by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu
Instantly, Li Li's face froze.
After taking in a deep breath, Li Li asked, "Is that your answer?"
"Yes," Xiang Shaoyun affirmed.
"Ok. I will inform the brothers and sisters of the Flaming Sun of your answer," said Li Li with narrowed eyes. She then turned, flicked her ponytail, and walked away.
Xiang Shaoyun could hear the threat in her voice, but he did not seem to care. It was impossible that he would submit under someone else. When he went over to look for Tang Longfei, Lady Shura, and the Han Clan sisters, he found that they had been stopped from leaving as well.
Xiang Shaoyun quickly stepped forward and asked before he even reached them, "Big Brother Tang, what are they doing?"
Tang Longfei smiled and answered, "Ask them."
The leader of the group who had stopped them was a woman. She turned around, revealing a face that looked as pure as a snow lotus. When she smiled, it was as if a myriad of flowers had bloomed, the snowy mountain had melted, and life had returned to the world. She was a beauty that made the world seem black and white, with her the sole source of color.
Even Xiang Shaoyun blanked out upon seeing her face. He hadn't even reacted like that when he had seen Li Li. This woman, however, had truly caught his attention. Fortunately, he was able to recover quickly and ask, "Who are you? Why are you looking for them?"
Xiang Shaoyun was certain this woman's beauty was comparable to Ye Chaomu and Yu Caidie, with all three beautiful in different ways.
The man beside the beauty snorted and said, "You don't even know my young palace master? Who do you think you are?"
"Do not be rude, Leng Feng," said Han Chenfei as she glared at the man. She then smiled at Xiang Shaoyun and said, "I am Han Chenfei. It has been eye-opening to witness your might on the ring."
One ought to admit that Han Chenfei was eloquent, her words music to the ear. The way she spoke was completely unlike her cold outer appearance. Then again, she had indeed increased her evaluation of Xiang Shaoyun after meeting him.
That was mainly because he had been able to recover quickly after seeing her face, even though he had blanked out for a moment. The lust that other men would have in their eyes whenever they looked at her also wasn't present in Xiang Shaoyun's eyes. From that, it was obvious this man's willpower was higher than that of an ordinary person.
"You overpraise me. I wonder if there is anything you need from Big Brother Tang and the others?" Xiang Shaoyun asked. Since she was looking for Tang Longfei and company, it shouldn't have anything to do with him. However, he had to ask.
"They're not here for us. Rather, they're here for Han Qianwei and Han Xuewei," said Tang Longfei.
Xiang Shaoyun frowned and looked at the Han Clan sisters before asking Han Chenfei, "Have they offended you in any way?"
Han Chenfei shook her head and said, "No. I only hope that they can join the Glacier Palace."
The crowd around them also heard her loud and clear. They couldn't believe their ears. The young palace master of the Glacier Palace was personally recruiting the two followers of someone unrelated to her? It was still understandable if she was personally recruiting some regular disciples, but doing that for two followers filled the crowd with confusion.
They started wondering if there was something special about the Han Clan sisters. Han Qianwei and Han Xuewei were also astonished, but they did not let too much of their emotions show. Since they had already decided to be Xiang Shaoyun's followers, they would remain loyal.
"I won't interfere. If they are willing to join, I don't mind," Xiang Shaoyun answered without any hesitation.
Although the Han Clan sisters were his followers, he did not have the time to take care of them for now. Thus, they could only rely on themselves. Now that they had caught the attention of someone else, he didn't mind giving them more choices. Of course, one could also say that he was giving them a type of test.
The sisters immediately answered, "We won't join the Glacier Palace!"
"Hmph. You should be honored to catch the eyes of our young palace master. You dare reject her kindness?" berated a beautiful woman beside Han Chenfei. She was Han Lingshuang, similar in strength to Leng Feng. Together, the two acted as Han Chenfei's left and right arms.
"We are already Young Master Xiang's followers. If we still join the Glacier Palace, that only shows that we are disloyal. If that is the case, will the Glacier Palace even trust us in the future?" Han Qianwei shot back.
Han Lingshuang's face fell. Just as she was about to say something, Han Chenfei opened her mouth, "Both of you don't have long to live. Don't you know that?"
