Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 339 - 174: Choice, Eerie Creature, Hair-Raising Sensation (Part 2)
Shangguan Xingyu, with just a few words, caused Mo Shiyi's eyebrows to twitch slightly. Obviously, this pinnacle figure of Li Yang Sect opened the conversation by naming the 'old Quan Heng family,' deeply aware of Nangong Jianchen's terrifying talent and consciously seeking to make an alliance.
Nangong Jianchen, upon hearing this, felt helpless inside, but his face remained impassive, even bearing a slight smile. He immediately bowed slightly to Shangguan Xingyu. After all, he did receive some guidance from him back then, even if it was at the cost of some resources from the City Lord's Mansion. Nonetheless, he was somewhat grateful for Shangguan's efforts.
After the three exchanged a few pleasantries, it was no surprise that Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Lanqi's gaze fell on Ye Xiaofan.
"Nangong, this little junior brother looks quite familiar. I wonder who he might be...?" Shangguan Xingyu asked, already guessing, but pretending not to know.
Nangong Jianchen responded with a brief introduction: "This is Brother Ye, fellow brother of Wan'Er and me, Ye Xiaofan. Brother Ye, these are Shangguan's legendary twin Demon Fiends from Star Moon City, Wan'Er's senior brother and sister."
"Xiaofan greets Young Master Shangguan and Sister Lanqi." Ye Xiaofan slighted bowed upon hearing this. For Shangguan Wan'Er's sake, he would not show any disrespect.
As for the other terrifying figure, they exchanged simple pleasantries and did not delve deeper.
Upon confirming Ye Xiaofan's identity, Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Lanqi couldn't help but exchange glances, surprised: "You became sworn siblings with that girl Wan'Er?"
"It was Wan'Er who suggested it, and we couldn't refuse the girl's persistence," Nangong Jianchen replied with a wry smile. The three swore brotherhood atop Divine Sword Sect's South Peak, essentially at Wan'Er's insistence, with Ye Xiaofan and Nangong Jianchen just going along with the young lady's whims.
However, Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Lanqi frowned slightly upon hearing this.
This is a very realistic world, where the strong are respected. Even in sworn brotherhood, many things matter.
They naturally had no qualms about Nangong Jianchen and Ye Xiaofan, given their identities, backgrounds, and talents, which are comparable to Shangguan Wan'Er—considered a good match.
As for Ye Xiaofan from Ye Village, although he's also the offspring of Ye Tiannan, his father's fate is unknown, raising suspicions of opportunism in various aspects.
Nonetheless, they did not linger on this, instead sizing up Ye Xiaofan: "Junior Brother Ye has already reached the early stage of 'Spiritual Essence Realm Ninth Rank,' suggesting some fortuitous encounters in the 'Hundred Sects Battle Domain,' perhaps?"
In their eyes, Ye Xiaofan's slightly advanced cultivation compared to Nangong Jianchen was attributed to fortuitous opportunities.
Some fortuitous cultivators can indeed surpass those with terrifying talents for a time, though it usually is temporary and undeserving of higher regard.
Ye Xiaofan frowned subtly upon hearing this, sensing the glaring 'realism' emanating from them, but only responded with a faint smile.
"Just as Young Master Shangguan said, I was fortunate to encounter some opportunities after entering the 'Hundred Sects Battle Domain,' leading to a quicker breakthrough," Ye Xiaofan truthfully admitted. Without the legacy inside the Floating Divine Hall, his progress wouldn't have been this swift.
Upon hearing Ye Xiaofan's response, Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Lanqi both nodded slightly.
In their view, any progress due to fortune implies limited talent; after all, how could a small Star Moon City produce so many formidable characters at once? Naturally, the siblings wouldn't think otherwise.
What's more, they vividly remembered when leaving Star Moon City that this young boy couldn't even sense the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi—likely his later Awakening of a high-level Martial Soul.
After some brief conversations, Shangguan Xingyu proactively suggested traveling together. This was expected, as their main purpose was to connect with Nangong Jianchen. Shangguan Xingyu, understanding him well, wouldn't miss the chance to associate with such a peerless monster.
Although their current cultivation surpasses Nangong Jianchen, the terrifying talent standing before them signaled a daunting future.
From Shangguan Xingyu's past insights, he speculates that the youth from Nangong Mansion is undoubtedly a monster among monsters, perhaps more formidable.
Such a terrifying existence is only weak temporarily; given time, they would quickly eclipse them.
Hence, while Nangong Jianchen isn't that powerful yet, Shangguan Xingyu intends to sow seeds of goodwill for future benefits.
Regarding Shangguan Xingyu's proposal, Nangong Jianchen, Ye Xiaofan, and Mo Shiyi exchanged glances and did not oppose.
After all, ahead lies the Land of Great Evil. Having three more 'Spiritual Essence Peak' Demon Fiends offers added security; it's simply traveling together without much obligation.
"That girl Wan'Er sure swears sibling hood with anyone, unbothered about tarnishing her status." After their discussion, Shangguan Lanqi subtly shook her head and transmitted her thoughts to Shangguan Xingyu.
Hearing this, Shangguan Xingyu transmitted a helpless reply: "Stepping into the 'Spiritual Essence Realm Ninth Rank' peak with the aid of opportunities isn't too bad, not disgracing the Shangguan family's name. Such sibling hood merely gives the boy considerable advantage."
