Free Web NovelChapter 845: Chapter 844: Yingxian Tower
As Elder Peak was bustling with activity, Ye Qingchen was leisurely strolling with his companions in Lintian City.
"It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this relaxed!"
Ye Qingchen folded his hands behind his back and sighed as he watched the bustling street filled with people coming and going.
Ever since stepping into the Kunlun Realm, one thing followed another, especially in the past year—first the battle in the Withered Forest against Venerable Yin Mountain, then being subdued in the Valley of Life and Death, and finally going out to seek opportunities.
"Who knows how much longer we can enjoy such leisurely days?"
Su Moran said softly.
After leaving Heaven-Shocking Peak, Lu Yanwu insisted on going to Lintian City to give Ye Qingchen a welcome feast. Originally, Su Moran didn’t plan to participate, but she couldn’t resist Ye Qingchen’s invitation.
So, the group headed straight to Lintian City.
"Here you go..." Lu Yanwu bounced back, handing a sugar-coated hawthorn stick to Su Moran. "The Yingxian Tower we’re going to is a new hotspot in Lintian City, reportedly very popular."
"Indeed, indeed, I’ve heard about it as well. This time we’re not only welcoming Mr. Ye but also celebrating his becoming an Elder of Taotian Palace!" Zheng Jiuling nodded repeatedly, smiling. "At that time, everyone can feast on him!"
All except for Zhou Hai had advanced to Human Immortal, including the least advanced, Lu Yanwu and Lin Shifei, who had long since stopped eating mortal food.
However, they were all youthful at heart, caring little about these matters.
Sitting together to eat, drink, and banter was one of life’s greatest pleasures. Watching them bicker, a hint of warmth appeared in Su Moran’s eyes. How long had it been since she experienced this feeling?
Thus, when Ye Qingchen persuaded, she came along half-heartedly.
"What’s wrong?"
Ye Qingchen noticed something off with Su Moran’s expression, "Still thinking about the matters at Taotian Palace?"
Su Moran chuckled, just about to speak, when her eyebrows suddenly knitted, and she looked upwards. Ye Qingchen also paused, looking towards the sky. Soon, Han Buxiu, Zheng Jiuling, Lin Shifei, Zhou Hai, and others all sharply looked skyward.
"Caw!"
Suddenly, the sound of an eagle’s cry echoed.
The sound spread throughout Lintian City in an instant.
Noticing the commotion, the passersby in Lintian City all hurriedly raised their heads, looking toward the sky.
They saw in the distant sky a massive, overwhelming shadow quickly sweeping in; it was a beast swarm composed of silver-patterned rocs, creatures amongst Human Immortal demon beasts, and on the backs of those silver-patterned rocs stood figures.
Leading the group was a figure with hands behind his back, at the forefront, his robes fluttering, exuding an extraordinary presence!
From afar, it appeared as if a massive dark cloud loomed over, nearly covering half of Lintian City.
"Creating such a commotion! Someone who didn’t know any better might think a Supreme Elder has arrived!" Zhou Hai sneered.
"What do you know? This person is a closed-door disciple of Lu Xingzhou, Supreme Elder of Seven Stars Peak, one of the four giants of Seven Stars Peak, Bai Yujing. Invited to quell chaos by the Thunder Light Sect half a year ago, he’s now entered the ranks of Earth Immortal!"
A middle-aged man nearby recognized the imposing young man’s identity and scoffed after hearing Zhou Hai’s comment.
"It is said he has been conferred as an Elder, stepping out of the disciple ranks! His status isn’t something you can contemplate! With your status, you might not even qualify to meet him!"
"We might not even qualify to meet him?"
Han Buxiu chuckled, amused.
"Indeed!"
The middle-aged man glanced over Ye Qingchen’s group, seeing they were a mix of ages, his eyes growing more dismissive: "Some of you might not even reach his level in a lifetime!"
Zhou Hai’s face turned red upon hearing this.
Their party had the strongest cultivator, Su Moran, reputed as the First Earth Immortal of Taotian Palace, whose status was on par with a Supreme Elder. Ye Qingchen, though only a Half-Step Earth Immortal, had already been conferred as an Elder.
As for Han Buxiu entering Earth Immortal, it was only a matter of time.
"Enough, nothing more to say; let’s go!" Ye Qingchen saw the group wanting to argue further and shook his head lightly. They were merely out for leisure and didn’t want to dispute over such things.
However, a sense of nostalgia washed over him.
A year ago.
When he first came to Lintian City, figures like Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye made him look up in awe. But now, he had already surpassed the likes of Ye Xuan, Ning Yukong, and Bai Yujing.
Encounters with Bai Yujing were just minor episodes.
Soon the group entered Yingxian Tower.
The tower was lavish and magnificent but maintained elegance; even Spirit Gathering Arrays were set around, making one feel as if soaking in a hot spring, with even the ordinary service staff possessing Celestial Venerable level cultivation.
"Sorry, Yingxian Tower is fully booked..." a maid approached apologetically.
"No available seats?" Lu Yanwu was unwilling to accept, "Please check again."
The maid smiled bitterly. Lack of seats was just for ordinary folks. As the top restaurant in Lintian City, they obviously had reserved spots.
But those spots were mostly for notable figures.
Since Ye Qingchen’s group looked unfamiliar, they naturally weren’t among those included.
Just then, a commotion was heard at the entrance, and a grand procession approached, clearly extraordinary in origin. Leading them was an elderly man, white-haired and bearded, whose eyes lit up upon seeing Ye Qingchen, as he hurried forward, saying:
"Mr. Ye, it truly is you!"
"Li Zhengyi?"
Ye Qingchen nodded slightly.
These people were the local authorities of Lintian City, with whom he had interacted due to previous alchemy activities.
Li Zhengyi and the others looked at Ye Qingchen with a mix of surprise and regret.
Surprised at how the young man selling pills in the Martial City, unknown to them, had grown into a formidable presence beyond their reach. Especially after the battle at Void Peak, which left them in awe.
Regret that the gap was too wide; now they didn’t even qualify to meet Ye Qingchen face-to-face.
"Mr. Ye, are you here for Yingxian Tower?" Zheng Lin asked promptly.
"Indeed, but unfortunately, there are no seats!" Ye Qingchen helplessly shook his head.
"Those blind to your status; how could they know your identity, Mr. Ye!" Li Zhengyi furiously chastised the maid before cautiously saying, "Might Mr. Ye honor us with your presence..."
Ye Qingchen didn’t mind, but he was unsure if Su Moran would agree, given her somewhat reclusive nature. Surprisingly, Su Moran nodded and replied:
"Since we’re all acquainted, let’s have a meal together."
"Could this be none other than the one from Heaven-Shocking Peak?"
Li Zhengyi, shrewd and seasoned, observed Su Moran’s distinguished bearing, no less impressive than Ye Qingchen’s. A name instantly surfaced in his mind, prompting him to ask cautiously.
"Indeed!"
Ye Qingchen nodded slightly.
Boom!
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the group of local authorities shook all over as if witnessing a Divine Dragon.
