Chapter 679 - 74: Tong Shangren Face to Face

On the day Tong Jiesheng arrived at Funiu Mountain, he headed straight to the Dao Field of Master Chunyuan.

Each word and action between the two in the Dao Field was discovered by the Little Fire Spirit hidden within Master Chunyuan’s Dantian, and promptly conveyed to Li Ji’an.

"Hmm! Can’t trust this old man?" Master Chunyuan scoffed with his back to Tong Jiesheng.

Tong Jiesheng smiled faintly, "It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s just that after nineteen years here, you’ve yet to have any news on that young thief, which makes me worried.

Moreover, having resolved the conflict with Sect Leader Huang, forging a close bond, and being invited to the Saintess Ceremony, passing by this place, I thought I’d drop by."

"Ha, such a convenient visit?" Master Chunyuan sneered.

"How can your Tong Family reconcile the contradiction with the Joyful Union Sect’s Sect Leader Huang? That’s a contradiction that cuts off your family’s hope!"

Tong Jiesheng’s expression remained unchanged, smiling lightly, "Heh, if I could attain the Nascent Soul Realm, where’s the talk of severing family hope?"

"Hmm? Are you that ruthless? Did you send your family’s prodigy daughter to Huang Qiyu?" Master Chunyuan furrowed his brows.

"That’s too heavy a claim! Yaoyao is originally Sect Leader Huang’s biological daughter, how does ruthlessness come into play?" Tong Jiesheng was indifferent.

Master Chunyuan looked at him disdainfully, "Heh, I don’t believe you don’t know Huang Qiyu’s intentions."

"Taoist Friend Chunyuan, speak carefully!" Tong Jiesheng immediately changed his expression, warning with displeasure.

"Let’s talk about our Nascent Soul plan. How come after twenty years, you still haven’t confirmed if Changqing Talisman Master is the young thief?"

Hearing this, Master Chunyuan sighed softly, shaking his head, "It’s basically confirmed that he’s not the young thief."

"What’s the basis?" Tong Jiesheng looked with skepticism.

"Changqing Talisman Master is just like us, in the Realm of the Ascendant, whereas the young thief has been only in the Core Formation stage for less than a sixty-year cycle. How can it be?" Master Chunyuan said naturally.

When he first entered Funiu Mountain, he always kept in touch with Tong Jiesheng, constantly informing him of what was happening. Initially discovering that the timing of Changqing Talisman Master’s arrival coincided with the young thief, he communicated the truth.

"Heh, have you forgotten that young thief back in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain? He managed to slip past us under our noses, he might have an Exotic Treasure that can disguise the aura of an Ascendant." Tong Jiesheng promptly pointed out.

Master Chunyuan’s eyelids trembled slightly, aligning with what he had thought back then, hence his verification with the Bronze Mirror.

Yet now, it was challenging to explain himself.

"What? Haven’t you verified with the Immortal Mirror gifted by Beixuan True Monarch?" Tong Jiesheng pursued.

"Hmm! What if Changqing Talisman Master is truly an Ascendant? Offending a fellow Realm of the Ascendant member without reason could lead to retaliation." Master Chunyuan scoffed coldly, showing a hint of embarrassment and anger.

Tong Jiesheng stared intently at Master Chunyuan, yet said nothing.

"Ha ha ha." Moments later, he burst into sudden laughter.

"It’s my fault for forgetting your nature. With your temperament, such an action is only reasonable."

Master Chunyuan’s face flushed instantly.

He naturally discerned the mocking tone from Tong Jiesheng.

"Hmm, we are equally matched in strength. If the situation were reversed, would you dare to test easily? If Changqing Talisman Master truly is an Ascendant escaping the war in the Central Region, what would you do?"

Tong Jiesheng was indifferent, pacing with hands behind his back, standing tall: "Even if it really is a misunderstanding, it’s merely an Ascendant escaping chaos from the Central Region, nothing to fear!"

"Hmm?" Master Chunyuan was moved by such confident demeanor, pausing slightly.

Then thought of one point: "Have you informed the Joyful Union Sect about this?"

"How could it be? I wouldn’t dare disclose Beixuan True Monarch’s secret." Tong Jiesheng immediately denied.

"It’s merely a transaction made with the Joyful Union Sect."

Master Chunyuan nodded secretly, counter with sarcasm, "Hmm, what kind of support can selling your family’s prodigy secure? Just wait and see as they watch from the sidelines."

