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Chapter 189: XianTian Realm

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT , Rock

Inside Third Master Yu's heart, it would be an unforgivable crime if he were to even waste a single drop of such an exceptional wine! When sampling the wine, he couldn't help but cast his eyes in disdain towards the two drunkards there. Those two commoners, did they even know how to appreciate wine? Such good stuff was given to them, but it was akin to giving malt to a commoner, a waste of good grain! Just look at me, the Third Master! See, this is how the elegant should behave when sampling wine!

"Third Master, how is the wine?" Ling Tian walked over carrying his winecup. Off to one side, the ladies were discussing something in hushed tones, and when Ling Tian walked over he was banished by a flurry of small fists and slim legs. Left without a choice, he could only chat with the 'uncultured person'.

"Oh, good wine! Hahaha, the best I've ever had!" Third Master Yu roared with laughter, but suddenly ended with a sigh! "Aiii! What a good wine. Damm*t, I can't believe that I only can drink it in this place! Kid, you've triggered the alcoholic bug in this daddy, if I can't get it in the future, what am I to do?" As he spoke, he quickly glanced towards Ling Tian shiftily, his meaning clear. Kid, why don't you be a good boy and give me a few more jars to bring back!

Ling Tian acted as though he didn't understand him, nonchalantly replying, "Oh, hehe, then Third Master can come to visit more often! I still have some left, enough to satisfy Third Master for the next ten days to half a month.

Yu ManTian was completely depressed. This kid was quite the looker and even looked erudite, so why couldn't he understand the facts? There are so many people in this world that would love to gift wine to this here Third Master, but even after I gave you so many praises and hints, you still couldn't get it? Are you acting dumb?

Scratching his head, Yu ManTian spoke unwillingly, "Oh… my old pal… this wine, do you have a lot? You can't finish it all yourself, can you?" The meaning was clear, This daddy will elevate your status to that of my pal, that is a great honor! You should know how to be satisfied, and since you can't finish drinking it, you might as well give a little to me!

Ling Tian held back his smile, distractedly nodding his head, then shaking it later. "While I do have some and I definitely can't finish it all myself, I can always give it to people as I deem fit. I've already given away quite a few jars!"

If he hadn't said this sentence it would still be alright. However, once it was spoken, Third Master Yu nearly died of anger on the spot. You've actually given a lot away? Why don't you give your life away too, since you can't even take my obvious hint to gift one to me? Don't tell me, as the highly regarded Yu Family's Third Master, I'm below those whom you have given wine to? Or do you not like me?!

Third Master Yu lowered his head, discovering for the first time in his life that there was actually someone who didn't hold the Yu Family in high regard at all! And it just had to be a weak scholar! This almost made him brush his sleeves and leave in anger. If not for the heavenly wine, which he had fallen in love with the moment the first cup entered his stomach, how could he still stay?

Yu ManTian took a few deep breaths, before deciding that he should just continue drinking his wine and ignore the kid! Depressed beyond words, he could only rely on drowning his sorrows in wine and so drained two jars in one sitting. Since he couldn't take advantage of him, might as well just live in the moment!

Ling Tian resisted the urge to smile upon seeing Yu ManTian's defeated look. He leisurely poured himself a cup of wine as well and smiled as he downed it in one sitting...

Drowning one's sorrows with wine would just create more sorrows. Third Master Yu fully embodied that statement. Very quickly, he ended up just like the Xue Brothers on whom he had cast looks of disdain, 'collapsing the golden mountains and toppling the jade pillar'.[1]

However, he was indeed a prince of wines. Just before he toppled down drunk, he carefully took the jar and put it in a safe place before sliding off the table in satisfaction.

After just a few moments, an earth-shattering sound of snoring sounded out. Even the tables and chairs were trembling due to the intensity! Ling Tian hurriedly covered his ears and quickly left.

While Third Master Yu was deep in his dreams, Ling Tian received the latest news: The rest of the major powers had coincidentally entered Sky Bearing City that very afternoon!

A gathering of dragons and tigers! There was opportunity in this unstable situation!

The overindulgent Third Master Yu, who ended up so drunk he resembled a dead pig, was carried to the guest room. Under Ling Tian's intentional arrangement he slept in the same room as the drunk Xue brothers. The three of them surfaced back to reality when being carried, fine examples of a martial arts expert's awareness; but when they found out nothing was amiss, they squeaked out a few words and collapsed back into blissful slumber.

Understand that Ling Tian's wines were all dutifully recreated from his previous life. Put in the context of the twenty-first century, their alcohol content would be classified at 50% or more! These were definitely high-level alcoholic drinks, with each jar containing at least two liters, and each of the three drunkards had imbibed almost three jars each. Especially Third Master Yu, being a wine connoisseur, not only did he not waste a single drop, he even drained the jars of every possible drop. For him not to be drunk would be nothing short of a miracle!

After Ling Tian had settled the three drunkards in their room, it was already the time when lamps were lit. As for Yu BingYan and Wei XuanXuan, they didn't get to come out very often and even had sufficient reason to stay to take care of the drunk Third Master. The two lasses obviously couldn't avoid Sir and Madam Wei's odd looks if they went back now, so they stayed with a clear conscience. Yu BingYan felt that her family had totally thrown away their face today. Be it in disposition or words, her uncle had thrown all their face away, and so the moment her painting lesson ended she immediately manhandled the bedraggled Wei XuanXuan into their room for a heart-to-heart talk. She never came out after that.

Those two little demons actually didn't continue to annoy me today , Ling Tian thought as he shook his head, feeling a headache coming on. With one writing and one drawing the whole day just now, they seemed to be overflowing with excitement as they left, but his study now looked like it had been robbed. The beauties' ink and brushes were scattered all over the place. However, Ling Tian was more concerned with other matters. Looking at Yu BingYan's posture when she was painting just now gave him a bizarre idea, and though it didn't have a definite shape yet he was definitely mulling it over.

Integrate painting with martial arts! Comprehending the old through the new! Ling Tian couldn't help but remember Marquis Xi Bai from the "Twin of Dragons" show. But it remained a difficult question to solve as to how he could integrate artwork into martial arts.

Yu BingYan's physique was limited due to the congenital problem with her meridians, and for her to obtain a profound level of cultivation could be considered to be impossible. Only a new method different than the usual cultivation methods had a chance to overcome this flaw. However, what path she took wasn't important as long as she could achieve success! This was how Ling Tian intended to treat Yu BingYan's illness. Although his idea was in the initial stages, Ling Tian had absolute faith that he would be able to succeed!

After telling Ling Chen to send out a summons to Ling Jian, he gazed up at the round moon up in the sky, and after changing into a black suit he silently floated out of the window and disappeared in the night.

Ever since he stepped into the ninth stage of the Divine Shocking Dragon Formula, he had felt that his strength had taken a qualitative leap. His internal strength had already stepped into the ceaselessly circulating, incessantly renewing level of the XianTian realm.

Ling Tian's original internal strength was indeed at the XianTian realm, but this strength was as a result of him cultivating in the womb with XianTian Qi. Coupled with the top-notch Divine Shocking Dragon Formula, this resulted in his internal strength being almost at the XianTian realm. However, possessing XianTian energy and stepping into the XianTian realm were altogether two different matters. A master at the XianTian realm would definitely possess XianTian energy, but a person with XianTian energy might not be in the XianTian realm! While Ling Tian's skills had long reached the realm of Saints, his cultivation could only be considered to be at the extreme peak of HouTian, one step away from the XianTian realm.

The cultivation realms of martial arts were very mysterious, similar to Buddhist Arhat enlightenment. In Ling Tian's words, either you understood it or you didn't. If you thought you understood it, then you did. If you didn't understand it, then no matter how much it was explained, you still wouldn't understand it!

While all these comprehension levels sounded abstruse and mysterious, the truth was that one would discover a new level of existence each time after they had broken into the next realm.

For the eighth stage of the Divine Shocking Dragon Formula, other than a strong and resilient body, meridians, tendons and more, one had to take the step from HouTian to XianTian energy as the supposed 'fundamental change'. However, because Ling Tian's body contained pure XianTian energy to start with, this allowed him to progress directly to the ninth stage. Cultivators term this as the actual XianTian stage, with inner energy described as 'ceaselessly circulating, incessantly renewing'.

The true XianTian realm brought with it another benefit, which was to greatly heighten the sensitivity of a person's six senses. This was what the Arhats termed the 'heavenly eye'. In fact, this was just a state where one developed an ability to scrutinize the most minute details of what they sensed around them!

XianTian realm naturally matched with XianTian internal energy, thus causing Ling Tian to have a huge breakthrough, arriving at the 'Swaying North and South, swapping East and West' boundary, the Shocking Dragon stage of his Divine Shocking Dragon Formula!

Lamps flickered and were extinguished in the houses as the evening progressed, and a blanket of silence fell over Sky Bearing City. However, in one particular place of the city, the lamps were still brightly lit and the air was filled with the sounds of the zither and reed pipes. Likewise, the flow of people going in and out of the house never stopped and it seemed to be extremely lively.

[1] It actually just means kneeling down and bending over. Golden mountains probably describes the kneecaps and jade pillar should refer to the backbone.

Chapter 190: Being Followed

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT , Rock

Smoky Thea Tower! This was the well-known nightlife entertainment place of Sky Bearing City. At this moment, it could finally show off its brilliance and grandeur, a place where thousands of gold coins were squandered daily. This is where beautiful women with makeup and suave and dignified gentlemen came, all revealing their own individual styles. The din that was created drowned out all surrounding sounds! The Smoky Thea Tower at night was the real Smoky Thea Tower!

