Chapter 103 Sudden Appearance of Her Whereabouts
Lyu Liang flew to the market place after he met Fatty and headed for Worry-Free Mansion. Two hundred years had pa.s.sed, and Lyu Liang was eager to find out if they had any news about Shangguan Ying’s whereabouts.
There were still crowds rushing back and forth, together with the familiar hawking voices. It seemed that only time had changed, but everything else had not.
Lyu Liang stepped leisurely into Worry-Free Mansion and saw at a glance the waiter who had once received him. The waiter was wearing the same uniform and seemed not to have grown older. Even his cultivation remained at the middle stage of Gold Core.
Likewise, the waiter also saw Lyu Liang. First of all, he was stunned. Then he hurried over and said in a respectful voice, “Senior, please go up to the fourth floor, the manager is waiting for you!”
Lyu Liang was also stunned. He thought in his heart that he had just arrived. How could the manager have been waiting for him? However, it was no use thinking too much. Since the manager wanted to see him, it would be no trouble to meet him as well. Maybe they managed to trace Shangguan Ying. It could only be a matter of great importance and the manager needed to talk to him alone.
A moment later, in a private room on the fourth floor, a middle-aged, short man with the air of a manager, sat down in front of Lyu Liang. Then he got up, waved the waiter off, and spoke respectfully, “This junior Luo Yan is the manager of the Northern Heaven division of Worry-Free Mansion. I greet your senior. As for the person you were looking for, there are indeed some clues. However, it is of great importance and slightly different from the description given by your senior, so I presumptuously invited your senior here for a discussion.”
Lyu Liang’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. He recalled the description he had given to the waiter before, but he did not think there could be any error. Then he asked softly, “The manager does not have to be too polite. Please tell me about the situation you have heard truthfully.”
When the manager was seated again, he solemnly said, “I wonder how much your guest knows about the general trend of the Mortal Realm. At present, I can tell you with certainty that this person and the matter are closely related to the Ximen family in Western Heaven District. The reputation of the Ximen family is the worst among the four families in the Mortal Realm. Although the strength of this family is the weakest in four families, it is rumored that they are backed by a top force in the Central Heaven District, so they are still ranked first in the Western Heaven District.”
Lyu Liang was stunned, and then a bad feeling came into his mind. He said in a low voice, “If you have something to say, you can say it directly. I’m not a person who is afraid of anything!”
The manager nodded and continued, “It’s also coincidental that the person whom your guest asked us to inquire about appeared in our field of vision three years ago. At that time, a great event happened suddenly in Western Heaven District. It was also at that time that my colleagues in the Western Heaven Branch of Worry-Free Mansion told me all the details, which contained the information of the suspected person your guest inquired about.”
“Your guest said that the name of the person you want to inquire about is Shangguan Ying, who is your Taoist couple.” However, the people we heard did not reveal her name, so we only know that she is called Phoenix Cloth Fairy, and is a disciple of Divine Phoenix Sect in Western Heaven District. According to the practice, the Ximent family will hold a ceremony for the fairy to get a husband through a contest in four years. The place is the first Kunlun Sect, the top one sect in Western Heaven District. According to the pictures from Western Heaven Branch, this Phoenix Cloth Fairy has the same appearance and essence as the Shangguan Ying portrayed by your guest!”
When Lyu Liang heard these words, his eyes clouded over. He asked hurriedly, “Can you show me a picture of this Phoenix Cloth Fairy?”
“I have prepared it, your guest, please take a closer look!” The manager was ready, and a picture scroll appeared in front of Lyu Liang, as soon as the manager waved his hand.
“Ying’er, I finally found you…” Looking at the familiar figure, Lyu Liang felt only a surge of heat rising in his body. Then he asked in a heavy voice, “The manager, when does the contest start and how can I go to Western Heaven District?”
The manager laughed bitterly, “Your guest, it’s easy to go to Western Heaven District. Our store can provide you with a teleportation formation line directly to the vicinity of Kunlun Sect. The contest for the marriage will start in six months’ time. But even if you go there, you will not have the opportunity to partic.i.p.ate in the contest for the marriage.”
