Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"I've met senior brother."

Xiao Wanyi, accompanied by her steward, met with Zhang Yan.

"Junior Sister Xiao?"

What business do you have with me?

Zhang Yan glanced at Xiao Wanyi and asked with some surprise.

The last time I saw Xiao Wanyi was at his apprenticeship ceremony.

Although the two are not friends.

But with Dongfang Weibai gone, the two no longer had any conflict of interest.

Xiao Wanyi was one of the few acquaintances Zhang Yan knew in the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Those who cultivate themselves may retain their youth forever.

Xiao Wanyi wore a pale yellow dress that accentuated her slender waist. Her pretty face was beautiful and charming.

However, at this moment, there was some redness around her eyes, making her look somewhat haggard.

"I haven't seen my senior brother for a long time."

"Having heard that my senior brother is in the pavilion, I have come to pay my respects."

Xiao Wanyi smiled and replied softly.

"Young master, I'll go now."

Upon hearing this, the butler quickly took his leave.

Inside the main hall of the cave dwelling, only Zhang Yan and Xiao Wanyi remained.

"This butler."

Zhang Yan shook his head.

The butler must have misunderstood.

Is he the kind of person who's lecherous and womanizing in broad daylight?
"sit down."

Zhang Yan invited Xiao Wanyi to sit down.

"The news of Dongfang Weibai's death."

"It should have already reached the Feathered Dynasty."

"Shouldn't your engagement with him be dissolved as well?"

Zhang Yan took a sip of the spiritual tea and asked.

"It has been lifted."

"I have nothing to do with him anymore."

Xiao Wanyi remained calm.

There was never any real affection between her and Dongfang Weibai.

There's no thought of avenging Dongfang Weibai.

“I have heard about Senior Brother.”

"He has already broken through to the peak of the Golden Core stage."

"I will soon advance to the Nascent Soul stage, and I have prepared some small gifts for you. Please accept them, Senior Brother."

After chatting for a few minutes, Xiao Wanyi took out a storage bag from her waist and handed it to Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan glanced at it.

The storage bag contained pills used for Nascent Soul cultivation.

It's worth about five million spirit stones, which is no small sum for Xiao Wanyi.

Zhang Yan placed the storage bag on the table and took a careful look at Xiao Wanyi.

She made a sudden visit and brought such a generous gift.

It's definitely not just about reminiscing.

"Junior Sister Xiao."

"If you need anything from me, just let me know."

"After all, I am the senior disciple of the current generation of disciples of the Divine Weapon Pavilion. I will help you as long as it is within my power."

Zhang Yan spoke leisurely.

Xiao Wanyi was too embarrassed to say it directly, so he brought it up himself.

This statement came out.

Xiao Wanyi's delicate body trembled. She stared at Zhang Yan, then suddenly stood up and, without saying a word, bowed directly to him.

"Junior Sister Xiao."

"What does this mean? Just say it."

Zhang Yan frowned, stood up, and reached out to help Xiao Wanyi up.

But Zhang Yan's hand had just touched Xiao Wanyi's wrist.

She then took advantage of the momentum and, using the strength of Zhang Yan's hands, threw herself into his arms.

Moreover, the silk ribbon around her waist had been loosened at some point.

When she threw herself into Zhang Yan's arms, her silk robe was half-undone, and her pale yellow dress fell from her fragrant shoulders, revealing a patch of white skin to Zhang Yan's eyes.

You can even see a corner of the white inner garment.

"Junior Sister Xiao."

"What on earth are you going to do?"

Zhang Yan frowned and demanded an explanation.

Then the true meaning of water emerged, like a slippery loach, not a single leaf clinging to its body, avoiding Xiao Wanyi.

Xiao Wanyi never expected Zhang Yan to be so clueless about romance.

She lost her balance and fell to the ground, her pale yellow dress sliding down her skin like mercury.

Zhang Yan didn't shy away from the question. He stood there, looking down at Xiao Wanyi, waiting for her answer.

"My senior brother dislikes me?"

