In a moment, all the Meng Family members withdrew from Guzhou City, standing in the distant skyline. They were all in a panic, feeling incredibly awkward, unsure whether to stay or leave.
Because the two deacons of the Cangyan Sacred Sect were still locked in a savage battle with the Ice Demon, the Meng Family found it improper to just run back home by themselves.
"Damn it!
Where on earth did the Murong Family find such a terrifying young man!"
The Patriarch of the Meng Family stood high in the distant sky, staring intently at Ye Yunfei, grinding his teeth in fury.
Originally, everyone in the Meng Family believed that today they would surely seize control of Guzhou City's Teleportation Formation with ease. They had never expected this outcome!
"Once we return, find a way to investigate that kid's origins immediately!
I want to see just who the hell he really is!"
The Meng Patriarch said.
Inside Guzhou City at this moment, Li Han and Hu Zhong were still fighting intensely with the Ice Demon. As the battle progressed, the Ice Demon slowly began gaining the upper hand.
Li Han and Hu Zhong were forced to retreat step by step, inwardly groaning in dismay.
The two of them were esteemed deacons of the powerful Cangyan Sacred Sect. They never imagined they would be forced into such a sorry state by a junior today. In full view of the public, they felt utterly humiliated!
"Let's go.
This brute is too powerful. If we continue fighting, we'll likely end up defeated by him."
Li Han sent a Sound Transmission to Hu Zhong.
"Alright, let's head back for now and discuss later."
Hu Zhong nodded.
Swish! Swish!
Without saying a word, Li Han and Hu Zhong simultaneously turned and fled, vanishing into the distance in an instant.
"Even the two deacons of the Cangyan Sacred Sect have run away!"
The onlookers who saw this scene were utterly shocked.
"Excellent!"
The members of the Murong Family were both astonished and overjoyed at the sight.
"Where do you think you're going!
I haven't had enough!"
The Ice Demon was just getting into the heat of battle and was unwilling to let them escape. He immediately moved to give chase.
"Never mind, let them go."
Ye Yunfei said to the Ice Demon.
"Alright."
The Ice Demon was already accustomed to obeying Ye Yunfei unquestioningly and stopped in his tracks.
In the blink of an eye, Li Han and Hu Zhong disappeared beyond the distant horizon.
"Let's go!"
Seeing this, the Meng Patriarch didn't dare linger another moment. He immediately led his family members away at top speed. In a flash, the Meng forces vanished without a trace!
"Fantastic!
The Meng Family has fled!
We've protected our Teleportation Formation!"
The members of the Murong clan were all bursting with joy and excitement.
"Young Master Su, thanks to your presence today, you have repelled the formidable foes besieging our Murong Family!"
Patriarch of Mu Rong hurried over to Ye Yunfei with the other high-ranking members of the family, their attitudes extremely respectful.
"Young Master Su, you helped our Murong Family activate our ancestral sword scripture, and now you've helped us defend Guzhou City's Teleportation Formation!
You truly are the great benefactor of our Murong Family!"
The Murong elders surrounded Ye Yunfei, showering him with praise.
"Thank you."
Murong Pei's beautiful eyes looked at Ye Yunfei as she spoke.
"Don't celebrate just yet. They will definitely return, especially those two deacons from the Cangyan Sacred Sect. They are not going to accept this loss.
Moreover, when they come back next time, they will bring even more powerful experts."
Ye Yunfei shook his head as he replied.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, a chill ran through every member of the Murong Family.
"Young Master Su is right. They will return!"
Patriarch of Mu Rong said gravely.
"Patriarch, next time, the Cangyan Sacred Sect will likely send an expert at the Life Palace Realm!"
A high-ranking Murong elder said.
The others felt their hearts grow heavy upon hearing this. A single expert at the Life Palace Realm would be more than enough to exterminate the entire Murong Family!
"You needn't worry. When water comes, earth shall dam it; when soldiers come, generals shall meet them*. Even if the Cangyan Sacred Sect sends an expert at the Life Palace Realm, they will not be able to seize your Murong Family's Teleportation Formation.
