Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 605 A Resounding Announcement

"Okay, as long as it's not too much trouble." Han Yi nodded.

Perhaps in Tao Qingtang's view, this was a situation that was basically unsolvable.

But in the eyes of truly upper-class people like **, it's just a matter of a word.

"By the way, since you don't want them, these two medium-grade monster meat fields, plus the low-grade horned horse meat field I have, could you do something to exchange them for a high-grade meat field?"

Now that Tao Qingtang's matter was resolved, Han Yi asked about the important matter at hand.

He had a considerable amount of medium and low-grade meat fields, but at his current level, medium and low-grade monster meat was basically of little use.

"It's better to exchange them sooner rather than later." "Exchange them for a superior meat field?" He paused. "This is not easy. Normally, exchanging three meat fields for one superior meat field wouldn't be a problem. But now, all superior meat fields are marked on a special list, and your true cultivation attributes also need to be taken into account. Even three meat fields are not easy to manage."

"We don't need to consider the true skill attribute. Any field will do, as long as it's a top-grade flesh field," Han Yi quickly said.

Anyway, he has mastered so many martial arts, so there is basically no martial art that is unsuitable for monster meat.

"Okay, I'll give it a try. I'll let you know whether it works or not." He agreed.

"Alright, I'll be going now. Let me know about Yue Hongying's matter." Han Yi nodded, got up and left.

Stepping out of the Hu residence, one is greeted by a cluster of grand mansions.

This area is considered the core area of ​​Huayang City, and only the powerful and wealthy can afford to live here. Families like the Yue family are not qualified.

After crossing a quiet street, Han Yi soon arrived at a bustling residential area.

There were many shops around the street, including general stores, taverns, and inns. But most of them sold food such as tea, rice, oil, and salt.

Han's Steamed Buns, Liu's Dumpling Soup, Old Wang's Pickled Vegetables...

The aroma is irresistible, with the scents of oil, pasta, and more, making one's mouth water.

Taking advantage of a rare moment of leisure, Han Yi casually picked up a noodle shop to satisfy his craving.

The noodle shop owner quickly brought over a bowl of mixed noodles.

This noodle dish is mixed with sesame paste, which has a rich and mellow flavor. The gravy is crispy and fragrant, with a savory, slightly sour taste. The noodles are also sprinkled with crushed peanuts, making it extremely satisfying.

Although Han Yi ate as much of this stuff as he wanted, it was just for fun.

But having eaten demon beast meat year-round, he occasionally found some ordinary noodles a form of relaxation. Just as Han Yi was gulping down noodles, the shouts of government officials suddenly echoed through the street.

Looking through the doorway.

A dozen or so officials were shouting and yelling as they cleared the street of debris, while a large group of men in black, dressed in tight-fitting clothes, escorted a sedan chair as it slowly moved forward on the street.

The sedan chair was extremely ornate, with a black roof and red trim. The eight men carrying it were all strong, tall, and full of vigor.

The sedan chair moved forward smoothly and quickly under the synchronized steps of eight strong men, as if walking on flat ground, and soon passed in front of Han Yi.

Beneath the slightly swaying curtain, there appeared to be an elderly man with slightly graying temples.

Han Yi happened to make eye contact with the old man.

"what?"

Two slightly surprised voices rang out at the same time.

The old man's eyes seemed to generate electricity from thin air; just a glance was enough to make one's eyes sting.

"This is Kou Hu's most trusted advisor, Huangfu Hong, also known as Hongran Gong."

A familiar voice rang in Han Yi's ears.

Han Yi wasn't surprised and asked casually, "What brings you here? Would you like a bowl? This noodle dish is quite good."

"You said it's good. Then have a bowl and try it." He smiled. "The matter with Yue Hongying has been resolved; she should be released. I came to let you know."

Upon hearing this, Han Yi nodded slightly and continued the previous topic: "Huangfu Hong... such an important figure... what is his purpose in coming to our small Huayang City?"

"I don't know, but I'd guess it's definitely related to Fang Jiulian's scheme." He sighed helplessly. "The specifics are really hard to guess. But I imagine that once he arrives, Huayang City will definitely be in chaos for a while. Let's be prepared."

"Heh...Prepare? How do we prepare?" Han Yi sneered. "It's more like gods fighting, and mortals suffering the consequences."

"That's true, but stockpiling more food and having multiple escape routes is always a good idea," he said, offering words of comfort.

