Published: August 25, 2025
Chapter 248: Rivalry for Favor
"There were originally some casualties during the competition, but that's nothing unusual—it's quite normal. However, these people, I don't know what kind of cultivation techniques they practice, but each one is proficient in some demonic path’s sinister spells and poisons. Every disciple who lost to them either fainted inexplicably or was poisoned without recovery. Their injuries are all extremely severe and difficult to treat! Fortunately, since these people are within Yanling Fortress, they still have some restraint, so there haven’t been any disciples seriously injured to the point of death yet. This is a small blessing amid misfortune! Cough, now that you two have seen this side of the Yan Family, I am truly ashamed!" Yan Yu said with a look of embarrassment.
"But when we left, I heard that the elders were getting restless and had already summoned the disciples from the Martial Training Hall under my brother’s command. They are the elite disciples who practice secret techniques in our Yan Family and will surely teach those troublemakers a harsh lesson," Yan Ling chimed in from the side, unable to hold back as she shook her little fists.
"Don’t be ridiculous. How can a girl like you only think about fighting and killing all day? The guests have already been brought back this time, so quickly ask Uncle Li to send another group of disciples to welcome the arriving guests. Don’t keep them waiting any longer," Yan Yu scolded his sister with a stern face, then dismissed the slightly displeased young girl.
Turning to Han Li and the others, he explained, "Because there have been many visitors recently, with all kinds mixed together, our Yan Family has partially lifted the fortress’s protective restrictions. Now, several special areas inside the fortress can no longer release long-distance spells like transmission talismans. That’s why my little sister had to come in person! Originally, neither of us was meant to receive guests, but with the shortage of people inside the fortress and some ill-intentioned arrivals, we had no choice but to help out temporarily." After saying this, Yan Yu’s expression darkened as he glanced toward the distance, where Yan Family disciples and strange people were already casting spells and battling.
"So, Senior Brother Yu, you are actually one of the Yan Family’s elite disciples. You must be highly valued within the Yan Family," Dong Xuan’er said, her eyes sparkling with light, flashing a charming smile. Her already beautiful appearance suddenly became even more enchanting, causing Yan Yu opposite her to momentarily lose focus.
"Well... I guess so," Yan Yu muttered absentmindedly, not knowing what he was saying. He only felt that Miss Dong was so beautiful she was just like the dream girl in his heart!
"Hehe! Then..." Dong Xuan’er giggled, wanting to tease him a bit more. But unexpectedly, Han Li suddenly interrupted her.
"Ah… watch? Of course! The one currently competing against the opponent is one of my cousins. His Taoist arts inside the Martial Training Hall are deep enough to rank among the top ten. I’m sure he can give the other side a serious lesson!" Awakened by Han Li’s words, Yan Yu was first stunned but then readily agreed.
Han Li smiled slightly, knowing that on the one hand, there was no reason to stop him; on the other, Yan Yu probably felt confident in victory, hence his willingness.
The three of them then flew down near the competition arena and headed toward the crowd watching.
As they approached, Han Li was somewhat surprised to find that over a hundred cultivators had gathered, and judging by their clothing, most were not from Yue Country but from other places. It was truly strange!
Han Li’s doubts grew, but as a guest, he couldn’t ask too many questions. So he kept quiet, pretending not to notice.
Dong Xuan’er beside him kept smiling and chatting with Yan Yu, but Han Li noticed a faint look of surprise in her eyes. It seemed this girl was not just a pretty face!