Yan Ruyu's Guidance, Horizon Pavilion's Way of Survival

But whether I'll die or not, that's definitely not the case.

After leaving the Secret Realm, he did not make any effort to conceal his whereabouts.

If Yan Ruyu really wanted to kill him, he definitely wouldn't be alive now.

More importantly, Zhang Xuanchen did not sense any killing intent when he saw Elder Xu.

His tone remained the same as before.

There are only two possibilities.

First, Elder Xu was extremely good at hiding his abilities.

Secondly, they don't care at all whether they have any fortuitous opportunity.

He leans towards the second possibility.

He bowed slightly to Elder Xu and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Xu."

Elder Xu nodded and turned to walk upstairs.

Zhang Xuanchen followed.

The shopkeeper next to the counter showed no surprise at what he saw.

Although Zhang Ershao has not come here in the past year and a half.

But I used to come here often.

Miss Yan brought him here when he was just a ten-year-old kid.

He knew it all too well.

Inside a private room on the fourth floor.

Yan Ruyu leaned against the bed, wearing a purple gauze dress, her snow-white skin captivating.

Her proud, majestic breasts seemed ready to burst forth.

The deep ravines are clearly visible.

Her alluring face blinked her peach blossom eyes as she smiled at the handsome young man in a white robe standing in the corner of the room.

That incredibly seductive voice drifted out:

"Little brother, it's been a while, don't you recognize your big sister?"

Are you afraid your sister will eat you because you're so far away?

After you entered the Secret Realm, your sister couldn't eat or drink, worrying about your safety and fearing that something might happen to you.

I've been longing for your return day and night, but your current behavior has truly disappointed me.

You heartless man, how could you do this to your sister who cared for you?

As she spoke, two tears actually streamed down her face, and her voice trembled slightly.

Although I did have some ulterior motives when I first met Zhang Xuanchen, and still do now, after so many years of getting along, I have long regarded him as my younger brother and family.

Although there's an element of pretense going on now, the sadness is real.

She could sense that Zhang Xuanchen didn't fully trust her, which was normal, given her status; she understood and appreciated his wariness.

Only in this way can one survive longer in this dog-eat-dog world.

Upon seeing Yan Ruyu actually cry, Zhang Xuanchen panicked for a moment. Over the years, Yan Ruyu had helped him a lot, and also helped the Zhang Family a lot.

Putting aside other things, the Third Stage Ice Attribute Cultivation Method that Zhang Xuanbing practiced, which could directly lead to the Golden Core stage, was obtained through Yan Ruyu's efforts.

Otherwise, where would the Zhang Family have gotten Third Stage Ice Attribute Cultivation Method?

It's possible that Zhang Xuanbing has already been sent to the Nascent Soul Sect.

After all, the Lineage didn't have any good Ice Attribute Cultivation Method at the time, so in order not to delay Zhang Xuanbing's future, they had no choice but to send him to the Nascent Soul Sect.

But as time goes by, coupled with the sectarian mentality, will Zhang Xuanbing still feel a sense of belonging to the Zhang Family?

For this reason alone, he was extremely grateful to Yan Ruyu.

He immediately smiled and coaxed, "Sister Yan, you've misunderstood. I was just keeping my distance because you're still in bed, and it wouldn't be appropriate to be too close. I was afraid it would affect your reputation if word got out, so I kept my distance."

It's not what you think.

Moreover, I've seen and appreciated how good Sister Yan has been to me; she's one of the people I trust most.

"Oh? It's not what I thought? What did I think? Did you guess what my sister was thinking?"

When she heard Zhang Xuanchen say that he was one of the people she trusted most, a hint of joy flashed through her heart.

It seems I still hold some place in his heart.

She slowly stood up from the bed, without putting on shoes, and simply threw back the bed curtains, walking barefoot to the tea table.

He looked at Zhang Xuanchen with a mocking expression.

Zhang Xuanchen knew he was in trouble, because he had fallen into the other party's trap due to his nervousness.

He's still not mature enough.

By saying this, wasn't it making it clear that he was somewhat distrustful of her and, having seized the fortuitous opportunity, intentionally wanted to keep his distance?

