Chapter 64: Soul-Searching

Mortals, mineral veins, medicinal gardens, and business assets—the Yan Family naturally cannot take them all away.

After all, if they are not handed over to Yan Taibai, they will only benefit the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom in the end, especially since the mortals have not yet finished evacuating.

If they just leave like this, the outcome is easy to imagine.

As for Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan, both are cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Roots; in particular, Yan Taibai has already effectively broken ties with the Yan Family and is a disciple of Qiong Laoguai of the Yanyue Sect, possessing immense potential. As long as the Yanyue Sect is not foolish, they will not endanger his life.

And the Yanyue Sect has become Yan Taibai's final reliance; their relationship will only grow better.

Naturally, he is the best person to entrust these to.

"Many thanks, Ancestor. Taibai accepts."

Hearing the words of the Yan Family Ancestor, Yan Taibai cupped his hands and agreed.

The Yan Family's assets and mineral veins accumulated over so many years are enough to tempt any of the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom.

Now that they all belong to him—of course, with his current status, protecting them will not be an easy task.

However, fortunately, there is still the Yanyue Sect.

"Hmm! Take good care of Yan'er. Originally, I intended to take you and Yan'er to the Ghost Spirit Sect together, but it seems that is not possible now. Do not blame the family."

Seeing Yan Taibai agree, the Yan Family Ancestor nodded with a satisfied expression, then sighed softly and spoke.

"Taibai will take good care of Yan'er, please rest assured, Ancestor."

Yan Taibai nodded and agreed to take care of Yan Ruyan, but did not express forgiveness toward the Yan Family.

If he had gone to the Ghost Spirit Sect, his fate would have been either having his soul extracted and spirit refined, or being possessed!

How could he not feel resentment?

"Good, then this old man can rest easy."

The Yan Family Ancestor does not care whether Yan Taibai forgives the Yan Family or not, as long as he can take good care of Yan Ruyan.

As long as Yan Ruyan is safe, with the Yan Family in the Ghost Spirit Sect, they will be able to bring Yan Ruyan back to the Ghost Spirit Sect sooner or later.

Of course, Yan Taibai and the Yanyue Sect will do their utmost to stop it, but in the end, it depends on who is more skilled and whose strength prevails.

And the Yan Family Ancestor has greater confidence in the Ghost Spirit Sect; just the fact that they have a Nascent Soul cultivator makes the Yanyue Sect incomparable to the Ghost Spirit Sect, not to mention other factors.

Therefore, he does not believe the Ghost Spirit Sect cannot take Yan Ruyan out of the Yanyue Sect; the only trouble is the safety issue, which can only be left to Yan Taibai.

And Yan Taibai can be considered to have walked down this path with the Yanyue Sect to the very end, almost exactly as Mr. Xuan Ye predicted.

No matter what happens, a portion of the Yan Family's bloodline will be preserved.

This is the point the Yan Family Ancestor is most satisfied with.

"Since that is the case, after we leave, the master of Yan Family Fortress will be Taibai. Senior Wu, surely you will not have any objections, right?"

The Yan Family Ancestor looked toward Wu Shishu of the Yanyue Sect and bowed.

"Oh! Rest assured, this old man naturally will not have any objections. I will also speak to the sect about it. Fellow Daoist Yan, please rest assured. It is just that I hope you can live well in the Ghost Spirit Sect; if you do not live well and want to return, it will not be easy."

Wu Shishu of the Yanyue Sect said with a look that was not quite a smile.

Regarding the Yan Family Ancestor's decision, he also had to express his admiration; as long as the Yanyue Sect does not want the lives of Yan Ruyan and Yan Taibai, this is the best choice.

Of course, one could choose to possess their physical bodies, but judging by Yan Taibai's performance, it has not reached that point yet.

Especially since Yan Taibai has a master-disciple bond with Qiong Laoguai and a good relationship with Nangong Wan, and Nangong Wan even comforted him many times along the way.

