Hu Yan Lanruo

Shen Yue could never have imagined that the three Silver-ranked subordinates sent by the Sacred Family had already been targeted by Chen Linjian. Chen Linjian would definitely try every means to lure and kill those three people!

If Chen Linjian had known those three were from the Sacred Family, he might have held back. But upon hearing Nie Li say they were likely from the Dark Guild, Chen Linjian would certainly show no mercy!

Trying to play me? You're still too green! Nie Li didn't even need to act himself to crush Shen Yue!

Ye Ziyun was a good girl. Knowing that Nie Li beside her was a treasure trove, she would occasionally ask him about inscriptions and martial skills, and Nie Li answered them one by one.

The way the two of them chatted and laughed made the surrounding boys reveal envious and jealous expressions.

It had to be said that the beautiful and moving Ye Ziyun was definitely the goddess in the hearts of these boys. Due to Ye Ziyun's noble status, many boys dared not approach her, always feeling very inferior when facing her. Moreover, Ye Ziyun's slightly cold personality gave people a strong sense of distance.

Although they admired Ye Ziyun, they didn't even have the courage to strike up a conversation with her.

Yet, when Ye Ziyun chatted with Nie Li, she was so casual and natural, her elegant smile making hearts flutter.

The surrounding boys couldn't help but secretly steal glances, casting their gazes over.

Looking at the smiling Ye Ziyun, Nie Li couldn't help but recall his past life. Ye Ziyun back then was even more captivating than she was now. When would this little lass in front of him grow up to become that charming and alluring young woman?

Seeing Nie Li staring at her, Ye Ziyun couldn't help but blush, lowering her head, unsure what she was thinking. She recalled Nie Li's bold confession in class. She used to find it bothersome, but now, she couldn't quite describe her feelings.

Whenever she thought about this matter when facing Nie Li, Ye Ziyun couldn't help but feel a little shy.

However, between Nie Li and Xiao Ninger, there also seemed to be a hint of ambiguous affection.

Just as Nie Li and Ye Ziyun were chatting, waves of Soul Power fluctuations came from the jungle behind them, indicating a fierce battle was taking place.

Three strangers at the Silver rank were surrounded by Chen Linjian leading five Silver-ranked powerhouses.

"Speak, what exactly is your origin? What do you want? If you don't speak, don't blame me for being merciless!" Chen Linjian's sword eyebrows shot up as he roared in cold anger.

Due to the threat of demon beasts, the various families of the City of Brilliance were very united and generally did not kill members of other families, except for the Dark Guild. The Dark Guild members were a bunch of murderers. If they were confirmed to be from the Dark Guild, Chen Linjian would absolutely not hold back.

The three Silver-ranked experts exchanged glances. They never dared to reveal that they were from the Sacred Family. If investigated, it would bring immense trouble to their main family! The three Silver experts said nothing and charged out with their men.

"Since you won't reveal your identities, don't blame me for being impolite!" Seeing their silence, Chen Linjian became certain they were from the Dark Guild and shouted, "Kill them!"

If they were from other families, Chen Linjian would generally not act ruthlessly, but if they were from the Dark Guild, he couldn't hold back!

Chen Linjian's subordinates swarmed forward, and the two sides engaged in a fierce battle. Amidst flashing blades and sword light, after a fierce fight, one of the three Silver-ranked experts died, and two escaped. The two who escaped were also heavily wounded.

Upon hearing this news, Shen Yue nearly went mad. He had arranged for three Silver-ranked experts to deal with Nie Li, but unexpectedly, Chen Linjian had ruined his plan. What he didn't know was that Nie Li had provided Chen Linjian with the information, which led to Chen Linjian's intervention.

"It seems I have to do it myself!" Shen Yue's heart turned grim. He brought six people, including three Bronze 1-star and three Bronze 2-star cultivators. The reason he suffered a loss against Nie Li last time was that he didn't know Nie Li was wearing a full set of Bronze armor. If he had attacked Nie Li's head or other vital areas from the start, he didn't believe Nie Li could have dodged it!

Seeing Shen Yue's grim expression, Nie Li knew this guy was definitely plotting something sinister again.

A moment later, Chen Linjian returned with five Silver experts.

"Young Master Chen, who exactly were those three people?" a friend of Chen Linjian asked.

"From my estimation, they should be from the Dark Guild!" Chen Linjian replied.

"So they were from the Dark Guild, they deserved to die!"

Hearing their discussion, Shen Yue's expression twitched. Chen Linjian had mistaken his three subordinates for Dark Guild members, which led him to act ruthlessly. Otherwise, he would have just driven them away. But he couldn't say anything; he couldn't possibly tell others that those three were sent by the Sacred Family, could he?

One subordinate died for nothing, and the other two had disappeared somewhere. No matter how much bitterness he felt, Shen Yue could only swallow it.

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That damned Nie Li!

Knowing that Chen Linjian valued Nie Li highly, Nie Li's status within the group also began to rise. Some of Chen Linjian's friends also started seeking out Nie Li for conversations.

"My name is Hu Yan Lanruo, a friend of Young Master Chen, from the Hu Yan Family," Hu Yan Lanruo said with a slight smile. She looked about sixteen or seventeen, with a hot and extremely sexy figure, especially the peaks on her chest, which were simply domineering. Her white silk dress could barely conceal the deep cleavage, which trembled slightly as she walked. Her eyes flickered, revealing a hint of seductiveness.