At the entrance of Smoky Thea Tower, a slightly plump old man was wearing a humble smile on his face as he bowed in greeting to every guest that entered and exited the compound. His words were cordial and polite, and he seemed to know everyone that appeared, like a traveler who had gone far and wide. While his words seemed overly flattering, it made the hearts of anyone who heard it feel very comfortable.

For those who were aware of his real identity, no one would have believed that an elder from the ShangGuan aristocratic family, a well-known expert, would be actually serving as the head butler for a wine pavilion like Smoky Thea Tower! While the title of 'head butler' sounded good, in the end, it was just a better name for the head pimp of a brothel.

"Ah, hahah, Young Noble Tan, you've arrived. It's only been a few days since I've seen you, but you seem to have gotten more imposing and handsome… this way please, don't worry, ever since you gave the word, Little Jade has not been touched by anyone else. That lass gazes out of the window every day, pining for your presence!"

"Eh? Isn't this Boss Lou? You're such a rare visitor… remember those lasses the last time you came? Hahaha… every since you left, those lasses had little appetite for the next few days after. This time, Boss Lou really needs to help me comfort them later… Hahaha, not to worry, the basement of the pavilion has goods that can help you have the energy of a dragon and the fierceness of a tiger… hehehe, I'll see you later then!"

"Oh my, Third Master Yang, you're here, a private room has been prepared for you already. Ah? Is that so? No wonder Third Master Yang has been looking suaver as of late, this… bearing of yours, is just like a jade tree facing the wind, natural and unrestrained!"

"Aiya, Old Master Wu, I haven't seen you for so long, your white hair seems to have lessened by a lot, could you teach me how you do that? Oh, this handsome gentleman at your side, is he your grandson? What?! Your son? My god, I… I… I am truly in awe of you…"

In the midst of sending and receiving guests, if one stayed back and paid more attention, they would have found out a very obvious action: Every time the crowds thinned, the plump old man would use a hand to massage his face, most likely, his facial muscles were cramping from smiling while receiving all the guests.

Suddenly, the head butler's massaging hand froze, as did his eyes. His expression alternated between confused, to fear, to respect. He was so stunned that even ignored a few of the people who had greeted him as they walked past.

This was the difference between an ordinary person and a martial artist: A martial artist was able to sense the many things hidden away from the ordinary people.

Standing around ten feet away from his eyes, a masked man fully clothed in black stood there by himself. Although he was standing there quietly, the head butler's senses actually couldn't detect the presence of this man. If not for his own eyes confirming the fact, he would have thought only air existed there. When he laid eyes on the man, his first thought was that this black dressed man had merged in with heaven and earth.

He immediately understood how frightening the skills were of this man, to have even his breath of life totally retracted into his own body, not even letting a bit of it leak out. The only reason why he was able to see him was because the black dressed man allowed it. As for the commoners, they would not find anything out of the ordinary. This was the fabled XianTian realm!

He had already identified this man as the black dressed man who had saved Xiao YanXue the other night. Recalling his cruel and vicious moves, his frightening strength that could rob everyone of their lives there, the head butler couldn't help but shudder, and prepared to approach and greet him.

The black dressed man however seemed to smile at him through his eyes, before disappearing in front of him. The head butler only felt a gust of wind blow past him. What in the world was that movement skill? Can such a thing even exist? The head butler was in shock, subconsciously raising his hand to wipe the cold sweat off. A breeze blew over, and he realized that his back was also full of cold sweat.

Gu XiYan was reclining in front of the dressing table, her emotional state fluctuating wildly. Thinking about how her family, from being imposing aristocrats, had dropped to such a state where they had to live their lives under the guise of another name. In her heart, she was already sick to the brim of this life where they had to lay low every day. However, the three elders seemed to be satisfied with the status quo. They seemingly had already planned to just die of old age, leaving her behind alone. By then, even with her overflowing hatred and lofty aspirations, what could she do?

She sadly sighed, and as she listened to the hubbub of gambling outside, as well as the crude laughter of men, Gu XiYan suddenly felt incomparably bleak. Was such a life what she really wanted?

The answer was obviously no, but she didn't even have the strength to reject it. Even if she wasn't satisfied, what could she do?

A gentle breeze seemed to roll in, and Gu XiYan stood up to close the windows, looking as though she wanted to cast her worries outside. However, the moment she turned around, she jumped in shock, as there was a masked black dressed man sitting in the seat she had occupied mere moments ago. A pair of mischievous eyes stared at her as he spoke, "Pavilion Head Gu, how are you?"

"So it's Senior that has graced us with your presence." Even in shock, Gu XiYan recovered very quickly. Judging by the senior's cultivation, if he wanted to harm her it would have been an easy thing. Thinking up to here, she abandoned any thoughts of summoning reinforcements and instead asked, "Does Senior have any requests? We will carry them out to the best of our abilities!" Gu XiYan still remembered the sentence he spoke before he left that day, "From this day, for three months, the Smoky Thea Tower will heed my commands!"

In truth, inside Gu XiYan's heart, she did not find his order contradicting, but rather regretted that it was only three months; it was too short! Given his strength, would he be willing to quietly remain unknown for life? So long as he was unwilling to be overlooked, then the ShangGuan Family would rise to fame together with him if they were to come under his wing! For someone who wanted to revive her family's reputation, this was an exceptional chance, and definitely better than her current lifestyle.

Ling Tian was inwardly praising Gu XiYan for being calm and collected when handling matters and in addition, able to see the bigger picture. However, he was puzzled at how she kept calling him 'senior'. Did he really look that old under his mask?

That aside, her reply left him immensely satisfied. The meaning of seeing the bigger picture was that — when one knows they couldn't reject it, chose to follow it to the end! That's what a sensible act meant! For a sheltered noblewoman to make this sort of decision in a split second, it only spoke of her talent and decisiveness. A heroine!

Contrary to what Ling Tian had expected, Gu XiYan did not even try to haggle, instead agreeing without hesitation!

Since Gu XiYan had made up her mind to follow him, if she didn't showcase her strengths, then how would Ling Tian want to continue to allow her to rely on him?

Before he left, Ling Tian stared hard at Gu XiYan, but what he saw was the exact profound gaze reflected back at him! A trace of a smile appeared in his eyes; this woman was indeed not simple! He didn't turn back any longer, exiting from the window and disappearing into the shadows.

Gu XiYan suddenly felt as though a weight had been lifted from her heart.

Ling Tian soared under the starry night, his body feeling unspeakably comfortable. Breaking through to the ninth stage gave him the feeling of being reborn! This sort of feeling gave Ling Tian the urge to let out a primal roar!

His body skimmed like a swallow, with every step he took on the roof ridge disappearing fast behind him. Looking at the blurred forest line on his sides, Ling Tian felt as happy and carefree as he could be!

Suddenly, he felt a warning in his senses; someone was following him! Ling Tian laughed coldly as he thought, I was looking for an opponent, and you send yourself to my doorstep! In an instant, he made up his mind, twisting his body sideways and hiding behind a large tree.

A white shadow darted over, stopped on a roof and looked around, as though surprised at how he had suddenly lost his target.

"Who are you? Why are you tailing me?" All of a sudden, an icy cold voice sounded behind him!

Chapter 191: Golden Leaves BaiFei

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT , Rock

The white-robed man was shocked, immediately turning his body over, sword already poised. A look of incredulity flashed across his face. To think that Ling Tian actually managed to discover his tracking and even turn the tables to track him! Just based on this, he had lost! The white-robed man originally followed Ling Tian due to witnessing Ling Tian's mysterious movement techniques, but he never thought that Ling Tian would discover him. Since when had such a character appeared in Sky Bearing?

Casting his eyes forward, standing in front of him was a black-robed man, tall and slender, with a pair of orbs that looked as bright as lightning in the starry sky, staring back at him. He was totally stationary, yet he gave off the feeling of being ephemeral, present yet not present. Much like a dream, it seemed as though he could fade away at any given time.

As Ling Tian stared back, his lips twisted into an almost imperceptible smile. A pale white face, as though covered with a layer of powder, but with blood-thirsty eyes and an intangible killing intent not below Ling Jian! His eyes looked like ghostly fire, flickering in the darkness. Dressed purely in white, but with a blood red sash! Even at night, Ling Tian could differentiate his clothing with ease. This was the fabled 'examining to the smallest detail, not even missing a drop of water' ability.

The guy was dressed as such but wants to follow others to meld with the shadows? Ling Tian started to feel cautious. For someone to dress like that at night, either he was a fool, or he was supremely confident of his strength! Since the guy did not look a fool, then it had to be the latter. Furthermore, given his movement speed, the closest match other than those under him would be Gu XiYan, given that he could even tail himself!

"Who are you! Remove your mask!" The white-robed man finally spoke, but instead of questioning, he commanded Ling Tian instead!

Ling Tian jeered in response, "With just you? Do you have the qualifications?"

"Whether I have the qualifications or not, you'll know very soon!" As the word 'qualifications' left his mouth, his sword had already thrust forward, and when the last word 'soon' was spoken, he had already made seventeen stabs! The sharp sword light seemed to cut the very air into pieces as it flew towards Ling Tian!

Ling Tian's body resembled a dandelion floating in the wind, agilely avoiding all the stabs. Not even a piece of cloth on his body was harmed.

The white-robed man could only keep his sword and open up the distance between them. A glint of admiration appearing in his eyes. "Good martial arts, good footwork, good movement speed! You must be from The First Pavilion, right? As good as everyone says!"

A hint of laughter appeared in Ling Tian's eyes as he slightly shook his head, "No, I'm not from the First Pavilion! Sword shattering the wind and clouds, golden leaves BaiFei; I'm Ye BaiFei!"

