Chapter 1778: Chapter 1763: Shu Yan at a Loss

"Come, come! Cheers!"

"Everyone, bottoms up!"

...

At this moment, Shu Yan kept smiling, continually raising his glass in response.

"My Uncle Yunlong was my father’s dear friend during his lifetime, not related by blood but closer than brothers!

My father used to be an elder in Sacred Dragon City, considered a powerful warrior of Sacred Dragon City. However, once he ventured into an Ancient Relics and unfortunately fell there!"

"That time, it was thanks to my father taking a blow meant for my Uncle Yunlong. Otherwise, perhaps today, none of you would be seeing my Uncle Yunlong."

"After my father’s passing, my Uncle Yunlong has always treated me as his own. The bond between us is akin to that of father and son!"

"Although my Uncle Yunlong is not my biological father, these years, I have regarded him as my true father."

...

At this time, Shu Yan continuously spoke to the guests, recounting his relationship with Ou Yunlong, each time referring to him as Uncle Yunlong, and his voice grew louder and louder. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Every time he called out "Uncle Yunlong," a proud expression appeared on Shu Yan’s face, as though he could look down upon the world, towering over the heroes.

Shu Yan also clearly noticed that once these people learned about his deep relationship with Uncle Yunlong, their gaze toward him began to change.

It made the sense of pride in Shu Yan’s heart even stronger.

"My Uncle Yunlong..." Just as Shu Yan was about to continue talking about his Uncle Yunlong, his body suddenly trembled, and a look of surprise and doubt appeared on his face.

Soon, Shu Yan flipped his right wrist, and a Jade Scroll appeared in his hand, shining with a white glow.

Staring at the white light on the Jade Scroll, Shu Yan’s expression became even more puzzled, whispering softly, "Uncle Yunlong!"

At that moment, the guests saw Shu Yan suddenly take out the Jade Scroll with a bewildered expression and quietly called "Uncle Yunlong," they immediately fell silent.

He kept repeating "Uncle Yunlong," "Uncle Yunlong," could it be that Yunlong, Vice President Yunlong has arrived?

Or does Shu Yan truly have such a bond with Vice President Yunlong, that Yunlong misses him dearly after a brief absence?

So communicates with him?

Guests secretly imagined in their hearts.

Subsequently, Shu Yan placed the white-glowing Jade Scroll to his ear.

Soon, an angry elderly voice echoed: "Shu Yan, hurry to Sacred Dragon Hall!"

Upon hearing the angry voice and sensing the emotions within, Shu Yan’s face changed dramatically, a foreboding feeling arose in his heart.

"What’s wrong, Brother Shu!" A guest noticed Shu Yan’s face was no longer right and immediately asked.

"Nothing... nothing!" Shu Yan shook his head and said.

Then stood up, clasped his hands toward the guests, and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I sincerely apologize, I have an urgent matter and must excuse myself for a while."

"Oh, no worries, important matters take precedence, Brother Shu, go ahead!" A guest nodded to Shu Yan, appearing very understanding.

"Yes, Brother Shu, handle your business first, once done, we’ll drink heartily!" Another guest then added.

"I must take my leave now! Upon my return, I’ll surely accept a penalty of three cups!"

"Lord Shu, take care!"

...

After polite exchanges, Shu Yan dared not delay, weaving through a sea of banquet tables and bustling crowd, heading straight for Sacred Dragon Hall.

Soon, Shu Yan arrived at the entrance of Sacred Dragon Hall, the golden dragon-shaped door wide open like a roaring dragon, and Shu Yan strode inside.

...

Inside Sacred Dragon Hall, it was incredibly quiet at this moment, the silence felt oppressive and suffocating.

Everyone inside the hall dared not make a noise, fearing they might draw attention from that ruthless figure, courting death.

This was the man who could destroy Beiming Baishu with one hand, kill Yinn Wuji as he wished—a ruthless figure!

What in this world is there that he wouldn’t dare to do?

Probably nothing!

They certainly couldn’t think of anything!

At this moment, the one with the most complicated feelings was naturally Ou Yunlong, Vice President of the Alchemist General Guild!

That cold, piercing gaze was firmly fixed on his old face.

"That scoundrel, why isn’t he here yet!" At this time, Ou Yunlong fretted in his heart.

All he wanted now was for Shu Yan to arrive quickly and divert that pair of cold eyes.

Right then, Ou Yunlong saw the white glow from the Sound Transmission Jade Slip in his hand, raised it to his ear, and listened.

Soon, Ou Yunlong respectfully addressed Shi Feng: "Great Emperor, Shu Yan transmitted; he has entered a sinister place filled with terrifying Evil Ghosts, unable to get out!"

"Oh." Only a soft "oh" was heard from Shi Feng, acknowledging with a nod.

Then, Shi Feng’s mind stirred.

That place Shu Yan walked into was, of course, within the Nine Nether Illusion Array set by Shi Feng.

The other guests’ banquet took place right in the plaza outside Sacred Dragon Hall! And the dragon-shaped door of the Sacred Dragon Hall had been open, with previous disturbances inside the hall quite conspicuous, yet no one entered from outside.

Naturally abnormal!

In fact, when Shi Feng entered Sacred Dragon Hall, he casually set up a crude Nine Nether Illusion Array, isolating everything inside Sacred Dragon Hall from the outside world.

Although the Nine Nether Array for Shi Feng was casually set, crude as it was, it was still not an array that ordinary people could exit.

Following Shi Feng’s thought, a burly figure appeared at the door inside the hall—it was Shu Yan!

Upon his appearance and seeing the surroundings return to normal, Shu Yan chuckled bitterly and said: "Which distinguished figure played such a jest on me?"

Entering that sinister ghost-filled place earlier, Shu Yan realized he had mistakenly entered someone else’s illusion array, then he was even angered; it felt like someone was playing a trick on him!

But now, facing the numerous figures inside Sacred Dragon Hall, Shu Yan dared not be angry; he was all smiles. He naturally understood that everyone inside this hall wasn’t someone he could provoke.

Even if someone trifled with him, that anger had to be suppressed.

Once Shu Yan’s voice sounded, it quickly settled, and Sacred Dragon Hall fell silent once again.

No one responded to Shu Yan’s words.

No one dared to speak up to Shu Yan!

To tell him it was that ruthless figure who played a joke on you? Truly a foolish suicide!

"Hmm?" At this moment, Shu Yan also sensed the unusual atmosphere within Sacred Dragon Hall, slightly turned, and looked toward the white-robed old Alchemy Master, and asked:

"Uncle Yunlong, you are looking for..."

As soon as Shu Yan spoke "Uncle Yunlong," Ou Yunlong let out an angry shout, cutting off Shu Yan’s follow-up words:

"Scoundrel! Who is your uncle! Hurry up and get over here!"

"This!" Hearing Ou Yunlong’s shout, Shu Yan’s brows furrowed tightly, perplexed.

Earlier hearing Ou Yunlong’s transmission, he realized something bad had happened.

Yet he couldn’t quite understand what it was!

"I... didn’t do anything wrong!"