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Chapter 108: The Three-Year Pact, Long Aotian's Intelligence? (Part 2)
Chapter 108: The Three-Year Pact, Long Aotian's Intelligence? (Part 2)
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"It will only add to the ridicule."
"Yes, House Master!"
...
The Scarlet Cloak Guard headquarters was established within an ordinary mountain.
Qin Yu sat in his chamber, cultivating while handling intelligence from various sources.
Although the Scarlet Cloak Guard was still in its early stages, it had already begun to operate thanks to the manpower and influence of the Prince's Mansion.
"Not bad."
"Even though we can't yet monitor or investigate those secret pieces of intelligence, at least we can gather and deliver these public messages in the shortest time possible."
"Be the first to know about major events in the Northern Region."
"As for those secrets, we can't rush it. We'll have to proceed cautiously."
"..."
"Huh?!"
Suddenly, he took out a sound-transmitting jade token, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Intelligence from the Tianyuan Immortal Dynasty."
"One of the items is..."
"Senior Sister Xiao Ling'er will fulfill the three-year pact with Xiao Jie of the Xiao Family on the Ninety-Seventh Mountain of the Thunder Mountain Range?"
"?!?"
"Three-year pact?"
"It seems Senior Sister has a past that is unknown to others."
He pondered for a moment, then took out a sound-transmitting jade token to contact Lin Fan: "Master, I have discovered..."
Soon, Lin Fan replied: "I am already aware. Under the premise of not exposing the Scarlet Cloak Guard and not affecting yourself, you may act as you see fit."
"Yes, Master."
Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the response.
"The Xiao Family..."
He thought for a moment, then issued an order: "In the shortest time possible, gather all the intelligence you can on the Xiao Family Patriarch of the Tianyuan Immortal Dynasty and bring it to me!"
Half a day later.
After reading the latest intelligence, Qin Yu frowned.
"The Xiao Family is not to be feared. Compared to the Prince's Mansion, they are not a match."
"However, the Tianyuan Immortal Dynasty and our dynasty are like water and fire. If the great powers of the Prince's Mansion were to enter their territory, they would surely be hunted down comprehensively. It is not practical for them to delve deep into the Thunder Mountain Range."
"Even hiding my identity won't work."
"Xiao Wanli is a favorite of the Dragon Originuan Emperor. This battle will surely attract the attention of powerful figures in the court..."
"Senior Sister's journey is bound to be extremely dangerous."
He stood up, hands behind his back, pacing back and forth.
"No, I must lend a hand to Senior Sister."
"If the Xiao Family plays by the rules, then so be it."
"But if they play dirty..."
"Since my identity as Meteor has not been exposed, and I, the little prince, am considered a 'waste,' no one pays attention to me, and there is little intelligence on me."
"I..."
"Will go myself!"
...
"Jianqiang."
Inside the Linyue Sect, 'Lin Fan' contacted Fan Jianqiang: "Your Senior Sister will soon fulfill the 'three-year pact' in the Thunder Mountain Range. What are your thoughts on this?"
Fan Jianqiang: "..."
"Master, you jest. Senior Sister is like a celestial being; she will surely sweep away all obstacles and turn misfortune into good fortune. What could I possibly have to say?"
"Ha ha."
Fan Jianqiang: "..."
"Cough."
Mouth saying he had no thoughts, but as soon as he turned, he took out a sound-transmitting jade token and tried to contact Long Aotian.
"Idiot, why are you contacting me?"
Long Aotian, as always, exuded his usual domineering aura, not taking anyone seriously.
"Hmph, you're still acting arrogant? Fan Jianqiang, you haven't killed Tang Wu yet, have you? This, this? What are you being arrogant about?"
"I'm contacting you to give you a chance to prove yourself. Do you want it?"
"As long as you can prove yourself, I'll admit you're strong."
"Will you dare to go?"
Long Aotian sneered: "Don't try to manipulate me. Do you really think I'm stupid? Again and again, using me as a pawn?"
"You're not stupid." Fan Jianqiang said seriously: "Just coward."
"What kind, the unparalleled genius, the unparalleled invincibility? A joke!"
"Fine, we won't contact each other again in the future."
"I'll destroy your sound-transmitting jade token soon."
"Thought you could suppress all enemies? Turns out..."
"I misjudged you."
...
