Wangxian Dao Sect's Overture, Targeting Crescent Moon Valley!

Three-thousand-year-old Blood Essence Stones, thousand-year-old Flesh Ganoderma, two-thousand-year-old Snow Spirit Ginseng, Earth-grade Heavenly Spirit Pills, Earth-grade Armor, Heaven-grade Soul Banners... and so on. These precious items were all present in considerable amounts within these few storage rings.

The combined treasures of the Nine Splendor Sect and the Ye Family likely wouldn't even amount to one-tenth of the value of these items.

"Elders, aren't these... a bit excessive?"

Chu Yun looked at Fang Zili and Yang Muqian with a meaningful gaze and spoke.

"How so?"

"These are all rightfully yours, Your Highness."

"The Nine Splendor Sect and the Ye Family have displeased Your Highness, and the incident occurred in Qingzhou. As the overlord of Qingzhou, it is only right that our Wangxian Dao Sect makes some gesture."

"To show our sincerity," Yang Muqian said with a smile.

Chu Yun understood their meaning immediately.

He thought for a moment and replied, "Very well."

"I accept this sincerity from your esteemed sect."

"Elders, how long do you plan to stay in the Imperial City this time?"

"If you have nothing pressing, why not stay at my residence?"

No one would give such valuable gifts without reason.

The Wangxian Dao Sect's actions could only mean one of two things.

First, they had something to ask for.

The second was that they intended to curry favor with him, meaning they wanted to befriend him.

In Chu Yun's opinion, the first possibility was unlikely.

He leaned more towards the Wangxian Dao Sect wanting to proactively befriend him, or perhaps... align themselves with him?

"We don't have any urgent matters this time and aren't in a hurry to leave."

"Since Ninth Prince has extended the invitation, we shall impose upon you." Fang Zili said with a faint smile.

"Certainly."

"Atai, immediately prepare two of the best guest rooms!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Chu Yun called out, directly instructing Atai to handle it.

At this moment, Fang Zili's eyes darted, and his aged face calmly inquired, "Ninth Prince, when we came, the Sect Master specifically instructed us to say that if Your Highness needs any help from the Wangxian Dao Sect, please do not hesitate to ask."

"We will definitely assist you with all our might!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yun's expression turned serious as he nodded. "Your esteemed Sect Master is truly thoughtful."

"Elders, when you return, please convey my gratitude to him."

"Ninth Prince is too kind."

After chatting for a while longer, Chu Yun personally hosted a banquet for the two of them.

The feast lasted until late into the night before they each retired to their rooms.

Chu Yun, accompanied by Luo Feng, returned to his own chambers.

"Your Highness, the Wangxian Dao Sect's overture was rather unexpected."

"It seems they intend to place their bets on you?"

Chu Yun's expression was thoughtful. "We can't jump to conclusions just yet."

"Let's observe for now."

"Alright, it's getting late. Commander Luo, you should go and rest."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The next day.

At the Prime Minister's residence.

"Miss, we've found out."

"Yan Song is keeping three mistresses outside and treats them with great importance. The three of them run a small shop within the city. With Yan Song's care, even though they are beautiful, no man dares to harbor any improper intentions towards them."

The beautiful woman reported to Meng Ruoxue.

"He certainly knows how to enjoy himself."

"I've heard my father mention him a few times before. Although Yan Song is old, his lustful heart is still alive. At the same time, he is also a man of loyalty and righteousness towards women."

"Since that's the case, then let him fulfill that old saying."

"'To die beneath the peony, even as a ghost, one can still be romantic.'"

"How are those three women now?"

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Meng Ruoxue's expression remained as cold and distant as ever.

"I've already had someone drug them and bring them out of the city. They're most likely at Crescent Moon Valley by now."

"The recording stones are also ready. We just need the young lady's command to begin the operation."

The beautiful woman was well-prepared and spoke to Meng Ruoxue with utmost respect.

"Then tonight it is."

"You will personally deliver this recording stone to the Yan residence. Let him know that if he wants to save them, he must come to Crescent Moon Valley alone," Meng Ruoxue said calmly.

"Yes, young lady!"

Following that, as dusk approached, Meng Ruoxue concealed her presence and quietly left the city.

She headed to Crescent Moon Valley in advance, waiting for Yan Song's arrival.

Meanwhile, at the Ninth Prince's manor.

Chu Yun had just finished fishing in the pond in his backyard when the Sky Demoness arrived.

"Xin'er?"

Seeing the Sky Demoness arrive again, Chu Yun subconsciously said.

However, he was a bit confused. Chu Yuan should be waiting in the Eastern Palace for dinner at this time. Why would she come to his manor?

Could it be...

"Stop guessing."

"This is my main body. My clone is still in the Eastern Palace."

Seeing the confusion on Chu Yun's face, the Sky Demoness immediately explained.

Hearing this, Chu Yun couldn't help but look at her more closely.

Unfortunately, judging solely by their appearance and aura, there was almost no difference between the Sky Demoness's main body and her clone.

"Xin'er, did you come because Meng Ruoxue is making her move?" Chu Yun asked.

The Sky Demoness nodded: "Yes."

"Tonight, at Crescent Moon Valley outside the city. She's set up formations in the valley, waiting to lure the prey into the trap."

"She plans to use Yan Song, the Grand Elder of the Yan family, who has several concubines he keeps outside the city, to threaten him and lure him there, thus refining and killing him."

Chu Yun was somewhat surprised to hear that Meng Ruoxue's target was Yan Song, the Grand Elder of the Yan family.

What a coincidence.

The Yan family was one of the targets he intended to win over.

It seemed he had to save this Grand Elder of the Yan family no matter what.

"I understand."

"But Xin'er, I'm very curious, how did you know about Meng Ruoxue's plan?" Chu Yun asked curiously.

The Sky Demoness did not hide it from him: "She had a good reincarnation and her reputation is significant enough. Therefore, it wasn't difficult for me to control some people around her."

"She has some death warriors under her command, and at least half of them have had their souls secretly controlled by me."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yun was truly shocked.

Half of Meng Ruoxue's death warriors were controlled by Xin'er.

It seemed that having a good reincarnation wasn't always truly good.

The two women, one in the light and one in the dark.

Although Meng Ruoxue possessed resources and information that the Sky Demoness couldn't match, the Sky Demoness was in the shadows, and Meng Ruoxue couldn't pinpoint her enemy. Both had their advantages and disadvantages, their strengths and weaknesses.

"Alright then."

"It's getting dark. Let's head out of the city now and rush to Crescent Moon Valley."

The Sky Demoness asked, "You're going alone? Isn't Wan Lei coming?"

The Sky Demoness didn't know that Chu Yun could control the Evil Infant, and he hadn't used it yet.

Therefore, she felt that going alone, even with Chu Yun's excellent talent, his current cultivation level was not enough to contend with Meng Ruoxue.

Chu Yun raised an eyebrow: "What are you saying? Who are you looking down on?"

"Since I dare to go alone, I naturally have my confidence."

"Alright, stop rambling. Let's go."

The Sky Demoness was half-believing, but in the end, she chose to trust him.

Chu Yun ordered Luo Feng to stay at the manor and to say he had gone to bed early if anyone came looking for him.

Afterward, Chu Yun and the Sky Demoness left the city together and headed towards Crescent Moon Valley outside the city.