Chapter 320 An Unexpected Alliance.
Chapter 320 An Unexpected Alliance.
"Before you think you consider yourself on my level, learn to control your bladder first."
Yang Wei pointed at the wet spot on Xu Haocheng's pants and grinned wickedly.
Flustered, Xu Haocheng dropped his sword and covered the wet area with both hands, feeling utterly humiliated in front of not one, not two, but four women!
He Yaqi sighed heavily, covering her face with her hand.
"How do I even defend you at this point?"
None of them could understand the intense killing intent Xu Haocheng had endured. All they saw were the two men staring at each other before Xu Haocheng suddenly wet himself.
They're fortunate that I, Yang Wei, am very elegant and magnanimous. Otherwise, I would have let my killing intent loose on the red-haired beauty and enjoyed watching her pee herself. But, being the decent individual that I am, I'll restrain myself.
Looking extremely pleased, Yang Wei nodded thoughtfully.
Huang Xiuwen seemed unfazed by the embarrassing incident.
She took a defensive stance, holding her sword horizontally with her right hand on the hilt and her left on the blade.
"Disciples He and Xu, stand back. I will deal with these arrogant trespassers myself!"
Her eyes narrowed and her mouth set in a stern line.
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This was her intense focus!
Yang Wei sighed and held up his hands in a placating gesture.
"Calm down, I was only joking. We're not really trespassing. I came here on the orders of Fairy Su Meirong, who has business with me. The three of us are actually cultivators from the Northern Continent."
The mage knew his words wouldn't be enough, so he produced the Su Family Seal from his storage ring, holding it out as proof.
If these "friends" of ours are truly affiliated with the Godless Sky Empire, this seal should surely convince them.
That, was Yang Wei's belief.
Huang Xiuwen lowered her sword and sheathed it.
"You're from the Beast Continent?"
Yang Wei tilted his head. "Beast Continent?"
People from the Eastern Continent were known for calling other continents by what they were famous for.
They called the Northern Continent the Beast Continent because of its many spirit beasts.
They did this because they didn't care about other continents and often didn't even know the cardinal directions of the continents, including their own. Some would simply call their territory the Supreme Continent for simplicity.
Huang Xiuwen stared at Mu Lingxi for a long moment.
Could she be a soul fragment of the Record-Bearing Heavenly Mother? The one Hallmaster Demon-Sky mentioned? I heard Supreme Elder Crimson Star did a destiny search and said they would arrive on our continent in a few days.
This time, her eyes weren't filled with animosity??they were just calm and neutral.
"Uh, what?" Mu Lingxi uttered, blinking several times under the uncomfortable stare.
With a cold harrumph, Huang Xiuwen said, "There have been several spies from the Beast Continent who came here, and they've all been killed. You're fortunate to have introduced yourselves properly, or you'd have ended up like them."
She turned to Yang Wei.
"You must know Fairy Su Meirong has been sealed. So what are you doing in the Great Wulong Forest?"
Yang Wei gave her a thumbs up and flashed a grin.
"We're here to find a legacy cave!"
"..."
Everyone fell silent.
"A legacy cave?"
Even Mu Lingxi and Mu Lin, who were with him, looked as confused as Huang Xiuwen and her disciples.
He Yaqi glanced at Xu Haocheng. "I've never heard of a legacy cave before. It doesn't sound familiar."
Xu Haocheng shrugged. "I... don't know what a legacy cave is either." He was still a bit shaken from his earlier clash with Yang Wei.
Mu Lin raised an eyebrow at the two young Nascent Soul cultivators and mentioned, "Wait, you two really haven't heard of a legacy cave before?"
Huang Xiuwen stared at Mu Lin. "Heard it? Can it talk?"
Mu Lin's face scrunched up in confusion. "Talk? Where'd you get that idea?"
The two Core disciples stared at each other with half-open eyes, clearly unsurprised. They were used to their elder's odd way of handling information by now. Despite the timing, they couldn't help but wonder how she had managed her role as an elder of the Hall of Sacred Masters all this time.
"Actually..."
Mu Lingxi spoke up, stroking her chin.
"It's not unusual for people from the Eastern Continent not to know about legacy caves. They're very rare here. What's more common are secret realms."
Mu Lin's eyebrows shot up. "Wait, huh?! Secret realms are common here?!"
