Chapter 131: Nine Heavens Phoenix Dance, Fully Armed (1)

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Volume II: Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens
Chapter 1: Fully Armed

"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, I have already returned to the Great Zhao Sacred Grounds. You are to remain behind and protect Young Master Yan well! Wait for my word!"

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"This is the Holy Maiden's handwriting!" Azure Dragon said, taking the note and confirming its authenticity.

"Hm?" Yan Chuan frowned slightly.

There were clear signs that the door to the bamboo cottage had been opened.

"Wait for me outside," Yan Chuan said.

With that, Yan Chuan entered the bamboo cottage alone.

On the table inside lay another letter. It was unsigned, but Yan Chuan understood immediately that it had been left for him by Mo Yuxi.

Opening the letter, Yan Chuan began to read.

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I only brought three hundred high-grade spirit stones with me this time. I have placed them in the chest under your bed. I mean nothing else by it; you must accept them.

You have three thousand subordinates to provide for, and your burden will surely be heavy in the future. Consider this my treat for them—do not refuse!

Until we meet again!

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Looking at the letter, Yan Chuan felt a sudden, inexplicable touch of warmth, and a faint smile tugged at his lips.

Gently tucking the letter away, he turned and stepped back outside.

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"Has Yuxi really left?" Yang Zhijiu had returned, looking thoroughly dejected.

"The Holy Maiden has returned," Azure Dragon nodded.

Nearby, Wine Sword Immortal sat atop a large tree, savoring the fine liquor in his gourd with a look of pure enjoyment.

"Whoosh!"

A streak of white light suddenly shot across the distant horizon.

"Boom!"

A gust of wind swept through, kicking up dust and debris. It was Scholar Wenruo who had returned.

Though his robes were slightly tattered, Scholar Wenruo maintained his usual composure.

"Wenruo, how did it go?" Yang Zhijiu asked immediately.

"The World-Suppressing Stone was shattered, and I was fortunate enough to obtain a fragment," Scholar Wenruo said with a satisfied smile.

One must know that the World-Suppressing Stone was a top-tier material for forging Immortal Artifacts; anyone who obtained a piece would be satisfied.

"Oh? And what of True Monarch Black Feather?"

"Him? His luck was not very good. The Star Will was snatched by Huo Guang. Having just transcended his tribulation to reach the Void Realm, he was in a weakened state. Because he had reached the Void Realm, he became a target for everyone. Although he managed to seize a fairly large fragment of the World-Suppressing Stone, he paid a heavy price and will need to go into seclusion for several years to recover!" Scholar Wenruo chuckled.

"I see," Yan Chuan nodded.

"And Holy Maiden Yuxi?" Scholar Wenruo asked.

"Her? She went back," Yang Zhijiu said gloomily.

"That is for the best. To prevent complications, returning early is wise," Scholar Wenruo nodded.

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"Indeed. Since that is the case, we should head back as well," Yang Zhijiu said with a sigh.

"Very well," Scholar Wenruo agreed.

"Azure Dragon, let us be off," Scholar Wenruo said, turning to the four guardians.

"We...!" Azure Dragon started to speak, but Yan Chuan interrupted him.

"Go ahead, return with them," Yan Chuan said, looking at the four.

"Ah? But, Young Master Yan...!" Azure Dragon looked puzzled.

After all, Mo Yuxi had left a personal letter explicitly ordering the four of them to protect Yan Chuan.

Yan Chuan looked at Azure Dragon and smiled. "There is no need to worry about me for the time being. As for her, having just obtained the Myriad Wonders Lotus, her return is bound to cause a sensation. You should return early to assist Miss Mo."

"But what are we to say when we return?" Azure Dragon asked, looking troubled.

"Just tell them it was my request. She will not give you any trouble," Yan Chuan said firmly.

Looking at Yan Chuan, the four guardians nodded in gratitude. They could see that Yan Chuan was genuinely acting in the Holy Maiden's best interest.

"Understood!" The four bowed respectfully to Yan Chuan.

Scholar Wenruo and Yang Zhijiu looked on with slight confusion, but in the end, they chose not to ask any questions.