Chapter 144 - 114: Brother Changfeng, [Saber Madman] Hua Youran

Chapter 144: Chapter 114: Brother Changfeng, [Saber Madman] Hua Youran

As the only girl of her generation in the Hua Family, Hua Yiran was clearly doted on by her older brothers.

And so, the carriage continued on its way, soon reaching a smooth county road.

After traveling for more than an hour on the county road, the silhouette of Qin City appeared before Lu Changfeng’s eyes.

Qin City was also a city with the distinct style of Jiangnan Prefecture.

A stream flowed through its center.

Although its water transport wasn’t as developed as Jiangzhou’s, there were still many boats coming and going on the stream’s surface.

Following the stream south would lead to Jia City, where the Dark Buddha Demon Sect was located.

Qin City had not been ravaged by the chaos of war. The order at the city gates was fairly normal, and the faces of the common people coming and going showed little worry.

The people of Qin City didn’t believe the flames of war would reach them, at least not anytime soon.

The two carriages stopped before the city gates.

Hua Hu stepped forward and presented a special Token from the Hua Family.

The expressions of the city guards changed drastically. They immediately let them pass, and after glancing at Hua Yiran a few times, one of them quickly returned to the city to report.

Thus, not long after the carriages entered the city, they were stopped by a group of Hua Family servants.

The man in the lead was handsome, his face etched with worry. It was none other than Hua Yiran’s Seventh Brother, Hua Youran.

"Seventh Brother! Why did you come to get me?" Hua Yiran exclaimed, hopping down from the carriage.

"You have the nerve to ask!"

"You snuck off to Yunyang Prefecture to have fun. Don’t you know there’s a war breaking out there now?"

"The whole family has been worried sick! Your Third Brother and Fifth Brother have already left for Yunyang Prefecture to find you!"

"And you, Uncle Hua Hu! Yiran is brainless, but you’re a grown man. How could you go along with her craziness!"

Hua Hu quickly bowed and admitted his fault. "It is this old servant’s fault."

"Aiya, don’t blame Uncle Hu. Who could have known a war would break out in Yunyang Prefecture? We all thought it was just a private matter between the Saint Demon Sect and the Moon Concealing Sect."

"Besides, I’m back now, aren’t I!"

In front of her own brother, Hua Yiran became even more animated.

Suddenly, Hua Yiran seemed to think of something. She pulled Hua Youran over to Lu Changfeng’s carriage. "Also, I met a brilliant young talent on this trip! Seventh Brother, you’ll definitely like him!"

Hua Yiran turned her head and said, "Brother Changfeng, you can get out of the carriage now. Since my brother came on his own, let’s just walk and look around from here!"

Hua Youran then saw the carriage curtain open, and a handsome Swordsman in a moon-white robe with an outstanding aura stepped out.

The wariness in Hua Youran’s eyes slowly faded.

"I am Lu Changfeng. You must be Yiran’s Seventh Brother, Hua Youran. She mentioned you to me many times on our journey," Lu Changfeng said with a light smile.

Name: Hua Youran

Root Bone: Upper A

Talent: High-Grade Talent [Saber Madman], High-Grade Talent [Flying Swan].

Bloodline Talent: [Ancient Floral Fiend 0.5%]

’This young man’s Root Bone and Talent are indeed superb. Dual High-Grade Talents... this is a Root Bone and Talent comparable to Xuansha’s.’

’Hua Youran looks extremely handsome and refined on the outside. Who would have thought he’s actually a [Saber Madman]? A madman among saber users; he must have a frenzied side when he wields his blade.’

’And he even has a Demon Fiend Bloodline Talent.’

’If this young man is allowed to continue developing, it would be no problem for him to lead the Hua Family back to its place among the Eight Great Martial Arts Families of Jiangnan Prefecture in the future.’

’According to Hua Yiran, her Seventh Brother just has an outstanding Root Bone and is skilled in Lightweight Skill. It seems he’s hidden his Saber Technique Talent and the fact that he possesses a Demon Fiend Bloodline. He knows how to hide his true abilities.’

’He’s about the same age as Sikong Jue, and his cultivation seems to be at the Middle Grade of the Tendon Transformation Realm.’

Faced with such a person, Lu Changfeng couldn’t help but feel a desire to recruit him.

"Did my little sister say something foolish? I am Hua Youran... Wait, Lu Changfeng?"

"Could it be that you are the Lu Changfeng from the Nine Heroes of Jiangnan, the one at the Blood Forging Realm?"

Lu Changfeng gave a dry cough. "I’m already in the Tendon Transformation Realm now."

"Haha, my apologies, my apologies. I forgot that you made your name several years ago."

"I remember that before you participated in the Martial Arts Conference against the Daliang dogs, you were already a famous genius Swordsman in Jiangzhou! Number one in the Blood Forging Realm! Number one on the Hidden Dragon List’s Blood Forging ranking!"

