Immortal Father
Chapter 493 - 493 175 War is Imminent Xuanyuan Pays a Visit!

493: Chapter 175: War is Imminent, Xuanyuan Pays a Visit!

493: Chapter 175: War is Imminent, Xuanyuan Pays a Visit!

The Grand Minister Fenghou quietly breached the heavens and earth to arrive at Wanyun Sect without alarming the Immortals of Wanyun Sect or Li Ping’an’s trusted aides, reaching directly before Li Ping’an and Ningning Mu.

Fortunately, this pair of soon-to-be Daoist partners was merely holding hands at the time, asking each other if they were well, with no excessive interactions.

Soon after, Li Ping’an received a piece of good news and a piece of bad news.

The good news was, he did not have to go to Xuanyuan Palace.

Fenghou said, “In this battle against the Demon Race, if you cannot serve well as a second-grade Inspector, then be a good squad leader of ten, and if there is nothing else, return early to the barracks at Heaven’s Ruins.”

These words seemed to carry a deeper meaning.

It was as if there were some treasures in the barracks, waiting for him to return and unveil them.

Li Ping’an had originally planned to take advantage of this opportunity to spend a day or two with Ningning Mu.

The Human Race and Demon Race were both mobilizing troops and accumulating strength, with the earliest conflict expected to erupt in half a month, providing him with a perfect opportunity to rest and recover.

However, the bad news soon followed.

Ningning Mu was to be taken away by Fenghou.

Fenghou said, “I have already ordered the women of my mansion to clean up the warm pavilion, prepare the boudoir, and called back several of the Feng family’s unmarried girls to keep Ningning company.

She can stay at the Feng household for a good while during this opportunity.”

Ningning Mu found it hard to refuse and nodded in agreement after asking Li Ping’an.

Li Ping’an could only bid a reluctant farewell to Ningning Mu.

With Fenghou present, the predestined Daoist couple did not dare to embrace or hug; they could only wish each other to take care.

Although Fenghou had arrived quietly, he deliberately made some noise when leaving.

This grand minister of the Human Emperor stood outside the Mountain Protection Array of Wanyun Sect, casually ripped open the fabric of space, and then proclaimed loudly:

“By order of the Human Emperor, Great Wealth Immortal is summoned to Xuanyuan Palace to stay for a while, to offer strategies for the wealth and prosperity of the Human Race!”

Daoist Kongming and Yun Ting, the two Golden Immortals who were not in seclusion, along with a large group of Wanyun Sect Immortals, went out to pay their respects.

Li Dazhi was radiant, with his head held high and chest puffed out; before the eyes of many Immortals, he stepped into the rip in space.

——This also served as an announcement to the outside world that Li Dazhi had temporarily entered Xuanyuan Palace, sparing Wanyun Sect from the calamities of demons.

Before leaving, Li Dazhi handed over a ring to Li Ping’an.

Inside the ring was a large stack of Spirit Stones, Treasured Materials, and Elixir Pills, which amounted to a significant supply for Li Ping’an.

As Ningning Mu was about to leave, she hung a small and exquisite amulet around Li Ping’an’s waist.

Without asking, this was surely one of the ‘schemes’ from the female Qi Cultivators of Caiyun Peak, easily endearing men’s hearts with emotion.

Li Ping’an’s Dao heart felt particularly warm.

Before leaving, Fenghou made a point of transmitting a message to Li Ping’an: “If you can help Feng Zhansiang reach the Golden Immortal Realm, you would have repaid this favor I owe you.”

After speaking, he turned around and left, stroking his beard and laughing a few times.

Li Ping’an watched as Fenghou stepped into the space rift, and after the rift vanished, he suddenly came to his senses.

Good heavens, had he just left his father and junior sister as guarantees for the Yellow Emperor at Xuanyuan?

He felt as though he had been outwitted by Fenghou!

Li Ping’an pursed his lips and hummed lightly, turning his head to gaze at Feng Zhansiang’s expression, finding the girl very calm, as if she hadn’t seen her own grandfather at all.

Daoist Kongming called out, “Ping’an!”

“Ah,” Li Ping’an immediately came back to his senses, turned around to give Daoist Kongming a Daoist salute, and Kongming, adhering to the principle of ‘this is my senior fellow disciple’, immediately returned the gesture with folded hands.

Since the founder and ancestral master of the sect had saluted, the Immortals of Wanyun Sect also paid their respects in succession.

Daoist Kongming exclaimed, “I never thought that Dazhi’s skills in earning Spirit Stones would be valued by His Majesty!

This is a blessing and good fortune for our Wanyun Sect!”

“Ancestral Master, there’s more to this affair,” said Li Ping’an.

After some thought, worried that this matter would implicate the sect, he quickly advised:

“It’s best if we keep this knowledge to ourselves and not speak of it to outsiders.

“Besides, my father has been summoned to Xuanyuan Palace partly to offer advice, and partly to avoid disaster.

“Recently, two of the Hundred Clans’ Great Luo Golden Immortals were divining the great fortune holder of our Human Race; the Emperor became aware of it and hence had my father go to Xuanyuan Palace to avoid direct confrontation.”

“What?!”

The spirits of Daoist Kongming and the Immortals of Wanyun Sect surged.

Elder Yansheng asked, “Is it truly the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the opposing side?”

Li Ping’an nodded solemnly, “Indeed, this matter should remain within our sect

What an honor!”

When can we expect such distinction!”

“Indeed, Dazhi has been cultivating for such a short time and yet has attracted the attention of the other side’s Great Luo Golden Immortals; our names remain unknown to these adept masters despite the years we’ve spent.”

“Truly a holder of great fortune.”

“Ancestral Master, should this incident be recorded in our sect’s annals?”

“Write it down!

Highlight it!

Take up an entire page!”

Li Ping’an:…

Let it be, he’s said too much.

After another salute, he exchanged a few pleasantries, and then departed with his four trusted aides.

On the way back, Li Ping’an tried to strike up a conversation with Feng Zhansiang, who merely responded calmly, showing little interest in conversation.

…

The secret realm of Xuanyuan Palace is divided into inner and outer parts.

The Inner Palace floats within the starry sea, enveloping many splendid sights, with thousands of palaces and tens of thousands of pavilions, all patrolled by female celestial soldiers.

The Outer Palace resembles a fortress, with a high tower at its center and surrounded by hundreds of mansions.

That high tower is the Hall of Esteemed Sages, and the surrounding mansions are inhabited by numerous ministers who followed the Yellow Emperor into retirement.

Nearly all of the Human Race’s high-end combat strength is based here.

Li Dazhi was settled into a small courtyard next to the Feng family’s mansion, assigned two squads of celestial soldiers, several protectors, and two elderly servants.

Ningning Mu, on the other hand, was led away by several young ladies dressed in colorful garments to the Feng family’s backyard to stay temporarily in a newly built tower named ‘Ningxin Pavilion’, specially constructed by Fenghou for Ningning Mu.