Moving House

"All the information is in Divine Firmament Palace. Look it over, and if you still have any questions afterward, you can come ask me again!"

Wang Xu turned and replied with a smile, then left.

In the elevator, as he thought over everything that had just happened, Wang Xu hesitated briefly before taking out his phone.

"A War Venerable seed shouldn't be stuck in a place like Crimson Cloud City. What a waste..."

In the examination room.

Once Wang Xu's figure had disappeared, Tang Hong spoke with a hearty laugh.

"Come on, let's head downstairs first. My treat today—I'll buy you a drink and give you a proper welcome."

Tang Hong threw an arm over Ye Cang's shoulder and warmly invited him.

"I can't refuse your kind offer, Hall Master Tang. Thank you again!"

"Hey! Don't call me Hall Master Tang. If you don't mind, just call me Big Brother Tang."

Tang Hong waved a hand, then grinned and raised his eyebrows.

"When you break through to War Venerable someday, I'll be able to brag to my friends that I once ate with a War Venerable. They'll be green with envy!"

Soon, the two of them arrived downstairs.

Looking at the surrounding high-rises, Ye Cang turned to Tang Hong.

"Big Brother Tang, about that house..."

"I know. I'll get in touch about it in a moment. I remember there's a vacant villa not far from my place. The location and surroundings are both nice. You can take a look on your phone first."

As he spoke, Tang Hong tapped on his phone and handed it over.

The screen showed information about the villa, including its location and layout.

Ye Cang took the phone, glanced over the details, and made up his mind.

"This will do. I'll take it!"

Ye Cang returned the phone and casually asked:

"How soon can I move in?"

"What's the rush? Is something going on?"

"Heh, no. I've just never lived in a villa before, so..."

Tang Hong didn't believe Ye Cang's flimsy excuse for a second.

On top of that, Ye Cang had rushed over so late to take the martial artist examination. Tang Hong guessed something must have happened, and that Ye Cang had come seeking the martial arts hall's protection.

If someone with cultivation close to General level couldn't handle the problem himself, there were two possibilities: either his enemy was backed by a powerful force, or he needed to find a safe place for his family before they were threatened.

And if someone dared to use force openly in Crimson Cloud City, that force was probably no small fry.

After all, only the great families of Crimson Cloud City would dare risk offending the Martial Artist Administration Bureau.

But now that Ye Cang had joined Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall—and was even a prospective War Venerable seed—Tang Hong didn't want anything to happen to him.

Tang Hong eyed Ye Cang suspiciously, then spoke up.

"Don't worry about the house. The villa that comes with General-level status has everything you need. You can move right in."

"I'll send a few cleaners over now to tidy the place up. I guarantee you'll be able to move in tomorrow morning!"

With that, he patted Ye Cang on the shoulder and reassured him:

"You're a member of Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall now, and you're entitled to General-level benefits. With that kind of status, even Huang Heyu would have to think twice before laying a hand on you."

"Let alone the other family forces. If you run into trouble, just tell me. I'll sort it out."

A trace of gratitude stirred in Ye Cang's heart.

Tang Hong was being so eager and warm because of Ye Cang's potential.

Still, at least for now, Tang Hong was treating him well.

"Thank you, Big Brother Tang. I just need to get my family settled. I can handle my own problems."

Ye Cang thanked him sincerely.

"That's good!"

Tang Hong nodded, then pulled Ye Cang along toward the exit.

"Come on! Don't overthink it. Let's eat first!"

The next morning, after waking up, Ye Cang called Tang Hong to let him know, then returned home to pack.

He was on his own and didn't have much to move.

A short while later, he finished packing and drove straight to the residential area for General-level martial artists at Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall.

On the way, he notified Lin Yan and the others.

About half an hour later, he reached his destination.

Villa No. 36!

The surroundings were quite pleasant.

Looking up, he saw an elegant three-story villa with an enormous terrace.

When he arrived, Lin Yan and the others were already waiting downstairs.

Ordinarily, they wouldn't have been allowed into this area.

But with Tang Hong's help, that was no problem.

When they saw him arrive, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

Ye Cang glanced at the group, then shifted his gaze to the side.

Wu Guang and his family were standing there.

With modern medical technology, ordinary injuries could be healed in no time.

Even someone like Wu Guang, who had been on the verge of becoming a cripple and death, had been stabilized after more than ten hours of treatment. He only needed regular injections of the appropriate restorative medicine to maintain normal bodily functions.

But to make a full recovery, he still needed Dragon Marrow Paste.

Lin Yan was a martial artist and had already joined Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall, so he had a place to live in the martial artist district.

He was the only one who had come this time, to help get everyone settled.

The other three weren't martial artists yet, which was why they needed protection.

But with all three families together, there were thirteen people in total. The villa was spacious, but with so many people there, it still felt a little cramped.

"Ye Cang, isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to move in like this?"

Shi Feng looked at Ye Cang awkwardly, and Bai Yuanliang looked just as embarrassed.

"Brother Ye Cang, we've dragged you into this!"

Wu Guang was already awake and spoke softly as well.

Hearing that, Ye Cang waved a hand.

"No! This all happened because I killed Xue Qing. If anything, I'm the one who dragged you into it."

"But don't worry. Once I deal with Xue Long, everything can go back to normal."

After signing the paperwork, he led everyone inside.

By the time Ye Cang had arranged everyone's rooms, more than half the day had passed.

By then, Shi Feng and Bai Yuanliang's families had already prepared lunch.

"Sorry to trouble you all!"

Ye Cang said with a smile.

"Not at all. We're the ones imposing on you."

Shi Feng's father spoke hastily, looking ill at ease.

Seeing this, Ye Wen smiled faintly.

"Don't say that, Uncle. Rest assured, I'll take care of everything soon."

After they finished a warm and cheerful meal, Ye Cang went to the training room on the second floor.

Lin Yan and the others followed him up.

"Ye Cang, have you heard the latest news?"

Lin Yan looked grim. The others did too, fear lurking in their eyes.

"What news?"

Ye Cang looked at Lin Yan curiously. He'd been busy all morning and hadn't had time to check the latest news.

"Xue Long announced at ten this morning that he's broken through to War Venerable. He's holding an Ascension Banquet in three days and has invited all the great families of Crimson Cloud City."

"I heard City Lord Huang Heyu will go to congratulate him. He may even invite Xue Long to join the Huang Family."

"If Xue Long finds out his younger brother died at our hands, we probably won't have a chance of surviving in Crimson Cloud City."

Lin Yan's face was full of despair and helplessness.

That was a War Venerable!

The gap between one and a General was like the difference between heaven and earth.

And countless martial artists in Crimson Cloud City were stuck at the peak of General level, unable to break through.

No matter how formidable Ye Cang was, how could he stand against Xue Long?

Were they supposed to hide here forever?

Besides, they weren't Generals. They were only temporary residents here and couldn't stay for long.

"War Venerable?"

Ye Cang was also startled by the news. He quickly opened his phone, and sure enough, the announcement that Xue Long had broken through to War Venerable had already shot to the top of the trending list.

After reading it, Ye Cang's mood barely changed.

"So what if he's a War Venerable? With the system, it won't take long for me to reach that level too!"

Seeing the others' gloomy faces, Ye Cang smiled easily.

"Don't worry. It won't be long!"