Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 262 - 250 Han Yulian (2/3)

Chapter 262: Chapter 250 Han Yulian (2/3)

Han Yiyao took things into her own hands and ran away. Although Zhou Heng didn’t think she would return to the Han Family, if he wanted to find this woman, it was best to visit the Han Family and ask around.

Otherwise, only after the news of his victory over Ying Cheng’en spread would that foolish woman think the coast was clear and come out to meet him. However, even though Zhou Heng was very confident, achieving a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm was not a goal that could be achieved in a short time.

So, he should ask around for information.

The person most likely to know Han Yiyao’s whereabouts would be her aunt, Han Yulian. The two women shared similar misfortunes and were probably very close.

The Han Family was not in the Imperial Capital but in Yuhua City.

Yuhua City was a major city in Bright Moon Country, and the Han Family was the ruling family there, with a Spiritual Sea Realm Expert, the Old Ancestor, seated in authority. In Yuhua City, they were a behemoth.

Zhou Heng thought about it; although he wasn’t afraid of the Ying Family, if his actions brought trouble to the Han Family, it would be somewhat unreasonable. Therefore, he circulated his Spiritual Power to change his appearance and left the Zhao Family boldly.

Because of the Stealth Talisman, no one knew he was Zhou Heng!

After leaving the Imperial Capital, Zhou Heng reverted to his original appearance and used the Swift Cloud Radiant Step as he headed towards Yuhua City.

Although in the large cities, Yuhua City and the Imperial Capital could be considered neighbors, Bright Moon Country was vast. Moreover, there were only eighteen major cities distributed across the vast map of the empire, showing how far apart these two major cities were.

The Swift Cloud Radiant Step couldn’t be used continuously. Walking and stopping intermittently, it took Zhou Heng about ten days to finally reach the destination.

Upon entering the city, he inquired for information and learned that the Han Family was located in the very center of the city, their residence occupying nearly one-tenth of the city area.

How big was Yuhua City? The Han Family’s estate was so huge that ordinary people, if they walked on foot, couldn’t possibly make a full round in one day!

The Han Family’s heritage was no shorter than that of the Ying Family, Mei Family or Bai Family. After at least tens of thousands of years of establishment, the entire Yuhua City was under the Han Family’s control. Their commands were absolute, and no one dared to disobey.

Thus, the guards at the Han Mansion were also quite arrogant. Upon hearing that Zhou Heng was from afar with no connections to the Han Family, they showed impatience and ordered him to leave quickly.

"If we had to report to our Family Head every time someone showed up wanting to see him, wouldn’t that wear us out?"

"Stop bothering us, or we’ll beat you to death with sticks!"

All eight men at the gate threatened Zhou Heng intimidatingly.

Zhou Heng shook his head. Although the Stealth Talisman was greatly effective, it sometimes caused unnecessary trouble! He quickly showed a powerful aura, and among its overflow, the eight men immediately broke into cold sweats, almost falling over.

"Lit-little-little, we’ll go and report to him right away!" Four of the eight men ran, scrambling over each other, clearly terrified.

At Zhou Heng’s current level, there was really no need to stoop to their level. He stood solemnly like a javelin, contemplating the Domain Path in his heart as he drew ever closer to that realm.

Shortly afterward, a Heaven-Opening Realm Expert came out from the mansion and asked, "Your Excellency, do you wish to see Old Ancestor Yulian?"

Old Ancestor?

Only the most powerful member of a family could be called Old Ancestor. With a Spiritual Sea Realm Expert presiding over the Han Family, anyone worthy of the title Old Ancestor must possess the cultivation of the Spirit Sea Realm!

Had Han Yulian achieved a breakthrough?

Zhou Heng was startled. Although Han Yiyao hadn’t said much about this aunt of hers, he remembered that Han Yiyao mentioned that Han Yulian was at the Mountains and Rivers Realm. It seemed that Han Yulian had only made her breakthrough during the time Han Yiyao was away, which wasn’t long at all.

Such astonishing speed, truly worthy of the Mysterious Yin Physique!

Zhou Heng nodded and said, "Yes, please pass on the message!"

"Your Excellency, tell me what you need, and I will convey it to Old Ancestor Yulian who will decide whether or not to meet with you!" The man said with some reserve, but his tone was filled with pride.

Bright Moon Country had only three peerless Experts at the Nascent Soul Realm. Being at the Spirit Sea Realm was likewise an extremely eminent status! Thus, the addition of one more Spiritual Sea Realm Expert to the family was an absolute cause for pride for every clan member.

Such a personage was not someone anyone could just decide to meet.

Zhou Heng understood this, but given that it concerned Han Yiyao, how could he let someone else convey the message? Thus, after a slight smile, he suddenly raised his fist and released his full bodily aura, unleashing his Mountains and Rivers Realm physical strength and slamming it into the ground.

Bang!

The entire Yuhua City trembled as if it might crumble under the power of this single punch!

Zhou Heng’s punch was cleverly delivered; while exerting full force, the force of the strike was directed straight downward. Otherwise, had it spread out horizontally, at least a quarter of the Han Family’s buildings would have turned to ruins.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, figures swiftly flew towards him, each wearing an angry expression.

Who dared to cause trouble at the Han Family?

