The Heartless Man

As soon as the information was confirmed, Clan Leader Xia's eyes subconsciously turned to Autumn Wind Island.

In the past two months, Lan Chang'an has been staying at Autumn Wind Island and has not gone out.

It can be seen from this that the killer True Person mentioned by Lan Chang'an is not a friend out of thin air.

Xia Hongyu dismissed a trace of doubt in his heart and murmured, "It seems that I am overthinking..."

Lan Chang'an has been practicing for a long time, has superb skills, and has formed good relationships. It is normal to make several True Person friends.

The same goes for Xia Hongyu, but none of the True Person Daoist friends he knows are willing to take the risk to deal with Pseudo-Core True Person from the big chamber of commerce.

After a brief surprise, Xia Hongyu thought for a long time and sighed.

"It's really not easy to recruit such a powerful killer, this Daoist Lu,"

He stepped on Escape Light and flew to Autumn Wind Island.

At this time, Xia Hongyu realized that he had less contact with Lan Chang'an in the past, and that he was somewhat taking advantage of Pseudo-Core True Person.

"Clan Leader Xia You're welcome, it's just a normal transaction. At most, Mr. Lu can be a middleman, so there is no need to thank you again and again."

In the main hall, Lan Chang'an chatted with Clan Leader Xia and exchanged greetings for a while.

He noticed that Xia Hongyu was much more enthusiastic this time and wanted to come over to communicate.

"The patriarch wants to make friends with the assassin True Person?"

"Unfortunately, Lu's old friend True Person has a special status. Moreover, he has a withdrawn temperament and does not trust other monks in the Jing Kingdom except Lu."

Lan Chang'an found a reason and excused himself.

Clan Leader Xia looked regretful when he heard this.

Such a straightforward assassination of Old Ghost Wu left no trace of evidence. The old friend of True Person whom Lan Chang'an knew was probably a true elixir monk.

"Daoist Lu previously suggested that with Wen Yue's qualifications, she should be sent to the Nascent Soul Realm's Immortal Cultivation School. Xia actually understands that this is the most correct choice for her."

Xia Hongyu smiled bitterly.

"After the last danger, Xia is ready to consider Daoist Lu's opinion and find a suitable immortal cultivation sect for her."

"It is difficult to make a choice that has both ends in the world. The patriarch is so upright and can consider the future of Wen Yue. Lu is very pleased."

Lan Chang'an knows in his heart that Xia Wenyue, as a female cultivator, once she joins the cultivating sect and enters a higher level, even if she does not marry, it will be difficult for her to belong to the Xia Clan in the future.

Lan Chang'an Previous Life cultivated Lineage, and a Earth Spiritual Root genius was born.

Lineage sent it to the sect, supplying resources at any cost.

Later, the Earth Spiritual Root genius Golden Core Realm gradually became estranged from Lineage. When Lineage was in the most critical moment, he did not lend a helping hand.

If that Earth Spiritual Root Nascent Soul Formation succeeded, I'm afraid he would still be alive in the world.

Although this is just an example and cannot represent most situations. However, in Cultivation World, the higher the level, the easier it is for the temperament to become weak.

Xia Hongyu changed his mind out of helplessness.

He overestimated how long it would take to hide the secret. If it were delayed for a few more decades, Xia Wenyue would have a higher level of cultivation and a stronger ability to protect himself.

At present, New Moon Merchant Association from the hostile forces only has doubts and cannot be completely sure.

Other forces will not pay such deliberate attention.

But in a few years, sooner or later, paper will not be able to contain the fire.

"Which sect is Clan Leader Xia considering sending Wen Yue to?"

"Xia actually wants to send Wen Yue to the three major sects of the Jing Kingdom. Xia knows True Person to some extent and can talk to him. In the Jing Kingdom's hometown, we can take care of each other."

Xia Hongyu smiled bitterly and said:

"But as Daoist Lu said, Innate Dao Body of Wen Yue is special. Only in Nascent Soul can we have better soil for growth."

Lan Chang'an understands that if Jing Kingdom has the Nascent Soul faction, that would be the most suitable choice, but unfortunately there is not.