"That's all we can do..." Han Yi sighed.

The idea of ​​"building high walls and storing plenty of grain" coincided with his own.

"Come here!"

The shop isn't big; it's run by a husband and wife team. The woman kneads the dough and makes noodles, while the man takes money, cleans, and greets customers.

“Speaking of which, you and I are quite influential figures now, so don’t always think so pessimistically.” He slurred his words while picking at his noodles, “Last time, someone even mentioned your name in front of me, trying to curry favor with me.”

"Huh? Who?" Han Yi was taken aback.

"The Qu family of Huayang is a small family that runs a pawnshop business. His wife's name is Huang Rong or Huang Rong... Anyway, they say they are your fellow disciples or something..." "Huang Rong?" Han Yi frowned slightly. "There is indeed such a person, but I only met her when I first started learning the art, so we have no connection."

"I guessed it, otherwise how could he not even know your current cultivation level?" he laughed. "Anyway, I didn't pay any attention to it. People who try to curry favor with me can come up with all sorts of bizarre reasons. Last time I even met someone who said he had a connection with my ancestors and was trying to pull strings with me."

The problem is, I'm a single-son line in my family; I have no other relatives. Isn't that ridiculous?

"It's alright, you won't be the only son anymore after this," Han Yi joked. "You'll have a son and a daughter now, you're a true winner in life."

"So what? No matter how many descendants there are, if none of them are outstanding, the Hu family may be large and powerful, but it won't last long." He said frankly, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. As long as I have fulfilled my responsibilities, I have no regrets in life."

"You see things very clearly," Han Yi said in surprise. "It's the truth, just stating the facts." He smiled. "But you, you're not young anymore, it's time to think about family matters."

"..."

Han Yi's expression froze, and he exuded a dangerous aura.

Since the concubines in the household gave birth to several children, the husband's mindset has gradually changed. Now, he has even started urging the wife to get married.

“You’re not getting any younger, you need to think about the future. A person’s talent and ability are limited, and the path of martial arts has its limits.” He earnestly advised, “Don’t be shy, how about I find you a suitable partner? Appearance, family background, personality and so on… she’ll definitely be a good match for you.”

"We'll talk about this later..." Han Yi said expressionlessly. "You, a person with children, haven't given up on martial arts yet. I'm still far from it."

“Then you should also plan ahead…” he retorted. But seeing Han Yi’s increasingly dangerous gaze, he quickly raised his hands in surrender.

"Alright, alright, stop it. I won't talk about it anymore, okay?"

"...You're smart enough to finish your noodles and leave. Seeing you loitering around here is annoying," Han Yi said, displeased.

"No, there's something else I haven't told you." He grinned mischievously.

"explain."

He put down his chopsticks and said in a more serious tone, "Your timing for leaving customs is perfect. There's a troublesome matter I need your help with."

"how?"

"Actually, you know about this. Last time, a few henchmen from Mingyu Sect came, and after I dealt with them, they were still not satisfied. An informant informed us that another troublesome person has arrived this time."

"You think I can do it?" Han Yi chuckled. To make someone so serious and earnest, considering him a troublesome and difficult character...

He is most likely a grandmaster.

"You don't need to lift a finger. Just cover for me; I'll handle it myself." ** said with a smile.

"..."

Han Yi paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "How far have we progressed?"

The question here naturally refers to whether someone has already broken through to the Grandmaster level.

The last time we met, he said he had mastered the inscription technique and could break through at any time.

Although this step is difficult, this guy is low-key and has abnormal talent. It's hard to say if he broke through secretly.

"No, not quite." ** denied it. "But that guy who came has a major flaw in his physical cultivation, which I happen to be able to counter." "So confident? Can he beat Fang Jiulian?"

"Him?" ** shook his head. "Fang Jiulian's strength is unfathomable. The key is that he not only has martial arts cultivation, but also a strong bloodline to support him, making him flawless. However, if you join the team, then it might be possible to defeat him."

"I can't do that." Han Yi laughed immediately. "There's still a difference between a Grandmaster and a Martial Master."

"Still so low-key in front of me?" he sneered. "Since you came out of seclusion this time, I can't see through you anymore. Even if you haven't reached the Grandmaster level yet, your true strength is definitely more than what you've shown on the surface."

"Alright. You guessed it." Han Yi didn't intend to hide anything from her in front of her.