Didn't I just say it before? From now on, Guzhou City's Teleportation Formation belongs to your Murong Family."
Ye Yunfei said nonchalantly.
*[Translator's note: This is a poetic rendering of the proverb 'When water comes, earth shall dam it; when soldiers come, generals shall meet them', meaning to always adapt and find a solution to meet any challenge.]
The Murong elders listened, their expressions flickering between disbelief and suspicion, glancing at each other uncertainly, unsure how to respond.
"Relax, my master always keeps his word."
Hu Miao said with a laugh.
"Young Master Su... if the Cangyan Sacred Sect truly does send an expert at the Life Palace Realm..."
An elder cautiously probed.
"Not just someone at the Life Palace Realm. Even if the Cangyan Sacred Sect sends a Daoyuan Realm expert, they still won't be able to seize your Murong Family's Teleportation Formation.
Don't worry. Just trust me."
Ye Yunfei spoke plainly.
Hisss——!
Everyone gasped sharply upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
For members of the Murong clan, an expert at the Life Palace Realm was already an utterly terrifying concept.
If the Cangyan Sacred Sect were to truly send a Daoyuan Realm expert, they could probably extinguish the entire Murong Family with a single finger!
Yet this Young Master Su before them didn't even seem to fear a Daoyuan Realm expert!
"Patriarch... isn't Young Master Su exaggerating a bit too much?"
An elder secretly sent a Sound Transmission to Patriarch of Mu Rong.
"Everyone, I believe Young Master Su must have a truly astonishing background.
He is most likely the secluded, last disciple of some ancient fossil on this continent, or perhaps he hails from an extremely formidable major power!
In short, Young Master Su is absolutely no ordinary person!
Therefore, from now on, our Murong Family must strive to cling onto Young Master Su—this great tree!
Only then can our Murong Family remain safe and sound!
The Meng Family has attached themselves to the Cangyan Sacred Sect; our Murong Family shall attach ourselves to Young Master Su!
Remember, you must not show the slightest disrespect before Young Master Su from now on!"
Patriarch of Mu Rong thought for a moment before secretly admonishing them.
"Agreed."
"I agree as well!"
...
The Murong elders expressed their assent one after another.
"Ah, that's right, Patriarch. It seems to me that Young Master Su appears to have taken an interest in Pei'er. Did you forget? When Young Master Su was comprehending the sword scripture in the ancestral hall, he specifically asked Pei'er to stay in the temple and keep him company.
And later, he even personally helped Pei'er gain insights into the sword scripture.
Actions like that clearly indicate he has an interest in Pei'er.
Patriarch, if Pei'er could be with Young Master Su, it would be of immense benefit to our Murong Family."
Suddenly, an elder sent a Sound Transmission to Patriarch of Mu Rong.
"Let Pei'er be with Young Master Su?"
The Patriarch of Mu Rong was taken aback.
"That depends on Pei'er's wishes.
However, we can also create opportunities for Pei'er to spend more time with Young Master Su."
Patriarch of Mu Rong pondered for a moment before replying.
"Pei'er, when you have time, seek out Young Master Su more often. Have him help you gain a deeper understanding of our Murong Family's ancestral sword scripture. The swordsmanship Young Master Su displayed earlier was precisely from our family's sword scripture. You saw how formidable its power is. You should seize the time and cultivate diligently."
Patriarch of Mu Rong said to Murong Pei.
"Father, don't talk nonsense!"
Murong Pei's face instantly flushed crimson. She understood exactly what Patriarch of Mu Rong meant!
"Young Master Su, if you have the time, I must trouble you to give Pei'er more guidance in her cultivation.
Although Pei'er can be somewhat mischievous and restless at times, she is a good girl at heart. Please show much tolerance."
Patriarch of Mu Rong said to Ye Yunfei.
"Rest assured. I will help Lady Murong Pei comprehend that sword scripture."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Since he had obtained that sword scripture, it was only right for him to help the Murong members grasp it. This was called one good turn deserves another.
"Is it possible... he really has taken an interest in me?"
Murong Pei thought to herself, her delicate face flushing a deeper shade of red as she couldn't help sneaking a peek at Ye Yunfei.