Chapter 42

Although Longyu could understand Xiao Ran's emotions, subjectively he did not believe this boy could accomplish it.

After all, matters among mortals are more troublesome and involve many aspects.

"Alright, I won't ask about other matters. As for whether what you said is true, I will naturally investigate. You said your uncle is a member of the Yan family, that is, Yan Buji, right?" Longyu asked.

Before coming, the two senior brothers and sisters also learned some information about Lin Shan Cheng; although mortals need not pay too much attention, at least they remembered the name.

Xiao Ran nodded, his expression instantly becoming somewhat complex.

Longyu furrowed his brows: "Do you still have anything hidden from me? Speak, otherwise I'll take your life!"

"Ah?!"

Xiao Ran was stunned.

How did I suddenly get ordered to die for no reason?

This is what a cultivator is?!

Truly overbearing and unreasonable!

【Kid, hurry up and tell me about your uncle's affairs; remember not to hide anything, they've already pinched their hand seals and are ready to strike!】

【Old fogey, isn't this going to get my uncle killed? His whole body of demonic arts, if she....】

【You're overthinking it; do you think I triggered that Spirit Gathering Grand Formation to let them discover that Celestial Material for what reason? Not just to keep them from leaving easily? Besides, if you don't do wicked deeds, your uncle will naturally be fine!】

Xiao Ran's expression shifted; he knew that revealing some details about his uncle would surely draw the other party's attention, but what the old fogey said made no sense.

After all, Xiao Ran had no idea his uncle Yan Buji was a figure who gave the Iron Tiger Guard a headache, and coincidentally the two from Qing Shui Sect came here intending to take care of him handily.

Under the premise of life and death, Xiao Ran still recounted everything he had seen these past days.

Upon hearing this, Longyu's face instantly darkened; he angrily slapped the ground, kicking up clouds of dust!

"How could there be such a father in the world? He's worse than beasts!"

Xiao Ran dared not speak, sweat pouring down his head.

Longyu took a deep breath; although he had never left the sect, he had heard his parents speak of the world's treachery at home.

But he never imagined it could be this bad!

He personally sold his own daughter to two old men for their amusement, this....

This is absolutely unimaginable for Longyu!

But suddenly Longyu's expression changed, and he asked: "You said your uncle also cultivates two demonic arts?"

"Ah.... seems so, because the kid comes from the martial world, so he has some discernment of internal energy."

Longyu's eyes shifted, and he silently thought something was wrong.

Could this person be the martial world thief who stole the object the imperial court's offerings required?

But even the senior brother using the Dragon-Seeking Formation plate didn't detect him; how did he figure it out?

This kid indeed has problems!

However, since he could deal with a minor trouble, Longyu immediately extended his hand; a paper crane flew out from his sleeve, swirling and dancing in the air before landing on his jade-white, delicate fingers like a scallion segment, and he brought it to his lips, saying: "Blood Flow Sect Remnant Faction, Yan family, Yan Buji!"

?!

Xiao Ran widened his eyes; Longyu's action obviously made it hard for him to think about what had happened.

And Longyu didn't have time to leave the cave dwelling to handle these trifles, so he intended to let the paper crane deliver a message in her stead.

As the paper crane flew away, Longyu glanced indifferently at the stunned Xiao Ran.

"You're Xiao Ran, right?"

"Yes...."

"I give you two choices: one, become my slave; if I'm in a good mood I might spare your life and teach you some cultivation methods; two, although I'm somewhat interested in your secrets, I want you to tell me yourself, after which I'll kill you once and for all."

Xiao Ran's face instantly turned deathly pale.

He trembled as he asked: "Immortal Master.... as your slave, life and death are entirely at your command; what's the difference from the second option?"

"The difference is great; at least you don't have to die now." Longyu's mouth corner curled slightly, revealing a sweet smile like a spring blossom, but this smile fell in Xiao Ran's eyes as sinister and terrifying, as if a grim reaper from the underworld had come to claim his life!

Night.

Outside the city, a relay station.

The paper crane flew before the Kūn Gate Master; after speaking those few words, his face changed dramatically!

"What? It's him? Impossible, Zhang Feng!"

Beside him, Zhang Feng had a dark face, full of disbelief: "This is impossible, Sect Master you know; if he were the outer demon, when I probed him then...."

The Kūn Gate Master glared at Zhang Feng: "Stupid, stupid, stupid! Utterly foolish, after all these years by my side you still don't realize? Or do you think the Immortal Master's words are false?!"

Zhang Feng's face turned pale, then a nameless anger rose from being toyed with; he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth:

"Sect Master, I know I was wrong! Then let's go kill him now!"

The Kūn Gate Master took a deep breath: "This cannot be done in the city; that outer demon hides so deeply that even we could be deceived. Who knows how many spies he has buried in the city? So, go find Magistrate Sun and ask him to come over."

"Yes!"

After Zhang Feng left, the Kūn Gate Master looked at the others:

"Wind, Fire, Mountain, Forest, hear my orders!"

"Subordinates present!"

"Immediately withdraw from the relay station more than one li away; wait until tomorrow's signal arrives, then bring everyone forth with all speed, be sure to capture and kill this wretch!"

"Yes!"

"Sect Master, are you treating that outer demon as a Heavenly Human realm cultivator? According to the Wind Guard, it's unlikely he could break through to Heavenly Human realm in such a short time!" A few people beside him asked doubtfully.

The Kūn Gate Master fell silent: "A Heavenly Human realm cultivator already possesses spiritual awareness; any nearby danger can be sensed in advance. Even if that outer demon's strength isn't up to par, it's roughly the same. This time I must personally act, ensuring a decisive victory with no opening left!"

The Sect Master's such caution shows he too was shaken by the outer demon's meticulous and bold nature.

Indeed, a Blood Flow Sect Remnant Faction, over twenty years in this Lin Shan Cheng area unknown how many passing martial artists they've slaughtered; plus the Three Mountains Bandits' leader in the open; inside the city, benevolent wealthy merchants lurk in the shadows; no one who comes can detect any abnormality.

But the crucial point is, even after the Iron Tiger Guard probed several times, they still couldn't find this person—showing his audacity is off the charts and his mind is as fine as a hair.

I'd guess that at the slightest hint of movement, this person would take flight, wouldn't he?

But the key question is, why does he dare to remain here?

The Kūn Gate Master couldn't help but wonder, could he also have come for the Yangchun Trading Hall?

But even if he attained the Heavenly Human realm, he'd still be no more than the lowest tier of a Lianqi Level cultivator, lacking even the qualification to enter the trading hall.

Then why....

The Kūn Gate Master pondered over and over but could not understand.

But precisely because of that, this outsider demon, this Yan Residence's Yan Buji......

He really is a remarkable individual!

The Kūn Gate Master suddenly thought that this person had sent his own daughter to Lingshan Academy's scholar Zhou Hua—could it be......