"Daoist Lu What sects do you recommend?"

"From the surrounding countries, the more suitable ones are Golden Sun Sect, Boundless Hall, and Proud Moon Palace."

Lan Chang'an Tell us your recommendation.

Golden Sun Sect has ancient heritage and profound foundation. Cultivation Method has various schools. There are two Nascent Soul in charge.

At the same time, after the Golden Sun Sect took over Liang Kingdom, it was adjacent to the Jing Kingdom.

Boundless Hall's heritage is inferior to the Golden Sun Sect, but now it is the strongest, with two Nascent Soul True Lords, including Nascent Soul Middle Stage's Chu Tianfeng.

However, Boundless Hall is in the Feng Kingdom and is not adjacent to the Jing Kingdom. Instead, it borders Liang Kingdom, Chen Kingdom, and Yan Kingdom at the same time. It has a good geographical location.

Proud Moon Palace is not as powerful as the first two, but it is stronger than Blazing Fire Palace.

Cultivation Method in this palace tends to be of the yin and cold type, and the proportion of female cultivators reaches 60%, which is more suitable for Xia Wenyue.

Nascent Soul True Lord, who is in charge of the Proud Moon Palace, is also the only Nascent Soul female cultivator in the surrounding countries.

"Daoist Lu's recommendation will be seriously considered by Xia. In addition, Wen Yue is now also a monk of Foundation Establishment. As Lineage is an elder, she must be consulted for her own opinion."

Xia Hongyu just changed his mind and needs to consider the long term.

Outside Autumn Wind Island, inside a bedroom in an attic.

Xia Wenyue holds a cracked half jade pendant in his hand, and a faint feeling of sadness appears between the indigo brow lines.

"Mother, Old Ghost Wu died, and you finally got your revenge. Unfortunately, it was not the old ghost who killed me personally."

After being promoted to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Xia Wenyue used the identity of elder Foundation Establishment to find out the cause of his mother's death that year, which was plotted by the New Moon Merchant Association's Old Ghost Wu.

At that time, Xia's mother had outstanding beauty and good qualifications, and was expected to be Foundation Establishment Late Stage. However, she fell into an enemy trap during an operation and died in a battle of wits.

"As for your last words... let Wen Yue go to your father's Lineage. I forgive my child for being unfilial and unable to obey."

Xia Wenyue bit her red lips, the corners of her eyes were red, and her eyes were shining brightly.

The identity of Xia Wenyue's biological father, according to the relics of Restriction set by her mother, she already knows the approximate origin.

After the Foundation Establishment Realm, she broke open the relic Restriction and learned her mother's last words.

The mother mentioned that if she could solve the root cause of the disease and cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm, it would be best for her to seek refuge in the Aristocratic Clan where her biological father lives in the future.

However, based on Xia Wenyue's inquiries over the years and the little information revealed by Clan Leader Xia, we came to an uncomfortable truth:

Xia Wenyue's father, Aristocratic Clan, a descendant of the Chen Kingdom, traveled to the Jing Kingdom and met Xia Wenyue's mother by chance. They fell in love at first sight and fell in love.

The man left a promise: after returning to his clan, he told his elders that he would marry Xia Wenyue's mother within three years.

However, decades have passed and the man has never been to the Jing Kingdom again.

Xia Wenyue realized that his biological father was a playboy who played with emotions.

A complete scumbag.

If it's just a casual relationship, that's it.

Why did she make an oath of alliance and make a promise, making her mother wait so hard for so many years?

Xia Wenyue's dream of finding his biological father was shattered.

Late at night the next day, Earth Rock Rat quietly returned to Autumn Wind Island.

Also coming back are Wujian Gate Incense Master, Xing Peng.

"Mr. Lu, this rat...Rat True Person! He is truly a born assassin!"

"Rat True Person is good at hiding, is faster and more agile than his peers, and has the perfect timing to strike. If he is carefully trained by Wujian Gate, he is expected to become Sacred Gate's top assassin."

The hooded man walked out of the shadows and was full of praise for Earth Rock Rat's performance in this operation.

