Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Prideful Heart

Yang Yutong looked at Yang Yongxin’s furious and embarrassed expression, blinking her big eyes.

With a face eager to learn, she asked, “Third Uncle, Grandfather once told me that only when someone has their sore spot touched, they get furious and embarrassed… is it true?”

“I…” Yang Yongxin was momentarily stunned.

He couldn’t say that the Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Yang family was wrong.

But he couldn’t admit to the rumors about the young lady either!

“Third Uncle, I’ll just go and take a look, just one glance, and the rumors will be dispelled on their own!” Yang Yutong instantly acted playful, hugging Yang Yongxin’s arm and shaking it continuously.

“This…”

“Third Uncle! Brother Yu hasn’t come out of seclusion yet, didn’t he say half a year ago when he went into seclusion, not to disturb him? Perhaps in the next couple of days, he’ll break through the bottleneck of the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation!

I’ll first go check on that guy, if Brother Yu still hasn’t come out by then, I’ll personally go call him!” Yang Yutong continued.

Yang Yongxin glanced at the quiet room where Ye Jingyu was in seclusion, and ultimately nodded his head reluctantly.

“Then let Old Eight and the others accompany you, and you must listen to what your Eighth Uncle and the others say when you go out. If you dare run off, I’ll break your legs myself!”

“Got it, thanks, Third Uncle, I’ll be back soon!”

Watching Yang Yutong’s figure quickly disappear into the distance, Yang Yongxin gradually furrowed his brows: “Why exactly is the Celestial Secret Pavilion evacuating?”

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“Clueless!”

“And helpless!”

Li Jizhou sat quietly in the courtyard, pondering for a long time, and could only let out a sigh.

Although the lack of information made it impossible to know the reason for the Celestial Secret Pavilion’s departure, there was no doubt that this place was becoming increasingly dangerous.

He had to leave!

However, recently the raids on the outskirts of the Inverted Mountain had become more rampant, with rumors even of several raiding cultivators forming an alliance, with dozens of them acting at once.

Even those at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation were now afraid to venture out alone.

“I’m still too weak!”

“Right now, waiting for the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion caravan is still the most stable plan!”

“Three months… I hope the storm comes a little slower!”

“Quack~” Guagua seemed to see Li Jizhou sighing, leapt out of the pond, and jumped to his feet, rubbing its head against his leg.

“Haha~ you’re still a little creature that knows how to comfort people.” Smiling as he patted Guagua’s head, Li Jizhou chuckled.

There’s never a need to be anxious.

Do what you can do, and the rest is just about countering whatever comes your way.

“Knock knock knock~”

“Is Fellow Daoist Li there?”

At this moment, a knock on the door was heard, accompanied by a slightly familiar youthful female voice.

Scanning with his Divine Sense, Li Jizhou’s expression turned serious.

It was actually Yang Yutong, whom he had seen in the mysterious realm?

And she was accompanied by two experts at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation.

Hiding was no longer an option.

He quickly checked the means within the courtyard,

and instructed Guagua to dive into the pond, ready to pounce at any time.

Only then did he lift the prohibition and open the door to welcome the guests.

The door opened, and looking at the three people outside, Li Jizhou showed a puzzled expression, particularly when he saw the two people beside Yang Yutong.

He immediately displayed the attitude a small Qi Cultivator should have when meeting Late Stage Qi Cultivation seniors, clasping his fists and bowing, he politely asked, “What does Senior want with me?”

“No need to be so formal, it’s this young lady looking for Fellow Daoist Li.” Yang Yutong said while sizing up Li Jizhou.

His appearance indeed matched Wu Daniu’s description, with his sword-like brows and starry eyes, handsome and elegant, indeed looked quite good.

However… in the cultivation world, it isn’t looks that matter for male cultivators, but strength.

“I wonder what Fellow Daoist wants with me?” Li Jizhou asked more puzzled.

“To be honest, Wu Daniu is my brother. Brother Daniu once told me that if I had the chance to come to the Inverted Mountain, I should visit an old friend for him.” Although Yang Yutong was not very old, she was play-acting maturely.