In an instant, Zhou Heng was surrounded by over a hundred people, with the thirteen frontrunners all possessing Mountains and Rivers Realm cultivation levels. The outer circle of people was less formidable, ranging from Heaven-Opening Realm down to Land Cleaving, Initial Separation, and Gathering Spirit levels.

"Who are you!" they demanded harshly from Zhou Heng.

"I am Zhou Heng, and I urgently need to see Senior Han Yulian!" Zhou Heng cupped his fists with a smile and said, "Please forgive the disrespect; fortunately, I haven’t caused any damage!"

The members of the Han Family exchanged glances, each seeing shock in the others’ eyes because the power of Zhou Heng’s punch was truly terrifying. But they also knew that his words were no lie, otherwise, the Han Family compound would have been devastated, with most of the buildings destroyed.

But if everyone sought an audience in this manner, what would become of the Han Family’s dignity?

"Let him come to Jade Shadow Mountain!" Suddenly, a faint and ethereal voice sounded, as if from the far ends of the earth.

"As you command!" The people of the Han Family immediately bowed deeply with respect.

Was that Han Yulian?

Zhou Heng knew it was a woman’s voice, clear like a spring, and only a Spiritual Sea Realm Expert could command such respect. The commotion he had caused was meant to gain Han Yulian’s attention, and he had succeeded.

"Sir, please follow me!" a Mountains and Rivers Realm Expert said to Zhou Heng.

The two set off swiftly, quickly leaving Yuhua City and arriving at the foot of a relatively gentle hill, which although not steep, was verdant with trees and grass and resonating with bubbling springs, exuding a sense of seclusion from worldly concerns.

"Sir, you can go on your own from here!" the person pointed at a thatched cottage at the foot of the hill, performed a distant salutation, then turned around and returned to the city.

Zhou Heng strode forward and in a few steps reached the front of the cottage, calling out, "I am Zhou Heng, seeking an audience with Senior Han!"

"Young man, why do you seek me?" a somber voice emerged from the cottage, yet Han Yulian did not appear.

"I wish to know the whereabouts of Han Yiyao!"

"Hmm?"

A cold snort came from the cottage, whoosh, and a figure appeared at incredible speed, dressed in simple clothes. But her graceful body was undeniable—ample bosom, a waist just big enough to encircle with one’s hand, pert buttocks, and long straight legs—all embodying first-rate allure.

Her face was covered with a white cloth, obscuring her features, her black hair flowing down to her calves, giving her an ethereal and detached air.

It must be Han Yulian!

Zhou Heng immediately felt a strong desire for this woman’s body, unreasonably so, as if it wouldn’t matter even if she were as hideous as a pig.

This was the attraction of the Mysterious Yin Physique to the Golden Sun Grass King!

"Why do you seek news of Yiyao?" Han Yulian demanded coldly.

"Because I am her man!" Zhou Heng responded solemnly.

"Nonsense!" Han Yulian immediately concluded that this man before her was lying; she and Han Yiyao both had Mysterious Yin Physiques, which meant a lifetime without a man’s touch—touching meant death!

She swiftly reached out to grab Zhou Heng. What could this man’s intentions be?

Zhou Heng performed the Swift Cloud Radiant Step, dodging like lightning, and said, "Senior, I am not spouting nonsense; if it were not so, how would I know that you too possess a Mysterious Yin Physique?"

Instantly, Han Yulian’s expression turned to shock, though it was concealed by the cloth. Her attack halted abruptly. She stared fixedly at Zhou Heng and said, "How could Yiyao tell you that?"

This was a major secret between her and Han Yiyao, one that, once leaked, could bring disaster upon them both!

For men, the two of them were like ultimate, effectual Great Supplement Pills, without side effects, without restrictions on use! A Nascent Soul Realm Old Ancestor might not care personally, but capturing them for younger generations to "fortify" themselves would allow one’s cultivation level to leap three grades overnight!

Blatant plundering, whereby even a Spirit Gathering Realm Beginner could suddenly jump to Mountains and Rivers Realm or Spiritual Sea Realm!

How much must Han Yiyao trust this man to tell him such a secret, and even to reveal it about herself!

Zhou Heng kept his Essence, Qi, and Spirit at their peak, although Han Yulian had paused her attack, she held no trust in him and could attack him at any moment. He recounted how he met Han Yiyao, skipping only the details of their intimacy.

Han Yulian listened quietly, and when Zhou Heng finished, she looked up at the sky, silent, clearly pondering the truth of Zhou Heng’s words.

To claim that Zhou Heng was fabricating was too coincidental. Moreover, why would Han Yiyao let anyone know she possessed a Mysterious Yin Physique? It was only possible because Han Yiyao was deeply in love with this man, willing to sacrifice herself, and happened upon a freak who did not destroy her.

Could there really be a man with a similar Xuan Yang Body in the world?

Of course, there was another possibility. There are intoxicating drugs in the world that can completely reveal one’s secrets, after which he could come here to deceive her and take advantage of her!

Drugs, unfortunately, require close intimacy to administer, as high-tier Martial Artists can go without eating or drinking for long periods; it wouldn’t be easy unless done by someone close.

The secret of the Mysterious Yin Physique was of utmost importance; she couldn’t possibly trust anyone lightly!

"Surrender yourself. Whether true or false, I will know once I use the Soul Entering Technique," she said to Zhou Heng. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to recommend it by voting for it on qidian.com; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)