Shen Rong, the Lord of Hundred Flowers City, stood up and cupped his hands at Lei Xiuyuan. "I didn't expect Lord Lei to come in person. I'm very grateful. Servants, quickly bring them a seat."
Several guards immediately brought several chairs and arranged them, inviting Zhao Ying, Lei Xiuyuan, and the others to take a seat.
Before they sat down, the leader of the Eroding Bone Cave cupped his hands at Shen Rong. "Under the orders of the Jiuhua Alliance, I, Xun Xun, have brought a group of strong cultivators from the Eroding Bone Cave to help Hundred Flowers City. The Cave Master is in seclusion to cultivate his Natal Gu, so he hasn't come out yet. Please forgive us, Lord Shen."
Shen Rong chuckled. "I've long heard of Elder Xun's fame. I'm very grateful to have Elder Xun's help."
Hearing Shen Rong's flattery, Elder Xun smiled in satisfaction. He sat down, but he didn't sit next to Lei Xiuyuan. Instead, he sat a seat away from him. It was clear that the two sects didn't see eye to eye.
"This person's name is Xun Siyuan. His Gu technique is extremely powerful, and his Natal Gu is an extremely rare Void Spirit Golden Cicada. His strength is not inferior to the Eroding Bone Cave's Cave Master," Zhao Ying explained to everyone in a soft voice.
However, Lu Xuan was thinking about it. He did not know which branch of the Cultivation of the Body or the Cultivation of the Soul the Gu Dao belonged to. He guessed that it should belong to the Cultivation of the Soul. Only by combining the Origin Soul with the Gu Bug could one cultivate the Life Gu Bug.
Everyone discussed the damage the sects suffered. Peony Palace's territory suffered the most. The other three sects suffered some losses, but they were still recovering. Only the Peony Palace's territory didn't have enough time to send help. Many towns and cities were massacred. After all, the monsters that started the Beast Tide were too strong, and they came so suddenly that they couldn't wait for Hundred Flowers City's rescue.
Even Heyu City and West Hancheng City, which Lu Xuan had saved, would have been massacred by monsters if he didn't have the help of the Wind Spirit Boat.
As they spoke, the last two fourth-rank sects of the Jiuhua Alliance arrived. One was the Absolute Monarch Sect, which was adjacent to the Profound Ice Pavilion. The other was the Limitless Sect that Lu Xuan had never seen before, but Ruo Xiangyi had mentioned it before.
Among these two sects, there was one person who attracted Lu Xuan's attention. The one from the Extreme Monarch Sect was naturally Xiang Tao. Last time, in the cave of the Ancient Almighty, Xiang Tao joined forces with Zhi Hua of the Peony Palace in an attempt to assassinate Ruo Xiangyi. However, they were discovered by Lu Xuan. In the end, the two of them fled in panic. He didn't expect Xiang Tao to be so bold as to dare to come to Hundred Flowers City.
As soon as they stepped into the hall, Ruo Xiangyi and Hua Yuling's gazes simultaneously landed on Xiang Tao. However, at that moment, the elder leading the group from the Extreme Monarch Sect kicked Xiang Tao's butt and shouted, "Evil creature, kneel and apologize to Palace Master Hua and Junior Niece Ruo."
Xiang Tao's face turned red, but he didn't dare disobey. He obediently knelt on the ground and said, "Palace Master Hua, Junior Sister Ruo, I was possessed that day and was charmed by a scoundrel. I nearly committed an irreparable mistake. Please punish me, Palace Master Hua."
When he saw this, Lu Xuan was slightly stunned. Was he here to apologize? However, it didn't seem like this was Xiang Tao's idea. It must have been requested by the elders of the Extreme Monarch Sect.
Ruo Xiangyi smiled coldly and said, "That's not what you said that day. If Lu Xuan wasn't nearby, I'm afraid I would have already fallen into your hands."
When they heard this, Zhao Bing`er and the other women looked at Lu Xuan at the same time. When Lu Xuan came out of the Ancient Almighty Being's abode that day, he fought two battles in a row. After that, he left in a hurry and didn't have the time to explain what happened in the Ancient Almighty Being's abode to them. Originally, they were surprised that Lu Xuan was familiar with Ruo Xiangyi. Now, it seemed like it was because of this matter.
Zhao Bing`er's cold voice reached Lu Xuan's ears. "So, during the year you disappeared, you were with Ruo Xiangyi?"
Lu Xuan couldn't help but turn his head and look at Little Tanuki, who had already returned to Xia Chenxi's arms. His eyes were filled with an interrogative look. Little Tanuki hurriedly waved its little paws, its face full of innocence. It really kept its mouth shut and never mentioned these things.
Zhao Bing`er snorted coldly and said, "Don't blame Little Tanuki. We all know that we shouldn't underestimate a woman's sensitivity."
Lu Xuan smiled embarrassedly and hurriedly expressed his innocence. "I just happened to be trapped. I didn't do anything with her."
"Didn't do anything?"
"That's right. It's just something we often do." Lu Xuan chuckled.
Zhao Bing`er lightly spat and said, "Shameless."
Lu Xuan was about to tease her a bit more, but the leader of the Extreme Monarch Sect spoke again. He chuckled and said, "He's young, after all. It's inevitable that he makes mistakes. Today, I brought this good-for-nothing disciple here so that Ruo Xiangyi can punish him severely."
Ruo Xiangyi sneered inwardly. Fine words. Punish? No matter how severe the punishment, how could it be compared to Xiang Tao's attempt to harm her?
