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Chapter 423: Yun Shan’s Choice! New December 4

Chapter 423: Yun Shan’s Choice!

“It seems they truly have ulterior motives. Collecting sixth-tier spiritual herbs is far from satisfying their appetite. If we continue cooperating with them, their demands will likely grow increasingly excessive!”

At this moment, Yun Shan felt immensely fortunate to have Gu He as his son-in-law. Without him, Yun Shan would have had no means to handle the mysterious figure before him.

“I am the Protector Feng. As for the Protector Jiu you mentioned, I’ve heard about him from other protectors during a mission, but I didn’t expect he’d come to your Yunlan Sect just for a batch of sixth-tier spiritual herbs. That fool—he’s not even an alchemist. What could he possibly need those herbs for?” The figure shrouded in black mist explained coldly.

Hearing this, Yun Shan’s wariness of the force behind Protector Jiu deepened further.

Based on the statement that Protector Feng was of the same rank as Protector Jiu, Yun Shan deduced that the power behind the two likely consisted of more than just these two Dou Ancestor-level experts.

“This matter is already beyond my capability to handle. I can only rely on Gu He to step in and resolve it for me.”

After some contemplation, Yun Shan decided that Gu He was the best person to handle the situation.

Meanwhile, not far from Yun Shan’s secluded retreat, Nalan Yanran, Qing Lin, Flame Dragon, and Cai’er were hiding behind a large boulder, eavesdropping on the conversation between Yun Shan and Protector Feng.

Thanks to Cai’er’s soul energy masking their presence, neither Yun Shan nor Protector Feng was aware of their presence.

The dark and sinister aura emanating from Protector Feng left a terrible first impression on Nalan Yanran and the others. They were puzzled as to why such a figure would seek out Yun Shan.

“Why would this person come looking for Grandmaster?” Nalan Yanran asked with a frown.

“Judging by Grandmaster’s reaction, it seems like this is his first time meeting the person. He seemed to know someone named Protector Jiu before,” Qing Lin added.

“It seems there are quite a few individuals like Protector Feng with such sinister auras and Dou Ancestor-level strength,” Nalan Yanran remarked gravely, listening intently to the conversation.

Although the exact relationship between Yun Shan and Protector Feng wasn’t clear from the brief exchange, Nalan Yanran and the others suspected that Protector Feng was backed by a powerful organization.

“Let’s keep watching and see what Protector Feng is really after.”

…

“Protector Feng, the previous Protector Jiu only asked for sixth-tier spiritual herbs. I’ve already gathered them. Allow me to fetch them for you,” Yun Shan said quickly, intending to head toward Gu He’s courtyard.

However, as soon as Yun Shan moved, the black mist surged forward with lightning speed, blocking his path.

Seeing the speed and aura of the black mist, Yun Shan’s heart sank. He frowned and said, “What is the meaning of this?”

From within the mist came a cold, emotionless voice.

“Yun Shan, there’s no need to rush about the herbs. I’m here to propose another deal with you.”

Hearing these words, anger flickered in Yun Shan’s heart. Previously, Protector Jiu had promised to help him break through to the Dou Ancestor level, but despite following Protector Jiu’s instructions, that promise was never fulfilled. In the end, Yun Shan relied on the assistance of his son-in-law Gu He to achieve his breakthrough.

“You will be disappointed. I have no interest in further cooperation with you. Once I hand over the herbs, I expect you to leave my Yunlan Sect immediately!” Yun Shan said angrily.

“Hmph. Yun Shan, you’d best not refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. I’m offering you this chance amicably now—you’d better appreciate it. Otherwise…” Protector Feng’s voice carried an unmistakable threat.

“You…”

After Protector Feng's words fell, Yun Shan's expression turned grim. At this moment, he finally understood that the mysterious Protector Feng before him, like the earlier Protector Jiu, had no intention of engaging in a fair transaction. They simply wanted to command him to carry out tasks for them.

Yun Shan had his pride. Previously, his obsession with breaking through to the Dou Ancestor realm had left him desperate and reckless. Now that he had successfully broken through, that desperation had dissipated. All that remained was his growing disdain for the black mist before him.

Of course, while Yun Shan had no intention of cooperating with Protector Feng, he wasn’t foolish enough to confront him directly. Instead, he planned to rely on his son-in-law, Gu He, for assistance.

"With Gu He's strength, if something significant happens in the rear mountain, he should be able to sense it and arrive swiftly. All I need to do is stall Protector Feng for a while!"

With that thought, Yun Shan’s palm suddenly burst with radiant energy. A massive energy hand, spanning several meters, materialized eerily before him. It surged forward with a violent gale, striking ferociously at Protector Feng.

"How dare you attack this Protector!"

Seeing this, a ruthless gleam flashed in Protector Feng’s eyes, hidden within the black mist. With a cold snarl, the black mist churned violently, and five thick, pitch-black chains emerged, crashing into the enormous energy hand.

When the two terrifying forces collided, a deafening energy explosion resounded across the sky like thunder, while rippling energy waves swept out in all directions.

However, once the massive energy disturbance subsided, Protector Feng, still shrouded in black mist, casually swung the black chains again toward the fleeing Yun Shan. The ease with which he countered Yun Shan's "Great Sorrow Wind Tearing Hand" attack was almost mocking.

Yun Shan, having just unleashed his strongest attack, immediately began retreating, skirting around Protector Feng to head toward Gu He’s courtyard.

Yet, he could distinctly sense that the energy on the black chains sweeping toward him now was nearly twice as powerful as the previous attack. Blocking this strike would likely cost him dearly.

Just then, a cold shout echoed from the distance.

"Audacious scoundrel! How dare you attack my grandmaster on Yunlan Mountain!"

Two slender figures appeared within Yun Shan and Protector Feng’s sightlines.

Upon seeing that the newcomers were merely two young girls, the surprise in Protector Feng’s eyes quickly turned into disdain.

However, Yun Shan, not far away, was filled with worry. He acknowledged that both Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin had excellent potential, but they had yet to fully mature. For them to appear before Protector Feng at this moment was far too dangerous.

"Yanran, take your junior sister and leave this place at once!" Yun Shan shouted. Immediately, energy surged in his palm as he prepared to intercept the fierce black chains heading their way.

(End of Chapter)

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