"Of course... It's one reason cultivation in the Eastern Continent is so fruitful, especially for those at the Nascent Soul stage. It's much easier to spirit-refine a soul heart with the resources from the common secret realms here."
"How neat... why hasn't father come here to cultivate then?"
"It's like you've forgotten what world we live in."
"Oh..."
Mu Zhihao was an upper-class man??one who enjoyed privileges most male cultivators in the Mashyan World didn't have.
The matriarchs allowing him to reach the Nascent Soul stage was already generous.
However, they forbade him from leaving to further his cultivation in the Eastern Continent, as no man was allowed to surpass 2nd-path cultivation under their system.
One exception was Grandmaster Lin Feng.
He was the only known grandmaster in all four continents of the Mashyan World.
Despite his successful breakthrough to 2nd-path cultivation, there were consequences for his actions, and if it hadn't been for Fairy Su Meirong, he would have had his cultivation base crippled by Matriarch Liang Xinyue herself.
"Hrmm... sometimes I tend to forget how crazy the women in this world really are."
A frown melted across Yang Wei's face.
"Husband~ is anything wrong?" Mu Lin asked, still seated comfortably on his shoulders.
"Ohoho! Of course not..." Yang Wei chuckled.
Huang Xiuwen studied the three northerners closely.
Why have I never heard of a legacy cave here?
These people... the Spirit Ascension cultivator is likely the soul fragment of the Record-Bearing Heavenly Mother, and the man seems close to Fairy Su Meirong since he the Su Clan Seal in his possession. In short, they're important guests who will likely favor the Godless Sky Empire soon.
The man's confidence when talking about this legacy cave makes me think he's telling the truth, and it supposedly shares similarities with secret realms. If so, I might find a Moon Nectar Flower there.
One could never tell when Huang Xiuwen was scheming. Her face was always so blank that one might think she was asleep with her eyes open.
Huang Xiuwen walked closer to Mu Lingxi and abruptly bowed her head.
"I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE!"
Startled, Mu Lingxi responded, "Um, it's fine. Really."
Lifting her head and shaking it in disagreement, Huang Xiuwen wore a stern expression.
Mu Lingxi found it odd that she was trying to apologize while looking so terrifyingly serious.
The swordswoman spoke on.
"It isn't fine at all. As an elder of the Hall of Sacred Masters, I must take responsibility for my mistake!"
"Err..." Mu Lingxi was at a loss for words.
Desperately, Huang Xiuwen turned to Yang Wei, who was playfully caressing Mu Lin's soft thighs. She bowed her head dramatically again and stood at attention.
"Please, give me a chance to make amends!"
Casually, Yang Wei replied, "Your body will suffice."
Unfazed by his words, Huang Xiuwen tilted her head.
"My body? Do you wish for this elder to serve corporal punishment?"
Yang Wei's eyes half-closed in disappointment.
"N-, nevermind. It... was a... poorly used joke."
Mu Lin pressed her soft thighs against Yang Wei's head, as if wanting to squeeze it until it popped. She scolded, "It better be a joke!"
Yang Wei laughed playfully, "Naturally, honey. You know me."
There were polite individuals like Xu Haocheng and He Yaqi who would stay silent when lovers like Yang Wei and Mu Lin were in their own little world. Then there were others like Mu Lingxi who would respectfully avert their gaze, considering it none of their business.
Huang Xiuwen didn't fit into any of those categories.
"To slowly make up for our earlier actions. I and my disciples would like to join you on your journey as guards."
The swordswoman persisted in seeking acceptance from their guests.
"Although your group is highly capable, we, the cultivators of the Godless Star Record Sect, see this as a chance to learn and make amends. Perhaps after you finish in the Great Wulong Forest, we can also escort you to our Three Worlds Domain."
She was doing all this to make sure they didn't tarnish the sect's and the Empire's reputation. Attacking such important visitors was like a slap in the Empire's face.
Sigh~
Yang Wei realized there was no use in refusing the sword lady in front of him. She insisted on accompanying them, which, in a way, he actually desired.
"Alright. It's lovely to have you with us."
With a cheerful smile, he extended his hand for a handshake.
Huang Xiuwen firmly shook his hand.
"Excellent. I am Huang Xiuwen, a pleasure to meet you."
The way she gripped Yang Wei's hand almost gave him the impression of shaking hands with a man.
"You have such... strong hands."
"You smell very nice."
"Eh?"