Published: September 2, 2025
Chapter 536: The Sword’s Might First Revealed
“You…”
“Wait, I want to hear what this woman says next. As for whether the news is true or not, I will judge that myself.” Madam Fan frowned and was about to say something more, but Han Li’s expression suddenly darkened, and he interrupted.
“Since Junior Sister Wen knows something, let Senior Li ask her as well.” Yun Tianxiao’s eyes flashed coldly. After a brief moment of thought, he smiled and said.
“Very well then!” Madam Fan was a bit taken aback but reluctantly agreed.
“Thank you very much.” Han Li didn’t bother with formalities and just nodded slightly to show his gratitude.
This casual attitude caused a faint, barely perceptible shadow to flash across Yun Tianxiao’s face, but he soon hid it.
At this moment, Han Li fixed his gaze on Wen Siyue’s delicate face and began to ask:
“Tell me how you learned the location of the eighth-level demonic beast’s lair.” Han Li’s voice was cold and calm, revealing no emotion. Wen Siyue, standing close by, showed a trace of hesitation. But then, recalling some terrifying memories, she resolutely said:
“When I first arrived in the Outer Star Sea, I accidentally obtained a sea chart showing a certain location. At the time, I thought it was some kind of treasure map, so I secretly went to take a look. But there, I found a young ‘riftwind beast’. Fortunately, it was only at the second or third level and didn’t discover me. I was so scared that I left immediately. As you know, Senior, riftwind beasts only start bearing offspring when they reach the eighth level, and they take care of their young until they reach about the fifth level before leaving. So there must be an eighth-level riftwind beast living there. If you agree to my terms, I’m willing to lead you there.” Wen Siyue gradually revealed a deeply hidden experience.
Han Li’s expression remained unchanged, but a flicker of excitement appeared in his eyes.
She was right — a matured riftwind beast was truly an eighth-level demonic beast. If her words were true, there must be companion demonic herbs in the lair.
“I’m curious what conditions you offer Senior Li in exchange for the information about the beast’s lair,” Han Li asked quietly after staring at her for a moment.
Han Li believed she wouldn’t dare deceive a core formation stage cultivator with false information, so he directly asked about Wen Siyue’s conditions.
“I want the Senior to take me away from here and accept me as a concubine.” Wen Siyue blushed slightly but said it without hesitation.
“What!” Han Li was stunned, showing a look of surprise.
“Siyue, what nonsense are you talking about?” Madam Fan couldn’t sit still after hearing this. Her beautiful face was full of shock and anger.
Other cultivators were also surprised, but most soon wore amused expressions as if watching a show. Some even chuckled lightly.
Yun Tianxiao’s face suddenly darkened. A grim iron-blue color spread over his features.
“I didn’t hear clearly. Repeat what you just offered Senior Li.” Yun Tianxiao suddenly placed his pure white palms on the round table, staring at his fingers with a cold, expressionless voice.
The body pressed tightly against Han Li’s waist trembled a few times. Upon hearing this, Wen Siyue’s face turned pale.
However, when her bright eyes met Han Li’s calm expression, she seemed to regain some courage.
“I… I want to be Senior Li’s concubine and leave the Miaoyin Sect forever!” Wen Siyue mustered all her strength to barely utter these words to Yun Tianxiao, then bowed her head, unwilling to look further.
“Pfft.”
Yun Tianxiao’s hands suddenly erupted with half a foot of gray flames, wrapping both palms as they blazed fiercely.
The eerie gray light flickered across his face, making him look extremely terrifying.
“White Bone Yin Flame,” someone muttered softly.
Immediately, the other core formation stage cultivators who were laughing stopped and became serious.