"What do you mean? Are you threatening us?" Han Xuewei questioned, displeased.
The faces of Tang Longfei and Lady Shura also turned unsightly. What Han Chenfei just said was too provocative.
Han Chenfei merely smiled and replied, "Have you not noticed that after each advancement, you suffer the torture of the frost energy within you? Perhaps you can still endure the level of pain you are suffering now. But after entering the Dragon Ascension Realm, that might no longer be the case. Then again, you're right. Since both of you have decided to be his followers, I won't be able to trust you even if you do join me. That's it, then. I'm mostly here to take a look at Young Master Xiang's prowess, anyway. See you."
She then turned to leave. Meanwhile, the Han Clan sisters were overwhelmed with shock. They felt their minds go blank. Han Chenfei seemed to know what was going on with them. Xiang Shaoyun suddenly called out, "Han Chenfei, I will get them to join your Glacier Palace."
Xiang Shaoyun was now sure that Han Chenfei had found out about the actual condition of the Han Clan sisters. She probably had a way to help them. Because of that, he had agreed for them to join. The Han Clan sisters were stunned. As for Tang Longfei, Lady Shura, and Ning Wenhuang, they were confused.
Han Chenfei turned, revealing her exceedingly beautiful face, and said, "Like I said, since you already have their loyalty, I won't accept them."
She then left with Leng Feng and Han Lingshuang without staying even a single second longer.
Chapter 591: If I Tell You I Want You
1 Dragon Villa.
This was the residence with the best environment to cultivate in among all the disciple residences, including the personal disciple residences. Those staying here enjoyed the highest glory a disciple could be accorded. In the past, a disciple could only be assigned this residence after going through a rigorous series of tests.
Of course, Xiang Shaoyun had also gone through a year of trial. But with his cultivation level, he really wasn't qualified to stay at the villa. Because of that, Xiao Wei had released news that anyone on the Serpent Fowl List capable of defeating Xiang Shaoyun would become the new owner of 1 Dragon Villa.
In a way, this was a test for Xiang Shaoyun. If he couldn't pass, then he really wasn't meant to stay there. Naturally, even if he managed to survive the challenges, more tests would come. The tests would only stop when he was undeniably worthy of 1 Dragon Villa.
After the duel, Xiang Shaoyun, Lady Shura, and the Han Clan sisters all returned to 1 Dragon Villa. As for Tang Longfei and Ning Wenhuang, they returned to their own residences and resumed cultivating.
In the villa, Han Qianwei questioned Xiang Shaoyun, "Why did you do that? Don't you trust us?"
Han Xuewei remained silent, but her eyes were filled with the look of someone who had been wronged. They couldn't understand why Xiang Shaoyun would ask them to join Han Chenfei.
After a slight hesitation, Xiang Shaoyun sighed and said, "There is something that I don't really want to tell you this early, but since Han Chenfei has already said it, I think both of you should be able to sense the issue of your bodies as well. That was why I wanted the two of you to join her. It will be to your benefit."
The sisters sank into deep thought. They were no fools. In the past, they had only been ignorant due to a lack of information. With Xiang Shaoyun telling them so blatantly what was wrong, they wou
ld be completely stupid if they didn't realize the truth.
"C-can it be that there really is an issue with our bodies?" Han Xuewei asked anxiously.
Xiang Shaoyun nodded. "Yes. Do you remember that I had someone check your physiques before coming to the academy? I was planning to search for a solution here at the academy, but something else happened to me during the past year, so I haven't been able to start my search. Now, Han Chenfei has figured out what is wrong with your physiques the moment she approaches you. I believe she has a Yin Frost Physique as well. Perhaps she will be able to help cure both of you!"
At this point, Xiang Shaoyun no longer wanted to hide anything from them. In any case, he already considered the Han Clan sisters his friends. He wouldn't watch them die without doing anything to help. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be easy to get Han Chenfei's help.
The sisters now knew that they had misunderstood Xiang Shaoyun, and guilt covered their faces. At the same time, a curtain of anxiousness covered their faces as well. It was understandable that they would be worried. After all, their lives were on the line. But at the same time, they had already expressed that they would not leave Xiang Shaoyun. That was a matter of principle.
