Secluded Cultivation Grounds

The events that happened to the Xiao Family spread rapidly throughout the Jia Ma Empire, becoming the talk of the town after people had eaten and drunk their fill.

In fact, if it were just because of what happened to the Xiao Family, it would only spread within Wutan City at most, and would not circulate within the Jia Ma Empire at all.

The reason this matter was able to circulate so widely within the Jia Ma Empire was mainly because it involved Nalan Yanran.

As the eldest daughter of the Nalan Family in the Jia Ma Empire, and a direct disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect Master Jia Ma Empire, Nalan Yanran can almost be said to have the most powerful background in the Jia Ma Empire.

A person with Nalan Yanran's background will always attract attention, especially now that this matter concerns her engagement, which makes it even more of a topic of conversation.

Now, only one day has passed, and different versions of the story about Nalan Yanran's engagement are already circulating outside.

Of course, regardless of the version, they all ultimately lean towards the Three Year Agreement.

"Lin Ming, I think it was this woman named Nalan Yanran who used her power to force someone to annul the engagement," Zi Yan said to Lin Ming, listening to the outsiders' discussions.

"Ultimately, this world is ruled by strength. When you are stronger than others, you can do what you want. Those who are not strong enough can only endure it." Facing Zi Yan, Lin Ming did not talk about who was right or wrong, but spoke of the essence of this world.

Regarding Nalan Yanran's decision to annul the engagement, Lin Ming could only say that they each had their own reasons.

From Xiao Yan's perspective, it's like saying that Nalan Yanran didn't try to break off the engagement when Xiao Yan was powerful, but now that he's fallen from grace, she tries to do so. Doesn't that seem like a typical gold digger? It's like she's bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

From Nalan Yanran's Nalan Yanran, she didn't even know Xiao Yan before, so why should she marry a good-for-nothing like him? Especially now that Nalan Yanran has a bright future ahead of her, it's even more impossible for her to marry a complete stranger.

If you were to switch places with Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, with Xiao Yan still being the genius and Nalan Yanran being a good-for-nothing and ugly, do you think Xiao Yan would marry Nalan Yanran?

In fact, if we're talking about right and wrong in this matter, the only ones who were wrong were Nalan Jie and Xiao Lin, who arranged the marriage between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.

You say you're so close, you can even swear a blood oath among yourselves, so why are you tormenting your own grandchildren?

"Come on, Zi Yan, I'll take you to eat something delicious." Lin Ming hadn't had any of the Imperial City's delicacies for four or five years, and now that he was back, he wanted to take Zi Yan out for a meal.

"Hehe, okay!" Upon hearing that they were going to eat something delicious, Zi Yan's slightly tired expression due to her upcoming advancement instantly vanished, and she nodded happily.

After yesterday's conversation with Tengshan Mittel, Tengshan, Grandpa Liu, and Master Toso Mittel today. Lin Ming guessed that they must have gone to reinforce the energy defenses of Zi Yan's secluded cultivation place.

After the three elders return, Zi Yan will probably have to go into seclusion to advance her cultivation level. So during this time, Lin Ming took Zi Yan out to eat, drink, and have fun to help Zi Yan relax.

A month passed quickly. On this day, Lin Ming had just returned from a delicious meal with Zi Yan when he was informed that the Clan Leader was looking for him and asked Lin Ming to go see the Clan Leader when he had free time.

Upon hearing that the Clan Leader was looking for him, Lin Ming was immediately overjoyed and headed towards the clan with Zi Yan. The fact that the Clan Leader was looking for Lin Ming now meant that the reinforcement of Zi Yan's advancement site had been completed.

During this period, Zi Yan's signs of advancing to the next level became increasingly obvious. Her aura fluctuated, and Zi Yan became increasingly drowsy. These signs all indicated that Zi Yan was on the verge of advancing.

"Clan Leader!" Upon arriving at the clan's headquarters, Lin Ming Tengshan addressed Mittel, who was seated at the head of the table.

"Haha, you're here, have a seat." Tengshan Mittel said with a smile when he saw Lin Ming arrive.

After sitting down with Zi Yan, Lin Ming asked, "Clan Leader, is the place where Zi Yan is in seclusion ready?"

"Haha, you little rascal! Alright, come with me. I called you here to tell you that preparations are complete. Since you're both here now, I'll take you there!" Mittel Tengshan said, putting down his teacup, then stood up and walked towards the back.

Seeing Mittel Tengshan set off, Lin Ming and Zi Yan followed closely behind.

Following Tengshan Mittel the back hall, and into a room, Lin Ming saw Tengshan Mittel a lamp on the wall, causing the desk in the room to slowly move, and a hole appeared in the ground.

"Let's go!" Tengshan Mittel after appearing at the cave entrance, and then took the lead and walked towards the entrance.

Seeing Clan Leader Tengshan Mittel Tengshan slowly walk down the mountain until he disappeared from sight, Lin Ming didn't linger any longer and followed him with Zi Yan.

After Lin Ming and his companions disappeared into the cave, everything in the room returned to its original state, and all traces of Lin Ming arrival were completely erased.

After entering the cave, Lin Ming walked up a man-made staircase. The staircase stretched downwards, its destination unknown.

At intervals along the staircase, a luminous pearl is embedded in the wall, illuminating the staircase so that people can clearly see the path ahead.

After walking for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Lin Ming and the others arrived at an underground platform.

The platform was nearly ten zhang wide, and there were people waiting in front of it. When they saw Mittel Tengshan arrive, they all bowed and greeted him.

"This is the base where the family connects to various secret locations. And the secluded training ground we're heading to now is one of those places," Mittel Tengshan nodded at the way these people were addressed, then spoke to Lin Ming.

Although it was his first time seeing this place, Lin Ming wasn't surprised at all that his large family would have a secret base. So, when faced with Mittel Tengshan's sermon, Lin Ming simply nodded and remembered it.

"Come with me!" Tengshan Mittel again after seeing Lin Ming nod, and then he walked in a southeast direction.

Upon reaching the southeastern edge of the platform, Tengshan Mittel nodded in acknowledgment, and the local personnel immediately retrieved a palanquin-like object from their Storage Ring, then hung it on the iron chains at the edge.

Upon seeing this, Lin Ming's eyes lit up. It reminded Lin Ming of the zipline from his previous life.

And that was exactly what happened. A moment later, Lin Ming and the others entered the sedan chair-like object and then descended rapidly.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the dim environment inside the zipline suddenly became bright, and the speed of the zipline also decreased.

Stepping off the zipline, Lin Ming was quite shocked by the scene ahead that resembled Five Elements Eight Trigrams Formation.