I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them? - Chapter 408

Chapter 408: Chapter 230 Qinglin City, A Bounty Is Offered_2
 

Among the Loose Cultivators present, some seethed with silent rage. To the questioner, not being a Loose Cultivator meant he was treated differently—it was truly excessive bullying!

And yet, many Loose Cultivators had long become accustomed to this differential treatment.

In fact, they even considered it normal.

“The Gathering Spirit Pill—is it from the Shen Family or…”

The person continued to inquire.

To be able to ask such a question, the one who spoke was not of low status within the Spiritual Sects or Noble Families; otherwise, they would not be aware of the difference between the Shen Family’s Gathering Spirit Pill and those of other Spiritual Sects and Noble Families.

In Yuzhou, the Shen Family’s Gathering Spirit Pill was ranked first.

“It’s the ‘Gathering Spirit Pill’ from the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family.”

The Su Family, one of the five top-tier Noble Families of Yuzhou.

As for the Jade Spirit Sect, it was the leading Spiritual Sect in Yuzhou. The Martial Artists present were inwardly shocked. What had this young man done to be sought after by two major forces?

“Do they want him captured alive, or does it not matter dead or alive?”

“He must be captured alive. Additionally, according to intelligence, his strength is at least at the late stage of ‘Little Celestial’ or above.”

In the Thundercloud Pavilion, coming and going Martial Artists were all aware that the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family were offering rewards to locate a young man.

And this young man reportedly possessed strength in the late stage of ‘Little Celestial’ or beyond.

The fact that they were offering such a large reward for a young man and had not provided specific information indicated that this individual must certainly be a Loose Cultivator.

In a residence in Qinglin City, a few Loose Cultivators met.

“Does anyone know the identity of the person being offered a reward by the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family?”

“I have no idea. I have never heard of such a distinguished Loose Cultivator in Yuzhou.”

“If such a prodigy has emerged from among us Loose Cultivators, he must not fall prey to the Spiritual Sects and Noble Families. We must find his whereabouts quickly and ensure that they are not disclosed.”

“That’s right. This person could become a prodigious figure for our Wanshi Alliance in Yuzhou, standing against the Spiritual Sects and Noble Families. We must find a way to locate him and welcome him into our Wanshi Alliance.”

After a brief discussion, several Loose Cultivators set out to search for the young man’s traces.

Outside Qinglin City, within a large mountain, several structures lay hidden.

Wen Yong’s complexion was pale, having sustained serious injuries. He had narrowly escaped death and evaded capture from an Elder of the Dai Family, taking refuge here.

“Wen Yong, you must leave from here quickly. We will try to delay the Dai Family’s pursuit!”

A middle-aged man said solemnly, pointing to a map.

“Understood. I’ll leave right away!”

Wen Yong nodded and was about to turn to leave when a figure hurried in.

“Hall Master, the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family are offering a reward for a Loose Cultivator prodigy. The alliance has already arranged for people to search for this young man.”

He placed a portrait on the table.

The Hall Master narrowed his eyes. “A prodigy from among our Loose Cultivators?”

“Yes, his strength is in the late stage of ‘Little Celestial’ or above, at the very least. This is the information provided by the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family.”

The informant nodded.

“Such a prodigy must be brought into our Wanshi Alliance. We’re in great need of prodigies.”

The Hall Master said, exuberantly.

“But Hall Master, both the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family are offering a reward for him. It’s rumored that Divine Refinement Celestial Elders have been mobilized.”

The informant spoke gravely.

“The more attention he receives from the Spiritual Sects and Noble Families, the more it proves he is indeed a prodigy. And being targeted for rewards by the Spiritual Sects and Noble Families, as a Loose Cultivator, how can he ensure his safety and find refuge if not in our Wanshi Alliance?

“We must locate him as soon as possible. If necessary, I will intervene to hold back Divine Refinement Celestials from the Jade Spirit Sect or the Su Family.”

The Hall Master earnestly declared.

“Yes, Hall Master!”

The informant hurried away.

Wen Yong glanced at the portrait of the young man and sighed to himself, thinking that the alliance would soon have another prodigy in its midst.

He, Wen Yong, was also considered a prodigy among Loose Cultivators.

However, his current situation was quite precarious, having severely offended the Dai Family.

If it were just serious threats, the Dai Family would send only a Little Celestial, or at most a Divine Refinement Celestial to hunt him down.

But Dai Yingying was dead, and the Dai Family was convinced he was the murderer. Now even a Divine Refinement Celestial ancestor had come forth, intent on personally exterminating him.

Wen Yong did not know if he could escape from Yuzhou.

After all, he was marked for death by a Divine Refinement Celestial!

If it hadn’t been for the alliance helping him flee, he likely would have died long ago and wouldn’t be alive at this moment.

However, the Wanshi Alliance would not expose more of its strength for his sake until it was time to reveal itself.

Wen Yong hurried away, embarking on his path of escape.

