate.

"Reporting to Sect Master Senior Sister, over this past month, many Yan Family disciples with decent aptitude have left the sect for various reasons and their whereabouts are unknown. Just now, I sent Sound Transmission Talismans to the Yan Family's Foundation Establishment Stage disciples in the sect, and not a single one replied. It is possible they have all left the sect."

"Therefore, this junior guesses whether something has happened to the Yan Family; in the past, this situation only occurred before the start of the Yan Family Fortress's Treasure Snatching Assembly."

"Moreover, it is only the Yan Family's Foundation Establishment Stage disciples in the sect; few Qi Refining Stage disciples have left. But now, there are still several years until the Yan Family Fortress's Treasure Snatching Assembly. Furthermore, if it really were the Treasure Snatching Assembly, Yan Family Fortress would also invite the Foundation Establishment Stage disciples of our sect and the other sects to attend."

"But this time, not only is there no news, but so many Yan Family disciples have left so quietly; it really makes one suspect whether something has happened to Yan Family Fortress."

The Yanyue Sect white-robed steward stated the information he had checked and his own conjecture.

"In that case, it is indeed possible that something has happened to Yan Family Fortress? No wonder Senior Uncle Nangong asked me to investigate. It seems now that Senior Uncle Nangong had anticipated this long ago."

After hearing the steward's words, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect let her gaze fall upon the fiery red Sound Transmission Talisman on the table and parted her red lips to speak.

"Then, what could have happened? Does the sect need to send someone to check it out? To avoid any accidents?"

Hearing this, the Yanyue Sect white-robed steward hurriedly asked.

"No need. I will first report to Senior Uncle Nangong and listen to her instructions. As for this matter, do not tell anyone else for now. There are many Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters in the sect who are on good terms with the Yan Family, so as to avoid any issues."

The Yanyue Sect Master shook her head slightly and gave her instructions.

Judging from these circumstances, something has definitely happened to Yan Family Fortress.

Although she does not know what happened, it certainly cannot be a good thing.

But regardless of whether it is a good thing or not, for the Yanyue Sect, the only impact is the two disciples with great potential and Heavenly Spirit Roots, Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan.

As for the rest, even if the entire Yan Family Fortress were gone, it would be of no consequence to the Yanyue Sect.

"Yes, Sect Master Senior Sister."

Upon hearing this, the Yanyue Sect white-robed steward nodded in agreement.

As a confidant of the Yanyue Sect Master, he would naturally only follow the Yanyue Sect Master's orders.

"Good, you may go down first! If there is any other news, feel free to tell me."

The Yanyue Sect Master instructed again.

"Yes, this junior takes his leave."

The Yanyue Sect white-robed steward bowed and agreed.

As soon as he finished speaking, he exited the Linglong Dadian, leaving only the Yanyue Sect Master behind.

"I hope no trouble arises!"

The Yanyue Sect Master knitted her brows slightly and sighed softly, then took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and spoke a few words, which then transformed into a ball of fire and streaked out of the main hall, eventually disappearing without a trace.

A quarter of an hour later, it appeared in the hall of Nishang Xianzi's cave dwelling, in the jade hand of Nangong Wan.

Immediately, her divine sense invaded it to examine the contents.

And Nishang Xianzi, who was to the side, watched this scene with great interest, waiting for Nangong Wan's words.

As for Yan Ruyan, she had long been sent away to cultivate and was not by their side.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Nangong Wan's jade-like face looked quite grim, causing Nishang Xianzi to knit her willow-leaf brows and part her sandalwood lips to inquire.

"What is it? Could it be that something has really happened to the Yan Family?"

"Yes! Most of the Yan Family disciples in the sect have already left. As for where they went, I do not know, but nine times out of ten, they must have returned to the Yan Family. It seems that the 'internal' matter Junior Brother Taibai mentioned is that something has happened to the Yan Family. Moreover, for him, it is not a good thing. He should have even anticipated it long ago."

"This is troublesome. Master is in seclusion, Senior Uncle Qiong has been away from the sect for a long time and his whereabouts are unknown, and it may not be convenient for other Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters. Relying solely on the two of us to go to the Yan Family is truly quite dangerous."

Nangong Wan revealed a troubled expression, her tone feeling quite heavy.

Clearly, this matter exceeded her scope of handling.

After all, if it weren't for the addition of this Junior Brother Yan Taibai, she would currently be in her cave dwelling cultivating to raise her realm; there is no way she would be handling these matters.

Especially since it concerns Yan Taibai; if not handled well, the trouble would be significant, and if Yan Taibai suffered any mishap because of this, she would be unable to answer to Qiong Laoguai.

Therefore, it truly gave Nangong Wan a massive headache, yet she had to think of a countermeasure.

"What should be done?"

After hearing Nangong Wan's words, Nishang Xianzi likewise frowned tightly, her face showing a troubled expression as she pondered a strategy.

After all, judging from the current situation, Yan Family Fortress might already be a dragon's pool and tiger's den.

And they also need to find out exactly what happened; it is no longer just about bringing back Yan Taibai's aunt, Yan Yun.

Just as the two women were distressed, a yellow light streaked into the cave dwelling.

As soon as she saw this yellow light, Nishang Xianzi's bright eyes lit up, and she immediately took it into her jade hand to examine it.

Then, the troubled expression on her jade-like face was swept away, and she laughed with relief.

"Senior Sister, Senior Uncle Wu is back!"

Wu Shishu, the third Nascent Soul cultivator of the Yanyue Sect, chose to leave the Yanyue Sect to seek opportunities elsewhere because he was unwilling to get involved in the power struggles between the other two Nascent Soul cultivators, and he rarely returned to the Yanyue Sect.

As for Nishang Xianzi's master, he was a close friend of this Wu Shishu, though he had already passed away.

However, he treated Nishang Xianzi quite well.

(End of this chapter)