"Send two more Half-Emperors out to protect the remaining nearby cities! If you encounter Ye Yunfei, show no mercy, kill on sight!" The Pavilion Master roared.
Soon, two Half-Emperors from Sword Emperor Pavilion soared into the sky, leaving the headquarters.
Zhangjian City.
Zhangjian City was another prominent city near the Sword Emperor Pavilion headquarters. Ye Yunfei walked through the city, his appearance that of a graceful young noble, accompanied by a beautiful maidservant.
This beautiful maidservant was Hu Miao.
As a member of the Ancient Heavenly Fox Clan, Hu Miao possessed innate seductive charm. Every gesture and smile she made was incredibly alluring, deeply capturing the attention of men. The allure of the Ancient Heavenly Fox Clan was no joke.
Currently, many men on the street stared at Hu Miao, unable to look away.
"Master, look how annoying these fellows are, always staring at me," Hu Miao giggled, covering her mouth, her eyes full of flirtation and endless spring-like charm, causing the surrounding men to stare transfixed.
"Don't cause trouble for me," Ye Yunfei said.
However, just because Ye Yunfei didn't want trouble didn't mean others felt the same.
"Greetings, young lady. I am Ren Shenyu, the young master of Zhangjian City. May I inquire your honorable name?" A tall man in a purple robe, surrounded by a dozen sharp-eyed guards, walked over and addressed Hu Miao.
"So that's Ren Shenyu! His father is the City Lord of Zhangjian City. Furthermore, they say his swordsmanship talent is extremely high. He's already been noticed by an Elder of the Sword Emperor Pavilion and is about to be taken on as a closed-door disciple! So this Ren Shenyu is a newly rising young talent within Sword Emperor Pavilion, truly remarkable!"
"It seems he's taken a liking to that young lady. Of course, a natural beauty matches a hero, as they say!"
"However, haven't you all seen? This beauty is accompanied by a man. It looks like their relationship is not shallow."
"Hah! Do you really think that kid can compete with Ren Shenyu? Given Ren Shenyu's status and position, how many young people would dare to compete with him? Just wait and see. Once that kid learns of Ren Shenyu's identity, I guarantee he'll obediently give up that beauty!"
...
Hu Miao was already the center of attention on this street. Now that everyone saw Ren Shenyu actively stepping forward to speak with her, almost all gazes turned their way.
"My name is Hu Miao," Hu Miao replied to Ren Shenyu's question, giggling and covering her mouth, feeling quite amused.
Hu Miao was inherently charming. This smile only enhanced her allure, making her utterly bewitching.
"So it's Miss Hu. I'd like to invite Miss Hu to be a guest at the City Lord's Manor and offer you my gracious hospitality," Ren Shenyu said politely.
"Invite me as a guest? I don't get to decide that. Ask my master," Hu Miao laughed.
"Master? This fellow is your master?" Ren Shenyu was stunned.
"That peerless beauty actually called that kid 'master'? Could she be his maidservant?" The men around were both shocked and envious.
"Brother, what exactly are your origins? Which force do you belong to?" Ren Shenyu scrutinized Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master, I'm familiar with the young talents and higher-status youths of all major forces on Feixian Continent, but I don't recognize this kid," an elderly man in a blue robe whispered into Ren Shenyu's ear.
This blue-robed elder possessed the strength of an early-stage Heavenly Boundary Realm and was specifically assigned to protect Ren Shenyu.
"I have no particular origins. Just a wandering cultivator," Ye Yunfei answered indifferently.
"A wandering cultivator? Good. From this moment on, this Miss Hu is no longer your maidservant. She has no further relation to you. Understand? Of course, if you wish for compensation, I can provide it. Miss Hu, from now on, you are free," Ren Shenyu announced clearly.
The Sword Emperor Pavilion was one of the prominent major powers on Feixian Continent, and he himself was one of its highly favored young talents in recent times. Facing a mere wandering cultivator, he naturally felt a great sense of superiority and acted condescendingly.
"Scram!" Ye Yunfei said angrily, then prepared to leave with Hu Miao.
If it weren't for his concern that Sword Emperor Pavilion Half-Emperors might arrive at any moment, Ye Yunfei would have long since slapped this so-called young master who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth to death.