Meanwhile, Xu Yan, the young man being offered a reward by the Jade Spirit Sect and the Su Family, was completely unaware of all this.

He was on his way to Qinglin City, getting ready to enter and look around.

On the road to Qinglin City, Martial Artists were coming and going. Suddenly, one Martial Artist leaving the city paused, startled. Wasn’t that young man the one that the Spirit Sect and Su Family had put bounties on?

His heart leapt with joy. He took a detour and discreetly made his way back to the city.

“Spiritual Realm’s great cities are truly extraordinary.”

Xu Yan looked towards Qinglin City, sighing with admiration. It indeed deserved its reputation as one of the six major cities belonging to the top families.

When he first entered the Inner Domain from the Border Wilderness, he was struck by how grand and prosperous the cities of the Inner Domain were—a remote small county town was almost on par with the capital of an entire nation in the Border Wilderness.

Now, upon seeing the great city of the Spiritual Realm, Xu Yan’s horizon was expanded once again.

The cities of the Spiritual Realm were indeed incomparable to those of the Inner Domain.

The towering gates of Qinglin City were guarded by peak-level Great Grandmasters collecting entry fees from Loose Cultivators.

“Grandmasters are common, and Great Grandmasters can be seen everywhere. First-grade Martial Artists are the lower class among Martial Artists, nearly akin to commoners in the Spiritual Realm.”

Xu Yan observed the Martial Artists coming and going at the city gate, sighing to himself.

The disparities within the Inner Domain were too vast!

Grandmasters were already among the strong in the Inner Domain.

But in the Spiritual Realm, they were as common as third-grade and first-grade Martial Artists in the Inner Domain.

Xu Yan was not surprised by this. After all, the Spiritual Energy in the Spiritual Realm was richer, and the Domain Spirit Spark was more active, making cultivation easier. In such a world, people’s innate talent was naturally higher.

Moreover, the active Domain Spirit Spark made Martial Arts Cultivation much easier.

Just as Xu Yan was about to enter the city, a man approached him, speaking softly, “Young man, you dare to enter the city? Come with me quickly—there’s no time to lose.”

Xu Yan raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean?”

“You’re wanted, come with me!”

The man said urgently.

Wanted?

Xu Yan frowned. Was it because of the issue with the Flood Dragon’s tomb?

As he followed the man away, he asked, “Who are you, and why do you tell me about the bounty? Which power has placed a bounty on me?”

“I am but a Loose Cultivator, who cannot stand to see the Spirit Sect and major families looking to suppress talented Loose Cultivators. That’s why I warned you, young man.”

The man spoke while leading Xu Yan towards a certain place outside Qinglin City.

“The ones offering a bounty for you are the Spirit Sect and the Su Family. You should know what it means to be wanted by the Spirit Sect and prominent families, right?”

The man spoke solemnly, “However, I do have a place in mind that could save your life.”

A cold light flickered in Xu Yan’s eyes—the Spirit Sect and the Su Family were actually putting a bounty on him?

“Once I make my breakthrough, you’ll see!”

He thought coldly to himself.

“You’re but a Loose Cultivator, how can you help me escape from the bounty by the Spirit Sect and the Su Family?”

Xu Yan was curious.

Of course, he did not fully trust the man. He remained vigilant, ready to attack and kill the other at any moment.

“This matter is confidential. When you meet someone with me, you’ll understand.”

The man continued, “You can rest assured, I have no intention of harming you. If we Loose Cultivators keep fighting amongst ourselves, we will be slaves to the Spirit Sect and the major families for all eternity.”

Xu Yan suddenly stopped in his tracks.

“Young man, what’s wrong?”

The man was taken aback.

Xu Yan turned around and said coolly, “Those who placed the bounty on me have arrived. You can go now; there’s no need to get involved.”

The man’s expression changed, and he looked up to see two figures swiftly approaching.

“Run, young man!”

The man urged frantically.

Xu Yan stood still, saying, “Run? They’re just minor Divinities. I want to see why they have put a bounty on me!”

Seeing that Xu Yan could not be persuaded, the man hurried away.

“Come with us.”

Two minor Divinity Martial Artists looked down upon Xu Yan and spoke arrogantly, full of disdain.

As Deacons of the Spirit Sect and the Su Family, reputed to be the foremost among the Spiritual Realm’s noble families, they considered their status exalted and were accustomed to arrogance.

Xu Yan glanced at the insignias on their clothing—the Martial Artists from the Spirit Sect and the Su Family.

He chuckled coldly, asking, “Have you come to invite me, or to order me around? If it’s an invitation, show some respect. If you think you can command me, then prepare to die!”

“How dare you!”

The Spirit Sect Deacon erupted in anger, his voice cold and stern. “A mere lower-tier Martial Artist, a Loose Cultivator, thinks he can defy the rules because of his minor strength. What punishment do you think fits your crime?”

Xu Yan’s expression turned cold, and with a swift motion, he drew his sword and struck, wasting no time.