Xiang Shaoyun then promised them that he would try his best to help them solve this issue. Finally, after sending the sisters away, he spent some time alone in thought. He then left the villa and headed toward Han Chenfei's villa.
Han Chenfei was a personal disciple of a certain elder who was either a previous generation elder or a grand guardian. She was one of the top 10 disciples on the Dragon Phoenix List, and the villa she resided in was also one of the top 10 disciple residences.
Thus, Xiang Shaoyun was able to easily locate her villa. Her villa's name was 2 Phoenix Villa. Just from that name alone, her status among the disciples was apparent. When Xiang Shaoyun arrived, someone blocked his way.
"Please pass on the message that Xiang Shaoyun is here to visit," Xiang Shaoyun told the person guarding the entrance.
The person hesitated slightly before deciding to go inside and pass on the message. Soon, the person returned and made an inviting gesture, allowing Xiang Shaoyun to enter. After entering, Xiang Shaoyun found that the villa looked even more elegant than his. It was indeed a suitable residence for a woman. He saw Han Chenfei standing alone under a tree of blooming flowers. She was the brightest of the flowers; all others dimmed in her presence.
"Greetings, Palace Master Han," greeted Xiang Shaoyun politely.
"You are too polite, Young Master Xiang. Just call me Chenfei, or if you don't mind, you can call me Big Sister Han too," said Han Chenfei with an enchanting smile.
In fact, she wasn't that much older than Xiang Shaoyun. At most, she was about two or three years older, but she still looked like she was 17 or 18. At that age, she was able to enter the top 10 of the Dragon Phoenix List. It was clear how terrifying her strength was.
Xiang Shaoyun smiled and did not answer. Instead, he went straight to the point. "I believe you are aware of the reason I'm here. I wonder what would you need in order to help them?"
"Looks like they are quite important for you, then?" Han Chenfei asked instead of answering.
"They are my friends!" Xiang Shaoyun declared firmly.
"Just friends?" Han Chenfei pressed on.
Xiang Shaoyun shrugged. "Yes. If you really want a precise answer, they are my followers. I don't want to see them die young, not when they have a chance to live a longer, better life. What would you need to help them?"
When Han Chenfei saw how seriously Xiang Shaoyun was speaking, she did not continue her line of questioning. Instead, she sat down before a stone table and gestured at Xiang Shaoyun to take a seat as well.
Xiang Shaoyun did not refuse the invitation. He walked over and sat down opposite Han Chenfei. There, he found Han Chenfei staring at him with her icy eyes, a faint smile on her alluring face. Any other man put in his position would probably think that he had managed to catch Han Chenfei's heart. That was not the case for Xiang Shaoyun. He met her gaze nonchalantly, not showing any sort of emotion.
After staring at him for a bit, Han Chenfei flashed him a charming smile and asked, "What if I tell you I want you?". Her choice of words was rather thought provoking.
"Me? I don't understand," Xiang Shaoyun said.
"Everyone knows you have a high-grade nine-star physique. One can say that you have the strongest physique a human can possibly have. Even my physique is inferior to yours. For the Glacier Palace, if you join us, it will be akin to adding a pair of wings to a tiger. Of course, the premise for that is for you to focus on cultivating only one power from now on," said Han Chenfei.
Xiang Shaoyun smiled helplessly. "If I am willing to do that, do you think I would have been banished to the Back Graveyard as punishment?"
He was indirectly admitting that the banishment to the Back Graveyard was a punishment due to his choice of cultivation.
"Can't that be changed at all?" Han Chenfei asked with a frown.
"No. You should think of a different term," said Xiang Shaoyun solemnly.
Chapter 592: I'm Telling You, I'm Her Husband
"I don't have anything else in mind. But if you really want to save them, they have to become a Glacier Palace member through and through. The way of saving them relates to a secret technique of the Glacier Palace. If that is not possible, you guys can look for a different solution," said Han Chenfei seriously. She added, "It's a pity that they seem to have made up their mind to stick with you."