Moreover, he also had some ideas about his own abilities that he wanted to verify.

Grandmasters and powerful figures are undoubtedly the best targets for honing one's skills.

"When will we do it?"

"I'll let you know when they arrive. Just be prepared." "Okay."

After discussing all the specific details, the two left one after the other.

……………

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Tao Mansion.

Inside the bedroom, Yue Hongying sat blankly on the bed, sobbing softly.

Her eyes were vacant, her cheeks were swollen and bloodstains remained, and even the faint imprints of a slap could be seen.

"Hongying, stop crying. Drink some porridge. If you don't eat or drink, you'll ruin your health. How will you get revenge then?"

Tao Qingtang sighed, picked up a bowl of porridge, and sat down next to her.

"..."

Yue Hongying remained silent, stunned.

Tao Qingtang continued, "Let bygones be bygones. Just think of it as a nightmare and don't take it to heart. After you've washed up a bit, come with me to see Brother Han and thank him in person."

"Han...Han...Yi?"

Upon hearing Han Yi's name, a flicker of emotion finally appeared in Yue Hongying's eyes.

"He... he came too?"

"She's right outside," Tao Qingtang said softly. "Thanks to Brother Han this time, if he hadn't arrived in time... I was really afraid something would have happened to you..."

She was still a little scared and choked up.

"He saved me...?"

"Yes... so you really should thank them properly this time, and don't be as willful and rude as before."

"I..." Yue Hongying wanted to say something, but couldn't get the words out.

She touched her face, which was swollen like a pig's head, and felt a mix of emotions.

She was held down, knocked unconscious and forcibly taken away from her home, and then felt powerless as Wen Xi tied her up and locked her in the house.

It was then that she realized that her family background, which she relied on, and her network of connections, which she was so proud of, were utterly vulnerable in the face of real power.

Money can solve everything.

The faith she had built up in her heart over a long period of time collapsed like dominoes.

She never wanted to experience that feeling of weakness and helplessness again in her life.

And the relationships she thought were close all shrank when she faced the greatest danger of her life.

Is it because they didn't know she was in trouble?

No, it's just because they dare not offend Wen Xi.

Only her sister Tao Qingtang, with whom she has been together for over a decade, is still worried about her.

In the end, it was the person he had always looked down upon who came to his rescue...

"Qingtang...you know, was I a little foolish before...everyone treated me like a sucker..." Yue Hongying said, her voice trembling with tears.

A calamity caused her to lose a lot and to see the true colors of many people.

It also taught her a lot, prompting her to reflect on her past actions.

“No…you’re not just a little silly,” Tao Qingtang comforted her. “You’re very silly. Silly to the point of being self-righteous, silly to the point of being arrogant, silly to the point of being condescending.”

"Huh?" Yue Hongying was speechless.

She looked at Tao Qingtang's serious face as he reprimanded her in detail, then touched her own swollen cheeks.

I finally understand the difference between myself and Tao Qingtang.

Cleverness and intelligence are different.

Why is my best friend so lucky, always having benefactors come to her aid and resolve crises in times of trouble?

This is the reason.

"Okay... Qingtang, I promise you, I'll change from now on... Now, I want to go and thank Brother Han... Brother Han..."

She listened quietly as Tao Qingtang finished scolding her, and then spoke softly.

She made a lot of mistakes before. Fortunately, it's not too late, and there's still a chance to make amends.

After all, she has a good sister.

……………

Tao Mansion, reception room.

"That Wen Xi is truly hateful! How dare he forcibly abduct someone in broad daylight?" Tao Yaohui roared angrily, "Relying on Fang Jiulian's backing, he acts with complete lawlessness. One day I will..."

Xu Chui realized that what he was saying was wrong, so she quickly covered his mouth.

Yue Hongying had a close relationship with the Tao family and took good care of Tao Yaohui.

For Tao Yaohui, Yue Hongying and Tao Qingtang are like his own older sisters.

After Yue Hongying's incident, he was naturally agitated and indignant.

"Alright, Yaohui, this matter is over. Yue Hongying is fine. Don't go out and cause trouble," Han Yi said calmly, taking a sip of tea.

"But Master, are we just going to let Wenxi off like this? Even if Sister Yue's father doesn't care, Wenxi, as an official, shouldn't act this way," Tao Yaohui said angrily.