Chapter 756 - Dropping in to Collect Debts
The Divine Nine-Dragon Cauldron
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The Yuan Familyâs Master, who noticed Zhao Yinghaoâs gaze, brought Yuan Yingying off the stage as he instructed, âFrom today onward, Yingying will move to the courtyard beside me. Elders, please protect Yingying properly, as Zhao Yinghao wonât give up. He would surely use some extreme measures to try to kill her.â
After all, it would be too baffling if the Elixir Production Alliance actually kept the peace after such a great victory for the Yuan family. They would surely not try to take back their market, as they had handed it over in public. Hence, the only person in real danger was Yuan Yingying.
âWe should quickly recruit some experts. Otherwise, it would be impossible for us to protect the Second Miss if the Elixir Production Alliance brought a great number of experts to fight us,â Pojun said.
He knew that the Elixir Production Alliance had great influence and power. As such, it would be impossible for the Yuan family to depend on its power alone to confront it. Only expert recruits could undertake such measures.
âThen, immediately start recruiting them, and donât spare any price! Regardless if it via elixirs or crystals, recruit all of the experts in the city to protect Yuan Yingying until we escort her safely into the Soul Seizing Palace.â The Yuan Familyâs Master was always bold and resolute.
Even if he didnât love his daughter dearly, just the mere fact that she was now an Outer Sanctum disciple of the Soul Seizing Palace was enough for him to sacrifice even half of the Yuan family in order to protect her. At this moment, the whole Yuan family was united in complete agreement in this matter.
Once the Second Miss entered the Soul Seizing Palace, she would surely end up becoming a great expert, and in the future, it would be possible for the Yuan family to rule a great territory with her help. Thinking about this, many people couldnât help but sigh.
As they looked at Yuan Yingying, they were baffled that, in just a mere month, she had gone from an unnoticeable ugly duckling to the Blue Mountain Rangeâs genius girl. Her great change made all of them feel like they were living in a dream. On the other hand, the Yuan family still believed that her change was solely due to the training of her far-sighted Divine Master senior.
Yuan Yingying, even though she had just been subjected to the whole worldâs attention, was quite calm and serene at this moment. As she glanced behind her, hoping to see Su Yu, she realized that he had already disappeared. He was now standing before the Elixir Production Allianceâs splendid gate, his eyes flickering with a cold glint.
Why did Zhao Yin want me? And... Why... From that time onward... have I always had a restless feeling in my heart? As these questions continued to run through Su Yuâs mind, he decided that he needed an explanation for all of this!
However, at this moment, a beautiful woman came up to him. She had a tall stature and a beautiful face, as well as eyes that were as clear as ice. Just with a single look, anyone could judge that she was an exceptionally attractive woman.
âEldest Miss, what do you want?â Su Yu asked.
Yuan Wanbi replied, âI want to talk to you, but letâs go somewhere else.â
Su Yu furrowed his brows and felt hesitant, but he still followed behind her. When they had come to a secluded dark alley, Yuan Wanbi turned to him and asked, âSenior, I know that it was you who helped my sister, right?â
Su Yu didnât acknowledge it or deny it, but only remained silent.
Seeing that he would not answer her, she continued speaking, âMy sisterâs changes started from the moment we ran into you. At first, I assumed that it was because an Almighty Divine Master was helping her in secret, but after thinking about it more carefully, I realized that the Divine Master appeared just after you appeared.â
She looked at him with narrowed eyes. âI donât believe that it was just a coincidence, as before you were here, my sister was mediocre and inferior to me in every way. But, my question now is... How could an Almighty Divine Masterâs senior suddenly appear out of nowhere and become so fond of her and help her in such a way?â
She shook her head, clearly frustrated. âI knew that this matter surely had another explanation for it, and it was only after observing my sisterâs performance today that I finally understood that the person who helped her change wasnât some Almighty Divine Master. It was you, as she never mentioned her Almighty Divine Master teacher... She only mentioned you, her Uncle Su Yu!â
She then peered at him with a gaze that seemed to see right through him as she asked, âSo, there isnât any Almighty Divine teacher, and you helped my sister, right?â
Since she already clearly had found him out, Su Yu didnât continue to conceal anything. âYes, but so what? Did you come here just to inform me of this, or to kill me and vent your anger?â
Delight appeared on Yuan Wanbiâs face. It was obvious that she had expected such a reply.
âNo. But... You are extremely powerful, arenât you? After all, you could even control Elder Liao. As far as I know, Elder Liao had a high position in the Soul Seizing Palace, and even Divine Masters might not be capable of blackmailing him, but you somehow managed to do it. So, how could I dare try to harm you?â she asked.
Su Yu furrowed his brows.âThen, why did you look for me?â
Yuan Wanbi suddenly smiled sweetly and came close to Su Yu. Then, while her sweet fragrance assaulted his nostrils, she extended her finger and gently passed it across his chest. Her fingerâs warmth, as well as its movements, had an enticing charm.
She wore a charming look as she let out a slow breath, then said, âSince you can make my mediocre sister a peerless genius, then you can surely make me even more outstanding than her. After all, Iâm better than my sister at anything, and Iâm also more obedient than her, so I will obey all of your orders.â
As she spoke, her soft body embraced Su Yu, while her ample chest was pressed against him. Su Yu curled up the corners of his mouth and revealed a mocking smile. âEldest Miss, are you even willing to offer your body to an old man like me?â
âThis body is just a pile of bones and skin, so I donât mind it. Senior, please help me.â Yuan Wanbi put her snow-white arms around his neck, while her rosy lips gradually puckered up in order to kiss him.
