Chapter 702 - 699: Wanjue Inn

Chapter 702: Chapter 699: Wanjue Inn

Out of courtesy, Luoo Xiaoshuang introduced Jiang Jichen to the blue-robed young man.

However, she only knew him as Young Master Jiang, and was completely ignorant of anything else about him.

From Luoo Xiaoshuang’s introduction, they learned that the blue-robed young man’s name was Wan Shan!

The Wan Family was one of the top ten Noble Families of the Eastern Land.

Moreover, Wan Shan was a legacy disciple of the Hidden Cultivation Sect, the Broken Soul Sect, granting him an extraordinary status.

From what Wan Shan had just said, Jiang Jichen realized they were all heading into the Valley of Ten Thousand Extremes.

This came as a bit of a surprise to Jiang Jichen!

Luoo Xiaoshuang, on the other hand, found Jiang Jichen to be quite mysterious, and a sliver of curiosity began to stir within her.

After all, for a Supreme Realm expert to be following and protecting him, his status was clearly anything but ordinary.

However, she had a specific goal in mind for approaching Jiang Jichen.

The Star River Divine Stone could allow her Celestial Frost Divine Bow to evolve again.

She hoped to obtain some Star River Divine Stones from Jiang Jichen.

Naturally, Jiang Jichen saw through Luoo Xiaoshuang’s intentions at a glance.

’Otherwise,’ he thought, ’I doubt I’m charming enough for the Eastern Land’s First Divine Maiden to go out of her way to greet me.’

"Before entering the Ancient Mountain Range, it’s tradition to stop at the Wanjue Inn, drink a cup of Ten Thousand Extremes Spirit Tea, and stay for the night."

"We’re heading the same way. Young Master Jiang, why don’t you join us?"

Luoo Xiaoshuang offered the invitation.

Jiang Jichen was about to refuse, but then he considered his unfamiliarity with the situation here. ’Following this group might be beneficial,’ he thought.

So he nodded and said, "Alright."

Once he had made up his mind, Jiang Jichen’s reply was decisive.

And so, Jiang Jichen went with Luoo Xiaoshuang toward the Wanjue Inn.

Wan Shan and his followers, trailing slightly behind, stared at Jiang Jichen’s back with cold, sinister eyes.

"Boss Wan, what should we do?"

one of Wan Shan’s followers asked through a private voice transmission.

"What else? Kill him!"

Wan Shan replied through the transmission.

Luoo Xiaoshuang, the Divine Maiden of the Eastern Land, was a prize he had set his sights on. Ever since emerging from seclusion at the Broken Soul Sect and visiting the Luoo Family to meet her, he had been utterly captivated.

Therefore, for some strange kid like Jiang Jichen, a mere Saint First Realm cultivator, to dare walk so close to Luoo Xiaoshuang was simply courting death.

’He, Wan Shan, had never failed to obtain a woman he desired.’

"However, there’s no rush. We’ll wait until we’re inside the Ancient Mountain Range, in the Valley of Ten Thousand Extremes. Then we can get rid of him without a soul knowing,"

Wan Shan instructed his followers.

Jiang Jichen and Luoo Xiaoshuang were, of course, unaware that Wan Shan was plotting against them.

Walking at the head of the group, they chatted casually.

Soon, the Wanjue Inn came into view.

The Wanjue Inn was ancient and weather-beaten, bearing the mottled marks of passing eons.

In the center of the main gate hung a plaque cast from some mysterious material, bearing the two words: Wanjue Inn.

An unparalleled Sword Aura seemed to radiate from every stroke and curve of the lettering.

Clearly, these words had been written by condensing Sword Qi.

From this plaque and these words alone, one could tell the Wanjue Inn was no ordinary place; it was unlikely anyone would ever dare to cause trouble here.

And sure enough, causing trouble and fighting were strictly forbidden within the Wanjue Inn.

Anyone seeking a duel could take it to the Ancient Mountain Range.

For countless years, no one had ever dared to break this rule.