“So it’s Brother Daniu’s friend, my apologies.” Li Jizhou smiled and clasped his fists.

“No problem, as I see you’re living well, I can report back to Brother Daniu with peace of mind.” Yang Yutong said with a smile. She had just found the old house according to the address Wu Daniu gave her only to learn that Li Jizhou didn’t live there anymore, at first thinking he might have met with some mishap.

Now seeing Li Jizhou had actually moved to a bigger courtyard, she secretly thought this guy had a bit of capability.

But, not much.

After all, it was still in the slums outside the outer city.

“Bothering Brother Daniu.” Li Jizhou smiled faintly.

Yang Yutong nodded, not knowing what else to say, she pulled out two Spirit Stones from her storage bag and handed them to Li Jizhou: “Then I’ll take my leave, this is a little something from Brother Daniu, please accept it.”

“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need to be so polite. Please convey to Brother Daniu that I, Li, am doing well and have means to make a living, no need to worry!” Li Jizhou waved his hand, declining.

“Oh?” Yang Yutong raised an eyebrow slightly, giving Li Jizhou a playful look.

Not tempted by just two Spirit Stones?

Enough to buy four Middle Level Protective Talismans to try one’s luck at the Thunder Spirit Crystal Mine, and he declines?

It seems, perhaps what Wu Daniu said is true indeed.

Coming from a humble origin, surviving in hard times, yet has a proud heart…

Very aloof!

“Since that’s the case, this young lady will report truthfully to Brother Daniu! Farewell!” Yang Yutong smiled slightly, clasped her hands, and bid farewell.

Savings!

Watching Yang Yutong and her entourage leave, Li Jizhou felt a slight stir in his heart.

Just now, he had been sensing every word and action from Yang Yutong, and at this point, he could basically confirm, this girl had definitely not obtained any fortunes in the eerie and mysterious realm, and had even had her memories erased.

“I wonder if that Ye Jingyu obtained any fortunes?”

“Highly unlikely!”

“Will the Yang family be decisive in leaving after the Celestial Secret Pavilion’s evacuation? With several Late Stage Qi Cultivation experts, traveling together should be safe enough…”

Due to the unknown turmoil, Li Jizhou was almost considering following Wu Daniu’s advice and seeking help from the Yang family.

Pride means nothing in the face of safety.

After pondering for a while, he still gave up.

No particular reason, the Yang family by the Qingshui River was still too weak.

At least compared to the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, in many aspects, they were inferior.

Moreover, the Yang family might not have the resolve to evacuate immediately; they might just be observing, too.

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“Uncle Nine, did you see that? That guy is really full of himself, what Brother Daniu said back then must have been true.

You all wronged me and Brother Daniu.” Coming out from the narrow alley, Yang Yutong turned around and said exaggeratedly.

The young girl’s true nature was fully revealed.

No more of the pretense of maturity she had put on just now.

“Yutong, don’t speak nonsense, that lad Wu Daniu was just fooling you back then. How can our Yang family’s young lady compare?

If this boy really met our young lady, wouldn’t he end up groveling like a dog? Not to mention marrying in, he’d even rush to be a servant.” The Ninth Elder of the Yang family rolled his eyes.

“Hey, right, Old Jiu is right, we should bring this boy back. Once he sees the young lady, all rumors will be dispelled!” The Eighth Elder suddenly had a spark of inspiration.

“Brother Eight, settle down for a bit, have you forgotten what Ancestor said? When outside, avoid conflicts, and never make enemies!” The Ninth Elder gave the Eighth Elder a sidelong glance.

“Didn’t Wu Daniu say that this boy had no one to rely on, just surviving here, how could it not be better in our Yang family? Bringing him is a good deed, what grudges are there? What, are we scared after fighting with the Qian family for three years?” The Eighth Elder retorted.

“You…”

“Oh my, Uncle Eight and Uncle Nine, what are you two doing? That guy is Brother Daniu’s friend, don’t be like that, let’s go back quickly, Third Uncle is waiting for us.” Yang Yutong couldn’t stand the argument between the two uncle’s generation, and directly stood in between them.

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