"Kid, don't know what's good for you! In Zhangjian City, the Young Master's word is law! If you know what's good for you, you'll scram immediately! Otherwise, face the consequences at your own peril!" The blue-robed elder beside Ren Shenyu took a step forward and shouted sternly.
Rumble...
A vast, surging pressure of energy radiated from his body, crashing towards Ye Yunfei like roaring waves.
The crowd of onlookers, frightened, backed away.
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened, ready to make a move.
At that moment.
Boom! Boom!
Two terrifying sword lights appeared on the distant horizon, whistling through, slicing through space, and arriving above Zhangjian City in an instant before halting.
Two old men!
Rumble...
The oppressive energy aura radiating from these two old men instantly suppressed the entire city. Every living being within the city walls felt a deep-seated fear rising from the depths of their souls.
It was a sense of oppression stemming from a difference in life level—impossible to resist!
Because these two old men were both Half-Emperors!
Two Half-Emperors arriving at Zhangjian City simultaneously!
"It seems the upper echelons of Sword Emperor Pavilion are starting to get anxious," Ye Yunfei thought with a cold laugh as he glanced at the two Half-Emperors in the high sky.
With his current strength and hidden cards, not only would these two Half-Emperors find it hard to detect Ye Yunfei, even if they did, Ye Yunfei was confident he could leave unscathed.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei appeared extremely composed, not the least bit anxious.
"Your humble servant, Ren Qian, pays his respects to the two Elders!" A middle-aged man dressed as a scholar appeared, leading a group of Sword Emperor Pavilion troops as they hurriedly rose into the air, arriving before the two old men in the sky and bowing respectfully.
"Shenyu, come quickly and pay your respects to the two Elders!" Ren Qian turned his head and called to Ren Shenyu.
"You wait here, kid," Ren Shenyu glared at Ye Yunfei, then soared into the air, arriving before the two Elders and bowing respectfully.
Since Ren Shenyu had already caught the eye of a high Elder of Sword Emperor Pavilion, he held a certain degree of fame within the pavilion. Therefore, the two Elders were comparatively polite to Ren Shenyu, praising him a few words.
"Heavens! Both of them are Half-Emperors from Sword Emperor Pavilion! I actually got to see two Half-Emperors at the same time!"
Inside and outside the city, many watched the two Elders of Sword Emperor Pavilion with utter reverence.
It had to be known that Half-Emperors were among the strongest experts on Feixian Continent, standing at the apex of the pyramid. Ordinary martial artists might never encounter a Half-Emperor in their entire lives!
Now, two Half-Emperors had appeared, naturally causing a sensation.
"Surround them! Don't let this kid escape! Wait until the Young Master is free, he'll personally deal with him!" The blue-robed elder waved his hand, directing a squad of Sword Emperor Pavilion troops to rush forward and surround Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao.
"Miss Hu, I advise you to sever ties with this kid immediately. Follow our Young Master in the future. To be favored by our Young Master, your future is destined to skyrocket. How many women dream of such fortune!" The blue-robed elder then spoke to Hu Miao.
"Very well, you stay here. I'll go to KuaiJian City to check. That kid Ye Yunfei could appear in any nearby city at any moment," one of the Half-Emperors said to the other, then shot into the sky, vanishing into the distance in an instant.
Ren Qian respectfully welcomed the other Half-Emperor into the City Lord's Manor.
It seemed this Half-Emperor intended to remain stationed here in Zhangjian City.
"Master, a Half-Emperor is staying here. Are you still going to act?" Hu Miao transmitted her voice.
"Wait for now," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Wait for what? For him to leave?" Hu Miao asked.
"No.
Wait until Senior Xuanlong arrives. Then we'll act," Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Senior Xuanlong Daoist is coming so soon?" Hu Miao was pleasantly surprised.
"It's not soon. Several days have already passed. I just received a jade slip transmission from him. He'll be here very soon. At that time, we'll take out this Sword Emperor Pavilion Half-Emperor as well," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Take out a Half-Emperor!" Hu Miao felt somewhat shocked.
Half-Emperors were the most elite experts on Feixian Continent. Taking one down would likely shake the entire continent!
"If we take down a Half-Emperor, the high echelons of Sword Emperor Pavilion would probably go insane," Hu Miao said excitedly, feeling a bit of anticipation.