Chapter Twenty: A Gamble on Human Nature

  Xuanyuan was wearing the uniform of an inner disciple, riding on Guxing's back, alongside Yan Ziyun's Blood Moon Horse, in a group of over a hundred Blood Moon Horses, making him particularly eye-catching.

  Inner door disciples can receive 100 Dou Shi coins, a low-grade artifact long sword, a bottle of Bie Gu Dan, with 30 pills inside, which can maintain their full strength for a month, one pill per day, no need to eat dried meat like before and waste time hunting regularly. A set of inner door disciple's exclusive attire, a book "Moonlight Incantation" from the Moon Flower Gate, which is too shallow for Xuan Yuan to bother looking at, and another book called "Dong Zhou Record".

  Only this book "Dongzhou Record" is what Xuan Yuan needs most. Xuan Yuan doesn't understand anything about this world, but after reading the "Dongzhou Record", it's like he has gained a treasure.

  Firstly, an explanation of each level of strength.

  A warrior refines his skin, a martial artist refines his flesh, a martial master refines his bones, a martial spirit refines his meridians, a martial maniac refines his marrow, a martial king refines his five organs, a martial ancestor refines his blood. Next are the Martial Emperor and Martial God, and then there is the legendary, awe-inspiring Martial Immortal.

  What is known as a Dou Zong, is already a master of the first generation, who can open doors and establish schools. The leader of the Yue Hua Gate is a person at the peak of Dou Zong, and this "Dong Zhou Record" comes from his hand.

  Dongzhou is one of the states in this world, vast and boundless.

  Yuehua Gate is just a small sect, and in the Eastern State, there are two major immortal mansions, namely 'Doulou Xianfu' and 'Linglong Xianfu', which are the two largest sects in the Eastern State. Yuehua Gate belongs to 'Doulou Xianfu'.

  In the Eastern State, there was a vast imperial dynasty called the Eastern State Imperial Dynasty, which governed countless cities and towns, along with the 'Dragon Fighting Immortal Mansion' and the 'Delicate Immortal Mansion', each occupying their own territory and in charge of a piece of heaven and earth.

  The Moon Desolate City where I am now is under the jurisdiction of the 'Dou Long Xian Fu'. The ten cities around the Moon Desolate City all belong to the Yue Hua Men, and every year the Yue Hua Men must offer tribute to the 'Dou Long Xian Fu', providing outstanding talented disciples to enter the 'Dou Long Xian Fu'. In return, the 'Dou Long Xian Fu' will also bestow rich rewards.

  However, in the Eastern State, there are also powerful and hidden demonic tribes underground. They are ruthless and often slaughter the people of the Eastern State, which is why there are so many organizations like the Moon Flower Gate that exist to suppress them in various places.

  There are also hidden beast tribes in the mountains, such as demonic wolves, demonic tigers, and demonic bears, which are only low-level branches. Of course, there are many extremely terrifying existences, even the 'Dragon Fighting Immortal Mansion' has a hard time dealing with them, and dare not push too hard.

  Looking at "Dongzhou Record", Xuan Yuan sighed that the world was so big and had everything. He took a look at the map, from Yuehuang City to Yuehua Gate in Yuehua City, it's about 3,000 miles away. Even riding on the Blood Moon Horse, it would take four days.

  However, just as Xuan Yuan was reading "Dongzhou Record" seriously, he suddenly heard Shi Congyu's bright and clear call. He saw that the white cloth in Shi Congyu's hand wrapped a round thing, stained with blood.

  "Xuanyuan little brother, Yue Jue has been executed."

  Xuanyuan smiled:

  "Thanks a lot, brother! This guy's lost his head, don't dirty my eyes."

  Yan Ziyun had a high opinion of Xuan Yuan, and his performance made her look at him in a new light. However, when she returned to the Moon Flower Gate first, Xuan Yuan refused to leave. It was only later that it became known that Xuan Yuan had a deep grudge against Yue Jue and would not rest until he killed him. Now that Yan Ziyun had firmly suppressed Yue Teng, killing Yue Jue would be as easy as turning her hand over.

  In less than an hour, Yan Ziyun found a hundred witnesses who pointed out Yue Jue's various crimes. Yue Teng was unable to refute them, and the evidence was solid. In the end, Yue Jue was beheaded by Shi Congyu in public, and was expelled from the Moon Desert City.

  This made Yue Teng even more resentful of Xuan Yuan.

  "Thanks should be given to Eldest Senior Sister, all of this was done by Eldest Senior Sister, I just happened to take down his head with a flick of my hand." Shi Cong Yu waved his hand and threw the white cloth wrapped Moon Exterminating person's head away like trash.

  "No need to thank me, I was able to become the Big Sister Master only because of Xuan Yuan." Yan Ziyun's face wore a smile as she asked tentatively:

  "Xuanyuan, who taught you how to cultivate?"

  Xuanyuan had long known that he couldn't escape this pass, so he didn't hide it anymore. He let Yan Ziyun retreat to the side before slowly saying:

  "She is a woman, surnamed Yin. Just now, in the battle with Hong Zhi, it was she who gave me the dragon scales, which I used as a heart-protecting armor to block the Dragon Spring Sword's attack. She taught me two divine arts: the 'Tian Long Lian Lin Jue' for refining skin and the 'Wu Zhao Tian Long Quan' for refining flesh. I hope Master Sister can understand me - these two body-refining divine arts cannot be passed on to outsiders."

