"How could you say that!" Zhang Zhiyuan was enraged. Yi Yun's words were equivalent to smacking him in the face. Wasn't this implying that Zhang Zhiyuan had cultivated his martial arts for nothing? He had sold himself to the Zhou family. How could Zhang Zhiyuan tolerate this?
Yi Yun ignored Zhang Zhiyuan. He had previously felt that this person was hostile towards him. The moment he opened his mouth, it was filled with threats. Whether he was alone or not had nothing to do with a mercenary like him.
As a mercenary, he wanted others to be like him. When he met a capable mercenary from the same sect, he would be jealous. Yi Yun could not be bothered to feign civility with such a person.
Young Master Baifeng looked at Yi Yun with a somewhat cold expression. "I came here personally to solicit you and even brought Young Master Zhang. I have already expressed my sincerity. Master Yi, it looks like you think nothing of my Zhou family?"
Yi Yun cupped his fists at Young Master Baifeng and said, "If Young Master Baifeng must interpret my words in such a manner, I have nothing to say. I, Yi Yun, am free to do whatever I want. I do not want to rely on anyone for the time being. Since the two of you are not here to refine pills, I will still be in reclusive cultivation. Please leave. "
Although this was his first time meeting Zhou Baifeng, Yi Yun could roughly guess from Dong Xiaowan's description. Zhou Baifeng had invited him to be a guest of the Zhou family to raise his standing in the Zhou family.
By submitting to the Zhou family, Yi Yun was naturally considered a direct descendant of Zhou Baifeng. In the future, when Zhou Baifeng inherited the family business, he would have an additional bargaining chip. Yi Yun had already cultivated to this stage, so how could he be a guest of a young master?
"The two of you have heard my young master's words. Please leave," said Dong Xiaowan. Yi Yun had saved her life, so she only listened to Yi Yun.
Young Master Baifeng's face was so black that it seemed as though water would drip out of it. "Then I hope Master Yi won't regret it in the future. You are just an alchemist. You have made too many enemies. Be careful not to lose your life."
As soon as he finished speaking, Young Master Bai Feng grunted coldly before flicking his sleeve and leaving.
Zhang Zhiyuan also gave Yi Yun a cold glance before following behind Young Master Baifeng out of Yun Xin Loft.
"Young Master Baifeng, this Yi Yun really doesn't know what's good for him! Not only does he look down on me, but he also looks down on Young Master Baifeng and the Zhou Clan. " Zhang Zhiyuan turned to look at Yun Xin Loft's sign and said: "He is only so arrogant because he knows Goddess Wuxia and she is City Lord Qin's descendant."
Young Master Baifeng raised his hand to stop Zhang Zhiyuan from saying anything. "He does have some ability. However, there are many geniuses in this world. Only a few of them can mature."
"He is a top alchemist and has a bright future ahead of him. Such a person's usefulness to a large faction is self-evident. And Yi Yun is a junior, so he does not have the ability to resist. By rejecting our Zhou family, there will definitely be other large factions that want to rope him in. This is not up to him. Which faction would allow a genius junior who can threaten them in the future, yet refuses to submit to them, to grow? Moreover, he has offended the Myriad Heavenly Pavilion. I want to see what he can do! Let's go back! "
…
In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed.
For the next ten days, Yi Yun entered seclusion and declined all guests.
Having learned his lesson from Zhou Baifeng, Yi Yun knew that there were many factions in Myriad City that wished to make him their mercenary.
Now, in the eyes of the various large factions, he was like a fat lamb to be slaughtered because he did not have the strength to protect himself. Every faction wanted him for themselves. It was even possible that he would sign a contract after joining one of these factions.
The contracts that warriors signed had to involve their souls. Even if the requirements were relaxed, Yi Yun would absolutely not sign it. Instead of meeting them one by one and offending them one by one, he might as well close his door.
In the ten days, people from the Mystic Yang Manor, Five Elemental Mountain Manor, and the Core Heart Sword Sect came to Yun Xin Loft. However, they did not even get to see Yi Yun. On this point, they were inferior to Zhou Baifeng.
"Young Master, Fairy Purple Rain of the Guiyuan family is looking for you to refine medicine for her. The Guiyuan family is the second largest faction in Myriad City, second only to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion. Fairy Purple Rain is also a famous daughter of heaven. Although her fame is slightly inferior to Fairy Youqin's, it is not because Fairy Purple Rain is inferior to Fairy Youqin. It's because Fairy Youqin plays the zither in Heavenly Treasures Arch, so there are naturally many people who know of her. However, Fairy Purple Rain lives in seclusion in the Guiyuan family. She seldom appears in public, so there are naturally fewer people who know of her. Young Master Yi, what do you think … "
Dong Xiaowan said carefully. Yi Yun had instructed her that he would not meet anyone from any faction. However, Fairy Purple Rain was different. Her status was much higher than Zhou Baifeng's. Furthermore, she was a member of the Guiyuan family. In all of Myriad City, the only faction that had the right to compete with the Myriad Immortal Pavilion was the Guiyuan family.
As the daughter of heaven of the Guiyuan family, Fairy Purple Rain had taken the initiative to meet Yi Yun. It was something that many young masters of various factions yearned for. Therefore, after some thought, Dong Xiaowan decided to report to Yi Yun.