The white-robed man jerked in shock, and suddenly let loose a laugh. His face looked as though he had not laughed for a long time, for the laugh looked especially terrifying. "Turns out that you've realized my origins! That's right, I'm Ye BaiFei! The Ye BaiFei who can kill anyone!"

Ling Tian had long heard from Ling Jian that another mysterious assassin had appeared in the pugilistic world these few years. He operated in solitude, heartless and without mercy. Every person killed by him would have a leaf of gold stamped onto their face; this killer was called Ye BaiFei! Today, upon seeing such a person, it matched perfectly with the description which Ling Jian gave, hence Ling Tian was able to recognize him at once.

"Able to kill anyone? Brother Ye doesn't seem to possess that ability yet!" Ling Tian smirked as he commented.

"What did you say?!" A ruthless aura burst out from Ye BaiFei's eyes!

"Six months ago, Brother Ye received a bounty to assassinate someone from the number one hidden family, family head of the Yu Family, Yu ManLou; this one here really has a lot of respect for you!" Ling Tian seemed to be reciting a mundane matter, but the contents were frightening beyond belief!

"What else do you know!" Ye BaiFei's expression grew even more savage.

"Nothing much, just that you exchanged a few blows with the third master of the Yu family, and the end result was that he was pierced seven times by you, but you were unable to complete the assassination, and could only retreat…" Ling Tian seemed like he had finished talking, but he wasn't done yet.

"How much do you exactly know?" The killing intent in Ye BaiFei's eyes seemed to recede a little upon hearing his achievements.

"I do know that the actual battle result was that the seven stabs you made in Yu ManTian were all superficial injuries, yet you received internal injuries due to getting struck three times by his heavy sword and were defeated, right? Haha!" Ling Tian burst out in sarcastic laughter!

"You do indeed know a lot, but do you know who I'm going to kill next?" Ye BaiFei's expression seemed to have become more collected, like the calm before the storm.

"Will Brother Ye enlighten me on this? This younger brother is interested!" Ling Tian replied.

"Haha, the one I'm going to kill is naturally… you!" The killing intent came back in full force as his expression completely turned ice cold. He suddenly sprang up high, pointing his sword at Ling Tian as he borrowed the force of gravity to shoot down towards Ling Tian!

The sword shone resplendently, akin to a silver river descending from the heavens! Ye BaiFei looked as though he was shrouded in this brilliance, as though he was surrounded by thousands of swords! His sword style looked incorporeal yet substantial, locking Ling Tian down.

"Indeed famed as the 'Void Swordsman'!" Ling Tian eyes gleamed as an expression of praise appeared on his face, hidden by the mask. This should be Ye BaiFei's ultimate move, 'Beheading Winds and Fragmenting Clouds'!

"Cut the cr*p, this day next year will be your death anniversary. Hand over your life!" Ye BaiFei's momentum was rising to insane levels!

The look of praise on Ling Tian's face disappeared as he replied, "I have some other matters going on, and will not be able to accompany Brother Ye for long. So, I can only exchange three moves with you! However, in these three moves, life and death will all be decided by fate, while wealth and glory will be decided by the heavens!" While his tone sounded humble, the words were completely contradictory; he was certain of a victory over Ye BaiFei within three moves!

Ye BaiFei laughed coldly, "Good-good-good, then I'll see whether you can triumph over me in three moves, or I end you in three!" He stopped speaking, pouring all his attention into his sword and advancing towards Ling Tian.

Ling Tian did not dare to be negligent. Leaping forward, his hand also produced a short sword, and he actually rushed straight into the sword lights of Ye BaiFei!

"Ding ding ding" sounds unceasingly sounded as the two of them continuously fought with their all, countless human shadows seemingly colliding into a heap!

"Clang!" There was a harsh ringing sound, and the two of them separated. Ye BaiFei's pale white face flushed an unnatural red color as he retreated seven steps, finally somersaulting onto a rooftop. When he glanced at Ling Tian, he found out that Ling Tian had already retreated over six to seven feet, laughing as he said, "Three moves have passed, and while this battle delights me, this younger brother has something going on and can't accompany you any further. May we meet again! Hahaha…" As he spoke, he shot away like a comet, disappearing into the distance.

Ye BaiFei snorted coldly, "Today's battle will not end unless someone dies! Where do you think you're going!" As he prepared to give chase, he stopped as his facial expression changed, almost turning as red as the sash he wore!

If he had taken the step just now, so long as his lower body moved, his pants would have dropped. If not for his fast reflexes, holding it with his hands, he would probably have to streak around Sky Bearing's rooftops naked!

If Ling Tian did not leave and saw this scene, then they would be irreconcilable enemies! As the saying goes, 'A man can be killed but not humiliated'! Thus, Ling Tian chose to run!

Ye BaiFei was at a complete loss for words!

His own pants was actually cut apart by Ling Tian and he wasn't aware! If Ling Tian had shifted his sword up a little further, towards his inner core...

As Ling Tian proceeded home, he couldn't help laughing at the thought of this legendary killer having to streak out naked. To be honest, Ye BaiFei's martial arts were not weak, at most only slightly below Ling Jian! A pity that he had met Ling Jian's teacher today! How could he not lose? Who was Ling Tian? He had defeated the very Yu ManTian which had crushed Ye BaiFei! However, Ye BaiFei's constitution was indeed better than Ling Jian, to not vomit out blood after receiving three blows of roughly 80% strength from him! The other time, didn't he suffer from heavy injuries after receiving a heavy sword strike from Yu ManTian? Ling Tian didn't think any further; maybe he simply had a breakthrough!

Ling Tian stood alone in the little courtyard and saw Ling Chen sitting under the racks of grapes, dressed in a white top and white skirt. The moonlight shone on her face, and a light breeze blew on her white skirt. In that moment, she seemed to have become a goddess.

A jade flute was poised between her lips, and without much volume, a piece of soul-stirring melody began to sound, drifting about lazily in the wind as though it was the sound of nature. This was the 'Plum Blossom Scar' which Ling Tian had scored for Ling Chen. In it was the endless tunes of affection carved into one's memory, and portrayed in vivid detail through the melody of the flute.

Chapter 192: Instigating the Third Master

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT , Rock

Even after the tune had been finished playing, the melody lingered in the air for a long time without dispersing. A sharp and clear applause broke the serenity soon after.

"Beautiful lips blowing out a song of plum blossoms, how I wish to be the jade flute! Chen'er your flute skills have reached a higher level. I think that in three years, your flute skills could actually exceed me, your husband!"

Ling Chen quickly turned her body, only to see Ling Tian dressed in black, with his mask already taken off, giving her a wink as his eyes radiated warmth. Ling Chen could not help but smile sweetly, and the moment she smiled, it seemed as though the moon lost its color. "Young noble only knows how to praise me, young noble is all knowing, and how could Ling Chen compare?" Her voice had hints of both displeasure and joy.

Ling Tian guffawed as he walked up, cradling her shoulders as he said, "It's so late already, why aren't you sleeping?"

At this question, Ling Chen turned red. She had actually wanted to go to bed, but realized that now that she was considered Ling Tian's woman, where was she supposed to sleep? In his room? That was not very appropriate, but it would be weird if she were to go back to her own room to sleep too! Thus, faced with two difficult choices, she could only wait for Ling Tian to return, in case he found out that she had gone back to her own room to sleep and got angry because of that!

Ling Tian's question now struck at her most embarrassing matter, so how could she not feel distressed about it?

Ling Tian lightly laughed as he understood her intentions, speaking in a teasing voice, "Oh, so my Chen'er actually wants to sleep in my…" He did not get to finish, as the shy and bashful Ling Chen had already pinched his mouth shut. "You… are not allowed to say!"

"Haha, how could my wife not be in the same bed as me? Come…" Ling Tian laughed as he lifted her up into a bridal carry, briskly walking towards his room. Ling Chen only squeaked in response, burrowing into his chest as she used her hands to cover her face, feeling her face boiling like a pot of hot soup.

Early next morning, the three people in the guest room woke with similar actions: All three held their splitting heads and groaned out loud. Only when their groans left their mouth did their realize that there were others in the same room. All three of them turned their heads to look at each other.

"Ah?!"

"Ah?!"

"Hmph hmph!"

Two wretched screams were emitted from the Xue brothers' mouths. Both of them didn't expect that the moment they woke up they would be greeted with the hairy face they were most scared of in their lives!

As for the snorts, they came from the angry Third Master's mouth, following which, two 'peng peng' sounds were heard as the two face-throwers of the Yu family were kicked out of the door! Both emitted shrieks of pain as they landed with their limbs in the air, looking as bedraggled as can be.

From inside, the fiendish looking Third Master had also rushed out of the door, yelling like an angry bull, "I will make you two reputation-destroyers, useless things, drunkards, greedy b*st*rds…" Third Master Yu conveniently forgot that he had displayed the exact same characteristics of the twins yesterday.

His words had barely left his mouth when they saw a white dressed man slowly and leisurely walking over. Ling Tian wore a radiant smile on his face as he waved from afar, "Third Master, Xue brothers, today's weather is fantastic, bright and beautiful sunshine with flowers blossoming. How about we have a cup of wine to celebrate?"

The three of them now noticed that Ling Tian's hands were holding onto a jar of wine, and the cork was just opened, revealing a dense fragrance of wine.

"Uearghhh… Ugh..."

The three bottle-huggers actually dry-retched at the same time! The eyes with which they used to look lovingly at the wine bottle, as though it was their life, now were as though they had seen the murderer of their parents; no, more like seeing a mad beast! All three of them revealed expressions of fear!

As those who have gotten drunk before would know, when having a hangover the worst thing to smell would be the fragrance of wine. At the point when Yu ManTian trio was suffering at their worst, Ling Tian not only brought over the wine jar but, for fear that they weren't able to smell it, even opened the seal.

