Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The main reason Jiang Yi had entered seclusion was to refine the Smelting Refine Furnace, but also because he didn’t want to see Yin Ruobing and Yi Chan. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have emphasized to the maidservant that he wasn’t going to see anyone.
After half a month in seclusion, his injuries were roughly recovered. All his bones had healed up, and his internal organs were much better. At least, there wouldn’t be any problem for him to execute the Heaven Evasion.
She Fei’s demonic blood was poisonous, but he didn’t consume any antidote elixir. After the Destitute Dragon Grass had reformed his body, his recuperation ability was extremely powerful; and he was immune to nearly all poison and would automatically be able to neutralize it.
He exited seclusion and was preparing to leave. He had only refined half of the Smelting Refine Furnace, and the other half would need another half a month. Right now, he still didn’t know what kind of power or dao pattern this Smelting Refine Furnace would be able to produce.
There were only a few days before the Buddha Thearch’s birthday, and he didn’t have enough time to refine it. Neither did he want to attend the birthday banquet. He might be able to have a glimpse of the Buddha Thearch’s face on the birthday banquet to see this continent’s pinnacle supreme expert. When he recalled about his identity, he decided to give up.
Since he had to leave, he should leave as soon as possible!
He kept the Smelting Refine Furnace and deactivated the restriction in the room. He walked out and looked at the blue sky before he asked the two maidservants, “Did anyone look for me in these two weeks? Did anything special happen?”
One of the maidservants replied with respect, “Young Master, Young Lady Yin visited you ten days ago. She asked you to go and look for her as soon as you come out from seclusion. If you don’t… she will not see you again in this life. Young Lady Chan had also visited five days ago, but she didn’t say anything and left after asking about you. Nothing special happened recently. That’s right, yesterday, Second Young Master send an invitation card and invited you to attend the Patriarch’s birthday banquet.”
“Not seeing me again in this life?”
Jiang Yi’s mind appeared with Yin Ruobing’s absolutely beautiful face and smile. This Yin Clan’s young lady was indeed amiable in appearance but arrogant in her bones.
He paused for a moment and decided to go bid farewell to Yin Ruobing. After all, she did risk her life to protect him outside the Purgatory Ruin. This was a favor that he must not forget.
He turned back into the room to bathe and change into a new set of white robes. He then walked out and informed the maidservant. “Bring me to Young Lady Yin’s courtyard.”
“Alright. Young Master, please follow me!”
One of the maidservants bowed respectfully and led the way. When Jiang Yi walked out of the courtyard, he saw that the Buddha Castle was actually on a massive mountain peak. This mountain was at least three kilometers in height and the entire Buddha Castle had been enveloped by an invisible barrier. Regular people probably weren’t qualified to come to this place.
As he followed the maidservant, Jiang Yi realized that the nearby courtyards were the same as the courtyard he resided in. There must be guests with esteemed status staying inside. This Yi Fragrance Pavilion was probably a place meant for the Yi Clan to receive their guests.
Buzz!
After walking across over ten courtyards, there was a courtyard at the front which deactivated the restriction; and a group of guards walked out afterward. Jiang Yi scanned with his eyes, and his body was instantly emitting killing aura which couldn’t be concealed. His blade-like eyes fixed onto the two individuals in the center of the group.
“En?”
The people that walked out were alerted by Jiang Yi’s killing aura. A group of eyes turned over while the youth and the yellow-dressed woman’s eyes had turned cold. The Young Master also had a killing intent in his eyes which was totally unreserved.
Wu Ni, Ji Tingyu!
Jiang Yi stood in place and exchanged eye contact with Wu Ni. He forced himself to not look at Ji Tingyu, or he might be easily exposed. He stood there quietly while Wu Ni didn’t move and looked back at him. They were like two lion kings that encountered each other in the wild, and their manes were rising up.
Wu Ni stared for a moment before the corner of his mouth suddenly arched up as he spoke coldly, “Kid, I advise you to never exit the Buddha Castle. Otherwise, I will make sure your bones get turned into dust!”
Wu Ni didn’t know what happened inside the Purgatory Ruin, but his note recorded clearly that Jiang Yi had destroyed his spirit-connected cardinal treasure and snatched the ancient artifact. If Jiang Yi was a descendant of the Nine Thearchs Clans, it wouldn’t be such a big deal. The problem was Jiang Yi’s alias, Bai Yi, was an unknown name of a nobody. He naturally couldn’t tolerate this.
