Chapter 165 - 162: Enchanting Woman

Chapter 165: Chapter 162: Enchanting WomanAfter handing the small jade sword to Ling Qianxue, Ling Jingtian also asked others to go out for a while, apparently wanting to give some final instructions and teach how to use the jade sword. Ye Xuan, Leng Ruofeng, and the four Hall Masters all left the grand hall. Ye Xuan and Murong Yun walked aside. The latter glanced at him and said solemnly, "Young man, going down the mountain this time, you may encounter formidable enemies. Last time, you killed the Yama Ghost General of the Black Demon Sect, and now your talents have become more and more astonishing. Be extremely cautious of any sneak attacks from the remnants of the Black Demon Sect." "Understood." Although not many knew about the incident where he killed the Yama Ghost General at Yin Ghost Mountain, there were two escapees from the Black Demon Sect back then. It was likely that the powerful members of the Black Demon Sect were already aware of this and wanted to eliminate him swiftly. Nevertheless, in this competition for the Heavenly Origin Ancient Seed, all the major sects would send experts. It seemed unlikely that the Black Demon Sect would openly show themselves, so he only needed to be wary of their covert actions. "Lu Yan is also at Wanxiang Mountain. Since you guys are going there, you’ll definitely meet him. Your actions this time might play a significant role," Murong Yun said with a heavy expression before a smile appeared on his face. "That’s the Yang Hall’s senior brother. I’ve long wanted to meet him." Ye Xuan had heard the name Lu Yan several times. From what he knew, aside from his cultivation not yet breaking through the Martial Sect, his talents in all areas were very formidable. If not for spending a lot of time comprehending the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture, the advancement to the Martial Sect wouldn’t have been too difficult. "Alright, go back and get ready. This won’t be easy. If it really comes to an extremely unfavorable situation, abandon the mission. It’s crucial to preserve your life." Murong Yun’s gaze tightened again. Hearing this, Ye Xuan nodded. He understood Murong Yun’s words; the latter naturally didn’t want anything to go wrong with the outstanding talent of the Yang Hall. Of course, Murong Yun only mentioned this as a possibility. Unless absolutely necessary, the task should still be completed to pass the trial. After chatting for a bit, the two parted ways, and Ye Xuan went back to his quarters. Two days flew by in the blink of an eye. The day to descend the mountain arrived. Ye Xuan got up early. When he reached the designated meeting point, Ling Qianxue in her fluttering snow garments and Leng Ruofeng carrying a large sword, had already arrived before him. "Ye Xuan, you really know how to make an entrance, always the last to show up." Seeing Ye Xuan arriving a bit behind, Leng Ruofeng also came over, his usually cold face showing a hint of a smile, somewhat teasing him. Given Leng Ruofeng’s character, he rarely spoke to people in this manner, but honestly, Ye Xuan was one of the few people he admired. It was only in front of such people that he would shed his harsh exterior and reveal a more genuine side. "It’s you who have come early." Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. He was always punctual; it was exactly the time agreed yesterday, even a few seconds early. "Let’s go." Before the two could say more, the cold voice of Ling Qianxue reached their ears, and she was the first to step onto the back of a Gale Eagle. The Gale Eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky. Ye Xuan and the others did not chat further. There would be enough time on the road, no need to hurry at the moment. Each mounted a Gale Eagle and quickly vanished into the sky. ... Heavenly Martial Hall was located in the southeast of Great Hua Country, and Wanxiang Mountain was in the north of Great Yuan Country. Tens of thousands of miles separated them, and even for Gale Eagles, it would take three days to arrive. By sunset the next day, Ye Xuan and his companions finally left the boundary of Great Hua Country and arrived in the territory of Great Yuan Country. After arrival, they decided to rest in a city called Lanyin City. The culture of the Great Yuan Country was quite different from that of Great Hua Country, filled with an exotic atmosphere. However, these naturally could not attract Ye Xuan’s interest but seemed quite appealing to the always indifferent Ling Qianxue. Although Ling Qianxue had completed several missions from the Golden List before, it was her first time in Great Yuan Country, situated at the northernmost tip of the Tiannan Region. Being a woman, she likely had a stronger sense of novelty, though Ling Qianxue tended to be more reserved compared to others. The best inn in Lanyin City, called Immortal Guest Inn, was where the trio decided to stay tonight. After entering Lanyin City, Ling Qianxue put on a veil to avoid attracting attention, because with her unparalleled beauty, they