"What an honored guest!" Hua Youran’s face was beaming with excitement. He recited Lu Changfeng’s deeds as if they were his own family treasures, clearly having studied him thoroughly.

In fact, with a great enemy at their doorstep, the Nine Heroes of Jiangnan had become objects of worship for the young Martial Artists of Jiangnan Prefecture.

"Heh, it’s just a bit of a meager reputation. Unfortunately, my Realm is ultimately too low to influence the current situation," Lu Changfeng said with a slight sigh.

These words resonated deeply with Hua Youran, who also liked to hide his true strength. "Yes, our strength is still too low."

"If I had the Realm of Supreme Elder Li Zongdao of the Divine Sword Sect, I would definitely storm the Daliang Country’s homeland! An eye for an eye!"

’It seems the reason Hua Youran hides his abilities is that he feels his strength is still insufficient and doesn’t want to be conspicuous.’

"Hmph. Seventh Brother, look how well you’re getting along with Brother Changfeng. I guess I found a good playmate for you, huh?"

"When we get home later, help me out, okay? I’m so scared Mom is going to nag me to death!"

Hua Youran rubbed his forehead. "I was so caught up in my conversation with Brother Lu that I almost forgot about your trouble. Hurry and come home with me. Dad and Mom are waiting anxiously!"

"What about Brother Changfeng?" Hua Yiran asked, looking at Lu Changfeng.

Lu Changfeng waved his hand. "You two go on ahead. Old Bai and I will walk around the city for a bit. We’ll prepare and pay a formal visit to your Hua Family another day."

"Excellent! Brother Lu, you can look around the city. I’ll take my little sister home first. We’ll naturally have a way to find you later!"

After speaking, Hua Youran pulled Hua Yiran away, leaving under the protection of the family servants.

Lu Changfeng smiled. He didn’t doubt Hua Youran’s words. In Qin City, the Hua Family was the sky; finding someone’s whereabouts would be a piece of cake.

"Sain... COUGH COUGH, Young Master, what should we do next?"

"Should we use this connection with the two sisters to infiltrate the Hua Family and assassinate the Patriarch directly?" Bai Touweng, who had been keeping a low profile on the side, finally sidled up and offered his suggestion.

Lu Changfeng smacked Bai Touweng on the head.

"What a terrible idea. I want the people and the city," Lu Changfeng said.

"Has the Young Master taken a liking to that little chick? Mmm, that little chick is indeed quite pretty. Although I prefer the company of men, I can still recognize a beauty," Bai Touweng analyzed.

Lu Changfeng smacked Bai Touweng’s head again. "The one I want is Hua Youran!"

Hearing this, Bai Touweng’s face filled with shock. "Young Master, you’re also..."

"Get lost! Shut the hell up! If you say another word, I’ll detonate the Rainbow Seed inside you," Lu Changfeng said angrily.

Fortunately, Bai Touweng finally realized he seemed to have misunderstood something again and immediately shut his mouth.

After the banter with the white-haired old man, Lu Changfeng calmed his mind.

’I’ll check on the Hua Family’s internal situation another day and see if there are any weaknesses. If there’s an opportunity, I’ll have to set up a little scheme.’

’If there’s really no opportunity, then I’ll have the Dark Buddha Demon Sect in Jia City make a move. If there’s no opportunity, I’ll have to create one.’

’In the end, it’s just a matter of getting the Hua Family to willingly climb aboard the great chariot of the Saint Demon Sect.’

’Lu Changfeng felt he should still have the ability to do so.’

Just as he was about to step forward, a low growl came from inside the carriage.

Lu Changfeng remembered something and entered the carriage.

He saw the Fire Qilin obediently huddled in a corner.

The Fire Qilin’s appearance was known to everyone in Rong City. To avoid exposing his identity, Lu Changfeng had been cooped up in the carriage until now.

Now, looking at the Fire Qilin, Lu Changfeng felt a bit troubled.

After some thought, he said, "Look, I’ve changed my appearance now too. See if you can change into a completely different form. Of course, don’t change your size. Maybe turn into a white cat or something."

Lu Changfeng then saw the Fire Qilin roll its eyes, as if to say, ’Why the hell didn’t you say so earlier? You made me hide in this carriage for so many days I couldn’t even breathe!’

Then, the fur on the Fire Qilin’s body began to ripple, quickly changing from fiery red to snow white.

Immediately after, the Fire Qilin’s appearance also underwent a subtle change. It looked neither like a cat nor a dog.

It looked more like a mixed-breed Demon Beast pet.

Because of its white fur, no one would ever connect it to the miniature Fire Qilin that sat on the Saint Master’s shoulder.

"Not bad. Come on out."

Lu Changfeng picked up the Fire Qilin and placed it on his shoulder.

Afterward, Lu Changfeng had Bai Touweng quickly dispose of the carriage, giving it to a lucky couple who happened to be passing by.