Zhang Yan was not in a hurry to see the Yan siblings. He sent out a decree and not long after, Lu Junbai entered the hall and asked, "May I know why Manor Head is summoning me?"
Ever since Lu Junbai followed his sister, White Sky Demon King Lu Meiniang, into the manor, he felt that he had improved greatly. Compared to the barren land of the Outer Endless Sea, his cultivation speed was many times faster.
This was especially true for Lu Meiniang. Before she came here, she had received some pointers from Spiritual Master Tao. In the past few years, she had already shown signs of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. Thus, she cherished the opportunity in front of her even more. She was also very respectful towards the Manor Lord Zhang Yan. When she heard the summons, she did not dare to delay for even a moment and immediately rushed over.
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Today, an old friend has come to visit. Since you know him, you should go and entertain him first."
Lu Junbai was a little surprised. Although he had many friends, most of them were in the Outer Endless Sea. Could it be the Yan Clan of the Northstar Faction? But he should have invited his sister Lu Meiniang as well. Why was he the only one going?
Zhang Yan also received news recently and understood what Huo Xuan wanted to do. He had a strong premonition that he would definitely be involved. However, there was no need for him to go personally. It was enough to send a disciple, and it would not cause any resentment. Thus, he was particular about which sect to choose.
That day, the Yan siblings were kidnapped by the younger brother of White Sky Demon King. Today, he was called to welcome them to show the strength of the manor and lay the groundwork for the future.
He walked out with a stomach full of doubts. When he reached the hall and saw the Yan sisters, both were startled. Yan Xiaoyang subconsciously jumped up. He wanted to take out his talisman, but the moment he put his hand into his sleeve, he came to a realization. He opened his eyes wide and said, "Strange, why are you here?"
Lu Junbai immediately understood Zhang Yan's intention. He could not help but smile bitterly. He came forward and cupped his hands, saying, "So it is you siblings. That day, I did not ask for the truth. It was my mistake to kidnap the two of you to the Outer Endless Sea. I apologize to the two of you. "
When Yan Xiyue saw this person appear here, she immediately thought of a possibility. She hurriedly bowed and said, "Please don't say that, Daoist Lu. Didn't Daemon King Lu release us later on? He even gave us a few pointers, and we learned a lot from him. Speaking of which, I still have to thank Daoist Lu for giving us this opportunity. "
Lu Junbai sighed, "It's good that the two of you don't mind." Seeing the two of them looking at him, he paused for a moment before continuing, "This Lu is currently a guest of Bright Nether Palace. Just now, Manor Head Zhang ordered me to come receive the two of you. He came out just like that. "
When the Yan sisters saw that the Demon King who had captured them and their brother had also surrendered to Zhang Yan, they were not surprised. Instead, they were happy. They looked at each other and felt even more confident. They felt that they could ask Zhang Yan for help. It seemed like he was on the right track.
After the three of them conversed for a while, Zhang Yan finally walked out. The Yan siblings hurriedly rose to their feet and bowed.
Zhang Yan clasped his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "It's been a long time since we last met in Northstar City. What brings the two of you to my residence today?"
Yan Xiyue curtsied. She then stated the reason for her visit.
Zhang Yan smiled. "Do the two of you wish to see senior apprentice-brother Huo?"
Yan Xiyue sighed. "Senior apprentice-brother Fang isn't willing to introduce us. After thinking about it, Manor Head Zhang is the only old acquaintance of us in Qincang School, which is why we took the liberty of coming to your residence."
Zhang Yan smiled inwardly. Since there was such a reason, if he brought the two of them along, Fang Zhenlu might think that he was intentionally trying to humiliate him.
However, he did not take this to heart at all. Not to mention that Fang Zhenlu was ranked behind him. Just based on the recent rumors, he knew that this person was having a hard time. It was hard to say whether or not he would be able to sit in the top ten disciples during the next Large Competition.
Thinking of this, he suddenly changed his mind. If Fang Zhenlu were to leave his position, who would replace him?
While he was calculating, Yan Xiyue saw that he didn't say anything for a long time, so she somewhat misunderstood him. She thought that he was in a difficult position, and she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. She thought to herself, That's true. I heard that Huo Xuan is a disciple of an aristocratic family, and also a son-in-law of the Chen clan. Even if Manor Head Zhang is also one of the ten great disciples, he might not be able to meet just because he wants to …
Thinking of this, her eyes dimmed, and a hint of disappointment could be heard in her voice. She said, "If Manor Lord Zhang makes things difficult for me, then forget it."
Zhang Yan laughed and said, "Who said it's difficult? This matter is easy, please come with me. "
He rolled up his sleeves and turned into a wisp of smoke that wrapped around the two of them. Then, he left the Clear Serenity Lake and flew towards the Great Pool of Dragon Abyss.
Yan Xiyue felt her body become light, and she left the Clear Serenity Lake. Looking down, she saw the scenery around her constantly flying past. It was obvious that they were flying extremely fast.
She couldn't help but compare him with her mother, and the result shocked her. She thought to herself, Mother is at the third level of the Core Transformation Realm, but judging from her speed, she is far inferior to this Manor Head Zhang. Moreover, I can see that he hasn't used his full strength yet. As expected of someone who has formed a grade one core. Qincang is a great profound sect. I really can't underestimate them.
However, Yan Xiaoyang didn't think so much. He only felt that this kind of flying was extremely carefree, far faster than his profound light. He shouted loudly.
Zhang Yan released his Core Fiend and soared into the sky. From afar, he could see a rolling cloud of smoke flying across the sky. When the supervising disciples saw the scene in the cloud, they recognized Zhang Yan, one of the top ten disciples. They naturally didn't dare to stop him, and they all moved to the side.