Xiao Wanyi's eyes were slightly red, and she asked in a trembling voice with her head down.

"I don't dislike you."

"It's you who belittle yourself."

"If you continue like this, then leave."

"If you want to ruin my reputation, go ahead and try."

Zhang Yan replied calmly.

"That is not my intention."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wanyi quickly straightened her clothes and got up from the ground.

Although her clothes were a bit disheveled, they were at least presentable.

"Senior brother."

"I do have something to ask of you."

Xiao Wanyi lowered her head and said in a low voice.

"Tell me if you have anything to say."

Zhang Yan's patience was running out.

"This matter must begin with the dawn of the East."

"The Xiao family, from which I was born, is a family of military generals in the Yuhua Dynasty."

"After I joined the Divine Weapon Pavilion in my early years, I was betrothed to Dongfang Weibai by the Ascension Emperor."

"And since Dongfang Weibai died in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, the engagement was naturally dissolved."

"After my innocence was restored, I originally planned to devote myself to cultivation in the Divine Weapon Pavilion and seek the path to immortality."

"But Dongfang Weibai has a twin sister named Dongfang Yeyang."

"She got the news that Dongfang Weibai and I had a past feud, and she was still resentful about Dongfang Weibai's death."

"Then the Feathered Emperor issued a decree to send my father to accompany her to a secret realm."

“That secret realm is extremely dangerous. My father will surely never return once he goes there. I have no other choice but to ask my senior brother for help.”

"Senior Brother, as the senior disciple of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, I possess nothing of value, only the appearance of a willow..."

Xiao Wanyi explained in a sorrowful voice.

"It's still dark in the east."

Zhang Yan's brows relaxed.

The fact that Dongfang Weibai, the seventh prince of the Yuhua Dynasty, perished abroad is no small matter.

However, Zhang Yan's status was too high.

The Feathered Dynasty dared not speak out against their anger, and could only vent their rage on others.

Xiao Wanyi was once the fiancée of the Seventh Prince.

There was no escaping it.

Since the sixth princess, Dongfang Yeyang, couldn't touch Xiao Wanyi, she plotted against her father.

This matter is a family affair of the Xiao family and has nothing to do with the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Therefore, Xiao Wanyi couldn't ask her master to intervene, and most of the fellow disciples she knew were also from the Yuhua Dynasty.

They dared not offend the Sixth Princess.

Left with no other choice, Xiao Wanyi had to beg Zhang Yan for help.

Zhang Yan is no longer the same as before. As the disciple of the Divine Weapon Pavilion Master, he has seen all kinds of treasures.

So Xiao Wanyi thought of exchanging herself for Zhang Yan's help.

"I already know about this."

"Put your clothes on first."

Zhang Yan rubbed his temples and said to Xiao Wanyi.

Xiao Wanyi pursed her lips, her face flushed crimson, almost as if blood were about to drip from them.

She was an innocent female cultivator; she wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure if it weren't for her father.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yan didn't value women at all.

"If my senior brother saves my father..."

"From now on, I will stay by my senior brother's side as a maid and always be by his side."

Xiao Wanyi clutched the hem of her skirt and said shyly.

This was the only way she could repay Zhang Yan.

"I don't need any maids."

"Besides, you are a disciple of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, so there is no need to belittle yourself."

Zhang Yan sighed and said helplessly.

"Junior Brother Zhang."

At this moment, Huang Lian's voice suddenly came from outside the cave.

"Big brother."

"I'll step aside first."

A look of panic flashed across Xiao Wanyi's face.

"No need."

Zhang Yan shook his head, waved his hand, and a surge of magical power appeared, bringing Huang Lian's figure inside.

"This……"

Huang Lian paused, looking at Xiao Wanyi, whose face was rosy and radiant, and Zhang Yan, and felt a little embarrassed.

"Junior Sister Xiao has only come to pay a visit."

"Have you found any information about Dongfang Yeyang?"

Zhang Yan, with his upright character, had nothing to fear and calmly asked.

"Found it." Huang Lian glanced at Xiao Wanyi again, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Zhang Yan didn't even ask Xiao Wanyi to leave.

