Chapter 885: Society's Brutal Lesson

"Not surprising for the first family of the Heaven-Reaching Road, the Lan family head truly is far-sighted and meticulous—quite the capable hand."

Lan Chuzhuang let out a soft hum, "I don't understand what you're saying."

"It's fine if you don't understand what I'm saying," Ye Qingran said indifferently.

"I have a question I'd like to ask this beautiful lady named Wang Xuexue."

Wang Xuexue blinked slightly, apparently not expecting Ye Qingran to mention her.

"What do you want to ask?"

Wang Xuexue became a bit wary.

"I guess you're from Wuji Hall, right?"

Wang Xuexue's pupils trembled.

She forced herself to calm down and retorted, "So what if I am?"

"Are they also from Wuji Hall?"

Ye Qingran pointed at a few others.

"Indeed, we are from Wuji Hall. So what? Aside from the Heaven-Reaching Road, our Wuji Hall disciples are the most outstanding on the Xuanmiao Continent. Being selected is nothing strange."

Wang Xuexue suddenly grew agitated.

"I don't see what's the big deal! Why are you so worked up?"

Ye Qingran chuckled.

"Wuji Hall is so formidable; surely many disciples have been selected to go to Xuyu in recent years?" Wang Xuexue and the others' expressions shifted slightly, as if Ye Qingran were about to say something.

"Since you're Wuji Hall disciples, you should at least be able to name one or two of them, right?"

"Of course..."

Wang Xuexue's eyes flickered.

"Then name a few for us to hear; if the Divine Envoy has time, they could visit Wuji Hall, after all, such an outstanding place..."

"I..."

Wang Xuexue felt uneasy inside.

She had originally planned to casually make up a few names to get by.

But hearing Ye Qingran say they wanted the Divine Envoy to go to Wuji Hall—doesn't that mean sending him to investigate?

If the Divine Envoy discovers her lying, not to mention whether she can still go to Xuyu, she might even lose her life.

"What? Can't come up with anything?"

Wang Xuexue gritted her teeth, "I really can't recall; why don't you say it?"

Wang Xuexue mischievously kicked this ball to another Wuji Hall member.

"I can't recall either."

This ball was kicked back and forth until every Wuji Hall disciple had kicked it once, yet no one uttered even a single name.

Even if Hua Luo were oblivious, he'd notice something odd.

It turns out Wuji Hall had never had any disciples selected in previous years. This means the list of those sent to Xuyu in the past actually contained no one from outside the Heaven-Reaching Road.

"Lan Family Head, you're a respected figure in the Heaven-Reaching Road—how could you do such a biased thing? Do you have anything to say?"

Hua Luo was furious.

He's actually a calm person; few things make him angry, because anger causes hair loss.

But now, he can't hold back any longer.

Due to rate limits, the number of people from other worlds allowed to go to Xuyu has always been restricted.

Although the Xuanmiao Continent only has three hundred slots, aside from the Heaven-Reaching Road region, over these years not a single person from other regions has gone to Xuyu!

It's not that people from other regions lack excellence; it's that the Heaven-Reaching Road simply never gave others a chance!

"Please calm down, Divine Envoy!"

Seeing the truth exposed, Lan Chuzhuang's heart filled with panic.

"I can't decide this matter, but I will report it to the Divine Emperor for his judgment."

Upon hearing Hua Luo would report this to the Divine Emperor, not only Lan Chuzhuang but many families in the Heaven-Reaching Road panicked.

After all, this matter is inseparable from them.

"We know we're wrong, Divine Envoy," Lan Ling Wang said, apologizing with his lips while scheming in his heart how to bribe Hua Luo to make him change his mind.

After all, whether to speak or not rests entirely in Hua Luo's single thought.

Lan Ling Wang's face nearly twisted with anger.

Ye Qingran's group's appearance not only made the Lan family lose face, but might also bring punishment from Xuyu.

"It seems these people can't be allowed to stay!"

Lan Ling Wang secretly thought, then suddenly lifted his eyes, glaring at Fu Hanxiu: "Fu Hanxiu, dare to fight me?"

Lan Ling Wang's sudden challenge startled the people of the Heaven-Reaching Road.

After all, Lan Ling Wang is the top genius of the Heaven-Reaching Road, with no equal, and having visited Xuyu several times, he even has some fame there.

Fu Hanxiu raised his sword-brows, his eyes full of interest.

"I know your strength exceeds mine, but that's only because you're older than me. So, how about we compete at the Human Emperor level?"

Lan Ling Wang's eyes lit up, battle spirit surging.

He wants to prove to the world that his half-brother, Lan Ling Wang Bi, is superior!

"Lan Ling Wang, I'm not looking down on you, but with your ability you absolutely can't last ten moves under him—are you sure you want to fight?"

Ye Qingran bluntly struck at Lan Ling Wang.

"What's it to you? I, Lan Ling Wang, have lived this long and never lost!"

"That's because you haven't met us yet!" Ye Qingran crossed her arms, shook her head, "Are you ready to take society's beating?"

"Overestimating yourself!"

Lan Ling Wang snorted.

"You can try to compete with him, but first get past my level then we'll talk."

Fu Hanxiu pinched her waist in disagreement, but Ye Qingran glared back, "Why use a cattle knife to kill a chicken? Just watch, today I'll let this explosive-haired blue peacock see how cruel this world is!"

Fu Hanxiu helplessly shook his head; since Ye Qingran's decision wouldn't change, he could only agree.

"Be careful, he has plenty of dirty tricks."

Ye Qingran nodded, "Don't worry, I know. Besides, playing dirty with me? He's still too inexperienced!"

"'Just you?' Lan Ling Wang, upon hearing Ye Qingran wanted to compete with him, couldn't help but show a contemptuous smile."

"He had never taken Ye Qingran seriously."

"Or rather, he had never taken any woman seriously."

"In his view, women are all weak, and their purpose is nothing more than warming the bed and relieving desire—nothing else."

"'Yes, just me. If you don't agree, that's fine, but then you probably won't have a chance to compete with him!' Ye Qingran threatened."

"'You're threatening me?'"

"'Yes, I am threatening you.'"

"Ye Qingran openly admitted."

"'All right!' Lan Ling Wang nodded, 'Since you're seeking death, I'll grant it!' A glint of malice flashed in his eyes."

"In the upcoming match, he will absolutely not show mercy; he wants this woman to regret her decision."

"The people of Heaven-Reaching Road hadn't expected Ye Qingran to demand to fight Lan Ling Wang first; for a moment, their gazes toward her were filled with sympathy."

"This woman must be like this because she's not from Heaven-Reaching Road, so she knows nothing about Lan Ling Wang, which is why she did something so foolish."

"'This woman is practically courting death! Lan Ling Wang, the Young Master, is the most talented of our Heaven-Reaching Road; how could she possibly be his opponent?'"

"'Yeah, Lan Ling Wang the Young Master is so furious, this woman is doomed!'"

"'Sigh, although they don't look weak, they still fall short compared to Lan Ling Wang the Young Master!'"

"The people of Heaven-Reaching Road obviously aren't optimistic about Ye Qingran."

"It's not that they think Ye Qingran is useless; it's that Lan Ling Wang is too strong—remember, he once defeated the nine talents ranked second to tenth in Heaven-Reaching Road single-handedly!"