Chapter 44

Tianshui Tower is the best restaurant in Chicheng, usually filled with guests, but today, the vast Tianshui Tower was completely empty. The disciples of Tianjian Sect had come, and who would dare to come to the restaurant for a meal?

Li Shanyue and Yan Zhan Yun entered Tianshui Tower and happened to meet the innkeeper.

"Lord Li and Lord Yan, you have come."

The innkeeper was an elderly man, somewhat plump, and his appearance showed that the restaurant's food was excellent. Seeing Li Shanyue and Yan Zhan Yun, the innkeeper hurriedly came forward to greet them. In Chicheng, no one dared to be disrespectful to these two lords.

"Where are the disciples of Tianjian Sect?"

Li Shanyue asked.

"They are in the hall upstairs. From their appearance, they are indeed from Tianjian Sect."

The innkeeper said.

"How can you be sure?"

Yan Zhan Yun asked.

"These three people are unfamiliar, and I have never seen them before. They are definitely not from Chicheng. They are all around twenty years old but have reached the Human Dan Realm. They must have come from the interior of Qizhou. They are wearing uniform clothing with a short sword embroidered on the chest, which is undoubtedly from Tianjian Sect. However, I don't know why the disciples of Tianjian Sect would travel thousands of miles across the Origin Mountains to Chicheng."

The innkeeper had rich experience and had seen countless people; he would not be wrong.

"Good, let's go up and take a look."

Yan Zhan Yun nodded.

"I have already informed the disciples of Tianjian Sect about the situation in Chicheng and the two lords. I won't accompany you upstairs."

The innkeeper smiled.

Yan Zhan Yun and Li Shanyue went up to the second floor. Right in front of the stairs was a large hall, luxuriously decorated, exuding wealth. At this moment, three young men were savoring fine tea, looking very content.

As disciples of Tianjian Sect, their status and position were higher than others, but they spent most of their time practicing in Tianjian Sect and rarely had the opportunity to enjoy such a life. Additionally, being respected always felt good. Tianjian Sect, as one of the four major sects in Qizhou, had tens of thousands of disciples, and they were just outer sect disciples.

Seeing someone come up, the three men's expressions also changed.

"I am Li Shanyue, and I greet the disciples of Tianjian Sect."

"I am Yan Zhan Yun, and I greet the disciples of Tianjian Sect."

Li Shanyue and Yan Zhan Yun spoke simultaneously, bowing to the three men. Given their status and cultivation, they would never be so polite to three young men, but these three had a special identity, and they did not dare to be negligent.

The two secretly observed the three men's attire and cultivation, and they were slightly surprised. To have reached the Human Dan Realm at such a young age, they must indeed be disciples of Tianjian Sect.

"Lord Li Shanyue of the Li family and Lord Yan Zhan Yun of the Yan family, you two are the two major powers in Chicheng, having reached the late Human Dan Realm. Am I right?"

Chen Shuang looked at the two and said calmly, his face full of arrogance. For a major sect in Qizhou, Chicheng was just a remote and backward place.

"That's correct. May I ask how you should be addressed, sir?"

Yan Zhan Yun asked.

"My name is Chen Shuang, an outer sect disciple of Tianjian Sect."

Mentioning Tianjian Sect, Chen Shuang's face became even more proud.

"Tianjian Sect is a major sect in Qizhou. May I ask why you have traveled thousands of miles to Chicheng?"

Li Shanyue asked.

"We have come here for a reason. To be straightforward, I want to use your two families' relationships to help me with something."

Chen Shuang stood up from his seat.

"Please give your instructions, sir. It is an honor for the Li family to serve Tianjian Sect."

Li Shanyue said hurriedly.

"Indeed, Lord Li knows how to speak."

Chen Shuang nodded.

"May I ask what you want us to do?"

Yan Zhan Yun asked.

"Find a dog."

Ruan Ling said, and as she mentioned the dog, her face showed intense anger, almost grinding her teeth in hatred. It was truly astonishing that someone could hate a dog so much.

What?

Find a dog?

Li Shanyue and Yan Zhan Yun stumbled, almost falling to the ground, suspecting they had heard wrong. Could it be that these three disciples of Tianjian Sect had traveled thousands of miles to Chicheng just for a dog? That was too ridiculous.

