"Do those forces from Tianxiong Domain still dare to come looking for us?"
Ye Yunfei was also taken aback, then exited the Phantom Tower and handed the batch of pills he had just refined to Cai Feng.
Just then, over a dozen flying ships approached from afar and stopped around the Green Flying Boat.
Groups of beings then emerged from those ships.
Boom...
Before these beings could even steady themselves, Xuanlong Daozhang unleashed a terrifying aura of energy pressure, which spread out mightily like crashing waves against the shore.
All the beings were jolted off their feet, stumbling backwards repeatedly, their faces pale with fear.
"Senior Xuanlong Daozhang, please do not misunderstand. We come with no ill will this time. We sincerely wish to pay our respects to you," someone immediately called out.
"Senior Xuanlong Daozhang, I am Elder Liu Jie of the White Lotus Sect, dispatched by our leader specifically to pay respects to Senior Xuanlong Daozhang, Senior Zisheng Zhenjun, and Senior Zisheng Zhenjun's esteemed disciple!"
An old man took a step forward and respectfully announced. As he spoke, he flicked his finger, sending a spatial ring floating before the Green Flying Boat.
"I am Elder Zeng Feng of the Qianlin Sect, dispatched by our Patriarch to pay respects to Senior Xuanlong Daozhang, Senior Zisheng Zhenjun, and Senior Zisheng Zhenjun's esteemed disciple!"
Another old man rushed forward, proclaiming in a clear voice, and also sent a spatial ring to float before the Green Flying Boat.
Next, emissaries from various forces across Tianxiong Domain stepped forward one after another, bowing respectfully. Some came from renowned major powers, while many were from forces of ordinary strength. They all stood there reverently, cautious and not even daring to breathe too loudly.
More flying ships kept arriving from the distance, each disembarking beings who rushed before the Green Flying Boat, respectfully announcing the names of their factions and presenting gifts.
By now, a large cluster of spatial rings hung suspended before the Green Flying Boat, spiritual energy brimming from within, clearly indicating they were filled with various types of valuable treasures.
However, the Green Flying Boat just hovered quietly, with no movement from within.
"What is the meaning of this?"
Finally, a cool voice emanated from within the Green Flying Boat. It was Xuanlong Daozhang speaking.
"Reporting to Senior Xuanlong Daozhang, some time ago, our White Lotus Sect offended you and Senior Zisheng Zhenjun's esteemed disciple. Today, we come specifically to offer apologies and gifts, hoping to resolve the conflict. Our White Lotus Sect guarantees we will absolutely never dare oppose you again from this day forward!"
Elder Liu Jie of the White Lotus Sect stepped forward and declared loudly.
Immediately, emissaries from other major forces hurriedly voiced similar sentiments.
There were also some forces that had absolutely no prior conflicts with Ye Yunfei or Xuanlong Daozhang. These forces sent people purely to establish connections and latch onto the two, using them as mighty supporters.
"Little Brother, what do you think? You decide."
Inside the Green Flying Boat, Xuanlong Daozhang looked at Ye Yunfei.
"For all factions who previously dispatched people to pursue and kill the two of us, you must pay an additional sum of wealth. Naturally, the quantity must be sufficiently large and the quality sufficiently high. It must satisfy us. If so, then past transgressions can be wiped clean. Otherwise, we will come to your doorstep and settle accounts.
As for other unrelated factions, the gifts you sent are accepted. You may return."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking clearly.
Ye Yunfei's voice traveled out from the Green Flying Boat, echoing in this stretch of the sky, allowing everyone to hear him clearly.
"Well said. That's exactly my meaning as well."
Xuanlong Daozhang was very satisfied with Ye Yunfei's words. He also spoke clearly and, with an extended hand, retrieved all the spatial rings floating around the Green Flying Boat.
An additional sum of wealth, sufficiently large, of high quality, and they must be satisfied with it!
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the emissaries from those major forces couldn't help but inwardly cry out in dismay. Because this sounded somewhat like extortion!
"This..."
The emissaries from the major forces that had previously sent people to pursue Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang stood there, somewhat embarrassed, momentarily not knowing how to respond.
