Chapter 73
Chapter 73
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 73
Chapter Title: The Annihilation of a Clan
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At the Mirror Moon Immortal Pavilion, in a private room overlooking the water, one could see the beautiful scenery and passing cultivators through the crystal windows.
However, there were far fewer cultivators today; only a sparse dozen or so passed by.
It was nothing like the opening day, which had been bustling with a constant stream of people.
Hearing this, both Yu Daniu and Zhou Miaoyun showed surprise. Zhou Miaoyun, in particular, was quite curious.
“Fellow Daoist Chen, are you unaware of what happened at Mirror Moon Lake ten days ago?”
Even she, an outsider cultivator living in Qinghe Market City, knew about it. There was no reason for Chen Jianghe to be ignorant.
“Er…”
Chen Jianghe shook his head.
He truly didn't know what had happened.
He usually stayed in his own aquaculture area, meditating for six hours, then drawing talismans. In his spare time, he would chat with Xiao Hei to liven up his thoughts.
Living a reclusive life, how could he know what was happening outside?
“Lan Tianxiang has appeared again.”
Yu Daniu said in a low voice, his tone laced with hatred.
He was now a manager at the Mirror Moon Immortal Pavilion. His father-in-law was part of the Yun Clan's core leadership and treated him well, and his wife respected him greatly.
This had led Yu Daniu to already consider the Yun Clan his own.
Naturally, he despised Lan Tianxiang, who held a deep-seated grudge against the Yun Clan.
“The Zhuang Clan of Bixia Town was wiped out by that fiend. He also declared he would block the road to Mirror Moon Market City and kill anyone who dares to pass.”
“That despicable fiend! I wish I could flay him alive!”
Yu Daniu said, grinding his teeth.
“The Zhuang Clan? You mean the family of the high-grade Alchemist, Guest Elder Zhuang Yanfeng?” Chen Jianghe asked quickly.
Yu Daniu nodded. “Alchemist Zhuang was devastated. Under pressure from that demonic cultivator, he has already left the Yun Clan with his only granddaughter.”
Chen Jianghe drew a sharp breath, his face filled with horror.
Bixia Town was only thirty li from Mirror Moon Lake. For Lan Tianxiang to be so audacious as to annihilate the Zhuang Clan right under the Yun Clan's nose…
Wasn't he afraid that the Yun Clan's Ancestor and Yun Bufan would attack him together?
Besides, Lan Tianxiang's grudge was with the Yun Clan. Why attack the Zhuang Clan? The actions of demonic cultivators were truly senseless.
“Did the Yun Clan just let Lan Tianxiang leave after committing such an atrocity?” Chen Jianghe asked.
If the Yun Clan was powerless against Lan Tianxiang, he would have to consider leaving Mirror Moon Lake early.
It was too dangerous.
Who knew when Lan Tianxiang might go on a killing spree in the inner waters. He was only a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator; even a single spark from that terrifying Crimson Flame Flood Dragon would likely be fatal.
Zhou Miaoyun also looked at Yu Daniu curiously. She knew Lan Tianxiang had slaughtered the Zhuang Clan, a vassal cultivator family of the Yun Clan, but she was unaware of how the Yun Clan had responded.
“Lan Tianxiang's demonic methods are vicious and cruel, and he has numerous secret arts. He refuses to fight the Ancestor head-on. The moment they meet, he uses a secret art to escape. The Ancestor can't do anything about him.”
A fierce glint flashed in Yu Daniu's eyes, and the corners of his mouth lifted. He said in a low voice, “By committing this atrocity right when the Hundred Treasures Pavilion opened, Lan Tianxiang has offended the Tiannan Sect. My father-in-law said the Tiannan Sect has already sent three Foundation Establishment cultivators to Mirror Moon Lake to eliminate this fiend.”
“Three Foundation Establishment cultivators?”
Zhou Miaoyun was startled, then said, “This time, Lan Tianxiang is doomed. Mirror Moon Market City should be back to normal operations soon.”
“Yes, that's right.” Yu Daniu nodded.
The Yun Clan had emptied their coffers to establish Mirror Moon Market City. They were hoping to use this market city to add another Foundation Establishment Ancestor to their family.
Chen Jianghe naturally hoped for Lan Tianxiang's demise as well. He still planned to stay at Mirror Moon Lake for another decade or so.
It was best if everything remained peaceful and stable.