"Dongfang Yeyang?"

Xiao Wanyi was also taken aback when Huang Lian mentioned it.

"The road to the enemy is narrow."

"Junior Sister Xiao came here also for Dongfang Yeyang..."

Zhang Yan explained to Huang Lian.

However, the part about Xiao Wanyi throwing herself into his arms was omitted.

"I see."

"That Dongfang Yeyang is as heartless as a snake."

After learning the whole story, Huang Lian couldn't help but curse.

Through the Huang family's methods.

Huang Lian found out about Dongfang Yeyang's situation.

The Feathered Dynasty is not located in the Heavenly Fire Great World, and Dongfang Yeyang's talent is even higher than Dongfang Weibai's.

So he joined the Imperial Sword Sect, which was ranked first among the five great immortal sects.

Moreover, it has condensed into an eighth-stage Nascent Soul.

He is one of the most outstanding prodigies of the current generation of the Imperial Sword Sect.

Therefore, among all the princes and princesses of the Feathered Dynasty, she was the most favored.

His personality is also extremely protective of his own.

"That's why she dared to do it."

"They secretly attacked the Middle-earth world where Junior Brother Zhang originated."

Huang Lian told Zhang Yan all the information he had received.

"No wonder she was able to get the Emperor to issue a decree."

Xiao Wanyi suddenly realized.

The Xiao family, to which she belonged, had also made great contributions to the Yuhua Dynasty.

The Xiao family also holds a very high position; otherwise, she wouldn't be qualified to become Dongfang Weibai's fiancée.

However, Dongfang Yeyang has an even stronger background.

In order to appease her, the Xiao family had no choice but to hand over Xiao Wanyi's branch of the family.

"And the fifth prince."

"His birth mother died many years ago because of the mother of Dongfang Yeyang and his sister."

“They have always been at odds with the siblings, which is why they chose to inform on us.”

Huang Lian also discovered the reason why the Fifth Prince betrayed him.

"These dynasties."

"The internal interests are deeply intertwined."

"It's really a headache."

Zhang Yan rubbed his temples. All these pieces of news combined were giving him a headache, not to mention Xiao Wanyi, who was caught in the middle of it all.

"In that case."

"Junior Sister Xiao and I are going to the Feathered Dynasty."

"Senior Brother Huang, please trouble you to ask a few Dharma Aspect Realm experts from the Huang family to help us."

Zhang Yan looked at the two of them and said seriously.

Although Dongfang Weibai's death had little to do with him.

But Xiao Wanyi came to her door begging.

Moreover, Dongfang Yeyang had touched a nerve with him, so he had to make a trip there.

"I knew you were going."

"It's been arranged."

Huang Lian patted Zhang Yan on the shoulder and said.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Xiao Wanyi's face lit up with joy, and she quickly thanked her.

The Huang family attaches great importance to Zhang Yan and has sent four experts at the Dharma Aspect Realm, including one at the peak of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Moreover, upon learning that Zhang Yan was leaving the sect, the Divine Weapon Pavilion Master dispatched two peak Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators to secretly protect him.

that's it.

Zhang Yan and Xiao Wanyi traveled to the Feathered Dynasty.

……

As a disciple of the Divine Weapon Pavilion Master.

Zhang Yan travels.

It has its own chariot, which is extremely fast, comparable to a Dharma Aspect Realm expert.

It still took more than three days to reach the Feathered Dynasty.

"Big brother."

"Once we arrive in Feathered Ascension City, shall we first stay at my Xiao family's residence?"

They traveled in silence until the Feathered Dynasty came into view, at which point Xiao Wanyi finally spoke and asked a question.

Zhang Yan had no maids; inside the ceremonial carriage, it was just the two of them, and the atmosphere was quite awkward because of what had happened earlier.

"It won't make a difference if you go back to the Xiao family."

"If the Xiao family can protect you."

“Your father will not be pushed out by the Xiao family either.”

Zhang Yan opened his eyes, the true meaning of the Five Elements flashed by, and he replied calmly.