After all, Yan Ruyu didn't say what she was thinking.

Zhang Xuanchen coughed twice to cover his embarrassment, then walked to Yan Ruyu's side and poured her a cup of Spirit Tea.

He gave an awkward laugh and said apologetically:

"Sister Yan, please be magnanimous and let me off the hook."

Yan Ruyu's expression upon seeing Zhang Xuanchen's expression was exactly what she had expected.

He opened his mouth and said:

"Okay."

"Since you've realized your mistake, I won't make things difficult for you."

Then a faint light flashed in his eyes.

He suddenly moved closer to Zhang Xuanchen.

Her breath was sweet as orchids as she spoke, "The heavenly materials and earthly treasures needed for the Heavenly Dao Foundation are not Zhang Family can gather in a short time. You received the inheritance of Profound Dragon Venerable, right?"

Zhang Xuanchen's face was blank.

I was greatly shocked.

Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman so close to him.

He gave a wry smile, "Sister Yan, you really can't hide anything from me."

I feel like I have no secrets from you.

He had originally wondered if Yan Ruyu knew about the matter between Profound Dragon Venerable and Blood Fiend Demon Lord.

But now someone has seen right through me.

That makes sense.

After all, if Luo Lingshuang knew about this, how could the mysterious Horizon Restaurant not know?

Hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Yan Ruyu chuckled, patted Zhang Xuanchen's head, and sat back down in her seat.

Is that why you've always maintained that slight wariness towards me?

Actually, there's no need for that, because I know a little about not only you, but also the direct descendants of those Spirit Transformation forces in the Central Land Immortal Continent.

You can consider my help as an investment, and of course, it also includes appreciation.

This is the way my Horizon Pavilion, or rather Horizon Restaurant, survives.

Do you know why Horizon Restaurant, with branches all over the South Sea Immortal Continent, earns countless Spirit Stones, yet no one dares to rob it?

"That's naturally because of their strength."

Zhang Xuanchen replied without hesitation.

The popularity of Horizon Restaurant is undeniable; both its accommodations and its food are extremely popular.

Especially hotel stays.

Because Horizon Restaurant has a rule that no one can take action inside the Horizon Restaurant.

It can be said that Horizon Restaurant is the safest place in the cultivation world.

To this day, no one has dared to break this rule.

Because everyone who fought at Horizon Restaurant died, without exception.

The reason they dared to formulate such domineering rules, and that no one dared to resist, was naturally because of their strength, and absolutely so.

Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's reply, Yan Ruyu smiled and said:

You guessed right, but only one of the reasons.

If you peruse ancient and modern texts, you will find that no power can last forever; all will perish for various reasons.

The reason why my Horizon Pavilion has been able to survive for so long is threefold: first, because of its strength; second, because of its non-competitive nature; and third, because of its many friends.

These three principles are the way for my Horizon Pavilion to survive.

Hearing these three reasons, Zhang Xuanchen was somewhat puzzled. He understood the first and third reasons.

Having many friends implies a close relationship with Yan Ruyu.

If Yan Ruyu helps him now, but his life is in danger in the future, will he stand idly by?

That's definitely not the case; it's the same principle as helping Xiao Yan.

But he didn't quite understand the second one.

Unable to resist asking, "Sister Yan, does 'being indifferent to worldly affairs' mean not getting involved in karma and not getting into conflicts with any forces?"

Yan Ruyu nodded slightly. "Yes, just like us now. Because of our feelings, I might remind you and help you at crucial moments, but I will never eliminate your enemies."

Even if you were killed outside, no one could avenge you.

Non-Self voluntarily leave Horizon Pavilion.

"Wouldn't that mean missing out on a lot of fortuitous opportunity? Some fortuitous opportunity can't be bought even with Spirit Stone, right?"

Yan Ruyu smiled, picked up her teacup, and drank it all in one gulp.

Instead of directly answering Zhang Xuanchen's question, he said softly, "Every force has its own way of surviving. They may have similarities, but they will never be exactly the same."

What I'm talking about is merely the way Horizon Pavilion survives."