"It's not a treasure, but even better than one. The secret I know is about the location of the Ancestral Saint's cave dwelling."
The Yaksha said with an aggrieved expression: "It's precisely because I know this secret that I was sealed here by a Saint of the Great Luo Holy Sect for over a thousand years."
"Tch, I thought it was some great secret. Turns out it's just a Saint's cave dwelling?"
Zhao Youqian said disdainfully.
"That's right. It's not much of a secret at all. You should just die."
Chen Xuan said as he raised the sword in his hand.
The Yaksha didn't expect these two to be unmoved. Had Saints become worthless these days? Had the outside world changed so much?
"Wait, that's the estate of the Longevity Saint! He's a Saint who has lived for several lifetimes. While he might not be invincible, his wealth could rival a nation's."
Hearing the phrase "wealth that rivals a nation," Chen Xuan retracted his sword and looked at Zhao Youqian:
"Brother Zhao, is this Longevity Ancient Saint richer than you?"
"How could that be!" Zhao Youqian said with a disdainful expression. "Comparing him to me is an insult in itself. But it's true that his wealth could rival a nation's. At least seven or eight Jin Kingdoms combined wouldn't match his riches."
"Brother Zhao, may I ask how much money you actually have?" Chen Xuan asked casually.
The Yaksha was also curious, wanting to know just how big this Foundation Establishment cultivator could boast.
"I don't know exactly how much I have, but I can say that no one is richer than me," Zhao Youqian said lightly while fanning himself with his folding fan.
So full of himself.
Chen Xuan didn't want to continue discussing this with him and turned to the Yaksha: "What's your name?"
"This one is Lan Lian. I have met the honored master," Lan Lian the Yaksha said, secretly sighing in relief. Based on her understanding of men, once they asked for her name, they likely wouldn't trouble her further.
"I'll give you a chance. If you can lead me to that cave dwelling, I'll let you go," Chen Xuan said indifferently. Since they had come all this way, it would be a wasted trip if they didn't bring something back. Besides, this Lan Lian before him seemed to be nothing but a soul now; killing her wouldn't yield much experience. He wouldn't make a loss-making deal.
"Really?" A look of surprise appeared on Lan Lian's face. When she first mentioned the cave dwelling, it was just to save her life. Then she brought up the Great Luo Holy Sect's Ancestor to make these two give up. She didn't expect them to be unafraid of the Great Luo Holy Sect's Ancestor. Who exactly were these people?
"Do you think I, a disciple of the Imperial Lineage Immortal Sect, would lie to a vengeful spirit who can speak?" Chen Xuan said impatiently.
"Imperial Lineage Immortal Sect?" Hearing this, Lan Lian was stunned for a moment, then revealed wild joy. "This one failed to recognize a great master. I hope you two Immortal Masters can forgive me. Lan Lian is willing to serve you both as a handmaiden."
Chen Xuan shook his head: "You're not worthy." He didn't want a Yaksha who was always coveting his body following around him. Even a Divine King couldn't withstand that, let alone him. Moreover, he disliked the most when women could see through his thoughts.
Hearing this, Lan Lian didn't show any disappointment on her face. On the contrary, she became full of energy. Clinging to the strong was the survival method of their Yaksha clan, and she firmly believed that affection would grow over time.
"One more thing, you're not allowed to steal my cultivation or peek into my memories in the future. Otherwise, my sword might just have to come out of its sheath," Chen Xuan specifically instructed.
"This one obeys." After saying this, Lan Lian quickly added: "Immortal Master, you just broke the formation's eye. I'm sure the Great Luo Holy Sect's Ancestor has received the news by now. We should leave quickly. This Jin Kingdom is no place to linger."
"What's there to fear? My brother Chen is invincible under heaven. Even if the Great Luo Holy Sect's Ancestor came personally, or a Divine King arrived, we could leave calmly," Zhao Youqian said proudly.
"Let's get ashore first."
With that, the two humans and the Yaksha jumped out of the lake.
Splash!
As soon as Chen Xuan got on land, he saw a group of drenched young women, including Princess Ning among them.
"Princess, why do you look like a drowned chicken?"
Princess Ning heard this and suddenly had an urge to hit someone. She said with a huff: "And you have the nerve to say that? Isn't it because of you two?"
Zhao Youqian immediately denied it: "It wasn't me. Nothing to do with me. It was all Brother Chen who did it."
Chen Xuan didn't expect this guy to sell him out so decisively. But how could he admit to something like this?
"Princess Ning, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I clearly did nothing."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Princess Ning's face flushed red as she said indignantly: "Is that what we were discussing? And why did you release her? She's a great demon that the upper sect sealed here. Do you know what consequences there will be for releasing her?"
"I don't know." Chen Xuan didn't believe Princess Ning. This Lan Lian's strength was about the same as the resentful spirits on the mountainside of the Sword Tomb. How could she be at the great demon level?
"Lan Lian, tell her what the consequences would be."
"This one is just a Yaksha. What evil intentions could I possibly have?" Lan Lian the Yaksha said timidly, her expression like that of a wronged young wife. She didn't dare to peek into Chen Xuan's thoughts now. But based on her years of experience, the relationship between these two was definitely not ordinary. Otherwise, this little girl wouldn't dare to speak so boldly to Immortal Master Chen.
"Stop pretending. The masters from the upper sect told me all about you. You're a demon that brings chaos to the Jin Kingdom. Once you leave this seal, you'll bewitch all men in the world, turning them into your slaves. At that time, the entire Jin Kingdom will fall."
As she spoke, Princess Ning took out a top-grade magic sword emitting fiery flames from her storage ring, looking determined to slay this demon here and now.
"Lord Chen, I advise you to step aside. Otherwise, don't blame my sword for hurting you."
Chen Xuan and Zhao Youqian both took a step back, clearing a space.
This action confused Princess Ning. But for the sake of the Jin Kingdom, she decided to eliminate this demon.
"Die, demon!"
Splash!
Lan Lian the Yaksha waved her hand, and a wave of water suddenly surged from the lake, drenching Princess Ning.
It turned Princess Ning into a drowned chicken while also extinguishing her anger, calming her down.
"Don't call me a demon all the time. You've been at the academy for so many years. What spells do you know?" Lan Lian said disdainfully. "Although I don't have the half-saint cultivation of my prime, I have the strength of a King. If I really wanted to, eliminating your Jin Kingdom would be no problem at all."
Princess Ning wasn't foolish. After hearing this, she knew there must be more to it and subconsciously asked: "Then why did you come to our Jin Kingdom?"
Hearing this, a look of hatred appeared on Lan Lian's face as she gritted her teeth and said: "All because of that damned heartless man..."
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