Chapter 528: Chapter 173: Ninefold Blast Blade, Born Taiyang’s Child, Li Ping’an of Divine Wood Hall

Li Yuan, Zhenyan Xue, and the guest Zhenyan Xiong all smiled as they watched this scene.

Zhenyan Xiong praised, "Truly worthy of being the natural Son of the Sun. Walking within three months is something only the Saint King in history has achieved."

He looked intently at Xiaohuang.

To him, this boy was destined to be extraordinarily powerful, and he himself would hand over the Barbarian King’s Axe to this boy, watching him become the new Barbarian King.

Compared to Li Yuan, Zhenyan Xiong preferred Zhenyan Huang to become the Barbarian King.

After all, Li Yuan wasn’t white-skinned with red eyes; he was a ball of fire that could make any Ice Barbarian submit, yet he was ultimately not a true Barbarian.

...

Meanwhile, in the Mianzhou Dao Garden Celestial Mansion, far from the Frozen Soil and even Cloud Mountain Path.

The trees were lush green, the flowers blooming in full, vibrant glory.

The strange sound of buzzing insects could faintly be heard.

Brightly colored butterflies, their wings holding a massive amount of poison, danced lightly among the exotic flowers and grasses.

Here, behind the Triple Gate of the Divine Wood Hall...

A carriage was slowly entering through the city gate.

The city guards were mechanical in their movements, eyes vacant, yet parted to either side as the carriage curtain was lifted.

The curtain was then lowered again, and the woman inside withdrew her gaze.

And in that brief moment of dimming light, her calm expression instantly turned joyful.

She gently touched the letter in her arms, unable to contain the joy in her eyes.

’This is wonderful, simply wonderful, my husband is actually alive, my husband is actually alive...’

Gu Yaojue was so excited she wanted to shout, but only did so when she was alone in the carriage.

At this moment, she was utterly happy, utterly thrilled.

She couldn’t resist telling Cui Huayin, telling Jing Shuixiang, telling Li Ping’an, telling everyone associated with that man: he’s still alive!

The man who forged a legendary weapon is still alive!

Not only alive, but he has also broken through to the Fifth Grade!

’This is wonderful, simply wonderful.’

Gu Yaojue was overwhelmed with joy.

In this solitary delight, the carriage soon came to a stop.

She alighted from the carriage, only to see a haughty young man dressed in fine clothes charging from afar...

Even before he arrived, the stench of blood hit her in the face.

"Aunt Yao!"

The young man spun and leaped off his horse.

His black hair flying wildly gave Gu Yaojue a momentary illusion, as if she saw that man in his youth.

"Ping’an, you’re back? How did you end up covered in the smell of blood?"

"Oh! I killed some people, don’t know where they’re from. The Lotus Sect people keep wanting to kill me, so I spread the word as bait, and a group of them showed up, several of whom were Sixth Grade. But..."

Li Ping’an showed a pained expression, "Weak... they’re just too weak, not satisfying at all."

With that, he grinned, showing a mouthful of gleaming white teeth, and smiled, "I really miss the old man. It’s like only the old man ever gave me such a big setback...

He made me think the world out there was terrifying, but when I went out, all I saw were weaklings, not a single worthy opponent."

Gu Yaojue said, "Your father just cares about you."

"I know, I know." Li Ping’an said, "The old man feared I’d become arrogant and reckless, not knowing the heights of the heavens, so he had to beat me down harshly for so long."

With that, he clapped his hands and said, "As it turns out, every method others could use to beat me, the old man already utilized. Loneliness... it’s so lonely..."

Gu Yaojue wanted to say, "Your father is still alive," but held back, choosing instead the role of a senior, saying, "Ping’an, though you have great talent, don’t ever get careless, don’t disappoint your father’s painstaking efforts."

Li Ping’an’s lips curled into a somewhat domineering smile as he said, "Aunt Yao, don’t be fooled by this look; it’s just a mask. The real me is cautious and humble, never underestimating an enemy."

Gu Yaojue playfully scoffed and said, "A mask, huh? I bet you’ve never taken off that mask. How about you take it off and let Aunt take a look?"

Li Ping’an laughed heartily and said, "Aunt Yao, next time, definitely next time."

With that, he mounted his horse again and headed deeper into the Divine Wood Hall.

Gu Yaojue was about to turn away when she heard the sound of horse hooves returning behind her.

She turned to see it was Li Ping’an coming back.

"What’s wrong, Ping’an?" Gu Yaojue always had patience for that man’s son.

Li Ping’an frowned slightly and then spoke in a lowered voice, "Aunt Yao, I know you’re in charge of the city defense of the Triple Gate.

Well... lately... have there been any outsiders in our city?

I’m talking about really strong outsiders."

Gu Yaojue was momentarily stunned and said, "No.

Ping’an, did you sense something?"

Li Ping’an said thoughtfully, "I always feel like someone is watching me.

On my way back after killing those people, someone was watching me...

And now... that person is still watching."

Gu Yaojue quickly scanned the surroundings, but found no trace of anyone.

Besides, this was the core area of the Divine Wood Hall. With countless experts residing here, who could possibly sneak in unnoticed and still be watching Li Ping’an?

She warily watched for a while but saw no sign of anything, then asked, "Ping’an, what about now?"

Li Ping’an gave a wry smile, "Still watching me.

I can sense him...

I can even feel he knows that I sensed him.

But he’s still watching me."

Gu Yaojue said without hesitation, "Go find your master, right now!"

She accompanied Li Ping’an deeper into the Divine Wood Hall, arriving shortly outside a certain aerial hall of the White Bamboo Bell Tower.