The Tianchen Continent is divided into three major factions: magical beasts, demons, and immortals. The immortals are ruled by the human race and are divided into five major regions: the Northern Region, the Eastern Region, the Southern Region, the Western Region, and the Central Continent.
Zhongzhou, the Four Saints Prefecture, and Yundu City are the cities belonging to the Liu family, one of the four great families. Located in the northern part of Zhongzhou, it is only 100,000 li away from the Northern Region.
Although the Four Saints Prefectures lacked a central prosperity, the Northern Regions were far inferior in comparison.
"Why is this place called the Four Saints County? It sounds like it's quite famous," Fengxi asked curiously.
Lin Fan leaned against the carriage, bored, and said, "I heard that tens of thousands of years ago, demons ran rampant and monsters ravaged the land. When the human race was in dire straits, a great emperor of the human race emerged, turned the tide, and saved the human race."
"That great emperor had eight very powerful figures under his command who sacrificed their lives for the human race and established immortal achievements. They later died at the hands of evil spirits, and to honor their outstanding achievements, they were respectfully called the Eight Saints."
"Four sages came from this prefecture, hence the name Four Sages Prefecture. The Liu family are descendants of one of them."
Although Sisheng County is only one county, its territory is vast, exceeding the combined area of six northern regions.
Yundu City is the main city of the Liu family, where all the prodigies of the direct lineage reside.
"Should we go to Luocheng first, or Yundu City?" Yu's wet nurse asked.
"Is there any explanation?" Lin Fan asked curiously. Why not just head straight to Cloud City? Why go all the way to Luo City for sightseeing?
“The guards at the city gates of Yundu City are Wang Qingxian’s men. They usually like to bully you, Miss. If we go to Luocheng first to contact the people in the manor, someone will come to greet us when we return to Yundu City, which will save us some trouble,” said Yu’s wet nurse.
Wang Qingxian is Liu Mengli's aunt and the culprit who framed her and stripped her of her divine spiritual veins.
"Is she at the Nascent Soul stage?" Lin Fan asked.
If they are at the Nascent Soul stage, they should temporarily avoid confrontation.
“Seventh level of the Nascent Soul stage!” said the wet nurse.
"What's there to be afraid of? If she dares to stop me, I'll just have to offer her a pair of slippers!" Lin Fan said coldly.
The Liu family truly lives up to its reputation as a prominent clan in Zhongzhou. Even a concubine in the family possesses such cultivation. The Liu family is indeed a place where hidden talents reside.
He patted the Thunder Cloud Lion and headed straight for Cloud City.
Roar
An angry roar emanated from the Thundercloud Lion's body. It bared its teeth, glared at its limbs, and transformed its grief and anger into power, stepping into the void and moving forward rapidly.
Yu, the wet nurse, frowned, unsure whether returning to the Liu family was a good or bad idea. Half of the family elders supported Wang Qingxian's daughter, Liu Yutong, and it wouldn't be wise to rush back and confront them head-on.
On the way back to the manor, many people looked at the cool mount and cast envious glances at it.
This is the Thundercloud Lion, a powerful magical beast with the potential to advance to the fifth-tier Beast King level. Its strength is extraordinary, and it is extremely difficult to hunt one down and tame it as a mount.
They were all speculating about whose important person's car it was, so imposing and high-class.
Another day passed, and it wasn't until nightfall that they saw the gates of Cloud City.
From a distance, the city appears very prosperous and imposing, with various factions operating businesses within it, resulting in a large flow of people.
"Halt! Who goes there?" Lei Yunshi was about to enter the city when he was stopped by the gatekeeper.
Although many powerful figures like to use magical beasts as their vehicles, very few can afford to use the fourth-tier magical beast Thundercloud Lion. This was the first time they had seen Lin Fan enter the city, so they intercepted and questioned him.
They hadn't received any news of an important person arriving today, so they dared not let them pass easily.
"Is this how the Liu family treats its guests?" Lin Fan glanced at them arrogantly.
At the same time, his expression changed slightly, and his brows furrowed, indicating his dissatisfaction.
"Please forgive us, we are just following orders. It's too terrifying for you to ride a fourth-tier magical beast like the Thundercloud Lion. We are just responsible for the safety of the city!"
The general defending the city clenched his fists, his attitude quite tactful.
"Then what do you want to ask?" Lin Fan asked.
"May I ask where you come from, sir?" the general asked in a low voice.
"Cloud Peak Immortal Palace!" Lin Fan said calmly.
"Let them through!"
His expression was cold as he tried to drive his carriage into the city, but the city's garrison commander refused to let him pass.
"Please forgive my boldness, but in all thirteen prefectures of Zhongzhou, I have never heard of the Cloud Peak Immortal Palace!"
Snap
Lin Fan raised his hand and released his spiritual power, slapping him to the ground with a large palm. He said with a displeased expression, "A country bumpkin is a country bumpkin. He's never seen the world!"
The defending general was beaten until he was dizzy and spit out blood. He then got up obediently and dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. The defending soldiers next to him also dared not move.
The mere sight of that fourth-tier magical beast, the Thundercloud Lion, terrified them. They were truly afraid of angering this master and being swallowed whole.
"My darling hasn't had any meat for days, I don't mind making an exception for it today!" Lin Fan patted the Thunder Cloud Lion's head, and it strode forward with majestic steps, its two big eyes staring at him.
"You flatter me, sir. Please go ahead!" The city's garrison commander waved his hand, choosing to let them pass, not daring to utter another word.
When he looked at the Thundercloud Lion, he couldn't help but swallow. The aura it exuded was too terrifying; it was beyond what he, at the Golden Core stage, could withstand.
