Chapter 4

The Ling Pavilion is a market within Cangyun City, where various cultivation techniques, martial arts, and weapons are available.

Cultivating the Heavenly Emperor's Technique requires devouring powerful weapons, at least... a spirit weapon.

However, spirit weapons are incredibly precious even to the major forces in Cangyun City. Even within the Ye family, only Ye Xiaotian's sword remained.

Therefore, Ye Yan could only try his luck at the Ling Pavilion.

But as soon as Ye Yan arrived at the Ling Pavilion, many eyes immediately turned to him.

"That's... Ye Yan?"

"He actually survived!"

"Yun Feixue's power was so great, yet he still survived. Unfortunately... even if he lives, he's like a waste. He probably won't be able to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into his body for the rest of his life."

"I heard that the city lord's office suddenly announced that the Cangyun Battle will be held again. The Yun family is trying to erase Ye Xiaotian's name from the Cangyun Sacred Stele. Tsk tsk... The Ye family won't last much longer."

"I've heard that too, and I also know that Ye Yan will participate in the Cangyun Battle."

What?

At that moment, everyone was stunned!

Ye Yan?

He's just a waste now, going to the Cangyun Battle to die?

This left everyone speechless.

Hearing these comments, Ye Yan didn't care. In this world, only great power can make all foolish words disappear. Without such power, he wouldn't argue with these people.

At this moment, he stood in the hall of the Ling Pavilion, his gaze falling on the surrounding counters.

The items here were numerous and varied, including some weapons.

Unfortunately... there were no spirit weapons.

"Perhaps there might be some treasures on the second floor!" Ye Yan thought to himself and then headed upstairs.

At this moment, within the Ye family, Ye Long's expression turned serious: "What did you say?"

"Yan'er went to the Ling Pavilion?"

A servant of the Ye family said, "Yes, Elder, and... the young master of the Qi family, Qi Shui, and an elder of the Qi family are also there!"

Hearing this, Ye Long's face changed abruptly: "Let's go to the Ling Pavilion. I hope the Qi family doesn't act rashly, otherwise... no matter what, I will make them pay the price!"

On the second floor of the Ling Pavilion, the items here were indeed more precious.

Ye Yan's gaze was drawn to a rusty short sword. He could sense the faint spiritual energy fluctuations within it, his Heavenly Body making him more sensitive to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

"How many spirit coins for this sword?" Ye Yan asked. Spirit coins are the currency used in the Yan Realm.

"Thirty!" the vendor replied.

This price was very cheap!

If it were a spirit weapon, it would cost at least three hundred spirit coins. Clearly, the vendor had no idea of the sword's true value.

Ye Yan then took out the spirit coins, and the vendor handed the short sword to him.

But at that moment, a voice suddenly rang out: "I want this sword!"

Huh?

This voice was very loud, immediately drawing the attention of many people.

"Qi family, Qi Shui?"

"This is the second young master of the Qi family, Qi Shan's younger brother!"

After the Qi family allied with the Yun family, they became the dominant force in Cangyun City.

Many even knew that Qi Shan had the potential to win the Cangyun City championship. Perhaps... in a few years, Qi Shan's name would spread throughout the entire empire.

As for Qi Shan's younger brother, Qi Shui, his talent was also not weak.

He was only thirteen years old, but it was said he had already completed the ninth level of the Body Building stage!

He was just one step away from the Qi Condensation stage!

"Qi family?"

Ye Yan looked at Qi Shui, his expression slightly focused.

"Haha, Ye Yan, I didn't expect to meet you here by chance." Qi Shui sneered, and behind him, an elder of the Qi family, Qi Changjian, also sneered, "Boy, didn't you hear what Young Master Shui said? This sword... the Qi family wants it!"

"So... hand over the sword to us!"

These words, filled with coldness, instantly spread out.

Many onlookers shook their heads: "The Qi family is clashing with the Ye family. If it weren't for Ye Xiaotian's name still on the Cangyun Sacred Stele, the Qi family would have directly attacked the Ye family."

"In this world, the strong rule. This time... the young master of the Ye family will suffer a great loss!"

"What? You won't give it? I heard you offered thirty spirit coins just now. The Qi family... will offer a hundred spirit coins!" Qi Changjian said, his gaze also falling on the vendor.

Many were taken aback. The Qi family... truly had deep pockets.

"The item has been sold, it now belongs to this young man." But the vendor said.

Huh?

This made Qi Changjian's face change. In Cangyun City, who dared to defy the Qi family?

"How? Do you want to act recklessly in the Ling Pavilion?" The vendor suddenly shouted, his voice cold and stern, which surprised many. The Ling Pavilion... had a significant status in Cangyun City, and it was said that there were even Ninth Level Cave Spirit Realm experts within.

"I dare not..." Even Qi Changjian took a deep breath, but his eyes fell on Ye Yan, "I'll see how you get out of the Ling Pavilion."

With that, they immediately went downstairs and left the Ling Pavilion.

Although the Qi family lost some face, everyone still looked at Ye Yan.

Then they shook their heads...

Today, with Ye Yan's actions, given the Qi family's nature, how could they let him off?

He would likely be suppressed by the Qi family as soon as he left the Ling Pavilion.

"Thank you!"

At this moment, Ye Yan's expression didn't change, and he looked at the vendor.

Seeing Ye Yan's composure, the vendor was slightly surprised and then said, "It's fine..."

Putting the short sword into his storage bag, Ye Yan took another look around, confirming there were no more spirit weapons, and then went downstairs to prepare to return.

Outside the Ling Pavilion, as soon as Ye Yan stepped out, several figures immediately appeared.

It was Qi Changjian, Qi Shui, and others.

"Haha, boy... you finally came out. Now we're outside the Ling Pavilion, and the people inside can't do anything about it. Now, the Qi family not only wants that short sword but also wants you to kneel and hand it over!" Qi Changjian shouted, his internal energy roaring, making people fear.

"Third Level Cave Spirit Realm!" Ye Yan focused, identifying the other's realm.

This power was indeed formidable.

But...

Ye Yan looked at Qi Changjian without any fear: "Those who have their names on the Cangyun Sacred Stele cannot be bullied by outsiders..."

As these words fell, Qi Changjian's face changed.

The Cangyun Sacred Stele indeed had this rule.

Moreover, elders from other families could not easily attack the younger generation of the Ye family.

"I, as an elder of the Qi family, cannot act, but... if I challenge you, it should be fine, right?" Qi Shui said, seeing Qi Changjian's helplessness.

Qi Shui?

Many also turned their attention to him.

"He's only thirteen years old!"

"But he has reached the peak of the ninth level of the Body Building stage. Ye Yan... is no match for him."

The onlookers murmured.

Hearing these words, Qi Shui sneered even more: "What? Ye Yan, you're afraid? I'm only thirteen, and you're afraid to fight me?"

"If you're afraid, kneel and hand over the short sword!"