"Heh, don’t you see? The Joyful Union Sect has already dispatched three Ascendants to guard the area?" Tong Jiesheng chuckled lightly.

He then reached out and said, "Give me the Immortal Mirror, I will go explore myself."

Master Chunyuan’s heart sank, but he had no choice but to hand over the Bronze Mirror.

Soon, Tong Jiesheng brought Master Chunyuan to the outside of Li Ji’an’s Dao Field.

At the same time, Fuxiang Ascendant was also invited over by Tong Jiesheng to assist.

Added to the two Joyful Union Sect Ascendants wielding Magical Treasures in the sky above Funiu Mountain, there were five Ascendants present.

Tong Jiesheng was highly confident; even if the opponent was indeed a genuine Ascendant, he wasn’t afraid at all.

"Knock knock~" After knocking with Magical Power, Tong Jiesheng called out loudly, "I, Tong, am here to visit, may Daoist Changqing meet for a conversation?"

"Why are you here with your entourage? I don’t recall any interactions with you." Li Ji’an’s indifferent voice came from inside.

Tong Jiesheng saw him reluctant to open the Array, smirking inwardly, further confirming his suspicion: "Hehe, Daoist Changqing, don’t misunderstand. I’m here only to find an old acquaintance, and have no malicious intent toward you. I ask to meet and talk."

"Isn’t your behavior too presumptuous?" Li Ji’an’s voice had become somewhat displeased.

"Presumptuous?" Tong Jiesheng slightly raised his hands, smiling as he glanced at the two Ascendants aiding him, and then looked up at the two Ascendants in the sky, feeling proud.

The intention was clear, if you don’t open up, we’ll indeed have to be presumptuous.

"In my Dao Field, it’s just my wife and I. Who is this acquaintance you’re seeking?" Li Ji’an appeared to compromise under the pressure of the five Ascendants.

"No need for you to worry, just meeting will suffice, I’ll find them easily." Tong Jiesheng remained firm.

"Squeak~" The Array opened, and the door swung open.

"Ha ha ha, thank you, Daoist." Tong Jiesheng laughed heartily as he entered the Dao Field.

In the front yard of the Dao Field, seeing Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin seated under the pavilion, Tong Jiesheng quickened his pace.

His gaze at Li Ji’an was particularly fervent, as if his opportunity for Nascent Soul was right in front of him.

"Daoist Friend, greetings."

"Greetings!"

As Tong Jiesheng took his seat, Master Chunyuan worriedly glanced at Li Ji’an, showing great anxiety.

And the usually flirtatious and alluring Fuxiang Ascendant now cast a gentle and serene gaze at Li Ji’an, no longer appearing wanton.

"My wife and I are here. Who are you seeking?" Li Ji’an looked indifferent, without glancing at Tong Jiesheng, coldly asked.

"Changqing Talisman Master needn’t worry, just let me use this mirror for a look." Tong Jiesheng unreservedly brought out the Bronze Mirror.

"Hmm?" Li Ji’an turned sharply, glaring fiercely at Tong Jiesheng.

"Ha ha ha, Daoist Friend, is this necessary?"

"Necessary? Do you know what this implies? Since I ascended to the realm of Ascendant, I’ve never been humiliated like this. Do you truly believe I’m easy to bully?" Li Ji’an erupted with might, ready to fight at any moment.

"Daoist Friend, calm down. My acquaintance is adept at concealing identity, even disguising aura. This mirror merely investigates Dantian Magical Power, without other intents." Tong Jiesheng explained with a smile.

"Hmm, and what if not?" Li Ji’an snorted coldly.

"If not... if not, I will publicly apologize to Daoist Friend, how about that?" Tong Jiesheng confidently said.

"How will you apologize?" Li Ji’an’s gaze was sharp.

"However Daoist Friend wishes for an apology, I will accept it." Tong Jiesheng replied nonchalantly.

"Then offer your life as compensation, how about that?" Li Ji’an resolutely said.

Tong Jiesheng hesitated slightly, surprised by the other party’s courage despite the overwhelming advantage of five Ascendants.

"Heh, if Daoist Friend can take it, my life is yours, how about that?" Tong Jiesheng chuckled softly, then without further words, immediately activated the Bronze Mirror in hand.

Whoosh~

A brilliant light flashed, landing on Li Ji’an...