CHAPTER 180: 179. MURONG CHI’S WARNING (2/4)

The rain continued to fall.

Although it wasn’t heavy, it added a touch of desolation to the dark night.

Murong Xi walked over from the rainy night, "Milord, should we inform Sect Leader Wen about what happened tonight?"

Several Middle Profound Realm individuals entering the city is no longer comparable to the intrusion of Lower Profound Realm ones.

One Middle Profound Realm figure is already a person of giant-level stature at East Lake, any casual move they make can alter the dynamics of East Lake.

Yet several of them have entered the city this time.

Ten Lower Profound Realms are not worth one Middle Realm. No matter how many Lower Profound Realms the Immortal Sect can kill, how can they retreat unscathed against so many Middle Profound Realm invaders?

This might be a great catastrophe for the Immortal Sect.

Huan Cheng stood in the rainy night, glancing around with his eyes, and after a while, said softly, "It’s meaningless to speak of it, now all we can do is hope that the young one’s trump card is strong enough, otherwise these Middle Profound Realms are enough to destroy his Immortal Sect. Let’s hope tonight passes without event."

Murong Xi nodded.

He did not question Huan Cheng’s words, indeed it was not significant to inform Wen Ping about tonight’s occurrences, as losing is losing.

If they could win, then reporting it would be even more meaningless.

"Milord, what do you think Sect Leader Wen did? Isn’t he the one who never leaves Cangwu City? Why have so many renowned figures from East Lake come to cause trouble?"

Three questions furrowed Murong Xi’s brows in the rainy night.

At the same time, it also tightened Huan Cheng’s brow.

Huan Cheng remained silent for a moment, then said, "No matter the reason, tonight you must evacuate Qingshui Street and several streets near Yunlan Mountain."

"Understood, I’ll go at once!"

Murong Xi dared not delay Huan Cheng’s order, he directed a few words to his subordinates and then left.

...

At the foot of Yunlan Mountain.

After escaping, Murong Chi hurriedly arrived here, surveyed his surroundings with a glance, and seeing no one had arrived yet, he quickly climbed the Thousand Layers steps. Reaching the topmost level, he saw Wen Ping standing there.

Just in time!

Sparing him the trouble of searching.

Murong Chi spoke directly, "Sect Leader Wen, you’re in trouble."

"Oh, what trouble have I gotten into?"

Wen Ping said with a smile, Murong Chi, as soon as he ascended the mountain, told him he was in trouble.

If he didn’t know this guy wasn’t an enemy, he would indeed appear to be here to provoke.

Murong Chi quickly explained, "You’ve been put on a bounty."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ping’s expression froze, "Someone has placed a bounty on me?"

"Although it’s unknown who made you the bounty target, there’s no doubt that several Middle Profound Realm individuals have already entered the city, and surely more than one. Those aren’t just ordinary Middle Profound Realms."

If it were just one, Ling Yun wouldn’t have acted blindly without distinction, she considers even herself a contender to complete the bounty.

After speaking, he awaited Wen Ping’s reaction.

The purpose of Murong Chi’s climb uphill was very clear, to take Yang Xi away. Seeing Wen Ping’s Lower Profound Realm ability during the day, he knew he couldn’t snatch Yang Xi. But tonight was different.

The Immortal Sect had a bounty placed on them, enough to entice a Middle Profound Realm to move, which means many will be vying for it. With one Middle Profound Realm arriving, there will surely be a second.

Therefore, he must take Yang Xi away.

He couldn’t let Yang Xi be impacted by the bounty on the Immortal Sect.

However, Wen Ping simply clasped his hands in salute and responded calmly, "Senior, thank you for informing me."

Hearing Wen Ping’s words, Murong Chi didn’t know if he was pretending not to understand, or if he simply didn’t want to hand over Yang Xi.

Seeing this, Murong Chi quickly spoke, "Kid, it’s not just one Middle Profound Realm wanting you dead. You might have the power to protect yourself, but if the Middle Profound Realm insists on killing those Body Refining Realm disciples, who can stop them?"

