Chapter 99

Hearing Song Wu's words, Chu Yan no longer pressed the matter. These days, he had made significant progress.

The two of them lay down on the platform. Over these three days, they had been practicing day and night. Now that they had stopped, they were truly exhausted.

This trip to the Ice River Sect had also greatly benefited Chu Yan. Although he hadn't seen Su Xishuang, the breakthrough in his bloodline had immense benefits for him.

"Chu Yan, you came to my Ice River Sect, so there must be something you need. If there's anything I can help with, just tell me, and I'll do it for you," Song Wu said with a simple smile.

Chu Yan hesitated for a moment. Yes, Song Wu was from the Ice River Sect. After leaving the mirror trial, he was still in the Ice River Sect. If Song Wu could help him, perhaps he could see Su Xishuang.

"Brother Song Wu, do you know Su Xishuang? She joined the Ice River Sect this year. I want to see her."

"Su Xishuang? Is she Yun Long's fiancée?"

"Yes, Brother Song Wu, she is my sister."

"No wonder." Song Wu suddenly understood and sat up, nodding. "Alright, I'll take care of it. I know Yun Long, and I'll talk to him tomorrow. But to be honest, that guy is really strong. In his first year, he has already reached the sixth level of the Dustless realm. The last time I fought him, I was defeated. He might also participate in this year's Shengtai competition."

"Sixth level of the Dustless realm?" Chu Yan was slightly surprised. The last time they parted in Tongtian City, Yun Long was only at the fourth level of the Dustless realm. In just two months, he had reached the highest level of the middle Dustless realm. His talent was indeed terrifying.

However, Chu Yan didn't care. If Yun Long truly loved Su Xishuang, he would send his sincere blessings. But if Yun Long wasn't sincere, no matter how talented Yun Long was, even if he had to use the Savage power, he would definitely eliminate this person.

After Song Wu agreed to help Chu Yan, he left the mirror. Chu Yan continued to stay and practice. Because he had fought with Song Wu for three days, Chu Yan had become quite famous in the Ice River Sect. Many Ice River Sect disciples came to challenge him.

Three days passed quickly. Song Wu came to the mirror trial again, and this time, he was accompanied by a woman, but it wasn't Su Xishuang.

"Are you Chu Yan?" The woman looked at Chu Yan and sneered. "Third level of the Dustless realm, what a waste."

"Who are you?" Chu Yan frowned. He didn't know this woman, yet she had insulted him upon meeting.

"I'm a friend of Xishuang. I heard you want to see Xishuang? Here are 100 spirit stones. Take them and leave. Don't come to the Ice River Sect again, and don't cause trouble for Xishuang."

The woman took out 100 spirit stones and handed them to Chu Yan, as if she were dismissing a beggar.

Song Wu frowned. "Bai Qing, what do you mean by that?"

"What do you mean? Xishuang is from the Changlong royal family. When did she have an outsider brother? He's only here because Xishuang has climbed up with Yun Long, and he wants to follow. 100 spirit stones are not little. Take them and go. Don't say you know Xishuang again. It's her good fortune to climb up with Yun Long, and I don't want you to ruin it."

With that, Bai Qing threw the 100 spirit stones at Chu Yan's feet and turned to leave. Song Wu clenched his fists and said angrily, "Damn! What a thing! Brother Chu Yan, I didn't know it would be like this."

Chu Yan shook his head and looked up at Bai Qing. "Wait!"

Bai Qing frowned and turned to look at Chu Yan. "Go. Your strength is weak, and your status is low. Xishuang and Brother Yun Long will be people you need to look up to in the future. She won't want to see you."

"I will go, but there are some things you need to know." Chu Yan said coldly. "Su Xishuang is my sister! My sister, Chu Yan, has never been one to climb up to anyone. Marrying Yun Long is not her good fortune; on the contrary, Yun Long's pride is in marrying her!"

Bai Qing's face turned unpleasant. Who was Yun Long? The top student of the Ice River Sect, he had reached a transcendent level in just five months, capable of rivaling third-year students and even competing for this year's Shengtai.

And Su Xishuang? She was just a dowry woman. Now, Chu Yan was saying that marrying Su Xishuang was Yun Long's pride?

Bai Qing was a second-year student, but she had another identity: a maid of the Snow Kingdom royal family. She had served Yun Long for many years, and no one knew that she had long harbored feelings for him. However, Su Xishuang's appearance had left her with only a nameless relationship, and she could only be with Yun Long in secret.

"Take these 100 spirit stones back. My sister is priceless to me." Chu Yan waved his hand, and the 100 spirit stones flew toward Bai Qing. Her face darkened, and she glared at Chu Yan before putting the spirit stones away. "You don't know what's good for you."

