The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1681 - 1678: Make Arrangements! (5 more)

Chapter 1681: Chapter 1678: Make Arrangements! (5 more)

Lin Bai stepped out of the room, and Nie Xiong immediately said with a smile, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Dongfang, on your cultivation breakthrough to the second level of the Yangshen Realm!"

Lin Bai chuckled and replied, "You’ll all get there soon. Once Luo Xuan finishes refining the elixir pills from the Heavenly Saint Fruit, you’ll also be able to break through to the second level of the Yangshen Realm, maybe even higher!"

Nie Xiong chuckled lightly, "That’s all thanks to Senior Brother Dongfang’s support. Otherwise, for such a precious spiritual medicine as the Heavenly Saint Fruit, we wouldn’t have the fortune to obtain it."

Lin Bai smiled warmly, "No need for such words. Since you’ve chosen to follow me, I won’t let you suffer any grievances."

"At least as long as I’m still on the Lingnan Continent, you won’t go uncared for."

Lin Bai said with unwavering determination.

Nie Xiong listened to Lin Bai’s words, his eyes spinning with calculation, already catching the deeper meaning behind Lin Bai’s statement.

Lin Bai’s implication was simple. He wouldn’t remain on the Lingnan Continent forever—one day, he would leave. And likely, his destination was East Continent.

"So, this is Tianxiao City?" Lin Bai stepped out of the spirit boat’s cabin, walked onto the deck, and gazed at the grand city in the distance, casually asking.

Nie Xiong replied, "Yes, this is Tianxiao City."

"Senior Brother Dongfang, I’ve already had Junior Brother Li Feng gather some information."

"In Tianxiao City, there are nine major clans!"

"Among the nine major clans, there is the Lyle Clan, which has a direct descendant named Lu Si."

"Not long ago, Lu Si awakened a Martial Soul—an Emperor-grade Martial Soul—which sent shockwaves through Tianxiao City!"

"When Luo Tian Sect caught wind of it, they immediately dispatched their Holy Guardian Supreme Yan Lin to Tianxiao City to recruit Lu Si into their sect."

"Senior Brother Dongfang, ever since Yan Tuo died by your hand in the Stars Secret Realm, Lu Si has become Luotian Sect’s next hope. If nothing goes wrong, once Lu Si follows Yan Lin back to Luotian Sect, he’ll almost certainly be groomed as a Saint!"

Nie Xiong said faintly.

Lin Bai remarked, "Luotian Sect indeed has remarkable fortune. An Emperor-grade Martial Soul warrior—such figures are not only rare on the Lingnan Continent but are also considered one-in-a-million gems even in East Continent."

"Luotian Sect gained Yan Tuo, though he met his demise at my hands. Yet, they quickly found another Emperor-grade Martial Soul warrior!"

"Such fortune—perhaps even Saint Seal Sect can’t compete with them in this regard!"

Lin Bai commented dispassionately.

"Exactly. Luotian Sect acted swiftly, giving the other seven major sects no time to respond!" Nie Xiong said. "Just a few days ago, Lu Si agreed to formally join Luotian Sect!"

"The Lyle Clan even hosted grand banquets within Tianxiao City, inviting all the warriors in the city to celebrate!"

Nie Xiong said with an indifferent tone.

"A banquet! Looks like there’s wine to drink." Lin Bai chuckled lightly. "Let’s go. Let’s pay the Lyle Clan a visit."

With that, Lin Bai took a step forward and entered Tianxiao City.

Currently, Tianxiao City was bustling with activity and excitement, as countless warriors headed toward the Lyle Clan—not only warriors native to Tianxiao City but also others coming from major cities across Zhao Royal Dynasty to offer their congratulations. Even the royal family of the Zhao Dynasty had sent a prince to join the celebration!

The Lyle Clan, overnight, had risen to fame across the Zhao Dynasty, and even those from the Lingnan Continent were talking about Lu Si, the newly awakened Emperor-grade Martial Soul.

The Lyle Clan’s estate was teeming with visitors.

Within the Lyle Clan’s grand plaza, tens of thousands of tables were arranged in rows for the festivities.

At the forefront of this plaza, a luxurious stage stood, and atop it, a group of esteemed individuals sat shoulder to shoulder.

Among them was a young man with a cold and arrogant expression, a perpetual sneer of disdain and scorn on his lips. He seemed no older than seventeen or eighteen and had relatively modest cultivation—only at the Heavenly Elixir Realm!

That young man was none other than Lu Si.