Reverse psychology?
Jiang Yi’s mouth also arched up as he responded strongly. “Young Master Ni, shall we go out and have some training? Do you dare to fight me alone? If you don’t, then shut your mouth.”
Since Wu Ni provoked him, he would make use of it and incite Wu Ni in return. If Wu Ni really dared to accept the fight, Jiang Yi would be able to capture him with ease. At that time, he would take Wu Ni, escape with the Heaven Evasion, and use him to exchange Su Ruoxue with Wu Clan.
“En?”
Wu Ni’s expression changed, and he was extremely enraged. The aura presence was instantly released from his body, and he was like a ferocious tiger. He pointed at Jiang Yi and nearly accepted the challenge. Ji Tingyu, who was by his side, quickly spoke with a soft voice, “Young Master Ni, calm down! It isn’t worth it to duel with such a person!”
Jiang Yi was a nobody, and Wu Ni wouldn’t receive any fame for defeating him. If he lost, he would be a severe blow to his reputation. Wu Ni had been working diligently in the clan for many years and had finally obtained the clan’s approval. If he were to be defeated in public, all his hard work would be lost irrevocably.
Of course, most importantly… Wu Ni had clearly written down that his spirit-connected cardinal treasure was destroyed by Jiang Yi. Jiang Yi might seem to be only a third-stage Heaven Monarch, but since Jiang Yi was able to destroy his spirit-connected cardinal treasure, Jiang Yi must have some wicked ability. If Wu Ni was to fight alone, he might experience danger.
Hoo-Hoo!
Wu Ni quickly thought it through and withdrew his hand slowly. He then spoke coldly, “What are you? Are you even qualified to duel with me? It wouldn’t be too late to first defeat ten of my clansmen before challenging me, how about it? You can pick ten of them from this group.”
Buddha Castle was very safe. Wu Ni and the others didn’t bring too many men. They only brought ten peak-stage Heaven Monarchs respectively. Every single one of them was experts of at least Four-Star. If Jiang Yi was to go against ten of them with his measly strength, he would be crushed with ease!
The ten of them were wearing white armor and were at least 40 or 50 years old. When they heard Wu Ni’s statement, they lined up and looked at Jiang Yi with provocation.
“Hahaha!”
Jiang Yi let out a long laugh, and his voice was enhanced with essence force, which alerted the nearby courtyards as the people inside had all extended their divine senses out. The Black Iron Heavy Sword appeared in Jiang Yi’s hand as he pointed at Wu Ni and said, “Is this how the Nine Thearchs Clans’ elite young masters behave? Wu Ni, you are 28 years old this year, right? I am 23 years old so I am five years younger than you. You are born in the North Thearch’s Wu Clan; I am born of a nameless clan. Do you actually want to get the help of a group of old men to kill me? Are you not ashamed? So this is the style and character of a Nine Thearchs Clans’ descendant? Hahaha, this is truly such a disappointment. The North Thearch’s Wu Clan is only capable of such things!”
“Wow!”
Jiang Yi’s words had caused a commotion in the Yi Fragrance Pavilion. His voice was enhanced by essence force, which was heard by all the young masters and ladies staying in the Yi Fragrance Pavilion unless they were in seclusion. Even many of the Yi Clan’s guards, servants, and elders had been alerted.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Many courtyards’ restrictions were deactivated. Tu Long and the others flew up onto their courtyards and were obviously ready to watch a show. In just a split moment, hundreds of people flew out with excited eyes. Who wouldn’t like to watch free entertainment?
“…”
Wu Ni’s expression was cold as steel as Jiang Yi had forced him into a dead end. With so many people watching and with the North Thearch’s Wu Clan’s reputation involved—if he didn’t accept the challenge, his North Thearch’s clan’s face would be on the ground!
“Hmph!”
Three pearls flashed out from Wu Ni’s hand while his body was soaring with boundless killing aura. He rushed up the sky and burst out with a yell, “Get up here then. Everyone in Wu Clan, listen up. Do not interfere in the duel between me and Bai Yi. Kid, since you court death, this Young Master will grant your wish!”