Even as generations of visitors came and went, it was a warning from their ancestors that no one dared ignore.

Thus, even Supreme Realm cultivators had to be on their best behavior when entering the Wanjue Inn.

The Wanjue Inn was massive.

The path inside led through layer upon layer of courtyards, finally reaching a massive, seven-story main building at the center!

Most people were only allowed on the first three floors. For the fourth, fifth, and sixth, the price doubled with each ascending level.

The Seventh Layer, however, was not open to the public.

After passing through courtyards filled with blooming flowers and verdant Spirit Trees, Jiang Jichen, Luoo Xiaoshuang, and the others finally reached the main building.

The main building was bustling with activity!

’This... seems a little too lively!’

From Young Master Jin Long’s memories, Jiang Jichen knew that while this place was never deserted, it was certainly never this crowded.

"Oh? Surely you know, Young Master Jiang? Tomorrow is when the strange Power of Destruction in the Valley of Ten Thousand Extremes is at its weakest."

"This is always when the most people enter the forbidden grounds of the Valley. It’s when they can venture deeper, and the opportunities for fortuitous encounters are naturally much greater."

"There are even rumors that due to the great changes in the world, more and more treasures from the Exotic Realm are falling into the Valley."

"A few days ago, deep within the Valley, there were several instances of dazzling treasure light and shocking Anomalies. Some speculate that a Supreme Treasure from the Exotic Realm has fallen into its depths."

"I’m afraid more people will be here this time than ever before, with powerful figures gathered from all Five Domains of the Mortal World."

Luoo Xiaoshuang proactively explained all of this to Jiang Jichen.

The sight made Wan Shan burn with jealousy. He was going mad internally as murderous intent surged through him.

Despite this, Wan Shan’s smile remained brilliant and warm.

He spoke up, asking, "Brother Jiang, did you come to the Valley of Ten Thousand Extremes just to cultivate, not for the Supreme Treasures?"

Jiang Jichen shot Wan Shan an indifferent look. ’This guy is so fake,’ he thought. ’His acting is terrible. He’s obviously full of hostility and wants to kill me.’

’And yet he forces a smile and pretends to be all friendly and close.’

’It must be so tiring, holding all that in!’

Jiang Jichen gave Wan Shan a pitying look. "Brother Wan Shan," he said, "I am merely a cultivator at the Saint First Realm. I’ll be counting on you to look after me when we enter the Valley of Ten Thousand Extremes."

Something about Jiang Jichen’s gaze and words felt odd to Wan Shan.

Wan Shan replied with a hidden meaning in his voice, "Rest assured. I have plenty of brothers with me. They’ll all take good ’care’ of you."

Jiang Jichen paid no mind to the threat veiled in Wan Shan’s words.

He also completely ignored Wan Shan’s followers, who were glaring at him with sinister intent.

"You bastard! So you’re here! You’re dead meat, and you’re not getting away!"

Just then, however, an furious roar echoed through the air.

A young man was seen approaching the main building, flanked by two Supreme Realm cultivators.

He glared at Jiang Jichen from afar and bellowed in rage.

It was, of course, Xia Hao, the second young master of the Xia Family.

His injuries were now fully healed, and his eyes blazed with murderous rage.

"That’s... that’s Xia Hao, the second young master of the Xia Family! He’s here too, and it looks like he’s targeting that Saint First Realm cultivator."

The crowd’s gazes all converged on the entrance of the main building.

"Wait, oh my god, that’s the Eastern Land’s First Divine Maiden, Luoo Xiaoshuang! She’s... walking so close to that Saint First Realm cultivator! Just who is he?"

Another group of people in the Wanjue Inn’s main hall exclaimed in astonishment.

Jiang Jichen couldn’t help but sigh. ’What a small world.’

’I just barely escaped the pursuit of two Supreme Realm cultivators from the Xia Family, and I’ve already run into them again.’

’But causing trouble and fighting is forbidden here,’ he mused. ’What the hell do I have to be afraid of?’