Chapter 59: Nangong Wan's Promise

"Greetings, Uncle-Master Wu!" Outside Nishang Xianzi's cave dwelling, Nishang Xianzi and Nangong Wan performed a curtsy to the refined man before them and spoke respectfully.

The man's appearance gave the two women the confidence to head to Yan Family Fortress.

Although on the surface, Yan Family Fortress only had one Golden Core Stage Cultivator, the Yan Family Ancestor, everyone knew that was absolutely not the case; the hidden strength of Yan Family Fortress was unfathomable.

Therefore, for the two women, who were only at the Golden Core Initial Stage, entering Yan Family Fortress—which was highly likely to undergo a massive change—still felt unsafe.

"Hehe! Junior-Niece Nangong is here as well."

The refined man chuckled and said.

"Yes! Uncle-Master Wu, the two of us have a matter we wish to discuss with you; I wonder if you have the time?"

Hearing this, Nangong Wan hesitated for a moment, then parted her red lips to request.

"A matter to discuss? Very well, but this is not the place for conversation. Let us go inside to talk."

The refined man, Uncle-Master Wu, nodded slightly and did not refuse.

"Many thanks, Uncle-Master Wu."

The two women felt a weight lift from their hearts, then performed another salute before leading the way, inviting the refined man into the hall of Nishang Xianzi's cave dwelling.

After the three were seated and Nishang Xianzi had personally poured tea for Uncle-Master Wu, she and Nangong Wan calmly and methodically explained the changes at Yan Family Fortress.

"So that is how it is. This Junior-Niece Taibai has a rift with Yan Family Fortress and is not of one mind with them! This is quite interesting."

After hearing the two women out, Uncle-Master Wu pondered for a moment, then chuckled lightly.

"Wan'er does not know the specifics of the matter between Junior-Niece Taibai and Yan Family Fortress. But since he was the one who spoke up this time, Wan'er promised to bring his relatives out of Yan Family Fortress, and I must fulfill that. However, with such a great change occurring in the Yan Family, Wan'er is truly uneasy. I originally intended to go with Junior-Sister Nishang, but now that Uncle-Master has returned, the two of us wish to accompany you. That would be much safer."

Hearing this, Nangong Wan replied in a soft voice.

"Then let us make the trip! It just so happens that I have not seen my old friend, the Yan fellow daoist, for a long time."

"By the way, bring that Junior-Niece Yan Taibai along. Since you are to bring his relatives away, it would be improper if he did not go himself. It will also be a chance to see exactly what kind of rift he has with the Yan Family."

Uncle-Master Wu instructed.

"Yes, Wan'er will obey."

Hearing this, Nangong Wan could only agree.

"Very well! Go!"

"Yes, Wan'er takes her leave!"

Nangong Wan stood up, performed a curtsy, and took her leave from Nishang Xianzi's cave dwelling.

As soon as she returned to her own cave dwelling, Nangong Wan told Yan Taibai everything that had happened.

After listening to Nangong Wan, a complex expression appeared on Yan Taibai's face; he did not answer immediately, but instead fell silent.

Anything else would be easy to handle, but he was still worried about seeing the one thing he least wanted to see.

Once that happened, things would be troublesome for Yan Ruyan.

He had almost no blood relation to the Yan Family Ancestor's lineage, but Yan Ruyan was different.

"Are you worried about Junior-Niece Ruyan?"

Seeing this, Nangong Wan saw through Yan Taibai's thoughts at a glance and said.

"Yes!"

Hearing this, Yan Taibai sighed softly and nodded.

"Could it be that someone in the Yan Family truly wants to harm you? How is that possible? The Yan Family has poured so much effort into you, and even Junior-Niece Ruyan has become your fiancée; how could anyone dare to harm you? What exactly are you still hiding from me? If you tell me now, there is still time."

Nangong Wan furrowed her brows and pressed him.

She felt more and more that this matter with the Yan Family was becoming increasingly unusual, strange, and eerie.

