Free Web NovelChapter 1538: Chapter 1535: Is an Internal Purge Imminent?
Upon boarding the spaceship, Yang Fei brought Qin Yanyang to Wan Daorong’s side and said, "Yanyang, come quickly to meet your benefactor and mentor."
Qin Yanyang bowed and greeted, "Mentor."
Yang Fei followed with, "Master, this is my wife, Qin Yanyang. You should have met her back when you were on Earth."
Wan Daorong nodded: "Hmm."
Seeing that Wan Daorong was not in a great mood, Yang Fei explained, "Master, it wasn’t my intention to deliberately conceal this, but..."
To his surprise, Wan Daorong waved his hand and looked at Yang Fei seriously: "Fei’er, there’s no need for you to explain anything to me. I’m not your initial mentor on your path of cultivation. Though we are master and disciple, I haven’t taught you long, so we don’t understand each other deeply yet; we still need time to adapt and get along. Moreover, in this Cultivation World, everyone has secrets they can’t share with outsiders. It’s only right for you, coming from Earth, to be cautious."
Yang Fei felt a bit embarrassed.
Thinking back, from the day he met Wan Daorong until now, Wan Daorong had always been approachable, and after the wager on Earth, Wan Daorong kept his word and even accepted Yang Fei as a disciple, declaring to all the Cultivation Forces in the Southern Domain that he was under his protection.
Later, after arriving in the Southern Domain and following Wan Daorong to the Shang Qing Sect, Wan Daorong treated him exceptionally well, always keeping him close and imparting knowledge.
Even when facing Tianzhu Peak’s family, Wan Daorong never backed down, even going as far as to fight with Wang Yuanxiao for Yang Fei’s sake.
This time, upon hearing that an attempt on Yang Fei’s life was made en route, Wan Daorong personally arrived to rescue him without delay.
Being one who valued loyalty and righteousness, Yang Fei was deeply moved by Wan Daorong’s profound kindness towards him, despite always maintaining a guarded and vigilant attitude towards the Southern Domain cultivators.
"Master, I’ve kept secret the possession of a powerful space treasure, and for that, I feel some guilt," Yang Fei said sincerely.
Seeing his genuine expression, Wan Daorong was pleased and smiled, "As I said, everyone has their secrets. It’s nothing worth explaining to me. Also, having such a top-grade treasure, you should not easily disclose it within Shang Qing Sect..."
He seemed to come to a realization, and with some bitterness, he continued, "Xiao Yanfei probably already knows about this secret, and with treasures like the Soul Binding Rope and Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, you’re indeed carrying treasures that might bring trouble to yourself."
Yang Fei smiled wryly.
Owning so many treasures certainly provided him a sense of security, but in this dog-eat-dog Cultivation World, these top-grade treasures were a double-edged sword and could easily invite disaster upon him.
"Fei’er, if you heed my words, after returning to Tian Nan Peak, stay by my side quietly, focus on your cultivation, and don’t let mundane affairs disturb your cultivation mindset. With your spirit root aptitude and talent, as long as you put in the effort, you will quickly become the pillar of Shang Qing Sect. At that time, combined with the treasures you possess, you’ll be safer when traveling outside," Wan Daorong advised earnestly.
Yang Fei was touched and firmly replied, "Yes, I will remember Master’s teachings. After returning, I will dedicate myself to cultivation and strive to ensure you needn’t worry about my future."
Hearing this, Wan Daorong was delighted and nodded, "That’s good."
He then turned his gaze to Qin Yanyang, frowning slightly: "Fortunately, your wife is not known by people in the Shang Qing Sect. After returning to Tian Nan Peak, you should stay near me and avoid contact with your Earth friends. As long as her identity remains undisclosed, no one will suspect that the space treasure on you connects to the Earth World and can even bring a Core Formation Stage cultivator to the Southern Domain World."
Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang’s expressions changed, and they looked at Wan Daorong in shock.
Seeing the two’s reaction, Wan Daorong chuckled: "Shen Canglan followed you two in secret. How could you expect to hide it from him when an extra woman suddenly appeared by your side, disappearing and reappearing multiple times in front of him?"
Yang Fei felt a chill in his heart.
A Divinity Transformation Realm master’s perception was incredibly keen. He used the Extreme Fire Demon Pearl to bring Qin Yanyang here, and later used it multiple times to escape True Monarch Cang Yuan’s pursuit with her. With Shen Canglan’s realm, how could he not detect something? ƒrēewebnovel.com
Since Shen Canglan informed Wan Daorong of what he saw, and with Wan Daorong knowing Qin Yanyang, it was natural for him to guess that the space treasure could connect to Earth.
Wan Daorong was actually quite shocked internally.
He had only subtly probed, and the reaction of Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang confirmed his suspicions.
Shen Canglan hadn’t seen Qin Yanyang, so he didn’t know that the mysterious space treasure Yang Fei had could connect to Earth, but Wan Daorong was able to guess.
He immediately thought of the black pearl Yang Fei had shown him.
This item was extremely peculiar, a small pearl with such a massive weight that even he could not lift it.
And Qin Yanyang could be brought to the Southern Domain World by Yang Fei through that space treasure.
Considering these points, Wan Daorong hypothesized that the black pearl was an extraordinary space treasure.
It might even be that this pearl is the Earth World itself.
Only a pearl carrying a world could be so heavy.
According to Wan Daorong’s understanding, the pearl, alongside the Soul Binding Rope and other treasures, were left on Earth by an Ancient Immortal named Li Er, and Yang Fei received this inheritance just over twenty years ago. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Therefore, Wan Daorong was constantly pondering the name Li Er, trying to determine if he had appeared in the Cultivation World.
"Remember, never disclose this secret to anyone," Wan Daorong instructed them solemnly.
Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang both nodded.
Qin Yanyang asked, "Master, didn’t you just say that someone already knows?"
Wan Daorong replied, "They only know Yang Fei possesses a powerful space artifact but are unaware that it can connect to the Earth World. That’s the crucial part."
Qin Yanyang suddenly realized, "Space treasures, although rare, aren’t indispensable. Especially since Yang Fei is your disciple, most people wouldn’t dare to rob him. But if others knew this space treasure could connect to Earth, the implications would be different."
Wan Daorong nodded, "Exactly."
Yang Fei quickly said, "I understand and will not speak of it carelessly. By the way, Master, the person you mentioned earlier named Xiao Yanfei, is he from Tianzhu Peak?"
Thinking of Xiao Yanfei’s intentions, Wan Daorong coldly snorted, "Yes, he’s Wang Yuanxiao’s direct disciple, already at Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivation. After leaving West Phoenix Valley, all the troubles you encountered on your journey originated from him."
A glint of cold light flashed in Yang Fei’s eyes, "I’ll remember this grudge."
Wan Daorong didn’t oppose it and snorted, "There’s something fundamentally wrong with Tianzhu Peak. Shang Qing Sect’s tens of thousands of years of reputation won’t be ruined by that pair of master and disciple. Don’t worry, I will seek justice for the grievances you’ve suffered."
"Thank you for your kindness, Master, but I still wish to seek revenge myself; that would be more satisfying," Yang Fei said.
Wan Daorong glanced at him meaningfully and said, "I doubt you’ll have time to grow."
Yang Fei was moved internally.
Was it possible that the upper hierarchy of Shang Qing Sect was planning an internal purge soon?