Ling Tian settled himself down leisurely under the grape racks, setting a table in front of him and pouring out four identical cups of fragrant wine. His attitude looked excited, hospitable, and straightforward. "Come, three gentlemen. The heavenly wine is in front of us, such is the happiness of life! To be surrounded by friends, that is a joy; to have friends from afar, that is also joy; to have a beautiful woman at your side, that is an even bigger joy. Today, we shall get thoroughly wasted! You can't leave until you're drunk! Let's go! Drink drink drink drink! Don't be polite, just drink up!"

With such a string of passionate greetings, the three of them could only drag themselves onto the benches. All three had a similar expression as though they were making funeral arrangements! Wanting to cry but no tears coming out! Their adam's apples were moving continuously, but the urge to vomit just kept getting stronger.

"I have to ensure the safety of the little princess. I fully appreciate young noble's thoughts, but I really cannot stay!" The Xue brothers were indeed telepathic, speaking the exact same phrase at the exact same time. They jumped out of the bench as though they were strapped with bombs, and ran like the wind, disappearing in a mere instant.

Yu ManTian then recovered his senses. But before he could open his mouth, Ling Tian beat him to it, "Don't tell me… Third Master has to see the little princess too?"

"Ugh!" The half raised butt of Yu ManTian crashed back onto the bench as he stared at the direction where the Xue brothers disappeared, strings of vulgarities running through his mind! These two b*st*rds, to only care about their own lives, and abandon this master here! They even used the only reason I could have thought of!

Carrying a dead man's attitude, Third Master Yu drank down the few cups of wine that Ling Tian poured as though drinking poison, and his brain started to muddle-up again, buzzing like a swarm of bees!

To make a hungover person drink more alcohol on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, only Ling Tian would be able to pull that off!

Seeing that Third Master Yu was near the tipping point once again, Ling Tian suddenly let out a long sigh, as though in pain. Yu ManTian immediately snapped, "Eh! Why are you sighing for no reason?"

Ling Tian sighed again before saying, "In the past, I have been seeing the skies from the small hole of a well and had been extremely arrogant. Only now do I know that there's always a person better than another person and a heaven beyond the heavens! Yesterday, I received the news that many top-class martial experts had arrived at Sky Bearing, all unspeakably brave and admirable! So many heroes, but who can be the number one under heaven?"

Yu ManTian immediately sobered up by a good bit, laughing delightedly, "Top-class martial experts? They are still far from that! They are only capable of dealing with a hundred well built average joes. As for number one under heaven, hehehe, while such a person definitely do exist, he definitely isn't in your Sky Bearing!" Obviously, he mistook Ling Tian's words as praise for himself, and while he tried to be humble, he might as well have been bragging.

Ling Tian frowned at this, as though not agreeing, but choosing to remain silent.

Yu ManTian immediately caught it. "Kid, if you have something to say then go ahead. Why are you giving me that ugly expression?"

Ling Tian let out a bitter smile as he said, "Of course, please forgive me for being presumptuous. While Third Master's martial arts are considered top-notch, those people coming today are all legendary peerless characters. While we can't be certain who the true number one is, he is definitely one of the experts in Sky Bearing." His meaning was: I was speaking about those real peerless experts, compared to them, you're lacking!

Yu ManTian nearly spat out the wine he just swallowed. Wha…? The peerless expert you were referring to wasn't me?

Third Master Yu's face turned purple from rage! How dare you look down on me! What kind of garbage would be placed above me? What this master hates the most, is people looking down on me! "Who are these people you speak of?!" As he asked, Third Master Yu was gripping the winecup tightly, his eyes revealing a grim intent!

Ling Tian seemed to not catch that, regretfully sighing once more, then fanning the raging flames that were Yu ManTian by throwing down a pot of oil, "It's not that I look down on Third Master, but you must know, those here are the peak experts from all the different families. For example, the XiMen house, I've heard that their number two expert, XiMen BuRuo, as well as their number one expert, XiMen WuHen, had personally turned up. As for the DongFang side, the behemoth DongFang JingLei is here. Furthermore, NanGong TianHu, who was said to have reached great achievements in his martial arts, has personally come over. All these are first class experts, even if they're not the number one expert in the world, they must be near there. But I've heard that you're only third place in the Yu Family… aii, this, take it as I didn't say anything, don't give me that look, Third Master!"

Chapter 193: Heart Knot Untied

Translator: DavidT Editor: DavidT , Rock

The people who Ling Tian mentioned were indeed the number one or two characters in the various great families. However, one's martial arts prowess obviously can't be estimated in such a manner. But, how could Yu ManTian expect a weakling scholar like Ling Tian who didn't understand anything about martial arts to comprehend that?!

Looking up at Yu ManTian's darkening expression, the weak scholar decided to add more fuel to the fire. He then approached Yu ManTian and said with concern, "Third Master, although you seem to be extremely skilled in martial arts, all of these people are undisputable experts! Besides, you are alone, and I haven't really heard about others talking about your martial arts… this... I think it is best for you to be careful! If anything were to happen to you, how would I be able to answer to BingYan?"

Third Master Yu's face was already ashen with veins bulging out from his forehead. His teeth were also tightly clenched as his eyes widened like saucers, with the veins in his eyes clearly seen. A malevolent and frightening expression slowly formed on his face.

As though he did not see that, Ling Tian paused for a moment and seemed to be in thought. Then, he clapped his hands suddenly and said, "How about this, why don't you stay at my Ling residence? Just as the saying goes, 'a strong dragon wouldn't win against the local snake', they won't be able to find trouble in my Ling residence no matter how strong they are! If that's the case, Third Master's safety will be assured and your Yu Family can avoid conflict with all the other families. This is really a wonderful plan! Hahaha, what does Third Master think? If you are still worried, I can ask my father to send some troops to guard you!"

As though he had solved a tough problem, Ling Tian let out a long breath and drank a mouthful of his wine. Then, he looked towards Yu ManTian with a smile, as though he had just done the Yu Family a huge favor and was waiting for Yu ManTian to be extremely thankful towards him!

"Pa!" The white jade wine glass was crushed to smithereens by Yu ManTian! Yu ManTian then let out a roar, "Those from the XiMen, NanGong and DongFang families are no more than dancing clowns! They have gone too far! How can this Third Master endure that!" Yu ManTian never thought about the fact that the three of them had never even seen him before, so just how could they have gone too far?

"Third Master, you must remain calm, lest others hear you. Endure a moment for peace, take a step back and all will be fine." Ling Tian then hypocritically tried to persuade Yu ManTian. Slapping his chest, he said with a majestic and reliable aura, "Rest assured Third Master, as long as my Ling Family is present, no one will dare to touch you! Come-come-come, let us drink! I will go and find my father later!"

The instigator will never be afraid of things blowing up too big!

Drink wine? Even if the celestial wine of the Queen Mother of the West was in front of him right now, Third Master Yu would probably not be in the mood to even take a sip of it! Standing up abruptly, the tables around him began to fly away with a loud bang. Following which, a 'putong' sound could be heard and a large hole could be seen in the rack of grapes as it was sent flying by Third Master Yu! Ling Tian couldn't help but feel his heart ache! My poor rack of grapes! This young noble's rack of grapes has fallen!

Like an angry lion, the hair on Third Master Yu's body stood up. Swinging his sleeves to the side, he strode out with simmering anger!

Ling Tian then sprinted after him, hugging his waist and trying to dissuade him. However, Yu ManTian ignored Ling Tian's words and continued to walk forward, dragging Ling Tian along the way. Ling Tian's pink soles left a clear mark along his little courtyard.

Third Master Yu's loud roar had already startled everyone awake. Yu BingYan, Wei XuanXuan, Ling Chen and the Xue brothers had all ran out, only to see Ling Tian clinging onto Yu ManTian and being dragged around like a koala bear.

"Third Uncle! What are you doing? Don't be rash and put brother Ling down!" Yu BingYan anxiously shouted. Xue Leng and Xue Fei also blocked Yu ManTian's way and said, "Third Master, calm down!"

"Calm down your head!" Yu ManTian said with agitation, "Scram!"

Ling Tian then let go of Yu ManTian, because Yu BingYan was already in front of Yu ManTian. However, the angry Yu ManTian unleashed his not-so-good movement technique and disappeared with a 'swoosh'. Xue Leng and Xue Fei did not dare delay as they chased after him.

Everyone then looked at Ling Tian with a questioning look, obviously waiting for an explanation.

"I also didn't think that things would turn out like that," Ling Tian said with feigned grievance, "Just now, I told Third Master that the men from all the various great families were here. Then, Third Master Yu said that he wanted to exchange pointers with all of them. This has nothing to do with me!"

Yu BingYan then rolled her eyes in both anger and laughter, "It'll be a miracle if it has nothing to do with you! You actually dare to use my Third Uncle as a spear; see how he will take care of you when I explain it to him."

Ling Tian was taken aback for a moment and then he said to Yu BingYan, "Lass, I didn't think that you would see through this. You're pretty sharp!" He originally thought that his actions would easily be covered up. However, he never imagined that this usually unfocused-looking lass was actually acting like a pig to eat the tiger!

Yu BingYan responded with a 'hmph' and then let out a long sigh. Looking towards Ling Tian, her eyes were filled with bitterness and a hazy curtain of water could be seen in her eyes.

Looking at Ling Tian, she began to grumble in a low voice, "Tian'ge, actually, you don't have to hide these things from me. While I am from the Yu Family, I am also a woman! A woman will never let any harm fall on her beloved man!"

"Ever since I entered the Sky Bearing City, you approached me on purpose and have always been using me and lying to me! Tian'ge, did you really think that I didn't know? But I… I was more than willing to be used and lied to! Do you know why? Do you know why?! It's because I love you! I really love you!"