Moreover, the Yun Clan had done him the favor of leading him onto the path of cultivation. He also hoped that the Yun Clan's Mirror Moon Market City would prosper.
“By the way, what do you two think of Peiyao's letter?” Zhou Miaoyun asked, looking at Chen Jianghe and Yu Daniu.
“It's a wonderful thing that Little Sister Peiyao was able to join the Tiannan Sect. She has a chance at Foundation Establishment in the future.”
The heavy expression on Yu Daniu's face lessened, and a smile appeared. He was happy to congratulate Gao Peiyao on joining an immortal sect.
“Indeed. For Peiyao to be noticed by a Tiannan Sect Deacon, taken as a personal disciple, and even break through to the late stage of Qi Refining… she's sure to reach Foundation Establishment in the future.”
Zhou Miaoyun's eyes were filled with envy.
Gao Peiyao was only thirty-one this year, yet she was already at the late stage of Qi Refining. With the backing of an immortal sect's Deacon, her chances of reaching Foundation Establishment were very high.
“Yes, Peiyao is blessed with good fortune,” Chen Jianghe also nodded and said with envy.
“Fellow Daoist Chen, Fellow Daoist Yu, what are your thoughts on the Calamity Dispelling Pill that Peiyao mentioned?” Zhou Miaoyun looked at the two of them.
“I have no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment, so of course I'll need a Calamity Dispelling Pill to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, haha…”
Yu Daniu knew his own situation. Although the Yun Clan valued him, they would never help him attempt to reach Foundation Establishment.
Reaching the late stage of Qi Refining would already be a great kindness from the Yun Clan.
Besides, he knew he had lost too much of his vital Yang energy, making his chances of successfully reaching Foundation Establishment lower than others. If he tried to force it without a Foundation Establishment Pill, there was a ninety percent chance his dantian would shatter and he would die from his body exploding.
“Fellow Daoist Zhou, what about you?” Yu Daniu looked at Zhou Miaoyun. “You're a mid-grade Talisman Master now. If you can become a high-grade Talisman Master within ten years, you still have a chance at Foundation Establishment.”
“Improving one's skill in the Dao of Talismans is difficult. I'm afraid I won't be able to become a high-grade Talisman Master even in another twenty years.”
“Besides, my family's burd… let's not talk about that.”
Zhou Miaoyun showed a bitter, helpless expression. “I will be taking a Calamity Dispelling Pill to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining soon.”
Her cultivation was already at the sixth level of Qi Refining. After several years of consolidation and accumulation, she had reached the threshold for a breakthrough.
With a Calamity Dispelling Pill, breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining would be a natural success.
A late-stage Qi Refining, mid-grade Talisman Master could also secure more resources for the Zhou Clan in Qinghe Market City.
“Do you have enough spirit stones to buy the Calamity Dispelling Pill?”
Chen Jianghe asked.
Setting aside the core principles of their mutual aid alliance, Zhou Miaoyun had once aided him with two spirit stones and a Water Escape Talisman.
These were favors that needed to be repaid.
“I can help Fellow Daoist Zhou get a Calamity Dispelling Pill at the lowest price from the Mirror Moon Treasure Pavilion,” Yu Daniu also offered.
“Thank you, both of you. I have already prepared a Calamity Dispelling Pill. I will attempt my breakthrough after I return.”
Zhou Miaoyun clasped her hands in thanks.
With age and experience, and after so many years of striving for the Zhou Clan in Qinghe Market City…
Zhou Miaoyun understood clearly that the mutual aid alliance, established on a whim back then, could not guarantee them shared prosperity.
Therefore, favors from the past had to be saved for critical moments and could not be used lightly.
Although there was some unpleasantness between her and Yu Daniu, Zhou Miaoyun had, after all, provided him with another path when his own road of cultivation was blocked.
Yu Daniu's status in the Yun Clan was the assurance she needed, the confidence that her Zhou Clan could retreat to Mirror Moon Lake if they could no longer survive in Qinghe Market City.
As for Chen Jianghe?
Though he wasn't remarkable, had no special strengths, and had no hope of Foundation Establishment, he was someone Yu Daniu willingly and sincerely respected as an elder brother. Reaching the late stage of Qi Refining in the future shouldn't be a problem for him.
The favor from those two spirit stones and one Water Escape Talisman was not to be used lightly.