Chapter 00174: Shangguan Xiaoyi (Silver Alliance's Wandering Last Ditch Effort Extra Chapter 5)
# Shangguan Xiaoyi (Silver Alliance's Wandering Last Ditch Effort - Extra Chapter 5)
Chapter 174
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 174: Shangguan Xiaoyi (Silver Alliance's Wandering Last Ditch Effort - Extra Chapter 5)
As Shi Hailu inquired whom he was looking for, Lan Xiaobu understood that the Ancient Star Mountain likely did not intend to engage in conflict with him.
He felt too lazy to continue provoking them. “I have a friend named Shangguan Xiaoyi, currently at Ancient Star Mountain. Please bring her to me.”
If the other party disagreed with this condition, then Lan Xiaobu had no plan to settle for a mid-grade spirit vein; he would simply claim a high-grade spirit vein instead.
“Ha ha, I know. Shangguan Xiaoyi is a disciple of the Shangguan family. Years ago, there was some misunderstanding between us and Ancient Star Mountain. She has been a guest at Ancient Star Mountain all this time. Elder Lu, hurry and fetch Shangguan Daoyou!” Shi Hailu laughed heartily, speaking very readily.
He was worried that Lan Xiaobu would make demands he couldn’t fulfill, but thankfully, Shangguan Xiaoyi was not crucial to Ancient Star Mountain.
Years ago, it was rumored that Shangguan Xiaoyi knew the location of the Dao Wall, and even how to leave Yuan Continent and travel to the Great Wilderness Universe.
However, after years of questioning, it was clear that she might not know for certain.
If not for waiting for someone from Ancient Star Mountain to reach the Earth Immortal realm before probing Shangguan Xiaoyi’s soul, she might have been killed long ago.
Shangguan Xiaoyi was at the half-step Earth Immortal stage, just one step away from the Earth Immortal realm.
Not even Mu Yangzhe could search her soul.
Having been imprisoned for so many years, Lan Xiaobu’s inquiry had even led him to forget about her.
...
Deep within the dungeon of Ancient Star Mountain, a prisoner with disheveled hair and a foul odor sat in a corner of the cell.
It was unclear how long she had been there, but she hadn't moved a single muscle.
“Clang!” The iron door of the cell was opened, and the unmoving prisoner lifted her head in surprise.
This cell was not easy for just anyone to enter, as there was a sixth-grade confinement formation outside.
Entering required the consent of the sect leader.
Therefore, this cell had remained closed for hundreds of years.
When was it last opened, anyway? Oh right, it was so long ago that the last time was over a millennium before...
A female cultivator entered, respectfully bowing to the prisoner before presenting a clean set of clothing, saying, “Senior Shangguan, please set up a barrier to wash yourself, then change into these clothes and come out with me.”
After speaking, the female cultivator took out a formation flag that untied the confinement array imprisoning the prisoner as well as the seals on her body.
Shangguan Xiaoyi looked at the female cultivator in astonishment and stood up.
She had no idea how long it had been since she was able to stand—she almost forgot how to do so.
After taking a long breath, she slowly spoke, “Who is asking me to come out?”
Having been silent for so long, her voice was somewhat unclear and hoarse.
Since her imprisonment at Ancient Star Mountain, the seals on her body had never been lifted.
The cell had been opened countless times, but she had lost count of the time between each opening.
What does this mean? They actually opened the seals on her body? Shangguan Xiaoyi did not think that Ancient Star Mountain intended to free her only to kill her afterward.
Given Ancient Star Mountain’s actions, they wouldn’t go through such trouble just to kill her.
The female cultivator quickly answered, “Senior Shangguan, I do not know the reasons; I’m just following orders.”
Shangguan Xiaoyi nodded.
After regaining some composure, she performed the Cleansing Water Technique and the Dust-Clearing Technique several times.
Then she changed into the clean clothes.
She had no idea how many years she had been imprisoned; even after washing up, her skin had turned dark, and she looked as if her bones were showing, devoid of any luster.
Her eye sockets were sunken, and her gaze dim.
The female cultivator quickly handed her a ring, saying, “Senior, this is your ring.”
