Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 306 Yunzhou (Part 4)

At this moment, this man was smiling and, as if no one else was around, unabashedly reached his hand under the dress of the beautiful woman beside him.

Even when he does something like this, his eyes alone don't evoke any sense of malice.

Suddenly, his smile froze, his expression changed slightly, and ignoring the pleas of the beauty beside him, he withdrew his hand.

"Liu Quan, what's wrong? Is it because the beauties arranged today don't suit your taste? I'll have them change them later!" The handsome man sitting in the main seat seemed nonchalant, but in fact he was observing everyone's every move.

"Your Highness is too kind. I, Liu, am naturally very satisfied with today's arrangements... It's just... just now..." Liu Quan put his hand to his lips and muttered a few words softly. "What?"

The imposing man addressed as Prince Sheng also showed a slight change in expression before quickly returning to normal.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I must be leaving for a while. Please don't be shy, you are welcome to enjoy everything here." He stood up and said in a loud voice with a sunny smile.

"Your Highness is too kind. Please go ahead if you have business to attend to. Don't worry about us."

"That's right, Your Highness is very busy with official duties. Just send us some more good medicine."

"Indeed, indeed! Ever since I used the medicine given to me by the Prince, this old man can enjoy the company of seven women a night without stopping..."

Everyone laughed.

Amidst laughter, Prince Sheng, with a smile on his face, slowly walked out of the main hall.

Leaving the main hall, he entered a pavilion-like corridor on the side. In the dimly lit corridor, dozens of red lanterns hung, swaying gently in the wind. The red candlelight shone on him, and one could vaguely see that his long hair, which fell down his back, was tinged with red. On both sides of his forehead, there was a pair of uneven protrusions, like horns that had not yet grown.

In the corridor, Liu Quan had been leaning against a pillar for a long time, waiting.

"Liu Quan, tell me what happened. Didn't you say everything was in order?" Prince Sheng stared at him with a gloomy expression.

Liu Quan's expression turned solemn, his nonchalant facade crumbling. He said gravely, "I had everything arranged, forcing Miss Xunzhen and her group into the deep mountains, and even planted a traitor within their ranks… But who knew, the traitor seems to…"

"You're not going to tell me that we can't find any trace of them now, are you?" Prince Sheng said coldly.

Liu Quan lowered his head and remained silent, but then he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, no matter what, Tantai Xunzhen and the others' ultimate goal is definitely Yunzhou, which is suppressed by the Yuanmiao Sect. As long as we know their ultimate goal, even if we don't succeed for a while, we will eventually get it."

"And the most important thing now is that, according to information from within the palace, our large-scale actions have aroused the suspicion of that person... Therefore, it is not advisable for us to take action again during this period..."

Liu Quan looked in one direction.

Prince Sheng also looked over there; it was the location of the imperial palace, the place he had always dreamed of.

"Alright... now, what do you suggest we do?"

He asked about Liu Quan.

"According to my plan, Mo Ping has already succeeded. After he returns, Your Highness, you should deal with those two first. If everything goes smoothly, with Your Highness's bloodline concentration, you can undergo three bloodline awakenings. With the strength of three bloodline awakenings, Your Highness will definitely gain a complete advantage in the struggle for the dragon..."

"When that time comes, even if that person still has doubts or other ideas, they will have no choice but to choose you, Your Highness!"

Liu Quan chuckled and began to speak slowly and deliberately.

"Hmm. Since you have a plan, that's good." After listening, Prince Sheng's expression softened slightly, and he said, "What about Yunzhou...?"

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"Your Highness, rest assured!" Liu Quan quickly replied, "After this period of time has passed, I will personally go to Yunzhou and escort Miss Xunzhen back safely."

He emphasized the word "escort," clearly indicating it wasn't something good.

After hearing this, Prince Sheng's expression finally relaxed. He laughed heartily and patted Liu Quan on the shoulder: "How fortunate I am to have you! With you and me of one mind, we will surely accomplish great things!"

"Thank you, Prince Sheng!" Liu Quan bowed respectfully, a smile on his face.

"Your Highness, I'll go and arrange the aftermath first..."

"Okay. Be careful to keep it a secret, you absolutely can't let that old geezer find out!"

"Yes!"

Liu Quan respectfully withdrew. In the darkness, the moon was obscured by gray clouds, the light dim, and the lantern hanging on the door frame swayed in the wind, emitting a faint red glow. The wind howled, and it was somewhat chilly.

Tantai Sheng watched Liu Quan's departing figure, his fists clenching and unclenching, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, his heart churning like a surging tide.

