Chapter 577: Chapter 014: Seventy Thousand Torn Pages
Southern Wilderness, Land of Chaos, the Wan Family in the Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.
“Grandpa, did you hear what your grandson said?”
After arranging Zhou Yan and his three companions in the top-class chambers for rest, Wan Ziqing and Wan Zichen imdiately went to see the current Family Head of the Wan Family, their grandfather Wan Hualong.
At that mont, it was Wan Ziqing who anxiously introduced Zhou Yan to his grandfather, and also described Zhou Yan’s energy.
“Is this Zhou Yan the sa Zhou Yan who was the foremost Cultivator in the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb, and the one who gained access to the Yuan Ci Secret Realm?”
“Yes, Grandpa!”
“Does he really have a servant nad ‘Bai Ying,’ whose true form is a White Fox?”
Wan Hualong looked very young, not the least bit old, but he exuded an extrely powerful aura.
Hearing Wan Ziqing’s introduction, Wan Hualong’s tone beca a bit more urgent as he inquired.
“Indeed! It is him!”
Wan Ziqing and Wan Zichen almost imdiately confird.
Wan Hualong’s heart grew solemn.
In fact, at the level of Saints, not everyone had a comprehensive understanding of this matter, but that didn’t prevent a dozen or so Saints from being aware of affairs such as the Breeding Ground.
Among them was Wan Hualong.
However, although he previously knew that soone had saved his granddaughter, he had never considered that it could be ‘him.’ After all, his granddaughter had been trapped within Thunder Fla Breaking Path Mountain. He completely failed to connect her savior with Zhou Yan.
Now, hearing all this, he still couldn’t hide his shock.
Because as an ancient family that had erged after a thousand years of seclusion, Wan Hualong, besides imdiately learning about the matter of the Breeding Ground this ti, had known of the existence of the White Fox, Bai Ying, very early on.
Or rather, that surna Li owner of the White Fox, that bizarre young man wielding the sword of all living things, had left a deep impression on him.
He felt complicated but did not rush to speak.
Wan Ziqing and Wan Zichen seed to know what Wan Hualong was pondering in his heart, so they just watched him anxiously without urging anything.
After a while, Wan Hualong’s gaze fird, and he said calmly, “Indeed impressive. In that case, all of our family’s Ancient Books are open to him. Let him take whatever he wants. Additionally, gather all the family mbers’ Qiankun Rings to see if there are more items like the Golden Fragnt. If there are, they should all be submitted to the family—these items were initially taken out from the family, and starting from today, they shall no longer be available to clan mbers. Furthermore, any family mber who submits a Golden Fragnt that catches Zhou Yan’s eye will receive a thousand Contribution Value.”
“What? A thousand Contribution Values?”
Wan Ziqing was shocked.
Wan Zichen was astonished as well, her beautiful eyes shimring, “Grandpa, do you know sothing?”
Wan Hualong smiled and said, “Hmm, Grandpa indeed knows. My granddaughter has a special fondness for this man; moreover, her life is more important than anything. And he was willing to sincerely share the Original Dao with you. Such a friend, if we don’t form an alliance with him, should we be harsh instead?
Besides, he has co to deliver a Holy Artifact to us. A single Holy Artifact is enough to exchange for nearly one-fifth of our family’s wealth. Giving a bit more Contribution Value to the family disciples, what’s the harm?”
Wan Zichen pondered upon hearing these words.
She always felt that matters were not so simple because her grandfather was soone who was not easy to please.
Yet, the way Grandpa was treating Zhou Yan now was far too favorable.
This was completely unlike Grandfather’s character!
But, everything Grandfather said seed reasonable. Was she overthinking it? Regardless, as long as they could be even better to Zhou Yan, what did anything else matter?
Wan Zichen thought to herself.
However, Wan Ziqing had no such extra thoughts. Affird by Grandfather Wan Hualong, he felt even more that everything he had done was worthwhile. He then bowed very respectfully to Wan Hualong and hurriedly pulled Wan Zichen aside, saying, “Grandpa, then my sister and I will go get to work.”
“Good. I will make it clear later for the twelve Great Elders to fully support you in eliminating all obstacles. Besides, take this Token. If anyone dares to stop you from carrying out your work, warn them if it’s not serious, but if it’s grave, use the power within this Token to execute them on the spot! Most importantly, ensure that Zhou Xuanzhe is satisfied.”
“Your grandson understands!”
Wan Zichen was incredibly excited.
Although he had been talented before, he had never been favored by his grandfather. But this ti, he had even been granted a Token; he felt that his spring was coming.
…
Wan Family, Treasure Pavilion.
The Treasure Pavilion was more like a Forbidden Land akin to a Secret Realm, not quite as ancient but it was an independent space.
Within this space, restrictions were everywhere.
This was the core secret place of the Wan Family.
Yet Wan Ziqing brought Zhou Yan here without concealnt.
The Wan Family not only opened up their entire Treasure Pavilion, but they also collected the Golden Fragnts from within their clan mbers’ Qiankun Rings, all presented and waiting for him to collect.
Zhou Yan did not say anything, but he knew that such actions demonstrated the utmost sincerity.
After all, not every Cultivator was willing to hand over the items from their Qiankun Rings to the family. However, because of him, they were willing to make every family mber potentially bear a grudge, going to such lengths.
Zhou Yan silently took note of this in his heart.