Lyu Liang was stunned and gritted his teeth, saying, “Why? Is it because my cultivation level is too high? Or I have to be a native of Western Heaven District?”
The manager waved and said, “The cultivation level of your guest should be at the peak of Void Return stage. According to logic, it’s just right. The rules of this contest for marriage are that anyone below fairy immortal can partic.i.p.ate, and no matter the region, as long as it is a human being. However, it is rumored that only those who are recognized and recommended by the four families can partic.i.p.ate. Now do you understand?”
Lyu Liang understood, and snapped, “Whose rule is it? It’s so unreasonable! How can I get the approval or recommendation of the four families?”
The manager seemed surprised at Lyu Liang’s perseverance, but he said respectfully, “I wonder if your guest has friends from the four families. It’s better to be a direct descendant. The effect of the branch descendant may be poor, but there is also hope. Each family has eight recommended places, and eventually a team of thirty-two contestants will be formed. The sole winner will be the Taoist couple of the Phoenix Cloth Fairy.”
Lyu Liang considered for a moment, and then he suddenly raised his head and suddenly told the manager, “Your manager, I’m going to Southern Heaven District now! Whether there is a relevant teleportation formation, it is best to go directly to the Nangong family. The price does not matter! ”
The manager was surprised, and then confirmed Lyu Liang’s destination first, and agreed after making it clear that it was the Nangong family in Southern Heaven District. The price was 10,000 mid-grade Primordial Stones in total. Although it was not cheap, Lyu Liang could afford it. Of course, he was highly distressed as the price was equivalent to one tenth of his savings.
Lyu Liang also had his own plans. Now that he had the confirmation that the Phoenix Cloth Fairy in Western Heaven District for whom a contest for marriage was going to be conducted, was Shangguan Ying, the girl he was painstakingly pursuing, no matter what difficulties he would face, he had to find a way to partic.i.p.ate in this contest first.
Lyu Liang did not believe that Shangguan Ying had forgotten him. This was something he did not expect and he felt that it was better to directly partic.i.p.ate in the contest, rather than speculating too much on the reasons. As for the conditions of partic.i.p.ation mentioned by the manager, he recalled Nangong Qingxuan. He was not sure if he had fully recovered. Could he help Lyu Liang?
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The Kunlun Sect in Western Heaven District was very busy as it was only a hundred days before the ceremony of contest for marriage would be held.
In the main hall of the sect, there were now gatherings of high-ranking people. Among them were not only the members from the four families in the Mortal Realm, but also the powerful figures of the Demon Realm. Among them, there were indeed people Lyu Liang was familiar with.
In the middle of the innermost row of the lobby sat two old, thin and white-bearded men in grey robes. One was as kind as Maitreya sitting in the hall, and the other was as sharp as rakshasa. They were the two powerful figures of the Kunlun Sect, the two elders of Kunlun, who were the highest in their generation and cultivation level.
Four people sat on the left side of the second-ranked seats. They were representatives of the four families of the Mortal Realm. They were Beishan Hai, Nangong Qingyun, Ximen Qiuye and Donglie Tianxing in turn. These four people were the dazzling core children of the four families, each of whom was an outstanding person and a martial arts genius.
On the right side of the second-ranked seats sat two people, both of whom previously interacted with Lyu Liang.
One of them was Zhu Yan. Behind him stood two fairies, one dressed in attire as white as snow, and the other in an alluring green dress, both of them could be called the most beautiful women.
The other one was the blind old woman from before. Now she had a pair of bizarre eyes that were red and blue in color. Behind her stood a giant blue-eyed man, towering over ten meters in height.
At this time, the old Taoist with a laughing face on the left side, one of the two elders of Kunlun, began to said, “Every gentleman and lady, a hundred days later, the contest for marriage will begin. I wonder if you have decided on the matter of the eight candidates recommended by the four families?”
“Northern Heaven District, I have chosen three people from Beishan family, and am recommending five people, they are all ready!” Beishan Hai responded in a loud and clear voice.
“Southern Heaven District, two people were chosen from my Nangong family. Five people were recommended, and one person remains to be determined. But it is estimated that it will be decided during these few days.” Nangong Qingyun thought for a while and then quietly answered.