Yu BingYan's voice grew louder and louder, with her almost shouting at the end. The deepest thoughts in her heart were said right in front of Ling Chen and Wei XuanXuan! It could be seen just how agitated she was!

After finishing what she had to say, Yu BingYan suddenly felt a wave of grief and bitterness filling her heart. To think that Ling Tian would still hide things from her, and still put up an act in front of her. Just how high was his guard against her? Thinking about that, Yu BingYan couldn't help but feel grief from the bottom of her heart, as her tears flowed out uncontrollably, running into her room with her hands covering her face.

Ling Tian was immediately dumbfounded and knew that this matter had indeed hurt her greatly. Now that she had finally broken down in front of him, a wave of guilt filled his heart. Was I too scheming? Was I really wrong?!

If Yu BingYan hadn't let out her thoughts today, would I have realized my mistake? If there wasn't a single shred of feelings between the both of us, would my actions still be considered a mistake? Ling Tian questioned himself in his heart!

No! I am not wrong! The mistake is that I was born into the Ling Family and I am not willing to be an ordinary person! But you are from the Yu Family. I have my ambitions and I have my goals. At the same time, your Yu Family has their own plans. The conflict between your Yu Family and me is only a matter of time! My final goal would definitely shake the Yu Family's status, so the Yu Family would definitely try hard to prevent me from succeeding! The face-off between both our families is only to be expected!

BingYan, it is because I am called Ling Tian, and you have the surname of Yu! So, it's been tough on you!

I am sorry!

Yu BingYan then lay down on the couch with her shoulders trembling as she bawled sorrowfully. Thinking about her short-lived life and heavy responsibilities, her heart ached even more and more. Why do I have to be from the Yu Family?! Why do I have to suffer from such a terminal illness?! Do the heavens really have to be so stingy towards me?!

Suddenly, she felt a warm palm on her shoulder. Raising her head up, Yu BingYan saw Ling Tian looking at her with a trace of bitterness and concern in his eyes.

With anger in her heart, she wanted to give Ling Tian a tight slap. However, she just couldn't bear to do so. Thus, she let out a grunt and struggled slightly with her body, wanting to be free from his touch.

With a sigh, Ling Tian ignored her struggles and grabbed her into his embrace, "Yan'er, that's right. I am lying to you. With your wisdom, can you really not understand why?"

Ling Tian's voice became solemn, "Don't you know? The words you said today opened up a lock in my heart! While it made me feel pain, it also made me feel at ease."

Yu BingYan whimpered softly for a moment before finally stopping and looking up. She was not a foolish lady either and was already aware of Ling Tian's predicament. However, being aware of it was one thing but accepting it was another! What lady would be able to accept being lied to by her beloved one? Her actions today were only because of all of her pent-up emotions.

Diving into Ling Tian's embrace, she did not say a single thing as her tears flowed down her face silently. In just a short while, Ling Tian's shirt was completely drenched but her agitated emotions slowly calmed down.

Ling Tian let out a chuckle and Yu BingYan, who was still in Ling Tian's embrace, could feel the movements of Ling Tian's chest, "Yan'er, it is a good thing that we have opened up towards each other. However, there is something that I have to tell you in advance."

Hearing Ling Tian's solemn tone, Yu BingYan raised her head up and looked towards Ling Tian with her eyes filled with tears and doubt.

Hugging her tightly, he said, "Yan'er, even though we opened up towards each other today, I will still have to lie to you in future. Do you understand what I mean?"

A long while later, Yu BingYan's gentle voice could be heard, "I understand, I shouldn't know too much about certain things. Be it the matters of the Yu Family or your matters, I will only be placed in more misery if I know about them but am unable to do anything about it. If that's the case, I'd rather stay in the dark."

Ling Tian let out a sigh, "It's been hard on you. Yan'er, I know that it isn't easy for you to make such a decision! Haiz, I am also someone from a Great Family!" The more she knew, the greater her burdens would be! With Yu BingYan's status, it wasn't an easy matter for her to treat Ling Tian as such!

Yu BingYan then burst out into tears again… In order to gain something, she would have to lose something! To gain Ling Tian's love, she would have to give up the benefits of being in her family. Such a choice was far too difficult for someone from a Great Family!

Ling Tian didn't explain too much, and Yu BingYan didn't ask too much. In truth, the both of them were clear about it in their heart. However, this was the first time for them to be so open with each other.

After this matter, both of them felt much more at ease!

Chapter 194: Paying a Visit

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT , Rock

While she lamented, Yu BingYan inwardly rejoiced at the fact that her lifespan wasn't long. Or else, how would she feel when the two families came to blows with each other?

Seeing her settle down, Ling Tian couldn't help but let out a light smile as he patted her shoulders, "Alright, stop crying like a kitten, I still have to see how your Third Uncle is faring against the others."

After hearing his words, Yu BingYan instead hugged him tighter, saying, "You don't need to go, based on my Third Uncle's skills, definitely nothing will happen to him! That's why I wasn't really angry as well, you fool. Although it could be said that you were using our Yu Family, we can use this chance to tell the world the strength of our Yu Family! We have yet to find out who actually benefits the most."

Ling Tian laughed out loudly, "Of course! If your Third Uncle couldn't handle them, I wouldn't have sent him out, silly girl!" As he spoke he lightly pinched her nose in jest.

"Hmph!" Yu BingYan snorted, before shifting to a more comfortable position in his embrace, "Since that's the case, why do you still want to look?"

Ling Tian helplessly sighed, "I have to assess the strengths of all the other families!"

Yu BingYan shyly smiled in realization as she removed herself from his embrace. Thinking about how she burst into tears, she suddenly felt mortified, "Then you better scram fast, silly. Don't provoke this lady here!" She then realized something and added on, "Will Sister XuanXuan and Sister Ling Chen laugh at me?"

Ling Tian smiled as he replied, "They definitely won't!" Seeing her blossom into a radiant smile, he continued evilly, "Because they've already laughed once, there won't be a second time!"

Yu BingYan's face immediately turned completely red. "It's all your fault! What do I do now?"

Ling Tian winked as he replied, "Not my problem!" The moment he spoke out those words, a piercing pain suddenly shot through his waist, making him grit his teeth and wonder, Did all lasses have a teacher which would teach them how to pinch? Why were all their styles the exact same one of pinching a tiny bit of skin and giving it a good 360 degrees twist?!

Covering his bruised waist, Ling Tian hobbled out with gritted teeth, and seeing Ling Chen's and Wei XuanXuan's mischievous looks, he couldn't help but reprimand them, "Still laughing? Hurry and comfort your little sister! Aiya, it hurts!"

Tittering, the other two ladies rushed forward, and from inside came the teasing of the two ladies as well as the shy and distressed voice of Yu BingYan. Ling Tian smirked, then strode off.

After this matter, both Ling Tian and Yu BingYan felt that their relations had deepened yet another layer, as though the original barrier that blocked them had now dissipated to nothing.

When Ling Tian rushed over to where the XiMen Family stayed, he chanced upon Third Master Yu swaggering out of the house in high spirits, and the Xue brothers with a look of helplessness on their faces. While Third Master Yu looked as though he was sporting a new bruise, given his current face it wasn't obvious, so it made no difference in terms of outward appearance.

It seemed like the matters here had already ended, and from inside the repressed sounds of groaning could be heard. Ling Tian didn't know if that was the first or second expert of their family, but their injuries were definitely not light!

Glancing at Ling Tian who was galloping over on horseback, Yu ManTian had a great shock, asking, "Look out kid, this is a place where people play with their lives. What are you doing here?"

Ling Tian faked a look of breathlessness as he jumped down from his horse, saying "Third Master came out by himself, and I couldn't rest easy, thus I specially came to have to look. Just now I've already dispatched some servants to inform my father; in a moment a troop of soldiers will arrive. Third Master can ease your worries!"

Standing off to the side, the Xue Brothers rolled their eyes. What was this, 'came out by himself'? Aren't the both of us people? How infuriating!

Hearing this, Yu ManTian was greatly moved. Staring at Ling Tian, he only stretched out his hand to heavily pat his shoulder, saying, "Good! My good brother! No wonder why my elder brother holds you in high regard!" Pausing a while, he exclaimed, "You're a good man, my brother. However, I don't require the troops from your dad; how can these shrimps even pose a threat to me?"

Turning back, he glared at the Xue Brothers, "Look at him, this is called loyalty! Understand? Unlike you guys, who not only didn't want to help me but even tried to stop me! A bunch of useless fools!"

Just now Ling Tian had started in shock, as Yu ManTian had inadvertently let it slip that his elder brother held him in high regard. Thinking about it, Ling Tian considered the many hidden meanings in this phrase. From there, the corners of his mouth rose imperceptibly. No wonder the Yu family suddenly sent someone to Sky Bearing!

The Xue Brothers were immediately at a loss. If not for the fact that you had provoked the Third Master, why would he decide to go solo and challenge the other families? And now you pretend to be a good guy? Us brothers are loyal without a fault, but have become b*st*rds after your words! How unreasonable!

"Third Master, where are we going next? Are you sure that we don't need to have my dad's troops?" Ling Tian asked. Actually, there was no need to ask, the nearest house belonged to the DongFang's. If they were to follow this road, it would then lead to the residences of BeiMing, then it would end up at Smoky Thea Tower, where the NanGong Family was residing.

As expected, Third Master Yu waved his hands forward, "Aren't the sons of b*tches from the DongFang Family staying in front? Let's pay them a visit!"

Xue Leng was unwilling to allow Ling Tian to continue leading the Third Master by his nose, and took the chance to come forward to say, "Third Master, there's actually another family stronger than them to challenge!"

