"A sixteen-year-old boy, if he has the strength to kill Elder Zhou Yuan, must be one of the top twenty experts on the New Dragon List. But those around the twentieth are extremely unlikely. Family Head, could it be that the young man who came to Big Market City with Yang Wanyi is one of the top ten New Dragons?"

The black-robed elder did not look at the corpse of the guard captain on the ground, and a cold light flashed in his somber eyes as he spoke.

"I haven’t heard that girl being close with the top ten New Dragons."

Zhouyan shook his head, said in a deep voice, "Moreover, with Qian Yuan’s temperament, once he knew someone intercepted Yang Wanyi halfway, he wouldn’t swallow the insult quietly. He would have brought people to storm the mansion long ago. Since nothing has happened, it seems Elder Zhou Yuan and the others missed Yang Wanyi."

"These useless fools, I’ll hold them accountable when they return!"

With a heavy cold snort, Zhouyan showed a look of anger. Yang Dingtian couldn’t leave Dayang City, and he thought this plan was foolproof. Now the second-ranked Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance, Han Xuan, was already heavily injured. If they could capture Yang Wanyi, then in this Business Alliance Conference, it was inevitable for the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance to take the first position on the commerce throne, and they could also acquire such a stunning beauty.

He was very clear about the importance of this Business Alliance Conference to the Heavenly Position Business Line. As long as the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance ascended to the first commerce alliance position, coupled with the Crown Prince’s power, the other commerce forces would quickly be dismantled. By then, in the Canglang Dynasty, no one would be able to threaten the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance’s position. Wealth and beauty would all be in Zhouyan’s control.

However, nothing ever goes perfectly according to plan, and something went wrong at the crucial moment. How could he not be angry?

"Family Head, what should we do now?"

The black-robed elder’s eyelids slightly moved as he asked.

"The Crown Prince has a deep-seated hatred for Dayang Mansion, and now the Dayang Commerce Alliance is our only threat."

Zhouyan clasped his hands behind his back, glanced at the garden filled with vibrant life, and harshly said, "Elder Qi Yuan, I don’t want to see Yang Wanyi at tomorrow’s Business Alliance Conference."

"Family Head, rest assured, since Yang Wanyi will block our Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance’s path, she shouldn’t remain in the world. She won’t see the sun tomorrow morning."

A needle-like cold light flashed in the black-robed elder’s eyes as he rasped.

Hearing this, Zhouyan nodded slightly and, thinking of Yang Wanyi’s alluring figure, licked his lips with a lewd glint in his eyes, and looked at the black-robed elder, saying:

"By the way. Elder Qi Yuan, with your strength, you should be able to bring her back alive, right?"

The black-robed elder frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "At the Dayang Commerce Alliance base, there’s only Qian Yuan as the expert, as long as we aren’t discovered by him, it shouldn’t be difficult."

"Good, I hope to see Yang Wanyi in the room tonight. This girl always had a proud demeanor, I want her to know, there’s no woman I, Zhouyan, can’t have."

Zhouyan grinned savagely, he naturally knew that others secretly called him a rake, but as long as they got through this Business Alliance Conference, the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance would become the number one commerce alliance in the Canglang Dynasty. By then, those who said such things would all die.

...

After the banquet ended, Elder Qian arranged accommodation for Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi, allowing them to rest.

The entire Dayang Commerce Alliance base was calm and peaceful, showing no sign of the impending storm.

The Dayang Mansion base covered a thousand acres, with numerous buildings erected, and a lake spanning a thousand meters lay within, like a bright mirror.

On the lakeside, rows of green willows were planted, and groups of beautiful maidens passed by, with soft voices, graceful postures, and with the green willows reflected in the lake, forming a stunning scene.

On the path beside the emerald lake, Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi walked side by side.

"Waner, how confident are you about taking first place in this Business Alliance Conference?" Looking at the sparkling lake, Luo Feng asked.

Yang Wanyi frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said frankly, "If there’s no interference from the Crown Prince’s forces, over seventy percent. But if Zhouyan received benefits from the Crown Prince, chances are less than sixty percent. Especially in the first competition, we don’t know what treasure they’ll bring."

Luo Feng nodded, his eyes moved slightly, having already made a decision.

"Don’t worry, even if we lose the first round, in the second appraisal event and the third platform martial arts contest, I’ll do my best to win."

Yang Wanyi smiled, her beautiful eyes looked at Luo Feng, and she lightly pursed her tempting red lips, suddenly saying:

"Husband, do you have plans tonight?"

"After the battle with Elder Zhou Yuan, I gained some insights, planning to digest them now," Luo Feng replied.

"Truly a cultivation maniac." Yang Wanyi pouted her red lips.

Luo Feng noticed Yang Wanyi hesitating, stopped walking, and gently smiled: "Do you need something?"

Yang Wanyi reached out, picked a slightly yellowed willow leaf, flicked her fingers, making it fly out and create a long water line on the lake, turning back to smile:

"It’s your first time in Big Market City, want me to show you around this commercial city? The night is the busiest time in Big Market City. I promise you won’t be disappointed."