This family not only did not make things difficult for him but also flung open the doors of convenience, catering to every possible facet in a manner akin to courting his favor, executing everything flawlessly.
This was a favor!
“Brother Zhou, everything here has been gathered in this place. Take a look and see what you need. Whatever catches your eye, just feel free to take it.”
Wan Ziqing spoke with a lofty spirit.
“Um, I know. Thank you for your effort, Brother Zi Qing.”
Zhou Yan said.
“Brother Zhou, you flatter
by calling
‘brother.’ If it were soone else with your strength, they might treat
like a dog. Besides, the way I spoke earlier was also due to so dissatisfaction, as my sister keeps talking about you all the ti. You must know, she used to greatly admire . I was actually trying to curb your sharpness, not really targeting you, but I never expected that I would instead make a fool of myself.”
It was only at this mont that Wan Ziqing truly explained why he had looked down on Zhou Yan before.
Zhou Yan was slightly taken aback; he hadn’t expected all of these factors.
Right then, he simply patted Wan Ziqing on the shoulder, not saying anything.
But such a simple gesture deeply moved Wan Ziqing.
…
“Golden Fragnts, to have tens of thousands of them, how can your family have so many? You should know, I’ve searched many places and killed countless Cultivators without such a haul!”
Zhou Yan was like stepping into the lair of ancient books like Golden Fragnts; in just a mont, he had found nearly a thousand Golden Fragnts, and that was less than one-tenth of the Treasure Pavilion’s area. It was like a dream.
Zhou Yan couldn’t help but exclaim.
“That, that I don’t know about. Didn’t I tell you before, my family has quite a few of these things. It seems I also underestimated the family’s foundation,”
Wan Ziqing was also surprised but then didn’t take it too seriously.
Zhou Yan thought differently, though.
He felt that this family really had secrets, as if this was a place specially for soone to collect Golden Fragnts for him to retrieve.
That person could be him, or it could be soone else.
“Could it be that soone else can refine these Golden Fragnts? Or does this family have other secrets?”
Zhou Yan wondered, full of doubts.
However, he soon suppressed these thoughts.
No matter whose they were, since he had agreed to the exchange, it was more important to feed them to Yanyan or put them into the Purple Fla Void to avoid complications due to delay.
Thinking so, Zhou Yan didn’t hesitate and imdiately started collecting them faster.
And as he continued the process, the more astounded he beca, as if he was mining in a Golden Fragnt mine, finding more and more.
Before, Zhou Yan thought there were only about ten thousand Golden Fragnts.
But when he finished collecting throughout the Treasure Pavilion, he had gathered nearly seventy thousand Golden Fragnts.
The experience was like an illusion; several tis, Zhou Yan concentrated and held his breath to sense his forehead, even invoking Purple Fla, to make sure it wasn’t an illusion.
Finally, after finishing the collection, Zhou Yan cald down and said to Wan Ziqing and Wan Zichen, “Alright, Zi Qing and Zi Chen, I’ve finished collecting. Now, take
to see your Family Head.”
“Okay, Brother Zhou,”
Wan Zichen said cheerfully.
“Brother Zhou, please follow .”
Wan Zichen also spoke.
…
Wan Family, rear mountain solitary courtyard.
Here ancient pines stood tall, and clear springs flowed.
The solitary courtyard lded with the mountain range, exuding a unique aura.
Underneath an ancient pine tree, a youth stood with hands crossed on his back, seemingly waiting for sothing.
Suddenly, he turned around, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
“It’s a pleasure to et you, Zhou Xuanzhe. I am Wan Hualong of the Wan Family—Hua Long Saint.” Wan Hualong introduced himself and then added, “Impressive, truly a hero from youth, Zhou Xuanzhe is even more gifted than the rumors claim.”
Wan Hualong spoke, giving Zhou Yan a warm smile after watching him, very courteous.
Zhou Yan was puzzled—did he know this person?
But even though he was uncertain, he knew this was the Wan Family Head, the very person he wanted to et.
Perhaps the other party was only interested in the Holy Artifact? Or, did he know about the ‘Breeding Ground’ from other Saints?
Zhou Yan speculated.
Despite having collected over seventy thousand Golden Fragnts this ti, Zhou Yan had initially only fed a hundred or so Fragnts to the Purple Fla Burning in the Purple Fla Void and had not put them all in.
Even though there were only a hundred Fragnts, after being refined and releasing Origin Energy and Enlightennt Aura, Zhou Yan had suddenly gained understanding of many Rune Profound anings from the Taiyin Talisman Scripture, greatly benefiting.
Initially at the peak of Sword Void Fifth Transformation, Zhou Yan had gained such a Sudden Enlightennt of Rune Profound anings that he struggled to suppress a breakthrough in his realm.
But Zhou Yan didn’t make the breakthrough because his realm and Combat Power were too terrifying, completely beyond the confines of nine, to the extent that a breakthrough would surely bring down Heavenly Tribulation.
Such a Heavenly Tribulation was almost comparable to what Cultivators face in the Sword Tribulation Realm, as if Zhou Yan was rely facing the Heavenly Tribulation in advance.
However, going through the tribulation here would surely implicate the Wan Family and subject them to the targeting of Heavenly Tribulation, which was an unthinkable burden.
For this reason, he vigorously suppressed the breakthrough of his realm.
Could Wan Hualong have seen through this suppression, which is why he acted as he did?
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