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Xiao Fan glanced back at the two figures, one tall and one short, following behind him, and suddenly felt like a family of three going out for a stroll.
A faint smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
You Ruo and Zi Yan had no objections to Xiao Fan's arrangements. In any case, no matter where Xiao Fan went, it wouldn't affect the two of them wandering around.
Remembering the instructions given by the Grand Elder in the inner courtyard, Xiao Fan determined the direction and then led You Ruo and Zi Yan in one direction.
Kawagu Castle.
This is a second-rate city in the Black Corner Region that is not particularly remarkable.
Its geographical location is not particularly advantageous, and there is nothing special about the surrounding area. Therefore, within the Black Corner Region, it is merely a place where people from the Black Corner Region settle down.
However, because it was close to the Monster Mountain Range, many people settled here, and the population gradually increased, eventually forming a city that was not very large.
In recent decades, thanks to the growing power of several forces within the Black Corner Region, Chuan Valley City has achieved considerable development, and the number of strong individuals within it has gradually increased.
Although the major powers in the Black Corner Region look down on this territory, they certainly wouldn't want to give it up like this.
Therefore, all major powers have established branches in these cities, which can be seen as a means to develop their own power and expand their influence.
In general, however, the major powers do not value this city too much, so those active in Chuan Gu City are mostly lone cultivators who live on the edge and practice solitary cultivation.
However, in the past year, a mysterious force has risen in Chuangu City. This force is called Wushengmen. The leader of Wushengmen is an extremely mysterious Douhuang powerhouse. Several forces that had previously occupied Chuangu City were directly eliminated by him.
However, the Wusheng Sect did not make things too difficult for the independent cultivators within the city. In fact, they would sometimes issue some tasks to the outside world. As long as they completed them, they could exchange them for some precious medicinal herbs and fighting techniques within the Wusheng Sect.
This greatly increased the goodwill of the Wusheng Sect among the independent cultivators in Chuan Gu City.
After all, independent cultivators have virtually no way to obtain things like pills and fighting techniques. In the Black Corner Region, they can only get these things by competing for them.
But if you try to steal from others, they can steal from you in return. Countless people have disappeared silently into the Black Corner Region, this great melting pot.
Double-crossing is quite common in the Black Corner Region.
At first, everyone just adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards the mission of the Gate of No Life.
It wasn't until a Grand Master personally received the pills from the Wusheng Sect that the Wusheng Sect's reputation was truly restored.
It wasn't that no one had considered using their own strength to explore the true nature of the Wusheng Sect.
However, the infamous Dou Ling, who had previously roamed the city of Chuan Gu, had recklessly entered the area, only to have his unrecognizable corpse found on the street. This incident cemented the reputation of the Wu Sheng Sect among these rogue cultivators.
At first, everyone was waiting for the branches of the Eight Gates and the Earth Flame Sect located in Chuan Valley City to cause trouble for the Wusheng Sect, since the Wusheng Sect's actions were tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth.
But what happened next was beyond everyone's expectations.
The powerful figures from the Eight Gates and the Earth Flame Sect, located in Chuan Valley City, all disappeared overnight.
Although there is no evidence to prove that this was done by the Wusheng Sect, it has added to the mystery surrounding the Wusheng Sect.
Thanks to the existence of the Wusheng Gate, the rogue cultivators in Chuan Gu City gradually became wealthy, and even people from the two neighboring cities were attracted to come here.
At this moment, in a spacious courtyard in Kawaya City.
Some faces that Xiao Fan recognized were sitting here at this moment.
At the top of the list was none other than Xiao Yan, who had co-founded the Panmen sect in the inner courtyard, while Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and others were relegated to a lower position.
"According to our informants, Xinlai City and Zhongsai City are preparing to take action."
Lin Xiuya sat in a chair. After a year of training, his face had become more mature, and his whole demeanor was restrained. In his conversation, he exuded a sense of composure.
Sitting opposite Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing narrowed his eyes upon hearing Lin Xiuya's words, took a deep breath, and said, "Hmph! They already tested us two months ago. Now it seems they can't wait any longer."
“Xinlai City, Zhongsai City, and Chuan Gu City are not too far apart. Now, because of the Wusheng Sect’s approach, many rogue cultivators from those two cities have come to Chuan Gu City to take away their share of the pie. Naturally, they can’t sit still.”
Lin Xiuya nodded upon hearing this, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "Of these two cities, Xinlai City is mainly controlled by the Eight Doors, Zhongsai City is mainly controlled by the Earth Flame Sect, and Chuan Gu City was originally mainly controlled by the Blood Sect. The three forces had a tacit understanding, but the death of Fan Lao a year ago led to the collapse of the Blood Sect, which is why we took this opportunity to infiltrate Chuan Gu City."
"However, it seems that Xinlai City and Zhongsai City, having endured for so long, will not be able to endure any longer."
"Then let's fight them."
Below the seats, there were many familiar faces from the inner courtyard. After hearing Lin Xiuya's words, they stood up and said, "Our strength has long surpassed that damned Xinlai City and Zhongsai City. As long as they dare to come, they will definitely not return."
"That's right, they're just two small cities. With our strength, we can easily take them down."
Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing exchanged a glance upon hearing the sounds below, a hint of helplessness in their eyes.