"Fairy Purple Rain? Guiyuan family? " Yi Yun stroked his chin and asked Dong Xiaowan, "Xiaowan, what's the relationship between the Guiyuan family and the Myriad Immortal Pavilion?"
"Young Master, the various factions have their own interests at stake. Even if they appear harmonious on the surface, they are naturally at odds with each other."
…
At that moment, outside Yun Xin Loft, a white jade carriage was parked at the entrance. The carriage looked warm and translucent. It was petite and exquisite. Pulling the carriage were four snow-white purebred unicorns. The unicorns had wings on their backs and they were very quiet.
"Miss, I heard that no matter which faction Yi Yun sends, he will repel all of them. He is truly arrogant!"
"But Miss, it's different. You are a fairy of Myriad City. Countless young masters wish to be under your skirts but have no way of doing so. Miss, you have personally come to Yun Xin Loft. Can't Yi Yun not shed tears of gratitude and come to meet you in fear and trepidation? It's his opportunity to be a mercenary of the Guiyuan family. In all of Myriad City, only my Guiyuan family can compete with the Myriad Immortal Pavilion."
There were two women in the carriage. One of them was dressed like a maidservant as she spoke to the purple-dressed lady beside her.
The purple-dressed girl smiled. Her skin was fair and her body was slender like a willow. Her facial features were exquisite and her eyes seemed to contain a clear spring. As she looked around, everything around her paled in comparison. Her faint smile seemed to shimmer with a gentle light.
"You only know how to say such pretty things. You sure have learned nothing from me." The purple-dressed girl tapped the maidservant's forehead gently. "However … my Guiyuan family is indeed Yi Yun's only choice. He has rejected the Zhou family, Mystic Yang Manor, Five Elemental Mountain Manor, and the Core Heart Sword Sect. He is likely waiting for my Guiyuan family to come knocking on his door and wait for the best offer."
"Such means are indeed good. I have applied to the Elder Consortium to meet him personally. In a way, I have given him enough face. The Elder Consortium has also allowed me to make some changes to the contract, making the conditions more lenient."
"Hehe, Miss, you are truly perceptive. So this Yi Yun is waiting for the best offer. I thought he was extremely arrogant. Let's see if he still dares to be arrogant when he welcomes you." The maidservant beamed like a flower. Just as her voice faded, the door to Yun Xin Loft opened.
When the maidservant saw Dong Xiaowan walk out gracefully, she bowed slightly at the carriage. She knew Dong Xiaowan. She had previously heard that Dong Xiaowan had been ranked on the proud daughters of heaven roll. Of course, she was far behind her mistress.
The maidservant elegantly lifted the carriage's curtains and looked down at Dong Xiaowan. She said lightly, "What did your young master say?"
Dong Xiaowan said, "Our young master is still in seclusion. Sorry, he will not be able to receive Fairy Purple Rain."
"Oh?"
The purple-dressed girl in the carriage was slightly taken aback. Before she could say a word, the maidservant in front of her was incensed. Her brows pricked up. "What? Still in seclusion? Who are you trying to fool!? "
"How dare you. Our mistress is waiting outside. What right do you have to …"
"Enough." Inside the carriage, the purple-dressed girl interrupted her maidservant. She frowned slightly. She never expected that Yi Yun would reject even the Guiyuan family. Furthermore, the reason for his rejection was the same.
Yi Yun really did not want to care about any faction in Myriad City. However, did he not realize that with his background and foundation, how was it possible for him to do so?
"A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. I originally thought that he was just waiting for a good offer and that he had some tricks up his sleeve. I never expected him to be so naive. He thinks that he can be independent from the various major factions and become an existence like City Lord Qin? Forget it if he doesn't want to meet us. Let's return. "
With the purple-dressed girl saying so, the maidservant could only lower the curtains resentfully.
The scene of the white jade carriage leaving Yun Xin Loft was seen by many people. They naturally knew who was sitting inside.
"Impressive. Even the Guiyuan family's Fairy Purple Rain was rejected. If it were me, I would have long agreed to it."
"Hehe, stop daydreaming. But speaking of which, Yi Yun is in a terrible situation. He has offended the Myriad Immortal Pavilion and is being targeted by so many major factions. Who wouldn't want to pick up a piece of precious jade or amulet that has been thrown on the streets? If they insist on stopping him from picking it up, something bad will probably happen. "
Rhinoceroses were killed for their horns and elephants suffered for their tusks. If one's value was too high and they could not protect it, it was possible that they would be captured and used to refine medicine for others.
A few more days passed. More than half of the ten major factions of Myriad City had come to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion, but all of them returned in defeat.
On this day, Ru'er was standing at the door looking at the streets outside in a daze. Suddenly, an elder appeared in front of her.
"Miss, this is an invitation from my City Lord to Young Master Yi." The elder smiled as he took out an invitation and handed it to Ru'er.
Upon hearing that it was City Lord Qin's invitation, Ru'er hurriedly took it. "Thank you, Uncle. I'll send it to Young Master now."
"Oh? City Lord Qin's invitation? It's probably a zither recital … "
Back when he finished refining the medicine, City Lord Qin had invited him to participate in a zither recital that would be held in City Lord Manor half a month later. Now, it had been exactly half a month.
He never expected City Lord Qin to send someone to deliver an invitation. He smiled and turned to Ru'er. "Follow me to City Lord Manor."
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