Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 224 - 177 Protection

Chapter 224: Chapter 177 Protection

Inside the discussion hall of the Myriad Manifestation Sect, no one spoke; the atmosphere was so oppressive it seemed as if water could be wrung from it, starkly contrasting with the chaos and commotion within the sect’s bounds.

It was the fourth watch of the hour of Wei, and a tranquil atmosphere enveloped the sect. Among the clusters of buildings, countless disciples were either cultivating, sparring, or indulging in laughter over tea and wine within the sect’s taverns.

Almost simultaneously, they all heard the same sound echoing across the sky.

The voice precisely covered the entire Myriad Manifestation Sect, with not a whisper to be heard beyond its gates.

Many Myriad Manifestation Sect disciples put down their tasks and, whether they approached a tavern window or stepped out of their chambers, they all instinctively looked up at the sky with eyes filled with confusion and astonishment.

The next moment, almost all of them saw the immense Xuan Eagle hovering in the sky, flapping its wings. Those with higher cultivation could vaguely make out the attic perched on the back of the eagle.

Within the tallest tavern in the heart of the architectural cluster, a group of men and women in various attires gathered around a man in a phoenix crown standing by the railing and gazing upwards:

"Brother Wang, what is that?"

"Don’t know."

"Find the Sect Master, something isn’t right with such a high-profile display."

"What’s not right? Xuan Eagles, military-grade A-class flying demonic beasts, not just anyone can afford to use them."

"Probably another Sect Master from a major sect. Our Sect Master really is busy..."

"Brother Wang is right. The Sect Master has worked tirelessly for our Myriad Manifestation Sect. Let’s toast to the Sect Master!"

With that, the tavern burst into another round of boisterous laughter and banter.

After the initial surprise, most of the sect’s disciples redirected their attention to their previous activities, seeing the anomaly as unusual but ultimately harmless.

On the other side of the Duanhai waterfall,

inside a tranquil and elegant tavern,

a feminine man respectfully poured wine for another man lounging with his legs crossed on a cushion.

They couldn’t hear the voice from above the Xuan Eagle, but the young man calmly focused on the giant eagle in the sky, with wings spanning dozens of yards.

Seeing the other’s expression, the elder chuckled and said:

"Young Master, are you watching that flying demonic beast? Xuan Eagles are the flagships bred by Tian’an Commerce Assembly, rarely sold, and not just because of the price. It’s more a symbol of status. Hua Hong that old man really knows how to make money. However, this person must be a big shot."

"A big shot indeed."

The young man nodded with a smile, "And from the Prime Minister’s Mansion at that. This Xuan Eagle has a stronger suppressing aura towards other beasts, they didn’t skimp on quality."

"What?"

The feminine man’s hand, cautiously pouring wine, paused for a moment before he lowered his voice and said carefully, "It’s not someone from Tian’an Commerce Assembly, is it? They’ve been wanting to stretch their hands into Xize State next to the Wanxing Mountain Range."

The young man took the cup of wine with a smile and said leisurely,

"It doesn’t matter. The Myriad Manifestation Sect knows how to choose, whether to choose us or the Prime Minister’s Mansion, heh... Let’s not talk about this, let’s drink."

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"Don’t worry, the Myriad Manifestation Sect definitely knows how to choose. There are smart people everywhere."

Atop the Xuanying Attic, Xu Yuan quietly comforted his youngest sister while surveying the brand-new attic with a satisfied gaze.

After travelling over forty miles out of the city, Xu Yuan saw the mount his father had prepared for this journey.

Back when Xu Changge was on the Xuan Eagle, because of his insufficient cultivation and complete lack of understanding of formation patterns, he hadn’t used his will-spirit to sense it thoroughly. Now, looking at it again, the Xuanying Attic was truly the epitome of extravagance.

The attic was constructed of Phoenix Blood Wood mixed with Refining Crystal, and its entire structure was engraved with various formation patterns, ensuring comfort and safety, and even included attack mechanisms like formation pattern crossbows.

