Chu Yang smiled calmly and said, "I was the one who destroyed the Tianyan Sect. If I really cared about wealth and glory, why would I come back here?"
Nie Fengyun didn't believe him. Although he had only been in the mortal world for about a year, he had heard of the Tianyan Sect, a very powerful sect with possibly even saints among its ranks. How could someone of Chu Yang's age possibly destroy the Tianyan Sect?
Thinking Chu Yang didn't believe him, Nie Fengyun asked earnestly, "Do you not believe me?"
But Chu Yang didn't answer this time; he simply smiled faintly.
Seeing that Chu Yang wasn't buying it, Nie Fengyun was exasperated and resorted to pestering him persistently.
He followed Chu Yang closely, constantly shaking his body.
The vigorous shaking made Chu Yang feel pain, and he eventually agreed to the guy's request.
After all, Nie Fengyun had truly taken care of him these past few months, and a single meal wasn't enough to repay that kindness.
Chu Yang felt lost; he didn't know what to do with his future.
Without the Supreme Bone and with his Dao Palace shattered, he had almost no chance of cultivating.
But with Nannan in the Immortal Realm, he no longer needed to worry much. His only remaining obsession was avenging the murder of his parents years ago.
But how could he avenge them without the ability to cultivate? Now, he just wanted to wait until Nannan had succeeded in her cultivation and returned to find him. This was his only attachment and hope.
Since he didn't know when Nannan would return, he might as well stay with this guy for a while. After all, he owed Nie Fengyun his life; he couldn't be that petty.
So, the top-tier scion from the Immortal Realm and the broken cultivator from the mortal realm ended up teaming up. Their days started getting better and better.
With a hunting expert like Chu Yang around, Nie Fengyun never had to experience hunger again.
As time went on, Chu Yang's injuries gradually healed, though the damage to his Dao Palace was irreparable.
The two traveled together, crossing many mountains and rivers, seeing sights Chu Yang had never seen before.
Although their days were simple and devoid of any luxurious splendor, they were carefree and happy.
However, now that they no longer had to worry about basic needs, Nie Fengyun's restless heart grew uneasy again.
After pondering for a long time, he thought: as a descendant of the Longevity Clan from the Immortal Realm, how could he be satisfied so easily? If he returned to the Immortal Realm having merely gotten by, wouldn't he be a laughingstock?
He needed to prove himself, to show that he could thrive in the mortal world on his own.
He didn't aim to become an emperor ruling over countless clans, but he wanted his own house, a vehicle, and servants at the very least.
Without these, how could he return to the Immortal Realm with any dignity?
But to achieve these things, he needed a lot of money.
Though Chu Yang's roasted meat was delicious, it only solved their immediate hunger. Life was about striving for dignity and face.
Relying on the meager income from Chu Yang's daily hunting would take years to achieve these goals.
He didn't have that kind of time.
Thinking of this, Nie Fengyun couldn't help but recall the Tianyan Sect that had been destroyed.
Despite being a supreme sect in the mortal world for thousands of years, the Tianyan Sect had numerous treasures and top-tier techniques. Just obtaining one could fetch a fortune and help him realize his plans.
"Chu Yang, why don't we go to the Tianyan Sect? Maybe we can find some treasures there. Instead of idling around every day, let's look for some excitement."
Nie Fengyun immediately shared his idea with Chu Yang.
Hearing this, Chu Yang gave him a sidelong glance. The Tianyan Sect had been destroyed for a while now; its treasures were probably long gone, looted by other cultivators. What was left would likely be just ruins.
...
Since Chu Yang had destroyed the Tianyan Sect, countless hidden cultivators had set their sights on it.
The place had been searched countless times, not only for top-tier techniques but even every blade of grass was dug up as if it were a celestial herb.
Even the burial grounds of successive sect leaders and elders were dug up by cultivators.
At this moment, the Tianyan Sect's ancestral graves had been excavated, leaving nothing of value behind.
When Chu Yang and Nie Fengyun arrived at the Tianyan Sect and saw the ruins before them, they couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow.
Seeing the unearthed graves and the pits where the ashes were once buried, their lips twitched uncontrollably.
This was just too cruel.
The world of cultivation was far more brutal than the mortal world could imagine. Every cultivator was like a hungry wolf, revealing their most greedy side once they found something to eat.
Perhaps due to Nie Fengyun's extraordinary luck, he actually found a rare cultivation manual amidst the ruins.
Nie Fengyun was overjoyed, almost moved to tears with excitement. He ran to Chu Yang and exclaimed, "Chu Yang, our hard times are over!"
Before he could continue celebrating, the manual in his hand disappeared.
Several figures appeared in the sky above.
Three men and one woman, all extraordinarily handsome and beautiful.
The manual in Nie Fengyun's hand was snatched by these people.
A man in white robes played with the manual and said with a smile, "Unexpectedly, we've found something extra. This manual seems to be of a higher level than our sect's supreme Dao technique."
Hearing this, the others also showed expressions of excitement.
Nie Fengyun was furious and wanted to curse. This was the treasure he planned to sell for money, but now it was taken by these people.
However, he wasn't foolish. He could tell these people were cultivators, while he and Chu Yang were weaklings with no strength to resist. He could only use his mouth, not his fists.
"Miss, you must be a celestial being, so beautiful," Nie Fengyun said.
The woman was amused by Nie Fengyun's words and couldn't help but scrutinize him.
Although Nie Fengyun was ragged at the moment, his extraordinary temperament and appearance were still apparent.
Chu Yang figured this guy was trying to flatter his way into getting the manual back, but he underestimated Nie Fengyun's stubbornness.
Nie Fengyun continued, "Such a beautiful celestial being, why not stay and be my maid? In three years, when I ascend, I can take you to the Immortal Realm to experience the life there!"
As cultivators, they were naturally very proud, especially since the person before them was just a mortal, daring to ** their junior sister.
They were instantly enraged.
A male cultivator immediately kicked Nie Fengyun, sending him flying.
The young master of the Nie family was like a ball, coughing up blood and rolling on the ground several times before stopping.
Chu Yang was both angry and amused. After spending time with Nie Fengyun, he understood that this young master of the Nie family had a naturally obnoxious personality.
He didn't really want to take liberties with the women; he just wanted them to be his maids.
This was simply insulting and even more infuriating than taking liberties.
Chu Yang didn't expect this guy to still dare say such things in the face of cultivators. Mortals might just beat him up, but against cultivators, without any cultivation, he could very well be beaten to death.
The cultivators still weren't satisfied. One of them stepped on Nie Fengyun's face, rubbing it hard, and said, "Kneel, kowtow and apologize, then break an arm, and we'll let you go!"
Chu Yang knew how humiliating this was for Nie Fengyun, who valued his dignity so much.
He stepped forward and said coldly, "Enough, you've beaten him, don't go too far."