Chapter 1249: Chapter 11: Pearl Fruit of the Violet Tribulation (Part 2)

He adjusted himself once again, removed the prohibition at the front door, and was about to step out of the cave mansion when suddenly a clear Qingyu sound echoed from outside. Upon carefully listening, he shouted, "Which old friend has arrived?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, there was a hearty laugh, and a tall figure strode in.

This person wore a short-sleeved blue robe, carried a bamboo basket on his back, and his hair and beard were disheveled, as if they hadn’t been groomed in a long time. Seeing Yong Fu, he lifted his long hair from his forehead with both hands and laughed, "Brother Yong, I passed by and wanted to ask you for a cup of wine. Didn’t expect to wait ten days!"

Yong Fu was taken aback, then exclaimed joyfully, "So it’s Brother Jiang! How did you get here? Come in quickly and sit down."

The man was not shy, he went inside and sat down, "In recent days, I received the sixth prince’s mandate to capture An E Demon King who stole the secret map. I chased him all the way to Beimo Sea Realm. Although I am skilled on land, once he entered the sea, I was helpless. Since E Mountain Sect is nearby, I thought to ask Brother Yong if you would join me in capturing the demon."

Yong Fu sighed slightly, with a hint of apology, "Brother Jiang, your timing is unfortunate. In half a month, I must engage in a duel and cannot leave right now. Once this is over, I will join you."

Jiang Daoist seemed puzzled, then suddenly realized, "Has another Nascent Soul been achieved in Divine House Mountain?"

Yong Fu shook his head, "No, it’s Master Shen’s nephew who has returned."

Jiang Daoist’s expression changed slightly, "Is it Master Shen from Han Yuan Sect?"

Yong Fu replied, "Exactly, his nephew just returned and wants to duel me, to determine the ownership of the immortal city."

Jiang Daoist asked, "Do you have confidence?"

Yong Fu confidently said, "Ten days ago I wouldn’t dare say. But Zhang Daoist, confident in his profound Daoist cultivation, gave me time to prepare. Now I’ve taken a ’Purple Tribulation Fruit’ and borrowed a protective Dharma Treasure from Daoist Fang, so I have a good chance of winning."

"Purple Tribulation Fruit?"

Jiang Daoist looked at Yong Fu in shock, "Brother Yong, you truly are bold, using such a supreme treasure? Just one of these is worth half an immortal city."

Yong Fu gently stroked his beautiful beard, smiling, "Treasures are meant to be used, otherwise they are worthless. I went through great lengths to find it, just to deal with formidable foes. As long as I maintain the position of immortal city master, I might find even better treasures with time."

Jiang Daoist laughed heartily, "Interesting, interesting, I, who have nothing to do with this, must stay to see what kind of opponent forces Brother Yong to risk his family fortune."

Iron Soldier Mountain, Suxing Valley.

Since the duel between Zhang Yan and Yong Fu would take place here, as the duel date approached, the valley became extraordinarily lively. Rainbows fluttered across the sky, light flashed around, and a tunneling light occasionally swept by, as sect leaders from various factions in Divine House Mountain made their way here.

Sun Tong, the Sect Leader of Xuyi Sect, stood smiling in the valley, personally welcoming guests.

His third son, Sun Xiucheng, with an apparent disdain, said, "Father, you are a sect leader as well. Why cater to these people?"

Sun Tong scolded, "Shut up! Our Xuyi Sect has merely over ten disciples. Without befriending fellow Daoists, how can we stand firm in Wushan?"

Sun Xiucheng muttered, "Isn’t it absurd for Master Yong to duel in our mountain gate territory? If Master Yong wins, it’s fine. But if he loses, True Master Zhang might turn on our Wu family."

Sun Tong yelled, "Shut up! What do you know? Master Yong’s Dao Technique is profound, and he possesses many treasures from the immortal city. How could he lose? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Xuyi Sect, stop talking nonsense. If the people from E Mountain Sect hear this, even I won’t be able to protect you!"

Sun Xiucheng shrugged, "Didn’t you say you have a good relationship with Bai Jiyin? You can’t even protect your son, so I doubt that friendship. Xuyi Sect should just disband early."

To outsiders, Sun Tong and Bai Jiyin seemed to have a good relationship, but in reality, it wasn’t so. Sun Tong thickened his skin in various ways to curry favor, even thinking of sending his daughter to become a Daoist couple with Bai Jiyin, but Bai Jiyin barely acknowledged him. Now, his son’s words pierced his hidden pain, making him angry and embarrassed. He shouted, "You unfilial son, get out of my sight, don’t let me see you again!"

"Leave then, don’t look for me to come back."

Sun Xiucheng was not afraid of his father, he unfolded his body, summoned a Xuan Guang, and flew up to the sky. Mid-air, his eyes turned around. After looking at a high peak to the north, he activated his mana and flew there.

An hour later, he arrived at the Han Yuan Sect’s mountain gate. He cupped his hands to the disciple guarding the mountain, "Fellow Daoist, please inform Uncle Chu that a disciple of Xuyi Sect is here on the Sect Leader’s order."

The guarding disciple, upon hearing this, dared not delay and immediately went to report. In just half the duration of an incense stick, Chu Daoist flew out on a cloud of smoke and light.

Sun Xiucheng chuckled, "Uncle Chu, long time no see, your cultivation has become even more refined."

Chu Daoist recognized Sun Xiucheng, having met him a few times, and said kindly, "So it’s Nephew Sun. What brings you here today?"

Sun Xiucheng giggled, cupping his hands, "Uncle Chu, I boldly ask, has anyone from the thirty-seven sects of Divine House Mountain come to pay respects to Master Zhang since he became the Pavilion Master of Han Yuan?"

Chu Daoist was taken aback, furrowing his brows, "Why do you ask this?"

Sun Xiucheng’s expression turned serious, bowing respectfully, "I came today to announce that our Xuyi Sect is willing to serve Han Yuan Sect as our master."

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