What the two feared was not the strength of Xinlai City and Zhongsai City, but the Diyan Sect and the Eight Doors behind them.
The Inner Court's foundation in the Black Corner Region is not as deep as theirs. If this exposes everything and invites retaliation from the two sects prematurely, then all their previous efforts will be in vain.
Thinking of this, the two couldn't help but look up at Xiao Yan.
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Sitting in the head seat, Xiao Yan lowered his head, his right hand supporting his forehead, and his left hand rhythmically tapping on the armrest of his seat. He listened to the commotion below and pondered deeply.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yan clenched his fist twice with his left hand, and the noisy hall instantly fell silent.
Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing exchanged a glance, a smile involuntarily appearing in their eyes.
This guy has changed a tremendous amount in the past year...
Xiao Yan slowly raised his head. His once gentle eyes, after a year of training, were now as sharp as a hawk's. His whole body exuded an incomparably cold and ruthless aura, making those below feel a chill down their backs.
Once those eyes set their sights on someone, they're like a venomous snake in the grass, relentless until the person is dead.
"With our current strength, if Xinlai City and Zhongsai City were to arrive..."
At this point, Xiao Yan paused slightly, and everyone pricked up their ears, afraid of missing a single word.
"If they dare to come, then we'll make sure they don't leave alive!"
The young man's indifferent voice resonated with the crowd below, inspiring a sense of conviction in them, who responded in unison.
After the crowd below dispersed, only Xiao Yan, Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and a few top-ranked students from the inner academy remained in the spacious conference room.
"Once this battle begins, the Earth Flame Sect and the Eight Doors will probably realize what's going on here."
Lin Xiuya, with his gentle expression, looked at Xiao Yan with a serious expression and said calmly.
"Ok, I know."
Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this, then his gaze swept over the faces of the people in the inner courtyard, gradually softening before he spoke, "I've thought about it. The Earth Flame Sect and the Eight Doors have just finished disposing of the mess left by the Blood Sect, and they have no time to deal with this matter right now."
"As long as we wipe out both sides' forces in one fell swoop, their news won't get out at all. At the earliest, it will take them half a month to react, and during that time, we will have enough time to find new targets."
"Alright, I was just reminding you anyway, as long as you have a plan."
Lin Xiuya smiled at Xiao Yan.
"Anyway, the Grand Elder instructed us that once we're out, we'll follow your orders."
"hehe......"
Everyone smiled when they heard Lin Xiuya's words.
At first, everyone admired Xiao Yan only because of his strength. They had some objections to the Elder's suggestion to follow Xiao Yan's arrangements. After all, they were all the pride of the inner court, and everyone had a bit of arrogance.
However, as they spent more time with Xiao Yan, everyone gradually became convinced by his actions.
After all, if it were them, they wouldn't have the confidence to lay out so many measures in the Black Corner Region in just one year.
Xiao Yan looked at the people in front of him, but his thoughts drifted away.
Xun'er, Senior Brother...
Before anyone received the news that Xiao Fan had woken up.
At this moment, Xiao Fan and You Ruo's group had arrived in Xinlai City, which was not far from Chuan Gu City.
Let's rest here for a while.
Xiao Fan led the two into Xinlai City and said softly to You Ruo, "Anyway, there's no need to rush over. Let's eat something here first before we set off."
Leading You Ruo and the other two, they entered Xinlai City, where they immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
Many people stared at You Ruo and Zi Yan, who were following behind Xiao Fan, and their gazes instantly became infatuated and greedy. Such beautiful women were a rare sight indeed...
"Humph!"
Xiao Fan sensed the gazes of the surrounding crowd, his eyes flashed coldly, and his domineering aura caused a sensation. Afterwards, the crowd dared not look around.
In the Black Corner Region, women and money are the rarest things, which is why everyone showed such disgusted expressions when they saw a beautiful woman like You Ruo appear in the small Xinlai City.
However, after sensing the powerful aura emanating from Xiao Fan, everyone quickly dismissed any inappropriate thoughts they might have.
In the Black Corner Region, as long as you are strong enough, your words carry weight.
With Xiao Fan's imposing aura intimidating, the people around him dared not have any more inappropriate thoughts.
Xiao Fan glanced back at You Ruo. Although she was wearing a veil, her perfect figure was something that a mere veil could not conceal. Moreover, there was the allure she exuded unintentionally. How many men in the world could resist her?
Xiao Fan led You Ruo and Zi Yan into an inn in the newly arrived city. To prevent any disturbance, he asked the innkeeper for a private room.
After Xiao Fan "unintentionally" revealed his aura, the innkeeper tactfully arranged an extremely luxurious private room for Xiao Fan and his companions.
Sitting in the cubicle on a chair covered with the hide of an unknown magical beast, Xiao Fan felt a sense of comfort.
At the innkeeper's request, shortly after Xiao Fan and his group sat down, plates of signature dishes were brought into the private room.
Zi Yan looked at the lavish dishes on the table, swallowed hard, and then began to wolf them down.
You Ruo looked at the dishes on the table without any interest. Since she started cultivating, she had basically stopped eating.
In fact, with Xiao Fan and the others' current strength, food is not a necessity, since they can meet their needs through cultivation. However, Xiao Fan still enjoys food as long as it's not too troublesome, due to his habits from his previous life.