Three days later, Li Xuan left Sheng Yue Sect alone.
Sword Obsession chose to stay and accompany Yue Cai Xuan, while Yue Fu Yao also wanted to spend some time with Mo Ning Xiang. Although Li Xuan also wanted to stay, he couldn't stop moving since obtaining Zhen Yu. Li Xuan knew that if he couldn't find a suitable spiritual sword to suppress himself within ten years, he would surely perish.
"Li Xuan left alone?" In a study, Zhuang Yan put down the book he was holding and narrowed his eyes.
"Master, shall we carry out the assassination?" the black-clothed man kneeling below asked.
Zhuang Yan tapped his index finger on the table and pondered for a moment before finally shaking his head. "Forget it, the person behind this one is too powerful. If we provoke him, it's inevitable that we'll bring unnecessary trouble. Since he hasn't come to find us主动ly, this matter ends here. And don't provoke Sheng Yue Sect either."
"Yes!" The black-clothed man nodded upon hearing this, then got up and turned to leave.
On this day, Li Xuan took a cloud ship to Tian Yun City in Tian Yun Kingdom. Since he had returned to the Southern Region, Li Xuan naturally had to visit Elder Zeng Ming. Moreover, his junior sister Zeng Ru Xue was still in Tian Yun City.
Outside the Zeng Manor, as Li Xuan approached the entrance, he noticed that the manor had become even grander than before. At the moment, no less than a hundred people were gathered outside the main gate. Li Xuan glanced at them, withdrew his gaze, and then walked directly towards the main gate.
"Kid, are you tired of living? How dare you barge in without announcing yourself? How many lives do you think you have? And the young marquis is still waiting here, is your status nobler than the young marquis?"
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out. Li Xuan was startled and then looked in the direction of the sound. A middle-aged man in brocade robes was looking at Li Xuan mockingly, clearly the one who had spoken earlier. And at the very front below the steps, there was indeed a young man who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old. xxs
Looking at the attire of this young man, it was not something an ordinary family could possess. Clearly, this was the young marquis mentioned by the middle-aged man.
Li Xuan withdrew his gaze, smiled, and then continued walking towards the main gate.
Zhou Tao frowned upon seeing this. The man before him was dressed plainly, and he couldn't feel any spiritual energy fluctuations from him. Such a commoner, after knowing his identity, still dared to proceed?
"Audacious!"
Liu Yucheng, who was standing behind Zhou Tao, naturally saw the change in Zhou Tao's expression. He secretly thought this was a good opportunity to curry favor with the young marquis. With this thought, he stepped forward and reached out to grab Li Xuan's shoulder.
Li Xuan frowned slightly and then directly turned around and struck out with his palm.
Bang!
The next moment, Liu Yucheng's tall body was sent flying backward. If Li Xuan hadn't sensed that Liu Yucheng was not a spiritual master, this palm strike might have been enough to take his life.
"What a powerful physical strength!" Zhou Tao's pupils contracted slightly. As a young marquis, his eyesight naturally surpassed that of ordinary people. Moreover, seeing Li Xuan knock Liu Yucheng away and then turn to walk towards the gate, he became somewhat curious. Did this person not know the rules of the Zeng Manor?
"Sir, we cannot disturb the Zeng Manor casually before it opens its doors. If you anger the people of Zeng Manor, I fear you might be in some trouble," Zhou Tao said after thinking for a moment.
Li Xuan stopped upon hearing this, glanced at Zhou Tao, and then smiled slightly, "Since when did Zeng Manor have such rules?"
Hearing this, Zhou Tao was certain that Li Xuan genuinely didn't know. He then smiled and said, "Since you are here to visit the Zeng Manor, you must know Elder Zeng. Elder Zeng broke through to the Martial Emperor realm at the beginning of the year, thus becoming a minister of our Tian Yun Kingdom. And half a year ago, Elder Zeng further broke through to become a seventh-grade alchemist. Countless spiritual masters came to seek pills, and it was from then on that this rule was established."