The hidden Long Aotian's temples throbbed, his brain almost bursting, barely holding back a curse. But considering the special circumstances, he endured it again and again, finally replying with his divine sense: "Who do you want dead this time, say!"
Damn!
If you say I'm stupid, maybe I could endure it.
After all, I called you 'idiot' the first time. And you don't have a good way to directly kill you, so I endured it.
But you say I'm a coward?
Feeling disappointed?
No more contact?!!
The hell, will I endure this humiliation?!
"Hey? You do have some courage!"
"Nothing much, not asking you to kill anyone. Just about my Senior Sister, you know her, right? A true genius, not only unmatched in combat, but also unmatched in alchemy!"
"In a few days, she will challenge the Xiao Family's genius on the Ninety-Seventh Mountain of the Thunder Mountain Range in the Northern Region."
"Just watch, my Senior Sister will definitely defeat the Xiao Family's genius!"
"But, I reckon the Xiao Family won't just sit back and watch. But my Senior sister should be able to handle it."
"Just in case, I mean just in case my Senior sister can't handle it, and you can do what my senior sister can't, and suppress the Xiao Family, I'll recognize you!"
Long Aotian: "..."
Again using me as a tool?!
But you know, he is actually quite tempted!
Xiao Ling'er's name, he has heard it. Although he doesn't need external help to become strong, having such a concubine as a concubine could warm his bed and refine pills for him, why not?
If he has time to go, resolve the Xiao Family, wouldn't it show his manliness?
With his strength and demeanor, if he saves the damsel, wouldn't Xiao Ling'er respectfully bow before him?
In deep contemplation, Long Aotian's desire to go intensified.
"It's a pity..."
"Time is running out, and I must make a choice."
After a brief moment of deliberation, Long Aotian chose to decline, "It's not feasible. There's a time conflict, and I won't make it!"
"Next time, then!"
"You're just too scared to go, aren't you?" Fan Jianqiang grew impatient.
"Nonsense! Is there anything in the Immortal Martial Continent that I, Long Aotian, fear? A mere family is nothing compared to an ancient clan!"
"Just wait and see. I'm planning something big. In three to five days, or at most ten to fifteen days, even if you hide in that useless Linyue Sect, you'll still hear the news!"
"Then you'll understand that it's not that I'm afraid, but that I'm planning something truly significant!"
"You're bluffing!"
"This young master..."
"You fool, just wait and see!"
The conversation ended with both of them arguing.
Fan Jianqiang stroked his chin, feeling disheartened and frustrated, "Damn it! Long Aotian has changed his mind. Even this knife can't be wielded at times?"
"But I can sense his eagerness. In other words, he's truly planning something big?"
"I'll see what you're up to."
"As for the Grand Master Sister..."
"Ahem, good fortune comes to the virtuous."
"It's not a problem. It's just one less unstable card. No big deal."
"..."
...
Several days passed in a flash.
On this day, Xiao Jie broke through.
In the blink of an eye, it seemed as if endless mysteries were converging, an astonishing sight.
Furthermore, there was even a hint of 'destiny' in the air.
His maid, upon seeing this, immediately knelt down and exclaimed with joy, "Congratulations, Master, on your breakthrough! You're now half a step into the Sixth Life Understanding Realm!"
"It's just half a step. Ultimately, I'm still one step away."
"I'm missing an opportunity."
At first glance, it seemed like humility, but in reality, his chin was raised high with pride.
His face exuded an intense sense of arrogance.
As a ninety-nine-year-old young genius, not yet a hundred years old, he was already half a step into the Life Understanding Realm. If he could seize this opportunity, he would be able to break through to the Sixth Realm before reaching a hundred years old!
Such progress was indeed something to be proud of.
"But I sense that the opportunity is right before my eyes!"
"Any news from Xiao Ling'er?"
"Master..." The maid's face paled.
Xiao Jie frowned immediately, "Speak!"
"Yes, Master."
"Xiao Ling'er has recently been spreading the word that on the day of the three-year pact, she will go to the Thunder Mountain Range... to, to die."
After speaking, she carefully watched Xiao Jie, fearing his anger.
"Hmm?"
Xiao Jie's eyebrows rose, "How dare you!"
"To be so arrogant is to seek death!"
"However, this is good."
"I can sense that he is the opportunity I've been waiting for!"
"Once I kill him and fulfill the three-year pact, my heart will be truly at peace, and I'll enter the Sixth Realm!"
