The Lan Family Temporarily Disbanded

After some time had passed, Zanghai City had returned to normal.

People once again worked from sunrise to sunset.

But the Yan Family had arrived, and the crisis the Westwind Lion King had spoken of was still looming.

The Westwind Lion King lay sprawled atop a huge Wind Spirit Stone in the Palace and went on sleeping without a care.

Over at the City Guard Team, Yang Sanjin had been searching for Ye Chen for over ten days.

But his superiors told him that all information on Ye Chen was confidential.

That was Bai Zhan's doing. As Ye Chen's senior, and with Zanghai City under his watch, he naturally wanted to help him.

Meanwhile, the City Lord had sunk into thought, relieved that nothing else had happened.

Otherwise, he might not have remained City Lord for much longer...

The Yan Family had also received word about Yan Feng.

"A Lion King in the Bright Moon Realm?" Yan Zhantian narrowed his eyes as he read the message from Yan Zhanbai.

"Third Brother, make the trip," Yan Zhantian said with a smile to the figure behind him.

Yan Zhanren stepped forward without protest. "Yes."

Yan Zhanren was rather cold by nature. Or perhaps it was more accurate to say he was a loner.

He spoke plainly, too. And... sparingly.

Yan Zhanbai received Yan Zhantian's notice.

His face went deathly pale as he looked at Yan Zhanhei. "The one coming... is Third Brother."

Cold sweat broke out on Yan Zhanhei's back. Yan Zhanren was a bloodthirsty monster.

Every time he struck, rivers of blood flowed.

If the killing failed to satisfy him, he would slaughter his own people too.

Worse, Yan Zhantian was extremely fond of this younger brother of his...

Yan Zhanren obeyed orders and got things done efficiently.

So Yan Zhantian had always turned a blind eye to him killing their own people.

Earlier, Ye Chen had been strolling through the school.

Rumors had once spread that he was arrogant and overbearing, and that there was something wrong with his character.

But after the Lion King's roar and the incident with Dong Shizhang...

His haters had become fans. Just like that.

Ye Chen instantly became a star on campus.

Some girls even sent him love letters, but Ye Chen had no plans to date anyone yet.

Naturally, he turned them all down.

"Today's draw is here: Basic Swordsmanship +1."

Ye Chen was stunned. Well, look at that. Swordsmanship, finally!

He wore an odd expression, unsure what to make of it.

There had to be something rigged about this system. Every time it gave him something good, it followed up with a pile of useless stuff.

"Next time, just say my reward's here, okay? Stop calling it a draw. I only drew anything those first few times. Haven't you handed out every reward since then yourself?!" Ye Chen grumbled.

"Oh? Then I won't bother telling you. I'll just toss it in front of you and let you see for yourself," the system said airily.

Ye Chen ignored it.

He held the little blue orb in his hand, and a rush of knowledge surged into his mind.

The fundamental sword techniques were now etched into his memory.

"Tsk. This is Basic Swordsmanship?"

"I said it was Basic Swordsmanship. I never said whose."

Ye Chen was speechless. Fine. You win.

"Of course I do. No need to flatter me."

Ye Chen considered the techniques. Wood Release had come with a matching Sage Body.

So this swordsmanship... could it be Yamamoto Genryūsai's?

That would make sense. As the wielder of Ryūjin Jakka, his swordsmanship would surely be the best match for it.

Because Ye Chen had been looking for sword techniques, Zhang Daosheng had mentioned it to Bai Zhan in passing.

Bai Zhan immediately sent several sword manuals from the military to Ye Chen's home.

Ye Chen was touched by the gesture and gratefully accepted them.

But he had no intention of studying them. If the system meant to teach him every technique that old man knew, he would have no need for any others.

With that settled, Ye Chen went right back to taking it easy!

Why practice moves? Why practice with a sword?

Focus on studying the Breathing Technique! Focus on cultivation!

That night, Yan Zhanren entered Zanghai City.

Suppressing his urge to kill, he found Yan Zhanbai and the others.

"Third Brother, you're here." Yan Zhanbai greeted him respectfully.

The man was unnerving. Of the eight elders, Yan Zhanren was the most vicious.

Yan Zhanren said nothing. He merely glanced at Yan Zhanbai.

Yan Zhanbai understood at once. "Third Brother, we don't have much information yet. All we know is that the Second Young Master disappeared at the Lan Family's estate..."

"I checked with the family earlier. It seems the Second Young Master bought a visit to a Secret Realm, so I think he may have entered it with someone from the Lan Family..."

Yan Zhanhei stood nearby, not daring to say a word. Yan Zhanren paid him no mind, but when Yan Zhanbai paused...

A fierce look crossed his face. "Continue."

"I wanted to investigate, but somehow the Lan Family managed to secure the protection of a Bright Moon Realm Mutant Beast..."

Yan Zhanren laughed openly. "A Bright Moon Realm Mutant Beast? Interesting. I'll go meet him tomorrow."

At the Lan Family's estate, the Westwind Lion King suddenly woke and stood, looking toward Yan Zhanren's location.

"...That killing intent. Whoever's coming means trouble."

The Westwind Lion King was annoyed. He had agreed to guard Zanghai City so he could take it easy. How had he ended up as their hired muscle?

I've gotten myself roped into this. What a pain...

Lan Batian was sound asleep when the Westwind Lion King woke him.

"Blue Kid, wake up."

Lan Batian snapped awake. He was a Sea-Overturning Realm powerhouse, after all.

Being ready for a fight in an instant was easy enough for him.

"Get a bigger Storage Ring. Tomorrow, hide the Wind Spirit Stone and Ice Spirit Stone. Pack away anything valuable in your house, too, and send the servants home." The Westwind Lion King waved a paw, and a gust of wind slammed Lan Batian against the wall.

"Brother Westwind, it's the middle of the night..." Lan Batian grumbled.

But the Westwind Lion King's next words sent a shiver through him.

"The Yan Family has sent someone in the Bright Moon Realm... It's going to be a tough fight."

Lan Batian had barely fallen from the wall and landed on his feet when he roared.

"Everyone, assemble!"

The entire Lan Family woke with a start!

Within five minutes, all forty-odd members of the household had gathered.

"Listen up. In a moment, each of you will collect a hundred thousand yuan from the Butler, then take some time off. I'll let you know when to come back." Lan Batian glanced over the crowd and got straight to the point.

"You won't find a ride at this hour. Take the cars from the garage, but don't scratch them."

Everyone was baffled. Had their family head lost his mind in the middle of the night?

Lan Batian turned to Lan Lengshuang.

He handed her a Storage Ring.

"Stay at the school for a few days. I've already spoken to Old Zhang. He'll arrange a place for you."

Lan Lengshuang drew a sharp breath. Countless explanations flashed through her mind.

Only one seemed likely!

The Yan Family... had sent someone stronger!

Someone so strong that even Little Westwind wasn't sure he could win.