A hint of surprise flashed in Li Xuan's eyes. He hadn't expected Elder Zeng to break through to become a seventh-grade alchemist. No wonder such rules were set; he likely didn't want to be disturbed by too many people.
"Sir, you see, those present are all here to seek pills, and many also wish to become disciples of Elder Zeng. After all, the profession of an alchemist is quite lucrative."
"Hmm, apart from these two, the rest are here for Princess Ru Xue. Although Princess Ru Xue is only seven years old, she is already a sixth-grade alchemist. Many powerful spiritual masters in the country also wish to befriend Princess Ru Xue. After all, no one can know what level Princess Ru Xue will eventually reach."
Zhou Tao sighed with a complex expression in his eyes.
Li Xuan was a little surprised to hear this. He hadn't expected his junior sister to have also broken through to become a sixth-grade alchemist. As for the title of princess, it was probably the King's doing.
"Are you here to seek pills?" Li Xuan thought for a moment and then asked Zhou Tao.
Zhou Tao nodded helplessly, "My father has been unwell for some time. The imperial physicians were helpless, and as a son, I could only come to seek pills from Elder Zeng or Princess Ru Xue. However, I don't know if I will have the chance to be summoned by the Zeng Manor today. My father's condition can no longer be delayed."
"Why is that?" Li Xuan asked, taken aback.
Zhou Tao gave a bitter smile, "The gates of the Zeng Manor are not easily opened, let alone entering. Even if the Zeng Manor opens its doors, if Elder Zeng is not present, and Princess Ru Xue is unwilling to act, we can only continue to wait. To be frank, I have been waiting here for five days."
"I see." Li Xuan suddenly understood and pondered for a moment before looking at Zhou Tao and saying, "Do you dare to go in with me?"
"Sir, this is great disrespect. If we anger Elder Zeng and Princess Ru Xue, my father will have no choice but to wait for death," Zhou Tao immediately shook his head.
Li Xuan sighed helplessly, "Waiting like this doesn't guarantee you'll get what you want, but if you go in and see Elder Zeng and Princess Ru Xue, won't there be a fifty percent chance? At least it's better than waiting here."
Zhou Tao's expression became serious, and he took a deep breath before nodding, "I'll go in with you!"
Zhou Tao knew that his father's condition could not wait any longer. Even if he angered the Zeng Manor, with his status as a young marquis, he should not be in mortal danger.
A hint of admiration flashed in Li Xuan's eyes, and he then patted Zhou Tao's shoulder, "Follow me."
Bang bang bang!
Li Xuan walked to the door and directly knocked on it. The crowd below immediately retreated several steps upon seeing this.
"Who is knocking!"
A moment later, a resonant voice rang out. The next moment, the door was opened directly. Two figures then appeared before everyone's eyes.
Upon seeing the arrivals, Li Xuan directly pushed Zhou Tao forward and then bowed his head as if he were a subordinate.
"I am Zhou Tao of Marquis Zhou's Manor, and I have specifically come to request an audience with Elder Zeng and Princess Ru Xue." Before Zhou Tao could recover, he found himself standing at the door. After glancing at Li Xuan, who was bowing his head, he helplessly cupped his fists and spoke to the two men.
"Young Marquis Zhou, you have broken the rules. Don't say you are a young marquis, even princes and kings have to wait outside!" The man on the left frowned slightly upon hearing this. Although he was just a servant, his words showed no respect.
Li Xuan frowned upon hearing this. These were indeed servants who had become arrogant due to their master's power.
"A mere servant, do you not understand hierarchy?" Li Xuan took a step forward, his gaze chillingly sweeping over the two of them. Zhou Tao felt a pang of regret, thinking he had been blinded by ambition to get involved with such an uncivilized person.
"Where did this country bumpkin come from, daring to cause trouble at the Zeng Manor's gate!" The man who had spoken earlier looked at Li Xuan and then reprimanded him.
"What is all this noise!"
Just then, a middle-aged man suddenly came out and asked the two servants. His gaze swept over Zhou Tao before landing on Li Xuan, and the next moment, the middle-aged man's face suddenly changed drastically, and he knelt down.
"Senior Li!"