"Soon, I'll spread the word that I'm going to respond to the challenge and easily defeat her!"
"Yes, Master."
The maid finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she still cautiously observed his expression, fearing he might suddenly lose his temper...
Xiao Jie, however, was frowning at her scrutiny, "What are you looking at?"
"I'm feeling quite angry right now."
"Help me calm down!"
With a cold expression, he reached out and placed his hand on the maid.
The maid sighed inwardly with helplessness, but she had no choice but to comply.
After a moment, Xiao Jie closed his eyes in satisfaction.
...
Xiao Ling'er entered the Thunder Mountain Range.
Before this, she had already restored her original appearance.
At this point, there was no longer any need to hide her identity.
She was here to fulfill the three-year pact.
This was her promise and also...
A tribute to her departed parents! She wanted a fair and square battle, to defeat and slay Xiao Jie, proving herself and fulfilling her promise.
At the same time, she wanted to use Xiao Jie's death to console her parents' spirits in heaven.
"Here I am!"
Outside the Thunder Mountain Range, informants were already in place.
As Xiao Ling'er marched into the mountain range without any concealment, the informants immediately became aware.
Soon, the news spread.
"Xiao Ling'er has entered the Thunder Mountain Range."
"The so-called three-year pact is about to happen!"
"Xiao Jie has publicly announced that he will honor the pact, so this battle will take place in the next two days!"
"Let's go! Into the Thunder Mountain Range!"
"Regardless of the outcome, I want to see the Xiao family's humiliation, hahaha!"
"Although I wish for Xiao Jie's death, it's unlikely... He is extremely talented, and Xiao Ling'er is alone, while the Xiao family members are dishonorable."
"Even if Xiao Ling'er defeats Xiao Jie, the final outcome might still be..."
"..."
Countless people were drawn to the commotion.
Xiao Ling'er had anticipated this, but she didn't mind.
In fact, the more people, the better for her.
The Xiao family had been developing well in recent years, but the Immortal Dynasty was a complex place with various factions. Who didn't have enemies?
Among these onlookers, there might be enemies of the Xiao family, secretly plotting against them.
Perhaps this was a good thing.
But as Xiao Ling'er entered the Ninety-Seventh Mountain of the Thunder Mountain Range, she encountered an unexpected figure.
"Lu Ming?"
"Ah, Ling'er."
Lu Ming, who had been at the foot of the mountain, seemingly trying to avoid the heavenly thunder, immediately showed joy upon seeing her, "You're here?"
"I heard about you and was worried."
"But with my lowly strength, I wasn't sure when the three-year pact would be, so I came early."
"Don't misunderstand me."
"I have no other intentions."
"It's just..."
"As someone from the Southwest Region, I want to cheer you on."
"..." Xiao Ling'er remained silent.
"Brother Lu, you're very thoughtful," she said, her heart filled with caution.
"He must be hiding his cultivation," Yao Laozu added.
"Otherwise, a Second Stage cultivator, how dare he venture alone into the Thunder Mountain Range? Just to cheer for someone he's not even familiar with, is he courting death?"
A thunderous clap echoed.
In an instant, a massive boulder nearby turned to dust.
"Ah!" Lu Ming jumped in surprise.
He was quite startled.
"..." Yao Laozu trailed off.
"Unless he's truly foolish."
"Or perhaps, he likes you?"
"I've heard that some people are willing to risk their lives for love, fearless of life and death."
"Teacher, please don't joke with your disciple." Xiao Ling'er forced a bitter smile.
"Brother Lu, you're very thoughtful, but... please withdraw from the Ninety-Seventh Mountain. Otherwise, if we fight later, there's a risk of accidental injury."
"Ah, that's right."
"Dao Comrade, I believe you can win!"
"Go for it!"
Lu Ming clenched his fists and then covered his head as he ran off, resembling a mortal afraid of being struck by thunder.
Xiao Ling'er was momentarily speechless.
She then climbed the Ninety-Seventh Mountain, sat cross-legged on the cliff, closed her eyes, and adjusted her state, preparing to face the enemy in peak condition! From time to time, heavenly thunder would fall, sometimes so close that it seemed to be right next to her.
But she never moved, not even a fraction, and her eyes remained closed, as if she were in seclusion, cultivating.
More and more cultivators gathered on the nearby mountain peaks.