I am also a little more in awe of Lan Chang'an.

In this assassination, Earth Rock Rat maintained the normal strength of the great demon in the early stage of the true elixir, but was more agile and faster than Rat Demon of the same level.

Even so, Lan Chang'an, who possesses the true elixir demon, is an invisible shock to Xing Peng Incense Master.

With the detailed information provided by Wujian Gate, and the instructions from Xing Peng Incense Master, Earth Rock Rat attacked and killed Old Ghost Wu, and the problem was resolved through two meetings.

First use the third-level earth element Law Technique to imprison the room where Old Ghost Wu is located.

Then he emerged from the ground and killed them at close range.

Earth Rock Rat also learned how to poison and smear poison on his claws.

Squeak!

Earth Rock Rat held a Storage Bag in his mouth and brought it to Lan Chang'an.

"Well, that's good. I know how to destroy suspicious things."

Lan Chang'an Divine Sense scanned Storage Bag and took a quick look. The loot was of an ordinary Pseudo-Core True Person level.

Xing Peng's eyelids moved, but he didn't dare to say a word.

"You don't have any secrets, do you?"

"No."

Earth Rock Rat shook his head and responded in a childish voice.

It was just a few bites taken by the way, not a private collection.

It's a big difference. Lan Chang'an doesn't care too much and takes 30% of the harvest from Storage Bag.

Earth Rock Rat is Third-Order Great Demon, and the items on Pseudo-Core True Person are not very eye-catching.

Except for Spirit Stone, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, some elixirs, and other trophies, they have little appeal to Earth Rock Rat.

For example, Law Artifact, Talisman Treasure, Quasi-Third-Order or third-order low-grade Talisman, etc.

"Eh!"

Lan Chang'an found a little surprise in Storage Bag.

There are actually two Second-Order Longevity Pill inside, which may be the auction items prepared by the New Moon Merchant Association.

"You take one too."

Lan Chang'an took another 20% of the harvest as Xing Peng's hard work.

Xing Peng's dignified Pseudo-Core True Person, Wujian Gate's Incense Master are too shabby to be given.

"Thank you Mr. Lu for the gift."

Xing Peng was so flattered that he tipped off Lan Chang'an and worked for free for several years, and it finally paid off.

Storage Bag and Lan Chang'an who have 50% of the loot left will be returned to Earth Rock Rat.

"Squeak! Thank you, master."

Earth Rock Rat is not dissatisfied and happily accepts Storage Bag.

Since having the opportunity to make extra money, Earth Rock Rat's cultivation speed has become a bit faster than before.

The body structure of Demon Beast is different from that of human beings. Even if you directly swallow some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, medicinal herbs, you can still have good effects.

The ability to digest and detoxify is far superior to humans.

Rats are omnivores, and they eat both meat and vegetables.

As for human monks, it is best to refine spiritual herbs into elixirs and take them to obtain more pure and gentle essence of heaven and earth.

Some human elixirs may not be suitable for Demon Beast.

After reaching a higher level and transforming into another form, the needs for most elixirs gradually began to be unified.

Send away Xing Peng, Lan Chang'an and return to Secret Chamber, take two Second-Order Longevity Pill.

"Extend your life by three years."

"Extend your life by two years."

After a while, Lan Chang'an's face remained calm and he opened his eyes.

The upper limit of life span is increased to 507 years.

"The effect of ordinary Second-Order Longevity Pill has almost reached its end. From now on, we must focus on the second-level high-quality Longevity Pill."

Many years ago, I took one second-level Premium Longevity Pill, which extended my life for twenty-eight years without the debilitating effects of ordinary second-level medicine.

Ten Moon Empress, Lan Chang'an are one hundred and sixty-four years old.

In the past six months, Five Blessings Merchant Association has been in a good situation, and all the previous problems have been solved.

The main reason is that the archenemy New Moon Merchant Association is unlucky.

Originally, New Moon Merchant Association owned two Pseudo-Core True Person, and its industrial power was more than twice that of the Five Blessings Merchant Association.