would likely attract a lot of trouble, and since they had a mission, the less trouble, the better. Before that, Ye Xuan had visited the Spiritual Items Workshop to buy some information. Since they had come to Great Yuan Country, it was necessary to understand the actual situation. Although there would be disciples from the Heavenly Martial Hall to meet them at Wanxiang Mountain, knowing the situation in advance allowed them to prepare earlier. From the information he bought, Ye Xuan also learned about some activities of the Black Demon Sect in Great Yuan Country recently. Although it wasn’t complete and consisted merely of traces and clues, combined with Ye Xuan’s prior knowledge of the Black Demon Sect, he could still learn quite a bit. By the time he returned to the Immortal Guest Inn, Ling Qianxue and Leng Ruofeng were still eating, since enjoying the worldly cuisines and wines was a pleasure. In the Sect, although they also ate, it was only simple food to maintain bodily functions, nothing like the delicious dishes cooked here with various ingredients and spices. The table was filled with many dishes that Ye Xuan hadn’t seen before, like "Steamed Dragon Fish," "Phoenix Tail Sea Cucumber," and "Coral Gold Hooks," all of which were delicacies exclusive to Great Yuan Country. Taking advantage of this opportunity for experience in Great Yuan Country, if they didn’t taste the local specialties, the trip would truly be a waste. "Ye Xuan, where did you go just now?" Just as Ye Xuan was about to start eating, Ling Qianxue’s slightly icy voice suddenly reached him. "Just bought some items," Ye Xuan replied nonchalantly, with a slight surprise in his eyes. "From now on, report any matters to me first." Ling Qianxue stated expressionlessly. "Alright, no problem." Ye Xuan nodded. There was no objection from him as the operation was under the lead of Ling Qianxue, and he should comply. Her requirement was not unreasonable. Ling Qianxue was somewhat surprised by Ye Xuan’s straightforwardness, however, any trace of surprise in her beautiful eyes lasted only for a moment before her expression returned to its usual aloofness. After a while, the Immortal Guest Inn gradually became livelier, as seven to eight beauties in filmy robes began to dance gracefully into their field of vision, starting their performance. "No wonder the Immortal Guest Inn is doing so well businesswise, I didn’t expect there’d be such entertainment." Ye Xuan and Leng Ruofeng’s eyes brightened slightly. However, they simply smiled and watched the dancing with a mindset half admiring and half enjoying, unlike most of the others present who were visibly excited. "Tasteless." Seeing Ye Xuan and Leng Ruofeng enthusiastically watching the dance, Ling Qianxue’s already cold face seemed to frost over as she sniffed disdainfully, glancing only once at the sensuously swaying women before withdrawing her gaze and continuing to eat. Unperturbed by Ling Qianxue’s cold hum, Ye Xuan and Leng Ruofeng continued to enjoy their meal and watch the beautiful dance, a rare treat. On the eve of their mission, a little entertainment was permissible. However, amidst the indulgence in music, the tempo of the zither and pipa suddenly quickened, and simultaneously, the beautiful dancers fanned out in a line, revealing a seductive woman in a black dress and a masked face behind them. Her figure was stunningly voluptuous and although half of her face was covered with a black veil, her eyes were enchanting like dark water, seemingly capable of snatching one’s soul with just a blink. "What a breathtaking beauty." Leng Ruofeng couldn’t help but praise. Although her true face wasn’t fully visible yet, one could vaguely discern her facial contours, and every movement she made seemed to fatally entice men. The black-dressed woman swayed her body, and her soul-snatching eyes fell upon Ye Xuan’s table. Then, she slowly danced her way towards them and stopped next to their table, specifically near Ye Xuan, oozing endless seduction. The body of the black-dressed woman pressed against Ye Xuan several times, alluringly posing in front of him, eliciting rounds of applause from the audience. Many eyes filled with thick envy glanced towards Ye Xuan; they would be willing to spend their entire fortunes for such attention. Suddenly, as if losing her footing, the woman in black seemed to fall unintentionally, landing perfectly in Ye Xuan’s arms. "Young Master, the moon is wonderful tonight; this servant wishes to invite you to watch it together. I wonder, Young Master, would you... honor me with your company?" Her eyes watery, the woman in black wrapped her hands like condensed fat around Ye Xuan’s neck, her cheek almost touching his lips, exhaling fragrance—an enticement that could make an ordinary person utterly disheveled and uncontrollable. "Sure." However, Ye Xuan’s expression remained as usual, his lips curving slightly upwards as he readily agreed. "Crack," just as Ye Xuan nodded in agreement, a wine cup in Ling Qianxue’s hand suddenly developed a fine crack, the sound clear and distinct.