Luo Feng pondered for a moment, the Heavenly Position Business Line failed the ambush, surely they won’t let it go easily. Familiarizing himself with Big Market City early on may uncover something useful, so he nodded and said:

"Alright, I do want to get acquainted with Big Market City. I’ll trouble you then."

"Hehe, you’re a guest, I should host you properly."

Yang Wanyi appeared very happy, covering her red lips with her jade-like hand, her laughter causing her body to sway like a flower, revealing heart-stirring curves. Combined with her exquisitely flawless face, she was charming beyond measure, making it impossible for others to take their eyes off her.

Luo Feng took a deep breath, calming the heat in his heart, and said with a smile:

"Then I won’t stand on ceremony."

"Let’s go, after traveling for a day, you must be tired too." Yang Wanyi smiled gently and led the way.

Luo Feng’s gaze rested on Yang Wanyi’s enticing figure, feeling a slight warmth on his face, he couldn’t help but shake his head and followed behind her.

Elder Qian arranged for Luo Feng to stay at a place called Purple Sun Garden, located deep within the residence. The environment was tranquil, and seeing the name involuntarily reminded Luo Feng of Purple Sun School, bringing a sense of familiarity to his heart.

Yang Wanyi escorted Luo Feng to Purple Sun Garden, gave some reminders about going out at night, and then took her leave.

Luo Feng entered the courtyard alone, which was clean and tidy, without a single fallen leaf on the ground. The flowerbeds were full of vibrant flowers in bloom, infusing the air with a faint fragrance.

After a brief look around, Luo Feng found a clear spot and sat down cross-legged.

Although he had been traveling all day, he didn’t feel tired and was ready to seize the time for cultivation.

The battle with Elder Zhou Yuan the previous day ended in victory by sheer luck. If the opponent had been more cautious and not injured by the Spring Breeze-as-Heart-Wills Saber, it could have been a different outcome.

Luo Feng disliked this sense of uncertainty. To avoid it, the only way was to improve his strength quickly.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng relaxed and took out the saber technique secret manual left by Elder Huang, placing it on his knees.

The more he studied, the more he realized the importance of theory. The Spring Breeze-as-Heart-Wills Saber was an earth-level martial arts technique, and not just any ordinary one. The rapid progress in mastering it owed much to this manual recording Elder Huang’s lifelong cultivation insights.

Whenever he had time, Luo Feng would take out this manual and study it thoroughly, integrating its contents into his own understanding. His insights into saber techniques became increasingly profound, comparable to those of masters who had delved into saber techniques for decades. Perhaps influenced by this, his saber cultivation became all the more effortless.

Immersing himself in the content of the manual, Luo Feng gradually lost track of time.

Time passed, the sun gradually slanted to the west, and before he knew it, evening had arrived.

Swish!

Luo Feng woke from his trance, his eyes flickering open as a sharp aura burst forth, silently parting the air ahead as if something had cleaved through it.

Swish!

Standing up without any visible movement, Emperor Yan’s Sky-breaking Saber was unsheathed, emitting a cold, white light that extended outward, rippling the air with transparent waves.

Luo Feng looked up, the decorative rock formation opposite trembled slightly, splitting open with incredibly smooth cuts, and in the sky, a cloud, as if made of tofu, divided in half, unable to reconnect.

"It seems I wasn’t wrong; the realm of Saber Dao plays a crucial role in saber cultivation."

Holding Emperor Yan’s Sky-breaking Saber, Luo Feng clearly felt that the level of the Spring Breeze-as-Heart-Wills Saber had improved several notches.

The Spring Breeze-as-Heart-Wills Saber is divided into three realms.

The first realm: Unsheathed Saber without Sound, killing with saber Qi the instant the saber is drawn;

The second realm: Spring Breeze Drizzle, where the saber Qi feels like a spring breeze, making its killing intent undetectable as it silently takes lives, with increased power and speed;

The third realm: controlling the saber with Yuan Qi, killing from a thousand meters away, at will. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Originally, Luo Feng’s Spring Breeze-as-Heart-Wills Saber had only reached a Small Success, with sound still emitted upon drawing the saber. Now, the sound had become almost inaudible, and the saber Qi more solid, only a step away from fully mastering the first realm, achieving the stage of Unsheathed Saber without Sound.

Exhaling a deep breath of turbid air, Luo Feng sheathed Emperor Yan’s Sky-breaking Saber and looked at the secret manual in his hand, murmuring to himself: "I didn’t expect the effect of saber theory to be greater than I imagined, saving me a lot of cultivation time. I’ve only read a third of the manual so far; if I fully master it, the Great Achievement in Momentum is just around the corner!"

Of course, this was merely Luo Feng’s speculation; whether it would come true could only be known once the cultivation was complete in the future.

Thump, thump, thump...

At this moment, a gentle knock came from outside the courtyard, accompanied by Yang Wanyi’s gentle and melodious voice: "Husband, are you still cultivating?"

Luo Feng glanced up at the sky, seeing only the remnants of the setting sun casting its glow from the western horizon.

"It’s already evening..."

Raising his eyebrows, Luo Feng recalled the appointment with Yang Wanyi earlier in the day, put away the secret manual, and was about to open the courtyard door when he stopped after a few steps.

Glancing at the dust-covered clothing he wore, Luo Feng curled his lips and said:

"Wanyi, please wait a moment."