Most importantly, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect is protective, especially protective; as long as there is some connection, he will protect them with all his might. Things like "possessing" Yan Taibai are simply impossible to happen.

So he naturally would not say anything more. Moreover, by giving it to Yan Taibai, Yan Taibai will also need help from others; in the end, these things still belong to the Yanyue Sect.

Furthermore, they can achieve complete control over Yan Family Fortress, no longer like in the past where they could at most send disciples to infiltrate the periphery of Yan Family Fortress to inquire about unimportant matters.

"Many thanks, Senior Wu."

The Yan Family Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him respectfully.

As for this matter, Wang Tiangu of the Ghost Spirit Sect had absolutely no objections.

Although it made him somewhat dissatisfied, sooner or later the entire Yue Kingdom Cultivation World would belong to their Ghost Spirit Sect, so there was no need to worry about anything.

"If there is nothing else, we shall take our leave now. As for the Yan Family's mineral veins, assets, and such, after you leave, this old man will send sect disciples and elders to come and take over to hand them to Martial Nephew Taibai."

Wu Shishu of the Yanyue Sect chuckled.

"Good, then Wang will not see you off, Fellow Daoist."

Wang Tiangu of the Ghost Spirit Sect cupped his hands and said.

He came alone; although he did not fear Wu Shishu of the Yanyue Sect, if he were intercepted by the other party and they called other Nascent Soul cultivators to surround and attack him, it would not be an easy task even for him to retreat unscathed.

Naturally, it is better not to make a move if possible. Currently, they are wary of each other and have not reached the point of completely tearing off the mask.

Moreover, he also understood the thoughts of the Yan Family Ancestor and the others, but he did not say anything more.

As long as Yan Family Fortress is in their hands, Yan Ruyan cannot run away.

Regarding this point, Wang Tiangu of the Ghost Spirit Sect still has confidence.

"Good, farewell!"

Hearing this, Wu Shishu of the Yanyue Sect did not stay any longer and directly took Yan Taibai, Nangong Wan, and Nishang Xianzi back into the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat.

Then, under the gloomy and uncertain gaze of Wang Tiangu of the Ghost Spirit Sect, they left.

"Mr. Xuan Ye, have the relatives of that young friend Taibai really been wiped out?"

When the white rainbow light transformed by the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat disappeared from sight, Wang Tiangu of the Ghost Spirit Sect cast his gaze toward Mr. Xuan Ye and asked in a ghostly tone.

"Reporting to Senior, they have indeed been wiped out. If Senior does not believe me, this junior is willing to be subjected to soul-searching."

Mr. Xuan Ye hurriedly spoke to guarantee it.

"Soul-searching, forget about soul-searching; once you are soul-searched, you will be ruined. You are the strategist of the Yan Family, you cannot have any mishaps; perhaps this old man will still need to consult you in the future."

Seeing this, Wang Tiangu of the Ghost Spirit Sect sized up Mr. Xuan Ye and shook his head.

"Alright, now that the Yanyue Sect knows the Yan Family is about to leave the Yue Country, there is no need to cover things up or delay any longer. Pack up and leave as soon as possible, so as not to be hindered or affected."

"Yes!"

Hearing this, the Yan Family Ancestor and the others replied respectfully.

……

Inside the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, Nangong Wan walked to Yan Taibai's side and comforted him in a soft voice,

"You do not need to worry about the safety of Martial Niece Ruyan; the sect will not do anything to her, nor will it do anything to you. You may rest assured, but how do you intend to handle the mineral veins and properties of the Yan Family?"

"Let the sect manage them! However, regarding the profits, Yan'er and I want sixty percent."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai nodded slightly and put forward his condition.

"Fine, no problem, sixty percent it is. I believe the sect will not have any objections."

"However, my share needs to be entirely exchanged for Metal-attribute Intermediate Spirit Stones."

(End of chapter)