Her final sentence was making it clear that she would be worried that even after joining, the Han Clan sisters might not stay loyal.
Xiang Shaoyun sank into thought for a bit before saying, "Your worry is understandable. Since that is the case, I will try to think of something else. Bye."
He then stood up, preparing to leave. The price had been named. Too bad it was something he couldn't agree to. There was nothing he could do about that. But he had only taken two steps when Han Chenfei said, "Why the hurry? I never said that I wasn't helping."
Xiang Shaoyun stopped and turned. "Palace Master Han, can you finish your words all at once?"
"What a surprise. You're actually such an impatient person," teased Han Chenfei. "Like I said, so long as they can become Glacier Palace members, I can save them. We don't have to talk about their loyalty for now. You only need to owe me a favor. When I need your help in the future, you can't reject it. Of course, I won't make you do something you are totally against."
Without hesitation, Xiang Shaoyun agreed, "Ok. I agree."
This really wasn't an excessive request. He only needed to give her a promise. Of course, he wouldn't know when he would need to fulfill the promise.
"You're a straightforward person, Young Master Xiang. Go back and tell them to come, then. Remember to explain things to them clearly. I don't want them to keep thinking about you even after coming here," reminded Han Chenfei.
Xiang Shaoyun nodded and left.
Looking at the departing Xiang Shaoyun, a look of regret covered Han Chenfei's eyes as she muttered, "Since ancient times, many have tried creating miracles. But how many of them have actually succeeded?"
After leaving Han Chenfei's villa, Xiang Shaoyun did not return to his villa immediately. Instead, he headed to a different villa. His destination wasn't too far from Han Chenfei's villa. In fact, it stood facing his own villa. It was known as 1 Phoenix Villa, a residence representing a glory that was even higher than Han Chenfei's 2 Phoenix Villa.
Before Xiang Shaoyun could approach the villa, he was stopped. "Who are you? Unrelated individuals are not allowed to approach!"
The speaker was an average-looking woman. She looked to be over 30 years old, so she was most definitely not a disciple of the academy. She was most likely an overseer. It was clear how much importance the academy attached to the owner of 1 Phoenix Villa since even an overseer was made to guard the villa.
Xiang Shaoyun cupped his hands in greeting and said,
"Please pass on the message that Xiang Shaoyun is requesting to meet the owner of 1 Phoenix Villa."
Without any trace of politeness, the woman waved her hand and said, "I don't care who you are, but you need to return to wherever you came from. Nobody is allowed to enter without the young lady's summon."
"You sure are putting on a lot of airs. I'm her man," said Xiang Shaoyun as he rubbed his nose.
"Bastard! What nonsense are you spouting!" the woman yelled furiously. A powerful pressure erupted from her and pressed down at Xiang Shaoyun.
"I'm telling you, I'm her husband. It is impossible that she will refuse to meet me. Just go and pass the message," said Xiang Shaoyun loudly, completely ignoring the pressure.
His loud voice successfully attracted quite a lot of attention to him. The people nearby started silently observing what was going on, filling the woman with fury. She was about to teach Xiang Shaoyun a lesson, but it was at this time that he summoned the nether prison devil.
"Not only do you refuse to pass on the message, but you're even thinking of attacking?" Xiang Shaoyun berated the woman.
"Don't think that you can be impudent just because you have a high-level puppet," shouted the woman as she attacked for real.
The nether prison devil puppet charged forth and clashed with her. Sounds of explosion erupted, and the surroundings shook from the impact of the combat. As for Xiang Shaoyun, he took the chance to silently leave, grumbling, "If you don't want me to enter, so be it. Why are you attacking? This is totally unreasonable!"
It was unknown if he was doing it deliberately, but he said it very loudly. After leaving into the distance, he finally summoned the nether prison devil puppet back to him. The woman wanted to teach Xiang Shaoyun a lesson, but she knew that dealing with his puppet would be very troublesome. Thus, she could only stamp her foot in anger and say, "Don't let me see you again, or I'll make sure you suffer!"
As for Xiang Shaoyun, a cocky look covered his face as he put his puppet away and muttered, "I believe news will soon spread that I am the Yu Clan's son-in-law."