Indeed, this caught the attention of Yu ManTian, and he stopped to ask, "Which? Whose house is so strong?"

Xue Leng grinned evilly at Ling Tian, saying, "The world's number one financial magnate has people staying in the Ling Residence. Why does Third Master have to look far?"

The Xue brothers smirked at Ling Tian, thinking, I'll let you have a stomach full of anger. Now that the fire you've started has spread to your house, let's see what you're going to do!

Little did they know that Ling Tian had inwardly rejoiced when the Xue brothers spoke about this. This was completely in line with his intentions! As the saying goes, a rabbit doesn't eat up all the grass by its nest; the same thing applied in that he would have to put his foot down if anyone fought in his house. Thus, he was busy thinking about how to drag the Xiao Family in, as leaving the Xiao Family untouched but weakening the rest wasn't a good idea.

Ling Tian never thought that, when he was at his most frustrated, the act of the Xue brothers had already saved him from much scheming! This was akin to a pillow being sent over when one wanted to sleep, and a bun falling from the sky when one was hungry! Such a good chance, how could he pass it off?

Third Master Yu showed some reservations with this idea, "That's not too good, is it? After all, they're still with the Ling Family; I have to show some face to brother Ling!"

Ling Tian laughed, waving his hands as though it was a reasonable request, affirming Xue Leng's word, "What kind of words are you saying, Third Master? The way of martial arts involves constant sparring, how does this little kid here come into the picture? You have the full support of this younger brother! By the way, they seem to have a lot of people, do you need reinforcements?"

Yu ManTian spoke joyously, "Brother, you're such a good person. We only fight one to one so there's no need to trouble you. I'm more and more pleased, especially with those high-grade… cough-cough-cough." He caught himself in time, coughing in embarrassment before shutting his mouth after remembering that Ling Tian didn't give him any wine even though he had asked for it.

Third Master Yu had actually changed from addressing Ling Tian as a little jerk to a brother, which was a grave error considering the difference in their ages. However, thinking about wine had triggered his memories of being angry yesterday when Ling Tian wouldn't give him any jars of wine, and his eyes now bore some hidden bitterness when staring at Ling Tian. This made Ling Tian unconsciously shiver! This Third Master was really too terrifying.

In a blink of an eye, they had already arrived outside the residence of the DongFang Family, and without waiting for the two guards outside, Third Master Yu had already swaggered in, bellowing, "Tell that little thing, DongFang Lei, to meet me, Third Master!"

One of the guards at the door had a huge scar on his face, turning that decent face into something incomparably fierce. Upon hearing Yu ManTian's rudeness to his own master, he rushed forward, "Who dares to wreck havoc here! Third Master? Pei! This daddy here is your big master!"

"Darned b*st*rd!" Already incensed, Third Master Yu got even angrier. His hand that resembled a fan slapped out towards the man!

Chapter 195: DongFang JingLei

Translator: DavidT Editor: DavidT , Rock

"Aooo...." With a mournful shriek, that burly man made a few spins in the air while being flung back, smashing right onto the ground with a stream of blood shooting out five feet! Third Master Yu had trashed him with a single blow!

The other burly man was frightened out of his wits, sprinting into the courtyard as he shouted with a duck-like voice, "Trouble! Someone is here to make trouble!"

Ling Tian turned around, completely unable to withhold the urge to laugh. He could only let out a few coughs to cover it up.

Looking as though he was enjoying himself, Third Master Yu lifted up the hem of his robes and walked in with wide strides.

There were already ten or so men in the courtyard standing there with their guard raised. Their eyes were fixed on Yu ManTian as they approached him like crabs walking sideways. In their eyes, an unconcealed rage and killing intent could be seen!

Ling Tian's gaze was immediately fixed onto the three people standing in the middle. The one in the center of the three was dressed in silver robes and had a golden crown. He was tall and well-built, with a suave appearance. His mustache was neatly trimmed and looked like he was about 27 years old. He must definitely be DongFang JingLei! However, Ling Tian never imagined him to be so young! By his side were two identical twins about the same age as the Xue brothers. They should probably be He ChuLai and He ChuQu. As Ling Tian thought about that, he looked towards the Xue brothers.

While there were many pairs of twins in the world and even triplets or quadruplets, it was rare for two pairs of twins to meet. Especially two pairs of twins who were martial arts experts, that was even rarer.

Indeed, after the four of them who were originally hostile saw each other, they were dumbfounded!

"What the!" They were indeed telepathically connected twins, as the four of them said the same two words at the same time! The expressions on their faces were also identical!

Ling Tian laughed till his sides hurt, and the originally hostile Yu ManTian and enraged DongFang JingLei couldn't help but open their eyes wide in surprise when they witnessed that scene.

"Dammit, just how did the four of them grow up? Two pairs of twins?!" A long while later, Yu ManTian was the first to start cursing! At the same time, he stared at the four of them like they were a rare animal, inciting a look of rage from the four of them!

"Who are you?! What enmity do you have with my DongFang Family?" Obviously, DongFang JingLei did not recognize the famous Third Master Yu.

However, this single phrase by DongFang JingLei made Ling Tian have a good impression of him. DongFang JingLei was a member of the Eastern Zhao's Imperial Family. Seeing that Yu ManTian created trouble at his doorstep and even harmed his subordinates, he immediately decided to settle matters with the ways of the pugilistic world. This was his implied meaning when he proclaimed to be from the DongFang Family. If he had said that he belonged to the 'Eastern Zhao's Imperial Family', Ling Tian would have definitely looked down on him. At the very least, regardless of how good his martial arts were, he still acted like a man!

"This Third Master was bored and is here for some exercise." Yu ManTian said unreasonably. As he looked towards DongFang JingLei, he felt as though that glossy and gleaming hair of DongFang JingLei looked extremely unsightly. In an instant, Third Master Yu had already added a 'greasy head' label for DongFang JingLei in his mind.

"Are you Third Master Yu, Yu ManTian?" A guard had whispered something in DongFang JingLei's ears and DongFang JingLei responded immediately with a bitter look on his face. Why did this fiend look for us just after we arrived in the Sky Bearing City? Who provoked him?

"That's right! I am the Third Master!" Yu ManTian's said with his nose pointed up in the air. He was originally here to create trouble and would naturally not be courteous. "I heard that your DongFang Family aggressively came in to the Sky Bearing City! How majestic, how baleful! You actually dare to look down on this Third Master?! Very good!"

DongFang JingLei was completely speechless as he thought, Not to mention the fact that we were extremely low profile; even if we were aggressive, what has that got to do with you? No matter how powerful your Yu Family is, your territory is still in Northern Wei. You can't possibly turn into the local snake of Sky Bearing right?

"Third Master must have had some misunderstandings. Ah ah…" Now that things had developed to such an extent, DongFang JingLei only wanted to settle the matter quietly. While Yu ManTian was a rash brute, the Yu Family behind him was an existence that everyone had to be wary of. They had no choice but to give some face to the Yu Family!

"This Third Master did not misunderstand anything! I am here today for a fight!" Yu ManTian shouted.

He ChuLai and He ChuQu then stepped out in anger and said, "Your Highness, since Third Master Yu wants to exchange pointers with us, why not let us brothers learn a thing or two from him?"

"Stop. How is this a place for the both of you to speak, step down." After reprimanding the both of them, DongFang JingLei cautiously looked towards Ling Tian and said, "May I ask, this young noble is…?"

Ling Tian replied with a smile, "I am Ling Tian, Your Highness is too kind."

"So it is young noble Ling." DongFang JingLei replied with an 'oh' and looked at him with a profound glare, "I have long heard about your fame from Eastern Zhao. Young noble is indeed extraordinary and meeting you far exceeds hearing your name." Ling Tian thought to himself, Are you trying to praise me or mock me? However, DongFang JingLei's tone did not contain a trace of mockery but was filled with sincerity instead.

If DongFang JingLei was only trying to ridicule him, Ling Tian wouldn't have taken notice. But looking at DongFang JingLei's attitude, Ling Tian couldn't help but attach some importance to DongFang JingLei.

Yu ManTian, who was by the side, said with impatience, "Oi, DongFang JingLei, are we going to fight or not? Are you going to let them fight or are you going to take action personally? Those two brats look pretty pleasing. Just let them fight and this Third Master will leave after I have a good fight."

DongFang JingLei laughed as his eyes turned serious, "The both of them are not a match for Third Master Yu. Let JingLei exchange a few moves with Third Master. If JingLei is lacking in any way, I hope that Third Master will show me some mercy."

Yu ManTian then said with dissatisfaction, "In a spar, of course we should give it our all without showing any mercy. Why are you acting so wishy-washy? Hurry and come at me!"

However, DongFang JingLei still remained respectful, taking a step back and stuffing the hem of his robes into his belt. Cupping his fists, he said, "Third Master Yu, please give me a few pointers!"

In that instant, the aura emanating from DongFang JingLei's body changed drastically. It was like the tall mountains and deep ocean, emanating a fearless attitude!

With an 'eh', Yu ManTian let out a laugh, "So, you actually have some skill and you are probably no weaker than this Third Master. It seems I finally met a good opponent!"

DongFang JingLei smiled slightly as his body darted forward suddenly. As Ling Tian noticed DongFang JingLei's footwork, Ling Tian realized that while he was charging in a straight path, every step he took would veer slightly to opposite directions equally. After every step, his speed would increase slightly. By the time he charged in front of Yu ManTian, his speed was already three times his original speed! What mystical footwork!

"Third Master, receive a punch of mine!" In mid-air, a loud roar sounded and DongFang JingLei's right fist struck out! In Yu ManTian and Ling Tian's eyes, they could clearly see that while this punch looked to be a straight punch, he actually let out a right hook first, then pulled it back before sending out his fierce punch!