"Well? Didn't you hear my Little Brother? Or do you want us to come to your doorsteps and settle accounts? Hurry up and get back to prepare the goods!"
Xuanlong Daozhang's expression darkened as he shouted sternly.
His words were like thunderclaps, shaking this space.
Hearing this, the emissaries from the major forces were too scared to linger any longer. They scrambled into their ships and hastily departed.
"Haha... Little Brother, your idea is good. Since they provoked us, we must make them pay dearly!" Xuanlong Daozhang laughed.
"The Third Elder of the Zhu Family, accompanied by the Zhu Family disciples Zhu Keqi and Zhu Ziyan, have come to pay respects to Senior Xuanlong Daozhang, Senior Zisheng Zhenjun, and Senior Zisheng Zhenjun's esteemed disciple!"
Just at that moment, another flying ship arrived from afar and stopped ahead. An old man emerged, leading two beautiful young women. He spoke respectfully towards the Green Flying Boat.
"Thank goodness we arrived in time and didn't miss them. Keqi, Ziyan, you two must behave reverently later. Take the initiative to pay your respects. And actively try to win that young man's favor, understand?" The old man quietly instructed the two beauties.
Zhu Keqi and Zhu Ziyan were extremely awkward. They had only met Ye Yunfei a few times, yet now their family patriarch was demanding they find a way to marry him and even take the initiative to seduce him!
"They actually came."
Inside the Green Flying Boat, Ye Yunfei sensed the figures of Zhu Keqi and Zhu Ziyan and couldn't help but be surprised.
However, he immediately understood. This must be because the Zhu Family elders had learned of his slight connection with these two women and deliberately sent them to ingratiate themselves with him.
It was just that Ye Yunfei didn't dislike Zhu Keqi and Zhu Ziyan. Back when Ye Yunfei seemed to be in danger, the two women had repeatedly warned him.
"The Zhu Family counts as a major power in Tianxiong Domain. We must squeeze a hefty sum from them!" Xuanlong Daozhang said to Ye Yunfei. After all, the Zhu Family had also previously sent people to pursue him.
"Let it go. The Zhu Family is an exception," Ye Yunfei thought briefly before replying.
"Why? Ah, I see! You've taken a fancy to those two young ladies, right? That's understandable. Since ancient times, even heroes find it difficult to pass through the gate of beautiful women. And a man who isn't a bit of a romantic in his youth wastes his life. Understood.
Very well. For your sake, I'll let the Zhu Family off."
Xuanlong Daozhang was stunned for a moment before catching on.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei had already stepped out of the Green Flying Boat and stood before Zhu Keqi and Zhu Ziyan.
"You were looking for me?" Ye Yunfei asked with a smile.
"He actually came out personally to greet us! It seems he really does have an interest in Keqi and Ziyan!"
The Zhu Family's Third Elder was very excited seeing Ye Yunfei suddenly appear before them. After all, all those emissaries from the various major forces came to request an audience earlier, and Ye Yunfei never set foot outside the flying boat the entire time. But now he had personally stepped out. It was truly giving them great face!
"We..."
Zhu Keqi and Zhu Ziyan blushed deeply, their eyes darting nervously. They stood there, not even knowing where to put their hands, completely at a loss for words.
At the same time.
In Tiankui Domain, at the headquarters of the Sword Emperor Pavilion.
"Excellent! How dare a mere Heavenly Boundary Realm cultivator and a kid still wet behind the ears dare destroy our Sword Emperor Pavilion branch in Tianxiong Domain! If we do not avenge this grudge, won't our Sword Emperor Pavilion become a laughingstock on the Feixian Continent! Send out a group of Heavenly Boundary Realm experts immediately to take revenge!"
Upon receiving news of the destruction of their branch in Tianxiong Domain, the higher-ups of the Sword Emperor Pavilion were flying into a rage. They immediately dispatched powerful experts to seek revenge.
Meanwhile.
"Ye Yunfei, we're going to meet again. How I look forward to it!"
The Palace Lord of the Heavenly God Palace from the Xianling Realm had also arrived on the Feixian Continent with a group of followers, laughing coldly.