Bai Qing coldly snorted and turned to leave. Watching her back, Song Wu said, "Chu Yan, do you want me to teach her a lesson?"

"No, Brother Song Wu, I'm leaving." Chu Yan sighed. He had come to the Ice River Sect to see Su Xishuang, and since he couldn't see her, it was fine. Anyway, Qiuyu was investigating, and he believed the truth would soon be revealed.

Now, he only hoped that Yun Long wouldn't do anything to betray Su Xishuang. Otherwise, he would crush Yun Long and break through the Snow Kingdom, and no one would be able to stop him.

Song Wu sighed. "Alright, if you come to the Ice River Sect again, just find me. We can spar again next time."

"Sure." Chu Yan had a good feeling about Song Wu. He was a straightforward person, devoted to martial arts, and Chu Yan sincerely hoped that Song Wu would have a bright future in martial arts.

After staying in the Ice River Sect for several days, he had made significant progress. This bloodline breakthrough was unexpected, and it was time to return to the Houtian Sect.

Chu Yan took one last look at the Ice River Sect. Since he hadn't seen the person he wanted to see, it was time to leave.

But when he stepped into the forest again, a figure suddenly blocked his path.

"Are you Chu Yan?" The woman stopped. She was very pretty, with a gentle and refined appearance.

Since the woman was wearing the white robe of the Ice River Sect, and Chu Yan knew very few people there, he frowned. "Do you know me?"

"Yes, Sister Xishuang often talks about you, saying you are very strong." The woman smiled. "I'm a friend of Sister Xishuang, and my name is Lin Yun."

Chu Yan suddenly understood but thought of Bai Qing and frowned again. "What do you need from me?"

Lin Yun hesitated and sighed. "I heard what Bai Qing said to you just now... Don't take it to heart. She's always like that, speaking without consideration. I came to you... because I have a favor to ask."

"A favor?" Chu Yan looked at Lin Yun, who hesitated and said, "Actually, Sister Xishuang didn't want me to tell you, but I'm afraid... if I don't, I'll regret it."

"Speak!"

"I want you to take Sister Xishuang away!"

"Take her away?"

"Yes! Yun Long and Sister Xishuang's marriage is set, and they will be married in three days. But from what I know, Yun Long already has many wives and concubines in the Snow Kingdom. He is with Sister Xishuang just to take over the Changlong Kingdom!" Lin Yun said painfully.

Chu Yan's eyes turned red. Many wives and concubines? Yun Long was making Sister Xishuang one of his concubines?

"Tell Sister Xishuang, I'll be back to the Ice River Sect! In three days, I'll come to take her!"

Chu Yan was furious. The thing he least wanted to happen had come true. His voice was hoarse, and what happened next was something Lin Yun never expected. Chu Yan took out a dagger and plunged it into his chest.

"Spurt!" A mouthful of blood spewed out, and Chu Yan disappeared from the mirror trial. Lin Yun was shocked... Although everyone knew that dying in the mirror trial wasn't real death, anyone who had died once would fear death more, as the pain was unbearable and no one would want to experience it again.

But now, Chu Yan had committed suicide to leave the mirror trial faster, which moved Lin Yun a bit.

"Chu Yan! I'm sorry! For my brother, I have no choice! Only your death can save my brother!"

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared behind Lin Yun. If Chu Yan were there, he would be furious, because this person was none other than Yun Long.

Lin Yun felt a cold wind behind her and said coldly, "I did everything you asked. Can you release my brother now?"

"Don't worry, I will release him, but not until he falls into the trap. For the next few days, stay with Su Xishuang and don't go out. Once he's dead, I'll release your brother." Yun Long's evil laugh echoed, and Lin Yun's hands clenched tightly. She was in great pain but still bowed her head.

If Chu Yan knew that everything was a massive conspiracy centered around him, he would have been prepared. Unfortunately, he was now only thinking about Su Xishuang and hadn't considered these things.

After dying in the mirror trial, Chu Yan appeared on the sacrificial altar of the Houtian Sect. The moment he opened his eyes, the nine heavens thundered.

"Sister Xishuang! Wait for me! As long as I'm here, no one will make you suffer!" Chu Yan roared, and his figure shot out. He didn't even return to the freshmen area but left immediately, rushing toward the Ice River Sect.

Chu Yan left the Houtian Sect again and headed toward the Ice River Sect. This time, he wasn't in the mirror trial. If he died, it would be real death, and the journey ahead was fraught with danger.

Chu Yan didn't know that Yun Long had already set a trap, waiting for him to fall into it. But his worry and anger made him unable to think clearly.