That right hook had covered all possible areas where Yu ManTian could retreat to! While the attack seemed slow, Yu ManTian was already unable to avoid the attack. This attack of his was indeed like an all-in bet, the explosion of a flash flood! Observing this single punch, it was obvious that DongFang JingLei wanted to settle this fight with a single exchange!

While DongFang JingLei looked extremely refined, who would have thought that he was such a mad-man when fighting?!

Yu ManTian then let out a shout, "Good!" Making a half squat, he received the attack with a simple punch of his own. With his explosive temper, this direct confrontation was exactly what he wished for! Thus, his fighting spirit was further ignited!

"HONG!!" A loud explosion sounded as the two fists clashed with each other. The force from the fists sent a gust of wind in all directions, stirring up the dust around them.

DongFang JingLei knew that things were not turning out well, as Yu ManTian's strength was far above his expectations. Feeling a sweetness in his throat, he took seven to eight steps back before finally stabilizing himself. With a 'gudong' sound, the mouth of blood was swallowed back down as his suave face turned red.

At the same time, Yu ManTian was not in a good state either, taking five steps back and leaving five deep imprints behind. His chest rose and fell heavily as he looked towards DongFang JingLei with an odd expression. He never imagined that this mild-looking fellow in front of him would have such strength!

While DongFang JingLei retreated, his eyes were fixed on Yu ManTian's reaction. At this moment, he let out a bitter laugh and said, "Third Master is indeed a top-notch expert of the Yu Family. I have lost."

DongFang JingLei's original plan was for him to fake his full strength and exchange blows with Yu ManTian. With his World Defying Hidden Dragon Manual's true qi protection, he wouldn't suffer any injuries. Then, he would feign weakness and admit his defeat. At that time, he would be able to satisfy Yu ManTian's desire for a fight and protect the strength of his own family. At the same time, he would be able to observe from the side as Yu ManTian challenged the other families.

While Yu ManTian was an expert of the Yu family who had even defeated the world famous killer Ye BaiFei, DongFang JingLei was certain that his strength was definitely above Yu ManTian's. It was based on such confidence, and also the fear that a real conflict would arise if Yu ManTian fought the He brothers, that he accepted the fight personally. At the same time, he was also thrilled by the idea of a spar and disappointed about the lack of chances for him to spar with other experts. He was certain that this arrangement would be the best for both his enemy and himself.

Chapter 196: Approaching Smoky Thea

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT , Rock

What he didn't expect was that Yu ManTian's skills were actually at such a high level! He had already exerted all his available strength and was even using the unique skill of the DongFang Family, but all his strength was actually forced back by Yu ManTian to the point that his internal organs received a huge amount of damage! His original intention to feign weakness somehow became real, making him depressed beyond belief! All of this was based off an inaccurate intelligence report that made him greatly underestimate Yu ManTian.

The reason why Yu ManTian had such insane martial skills was because of his attitude of a martial arts fanatic. Six months ago when he dueled with Ye BaiFei, he won, but miserably with seven stab wounds. As the saying goes, 'one will bravely change when met with shame'. He had poured his heart and soul into training, experiencing a breakthrough and reaching the peak of the lower gold jade tier! On the way to Sky Bearing, he again suffered a loss under Ling Tian, thus making him more determined, and naturally his cultivation progressed insanely fast.

In an instant, DongFang JingLei had already lost, and seeing all the guards nearby him looking furious he immediately admitted defeat. In the event that one of them made a wrong comment and created a huge war, regardless who won or lost, bad blood with the Yu Family would be set in stone!

From Ling Tian's viewpoint as a spectator, the original intention of DongFang JingLei was clear. Putting himself in JingLei's shoes, this was the best strategy that JingLei could use. However, it was a mistake for JingLei to employ the techniques of the World Defying Hidden Dragon Manual. This only served to further fire up Yu ManTian into using his maximum strength, and so his plan backfired! But Ling Tian still had a good impression of DongFang JingLei. His act of forcibly swallowing down his blood was not to save face but to preserve his vitality. Furthermore, to admit defeat with such a graceful demeanor, just his attitude would earn the respect of others!

Yu ManTian panted a few times, before shouting out, "Awesome! Today's battle was so many times better than the one I had with that black dressed kid! The DongFang Family indeed lives up to its name! DongFang JingLei, your skills are superb, your fame definitely stems from your merit!"

DongFang JingLei could only laugh bitterly. To prevent a loss of vital energy, he had forcibly swallowed his blood, which was exceedingly harmful to him. Right now, his face was deathly pale as he spoke, "Since Third Master had enjoyed it, could I have the honor of inviting you for a cup of tea and to further improve our relations?" He might have been injured, but he didn't forget his original mission. Strike while the iron is hot, if he could befriend the Yu Family, then even a critical injury would be gladly taken by him!

Yu ManTian sized up him, before commenting, "It would be better if you go rest and recover first. This Third Master still has to visit the BeiMing's and the NanGong's. I hope that their experts would be at your standard at least. I'll bid farewell first!"

DongFang JingLei smiled as he gave a salute, "Then I shall not keep Third Master." His attitude was natural and unrestrained, as though no fight had taken place between them.

Ling Tian's face revealed a warm smile as he appraised DongFang JingLei. In his heart, the DongFang Family was greatly elevated. For a family to raise such a child, one could see that the family was not an ordinary one, at least far above the standards of the NanGong Family. It also seemed like the DongFang Family were a group of concealed talents.

DongFang JingLei also smiled at Ling Tian as he said, "JingLei will pay a visit to young noble Ling in the next few days, as it seems like young noble will be very busy today!"

Ling Tian laughed as he replied, "Your Highness is too polite." Deep in his heart, he was filled with elation; DongFang JingLei's eyes betrayed some of his thoughts, as though there was another meaning behind that. What purpose could he have?

After sending off Ling Tian and Yu ManTian, DongFang JingLei's face turned from pale white to ashen. He could no longer endure it and returned to his room to rest.

The Yu Family's cultivation methods were definitely not ordinary and were above the methods used by all the other Great Families. Even the well-known World Defying Hidden Dragon Manual wasn't a match! Looking at Yu ManTian's back, Ling Tian started to develop more plans of his own.

The next stop was the BeiMing Family, and the result was just as expected by Ling Tian; the top expert of their family only lasted for the time it took to drink a cup of tea under Yu ManTian's frenzied assault!

This gave Ling Tian a huge surprise. Yu ManTian's skills were a cut above the rest, to the point that he was only a notch lower than Ye QingChen who came from Beyond Heavens. However, Ling Tian never felt that Yu ManTian's martial arts had reached this current level!

After going through battles with the XiMen and DongFang Family, Yu ManTian still seemed to have defeated the BeiMing Family with ease! There was a limit to one's energy and strength, and while Yu ManTian's energy was pure and exquisite, it wasn't forged out of steel! However, he got fiercer the more he fought, which puzzled Ling Tian to no end. Based on his assumptions, Yu ManTian would have to spend some time to get rid of the BeiMing Family, then ending with a draw together in the fight with the NanGong Family.

However, Yu ManTian was like a lively dragon and an animated tiger, jumping about excitedly all over the place! This was completely different from Ling Tian's original assumptions, as his sources told him that these people should have cultivations similar to Ling Jian, or even more profound! The other time when he was fighting against Ling Jian, the battle was so bitter, so how could he be so relaxed after three consecutive rounds?

After they walked out from the BeiMing Family, Ling Tian passionately put his hands on Yu ManTian's shoulders, complimenting him nonstop, but secretly releasing a thin thread of spiritual sense and inserting it into his meridians. Surprisingly, he found out that although they had seen better days, Yu ManTian's injuries and fatigue were nowhere near as serious as he thought they would be. What was the reason behind this?

Ling Tian was only blindly looking at it from the point of pure martial arts and had come to a dead end in his thoughts. When Yu ManTian was facing those three experts, it was different from his battle with Ling Jian. When comparing notes, while they might be competitive and insist on fighting to the end, no one would resort to a life-and-death battle without a good reason.

However, Ling Jian and Yu ManTian were embroiled in a life and death battle the other time. Every move made was to reap the opponent's life, leading them to dance at the doors of death quite a few times! Furthermore, Ling Jian's movement techniques originated from Ling Tian and were ephemeral and unpredictable. His intangible killing intent was locked onto Yu ManTian, and that also had an adverse effect on his performance. As for all these duels, Yu ManTian constantly had the chance to recover. Also, since he kept winning, it caused his morale to soar towards unprecedented heights; so why would he feel tired?

Smoky Thea Tower was now right in front of them, but it had vastly changed from its current appearance a few days ago. It had been temporarily closed down and reorganized. Everyone at the lobby was discussing this incident, but no one knew what was going on.

Two huge banners, tens of feet long, were hung from the top of the roof. The golden words flashing on them were the size of half a room, and together they formed a complete sentence.

The first banner read, "Heroes from all eight directions converge," and the other banner read, "Banquet for all heroes under Heavens," and at the bottom was written "Smoky Thea awaits your presence, do you dare come?" Only when someone came closer could they see what was written on a red cloth and hung on the wall below the two banners.

"Hearing that all heroes under the heavens have gathered in Sky Bearing, we of humble backgrounds are excited beyond belief. The fame of the seven countries and Eight Great Families has rung far and wide. To show our hospitality, Smoky Thea will not be opening for daily reservations, but instead is offering rooms free of charge for those of the Eight Great Families! We hope that this will create a story that will be talked about in Sky Bearing for the next millennia to come, the honor of having such experts residing in our place. To all heroes, we hope to see you here!" Written below this was the location for everyone to gather, the lobby.

