I, Suiren, will teach Ziyi how to make stockings.

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The four of them walked along the lakeside path when suddenly, a rapid sound of air piercing passed overhead. Dozens of dark figures descended from the sky like ghosts, surrounding them. The leader was dressed in a black robe, his face stern, his eyes gleaming with undisguised murderous intent.

"Ye Chongren, you dare to humiliate the young master in the trial ground of the Nangong Imperial Clan. Today is the day you die!" The black-robed man roared, and the people behind him took out their magic weapons, forming an impenetrable attack net in an instant.

Ye Chongren's expression was calm, yet his aura surged like a tide, a faint golden glow swirling around him. With a gentle wave of his hand, an invisible barrier instantly rose, blocking all the attacks. Li Zhan, unable to contain his rage, roared and charged forward, his fist wrapped in a powerful wind, smashing towards the black-robed man. The black-robed man sneered and swung his longsword. A flash of cold light flashed, colliding with Li Zhan's fist.

"Boom!" A massive explosion resounded, and Li Zhan was thrown back repeatedly by the powerful recoil, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. But he didn't care, wiped his mouth, and rushed forward again. Seeing this, Xu Qian'an didn't dare to neglect it. He quickly changed the magic formula in his hand, and a talisman turned into a stream of light and shot towards the person behind the black-robed man.

Nangong Ya frowned, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes, but she ultimately pulled out a jade flute and played a melodious tune. Wherever the flute sounded, ripples spread through the air, disrupting the rhythm of the black-robed man's attack and gradually weakening his momentum. Ye Chongren seized the opportunity, his figure flashing like a streak of golden lightning as he appeared before the black-robed man. His five fingers formed claws, instantly grabbing the black-robed man's throat.

"You think you can kill me?" Ye Chongren's cold voice rang out in the black-robed man's ears. A flash of fear flashed across the black-robed man's eyes, but he quickly regained his fierceness: "If you kill me, the Nangong Imperial Family will not let you go!" Ye Chongren's mouth curled up into a cold smile. Just as he was about to take action, he heard Nangong Ya's urgent cry: "Stop! He is a confidant of the elders of the Nangong Family's side branch. Killing him will make things even more difficult."

Ye Chongren was slightly startled, then loosened his grip. The black-robed man retreated a few steps in embarrassment, glared at everyone, and quickly left with his men. Li Zhan said angrily, "Just letting them go like this? That's too easy for them!" Ye Chongren shook his head, "Now is not the time to completely break with the Nangong Imperial Family."

After this fight, the atmosphere grew even more tense. As they continued forward, Xu Qian'an's uneasiness grew stronger. "Master, it seems we've barely entered the Nangong Imperial Clan's territory and we're already in trouble." Ye Chongren nodded. "This is just the beginning. I'm afraid there will be more trouble to come. However, our purpose remains unchanged. No matter what we encounter, we must find a way to form an alliance."

Nangong Ya looked at Ye Chongren, a complicated look flashing in her eyes: "Ye Chongren, I know you are powerful, but the Nangong Imperial Family has a deep foundation. It will not be easy to form an alliance with us. Especially now that you have offended Nangong Jian, he will definitely not let it go." Ye Chongren smiled slightly: "Everything depends on human efforts. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we cannot give up."

At this moment, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats came from the distance. A moment later, a group of knights dressed in the costumes of the Nangong Imperial Clan galloped over. The leading knight saw Nangong Ya and hurriedly dismounted and saluted: "Miss Yaya, the clan leader learned that you brought back several distinguished guests and specially ordered us to come and greet you." Nangong Ya nodded: "Thank you for your hard work. Lead the way."

The crowd followed the knight toward the Nangong Imperial Clan's city. The city was tall and majestic, its walls heavily guarded, and lines of forbidden light flickered. Entering the city, the streets were crowded with people, all of whom cast strange glances at them. Clearly, word of their experience in the trial grounds had spread throughout the Nangong Imperial Clan.

Arriving at the Nangong family's residence, the patriarch, Nangong Zhentian, was already waiting in the hall. He was tall and strong, with deep eyes, and exuded an aura of authority without anger. Nangong Ya led everyone forward and introduced them one by one. Nangong Zhentian looked at Ye Chongren and the others, a faint smile on his face: "You have been able to stand out in the trial, and your strength is extraordinary. However, I heard that there are some unpleasantness between you and my son?" Ye Chongren's heart tightened, knowing that the real test had just begun.