They gazed from a distance, most of them surprised, discussing in hushed tones.
"Xiao Ling'er, what a bold spirit!"
"To be able to cultivate calmly in the Thunder Mountain Range, such a state of mind is beyond ordinary."
"I think she's just putting on a show. She's already at the Fifth Stage, and although the Thunder Mountain Range has dense heavenly thunder, it's rare to encounter the kind that can threaten a Fifth Stage cultivator."
"If it were me, I'd dare too."
"..."
"Breaking news, members of the Xiao Family have left the Imperial City and are heading towards the Thunder Mountain Range!"
"Oh? So Xiao Jie is also here."
"Of course!"
"But Patriarch Xiao Zhan and many elders have also come. This Xiao Ling'er, her fate is sealed today."
"What a pity."
"With such a bold spirit and exceptional talent, and a likable appearance, today she's destined to perish."
"..."
...
Several hours later, the Xiao Family arrived.
Xiao Jie took the lead, with the family's powerful cultivators behind him. They rushed towards the Ninety-Seventh Mountain without hesitation.
Along the way, heavenly thunder struck down, but among them, the one with the lowest cultivation was still Xiao Jie, at the Half-Step Sixth Stage. These thunders were no threat to him.
However, one of them activated a defensive measure, protecting everyone and arriving without a scratch.
Seeing Xiao Ling'er sitting cross-legged on the mountain cliff, Xiao Jie's gaze remained calm.
A thunderous clap sounded.
His expression unchanged, his eyes reflected the thunder, "Xiao Ling'er, you originally had a chance to live, but you're too arrogant."
"Three years..."
"Your life has started counting down."
"Come."
"Three years."
"Let me see, after these three years, how much have you improved since your fall?"
"You're very noisy." Xiao Ling'er stood up, her aura surging.
"Today, I'll return the humiliation and avenge my parents' deaths!"
As her words fell, her Fifth Stage, Second Realm aura surged, and she took the initiative to attack.
The Xiao Family members immediately dispersed, flying in mid-air and surrounding the battlefield.
Xiao Jie chuckled lightly, "Fifth Stage, Second Realm, not bad."
"But in front of me, it's nothing."
With a wave of his hand, divine light surged towards Xiao Ling'er, blocking all her incoming attacks, "Is that all?"
"If it's just this, it's a little too boring."
"My teacher once said..."
Xiao Ling'er lifted her head, her aura surging again under the gaze of the crowd, her cultivation skyrocketing, "Villains die from their own excessive talk."
"Fifth Stage, Fifth Realm?!"
Everyone was shocked.
"This woman was hiding her cultivation?"
"This secret technique is quite impressive, we didn't notice any clues before."
"Hmm? Slightly more interesting."
"But still not enough!"
Xiao Jie's gaze intensified.
In his heart, a nameless fire burned fiercely, and he felt intense jealousy.
He had cultivated for nearly ninety years, yet he was only at the Half-Step Life Understanding.
But she, in just three years, had skyrocketed from the First Stage, Third Realm to the Fifth Stage, Fifth Realm? Four major cultivation realms in three years!
What kind of talent was this?
If given another two years, he would undoubtedly face death.
"Today, she must die."
Jealousy drove him mad.
Xiao Jie was shocked.
The Xiao Family members were filled with murderous intent.
Only Xiao Zhan, with a murderous heart, had a hint of regret.
Originally...
She should have been the pride of the Xiao Family, fighting for the family!
A child of fate!
What a pity.
...
"Not bad, you're worthy of my attack. Die!"
Xiao Jie couldn't hold back his murderous intent, going crazy as he attacked. In an instant, divine light surged towards Xiao Ling'er, and even the aura of 'fate' spread, launching endless assaults at her.
"Who will die is yet to be seen."
"Immortal Flame Nine Transformation, First Transformation!"
Boom, Xiao Ling'er's cultivation surged.
"Three Thousand Thunder Movement!"
Swish! A thunderous clap.
Heavenly thunder struck down, but at this moment, Xiao Ling'er stepped on the thunder, moving at an astonishing speed to dodge the endless attacks, and charged towards Xiao Jie! The Lingyun Sword suddenly appeared, slashing through the air.
"True Void Absolute!"
A tearing sound!
A sword light flashed, aiming straight for Xiao Jie's eyebrows!
(End of Chapter)
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