Don't blame me for being ruthless; being a member of the Tantai family means choosing between eating and being eaten...

I'm doing this now in the hope that one day I can change this dark, corrupt, and disgusting family...

Also, this Liu Quan knows too much... what if...?

But in the end, he loosened his fist and a smile returned to his face.

It doesn't matter that Tantai Xunzhen didn't catch up; she's just the youngest sister with a rare bloodline. As long as she can devour the bloodlines of her remaining brothers and sisters...

Regardless of what others think, he is confident he can solve the problem…

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Pingzhou, near the official road.

The next morning, Han Yi and his group set off from the dilapidated village and within an hour they had completely crossed the mountain range and arrived at a flat plain behind it.

Wide roads, bright sunshine, and a constant stream of caravans and horses...

They all felt a sense of rebirth, as if they had been reborn from another world.

Soon, under Wang Yunkai's leadership, the group arrived near the Pingzhou Prefecture Army camp.

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"Oh my, Brother Han, you really don't plan to come to Pingzhou Prefecture with me?" Fatty Zheng asked in surprise.

"I'm not going. I'm going to try my luck in Yunzhou Prefecture."

Han Yi responded with a smile.

"Hey, look at you..." Fatty Zheng's mood plummeted. "I, Old Zheng, was originally thinking of recruiting you into my Demon Hunting Society. If the two of us joined forces, we would definitely be able to create a great reputation. At that time, we would be living the high life, surrounded by beautiful women every day. Wouldn't that be much more comfortable than your miserable life outside?"

He spoke these words sincerely. Over the course of several dozen days, they had gone through life and death together, and the two had developed a certain friendship. Now, with him leaving so suddenly, he felt a little sad.

"What, why don't you come with me?" Han Yi smiled faintly. "We haven't left yet, so it's not too late to go together." He had already discussed this matter with Wang Yunkai and the others last night, planning to use their connections to travel to Yunzhou together.

Wang Yunkai was not surprised by his decision and warmly welcomed him to join.

After all, Han Yi's formidable strength had left a deep impression on him along the way, and having such a master to protect him would provide an extra layer of security for their trip to Yunzhou.

Moreover, Han Yi had saved Tantai Xunzhen multiple times, so he couldn't refuse him out of both emotion and reason.

So, the matter was settled. Fatty Zheng stayed in Pingzhou Prefecture, while the rest of the group went to Yunzhou.

"Hahaha, I, Old Zheng, don't have that ability..." Fatty Zheng laughed and shook his head.

In Pingzhou Prefecture, he was the manager of the Demon Hunting Association, a master of internal energy cultivation, and a true local strongman. Even the Pingzhou Prefecture army gave him some face.

He lived a life of luxury and pleasure, and with just a word, many people would fawn over him.

But once he went to the completely unfamiliar Yunzhou, he was nothing.

In places where martial arts flourish, a martial arts master who has mastered the Meridian Opening stage is nothing special; only a martial arts master who has achieved the Great Perfection of the Three Strengths stage can barely be considered a master.

To live a truly successful life, one must at least become a top-tier expert at the grandmaster level.

Even if one becomes a Grandmaster, there is still the even stronger Yuanmiao Sect suppressing them, as well as countless powerful individuals above them.

In Pingzhou Prefecture, he could enjoy the best resources and treatment within the prefecture.

If he went to Yunzhou, he would have to live a life of humiliation.

"Alright, it's getting late, we should get going."

Wang Yun rode over and gave a reminder.

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Pingzhou Prefecture, outside the South Gate.

Han Yi and Wang Yunkai were to continue through Yunzhou, with Pingzhou Prefecture only serving as a stopover.

Therefore, after the Pingzhou army temporarily conscripted a small detachment, they had no choice but to part ways with Fatty Zheng.

“Fatty Zheng, let’s stop here. I’ve taken a lot of food and drinks from you along the way, and I haven’t been able to fulfill the request I made to you. If we have the chance, we’ll definitely have a proper get-together and drink until we’re drunk.”

Han Yi clasped his hands in a fist salute and, unusually, spoke quite a bit to Fatty Zheng.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

Although this Fatty Zheng is lazy, greedy, and cowardly, he is generally a decent person. At least, he will actually rush to help when something happens.

Not to mention, the monster meat resources that Han Yi had promised to escort for him had also disappeared without a trace. Although it wasn't his responsibility, he still felt a little guilty.

If Wang Yunkai hadn't been worried about enemies chasing after them and not having enough time, he might have actually had a drink with Fatty Zheng.