What does this mean? They are even returning her ring? But Shangguan Xiaoyi knew that the other party either did not know or just wouldn’t tell her.
Without hesitation, she put on the ring; it was not originally hers, and what was inside was not her possessions either.
“Senior Shangguan, if you are ready, let’s go out together.” The female cultivator said respectfully.
“Lead the way.” Shangguan Xiaoyi spoke curtly.
Despite being imprisoned for so many years, she still had the spirit she once had.
...
Lan Xiaobu was still savoring the spirit wine when a female cultivator came in, bringing with her a gaunt woman with dry hair.
“Daoist Shangguan, we at Ancient Star Mountain have been remiss in the past, please, take a seat.” Seeing the visitor, Shi Hailu stood up, speaking clearly.
He then produced two rings, handing one to Lan Xiaobu and one to Shangguan Xiaoyi.
Shangguan Xiaoyi did not speak.
She only stared at the glass of spirit wine presented to her.
Without a hint of hesitation, she lifted the cup and drank it all at once, then coldly said, “What did Sect Leader Shi summon me for? Let’s skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point.”
She did not accept the ring.
Lan Xiaobu, however, accepted his ring, finding that it contained a mid-grade spirit vein and ten jars of spirit wine, which was indeed the meteor frost dew he had previously praised.
“Thank you very much.” Lan Xiaobu put away the ring, then said to Shangguan Xiaoyi, “Daoist Shangguan, you should keep your ring as well. I’ve already troubled Sect Leader Shi for too long, so I should take my leave now.”
“Who are you?” Shangguan Xiaoyi looked at Lan Xiaobu, her tone still cold.
Having been imprisoned for who knows how many years, she couldn’t believe that Ancient Star Mountain would let her go before extracting any secrets from her.
Lan Xiaobu replied calmly, “I am Lan Xiaobu, the city lord of Mubei Immortal City. I was entrusted by Daoist Shangguan Buming to take you away from Ancient Star Mountain.”
“Uncle Buming?” Shangguan Xiaoyi was taken aback, quickly taking the ring Shi Hailu had handed her and said to Lan Xiaobu, “Thank you, City Lord Lan.”
She had countless words she wanted to say, but she understood very clearly that those words should not be said here.
...
Shangguan Xiaoyi followed Lan Xiaobu out of Ancient Star Mountain, while Shi Hailu accompanied them to the entrance, smiling as he said, “Welcome, City Lord Lan, to visit us often.”
Lan Xiaobu smiled, “Does Sect Leader Shi mean it?”
Shi Hailu was choked momentarily by Lan Xiaobu’s words.
Before he could respond, Lan Xiaobu burst out laughing, “I’ll be taking my leave.”
At this moment, Shangguan Xiaoyi also realized that Shi Hailu was not welcoming Lan Xiaobu, likely afraid to act rudely toward him.
When Shangguan Xiaoyi stepped onto the top-grade spirit ship at the entrance of Ancient Star Mountain beside Lan Xiaobu, she was shocked to look at him and say, “City Lord Lan, this ship seems to be the treasure of Jiuzhou Mountain. You and Jiuzhou Mountain...”
Jiuzhou Mountain was not a good place.
Many years ago, it was Jiuzhou Mountain that suppressed Xiaowanshou Mountain with the help of Ancient Star Mountain.
Lan Xiaobu chuckled, “Not long ago, Mu Yangzhe from Jiuzhou Mountain came to my Mubei Immortal City stirring up trouble, and I killed one of his men, after which he fled in a panic. This ship was left behind by Mu Yangzhe; I took it for transportation.”
Shangguan Xiaoyi felt her head buzzing.
Why couldn't she understand what this City Lord Lan was saying? Could it be that after years of imprisonment, she couldn’t keep up with changes in Yuan Continent? Jiuzhou Mountain had fallen so low? A mere city lord could teach them a lesson?
However, she quickly set these thoughts aside.
She performed a respectful bow to Lan Xiaobu, saying, “Thank you, City Lord Lan, for bringing me out of Ancient Star Mountain. I have been imprisoned for far too long, and there are many things I do not know. Please tell me how to find my uncle, Shangguan Buming.”