"Will they really compromise?" Xu Xinyao asked with a hint of hesitation.

Xu Yuan pondered for a moment before replying softly,

"They will probably be reluctant at first, but in the end they will certainly compromise."

As he spoke,

Xu Yuan’s gaze drifted towards the window, and he nudged his chin towards it,

"See for yourself, their Sect Master is already on his way."

Xu Xinyao followed his gaze and saw two figures rising into the air from between the buildings, approaching the suspended giant eagle with a speed that was swift yet nonthreatening.

In that moment, Xu Yuan turned to look at Xu Xinyao and said with a smile,

"Remember not to speak. If they figure out you’re Xu Xinyao, your third brother will either have to order the annihilation of the sect or meet with untimely death like the second brother did. Make sure you remember that, okay?"

"...."

Xu Xinyao pursed her lips and nodded earnestly.

For a brief moment,

the figure no larger than a soybean had already closed in, but even so, compared to the Xuanying eagle hovering nearly a hundred zhang above in the sky, the two figures appeared minuscule.

However, after the arrival of these two elders, the continuous low cries that the Xuanying eagle had been emitting suddenly ceased, replaced by a fierce and vigilant gaze.

One of the elders spoke in a deep voice that carried into the attic,

"May I ask what brings you here, sir?"

"...."

Upon hearing this voice, Xu Yuan, sitting comfortably in a soft armchair, smiled. He didn’t hurry to respond, but instead turned to Xu Xinyao beside him,

"Xinyao, what do you think they’re preparing to do?"

"What?" Xu Xinyao looked puzzled.

Xu Yuan hinted, "We’ve come knocking for trouble, how are they planning to respond?"

Xu Xinyao, looking dashing and spirited but speaking softly and tenderly,

"Third brother, Xinyao doesn’t know, but they’re probably discussing compensation."

Xu Yuan slapped his forehead,

"You’re not stupid either, so why would you think that?"

Xu Xinyao touched her forehead and hesitated slightly,

"But... coming here like this, they should know what we’re here for."

Xu Yuan glanced at the two outside, his gaze somewhat cold,

"There’s a saying, ’without seeing the coffin, there will be no tears; once the coffin is seen, only kneeling ensues.’

Xu Xinyao looked down,

"Is... that so?"

Xu Yuan’s voice grew a bit stern,

"Lift your head, you need to learn to act, even if it’s just acting in the moment. Your father and elder brother have protected you too well."

"Oh, alright."

Xu Xinyao replied softly, paused for a moment, then looked at the two elders outside and asked in a low voice,

"Aren’t you going to reply to them, Third Brother?"

"Reply to them? Right now, it’s they who need me, and their attitude is still so poor; how can this talk proceed? Let them stand outside for a while longer."

Xu Yuan stretched lazily, "You go get me that aged immortal wine from the storage room."

"Okay." Xu Xinyao slowly turned to leave the chamber.

As he listened to the fading footsteps of Xu Xinyao, Xu Yuan whispered,

"I wonder which gentleman is guarding this place, would you care to come out for a chat?"

After he spoke,

the room fell silent.

Xu Yuan sighed, about to repeat what he’d just said when a voice that was neither male nor female echoed within the room,

"Oh? How did you little kid figure it out?"

Hearing this, Xu Yuan smiled and said,

"My father intends to groom me, so there must be someone to witness and relay the events. Furthermore, coming here is too dangerous. Those two outside are both at Second Grade or above, and in a fit of passion, they could slaughter me without a place for my father to even weep."

As he spoke, Xu Yuan paused for a moment, his tone becoming more solemn,

"I would still ask for the gentleman to come out for a chat."

"Not bad ah, giggle giggle giggle~"

As the voice spoke, it grew increasingly delicate, eventually turning into a charming and seductive laugh that drifted over.

Listening to this increasingly familiar voice,

Xu Yuan’s eyelid twitched, just as he was about to speak, his vision blurred, and his entire face was enveloped in a fragrant softness,

"My dear Changtian, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you, have you missed your sister~"