by Feng Yise
This youth was precisely Ye Yuan who had just entered the city not long ago!
After leaving the Cloud Prancing Tribe, Ye Yuan and Lan Feng transited midway once more and had just arrived at Wind Raising City yesterday.
Ye Yuan knew that teahouses were places where information converged. Hence, he came today to see if he could hear some news relating to Mei Zhen and the rest. To think that he really heard some juicy details.
It was just that this bit of news was still too little of value to Ye Yuan.
Approaching the capital, it was inconvenient for Ye Yuan to bring Lan Feng around. By any chance that there were Lan Family members who had not left and they discovered it, the problem would be huge.
Ye Yuan savored a sip of tea and was somewhat gloomy.
Experts roamed like clouds in this Central Capital. Wanting to rescue his fellow apprentices was really as hard as ascending to heaven!
But for the Wind Emperor to launch a war between two worlds, he was bound to transfer large numbers of experts out. This was an opportunity to Ye Yuan.
Ye Yuan was presently being dejected by himself when the people at that table conversed again.
"Speaking of the Xiao Family, have you heard? The Xiao Family's little princess, Xiao Ruyan, is about to hold a martial competition to find a husband. Our Wind Raising City has a registration venue. I heard that Xiao Ruyan is beautiful like a heavenly fairy. If I can get close to her, I can really even die willingly!" The middle-aged man had an idiotic look.
"Save it! Their family's martial competition to find a spouse, the first requirement is to be under the age of 30. You're already out!" Another person dealt a blow.
"Sigh, you're not fun at all! I heard my brother say that he once saw Miss Xiao Ruyan and was immediately awestruck by her fairy-like looks! A beauty like that, don't you wish to?"
"Rubbish. Who doesn't like beautiful women? But they and we are people from completely different worlds. It's best to not have these rotten ideas. Either way, I'll also join in the fun when the time comes!"
At this time, Ye Yuan suddenly moved closer and asked, "This Elder Brother, such a formidable family like the Xiao Family, why would their own missus have to hold a martial competition to find a spouse?"
That middle-aged martial artist shot a glance at Ye Yuan and said disdainfully, "What? Do you also want to join in the fun with this strength? I think you should forget it! Those participating in the spouse finding martial competition at the minimum requires Late-Stage Crystal Formation Realm strength. You, this Second Level Crystal Formation Realm, once you go up, you'll be beaten to death by others right away."
Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Haha, Elder Brother is mistaken. This Younger Brother is from out of town and doesn't know much about the capital's matters. So I want to understand more. It also counts as seeing the world."
As he spoke, Ye Yuan fished out a middle-grade essence crystal and stuffed it into the middle-aged martial artist's hand.
That middle-aged martial artist's brows shot up, and he immediately switched to a smiley face as he said, "Haha, it's indeed a good thing for young people to see the world more. You asking me also counts as asking the right person! The Xiao Family is just a second-rate family in the capital. In terms of power, they are inferior to the first-rate families, the Huang Family and Xue Family. A year ago, the Huang Family and Xue Family proposed marriage at the same time to the Xiao Family, wishing to marry this Xiao Ruyan. The Xiao Family didn't dare to offend either one of them. They dragged until now where it really can't be dragged anymore. So they could only come up with this strategy to organize a spouse finding martial competition. While it's a spouse finding martial competition, in truth, isn't it still the struggle between the two Huang and Xue families? How can ordinary martial artists be the two family's match?'
Ye Yuan saw the light and said, "Then judging by what elder brother said, didn't this spouse finding martial competition become ornamental? There shouldn't be anyone who goes to register, right?"
"Heh heh, then you guessed wrong! Do you see this street filled with young men? They are all targeting Xiao Ruyan!" The middle-aged martial artist said with a snicker.