  Upon hearing Xuan Yuan's words, Yan Zi Yun's expression changed and she whispered:

  "It's actually the Yin family of the Eastern State Dynasty, the 'Tianlong Lianlin Quan' and 'Wuzi Tianlong Fist' are heavenly-level body-refining techniques! Even my Moon Flower Gate's body-refining technique is only earth-level. This was bestowed by the 'Doulou Xianfu', why didn't you cultivate with her together? This is much better than entering the Moon Flower Gate. It's said that the Yin family's unique skill, when cultivated to the Great Perfection realm, can even break through to the Immortal level, rivaling the divine techniques of the two great immortal sects."

  Xuanyuan's heart skipped a beat, and as expected, he just wanted to know about Yin Zhenluo's whereabouts. After adjusting his emotions, Xuanyuan sighed:

  "She just saw that I was seriously injured, saved me, and then taught me two body-refining techniques before leaving. I don't even know who she is, does Master Sister know?"

  Yan Ziyun nodded and sighed:

  "Of course, Xuan Yuan, you are indeed very lucky. This is the Yin family of the Eastern State Imperial Court, the first of the Eastern State Imperial Court's military commanders. The training methods of the Tianlong lineage are renowned throughout the world. In other words, the woman who taught you, if she were to come to the Moon Flower Gate, even the gatekeeper would have to be careful in their treatment of her. Those who can cultivate the Yin family's Tianlong ultimate technique are absolutely direct descendants of the imperial bloodline. However, Xuan Yuan, you are currently under the jurisdiction of the Moon Flower Gate, which is under the control of the 'Dragon Fighting Immortal Mansion'. If the people of the 'Dragon Fighting Immortal Mansion' were to find out that you know the Yin family's ultimate technique, it would be a disaster for you!"

  Xuanyuan furrowed his brow:

  "Could it be that the Yin family has some past grievances with the 'Dragon Fighting Immortal Mansion'?"

  "Dou Long Dou Long, the Yin family is of the Tian Long bloodline. The 'Dou Long Xian Fu' is named after Dou Long, and even if they hadn't passed the festival, just by this name, they would have already had a connection. Moreover, they are sworn enemies generation after generation, the Eastern State Imperial Court and the two great immortal houses, there is no lack of friction between them. Logically speaking, you should join the Eastern State Imperial Court Yin family, this is the best path." Yan Zi Yun lowered her voice, for her, these were all enormous entities, she naturally didn't dare to speak loudly.

  Xuanyuan smiled wryly:

  "Now even the people in the Yin family are after my life, just because I learned these two divine arts. They're afraid I'll leak them out. Alas, is there a place for me to settle down in the Eastern State Dynasty?"

  Upon hearing Xuan Yuan's words, Yan Zi Yun's eyes lit up and she said:

  "Is this true? The Yin family's people are after you, how can you possibly escape?"

  Xuanyuan drew out the 'You Long Sword' from his waist, on which a dragon's hum was clear and loud, an exquisite ghostly artifact!

  Even Yan Ziyun only had a top-grade ghost artifact, but Xuan Yuan actually had an absolute-grade ghost artifact on him.

  "This sword was left behind by the person who tried to kill me, and I was saved by a mysterious person." Xuan Yuan lightly swept past the greedy old man.

  "Xuanyuan, you really believe in me that much? You're not afraid I'll kill you, take your 'Dragon Sword', and everything else on you, then go to the 'Doulou Xianfu' to claim credit? If I'm not mistaken, shouldn't you have the 'Tianlong Lianlin Jue' and 'Wuzha Tianlong Fist' two divine techniques on you?" Yan Ziyun exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, unexpectedly entangling herself with such a massive force, but quickly, with her intellect, she wouldn't be like facing a great enemy, instead suddenly feeling somewhat relieved.

  "Yes, I'm betting on it. Birds of a feather flock together, and people are judged by the company they keep. From what I've seen of Shi Yuelai and Liu Feiyu, I think you're trustworthy. A woman who can kill with ease, yet takes the time to gather evidence, and does it in such a way that leaves no one in the Yue Manor able to say anything against her... even if she's not a good person, she's certainly an intelligent one." Xuan Yuan's face, which looked youthful, broke into a brilliant smile.

  "A clever woman wouldn't get herself into trouble. The people of the Yin family aren't easy to kill off, and if you were to report this to the 'Dòu Lóng Xiān Fǔ' (Dragon Fighting Immortal Mansion) for merit, it could lead to the downfall of the Yuè Huá Mén (Moon Flower Gate). In a game of chess between great nations, some pieces can only be sacrificed. The 'Dòu Lóng Xiān Fǔ' can only protect the Yuè Huá Mén for a short time, not forever. Even if you retreat a million steps, the 'Yóu Lóng Jiàn' (Swimming Dragon Sword) isn't something that can be easily taken. Killing me would bring you calamity, not fortune. Leaving me alive, I can bring you enough benefits. You can just say someone else helped you, and even if the Yin family comes looking for me, you can just feign ignorance and they won't bother you. But if you kill me and take the 'Yóu Lóng Jiàn', you'll never be able to explain yourself later."

  "Good, Xuan Yuan, you're beyond my expectations. You won the bet." Yan Ziyun's smile lit up her face, radiant and captivating.