Moreover, the Li and Yan families were major families in Chicheng. Asking them to search the entire city for a dog was insulting.

"Don't be surprised. We have come here to hunt a dog. We got lost in the Origin Mountains and have been chasing it here. We suspect that the dead dog has entered the Chicheng area, so we want your help to search the entire city for the dog. If you can find the dog, I will not let you down."

Chen Shuang said, and as he mentioned the dog, his eyes also showed a hint of anger.

Li Shanyue and Yan Zhan Yun looked at each other, both feeling a sense of being toyed with. It seemed these three had indeed come to hunt a dog.

A dog, what kind of dog could make the disciples of Tianjian Sect travel thousands of miles to hunt it?

"Don't underestimate that dog. It is extremely shameless, cunning, and insane. It is very difficult to catch. If you can help us find the dog, it will be a great service to Tianjian Sect."

Xiao Hua also stood up and said.

Hearing Xiao Hua's evaluation of the dog, Yan Zhan Yun and Li Shanyue felt even worse. A dog that was extremely shameless, cunning, and insane—what kind of dog was this?

"May I ask what the dog looks like?"

Yan Zhan Yun, sweating, asked.

"The dog has yellow fur, with no mixed colors, and is fat and fierce. It is easy to recognize."

Chen Shuang said.

"Sir Chen, rest assured. The Li family will do its best. If the dog is in Chicheng, we will definitely find it for you."

Li Shanyue quickly promised. This was a great opportunity to curry favor with Tianjian Sect, and he could not miss it.

"The Yan family will also do its best."

Yan Zhan Yun also made a promise.

"Very good. We will stay at Tianshui Tower for the time being. If you have any news about the dog, please send someone to inform us."

Chen Shuang smiled.

"Sir Chen, I have a request."

Li Shanyue's eyes sparkled with intelligence as he spoke.

"Lord Li, please speak."

Chen Shuang sat back down.

"I have a son named Li Changming, who is only twenty-three years old and has just broken through to the Human Dan Realm. I wonder if he has a chance to enter Tianjian Sect for cultivation."

Li Shanyue said, seeing this as a great opportunity.

Hearing this, Yan Zhan Yun's face changed slightly. Li Changming had broken through to the Human Dan Realm, while the most promising young member of the Yan family, Yan Yang, was still at the peak of the Qi Sea Realm.

"Oh? I didn't expect to find such talent in such a place. Very good. A Human Dan Realm genius, when he enters Tianjian Sect, can directly become an outer sect disciple like us. We can bring your son with us to Tianjian Sect this time, but he will still need to pass the examination to enter."

Chen Shuang said.

Hearing this, Li Shanyue was overjoyed. If Li Changming could enter Tianjian Sect, the Li family would be firmly attached to Tianjian Sect, and the dominance of the Li family in Chicheng would be within reach.

"Sir Chen, can you leave a place for the Yan family in Tianjian Sect?"

Yan Zhan Yun naturally did not want to be outdone. Entering Tianjian Sect was a rare opportunity for both the Li and Yan families.

"Senior Brother Chen, since we are here, why don't we hold an examination in Chicheng? It would give the young generation of Chicheng a chance. Chicheng is far from the Origin Mountains and is not within the recruitment range of Tianjian Sect. If we hold an examination, we can recommend those with potential, which would be a good deed."

Ruan Ling said.

"Senior Sister Ruan Ling is right. We can hold an examination."

Xiao Hua also said.

"Good. Lords, after you return, immediately issue a notice. All young people in Chicheng who wish to participate in the examination can do so. Tomorrow morning, all participants will enter the outer area of the Origin Mountains. The deadline is four hours, and the ranking will be based on the number of beasts killed. We will select a few to take back. Of course, we are only responsible for recommending them, and whether they can enter Tianjian Sect will depend on the examination by Tianjian Sect."

Chen Shuang said.

Hearing this, Li Shanyue and Yan Zhan Yun were both overjoyed. This was indeed an opportunity for the young generation of Chicheng. This examination would become an unprecedented event in Chicheng.

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