"You don't understand this, right? Xiao Ruyan is known as one of the two absolutes in the capital. Which man under the heavens doesn't wish to obtain her beauty? Even if they know that they are just serving as a foil, as long as they are martial artists of the right age, they will chase after like a flock of ducks! Furthermore, for martial artists such as ourselves, once we marry Xiao Ruyan, it will be soaring to the sky with a single move! So, do you think they will participate or not?"
Chapter 362 - Don’t Reveal One’s Wealth
"Turns out that there's still so many stuff to learn!" Ye Yuan had a face like he learned things.
"Haha. Young man, you just entered the Jianghu. Although your strength is still decent, there are still many things to learn! Otherwise, you'll even be counting money for people after being sold!" The middle-aged martial artist then chortled.
Ye Yuan smiled and agreed. He did not feel like arguing. He already obtained all the information he wanted and also had a preliminary understanding of the capital's faction division.
Thinking now, this first-rate family should be the top tier major influence in the capital. As for those like the Xiao Family, they might be a level weaker.
As for the spouse finding martial competition, Ye Yuan naturally did not have plans to participate. He did not wish to marry a woman he did not know.
Although he knew that he would definitely get first place if he went.
Martial artists under the age of 30 in the Fierce Gale World were at the very most First Level Sea Transformation Realm. With Ye Yuan's present strength, it was still more than sufficient to defeat a First Level Sea Transformation Realm.
Leaving the inn, Ye Yuan did not plan on staying in Wind Raising City any longer and headed directly out of the city in the direction of the capital.
But before traveling for long, Ye Yuan's path was obstructed by three martial artists.
"Hehe, boy, didn't think that we would meet again so soon, right?" It was precisely the middle-aged martial artist who took Ye Yuan's middle-grade essence crystal.
The three people were all Sea Transformation Realm martial artists. But seeing that Ye Yuan was alone, evil intent welled up.
Towards these three fellows, Ye Yuan naturally did not take this to heart. He said nonchalantly, "Yeah. This Elder Brother isn't thinking of inviting me to drink wine by stopping me here, right?"
"Hahaha, what is he saying? He said to let me invite him to drink wine? Boy, are you really stupid,or pretending to be dumb? Hand over all the essence crystals and treasures on your body, and I can leave you an intact corpse!" the middle-aged martial artist barked fiercely.
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "You're going to kill me whether I hand them over or not. Why should I give them to you?"
The middle-aged martial artist was stunned and thought it was true. This sort of threatening words seemed rather stupid when one heard them.
"Heh heh, fine then. Today, your Grandpa Hao will show mercy and let you off! Quickly hand over all the essence crystals on you!" As he spoke, he extended his hand out and demanded from Ye Yuan.
"Hur hur, that's more like it!" Ye Yuan said. As he spoke, Ye Yuan touched his storage ring like he was really going to give them.
The middle-aged martial artist had a pleased look as he said, "Boy, next time when you go out, make sure to remember the principle of not revealing your wealth. Understood? I already told you in the inn that there are still many things to learn!"
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Elder Brother must be joking. If I were to learn like you, wouldn't I become dumber as I learn?"
"En?"
The middle-aged martial artist was just about to get angry, only to see a blurry figure. A malicious looking silhouette appeared. It was precisely Lan Feng.
Seeing Lan Feng appear, the three people's expression changed.
Three First Level Sea Transformation Realm versus a Third Level Sea Transformation Realm. They did not have the slightest hope of winning!
Currently, the middle-aged martial artist's face was as fascinating as you wanted it to be. He said with a wail, "L-Little Brother, we have eyes but can't recognize Mt. Tai. We were wrong! W-We'll get lost right away!"
Lan Feng's figure moved and blocked their path.
Ye Yuan said leisurely, "Who permitted you to leave? You all are stupid but don't think of me to be as dumb as you guys, alright? If you all leave and spread the news that I have a spatial spirit artifact, wouldn't I be hunted down by everyone in the world?"
"You . . . What do you want?" said the middle-aged martial artist as he stammered.
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Nothing much. This kind of thing like killing and robbing people, you people have done it quite a number of times, right? Just submit today!"