Given Yan Taibai's Spirit Root aptitude and potential, it was logically impossible for anyone to be foolish enough to harm him, especially if it meant dragging Yan Ruyan down with him.

How stupid would the Yan Family Ancestor have to be to allow such a thing to happen?

"Senior-Sister, there is one thing I hope you can agree to. My own status is too low and my words carry little weight; I cannot accomplish it myself."

Suddenly, Yan Taibai stood up, a look of entreaty in his eyes, and performed a solemn salute to Nangong Wan as he spoke.

This time, heading to Yan Family Fortress with a Nascent Soul cultivator meant there would naturally be no danger, but the situation with Yan Ruyan was different.

"You are worried about Junior-Niece Ruyan, aren't you?"

Seeing this, Nangong Wan broke through Yan Taibai's thoughts in a single sentence.

"That is correct. What I worry about most is Yan'er. She is different from me; I do not have much of a connection to the direct line of the Yan Family, but Yan'er is the true pride of the Yan Family, and her relationship with the direct line is far closer than mine. Therefore, no matter what happens, I hope Senior-Sister will protect Yan'er."

Yan Taibai pleaded earnestly and performed another salute.

All current signs indicated that the Yan Family was preparing to leave the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World early and defect to the Ghost Spirit Sect.

But he did not know what the Ghost Spirit Sect had promised, or if they had told Yan Family Fortress about the future invasion of the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects.

Yet Yan Ruyan had not even returned to Yan Family Fortress; what could Yan Family Fortress possibly use to make a deal with the Ghost Spirit Sect?

Or perhaps Yan Family Fortress or the Ghost Spirit Sect were confident they could take Yan Ruyan away from the Yanyue Sect.

But once Yan Family Fortress left the Yue Country, Yan Ruyan would be in trouble.

As for himself, although he was also in danger, given current events and his status as a disciple of Qiong Laoguai, there was an eight or nine in ten chance his life would not be at risk.

But if he chose to defect to the Ghost Spirit Sect along with the Yan Family, he would surely die.

This possibility was not non-existent, especially from the perspective of the Ghost Spirit Sect.

His existence and identity were a massive threat.

Therefore, Yan Taibai knew very clearly that he had absolutely no choice.

"Junior-Niece Ruyan has Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, after all. If the Yan Family truly does something that should not be done, her safety will not be an issue."

"At the very worst, I will ask my master to intervene and use the sect's secret technique, the Illusion Dream Technique, to arrange a new identity for her. Before she reaches the Nascent Soul stage, nothing will happen to her."

"Even if she reaches the Nascent Soul stage in the future, that will be hundreds of years from now. By then, the matter will be settled, and you will have become her dao companion; I believe it will not be a major issue."

Seeing this scene, Nangong Wan nodded her head slightly and agreed to it.

This kind of secret technique is not uncommon among cultivation sects; generally, it is only used as a last resort.

Moreover, it is only suitable for those who are underage and have not yet reached Foundation Establishment.

And Yan Ruyan clearly falls into this category.

"You also need not be so pessimistic; perhaps the things you anticipate will not happen."

Nangong Wan comforted her softly again.

"Many thanks, Senior Sister; with this, I can also rest easy."

After hearing Nangong Wan's promise, Yan Taibai breathed a slight sigh of relief and cupped his hands in thanks.

"Mm! Let's go! I will take you to meet Wu Shishu; perhaps you might even receive a welcome gift," Nangong Wan said with a charming smile.

……

Yan Family Fortress

Flying Cloud Pavilion

"Ancestor, most of the disciples in the Yanyue Sect have already returned. However, there is still no news of Taibai and Yan'er."

Mr. Xuan Ye reported to the Yan Family Ancestor.

At this moment, the Yan Family Ancestor was not sitting in the seat of honor; the person sitting in the seat of honor was a middle-aged man, who was also the most important guest at Yan Family Fortress this time.

(End of this chapter)