Even if Shangguan Buming cultivated to the Earth Immortal realm, his lifespan would soon end; moreover, she was aware that Shangguan Buming was not able to reach the Earth Immortal realm.
Lan Xiaobu explained, “I passed by Xiaowanshou Mountain and obtained a half spirit vein. Additionally, here’s a jade slip from him; you’ll know more once you take a look.”
After saying this, Lan Xiaobu handed over the jade slip that Shangguan Buming had left behind.
As Shangguan Xiaoyi’s divine sense entered the jade slip, her eyes soon filled with sadness.
The Shangguan family was gone, and the spiritual fruits of Xiaowanshou Mountain had all disappeared as well.
After a long moment, she put away the jade slip and politely bowed to Lan Xiaobu, saying, “Thank you, City Lord Lan, for keeping your word and taking me out of Ancient Star Mountain.”
She was confident in Lan Xiaobu’s immense strength; otherwise, Ancient Star Mountain would not have softened and sent her out.
At this point, she guessed that what Lan Xiaobu had said earlier was true; without taking action against Jiuzhou Mountain, he would not have received Jiuzhou Mountain’s spirit ship.
Lan Xiaobu took out a jade box and handed it to Shangguan Xiaoyi, saying, “Having claimed a high-grade spirit vein from your family, I have nothing else to give you. So I thought to give you this, which I acquired somewhat fortuitously.”
Shangguan Xiaoyi hurriedly declined, “City Lord Lan has already done me an immense favor by rescuing me from Ancient Star Mountain. Moreover, even if you hadn’t taken the spirit vein from Xiaowanshou Mountain, it would have eventually belonged to someone else.”
Lan Xiaobu insisted, pushing the jade box into Shangguan Xiaoyi’s hands, “Daoist Shangguan, the reason I’m giving this to you is that I once received an axe from you; this axe has saved my life several times. Unfortunately, it has now shattered.”
As he spoke, Lan Xiaobu took out a storage bag and handed it to Shangguan Xiaoyi.
She took the storage bag, her divine sense landing on the fragments of the axe within, her eyes reddening.
She never expected to see this axe again in her lifetime.
“I’m sorry, the axe was ruined by me,” Lan Xiaobu said, feeling quite apologetic.
“No, no, it is I who should thank you.” Shangguan Xiaoyi quickly bowed again.
Although it was their first meeting, she could feel Lan Xiaobu's integrity.
Lan Xiaobu said, “I plan to return to Mubei Immortal City. If Daoist Shangguan has nowhere else to go, why not settle in Mubei Immortal City?”
Shangguan Xiaoyi replied, “Thank you, City Lord Lan. I feel I have troubled you enough. I intend to return to Xiaowanshou Mountain for a look. If I have no other place to go in the future, I will come to bother you again.”
Lan Xiaobu brought the ship to a stop, saying, “Mubei Immortal City will always welcome Daoist Shangguan.”
He then exchanged communication pearls with Shangguan Xiaoyi.
She did not bring up anything about the flames, nor did Lan Xiaobu have the courage to ask.
Watching the ship of Lan Xiaobu disappear into the distance, Shangguan Xiaoyi mumbled to herself, “Thank you. I never expected that I, Shangguan Xiaoyi, would still be able to walk out of Ancient Star Mountain alive.”
After a long time, Shangguan Xiaoyi opened the jade box in her hands but immediately closed it again, her whole being becoming animated.
Five-Colored Immortal Mushroom, Lan Xiaobu actually gifted her a Five-Colored Immortal Mushroom! Who is this person? To give away a Five-Colored Immortal Mushroom so casually!
Her eyes reddened even more.
If only she had a Five-Colored Immortal Mushroom back then, her Shangguan family need not fear Ancient Star Mountain.
With this Five-Colored Immortal Mushroom in hand, she would have complete confidence in stepping into the Earth Immortal realm; as long as she achieved the Earth Immortal stage, Ancient Star Mountain wouldn’t dare to act recklessly.
The Shangguan family fell because of their lack of an Earth Immortal, while the divine fruits drew too much attention.
Shangguan Xiaoyi bowed again toward the direction where Lan Xiaobu left before quickly departing.
There were far too many things she needed to do.
(End of this update.
Good night, friends!)