Chapter 6: Feiyue Manor

Chapter 6: Feiyue Manor

The third-layer Qi Refining cultivator was killed by Lan Chang'an alone.

He enjoyed the spoils of war, and the Mu family cultivators had no objections.

"Lan Chang'an, well done!"

Mu Yunfei wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, unable to help but look at Lan Chang'an with admiration.

Several Mu family cultivators were surprised that Lan Chang'an had killed a third-level Qi Refining cultivator.

But it wasn't too shocking.

In addition to being a cultivator, Lan Chang'an was also a martial arts expert, and the target he killed was just a new recruit of the Zheng Clan who had no real combat experience.

"To be able to survive under the pursuit of a mid-stage Qi Refinement, his heart and guts are not bad. He is quite a talent."

The head of the Mu family lamented inwardly.

These immortal seedlings eliminated by the sects had already proven their limited potential and future achievements.

Even if there were found someone with hidden talents among them, the Mu family wouldn't focus on nurturing them because for cultivation families, the most important thing was loyalty, and immortal seedlings were chosen and nurtured from young bloodline heirs to cultivate.

Lan Chang'an had missed the best age for nurturing loyalty.

That's also why sect assessments had age requirements, not just because of potential.

"Poor bastard." Lan Chang'an finished counting the spoils of war.

Apart from the inferior magical weapon, he also obtained three and a half spirit stones and a tier-one inferior Wind Walking Talisman.

He didn't even have a storage bag.

"I see, so this is the current situtaion of cultivators at the bottom of the cultivation world."

Lan Chang'an knew that this harvest was normal. The person he killed was just a new recruit from the Zheng family at the early stage of Qi Refining.

At this moment, a sound broke through the air.

Seven or eight Mu family cultivators flew from the direction of Feiyue Lake.

"Maode, what's the situation?"

The leader was a tall figure dressed in black robes, with eyes like eagles, his body exuding powerful mana fluctuations.

"Second Elder!" Mu Yunfei and the others respectfully bowed.

The incoming person was the second elder of the Mu family, Mu Renlong.

At the ninth level of Qi Refining, among the older generation of the Mu family, he had the most potential to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Zheng Wugong and his men attacked us. Fortunately, I brought the unicorn beast with me as a trump card, otherwise we would have suffered a big loss..."

Upon seeing Mu Renlong, the head of the Mu family breathed a sigh of relief.

As he recounted, he subconsciously glanced at Lan Chang'an.

In fact, Lan Chang'an did not get a lot of credit.

If it weren't for him killing one person and delaying the ugly woman at the fourth level of Qi Refining for a moment, the Zheng family's plan would have succeeded.

"Are these the batch of immortal seedlings?"

Mu Renlong's powerful aura swept over.

"Greetings Elder."

The surviving youths felt a sudden pressure, breaking out in cold sweat.

Lan Chang'an timely showed reverence, bowing slightly.

Mu Renlong only glanced briefly, and the pressure quickly dissipated.

"Father, you're not hurt, are you?"

A melodious and gentle voice sounded.

It was as if spring water was flowing from the heart, bringing a pleasant mood.

The surviving youths subconsciously looked over.

It was a graceful young girl.

With delicate eyebrows and a snow-like complexion, she exuded an elegant aura.

Wearing a long skirt and shoes, her bright eyes and white teeth were pure and elegant.

The surviving youths were slightly stunned, having never seen such a graceful and beautiful girl before.

"Xiuyun, why did you come! Father is fine, just exhausted from mana consumption..."

Mu Maode's expression was serious, but a hint of affection couldn't be hidden in his eyes.

Xiuyun, Mu Xiuyun.

The youths silently etched the name of the Mu family's young lady into their minds.

However, Li Ergou was simple-minded, and there was no need to bicker with him.

The night was uneventful.

Lan Chang'an practiced the Ancient Trees Evergreen Technique, and his entire body seemed to transform into a piece of withered wood, blending in with the grass and trees in the compound.

...

The next day, Lan Chang'an's cultivation was interrupted.

The Mu family wanted to welcome them as "new members" and organised a banquet.

Everyone had to attend.

"Welcome banquet?"

Lan Chang'an didn't need to think to know it wouldn't be that simple.

Feiyue Manor, in a spacious hall.

Six young outsiders, seated at separate tables, were treated to delicacies and fine wines.

On the carpet in the middle of the hall, dozens of young maidens came in one after another, each with a graceful figure, varying from slim to plump.

For a while, the hall was overflowing with fragrance.

Each girl was beautiful and elegant, without the flashy makeup of the common folk.

Some were gentle and graceful, smiling without showing their teeth.

Some had a cold temperament, dressed in white like snow.

Or graceful and charming, with a pure and elegant temperament.

There were also those with voluptuous figures, wearing gauzy veils, enchanting and soul-stirring...

"These are the outstanding mortal girls from my Mu family. Each one of them has been nurtured by secular great scholars, knowledgeable and polite, proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting..."

"You can rest assured that they are all pure!"

A steward of the Mu family sat at the head of the table, smiling.

"Today, they are here to welcome you and accompany you. If you encounter someone you like, I'll congratulate you in advance."

Without the steward's instructions, these beautiful and elegant Mu girls went to each separate table.

They served tea and poured wine, recited poems and played music.

With fragrant mouths, they played the zither and blew the flute.

Most of these Mu girls were the descendants of cultivators in the Mu family. They were not servants within the clan and had some status and autonomy.

They came voluntarily, choosing the disciples they favored among the batch.

Lan Chang'an, with his medium-grade spiritual root and exceptional looks, attracted several beautiful Mu girls.

Lan Chang'an remained expressionless, waving off all the approaching beauties.

Drinking his wine alone, no one approached him again.

It was Li Ergou who, with several Mu girls accompanying him, blushed and nervously touched the waist of a wonderful young girl, attracting a burst of laughter and chatter.

...

An hour later, the welcome banquet ended.

Li Ergou fell in love with a fair-skinned young girl of Mu family.

"Big brother Lan, how about the bride I chose?"

Li Ergou came over, unable to hide the excitement on his face.

Lan Chang'an thought to himself, why are you asking for my opinion when picking a bride?

"What do you like about her?"

The person Li Ergou chose could only be considered middle to low class in terms of looks and temperament amongst these beautiful young women.

"She looks like Cuihua!"

"She's the village flower in our village! Morever, she's even more beautiful than Cuihua..."

Li Ergou was very satisfied.

"Not bad." Lan Chang'an said after a moment of silence, nodding slightly.

He then asked, "When will you get married?"

Li Ergou rubbed his hands nervously, "The steward said if we're in a hurry, we can hold the banquet and enter the bridal chamber tonight."

Lan Chang'an: "....."

(End of chapter)