Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

It was definitely intentional.

It was just a simple exchange of pleasantries, yet it was filled with a desire to return to the Pure Moon Sect.

"Please."

Yan Xianqing, as if not heeding Liu Shiqian's reminder, respectfully stepped aside, ushering the two into the grand hall.

As for the other two, they could only wait outside.

In other places, Liu Qianyun might be able to throw her weight around as an executive of the Pure Moon Sect, but the Yan Family was different.

With a Baiyu Capital Cultivator stationed there, it was tantamount to having a certain say in Nan Hong, no longer just a vassal but with a hint of partnership.

As for Yan Wencheng, he hurried to Yan Xingyuan's side, trying hard to communicate with facial expressions, wanting to know what exactly was going on.

It was only because Sect Master Shen was so accommodating. If he were replaced by someone more arrogant, with the Yan Family's attitude, a confrontation would have erupted long ago.

Could it be that my clan has misunderstood and thinks that Elder Liu has come to demonstrate power towards the Nanyang Sect?

No, that can't be right, it was clearly written in my letter.

"The situation is somewhat complicated; you're still young, so don't ask too many questions." Yan Xingyuan silently watched Shen Yi enter the hall, then whispered a reminder to Yan Wencheng.

"Last time..." Yan Wencheng instinctively retorted, recalling that at the Shuiyue Commerce Alliance, Elder Xingyuan did not have the attitude he has now.

"Be quiet." Yan Xingyuan withdrew his gaze, offering no further explanation.

...

Inside the grand hall.

A new chair had been added next to the main seat, both side by side, a peculiar arrangement that obviously shouldn't come from a major power.

Shen Yi quietly took his seat.

Liu Shiqian, however, stood in the middle of the hall, his expression unchanged, with only a hint of anger surfacing in his eyes.

"Elder Liu, please."

Under the scrutiny of many Yan Family elders, Yan Xianqing extended his hand in invitation, a faint look of expectation appearing on his face.

Liu Shiqian glanced at him, then strode to a seat beside Shen Yi.

Upon seeing this, Yan Xianqing's expression froze for a moment, the expectation on his face turned to dejection, and then he quickly adjusted his mood, taking his seat as well.

He looked at the two of them: "May I know what the Pure Moon Sect and the Nanyang Immortal Sect desire from the Yan Family today?"

Liu Shiqian began to speak slowly, his voice colder and less polite than before: "The edict of the Nan Hong Seven Sons should have been delivered to the Yan Family a long time ago, but I've heard that up to this day, you have yet to send someone to the Nanyang Sect for an audience."

"Since you pride yourselves so highly, and Sect Master Shen is relatively unfamiliar with Nan Hong, I suppose I have no choice but to come here to show you the way, to witness your grandeur."

All present, except for the young man in the main seat,

were no less than the Return to Void Complete Realm, each one shrewder than the last, and how could they fail to discern the implication in Elder Liu's words.

"Xianqing does not dare to be arrogant in the presence of the Immortal Sect, nor has he ever had such intentions."

Yan Xianqing rose again, bowing to the two of them once more.

"Is that so?"

Liu Shiqian smiled, then suddenly raised his voice, "I thought Yajiao Mountain was about to become a He Dao Bao Di, that next time I meet you, I'll have to address you as a senior."

If Liu Qianyun were present, she would have realized that her strict father speaking such words indicated utmost anger.

"..."

Shen Yi thoughtfully observed the situation, realizing that even within Baiyu Capital, the disparity seemed quite substantial.

After all, even with an Immortal Sect background, a cultivator of the same realm should not necessarily make the leader of the Yan Family so subservient, unable to talk back even when scolded.

Otherwise, his own status as a sect master would have to be even higher.

Strength must also be a factor.

"I..."

Yan Xianqing opened his mouth, glanced at Shen Yi again, then lowered his gaze and said, "Elder Liu's admonishment is correct, Xianqing acknowledges his error."

With these words, everyone from the Yan Family in the grand hall showed a trace of frustration on their faces, wanting to argue but finding themselves unable to.

Yet constrained by Elder Liu's authority, they could only look away.

"May I ask what Sect Master Shen commands today?"

Yan Xianqing looked resigned as he turned his gaze back to Shen Yi.

Everyone's attention then returned to the young man seated in the place of honor. Their understanding of Sect Master Shen was actually quite substantial.

Not long ago, messages from young members of the clan indicated that even Yan Xingyuan had personally witnessed the formidable Tian Gong, just as the rumors described, and that he had slain Dao Hai, a general comparable to the eighth layer of Return to Void.

With such strength, he should not be an unknown figure in the whole of Nan Hong.

But... the Yan Family was indeed too substantial.

They needed more than a so-called prodigy; they needed the true protection of a great sect.

The young one had outstanding talent, but at this point, his shoulders were too slim to bear the Yan Family's burdens.

"It's not a command,"

Shen Yi shook his head slightly, lifting his eyes: "But I do have a suggestion."

"Please speak, Sect Master, Xianqing listens with open ears."

Yan Xianqing stepped to the center of the hall, standing up straight, making the scene seem rather comical.

A proper Baiyu Capital Cultivator, with more experiences than the young man would likely have in ten lifetimes,

Yet this young man was presumptuously offering him advice.

"My suggestion is to be straightforward; we're all quite busy."

Shen Yi straightened up slightly, sweeping his gaze across those below.

From the moment he set foot in the Yan Family, these people had assumed such an attitude. Even though he did not care for such things, he truly didn't have the time to play guessing games with them.

Whatever their thoughts were, to be forthright was best.

If it's doable, then it's doable; if not, then it's not.

If they parted ways with the Yan Family, it didn't mean there were no other options left.

Upon hearing this, Yan Xianqing was taken aback, then took another long look at the young man and, after a long silence, suddenly laughed, "Can I really say it? Will it be of any use to you if you listen?"