Chapter 70

The entire inn was filled with a tense atmosphere.

"Have you heard? It's said that even the city guard of nearby Tianhui City has sent out experts, including the famous Chen Tieshou, who was renowned decades ago!"

"How could he be involved? Isn't it rumored that Chen Tieshou died long ago?"

"Chen Tieshou was a renowned innate expert in his early years. Later, it was rumored that he died. Who would have thought he was hiding in the city guard!"

"Also, last night, someone saw the young master of Shaoyang Sect, Wu Shaoyang, enter the town. He's clearly here for the Fire麟Beast!"

"Tsk tsk, another innate expert. This time it's going to be really lively!"

"What's the big deal? Yesterday, I found out that there's a significant figure hiding here. Everyone knows the Dai family, tsk tsk. The strongest young expert of the Dai family, Dai Xiaohua, was here yesterday. His Hundred Steps Divine Fist is truly at a divine level, scaring away the Fire麟Beast with just one punch!"

"Also, I heard that a young man went out alone to chase the Fire麟Beast for a hundred miles and returned unscathed. Tsk tsk, he's clearly an unknown expert!"

The inn was abuzz with discussions. Ye Xiwén quietly ate breakfast in a corner, and no one knew that he was the young man who had chased the Fire麟Beast for a hundred miles and returned unscathed. Ye Xiwén was a bit surprised that Dai Xiaohua was from the Dai family.

The Dai family was also a well-known force in the area. They were backed by one of the four major sects of the Da Yue Kingdom, Liuyun City. Liuyun City was a unique force among the four major powers of the Da Yue Kingdom, being a sect based on a city. The sect leader was also the city lord of Liuyun City. Their ancestors were the one-shoulder king of the founding emperor of the Da Yue Kingdom, enfeoffed to Liuyun City, establishing the foundation of the Liuyun City lineage. Due to the ancestral rules, Liuyun City was the closest to the royal family among the four major sects, almost like a branch of the royal family, advancing and retreating together.

The Dai family in this area was a branch of the Liuyun City Dai family. The Liuyun City Dai family was a powerful force, spread throughout the Da Yue Kingdom, and was one of the four major families of Liuyun City. Their ancestors were also one of the four capable subordinates of the one-shoulder king of Liuyun City.

I should have guessed yesterday, but at the time, my mind was entirely on the Fire麟Beast. Besides, Dai Xiaohua gave me a good impression, and I felt it was worth getting to know him better, so I didn't think much about it.

But even so, it doesn't matter. I am also the strongest disciple of the Qingfeng Mountain Yiyuan Sect in this session.

There are indeed many experts this time, but no matter what, I must try my best. With more people, there will be chaos, and only in chaos can there be a chance to win.

After a while, a warrior from Cao Family Manor walked out of the inn and approached Ye Xiwén, saying, "Young Master Ye, our manor lord specially sent me to ask if you are ready for today's demon extermination mission!"

"En!" Ye Xiwén nodded.

"Then please follow me!"

Ye Xiwén followed the warrior from Cao Family Manor out of the inn. At this moment, the inn erupted into heated discussions.

"Ah, could he be the Ye Xiwén who chased the Fire麟Beast for a hundred miles alone yesterday!"

"I didn't expect him to look so frail!"

"Idiot, you can't judge a warrior by their appearance. If strength could be determined by physical build, wouldn't all warriors be like iron towers!"

"Indeed, yesterday I saw a fool challenge him, and he was pinned to the wall with chopsticks, unable to pull himself free!"

"Where did this Ye Xiwén come from? How did he suddenly appear!"

"Don't you know?" A traveling merchant spoke up, "This Ye Xiwén is an absolute genius of the Yiyuan Sect this time!"

"A genius of the Yiyuan Sect? That doesn't make sense. Although the Yiyuan Sect is far from here, I know their geniuses, like Ye Feng and Zhang Yang. I've never heard of Ye Xiwén!" Someone with broad knowledge asked.

"You don't know this!" The traveling merchant said proudly, "Ye Xiwén is a newly risen genius of the Yiyuan Sect. He stunned everyone at the sect's internal competition, winning the championship. He also shone at the core competition, even killing an innate expert. He is now the recognized top young expert of the Yiyuan Sect!"

Ye Xiwén didn't know that the entire inn was boiling with rumors about him. Following the warrior from Cao Family Manor, he soon arrived at Cao Family Manor. Although it was called a town, it was essentially built around Cao Family Manor. With their quick pace, they soon reached the manor.

At this time, the square of Cao Family Manor was already crowded with experts, all exuding dangerous auras.

However, two people soon caught his attention. In a corner, an expressionless old man stood quietly under the shade of a tree. His hands were black as if made of iron.

Ye Xiwén immediately knew that this must be Chen Tieshou. Although he stood quietly and seemed unremarkable, no one dared to approach him, as if ordinary beasts had entered the territory of a fierce tiger.

On the other side, the scene was completely different. A young man in a red robe stood with a sword, smiling. Many warriors surrounded him, trying to get close. After all, although Shaoyang Sect was not as powerful as the Yiyuan Sect or the Dai family, it was still a significant sect with three innate experts. In this area, it was an undeniable major force.

Ye Xiwén also noticed that the strength of these warriors was clearly higher than those in the Qingfeng Mountain area. Indeed, the closer to the core of the Da Yue Kingdom, the stronger the warriors, forming a radiating pattern. Of course, forces like the Yiyuan Sect, Zhang family, and Dai family could not be measured by ordinary standards.

"Brother Ye!" At this moment, Ye Xiwén heard Dai Xiaohua's voice. Turning his head, he saw Dai Xiaohua running up to him, "I didn't expect Brother Ye to be a high disciple of the Yiyuan Sect. You really kept it from me!"

"When did you become so reserved? Our friendship has nothing to do with our backgrounds!" Ye Xiwén said with a smile.

"Ha ha ha, exactly, exactly, well said! If we see each other favorably, we become friends, regardless of our backgrounds!" Dai Xiaohua laughed heartily.

"Everyone..."

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Sorry, there was a bit of a delay due to some internet issues at home!