Yushi An went into seclusion, and Yang Mu’s life continued as usual. However, for some reason, Yang Mu feels that Shi Dixuan, since his return from the Secret realm, has been looking at Yang Mu with a deeper meaning.
Yang Mu hasn’t encountered Shi Dixuan often, so he hasn’t paid much attention to the meaning behind his gaze. Before Li Yuer arrived, he had gone to the Secret realm several times. Attempting to find his lost pet, Wang Cai, who had escaped from him during their previous encounter. However, each time, he returned empty-handed.
After a period of time, just as Yushi An went into seclusion, Li Yuer arrived. She brought with her a group of disciples from the Yuling Sect. Yang Mu sensed their presence as they approached the mountain below Yuan Sect.
The Yuling Sect was indeed a dominant sect. As among Li Yuer’s entourage was a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage. A rare presence in this region.
While many individuals on the continent had reached the Nascent Soul stage, it was considered quite uncommon in this area.
In the sects of this region, disciples who reached the Golden Core stage could become elders. However, Li Yuer had casually brought along someone at the Nascent Soul stage among her companions, with the others being at the Golden Core stage.
This impressive lineup left Yang Mu in awe of their strength.
Li Yuer herself had reached the Foundation Building stage.
Since crossing over to this continent, Yang Mu had not seen much of the world. In his previous life, due to his low cultivation, he had limited opportunities to accompany Shi Dixuan on missions. He was usually included when Shi Dixuan was targeting individuals with less formidable strength.
Yang Mu personally went out to welcome Li Yuer. Due to Yuan Sect’s repeated emphasis on Li Yuer’s importance, he had taken the effort to change into a new set of clothes.
He wore a jade-green belt around his brocade robe. His phoenix-like eyes were slightly narrowed, giving him a calm and ethereal appearance as if he were a celestial being descending to the mortal world.
Looking at himself in the mirror, Yang Mu nodded in satisfaction. Despite inhabiting a cannon fodder’s body, his external appearance was exceptionally handsome.
Having already informed the elders of the Yuan Sect, Yang Mu left his small room and led the group of elders to wait quietly outside the Sect for Li Yuer’s arrival.
Li Yuer and her group soon arrived at the mountaintop where the Yuan Sect was located.
Finally, Yang Mu laid eyes on Li Yuer, confirming that she was indeed a beautiful woman. Dressed in white, her figure accentuated by her clothing, with long flowing hair, she had lively large eyes that were locked onto Yang Mu’s group. She exuded an aura of freshness and purity, the type that could easily capture the hearts of men.
Li Yuer’s appearance matched Yang Mu’s preference, and it was only upon seeing her that he realized why her name sounded so familiar.
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This woman was one of Shi Dixuan’s love interests from his previous life. Like all the other women, she loved Shi Dixuan but was never accepted by him.
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Yang Mu nodded. Seeing a beautiful woman, he felt somewhat excited, but the thought that this woman would eventually fall for Shi Dixuan slightly elevated his heartbeat. He managed to maintain his usual dignified and aloof expression as he replied, “Miss Li, esteemed guests, you all have travelled across mountains and rivers to come to our Sect. Yuan Sect is deeply honoured by your visit. Please come inside and take some rest.”
Li Yuer naturally agreed.
Yuan Sect had given Yuling Sect plenty of face. Not only did all the elders come out to welcome Li Yuer and her group, but Yang Mu had also arranged for many disciples to wait in the square, including Shi Dixuan.
Yang Mu had them wait there to fulfill what Yushi An had mentioned – if anyone from their sect could win Li Yuer’s favor, it would be even better. Everyone had a chance, and whether Li Yuer took an interest in someone would depend on her own preferences.
However, as soon as Yang Mu recalled that Li Yuer was one of the women chasing Shi Dixuan, he lost interest in her.
After arranging accommodations for Li Yuer and having the elders guide her around, Yang Mu returned to his own room.
On his way back, he coincidentally encountered Shi Dixuan. Yang Mu was puzzled and asked, “Why aren’t you mingling with the sect members?”
Shi Dixuan replied with confusion, “Why should I mingle with the sect members?”
Yang Mu: “…”
‘To increase your chances of getting Li Yuer’s affection.’ However, he didn’t voice this thought and simply waved his hand, returning to his room and closing the door.
Shi Dixuan stood behind him, his eyes deep and profound, concealing many things within their pitch-black depths. With his naturally handsome features, his increased height gave him an imposing presence. Unlike his previous silent and low-profile self, he now had a trace of dominance in his brows. He gazed at the closed door of Yang Mu’s room for a moment before turning to return to his own room.
As for women, Shi Dixuan had no interest at all.
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Yang Mu had lost interest in Li Yuer and had no intention of spending more time with her. He didn’t want to interact with Li Yuer, as there were plenty of people in the sect eager to get close to her.
However, Yang Mu had no knowledge of how Shi Dixuan and Li Yuer had first met. After spending several days in his room and aimlessly wandering around Yuan Sect on one particular day, he unexpectedly came across Shi Dixuan and Li Yuer having a private conversation.
