Free Web NovelChapter 248: Chapter 235: The Mystery
"His Majesty is so good-tempered. Cao Dang tried to stop him, and he didn’t even scold him!"
"That’s the kind of grace you only see from a true master. Experts don’t act like those posers who have to show off just to get respect!"
"Hey, did you see that? His Majesty smiled at me! A peerless expert like him actually smiled at me. Does this mean I have exceptional innate talent, a gift for cultivation?"
"Oh, get over yourself. ’Exceptional innate talent’... why not just say you’re a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius?"
"Hmm, you’ve got a point. That’s worth considering..."
"..."
As Nie Yun entered the room, the Mercenaries standing guard outside instantly erupted into a frenzy.
Nie Yun was a living legend. He had single-handedly challenged a Royal Family and successfully become His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire. He had long been an idol in the hearts of the people. To see their idol appear so kind and approachable right before their eyes was almost too much to believe, and they were all going wild with excitement.
"Nie Yun, you’re here..."
Inside the room, Tie Lan hastily greeted the young man as he walked in.
"I came to ask if you have any new information about my parents and the others." Seeing the apprehensive looks on the faces of Tie Yan and the others, Nie Yun casually took a seat and asked.
’The Iron Rock Mercenary Corps started searching for my parents’ whereabouts a week ago. They should have the most detailed information.’
’To me, being an Emperor is nothing. Even the chance to enter the Creation Secret Realm can’t compare to having my family by my side.’
’Since my rebirth, I’ve valued family above all else. Their safety is the motivation and foundation for my cultivation.’
"Well... we do have a bit of news, but... it’s not confirmed yet!" Tie Yan said after a moment’s hesitation.
After the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps received a piece of information, they would normally dispatch someone to confirm it. After all, no matter how many people repeated a rumor, it wasn’t necessarily true until it was verified.
"Not confirmed? Let me hear it," Nie Yun said, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, our men investigated whether any Flying Demon Beasts were active on the day your parents disappeared. Through our inquiries, we did uncover a lead, but..."
"Hmm?"
"It’s just... the Demon Beasts took a route through the Zi Qiong Mountain Range and were already heading toward the Divine Holy Empire... That’s what I find strange, and why I feel the information is uncertain," Tie Yan said.
The Zi Qiong Mountain Range was a place where Demons gathered. Demons and humans were perpetual enemies. No human merchant caravan dared to pass through the Zi Qiong Mountain Range, and no Demon from there dared to enter the Divine Holy Empire!
Traveling through the Zi Qiong Mountain Range to enter the Divine Holy Empire was a story so unbelievable that no one would take it seriously. What on earth could pass unhindered before both Demons and humans?
’The last ambush by those six Demons proved my parents’ capture was related to them. And now they’ve entered the Divine Holy Empire... Could someone in the Divine Holy Empire be colluding with the Demon Race?’
Nie Yun rubbed his temples, his brow furrowing.
’Things are getting more and more complicated, more and more troublesome. I can’t even make sense of it all anymore.’
’Venerable Tuxin, who I deliberately let go, stopped for a day and then suddenly started moving again. And unbelievably, he’s also heading for the Divine Holy Empire!’
’Floating Heaven Continent, the Divine Holy Empire, the Zi Qiong Mountain Range... It feels like a massive web is closing in around me, leaving me more and more confused.’
’Looks like I’ll have to go investigate the Divine Holy Empire myself!’ freewebnσvel.cøm
Nie Yun made his decision. freewebnovel.cσ๓
’No matter what schemes they have, I have to go to the Divine Holy Empire. My parents are there, and as their son, rescuing them is my undeniable duty.’
Tie Yan shared some more information. After listening for a while, Nie Yun became certain that his parents and the others had indeed been taken to the Divine Holy Empire. Only then did his tightly furrowed brow finally relax.
’Knowing where they are is far better than knowing nothing! They must be safe, for now.’
"Tie Lan, bring that Copper-Armed Giant Ape over. Today, I’m going to make good on the promise I made to it."
Having finished asking about his parents, Nie Yun gave Tie Lan a faint smile.
"The promise you made it? Don’t tell me... you’re going to help it break through to the Qi Sect Realm?" Tie Lan was stunned for a second before her face immediately flushed with excitement.
’For a Beast Tamer, the strength of their Demon Beast is a direct reflection of their own. If the Copper-Armed Giant Ape can also break through to the Qi Sect Realm, the strength of the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps will increase dramatically!’
Nie Yun just chuckled softly, not answering directly.
A moment later, the Copper-Armed Giant Ape walked in. After Nie Yun had it consume a Rebirth Bone Cleansing Pill, it experienced an explosive promotion, leaping an entire major realm from the Peak of Armor Realm directly to the Peak of Qi Sect!
The Copper-Armed Giant Ape clearly hadn’t expected the small, golden Elixir Pill to be so effective. The look it gave Nie Yun was now filled with even greater reverence.
Nie Yun had promised to help it advance within half a year. Now, not even two months had passed, and it had not only broken through to the Qi Sect Realm but had even reached the Peak of Qi Sect. It couldn’t help but think, ’It’s great having a master!’
"Nie Yun, what kind of Elixir is that? It’s so powerful! My Black Cloud Leopard... could it take one too?"
Tie Lan asked hastily, seeing that the Copper-Armed Giant Ape had reached the Peak of Qi Sect Realm immediately after swallowing the Rebirth Bone Cleansing Pill.
Hearing her question, Nie Yun finally noticed Tie Lan’s other Demon Pet. The Black Cloud Leopard was staring over at him with wide, pleading eyes, full of longing.
"This is a Rebirth Bone Cleansing Pill. It allows a Demon Beast to be completely reborn. It worked for the Copper-Armed Giant Ape mainly because its own cultivation was already on the verge of a breakthrough. Even without this Elixir, it would have advanced on its own within two years. As for whether it can help the Black Cloud Leopard reach the Ultimate Venerable Realm... that’s hard to say. If you need an answer, I’d have to say it’s all up to luck."
Nie Yun shook his head.
’Although a Demon Beast’s advancement isn’t as complex as a human’s, breaking through to the Ultimate Venerable Realm is still incredibly difficult. Even with the powerful effects of the Rebirth Bone Cleansing Pill, there’s no guarantee a Demon Beast at the Peak of Qi Sect will succeed.’
"I see..." Seeing that Nie Yun couldn’t be certain, a hint of disappointment flashed in Tie Lan’s eyes.
"Heh, it’s no big deal. Success or failure, it’s just one Elixir. Here!"
Seeing the girl’s expression, Nie Yun chuckled and tossed another Rebirth Bone Cleansing Pill to her. ’After a full night of refining, I have more than a dozen of these pills. Giving away one more is nothing.’
ROAR!
The Black Cloud Leopard caught the Elixir in its mouth and let out a roar, its large eyes filled with gratitude. It then immediately lay on the ground to absorb the Elixir’s power.
"Nie Yun, thank you so much..."
Seeing the young man toss over such a precious Elixir without a second thought, Tie Lan was filled with gratitude. Just as she was about to say more, she saw his brow suddenly furrow.
’What is she doing here?’
Nie Yun shot to his feet, his gaze fixed on a point in the distance.
"What’s wrong?"
Tie Lan couldn’t help but ask, seeing the change in his expression.
"It’s nothing. I have other business to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now."
With a wave of his hand, Nie Yun gave no further explanation. He let out a long whistle, and the Wind Wolf King that had been hiding nearby shot into the sky with a WHOOSH. Man and beast quickly flew off in a specific direction. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
