The Stage Is Set, So Begin

The matter of Rootless Person had troubled Yi Xuan for over twenty years. Even after he began researching technology, Yi Xuan had given up any illusions about cultivating immortality.

Even though his own strength is weak, he can still easily subdue Spirit Transformation expert through the high-tech means at his disposal.

That's what they say, but being in the Cultivation Realm, how could Yi Xuan be content to be a cripple for the rest of his life?

Right now, isn't the secret technique in Hai Qingshi's hands exactly what Yi Xuan longed for but couldn't obtain?

However, Yi Xuan also understood that this level of secret technique was definitely not something Hai Qingshi could possess; it was most likely provided to him by the Elder Hai he mentioned.

Regardless of where this secret technique came from, the fact that Hai Qingshi could use it means that he has mastered it. As long as he is captured, Yi Xuan can escape the awkward predicament of Rootless Person.

But the current situation is somewhat complicated.

No wonder Hai Yue, knowing full well that his youngest son had died at Yi Xuan's hands, pretended to be unaware of the situation and even invited Yi Xuan to a banquet at his residence.

It turned out that they couldn't gauge Yi Xuan's strength, so they planned to bring in outside help to take Yi Xuan down together.

Yi Xuan also learned from Liu Yusen that Xing Qi of East Yan City, and Hai Yue, the city lord of North Wave City, both possessed the strength of the Middle Spirit Transformation Stage.

The combined attack of two Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators was nothing to Yi Xuan.

If this were on the mainland, Yi Xuan could have eliminated them directly without even waiting for the two to make a move, thus avoiding any unforeseen complications.

But don't forget that this is the Eternal Sea.

Moreover, the two are city lords in the Eternal Sea. If Yi Xuan direct attack, especially without any reason, it would be tantamount to provoking the entire Sea Clan.

And don't forget, Yi Xuan's main purpose in coming to the Eternal Sea was to find Mu Anqing's whereabouts. If he really killed two Sea Clan city lords, then he would be in big trouble. As a Human Clan, he might not even be able to stand in the Eternal Sea, let alone gather information.

Yi Xuan rubbed his temples, realizing for the first time that sometimes having power isn't enough to solve all problems.

Of course, this excludes those powers capable of suppressing an entire realm.

If Yi Xuan truly possessed that kind of power, then what would be the point of the Eternal Sea?

The Sea Clan, intimidated by Yi Xuan's strength, eagerly delivered Mu Anqing Yi Xuan to him.

After much deliberation, Yi Xuan finally set his sights on Xing Qi city lord of East Yan City.

Time quickly came to the day Yi Xuan to attend the banquet.

Everything went smoothly. Upon entering the city lord's mansion and attending the banquet, both host and guests were delighted.

Although Yi Xuan in his previous life disliked this kind of atmosphere, he had inevitably experienced some of it, and he was quite adept at playing along.

By the end of the meal, Yi Xuan was so drunk that he was practically embracing Hai Qingshi and calling him brother, and even addressed Hai Yue as uncle.

Hai Yue also said that Yi Xuan and even invited Yi Xuan to stay in the city for a few more days.

Although Yi Xuan was physically drunk, his mind was perfectly clear.

Hearing Hai Yue's words, he quickly smiled and thanked him.

However, he secretly chuckled to himself, thinking that the old man wasn't so kind. In fact, he was hoping that Yi Xuan would leave now so that he could contact Xing Qi of East Yan City to take down Yi Xuan together.

Yi Xuan didn't have much time to tease the old man, so when he left, he said that he had finished his business in North Wave City and would leave first thing tomorrow morning.

Watching Yi Xuan's departing figure, Hai Yue's smiling face instantly turned cold. At the same time, he instructed Hai Qingshi to immediately notify Xing Qi and arrange to jointly ambush Yi Xuan and his group the next morning.

As Hai Yue walked into the city lord's mansion, Hai Qingshi stood there without moving.

In his mind, an aged voice rang out. "That Human Clan brat is not so simple! If I hadn't been so observant, I wouldn't have been able to detect that thing on you. Even I was almost fooled by his tricks, do you think your father and that so-called Xing Qi of East Yan City can deal with him?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Qingshi's face turned extremely ugly, and he silently asked in his heart, "Elder Hai, when did you find out?"

"It was during the banquet just now that I noticed something on that kid that could subtly connect with that little thing on you! If that kid hadn't come to our door, I definitely wouldn't have noticed!"

"Doesn't that mean that Human Clan knows everything about me from before? Did he see me use the 'Stealing Heaven' technique that day?"

"I'm afraid so, but don't worry about it. What can we do even if we see it? From now on, it's best to communicate using our minds!"

Hai Qingshi nodded and immediately stepped away from where he stood.

The night passed quickly.

Yi Xuan had already left North Wave City with Lü Huang and the others.

Meanwhile, through the miniature robot, Yi Xuan also learned that Hai Qingshi had left North Wave City before dawn with Hai Yue and a group of Nascent Soul Cultivator from the City Lord's Mansion, and was now waiting for Yi Xuan's arrival not far from North Wave City.

However, Hai Qingshi, who was standing behind Hai Yue, had a very unpleasant expression.

He didn't understand why, if even his father wasn't confident in dealing with the enemy and had even reached the point of needing outside help, they would bring along his son, who wasn't even Golden Core.

Wasn't he worried that his eldest son might get hurt in the battle?

Hai Qingshi's face was extremely pale at this moment, while Hai Yue kept his eyes fixed ahead, waiting for Yi Xuan and the others to arrive, and therefore did not notice his son's unusual behavior.

"Heh, I told you long ago, your father has absolutely no feelings for you! You should have understood why he treated you and your brother before!"

"But Elder Hai..."

"What do you mean 'what else'? You said before that as long as your brother was gone, your father would cherish you, his only son! But look at him now, you're not even as important to him as his subordinates! Listen to me, leave. You've already obtained your brother's Spirit Root, and your talent is already top-tier. With my guidance, one day you'll become someone the entire Cultivation Realm looks up to!"

Hearing Elder Hai's words, Hai Qingshi gritted his teeth unwillingly. "Elder Hai, but I'm still not reconciled. I want to see if my father really cares about me. Please give me, and my father, one last chance, okay?"

"Why..."

The aged voice sighed, "Alright, but let me warn you, that Human Clan is indeed not simple. Your father and Xing Qi might not survive in a moment! Once they're at a disadvantage, I'll take you away immediately!"

Looking at Hai Yue, who was feigning politeness with Xing Qi, Hai Qingshi gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement.

Just then, Yi Xuan and his entourage appeared in everyone's sight.

Looking down at Hai Yue, who stood high above, and the old man beside him, Yi Xuan laughed and said loudly, "Hahaha, Uncle, the stage is all set up, you may begin!"