Three months earlier, following Lu Si’s awakening of the Emperor-grade Martial Soul, the Lyle Clan had rewarded him with copious cultivation resources, allowing him to advance his cultivation to the Heaven Martial Realm. After Yan Lin arrived, he had provided even rarer spiritual objects, enabling Lu Si to break through to the Heavenly Elixir Realm!

"Haha!"

"Thank you all for your support, for gracing us with your presence!"

"I, Lu Hai, represent the Lyle Clan—represent my son—and am deeply grateful for your congratulations."

"My son Lu Si, three months ago, was fortunate enough to awaken an Emperor-grade Martial Soul and blessed to be acknowledged by Senior Yan Lin, the Guardian of Luotian Sect, who has accepted him as his last disciple!"

"After today’s banquet, my son will follow Senior Yan Lin to Luotian Sect to train in their unparalleled secret skills... Haha!"

An old man stood atop the stage, his face radiant with joy as he spoke.

"Congratulations, congratulations to the Lyle Clan having an Emperor-grade Martial Soul warrior. Surely, you will soar across the Four Seas and dance among the Nine Heavens!"

"Congratulations! Congratulations to the Lyle Clan!"

"Our congratulations..."

The entire crowd of warriors rose to offer their heartfelt congratulations.

At this moment, Luotian Sect’s Yan Lin stood and spoke with a smile, "To clarify, I am here as an envoy of Luotian Sect. Our Sect Leader Supreme, upon hearing of Lu Si’s Emperor-grade Martial Soul, personally ordered me to come..."

"However, I also personally admire Lu Si greatly. Now that he’s accepted as my disciple, I will ensure he receives the finest instruction... Upon his return to Luotian Sect, I will do my utmost to secure his position as a Saint!"

As Yan Lin and the patriarch of the Lyle Clan entertained the warriors from the stage, the seventeen or eighteen-year-old Lu Si wore a look of impatience, restlessly pacing down from the platform.

...

The Lyle Clan brimmed with congratulatory voices, echoing to the skies.

Lin Bai, Nie Xiong, and Li Chou arrived at the entrance of the Lyle Clan, where Nie Xiong said with a chuckle, "It seems we’ve come late; the banquet has already begun."

Lin Bai smiled faintly, "Late or early, it’s all the same to me!"

As Lin Bai and his group approached the Lyle Clan estate, they noticed a young man exiting through the doorway, his expression cold and arrogant, his gaze exuding a trace of mockery.

"Young master, where are you going? The banquet has already started." At that moment, an old man at the entrance of the Lyle Clan chuckled lightly, stepping forward to stop the boy.

The young man replied disdainfully, "This banquet is deathly dull. I’m heading to Spring Breeze Pavilion to find Xian’er for some fun. After today, I’m leaving Tianxiao City and won’t have another chance to enjoy Xian’er’s body..."

The young man grinned wickedly.

The old man said with a sly smile, "Hehe, young master, you’re soon to be Luotian Sect’s Saint. On Lingnan Continent, you’ll be a man who commands the winds and rains. At that time, naturally, there will be women far more beautiful and enchanting than Xian’er, throwing themselves at your bed. Why cling to the girls at Spring Breeze Pavilion..."

"True enough." The young man smiled slightly.

Just then, the young man’s gaze swept across the crowd and landed on a particular woman. He asked excitedly, "Housekeeper, Housekeeper, who is that woman..."

"Quite a tempting one."

The young man’s face lit up with delight.

The old man followed the boy’s gaze and said with a chuckle, "That lady there... I believe that’s Yuan Feng!"

The young man said, "Yuan Feng?"

The old man replied, "That’s right. She’s the wife of the Zhang family head from Baiyang Town near Tianxiao City. However, her husband passed away some time ago, and she’s since taken over the family, becoming the Zhang Family Head herself!"

"Young master, do you see the young man beside her? That’s her and her late husband’s son, named Zhang Ye. It’s said that he recently joined the Outer Sect of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect!"

"Young master, though Yuan Feng has been married and even has a son, she’s still a rare beauty in the area surrounding Tianxiao City, with a graceful figure and ivory-like skin."

"After her husband’s passing, countless strong figures around Tianxiao City have sought to wed her—even a prince was rumored to have fallen for her, but she turned them all down!"

"What’s this? Has young master taken a liking to her?"

The Lyle Clan’s housekeeper asked with a sly grin.

The young man’s eyes gleamed with lecherous intent as he chuckled, "She’s definitely different from the girls at Spring Breeze Pavilion—less tender, but far more mature, charming, and voluptuous. A rare flavor indeed..."

Seeing the young man’s expression, the housekeeper immediately smiled knowingly and said, "Understood, understood. I’ll make arrangements at once."

The young man said, "Good, make it happen!"