Lei Yunshi walked into the city with his head held high and chest puffed out, looking down at everyone with an air of superiority.
“When Miss came to the city before, they would also investigate, and they would also take action if anyone dared to cause trouble. Why didn’t he dare to get angry when you slapped him?” Yu’s wet nurse asked curiously.
"It's just bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Your actions are being monitored by the other side at all times, so naturally they'll cause trouble. As for causing trouble, that depends on the target. With a car as flashy as mine, can he afford to mess with me?" Lin Fan explained.
“I can make up any background story and they won’t dare to question it. The more arrogant and conceited I am, the more they will believe it and only feel that they are ignorant.”
Strength is the foundation of one's style of doing things. As long as you are arrogant enough, even if the other party is unaware of it, they will still feel a sense of awe.
Lei Yunshi was the vehicle, and the Nascent Soul cultivator was the coachman. Who knew what kind of important person was sitting inside?
He dared not offend a city-guarding general. If a truly important figure were to arrive, the Thundercloud Lion could devour him whole, and the Liu family would not pursue the matter, while he himself would die unjustly.
The arrival of the Thunder Cloud Lion in the city attracted a lot of attention. People from all sides watched with great interest. The carriage was truly majestic and imposing. It was unclear which important figure had come to visit.
Judging from the direction they were heading, it was towards the Liu family mansion. As expected, when they came to Yundu City, they would definitely choose to visit the Liu family first.
As the carriage arrived at the gate of the Liu residence, Lin Fan was secretly amazed by the magnificent gold and jade steps and pillars. He thought to himself, "They're really damn rich."
"I wonder if you have brought a visiting card to my Liu family, sir?" The steward of the Liu family came out and asked respectfully.
"Why would we need a formal invitation when we're returning home!" Lin Fan sized up the steward, a fifth-level Nascent Soul cultivator, a very respectable individual.
Even the butler is a powerful expert of this level. They are definitely not to be underestimated. I wonder if the Liu family has any experts at the Tribulation Transcending stage!
Under the curious gaze of the butler Liu Chunyu, Fengxi stepped out of the carriage. Her fair and delicate skin, and her pretty face, which needed no makeup, carried a hint of arrogance, just like Lin Fan's.
With her long, slender legs, she strode forward, head held high, not even glancing at Liu Chunyu, and entered the gate accompanied by Yu's wet nurse.
"Miss, you're back?" Liu Chunyu's expression changed slightly, and he bowed with a forced smile.
Fengxi didn't even look at him. He was from Wang Qingxian's lineage, and like a proud white swan, he swaggered back.
"Listen carefully, my Thundercloud Lion requires the finest magical beast meat to be fed, and it must be free of any impurities. The fruit must be of the highest quality spiritual fruit, and it must drink spiritual spring water. If you neglect this, your entire Liu family will be in for a world of trouble."
Lin Fan pointed at Liu Chunyu's face and spoke in a commanding tone.
Upon hearing this, Lei Yunshi was shocked. Are human meals really this good?
They usually drink mountain spring water and eat wild fruits. Occasionally, they might find some spiritual fruits, but not many.
Liu Chunyu's face darkened slightly, and he was very displeased, but seeing the Thunder Cloud Lion's aggressive appearance and the boy whose cultivation level he couldn't discern, he held back.
"I will give the order, and everything will be arranged properly!" Liu Chunyu said.
"Then you all be careful, my little darling has a bad temper. If you provoke it and it eats one or two of you, don't blame me for not warning you!"
After giving his instructions, Lin Fan acted as if he were one of the guests and followed him inside.
Liu Chunyu's face flushed red and then turned green in anger. He then angrily flicked his sleeves and headed towards the inner courtyard.
"Oh, you mean that lowly maid is back?" Wang Qingxian was picking flower petals and brewing wine in the courtyard. When she heard Liu Chunyu's report, she didn't even look up and said calmly.
"That's right, and they were accompanied by a boy whose strength was hard to discern, riding a fourth-tier magical beast, the Thundercloud Lion!" Liu Chunyu said truthfully.
"That lowly maid is really lucky. Let Wanqing go and greet her!" Wang Qingxian was only focused on brewing wine, her mind was entirely on it.
"Madam, the experts we sent out to hunt them down have lost contact!" Liu Chunyu said.
Wang Qingxian stopped what she was doing, her expression shifting slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.
"They should have been completely wiped out, but it's alright. You said that lowly servant was full of energy, but can you tell her level of skill?"
Liu Chunyu shook his head and said, "I have examined her carefully. I feel that her blood and energy are vigorous, a far cry from her previous dejected state. She has obviously recovered her foundation, but I cannot detect her cultivation level. It must be hidden!"
Wang Qingyu tapped her jade-like hand on the stone table. Liu Mengli had been stripped of her divine spiritual veins and had been on the verge of death for years, relying on medication to stay afloat.
Now that she has not only fled abroad but has also returned to her original state, she is clearly back to fight for the family fortune.
"I understand. Wan Qing has already gained the ancestor's approval, and her status is unshakeable. Even if Liu Mengli returns, it won't change anything!"
"Give the order to keep a close eye on Liu Mengli and report on her situation at any time!"
"Yes!" Liu Chunyu withdrew.
Wang Qingxian's eyes turned cold, and a powerful aura enveloped the courtyard, as bleak as winter, causing all the petals to wither and turn into dust in an instant.
"If you had managed to escape, those good-for-nothings would have been better off dead, but since you insisted on coming back to die, you can't blame anyone else," she said coldly.
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