The most powerful Old Ghost Wu was killed. New Moon Merchant Association could not suppress the existing industry, and its competing hostile forces took advantage of the situation.

The Escort Guard force of the New Moon Merchant Association faced heavy losses, and several Foundation Establishment Realm Escort Guard who were good at fighting died at once.

Five Blessings Merchant Association made a little effort and easily regained the distribution of industrial interests that had been controversial in the past.

Five Blessings Merchant Association has two Pseudo-Core True Persons. They are annexing and expanding. In the next few years, they will definitely catch up with the New Moon Merchant Association.

The Xin tribe, one of the Five Blessings, became honest and low-key after Old Ghost Wu was killed. They followed Xia Clan as their leader and stopped making trouble.

With the Chamber of Commerce going smoothly, the Xin people all benefited from it, eating meat and drinking soup.

Two months ago, the Xin people took the initiative to propose marriage to the Xia Clan, hoping that Xia Wenyue could marry him.

In response, Xia Clan refused without hesitation.

Then, the Xin people proposed remarriage, hoping that Xia Shenglan would go back.

Xia Clan refused again.

In the end, only two Qi Refining Realm couples were allowed to marry, and a new generation female nun from the Xin tribe married to the Xia Clan.

Five Blessings Merchant Association is internally stable, external crises have been resolved, and the situation is stable while making progress.

In the last few years when Lan Chang'an cultivated to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, he established a stable cultivation environment.

He is indispensable in the Jing Kingdom Golden Core Realm, Third-Order Spiritual Vein. He must have a clean identity and be recommended by the Chamber of Commerce to apply, which will make it easier to pass.

This evening.

The patriarch Xia Hongyu visited again and had a secret talk with Chief Lu.

This secret conversation was not limited to just two people, Xia Wenyue, the person involved, was also present.

After sorting out the information and thinking deeply, Xia Wenyue decided to join Proud Moon Palace.

In fact, Xia Wenyue's age and cultivation level are not in line with the normal range of disciples accepted by major sects.

The sect recruits disciples, and most of them start training them from their youth, and they are basically no longer needed when they are older.

However, if the qualifications are particularly top-notch, such as Earth Spiritual Root, Innate Dao Body, these rules can be broken.

As long as the origin is innocent and the potential is not lost, the sect will be happy to accept it.

"Why choose Proud Moon Palace?"

Of the three sects Lan Chang'an previously recommended, Proud Moon Palace is not necessarily the best.

He is optimistic about the Golden Sun Sect.

Golden Sun Sect is in the Liang Kingdom, adjacent to the Jing Kingdom. It has a long heritage, the deepest foundation, and is compatible with various schools.

Proud Moon Palace, his strength is also good, but he needs to be a little more "scientific".

There is another important reason. Li Erqing's son "Mu Jiuan" is a member of the Golden Sun Sect. He has a certain sect background and can take care of Xia Wenyue.

"Wen Yue I heard that Proud Moon Palace female cultivators have a higher status. Moreover, this sect has more Cultivation Resources who are suitable for Yinhan Cultivation Method."

Xia Wenyue lowered his head and said softly.

Between the blue silk temples and the picturesque profile of the face, there is an imperceptible rosiness, like a natural blush.

Over the years, Xia Wenyue gradually learned the secrets of his Tao body, including the role of Lunar Jade Liquid.

She also understood Lan Chang'an's plan.

In the Proud Moon Palace, female nuns not only receive better treatment, but also tend to have more independent marriages.

The temptations faced by men and women are also much smaller.

"Mr. Lu has been kind to me again. The former Heart Demon Oath cannot be violated."

"Moreover, Mr. Lu has a noble character and is untainted by mud. He has been with me day and night for many years, and has been caring and caring for me, but he has never gone above and beyond."

"I have never seen... him having emotional entanglements with other female nuns."

Xia Wenyue's good impression of Lan Chang'an begins with his appearance and temperament. He is grateful for his medical skills and respects his noble character.

Where can I find such a good person in the world?

Compared with his ruthless and unjust father, there is a huge difference.

Xia Wenyue chooses Proud Moon Palace in order to keep his integrity and fulfill his oath.