The Yan sisters followed Zhang Yan all the way here. Whenever they saw a cultivator flying on clouds, they would respectfully stand to the side and let him go first. They couldn't help but look at Zhang Yan a few more times, and they had a better understanding of his status in Qincang School.
After a while, Zhang Yan pointed ahead and said, "You two, the Ten Peaks Mountain is in front of us. It's where Senior Brother Huo cultivates."
The Yan sisters had long heard of the Ten Peaks Mountain's name, and they hurriedly looked into the distance. Under the cold jade, they saw ten majestic peaks forming a circle. One of them was clearly a level higher than the other nine peaks. It stood tall like a mountain, and its aura was extraordinary. It was surrounded by a misty sea of clouds, and on the peak, there was a high platform built from jade.
When Zhang Yan got close, he stomped on the ground. Smoke scattered, and the two of them slowly floated down from the clouds. They landed in front of an unremarkable cave.
After their feet touched the ground, Yan Xiyue hurriedly tidied up her attire and stroked her hair.
Yan Xiaoyang had just had his fill of flying on the clouds, and he was still a bit unsatisfied. He curiously looked around, and when he saw that the surrounding terrain was narrow and cramped, and that the nearby cave was unremarkable, he couldn't believe it. He said, "Is this Spiritual Master Huo's residence?"
Zhang Yan took a step forward, and said loudly, "Senior Brother Huo, Zhang Yan has come to visit."
The sound of laughter rang out, and Huo Xuan walked out from the cave. He swept his gaze around, and said, "These two are?"
He wore a Daoist robe made of coarse cloth, and there wasn't a single ornament on his body. If one were to look at him from the outside, they wouldn't be able to tell that he was any different from an ordinary cultivator. However, just by standing there, he gave off the feeling of a tall mountain.
The Yan siblings in particular stopped breathing, and they couldn't help but want to take a few steps back. Yan Xiyue forced herself to calm down, and walked forward, bowing, and said respectfully, "Yan Xiyue and Yan Xiaoyang of Blue Feather Pavilion greet Spiritual Master Huo."
Huo Xuan's expression was calm. He nodded, and said, "So it's two fellow Daoists from Blue Feather Pavilion. There's no need to be so courteous."
Zhang Yan spoke from the side, "These two fellow Daoists originally wanted to pay their respects to senior brother, but they couldn't find a way. They are old acquaintances of mine, so I brought them here."
Huo Xuan pondered for a moment, and roughly understood what had happened. He looked at Zhang Yan, and cupped his hands, saying, "It was my lack of consideration. I have troubled junior brother Zhang."
Zhang Yan returned the greeting with a smile, and said, "Since I've brought them here, I still have to return to the sect to cultivate, so I won't stay here for long. Senior Brother Huo, you two, farewell."
As he finished speaking, a cloud of smoke rose beneath his feet, and his body rose into the sky. He cupped his hands again in the air, and then with a flash of sword light, he flew away without a trace.
Huo Xuan didn't invite the Yan siblings into the cave, and spoke on the mountain peak. His attitude was amicable, and he spoke with a smile, not putting on the airs of a disciple of a great sect in the slightest. However, the more he acted like this, the more Yan Xiyue felt that this person was extraordinary. She became even more careful with her words, afraid that she would say something wrong. Even Yan Xiaoyang, who was previously frivolous, held his breath and stood to the side.
The three of them talked for more than two hours, and only then did the Yan siblings bid farewell and leave.
After exiting Qincang School, Yan Xiaoyang suddenly said, "Sister, if this matter really succeeds, I would rather Manor Head Zhang come to our sect to preside over this matter."
One of the conditions that Huo Xuan mentioned just now was to send a disciple of Qincang School to oversee their sect, and there was no room for discussion at all.
Yan Xiaoyang had a rather good impression of Zhang Yan. Regardless of Zhang Yan's true intentions, the Yan siblings had at least received a certain amount of courteous treatment on the surface.
Especially with Fang Zhenlu as a comparison, it made them seem more and more important. If he couldn't refuse this condition, he would rather it be Zhang Yan who came.
Yan Xiyue smiled and said, "Whether this matter succeeds or not still depends on Mother's decision. Little brother is thinking too early. We should hurry back and report this matter to Mother."
Yan Xiaoyang curled his lips and said, "If Mother doesn't want to, there's no need to send us siblings at all. Just send one or two senior brothers. The three elders won't let us leave the sect at all. I think this matter will most likely succeed."
Yan Xiyue glanced at her little brother in surprise. She felt rather gratified and thought to herself, Although little brother's temperament is jumpy, I do understand this point. The reason why Mother had them come and not the other disciples is to show her sincerity.
Their father was an elder of Jade Feather Pavilion, but he had passed away a long time ago.
Their mother was the sect master, Yan Qing. She had lived for more than four hundred years, and it wouldn't be long before she approached the juncture of life and death.
When news of this spread from Qincang School, Yan Qing immediately felt that this was an opportunity, which was why she had sent her son and daughter here.
She was also well aware that Qincang School was preparing to use them to resist the Devil Sect.
Huo Xuan could be said to have handled this matter in an open and aboveboard manner. He didn't hide anything in his letter. What he meant in his letter was that he wanted them to come and work for him. Otherwise, why would he come looking for them? Whether they were willing or not, there was no need to force it.
In the past, she wouldn't have been willing either, but the problem was that once the Devil Tribulation came, it wasn't something that could be avoided even if one wanted to. Rather than that, it was better to be tied to Qincang School. Perhaps they could even exchange for a chance at Yuanying.
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