The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 793 - 789: Temporarily Leaving, Returning to the City

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, speckling the ground with light.

After leaving the Myriad Poison Sect, Ye Chenfeng had hurriedly used the Storm Step Technique for over three hours. The Soul Force in his body was seriously depleted, so he chose a dense forest to rest for a while. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Ye Chenfeng handed the box containing the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grass to Xia Zining, who was beside him, and asked, "Can you check if the medicinal potency of these three Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grasses has diminished?"

Xia Zining, not the least bit flushed or out of breath—which contrasted Ye Chenfeng, who had been carrying her on the run—took the box from him and immediately opened it. After seeing the three tranquil Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grasses lying inside, she looked up at Ye Chenfeng and said, "Because the material of this box is very special, the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grasses have been preserved well. Any loss of medicinal potency is so slight that it’s almost negligible."

Upon hearing Xia Zining’s affirmative reply, a smile finally spread across Ye Chenfeng’s face. The sequelae left in Han Chuxue’s body from using the forbidden technique could finally be treated.

"Ye Chenfeng, did you obtain these three Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grasses from the Myriad Poison Sect’s treasure pavilion? And you even set the treasure pavilion on fire?" Xia Zining suddenly asked, her suspicion aroused. The Myriad Poison Sect disciples had been in a flurry talking about the treasury catching fire, and now, Ye Chenfeng had three more Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grasses, leading Xia Zining to quickly connect the dots with him.

There was no need for Ye Chenfeng to hide the truth, and he nodded without hesitation, "Yes, I did set a small fire in the Myriad Poison Sect’s treasure pavilion. Why are you so anxious?" he said, reveling in the joy of obtaining the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grasses.

Xia Zining sighed softly and said, "The treasure pavilion is the foundation of the Myriad Poison Sect. Now that you’ve set it on fire, they will absolutely not rest until they have retaliated against you. Not only have you offended Tianshan Sect now, but also the Myriad Poison Sect. How can I not be anxious?"

Ye Chenfeng was brought back to reality by Xia Zining’s words and recalled the conversation between Kang Baiyin, Lu Douwen, and the others, prompting him to ask, "Xia Zining, have you heard of Yun Tian Sect? How powerful is this sect?"

"Yun Tian Sect?" Xia Zining’s nerves instantly tensed, and she cautiously asked, "Ye Chenfeng, you’re not going to tell me that you’ve also offended Yun Tian Sect, are you?"

Seeing Ye Chenfeng nod nonchalantly, Xia Zining nearly choked, and after composing herself, she said, "Ye Chenfeng, Yun Tian Sect is a bona fide first-rate power. You ask what their strength is like? Tianshan Sect and Myriad Poison Sect are merely third-rate at best. If those two sects were to pursue you without regard for the consequences, you might still be able to barely eke out an existence playing hide and seek among the top powers."

"But it’s different with a first-rate power like Yun Tian Sect. Many second and third-rate forces will give Yun Tian Sect face, and at that point, the entire realm of top powers might set a snare so tight for you everywhere. However, first-rate powers usually have great magnanimity. Just how did you offend Yun Tian Sect? If it’s a trivial matter, they probably won’t relentlessly pursue you."

After listening to Xia Zining’s explanation, Ye Chenfeng’s brow furrowed tightly, and a bitter smile crossed his lips as he asked, "You mean if I killed the Young Sect Master of Yun Tian Sect? Is that considered a minor issue for them?"

"What?" Xia Zining was so shocked she stood up from the ground and asked, "Ye Chenfeng, are you saying you killed Yun Tian Sect’s Young Sect Master?"

Having killed the Young Sect Master of Yun Tian Sect, Ye Chenfeng, though feeling a sense of urgency, was not one to sit by. His character had always been to confront challenges head-on and manage troubles as they came. Since it had already happened, there was no point in worrying about it.

"Xia Zining, do you need to be so nervous? Among the people I killed at Tianshan Sect back then, it seems one of them was the Young Sect Master of Yun Tian Sect. I only found out about this just now," said Ye Chenfeng, sitting on the ground with his back against a large tree, as his body’s Soul Force continued to recover.

"No, Ye Chenfeng, you must leave the top forces now—in fact, leave the Ancient Martial World altogether to be temporarily safe," Xia Zining said to Ye Chenfeng with utmost seriousness.