This woman was definitely a stunner!

Although the Hu Yan Family was not one of the three peak families, it was still a relatively strong one among the magnate families.

"Hello, my name is Nie Li!" Nie Li glanced at Hu Yan Lanruo and said calmly, not swayed by her beauty. He had some impression of this Hu Yan Lanruo. Hu Yan Lanruo's talent was also very high; she was already at the Silver 3-star level. In a few years, Hu Yan Lanruo would become the acting head of the Hu Yan Family.

If anyone thought Hu Yan Lanruo was a delicate and frail young girl, they would be gravely mistaken. To become a high-ranking member of a family, even just an acting head, was impossible without some capability.

Hu Yan Lanruo was a little surprised that Nie Li was unmoved by her beauty. At Nie Li's age, he understood matters between men and women. Many boys in front of her would blush and couldn't even walk properly, yet Nie Li remained composed.

Some boys would often stare at her chest and hips with lustful eyes, but although Nie Li looked directly at her, his gaze was clear and he seemed to ignore her seductive figure.

Hu Yan Lanruo developed a sense of closeness and goodwill towards this young man, Nie Li.

"I'm a few years older than you, so you can call me Sister Lanruo from now on," Hu Yan Lanruo said with a smile.

"Call you sister...?" Nie Li seemed a bit hesitant. He wondered what Hu Yan Lanruo's reaction would be if she knew his true age.

"What, you don't want to?" Hu Yan Lanruo giggled.

Ye Ziyun, standing beside Nie Li, had never had a good impression of Hu Yan Lanruo. Hearing Hu Yan Lanruo's giggle, she turned her head away impatiently.

Although Ye Ziyun wasn't as sexy as Hu Yan Lanruo, the elegant aura she exuded was something Hu Yan Lanruo couldn't compare to. Moreover, in a few more years, Ye Ziyun would be far more captivating than Hu Yan Lanruo. Ye Ziyun had already set Nie Li's standards very high, so even with a beauty like Hu Yan Lanruo standing before him, Nie Li's gaze remained steady.

Hu Yan Lanruo blinked her eyes; she was quite interested in Nie Li.

Seeing the charming Ye Ziyun standing beside Nie Li, and then engaging in lively conversation with the hot and sexy Hu Yan Lanruo, aroused the displeasure of several men.

A man walked towards them. He was tall and slender, dressed in a white robe, giving off the air of a dashing young nobleman. However, his skin was a bit pale, and his steps seemed unsteady. His name was Chu Yuan, and he was also the son of a Magnate Family.

His gaze swept over Ye Ziyun, a flash of greed in his eyes. Although still young, Ye Ziyun was already showing signs of being a femme fatale, destined to become a beauty who could topple kingdoms.

Unfortunately, he knew that Ye Ziyun's noble status was far beyond his reach!

In comparison, Hu Yan Lanruo's status was similar to his. If he could win her over, it would be very beneficial to his standing within the family. Hu Yan Lanruo's fiery figure made his heart burn even hotter.

"What are you guys talking about? Can I join you?" Chu Yuan asked with a smile, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes as he looked at Nie Li. According to the information he had, Nie Li was from a small family and hadn't even reached Bronze 1-star. Furthermore, Nie Li had offended the Sacred Family. Although the Sacred Family hadn't dealt with Nie Li yet, did Nie Li really think he could continue to be so arrogant? He was underestimating the Sacred Family too much!

"We're discussing inscription patterns," Hu Yan Lanruo said, making up an excuse. She showed a look of disgust and impatience. She didn't like Chu Yuan, but the Chu clan behind him held a very important position in the City of Brilliance, so she could only maintain superficial harmony.

"Inscription patterns are my specialty. Lanruo, if you have any questions, you can come to me. My research in inscription patterns is much more proficient than that of a thirteen-year-old child!" Chu Yuan chuckled, a hint of arrogance flashing across his face.

Ye Ziyun, however, felt somewhat unconvinced. No matter how proficient Chu Yuan was in inscription patterns, could he compare to her Aunt Xue? Yet, even Aunt Xue had personally admitted that Nie Li was an extraordinary inscription master!

Presumptuous, Hu Yan Lanruo scoffed inwardly. The reason she had taken a slight interest in Nie Li was because he had recognized the origin of Crimson Flame Explosion at a glance. If he weren't extremely proficient in inscription patterns, how could he know that Crimson Flame Explosion came from the Thunder Fire Sacred Codex? Most people probably hadn't even seen the Thunder Fire Sacred Codex, so this couldn't be explained by sheer luck.

"I don't think so. Age doesn't always represent everything. There are always people who break the boundaries of age, what we commonly call geniuses," Hu Yan Lanruo said, her gaze sweeping over Nie Li with a hint of flirtatiousness.

Hu Yan Lanruo thought Nie Li was a genius? Chu Yuan sneered. He didn't deny that Ye Ziyun was a genius; she had already broken through to Bronze 1-star at such a young age. As for Nie Li, he only had a Red Soul Sea and his Soul Power was ridiculously low. If someone like that could be called a genius, then geniuses would be too worthless!

Even if he knew a little about inscription patterns, so what? The City of Brilliance respected the strong. Only the strong could earn the respect of others!

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