The rain gradually dampened Murong Chi’s long hair and clothes, yet he paid no heed, lifting the hair from his eyes, casting a seriously expectant gaze at Wen Ping.

He was waiting!

Waiting for this young sect master to change his obstinate mind.

The Middle Profound Realms, to kill a Body Refining Realm, simply need to let the Vein Technique ripple past and it’s done, without needing to aim.

Gazing at Murong Chi’s appearance, Wen Ping felt somewhat helpless internally. To this, he could only say: What a troublesome person.

But Qianqian is not an enemy.

If they were an enemy, it would be simple.

Wen Ping replied, "Murong senior, if there’s nothing else, please descend the mountain, your clothes are wet. The Immortal Sect has rules, we don’t leave guests overnight. If you’re truly worried about Yang Xi, stay somewhere at the mountain’s base. If someone ascends to harm Yang Xi, you’re not too late to act. As they are Middle Profound Realms, surely they’ll give you face and spare an innocent."

Murong Chi hurriedly explained, "No... that’s not what I meant."

Wen Ping interrupted him, pushing him down.

"Not..."

"Senior, take care, I won’t see you off."

Watching Murong Chi turn and descend, Wen Ping shook his head and returned to Tingyu Pavilion.

Murong Chi, also helpless, settled laconically in an inn outside Qingshui Street.

...

Now, about Ling Yun.

After walking a distance, the red horse beside her suddenly transformed into human form. It was a man with star-like eyes, bare chest, and a robust physique, appearing middle-aged. Upon morphing into human form, he immediately opened an oil-paper umbrella, accompanying Ling Yun as they walked through the rainy night. Although having the umbrella might be somewhat unnecessary, he held it persistently.

Not far away, Ling Yun asked, "Hong Ye, should I make a move tonight, or wait for tomorrow?"

Tonight and tomorrow seem to differ by just three hours, yet the distinction is significant.

Acting tonight, with the dark night and howling wind, is perfect for killing. Moreover, it’s easier to succeed at night. But, she feared a lurking predator, she was certain there were other Middle Profound Realms in Cangwu City.

A bounty of 50 White Crystals for a Starless Sect, that is enough to attract one or two Middle Profound Realms.

Furthermore, the Immortal Sect disciples during the Ten Talent Selection assessment unleashed the Fire Snake Technique, not less tempting than 50 White Crystals. Most importantly, its release requires no Meridian Gate.

Weighing it up, that Flame Technique is even more alluring.

She came for this reason.

Making the 50 White Crystals is incidental.

Though she might find it useless, seizing it to train the disciples would certainly excel her force’s disciple power rapidly. If she could also use it, it would be a delightful surprise.

The Great Demon beside her smiled, caught some fine raindrops with his hand, observed them, then said, "Drizzly rain is perfect for mountain climbing. Master, this is just a Starless Sect. According to the Huangli City legend, their people can sever Barbarian Profound Realm arms in an instant. By my estimate, their power was no more than Middle Profound Realm. With Middle Realm against Middle Realm, there’s no need for delay till tomorrow."

Ling Yun said, "Then I’ll need to use you."

She’s not foolish.

She knew that Cangwu City certainly had a lurking predator.

Rashly ascending the mountain might succeed, but upon leaving, she’d walk into an entrenched embrace.

The Great Demon, after a brief hesitation, responded, "Master, rest assured."

Ling Yun nodded, then strode swiftly through the streets.

The nighttime streets were silent, apart from occasional soldiers passing by, there were no others.

After half an incense stick of time, Ling Yun approached the foot of Yunlan Mountain along the city wall, there was not a figure, not even a complete dwelling to be seen.

Even with such meticulous caution, Ling Yun still had the Great Demon beside her make a move.

The Great Demon immediately breathed out clouds, exhaling a thick fog that enveloped Yunlan Mountain!

At this moment, Yunlan Mountain was like a steamed bun, the fog as its wrapper, the Immortal Sect its filling.

From outside, the interior couldn’t be seen at all.