Generally speaking, the trouble Wu Laoliu encountered was not serious—just somewhat troublesome.
The Yan Family, on the other hand, had more of a headache. Quite a few forces came directly to them to inquire about the situation.
But Yan Xuemin could not go into detail. He simply said that it was a matter between his family and Red Leaf Ridge. If they truly wanted to know, they could ask them.
The forces seeking information were mostly only somewhat influential, at most comparable to the Yan Family.
However, some people hinted that they had others backing them, but out of respect for the Yan Family, they did not wish to show themselves rashly.
How could Yan Xuemin believe that? He sent them all to Red Leaf Ridge—if they had people behind them, they should go find them! Those who failed to obtain information naturally went to the marketplace to investigate, and for a time, it truly felt as though the mountain rain is coming.
After all, this might involve an ancient inheritance. Who would not be tempted? Yet Yan Xuemin held this mentality in utter contempt. "Have they read too many storybooks? They're all a bunch of ignorant fools."
Where would so many ancient inheritances come from? Anyone who truly encountered such an opportunity was a child of Destiny. Did ordinary people dare to covet it blindly? There was nothing wrong with pursuing opportunities, but that did not mean they should daydream.
"There are quite a few cultivators with a gambler's mindset," the Golden Core Realm female cultivator agreed. "Fortunately, Heyang does not believe in that."
As expected of someone from a sect—their discernment was exceptional. Heyang True Person had a very good relationship with the Yan Family, yet he had not come at all.
"I think he doesn't dare come,"