"All free! My grandma, this Smoky Thea really has got the money. This is no ordinary brothel!" Yu ManTian couldn't help but whisper, and even the Xue brothers couldn't help but let out an expression of shock.

Only Ling Tian smiled bitterly, his original plan was to ask Gu XiYan to empty out the surrounding places around Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, but he didn't expect that woman to actually lock down the entire Smoky Thea Tower for this matter! To think that she could raise up such a fuss in just a day and night! Such resolution and determination made Ling Tian extremely pleased; this Gu XiYan was definitely someone who could get things done!

By doing so, this would cause the different influences to have misgivings as to what Smoky Thea was planning. But whether they felt suspicion or apprehension, so long as one family moved in, the rest of them would rush to move in as well!

While this might be a trap, in front of the heroes under heavens, this was a matter of face that a great family couldn't afford to throw away! This was especially so for the words written on the red cloth, "Smoky Thea awaits your presence, do you dare come?" This was a blatant provocation, as though telling everyone, "Those who do not have the guts to even stay here might as well tuck their tails and go home!"

Chapter 197: Gain Some, Lose Some

Translator: DavidT Editor: DavidT , Rock

Why won't I dare to? Dammit!" As Third Master Yu saw the last two phrases, he flew into a rage immediately, "Xue Leng, pack up immediately when we return. We will move to this darn Smoky Thea Tower. Regardless of what they are scheming, will this daddy here be afraid? We are the heroes and valiant knights of the pugilistic world!"

Xue Leng and Xue Fei looked at each other without making a single sound. Looking at the red cloth, they both knew that things wouldn't end well. With the explosive temper of their Third Master, he would be set off by the smallest thing. As long as he saw the sign, he would definitely move into the Smoke Thea Tower, even if he knew that he would lose his head in the night! With only Third Master Yu being present, it was akin to the monkey ruling the cave when the tiger is absent! While the little princess was present, she was obviously unable to persuade Third Master Yu. The both of them could not help but sigh in their hearts!

My dear family head, of all people, why did you have to send this ancestor to Sky Bearing? If we allow him to continue to do as he pleases, someone will die for sure! This Third Master is the best at creating trouble and is a complete troublemaker!

With a stomach full of anger and excitement from his victories, Third Master Yu gallantly rushed to the inn where the NanGong Family was staying. Without a second thought, he kicked the door down and charged in! Then, he flew into an outrage like a tiger among a flock of sheep.

NanGong TianHu, who had an equally explosive temper, also jumped out in rage. Like two mad bulls, they ran amok in the inn, causing NanGong TianLong, who was in hiding, to change his hiding place three times!

The face-off between the two of them was like heavenly lightning meeting earthly flames, with the sound of their clashing fists ringing throughout the whole inn. At the very end, both of them only attacked without guarding, taking turns punching each other. The two top-notch experts acted completely like street ruffians tangled in a fist fight.

After a full hour, victory and defeat finally became obvious. NanGong TianHu lay on the floor with bruises all over and his robes in tatters, panting heavily with his eyes still filled with a crazed fighting intent. However, he could no longer get back up.

As for Third Master Yu, he was still as steady as a mountain and bursting out with laughter. However, his whole face was filled with bruises, with swelling all over his head, and his silk robes had been transformed into beggar's rags. A bruise could be seen on the corner of his lips, and even breathing would make him feel pain. However, a look of excitement and satisfaction could be seen on his face!

Such a battle was completely to the liking of Third Master Yu. Even when he left, he still looked at NanGong TianHu with a trace of reluctance.

That night, Ling Tian lay in bed thinking about the things that had happened today. His mood was a complete mess, and he didn't have a clue as to how he could start organizing his thoughts. The gentle moonlight crept into the room silently, with the sky being filled with the dreamy white light. Ling Chen was curled up in his embrace like an obedient kitten, deep in her dreams. Her jade-like arms wrapped around Ling Tian's neck tightly with a sweet and blessed look on her face.

My plan to let Third Master Yu fight all the four main families shouldn't be too bad, right? Even if the Yu Family's head knows about this, he will probably agree with me!

In life, for everything that is gained, something must be lost. When Ling Tian used Yu ManTian to suppress the various powers, he also pushed the Yu Family's prestige to the peak at the same time!

The Yu Family did indeed live up to their reputation of being the number one great family! A random martial arts fanatic, Third Master Yu, was actually able to defeat all the top-notch experts of the various powers, leaving them without the chance to fight back at all! After tonight, this thought would permeate into the hearts of all the heroes in the continent. The prestige of the Yu Family would definitely rise up another notch after what went on today. This was something that Ling Tian didn't want to see happen!

However, Ling Tian had no choice but to do this. First, with the various powers gathered in Sky Bearing, the situation was extremely delicate. Every single power was beginning to get restless as they all had been thinking that they were number one in the world. Furthermore, the ties between the great families were complicated with many years of accumulated grudges. If Ling Tian didn't suppress them from the start to keep them in their place, they would inevitably break out into chaos. As long as two parties started a battle, the already highly-charged atmosphere would definitely break out into the flames of conflict. If that happened there would certainly be no turning back. Thus, Ling Tian had to weaken all of their strengths to a state where it was within his control! Finally, Ling Tian also needed a party to attract the attention of everyone. The number three figure in the Yu Family, Yu ManTian, was without a doubt the most suitable person!

After Yu ManTian created so much trouble, the pride of all the so-called 'number one' experts would definitely be kept under control. As long as Yu ManTian stayed in the Sky Bearing City, none of them would dare act with unbridled aggression! At the very least, they would no longer be as unrestrained as before.

Another benefit was the fact that Ling Tian gained a rough understanding of the strengths of the different families. The only pity was the fact that he failed to witness the fight with the XiMen Family because he had to comfort Yu BingYan. Ling Tian was extremely curious about what kind of a person would have such an 'eye-catching' name!

After showing off his invincible might, Third Master Yu was naturally extremely delighted and had come over to find Ling Tian for a celebration. Actually, the celebration was just an excuse, and the real reason was his desire for good wine. After a few rounds of drinking, Old Madam Ling, Duke Ling and Ling Zhan also rushed over to exchange pleasantries with Yu ManTian before leaving. When they left, they instructed Ling Tian to prepare himself as they were going to enter the palace for a celebratory banquet because Consort LingRan was pregnant again.

Hearing this piece of 'good' news, Ling Tian was stunned for a moment. This piece of news reminded Ling Tian that his aunt was in the imperial family of the Sky Bearing Empire. In his future plans, he would definitely end up harming Ling Ran, Princess JiaoYue, and this unborn baby. Just what should he do? Choose his family? His own ambitions? This was an extremely difficult decision!

Ling Tian shut his eyes and let out a long sigh. After a long while, he finally decided to not think about it anymore for the moment. Things will definitely turn out fine in the end. Why do I have to worry so much about it now?

Just when he was about to fall asleep, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind and he couldn't help but be startled. Ling Tian was suddenly reminded about how he was drugged before he was born. As a mere successor of the Ling Family, he already had met with such treatment. With his aunt carrying the Emperor's son, would she also face something like that?

Ling Tian knew that his aunt's greatest regret was the lack of a son. Now that she was pregnant, she would definitely place all of her hopes with this child. If someone were to come up with a scheme and cause her to lose her child, Ling Ran would suffer a devastating blow! With Ling Ran's personality, she probably wouldn't be able to endure the trauma!

I must definitely visit the palace soon, Ling Tian thought to himself as he shut his eyes.

The next morning at dawn, Yu ManTian, who had gotten drunk again, didn't dare wait for Ling Tian to visit him with fragrant wine. As soon as the sun was up, he rushed the Xue brothers to pack up their things and move to the Smoky Thea Tower. With him being the number one hero in the Sky Bearing City, he was thinking that he must definitely pay a visit to the Smoky Thea Tower!

Helpless, Xue Leng could only accompany Yu ManTian to the Smoky Thea Tower after seeking instructions from Yu BingYan. However, since Yu BingYan's identity was not publicized yet. Thus, she made use of this fact to stay at the Ling residence.

At the front of the group was the spirited and energetic Third Master Yu. At the back were the glum-looking guards of the Yu Family. As for the female guards, they naturally stayed with Yu BingYan at the Ling residence. The male guards were all assigned to Yu ManTian, making them all extremely displeased.

However, no one expected the fact that the first family to move to the Smoky Thea Tower wasn't the Yu Family, but the NanGong Family! This made Yu ManTian extremely depressed, almost wanting to find NanGong TianHu for another battle!

After the battle yesterday, the NanGong family received news of the Smoky Thea Tower inviting all the heroes of the continent, with opinions of those from the NanGong Family being divided. But right at that moment, NanGong Yu said, "Since the Smoky Thea Tower dares to invite all the heroes of the continent, there definitely won't be any problems. If something happens, the Smoky Thea Tower and the whole Sky Bearing Empire would definitely suffer attacks from the whole continent! At that time, no empire or family, including the Yu Family, would be able to stop the joint revenge of the various powers! With the Smoky Thea Tower being so provocative, Yu ManTian from the Yu Family will definitely lose his cool and be the first to move in. As long as he moves in, all other powers will definitely move in as well, for fear of looking weak. If we end up being the last to move in, we will definitely be belittled by the others. Since no one else has moved in yet, why don't we take the chance and be the first ones? At that time, we will be able to make our NanGong Family stand out from the crowd!

NanGong TianLong raised his thumb up in praise and agreed with this idea. So the NanGong Family actually moved into the Smoky Thea Tower that evening. Even the heavily injured NanGong TianHu forced himself to walk into the Smoky Thea Tower. Even though Yu ManTian rushed to move into the Smoky Thea Tower, he still ended up in second place.