“Western Heaven District, I chose eight people from our Ximen family, there is no problem! Brother Qingyun, how come there’s still one place to be decided? It’s just going through the motions. You don’t have to be so rigid, do you understand?” Ximen Qiuye was impatient, and it seemed that he was not satisfied with the delay from the Nangong family.
“Ha-ha, the Donglie family recommends eight people. Alas, my father is in seclusion cultivation, and my old master has been telling me to run to Central Heaven District recently, so I don’t have much time to choose people. Brother Ximen please forgives me. However, please be a.s.sured that none of these eight people is at the peak of Void Return stage, which should not affect the great plan of your Ximen family!” Donglie Tianxing laughed and stretched out his hands.
The two elders of Kunlun nodded at the same time. Immediately, the tiger-eyed old Taoist on the right side said to the two powerful figures from the demon clan on the other side, “For this ceremony, originally we only looked forward to having the nearest White Tiger Demon Emperor coming to judge, unexpectedly, even the Suzaku Emperor is here. This really gives my Kunlun Sect excellent prestige!”
Zhu Yan smiled and waved his hand, saying, “Don’t say that, your seniors. You and my father are from the same generation. I can’t afford such high praise. This time I came, but I am so bored that I am going out for a walk. The second is to drop in to see an old friend. As for the judgment, no problem! Anyway, since I am already here, I will partic.i.p.ate with pleasure and joy.”
Ximen Qiuye was quite flattered, he laughed and said, “At that time, I hope you will take better care of us. Afterwards, my Ximen family must go to the Demon Realm and pay our thanks again!”
“Hey hey, rest a.s.sured, with us, we will ensure that the contest will be ‘”fair” and “just’!” Zhu Yan laughed at his words and responded slyly. Then he turned to the two elders of Kunlun, “Oh, by the way, if there’s no accident, there’s a nasty fellow who’ll come unannounced, so it’s better to prepare three seats for judgment.”
The two elders of Kunlun glanced at each other and nodded at the same time. The talks ended in a harmonious atmosphere.
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“Sir, are you sure that Mr. Lyu will appear on the platform of the contest for marriage?”
“Xiaocui, you’ve only been with our lord for a short time. Maybe you don’t know that our lord’s deduction skills are very powerful!”
“Cough, little Yun, you’re really wrong. My deduction is merely to put people off guard. I just have a feel for it. However, I am absolutely sure that he will come! It’s because that is related to Shangguan Ying’s life-long event!”
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“Master, will my master really come? I don’t think Ximen family has any good intent. Can I help him then?”
“Tiger, your master will definitely come, and he will surely appear on the platform. You don’t have to help. Although your bloodline ability has been completed and you are now at the peak of Demon Soldier Level, this time you will not be able to partic.i.p.ate in. It’s better for you to practice hard in order to help him in the future. This time, I am here to help you to realize your wishes. Don’t make any foolish actions, understand?”
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In the territory of the four evil spirits of the demon realm, there was a huge suspended mansion in a barren remote mountain in the southern area. At this time, two giant figures, emitting majestic demon qi all around the bodies, were talking loudly.
“Brother, do you really want to go to the Mortal Realm to partic.i.p.ate in the contest for marriage?”
“Well, I have to go! I can sense that my self-conscious part.i.tioned soul has reached there, and seems to be attached to someone. Anyway, I’ve already told my intent to the little fellow Suzaku. He should have spoken to the Kunlun Sect as well. Even if I go there, I will not induce any commotion.”
“Now that you have decided, I will not dissuade you. There’s only one rule, never fight! If something is urgent, you can eat any magic treasure at most, but don’t hurt anyone! Otherwise, the laws of heaven are not something to be played with! It may also stimulate the disharmony between human and demon.”
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Compared with the powerful figures of the demon world, the two young men in a secret room of the Nangong family in Southern Heaven District had been cheerfully drinking and chatting for a long time.
They were not none other than Lyu Liang who had arrived in Southern Heaven District, and Nangong Qingxuan who had reached the middle stage of Void Return, but was still open and talkative.