At the same time, she believes that a better version of herself in the future will be worthy of Lan Chang'an.

"Well, looking at it this way, Proud Moon Palace is suitable for you."

Lan Chang'an didn't know what Xia Wenyue was thinking, but he ultimately supported her choice.

"Without further delay, I want to take Wen Yue to the Feng Kingdom as soon as possible."

The patriarch Xia Hongyu is inevitably a little anxious.

A few days ago, the Xin people proposed to marry Xia Wenyue, which was probably a test.

Not long after Xia Wenyue was attacked, Old Ghost Wu of the New Moon Merchant Association was killed mysteriously. The Xin tribe, also one of the Five Blessings, as a competitor, may have given rise to speculation.

Xia Wenyue can no longer hide the secret of his higher qualifications.

"Take care on your way."

Lan Chang'an gave two third-level low-grade Talisman to Xia Wenyue, one for escape and one for defense.

As for attacking Talisman, her cultivation is difficult to control, and the clan leader prepared Talisman Treasure for her.

The Tier 3 Talisman given by Lan Chang'an came from trophies. Even if my own Treasure Talisman has lost some of its potential, I will not give it away easily.

Especially since Xia Wenyue is going to the Nascent Soul-level sect, it may be possible to see the origin of Treasure Talisman's inheritance.

"Daoist Lu Don't worry. Now that the war is over, cross-border borders are much safer than before. Especially the Feng Kingdom border direction has been vigorously rectified since Chu Tianfeng took over Feng Kingdom."

Xia Hongyu is quite confident about this. The channels of the Chamber of Commerce also control a relatively safe route.

Many years ago, he traveled to surrounding Immortal Cultivation Countries and had rich experience in going out.

Lan Chang'an nodded slightly. In peaceful times, it was relatively safe for Pseudo-Core True Person to go to the surrounding immortal cultivation countries.

The direction the two of them went was towards the southeast, which was not the activity range of Demonic Cult.

A few days later at night, Xia Hongyu left quietly with Xia Wenyue.

Lan Chang'an asked Earth Rock Rat to follow them for a distance to ensure that they were near the Xia Clan and were not targeted.

On the surface, Xia Hongyu claims to be in seclusion.

Lan Chang'an is outside Autumn Wind Island, Xia Wenyue's residence, leaving behind a ghost aura of Illusion Truth Talisman of the latter.

You can hide it for a while, just for a while.

Once anyone knows that Xia Hongyu and Xia Wenyue left at the same time, their guess will be confirmed.

Several Moon Empress.

Rumors that Xia Wenyue owns Earth Spiritual Root or Innate Dao Body gradually spread around.

Wujian Gate has paid some attention to this information.

Fortunately, Xing Peng Incense Master manages the surrounding area, and the Wujian Gate agent responsible for this matter is his subordinate.

Lan Chang'an asked Xing Peng. For Wujian Gate, this news can only be regarded as secondary information and will not affect the overall situation.

Genius intelligence coming from various places is not uncommon.

Jing Kingdom sect and Merchant Alliance senior officials will also pay attention to this matter.

Soon after.

Two of the three major sects of the Jing Kingdom sent True Person to visit Qingsha Bay and inquire about Xia Wenyue.

There are also inquiries from unknown persons.

Guild President Xia Yongzhong and Young Master Xia Mingqu are responsible for dealing with these matters.

After learning that Xia Wenyue had gone to the Proud Moon Palace, the representatives of those cultivating forces did not feel embarrassed. They congratulated him on the way and made good friends.

This turmoil is about to subside soon.

Two months later, Xia Clan of the Five Blessings Merchant Association unexpectedly received an uninvited guest.

"Five Blessings Merchant Association damn it!"

Nine Heavens of Astral Wind on the clouds, a huge Iron Fan Law Treasure shuttled rapidly, above a young man in a brocade robe and handsome features, with a gloomy face.

"Innate Dao Body... that is Xie's outstanding descendant who lives outside the country. Xia Clan actually took it upon himself to seek the far away from the near and sent Xie's daughter to the Proud Moon Palace!"

(End of chapter)