Xiao Wanyi looked at Zhang Yan, secretly alarmed.

Although Zhang Yan was only at the peak of the Golden Core stage, the Daoist aura gathered around him was like a vast ocean, which was awe-inspiring.

Even though Xiao Wanyi was close to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, she still felt immense pressure in front of Zhang Yan.

The powerful fluctuations quickly dissipated.

"Let's go see the Fifth Prince."

Zhang Yan stated the destination.

The secret letter was sent by the Fifth Prince, arranging a meeting place.

As they approached the Feathered Dynasty, Zhang Yan put away his ceremonial carriage, and the group headed towards the dynasty's capital, Feathered City, at top speed.

After entering the imperial territory, Xiao Wanyi led the way.

After all, she came from here.

The group arrived at a mountain villa outside the city.

The mountain villa was extremely simple and rarely visited by people.

There were only a few servants and guards.

"Who is coming?"

As soon as Zhang Yan and his group appeared, the guards questioned them warily.

"Divine Weapon Pavilion, Zhang Yan."

Zhang Yan revealed his identity.

"So it's the senior brother of the Divine Weapon Pavilion who has graced us with his presence!"

The guards' expressions changed, and they quickly bowed respectfully.

"Please wait a moment, distinguished guests."

"I will go and report to the Fifth Prince immediately."

One of the stewards gave a brief instruction and then disappeared into the manor.

Zhang Yan and the others were invited into the villa.

"I don't know."

"How is my father now?"

Upon returning to Feather City, Xiao Wanyi couldn't help but think of her father, and felt restless.

However, with Zhang Yan by his side, there was at least a glimmer of hope.

I just hope they arrive in time.

The two waited for half an hour before a figure dressed in a black cloak walked in.

The figure removed his cloak, revealing a purple python robe underneath. He was somewhat thin, but his appearance was quite handsome.

This person is none other than Dongfang Jing, the fifth prince of the Yuhua Dynasty.

"The Fifth Prince."

Do you know where my father is?

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Wanyi asked eagerly.

"Miss Xiao, please don't be in a hurry."

"I came here to tell you both this news."

Dongfang Jing's gaze remained fixed on Zhang Yan's face as he revealed Dongfang Yeyang's whereabouts.

Dongfang Yeyang, one month ago.

Returning from the Imperial Sword Sect.

It's not just because the East hasn't yet turned white.

Or perhaps it was because she had heard a rumor within the Imperial Sword Sect.

In the Great World where the Feathered Dynasty is located, there is a Valley of Meteorite Thunder, where a legacy is passed down.

Perhaps it can make people...

To comprehend the true meaning of thunder.

When a cultivator reaches the Nascent Soul realm, they take a further step, comprehending the true meaning of heaven and earth.

Only when one's understanding of the true meaning of heaven and earth reaches a certain level can one truly grasp it.

Only then can the nascent soul be supported and transformed into one's own Dharma form.

And between heaven and earth, true meaning also varies in strength.

The most basic meaning of the Five Elements is the easiest to comprehend, but the skill required to master it is also the most ordinary.

However, the True Meaning of Fire and Wood that Zhang Yan has mastered can surpass the True Meaning of the Five Elements.

The true meaning of thunder is the same.

Therefore, Dongfang Yeyang returned specifically to try to comprehend the true meaning of thunder and take it a step further.

"I am self-aware."

"It's impossible to steal Dongfang Yeyang's opportunity."

"However, there should be an opportunity for Fellow Daoist Zhang."

"Even if it doesn't succeed, it would be great if Dongfang Yeyang failed."

The Fifth Prince revealed his plan.

To comprehend the true meaning of thunder, one must enter the Thunderfall Valley.

Xiao Wanyi's father was chosen as a pioneer.

Therefore, to save his father, he must go to Meteor Valley.

"Big brother."

Xiao Wanyi looked at Zhang Yan with hopeful eyes.

Zhang Yan sighed inwardly:
"I would like to trouble the Fifth Prince to lead the way." (End of Chapter)