â
Hmph!
I thought heâd be some unparalleled genius, but...
heh,
it turns out heâs just a useless cripple who wonât live much longer!â
These words were no longer just harsh, they were downright vile. Hearing this, Zuo Yangâs eyes instantly narrowed. As for Gu Tian, if he wasnât held back by Gu Hanâs gaze, he wouldâve rushed up and tore the youth into eight pieces.
The noble-looking youth blinked.
A boning knife and a big black pot, isnât he just a chef? And that woman earlier, she was actually holding a needle, as if embroidering? Wasnât she just a tailor?
He glanced at Gu Han again. His hair was completely white, flesh and blood decaying. The broken sword in his hand didnât help. Aside from his extraordinarily calm gaze, there was nothing remarkable about him at all. Without a doubt, a complete waste.
A chef, a tailor, a waste... Oh right! Thereâs also that visibly violent demon!
He really wanted to ask the woman in front of him, âWhat kind of bizarre combination was this?â However, the womanâs powerful aura ultimately rendered him silent.
Finally, the woman in red asked, âYun Fan, how much Transcendent Substance do you have left?â
The golden-armored youth, Yun Fan, snapped back to reality. â
Huh?
Just a little bit.â
âBring it here.â
Without hesitation, Yun Fan immediately took out a thumb-sized jade bottle from his storage ring. âAlright.â
Inside, a wisp of ethereal aura coiled incessantly, hinting at a faint, otherworldly meaning. Clearly, it was the Transcendent Substance the woman had mentioned.
The woman simply glanced at Gu Han. âGive it to him.â
Yun Fan was stunned. â
Huh?
Sister, this...â
It wasnât reluctance on his part. The substance had been given to him by the woman in the first place. If she used it herself, that was one thing, but to give it to a waste who could die at any moment?
The woman remained silent, a fierce aura emanating from her eyes. She took her wine gourd and took a hearty gulp. âGive it!â
Yun Fan shuddered and quickly stuffed the jade bottle into Gu Hanâs hand. He was filled with fear.
Sheâs too terrifying!
Di Kan watched with a raised eyebrow. âRemarkable! This woman is really remarkable!â
Zhao Mengyou was a bit unconvinced. â
Hmm...
I donât see it.â
Di Kan was full of sarcasm. âDivine Maiden Zhao, the Tiansheng Hall has a big family and great assets. When it comes to Transcendent Substance, you definitely have a fair amount. Would you be willing to give it to someone you just met?â
Zhao Mengyou fell silent. Of course she wouldnât. Even her master, the hall master, would say no to that. Transcendent Substance was rare and difficult to obtain. Only through countless generations had they amassed a significant amount. How could it be given away so easily?
Di Kan said, âSee, you are far inferior to her!â
Zhao Mengyou was still unconvinced. âActually, that person was right. Giving something like Transcendent Substance to a waste truly is no use.â
Taking the jade bottle, Gu Han remained silent. He knew very well how precious the substance was. Otherwise, Wu De and the others wouldnât have waited until their lifespans were nearly exhausted before breaking through to the Transcendent realm.
However, the woman gave it away on their first meeting without being asked. Gu Han was moved. At the same time, he understood why geniuses like Zuo Yang and Yu Miao held her in such high regard. Who wouldnât respect such a protective senior sister?
Thinking for a moment, he explained his situation, âSenior Sister, this thing actually isnât of much use to me. Giving it to me is just a waste.â
After all, it could only heal his physical injuries and restore his youth. His lost lifespan could not be recovered at all.
The noble-looking youth couldnât help but say, âIt is indeed a waste! Little Sister, even within the military, this substance is exceedingly rare. Without tremendous military merit, you simply canât exchange for it. And youâre giving it to such a wasteââ
Gu Han interjected. âSenior Sister, thanks, Iâll take it.â
The noble-looking youthâs eyes narrowed. âWhat did you say?!â
He could already tell that Gu Han was deliberately going against him.
Gu Hanâs expression remained unchanged. âI said Iâm not in a good mood right now, donât test me.â
âYouââ
The woman seemed somewhat displeased. âYun Lie, do you really want to meddle in my affairs?â
A trace of pressure she inadvertently revealed made Yun Lie stagger back. Intimidated by her aura, Yun Lie was too embarrassed to say another word.
Off to the side, Yun Fan nearly laughed out loud.
I warned you earlier, donât provoke her, but you just wouldnât listen. Donât you have any self-awareness? Havenât you suffered enough at her hands?
âWho killed these people?â
Glancing at the headless corpses, Gu Han didnât hide it from her. âI killed them.â
Yun Fan simply didnât believe it. âThatâs impossible! Donât think I canât tell. These people were at least at the Transcendent realm. How could
you
have killed them?â
Gu Han glanced at him. âI killed them with a sword. One strike each. They were very easy to kill.â
Yun Fan was speechless. Meanwhile, the woman seemed to take Gu Hanâs story at face value and didnât question him any further.
She then changed the subject. âIâll find a way to deal with the lifespan issue.â
She could tell at a glance what Gu Han lacked now wasnât vitality, but lifespan.
Zuo Yang sighed. âJunior Brother, letâs go back first. Both you and Ah Sha need to rest quietly.â
Just now on the way, Shen Xuan had already told him the whole story. Although this matter had nothing to do with him, he still felt somewhat responsible.
He patted Gu Hanâs shoulder. âDonât worry, I will definitely give you justice for this matter.â
The woman looked up at the horizon. âThereâs no need for that. Since Iâm here, I might as well settle all of todayâs matters in one go.â
As soon as her words fell, a wisp of vast and mighty pressure descended. It was the Saint might! As if nothing had happened, she reached for her wine gourd again. With so many Transcendent realm cultivators present, she obviously knew the matter involved Holy Lands and hidden families. It was just that in her eyes, these holy lands were really no different from the Yuqing Sect.
Though a woman, she drank with a boldness that would shame any man. âYun Fan.â
â
Huh?
â
âSend a message, transfer the Fengyi Army here. Have the second uncle and father all come over.â
Yun Fanâs eyes widened. âSister... what do you want to do?â
The woman pointed at Gu Han and Zuo Yang. âArenât they my junior brothers?â
âYes...â
âWhat do you do when your junior brother is bullied?â
Yun Fan was taken aback.
How would I know? Iâm still young! Iâve never experienced anything like this!
The woman put away her wine gourd. âItâs very simple. Iâll destroy the Holy Land today.â
Suddenly, a furious voice containing saintly might rang out. â
Hmph!
Destroy a Holy Land? How bold! Where did this impertinent girl come from?!â
It felt as if a clap of thunder had exploded right next to their ears. Everyoneâs qi and blood shook, causing them to lose focus briefly.
The womanâs eyes narrowed slightly, her robes fluttering without wind. Blazing aura swirled around her, faintly taking the form of a heavenly phoenixâs projection.
âThe Great Flame Empire, Feng Xi!â