Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant

Chapter 430: Chapter 36: Strength_2

They did not stop on their journey here.

They didn’t have a clear idea about what happened outside either.

Seeing their condition, Zhang Yin didn’t dare to inquire further, but quickly explained:

“Well, it was on the third day after we were expelled from Zhenling Palace, all our three sects received the news that the incense-burning Dao cultivators from the Kingdom of Immortals secretly set out from Ehou Pass and launched a surprise attack on Wei State, conquering both Wei and Xu States overnight.”

“They almost captured Qiao State as well, but luckily help arrived in time from the Chu Dynasty… As you know, our Yan State is very close to Qiao State, separated only by Yanqiao Pass. With the draft notice issued by Xu State, the cultivators of Yong’an City couldn’t resist joining.”

“In one night, they seized Wei and Xu States?! Weren’t there a lot of Immortal Masters of the Nascent Soul outside Ehou Pass? How did so many people not notice them coming out?”

Upon hearing this news, Wang Ba was shocked. He quickly realized some discrepancies and couldn’t help but frown and ask.

Zhang Yin showed a helpless expression:

“I don’t know about that, perhaps there are some hidden details we are not aware of.”

Hearing this, Wang Ba knew that given Zhang Yin’s early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation base and his low status in Huifeng Valley, he probably didn’t know much.

So, the three of them continued flying back to Huifeng Valley.

Half a day later.

Wang Ba and Zhao Feng, led by Zhang Yin, landed in front of a massive valley filled with yellow sand.

From a distance, they could hear the strong winds howling within the valley.

“Gentlemen, this is Huifeng Valley.” Zhang Yin introduced hastily.

Wang Ba and Zhao Feng looked into the valley and saw visible vortexes of wind swirling within it.

Curiosity flashed across Wang Ba’s eyes, as it was his first time seeing such a peculiar landscape.

Although the surrounding area was lush and green, here was uniquely covered in yellow sand.

The people in the valley seemed to notice their arrival, as a figure quickly flew towards them.

Before the arrival of the figure, a voice reached them:

“Hahahaha, when Zhang Yin sent the Sound Transmission Talisman saying Shen was safe and sound, I could hardly believe it. I didn’t expect to indeed see you again!”

Wang Ba, seeing the figure from afar, smiled and said:

“Shen Fu pays his respects to Master Yan.”

In front of Zhao Feng and Tang Ji, he didn’t need to hide. However, the identity of Shen Fu was still useful in front of these people. Revealing his true identity would not be beneficial for what he had planned next.

He had already mentioned all this to Zhao Feng.

Zap.

The figure of Yan Qing landed in front of Wang Ba and Zhao Feng.

First, he scrutinized Wang Ba with a serious gaze, then casually glanced at Zhao Feng, who was almost invisible by his side.

Then he looked back at Wang Ba, saying:

“Shen, don’t get me wrong, but I’m really curious, how did you escape from the grasp of Yuan Wenzhi?”

“What happened to Yuan Wenzhi afterwards?”

Yan Qing’s questions were within Wang Ba’s expectations. These were doubts a normal person would have.

After all, he was only a Foundation Establishment competitor, yet he was able to return unharmed after being kidnapped by a Golden Core Master. This inevitably led to suspicion.

But Wang Ba had a ready answer at hand. He smiled and looked at Zhao Feng:

“I was lucky to run into my senior brother, he saved me. Unfortunately, Yuan Wenzhi detected early that he was no match for my senior brother and ran away promptly.”

“Shen’s senior brother?”

Yan Qing was startled, and looked at Zhao Feng again, this time more carefully. He then found out that Zhao Feng was indeed within the Golden Core Realm.

It’s just that Zhao Feng’s aura looked so ordinary that it was easy for people to ignore it unconsciously.

No matter how ordinary it was, a Golden Core Master was still very precious, especially after the three Sects attacked the Zhenling Palace, resulting in a huge loss of Golden Core Masters. Now, any Golden Core Master was invaluable.

Thinking of this, Yan Qing took another look at Zhao Feng, with some thoughts in his mind.

However, a smile spread across his face:

“Since he’s Shen’s senior brother, he is our guest of honor in Huifeng Valley. Zhang Yin, go invite the valley master and throw a reception banquet for Shen and his senior brother. It will also serve to celebrate Shen’s escape from a catastrophe and his future prospects.”

Zhang Yin was startled, but quickly responded: “Yes!”

Saying this, after giving a respectful salute to Wang Ba and Zhao Feng, he hurriedly left.

Yan Qing personally accompanied them, leading Wang Ba and Zhao Feng into the valley while making casual conversation, subtly probing Zhao Feng’s background.

Seeing this, Wang Ba wasn’t surprised.

During the three Sects’ attack on Zhenling Palace, he personally witnessed the fall of three Golden Core masters from Huifeng Valley.

Because of the existence of the Empty Yuan array, only one Golden Core master of the Xuli Sect had died before he was kidnapped.

The gap between the power of the two sects had suddenly widened tremendously.

Under such circumstances, Huifeng Valley was likely more restless than ever, with an unprecedented need for outside power.

Accordingly, the price they would be willing to pay was unprecedented as well.

So, facing Yan Qing’s probing, Zhao Feng remained silent. Only when Wang Ba chimed in did Zhao Feng say a few words, giving an impression that he only acknowledged Wang Ba as his equal and others were not worthy.

Master Yan then set his gaze on Wang Ba again, seemingly lost in thought.

Soon, under the lead of Yan Qing, Wang Ba and Zhao Feng arrived at the largest structure in the valley, a building constructed from compacted sand, resembling a nest that was let wind in from all sides.