But at this time, Hua Yuling's voice reached Ruo Xiangyi's ears. "Xiangyi, with the Beast Tide here, it's best not to clash with the Extreme Monarch Sect. Otherwise, it'll be hard to explain to the Jiuhua Alliance. If you want revenge, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Hearing this, Ruo Xiangyi took a deep breath and smiled. "Master Zhang Yuan is right. In truth, I have no intention of blaming Brother Xiang. I've already investigated. Brother Xiang was completely instigated by Zhihua. That's why he did what he did. Let's forget about this matter."
Xiang Tao raised his head in surprise. He didn't think that Ruo Xiangyi would let him off so easily. He thought he would be beaten and scolded.
At this moment, Ruo Xiangyi smiled at him. When their gazes met, Xiang Tao felt overwhelmed. He thought to himself, Could it be that Miss Ruo still has feelings for me? Is that why she let me off so easily? Back then, Zhihua had said that Ruo Xiangyi liked women. That was why he gave up on pursuing Ruo Xiangyi. Now, it seemed that Zhihua had lied to him. Her goal was to steal him away from Ruo Xiangyi. Yes, that must be it.
It had to be said that Xiang Tao was quite narcissistic. When he thought of this, he immediately smiled at Ruo Xiangyi, thinking that he was extremely charming. He had no idea that he was still kneeling on the ground.
Zhang Yuan kicked his buttocks again and shouted, "If Martial Nephew forgives you, why don't you stand up, you disgraceful fellow."
Xiang Tao hurriedly crawled to his feet. He was annoyed. Even if you're my master, you can't not give me face. In front of my sweetheart, I should at least leave some dignity for myself. But he doesn't understand that dignity has always been earned, not given to him by others.
After greeting Chen Rong, Zhang Yuancai led the people of the Extreme Monarch Sect to their seats, followed by the Everlasting Sect. The Everlasting Sect was the strongest among the Grade 4 Sects, and it was said that there were several Grand Void Realm Old Ancestors presiding over it. Although they usually did not show their faces, their hidden strength was enough to make others wary.
Lu Xuan wasn't very interested in the other people of the Everlasting Sect, but he noticed a man who looked somewhat similar to He Jin. Sure enough, after this man greeted Chen Rong, he respectfully greeted He Xuesong and Luo Xianghan as father and mother. Obviously, he was the eldest son of the He family, He Fen.
Luo Xianghan was quite satisfied with her eldest son. Unlike her second son, He Jin, who was a playboy, He Fen was extremely hardworking. The fact that he was brought here by the elders of the Everlasting Sect was undoubtedly proof of He Fen's status in the Everlasting Sect.
After exchanging greetings, Chen Rong said, "I would like to thank everyone for coming all the way here. However, the people from the Nine East Alliance have yet to arrive, and I don't know what their arrangements are. I have already prepared a place for everyone to stay, so please rest first. When the people from the Nine East Alliance arrive, I will inform everyone and hold a welcoming banquet."
Everyone excused themselves when they heard that. Lu Xuan had countless things he wanted to say to everyone at the moment, so he bid farewell to Ruo Xiangyi and left with Zhao Ying. Ruo Xiangyi snorted softly at his actions.
Since they were here to defend against the beast tide, Zhao Ying and Zhao Bing-er's group were not the only ones who came. There were also quite a few experts who came with them. Other than a few elders of the Profound Ice Pavilion, there were also a few law enforcers. These people often carried out missions for the Profound Ice Pavilion, and they were all experienced veterans. Their strength could not be underestimated.
As soon as Lu Xuan returned to the residence that was arranged for the Mysterious Ice Pavilion in Hundred Flowers City, Lin Tian and Mo Qiuchen could not wait to drag Lu Xuan into a room. Wine and dishes had already been prepared, and they said that they wanted to have a good drink.
Qin Yueyi felt a little uncomfortable staying with her master and so many martial uncles and aunts. She immediately excused herself to Lu Xuan and left, leaving only Lu Xuan's group behind.
Looking at Qin Yueyi's departing figure, Lin Tian clicked his tongue and praised, "Lu Xuan, you're really amazing now. A random disciple you took in is almost as strong as us."
Lin Tian was currently at the fifth layer of the Spirit Refinement Realm, while Mo Qiuchen was at the sixth layer. The two of them were worthy of being the geniuses of the Wind Sword School back then. Their strength had risen at an incomparably fast speed, but when compared to Lu Xuan, they paled in comparison.
Lu Xuan smiled and said, "You don't say. My disciple's strength might really surpass yours in a short period of time."
Lin Tian took advantage of the fact that Zhao Bing-er and the others weren't paying attention to him and moved closer to Lu Xuan's ear and asked, "Could it be that you won't even let off your own disciple?"
Lu Xuan was incomparably puzzled, "What won't let off?"
"Dual cultivation!" Lin Tian said as a matter of fact.
"Pfft," Lu Xuan spat out all the wine in his mouth onto Lin Tian and hurriedly explained, "What dual cultivation?"
Lin Tian said with a 'you can't lie to me' expression, "Tell me, in the beginning, Xinyi and Dong Shuang's strength were lower than mine and Mo Qiuchen's, but now, their strength has increased by leaps and bounds. Now, Xinyi and Dong Shuang have both reached the seventh layer of the Spirit Refinement Realm, and it's said that Xinyi is about to break through to the eighth layer of the Spirit Refinement Realm. If it's not because of your dual cultivation, then what is it?"
Lin Tian's agitation caused his voice to become a little louder, and for a moment, all the girls looked at Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan smiled awkwardly and said, "What are you talking about? There's no dual cultivation. This proves that Xinyi and the others are working harder than you guys. Don't find excuses for yourself."
Although he said that, Lu Xuan knew that it was because of the Taiyi Fusion Technique. Of course, the hard work of Lin Xinyi and the others couldn't be ignored. Even Mo Qiuchen, who was used to cultivating bitterly, couldn't help but praise their diligence.
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