"Brother Han, what are you saying?" Fatty Zheng also squeezed out two tears from the corners of his eyes, which was quite rare. It wasn't that he was really sad, but that he was just faking it.

He said with a hint of camaraderie, "We brothers hit it off immediately. When we meet again, we'll definitely drink and chat! Remember, if you ever can't make it in Yunzhou, come find me, Fatty Zheng, in Pingzhou Prefecture!"

He pounded his chest loudly.

"Alright!" Han Yi smiled and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute. "May we meet again someday!"

"See you later!"

Then, Han Yi and his companions, leading a squad of fully armored soldiers, turned their horses around and charged toward the distant road.

As the sun set, hanging halfway on the horizon, the official road bustled with carriages and horses. Those passing by were either refugees laden with large and small bundles, or wealthy families hauling their belongings in oxcarts or horse-drawn carts.

Clearly, the demonic calamity in Anyan City has begun to subtly affect this area.

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Yunzhou is a plain area.

The stream was crystal clear, flowing with a tinkling sound, like a long, winding white ribbon, surrounded by tender green grass, and the occasional clear chirping of birds could be heard.

"God and strength?" Han Yi, riding a large black horse, frowned.

The black horse strolled slowly, occasionally lowering its head to graze on the roadside weeds.

“Yes, how difficult it is to become a grandmaster!” Wang Yunkai, also sitting on his saddle, said with a wry smile, “I’ve only read some records in the classics, things like ‘harmony between spirit and strength,’ ‘unity of heaven and man,’ ‘abundant essence, energy, and spirit’…”

Time passed slowly, and two months have gone by in the blink of an eye.

Wang Yunkai originally expected it would take half a year to reach Yunzhou, but he arrived at the border between Pingzhou and Yunzhou in just two months.

None of the unknown pursuits and obstacles he had imagined appeared, and he didn't even encounter any unexpected monsters or ferocious beasts!

Although he didn't know why things were going so smoothly, he still led his people along the official road, traveling day and night.

After successfully crossing the border of Dazhou and arriving in Yunzhou, he was completely relieved and slowed down to let everyone catch their breath.

In any case, once they reach Yunzhou, with the Yuanmiao Sect suppressing them, it's unlikely that they'll face any major danger.

So, with the danger over and the destination within reach, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and smiles appeared on everyone's faces. They even had time to chat.

Therefore, during this time when the horses were resting and watering, Han Yi and Wang Yunkai started chatting, and the topic was intentionally or unintentionally brought up the realm above martial arts master, the grandmaster realm.

"The harmony of spirit and strength, the unity of heaven and man, the essence, energy and spirit..." Han Yi frowned even more deeply.

These vague, ambiguous, and ineffable words, which can only be understood intuitively, would leave anyone completely bewildered.

“Yes… that’s what the classics say…” Wang Yunkai sighed. He also longed to break through to become a Martial Master and become a Grandmaster.

But there was really no other way. Although their Dongyang Academy sounded prestigious, it was actually just an official training institution. It was already a remarkable achievement for an academy to be able to train a large number of martial arts masters. To go further, it depended on each person's aptitude, comprehension, and opportunities. "I heard an elder say..." Tantai Xunzhen suddenly interjected, "In today's martial arts world, the first step to becoming a grandmaster is to cultivate one's internal energy to its extreme, to refine the great dragon of the spine with internal energy, to reach the crown of the head, to break through the Niwan point, and to reach the level of subtle internal energy."

"Subtle internal force?" Han Yi had a sudden inspiration. The cultivation of the martial arts master realm requires martial arts masters to accumulate internal force as much as possible and make their internal force extremely powerful.

Tantai Xunzhen's theory seems to require martial arts masters to be extremely proficient in using force, as if it were an extension of their own arm, and to reduce large forces to small ones...

Although he didn't know if it was true or not, Han Yi had a feeling... it sounded quite reasonable!

He quickly pressed for more information.

After so much time together, his relationship with Tantai Xunzhen had improved considerably, and they had developed a friendship.

Therefore, Tantai Xunzhen didn't hide anything and started talking to Han Yi.

However, during the previous banquets, she only occasionally heard the elders discussing the strength and realm of martial artists and scions of aristocratic families, and she was not very clear about the core content.

Han Yi had no choice but to give up. However, with one step forward, there would surely be a second, a third…

Hopefully, these questions will be answered in Yunzhou Prefecture.

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At dawn, the sky was bright, and a pale blue tinged with red appeared in the eastern sky.

Han Yi and his companions rode their horses to a mountain ridge, and in the distance, a large city came into view.