However, at that moment, a vigorous Vital Energy suddenly surged out of Su Yuâs body and shook her off. Su Yuâs ice-cold eyes were filled with disdain as he said, âItâs only by respecting yourself that you gain othersâ respect! Iâm sorry, but I wonât help you.â
After he spoke, he turned around and left. As she watched him leave, Yuan Wanbiâs face became flushed.
She felt both aggrieved and embarrassed, but she was still unwilling to accept such an outcome, so she shouted after him, âWhatâs so good about my sister? Why are you helping her, but not me?â
Su Yu calmly replied, without turning back, âSheâs inferior to you in many aspects, but sheâs good hearted and kind, which are two things that you could never rival.â
Su Yu did not wait for her to reply before he disappeared among the dark alleyways.
At that moment, hatred appeared in Yuan Wanbiâs eyes, and even though Su Yu had already left, she still screamed at the top of her lungs, âI swear that I will surely not let you off! Itâs because of you that I was humiliated and shamed. Itâs all because of you! I will surely pay you back for todayâs humiliation!â
In the Elixir Production Alliance.
Zhao Yinghao, whose expression was gloomy, sat before his sonâs bed and spoke in a deep voice. âDid you finish assembling the men?â
An ominous glow flickered in the eyes of the red-nosed middle-aged man, who sat opposite to him. âYes. We have fifty Fairies, five hundred Three Crystals Half Fairies, and you and me. Letâs attack them after nightfall.â
âThen, whatâs the Yuan family doing now? It would be impossible for them to not notice that we mobilized such a great number of people, right?â Zhao Yinghao asked.
The red-nosed middle-aged man chuckled sinisterly. âThey started spending a large sum of money to recruit the Blue Mountain Rangeâs experts just after they left the martial arts stage, and I even especially sent several spy Fairies to join their camp, so they will surely give them a nice surprise when the time comes.â
Zhao Yinghaoâs expression was gloomy and flames of anger were raging in his eyes. âAfter causing my Zhao family to suffer such heavy losses, how can they stay safe and sound, not sacrificing anything? Although it would be difficult for the experts we gathered to destroy the Yuan family in a short time, they can still kill that little girl!â
The red-nosed middle-aged man started hesitating when he heard this. âShouldnât we inform Elder Liao of this first? His opinion about this matter is still unknown.â
Zhao Yinghao shook his head. âNo. Elder Liao has his own troubles. Besides, if we just kill her quietly ourselves, then he could give an explication to the person blackmailing him, saying that he wasnât aware of anything. Hence, informing now would only place him in great danger.â
He then added, âRegardless, that little girl must die, as we mustnât let someone with such a high talent live! If she was inferior to Zhao Yin, then even if she entered the Soul Seizing Palace, I could tolerate it, as in the future, she would be a part of our Zhao family and could then be controlled.â
He shook his head. âBut, as she will surely soar higher in the future, which will bring great troubles upon us, we can only give up on her and try to find another wife for Zhao Yin.â
At this moment, Zhao Yin suddenly woke up and asked, âFather, where am I?â
Delight appeared on Zhao Yinghaoâs face. âYinâer, itâs good to see that you are okay!â
Zhao Yin, who was stilled quite muddle-headed, listened to his father as he told him all that happened. When he heard that he had lost his opportunity to become an Outer Sanctum disciple of the Soul Seizing Palace, he almost fainted once again. âThatâs impossible! I worked so hard for more than ten years... Just for this one day! Was it all wasted, just like this?â
âYinâer, donât worry, as tonight, we will take revenge on the Yuan family, and we will kill that sl*t, Yuan Yingying, as itâs only because she injured you that you lost such a chance!â Zhao Yinghao said.
Zhao Yin also hated her, and as his hands held the bed sheet tightly, his gaze became ice-cold. âI want that sl*t to suffer a fate worse than death for destroying my future in the martial path. Father, let me come with you tonight, as I want to witness that sl*tâs death with my own eyes!â
Zhao Yinghao nodded.
Time slowly passed, and as the sun gradually reached the edge of the sky, its scarlet rays looked like blood. A guard suddenly came over to them before they set off. âMaster, Elder Liao came here. He wants the two of you to come and meet him, and he asked that you bring the young master with you.â
Delight appeared on Zhao Yinghaoâs face. âElder Liao has come back! Yinâer, letâs go to him, and as long as he recommends you, then you will still have a hope of entering the Soul Seizing Palace!â
Zhao Yinâs heart was full of expectation. âOkay, letâs go to meet Elder Liao before going to kill that sl*t!â
The three of them then went to the meeting hall. When Elder Liao had come to meet them in the past, he had always chosen this hall. As such, there was no need for him to inform them where he was, as they already knew.
As the heavy gate was opened, the three peopleâs expressions changed immediately. Every time Elder Liao had come in the past, he would sit in the highest seat, as if he was the owner of this place. But this time, he stood respectfully behind that seat.
In that highest seat, that strange old man was perched! He had an aged face and wore a simple yet elegant robe. His long white hair was properly combed, and he had an air of otherworldliness about him.
This old man was currently sipping tea, and his actions had a refined manner to them, similar to those of a great king.