Seeing the puzzled look on Ye Chenfeng’s face, Xia Zining continued, "Ye Chenfeng, you killed the young sect master of Yun Tian Sect; the entire sect will surely be relentless in their pursuit of you. Now you have offended Yun Tian Sect, Tianshan Sect, and Myriad Poison Sect, and there’s no turning back. You are no longer fit to stay in the Ancient Martial World. Haven’t you already obtained the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grass? As for your desire to annihilate Tianshan Sect, you definitely can’t do it in the next year or two, unless your strength surpasses that of a Primordial Heaven Peak expert."

"Ye Chenfeng, having spent time with you, I know you’re a stubborn person—once you set your mind on something, you must achieve it. But aren’t you staying in the Ancient Martial World just to enhance your strength and then destroy Tianshan Sect? As for obtaining the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grass, you already have three in your hands. Rather than risking danger to increase your strength in the Ancient Martial World, it would be better for you to return to the Secular World to improve. Once you’re confident enough, you can then enter the realm of the top forces again," she said.

"After all, there is a restriction here among the top forces: disciples of top sects cannot enter the Secular World. At the very least, they would not brazenly go to the Secular World."

"But if you insist on staying with the top forces, what if Yun Tian Sect becomes desperate? If they secretly send someone to the Secular World to threaten you with your relatives there, what will you do then?"

Listening to Xia Zining’s incessant talking, Ye Chenfeng fell into deep thought. He had three purposes for coming to the realm of the top forces: first, to avenge the Ghost Doctor Sect and his own sect; second, to see if he could find the remnants of the Ghost King Sect; third, to obtain the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grass for Han Chuxue.

Among these three purposes, the most urgent one had already been fulfilled, as the Hundred-Year Ten-Leaf Grass was vital to Han Chuxue’s life. And as for avenging the disciples of his sect and the Ghost Doctor Sect, as well as searching for the Ghost King Sect’s relics, those could be postponed. After all, Ye Chenfeng was not a pedantic person. Knowing that the situation was increasingly unfavorable, he could not stubbornly push forward. Sometimes, such an act is not bravery, but folly.

Thinking of the many possible scenarios, it all came down to the fact that Ye Chenfeng was too weak right now. If Yun Tian Sect really became desperate and secretly sent someone to the Secular World, it was something Ye Chenfeng definitely did not want to happen. Currently in the Secular World’s Wing Guard Team, the strongest member was only of High Grade Heaven Rank; if Yun Tian Sect dispatched an expert of Innate Peak, that alone would be enough to sweep through the forces Ye Chenfeng had in the Secular World.

After contemplating for a while, Ye Chenfeng decided to take Xia Zining’s advice and temporarily return to the Secular World. This time around, he would not only improve his own strength but also enhance the strength of the entire Wing Guard Team.

The previous foray into the realm of the top forces had been too hasty, which made Ye Chenfeng realize that to move unhindered among the top forces, relying solely on himself was not enough—he must also wield a powerful force of his own.

"Okay, there’s no time to delay. We should leave the Ancient Martial World immediately while we can, otherwise the entrance to the Secular World will surely be sealed," Ye Chenfeng said to Xia Zining.

"Ye Chenfeng, you should go back to the Secular World alone! I need to stay with the top forces," Xia Zining bit her lip, feeling relieved in her heart that Ye Chenfeng was willing to return to the Secular World temporarily. When did she start to worry about Ye Chenfeng?

Since arriving at the top forces’ realm, Xia Zining, although she had always acted as a burden, had indeed helped Ye Chenfeng quite a bit. Ye Chenfeng had promised to accompany Xia Zining to her sect’s treasure site, and he had always been a man of his word. However, if he was to leave the Ancient Martial World, they had to set off right away. Leaving Xia Zining alone here, with her inadequate strength, would be akin to leaving her in a precarious situation.

He firmly wrapped his right arm around Xia Zining’s slender waist, pulled her into his arms, and said, "Xia Zining, consider this as owing you a favor. But you must accompany me back to the Secular World. When we return next time, not only will I accompany you to your sect’s treasure site, but I will also help you eliminate your enemies. Let’s agree on that."

"Ye Chenfeng, put me down, Ye Chenfeng, you scoundrel, let me go..."

Xia Zining’s fists pounded on Ye Chenfeng’s back, but he ignored her completely and carried her away as he dashed off into the distance. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)