Shi Dixuan wore an aloof expression, bordering on impatience, while Li Yuer’s eyes were filled with affection, and a faint blush colored her cheeks.
“Thank you for saving me in the Secret realm that day,” Li Yuer said gently.
Facing the gratitude of such a charming woman, Shi Dixuan remained indifferent. “You’re welcome.” Shi Dixuan
He had gone to the Secret realm that day to hone his skills, but he had seen Li Yuer suffering in the realm.
Li Yuer was being pursued by a ferocious beastman and seemed defenseless. Shi Dixuan hadn’t intended to intervene, but he suddenly noticed Li Yuer making subtle gestures as if preparing a powerful attack.
Knowing that it was an illusionary realm where, apart from himself, there shouldn’t be any beastmen. He still couldn’t resist rushing to her aid. Suppressing his own cultivation level, he had simply taken Li Yuer away and released the illusory beastman.
However, to his surprise, when Li Yuer saw the handsome and imposing Shi Dixuan descending from the sky, she instantly developed feelings for him and began pursuing him relentlessly.
Seeing Li Yuer chattering beside him, Shi Dixuan’s eyes flashed with impatience. He couldn’t stand the incessant chatter of humans, especially when they were romantically interested in him.
Nevertheless, he did think about certain things and lowered his gaze.
“In a month, there’s a competition organized by several sects joining together. Will your sect participate? There are generous rewards for the winners,” Li Yuer suddenly asked at this moment.
Shi Dixuan finally looked up at her after hearing this question. “I’m not sure.”
Seeing Shi Dixuan finally responding, Li Yuer joyfully said, “I’ll go ask Elder Yang for you. By the way, in this competition, masters and disciples below the Nascent Soul stage can participate together.”
Elder Yang, whom Li Yuer mentioned, happened to be nearby eavesdropping on their conversation. Upon hearing this, Yang Mu immediately used his sword to fly away.
A competition organized by multiple sects? Yang Mu had no prior knowledge of this. Yushi An hadn’t informed him. However, the competition did sound intriguing, especially the part about masters and disciples participating together. He sighed internally and hoped that Shi Dixuan wouldn’t take any interest in this competition.
***
In a quiet, dimly lit chamber, a person with fair, delicate skin but subtle crow’s feet at the corners of their eyes sat on a stone bed in one corner.
Across from them was a beastman, shackled with iron chains.
This beastman was a wolf. Its neck is encircled by a thumb-thick Beast controlling collar. And All four of its limbs are securely bound by iron chains, rendering it utterly powerless.
At this moment, it appeared to be in a state of desolation, its fur dull and lifeless. It hung its head low, occasionally lifting its gaze to the man on the stone bed. Its wolfish eyes filled with palpable hatred.
The man on the bed was none other than the Master of the Yuan Sect, Yushi An.
He looked at the wolf in front of him, utterly defenseless, and let out a disdainful laugh. “Do you hate me?”
The wolf glared at him with fury, growling softly. Its front paws, constrained by the iron chains, could only scrape weakly against the ground. If not for the constraints of the iron chains and the controlling collar, this wolf would have lunged forward long ago, aiming to tear Yushi An apart.
Seeing the wolf’s current state, Yushi An laughed heartily. “So what if you hate me? In this land, your Beast Clan has long become playthings in the hands of humans, utterly powerless. Blame it on the fact that your essence has the ability to enhance human cultivation. With your help, my cultivation has almost broken through to the intermediate level.”
The latter part of his words seemed more like muttering to himself. He raised his gaze and looked at the wolf with a lecherous grin. He took out a pill from his storage ring, got off the bed, and approached the wolf step by step.
The wolf, witnessing Yushi An slowly advancing toward it, emitted a mournful whine. Its eyes were filled with sorrow, anger, and humiliation. It struggled desperately but in vain.
It hated and resented.
Countless members of the beast clan had died in sorrow on this continent. They were the lowest class among all species. And all humans coveted them because their semen/essence could enhance human cultivation.
It had watched humans, like the one before it, toy with its kin, one by one, until they wasted away. It had witnessed the emaciated bodies of its own kind, and its heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness.
When? When would their Beast Clan ever be free? When would they control their own destiny instead of being manipulated to their death by humans?
The human had now reached its side, crouched down, and gripped its mouth. The wolf closed its eyes, and a tear seemed to trace a path down its cheek.
Carrying the burden of having a precious jade, yet unable to protect it, would inevitably invite malice that could ultimately destroy you.
thank you for the chapter!
:(((((( bro the fact that they hate and despise beastmen but are still so greedy for them is stupid.
Also I was most definitely right about Shi Dixuan being the dog!!!
Thank You for the new chapter ♡〜٩( ╹▿╹ )۶〜♡
I also am convinced that the dog is Shi Dixuan!
And omg pleas Yang Mu save all the beastmen😩🙏
Yushi an you scumbag😡😡😡😡