The middle-aged martial artist's had a savage look as he said, "Humph! I don't believe that he can stop the three of us alone! Brothers, split up and move! Anybody that escapes counts! If I die, go to the capital to find my brother to help me take revenge!"
Finished talking, the three people really fled separately. But Lan Feng's movements were clearly much swifter than theirs. He held back the other two people the moment he made his move. Only that middle-aged martial artist escaped.
The middle-aged martial artist could not help being overjoyed when he saw the situation and hastened his footsteps to escape.
But right at this moment, alarm bells suddenly sounded!
Only to see a blur before his eyes. Ye Yuan actually ran in front of him from god knew when!
"Y-Y-You, how did you catch up?" The middle-aged martial artist had an expression like he had seen a ghost.
How could a Second Level Crystal Formation Realm's speed be so quick?
"Just caught up like this," Ye Yuan said smilingly.
The middle-aged martial artist gritted his teeth and said, "Seeking death!"
Finished talking, a palm chopped towards Ye Yuan.
However, Ye Yuan vanished before him just like that.
"Wind-Fire Violent Blaze Transforming Dragon!"
The middle-aged martial artist only heard a cry from behind him. Then he was out cold.
Ye Yuan grasped the limits very well and did not kill him.
He came in front of the middle-aged martial artist, released his divine sense, and forcefully plunged into the other party's sea of consciousness!
The middle-aged martial artist gave a muffled groan but had his soul searched by Ye Yuan without any resistance.
Soul search was even more tyrannical than slave seals. After searching the soul, the martial artist's divine soul would be shredded into fragments and become an idiot.
But Ye Yuan did not have any intention of going easy. Looking at this middle-aged martial artist's appearance, he had most likely done quite a few robberies. If he died, then he died. Nothing to feel pity about.
Indeed, Ye Yuan saw that this fellow had done many bad things from his memories. It was enough to die ten times over.
"En? His brother actually went to find alchemists. The Xiao Family is soliciting alchemists? Hmm . . . This is my old profession. I can give it a shot. This fellow sending himself to my gates saved me a bout of trouble," Ye Yuan said with an emotional sigh.
From the middle-aged martial artist's memories, Ye Yuan roughly understood the faction distribution in the Central Capital. Although with the middle-aged martial artist's identity, he did not understand things that were too detailed, this gave Ye Yuan more or less some baseline in his heart.
The Central Capital's factions were intricate and complex. But on the whole, they were divided into first-rate families, second-rate families, third-rate families, as well as some small families that did not make the mark.
Apart from this, there were still some large factions that were not inferior to first-rate families, such as a major merchant like the Treasure Hoarding Tower.
Of course, the influences that could not be provoked most of all was the military factions!
The Wind Emperor had three major iron guards. The first was the Swift Wind Guards. The second was the Shadow Wind Guards. The third was the most mysterious Dark Wind Guards.
But these three major iron guards normally seldom interfere with affairs in the city. They were mostly cultivating.
Such a colossal framework was truly unbelievably powerful.
Ye Yuan could not help sighing secretly. When the Fierce Gale World's cavalry stepped into the Endless World, how could the Endless World withstand them?
Of course, Ye Yuan's understanding of the Endless World was not deep as well. Perhaps the Northern Domain also had very powerful factions.
Either way, if the sky fell, the tall people will support it. He just had to rescue his fellow apprentices and bring them back to the Endless World.
As for future matters, talk again in the future.
When Ye Yuan finished dealing with the middle-aged martial artist here, Lan Feng had only just finished taking care of the two people.
As for these two people, Ye Yuan obviously did not plan on leaving them alive. He directly killed them and burnt them into nothingness with fire.
A day later, Ye Yuan finally arrived at the Central Capital by himself!
Chapter 363 - White Light’s Individual Charisma
Even Ye Yuan was also immensely shocked by the Central Capital's magnificent atmosphere.
Looking from afar, this was simply like a desolate ancient giant beast emitting an aura that made people revere and prostate in worship.
This was the holy land for all the Fierce Gale World's martial artists!
Not because there was a city here, but also because this place had a Wind Emperor!
Boundless Realm powerhouse was a godlike existence in the Fierce Gale World!
Although Ye Yuan did not have much awe and veneration towards the Wind Emperor, he had to admit that he was an ant-like existence in front of the Wind Emperor.
When he was about to reach the capital's gate entrance, Ye Yuan quickly discovered that something was off.
The martial artists entering the city were actually queueing up in a long, long line; it was more than several miles distance from the city.
Ye Yuan's vision was exceedingly good. He noticed that there seemed to be people examining thoroughly at the gate entrance!
Ye Yuan also joined in the queue. He asked a martial artist softly, "This Elder Brother, this is Younger Brother's first time coming to the capital. Has the inspection here always been so stringent? If they keep checking like this, we also can't enter the city by nightfall!"
That martial artist also had a discontent look as he said, "Sigh, don't talk about it! How can it be so strict in the past? How many people come and go into the capital every day? Wouldn't checking one by one tire the city guards to death? But god knows what happened these two days. It suddenly became strict. They say that another world's spy sneaked inside. Don't you think that this is nonsense? How much time do people such as us who frequently enter and leave the city have to waste?!"
That martial artist complained fervently. But when Ye Yuan heard it, he was secretly greatly alarmed.
Otherworld spy. Didn't that mean him?
Could it be . . . the Lan Family Tribe?
Only the Lan Family Tribe knew that he, this fish that escaped the net, entered the Fierce Gale World. Naturally, only they would inform the capital's side.
Looking at it now, the news of Lan Bao's death had already been sent back to the Lan Family Tribe. Otherwise, they would also not have mobilized so many people and specially informed the capital.
Since the capital already knew that he came, continuing to queue was equivalent to walking into the trap.
Ye Yuan obviously would not do this sort of foolish thing. He grumbled, "This queue is so long. I can't enter the capital even if I queue until tomorrow! Forget it, forget
it. Originally, I wanted to enter the capital to enrich my experience. Not going to waste this time anymore!"
Finished talking, Ye Yuan turned around and left.
Due to the queue being too long, there were many who complained and left like Ye Yuan. He naturally would not draw other people's attention either.
Ye Yuan walked leisurely in the direction away from the capital, and his head unwittingly started to ache.
The inspection was so stringent. How should he enter the capital?
Yet, Ye Yuan just happened to be the least proficient in disguising skills. Otherwise, if he changed his appearance, he believed that even the Lan Family Tribe's members could not recognize him.
But now, he only slightly altered his looks. Those sharp-eyed ones could surely identify him at a glance. Ye Yuan naturally could not take this risk.
Right then, a horse carriage came over from a distance. One look and one could tell that it was a large family's young lady that returned from her trip.
The gears in Ye Yuan's head rotated, and an idea came to his mind!
He came to a deserted area and let White Light out. White Light clearly did not like staying inside the spatial spirit artifact. Every time he came out, he would frolic about.
But Ye Yuan did not have time to play with him. Holding him still, he exhorted, "White Light, now's the time for you to exercise your individual charisma! In a while, I'll enter the spatial spirit artifact. You bring me along and jump inside that horse carriage. Think of ways to coax the lady inside to bring you into the city. Understood?"
While White Light could not speak, he was very bright. He could understand all of Ye Yuan's words and nodded his tiger head at once.
Ye Yuan was afraid that White Light would not do his best and urged again, "Little thing, Big Brother's life is all in your hands. If you screw up, Big Brother won't be able to make any more candy for you to eat in the future!"
Indeed, once Ye Yuan said that, White Light's entire body shuddered.
The candy that Ye Yuan spoke of was naturally medicinal pills.
Ever since White Light followed Ye Yuan, he had been eating cultivation medicinal pills like candy all along. No matter how many he ate, he could digest them all.