Chapter 947, Forceful Return

Translator: Silavin

 

“’His retribution’?” Hearing those words, Fei Yunxiao’s brow twitched slightly. Behind him, numerous experts also fell silent.

 

They naturally understood who ‘his retribution’ referred to.

 

Mu Yanfeng of Mu Family had become a Sacred Master Candidate of Brilliant Sky Sacred Land. In the future, he might even become the Sacred Master of Brilliant Sky!

 

To annihilate the Family of a Sacred Land’s Sacred Master, the fury they would face in the future… without question, this was not something they could bear.

 

At this thought, many experts felt a chill run through them.

 

Though Brilliant Sky Sacred Land had long occupied the bottom position among the Twelve Sacred Lands, a starved camel was still larger than a horse. A Sacred Land was not something Forces of their level could contend with!

 

This was precisely why they were so wary.

 

It was also why they had not utterly destroyed the Mu Family.

 

Were it any other Force, they would not need to employ so many methods or expend such effort.

 

“*Hmph!* Everyone, don’t let this old fellow’s words frighten you! This place is not the Brilliant Sky Sacred Land’s territory!”

 

Fei Yunxiao snorted coldly. “Moreover, once I obtain that strange treasure, our Family’s Yunsong has promised to refine one Pill for each of you!”

 

“Brother Yunxiao, we’ll naturally do what we promised you. Since the Grand Elder is unwilling to cooperate, then let’s take action.”

 

Beside Fei Yunxiao, an elderly man spoke with a sinister tone.

 

“Since the Grand Elder doesn’t know what’s good for him, don’t blame me for being merciless.” Fei Yunxiao sighed with feigned regret as he slowly stood. The pressure of a Late Stage Martial Ancestor immediately poured forth.

 

“Fight them to the death!” The Mu Family Second Elder roared, drawing the great blade from his back with a sharp ring, glaring furiously at the group of adversaries.

 

“The Mu Family has no cowards! Even if we die, we die fighting for our Family! We will never serve as meaningless cannon fodder!”

 

Behind him, numerous Mu Family experts echoed angrily.

 

*Creak!* Just as the Mu Family members prepared for a desperate fight, a clear sound of a door opening suddenly rang out, shattering the hair-trigger atmosphere.

 

“Who dares to destroy my Mu Family!?” Simultaneously, Mu Yanfeng’s voice, carrying undisguisable fury, resounded throughout.

 

In that moment, the pressure that Fei Yunxiao had spread throughout the entire hall was completely driven away.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, on another side, despite her distrust, Mu Yanqian still led Qin Yichen and his companion toward a room.

 

Outside the chamber, a large crowd had gathered. These people emanated no Yuan Energy fluctuations whatsoever, yet each possessed an awe-inspiring Spiritual Energy presence.

 

This was a group of Earth Grade Alchemists!

 

The four or five at the centre were even at the Peak of Earth Grade!

 

Who knew how much the Mu Family had sacrificed to gather so many Earth Grade Alchemists in such a short time.

 

However, these Earth Grade Alchemists now wore furrowed brows, occasionally discussing something amongst themselves.

 

“Yanqian, why are you here?”

 

One of the Peak Earth Grade Alchemists, seeing Mu Yanqian approach, immediately frowned. Especially upon seeing Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue, his tone toward Mu Yanqian grew several degrees more severe.

 

Clearly, he was very dissatisfied with Mu Yanqian’s actions. At a time like this, how could she bring strangers here?

 

“Fourth Uncle.” Mu Yanqian obviously held great respect for this person, shrinking her neck slightly.

 

“Hurry and leave. This is simply outrageous!” Mu Xiuyong waved his sleeves at her, signalling her to take Qin Yichen and the others away.

 

“But…” Mu Yanqian grew anxious, raising her head to argue, only to be cut off by Mu Xiuyong. “There is no ‘but’!”

 

Clearly, Mu Xiuyong was in a bad mood at the moment, making him stern even with this quite likable Niece of his.

 

“This Junior is Qin Yichen.” At this moment, Qin Yichen stepped forward, cupping his hands. Under his puzzled and guarded gaze, Mu Yanqian finally found an opportunity to explain. “Fourth Uncle, they are Big Brother Yanfeng’s Junior Brother and Junior Sister. Big Brother Yanfeng asked me to bring them here!”

 

“Yanfeng? You mean that Yanfeng? He’s returned?” Mu Xiuyong’s expression first froze, then he grew visibly excited.

 

Mu Yanfeng!

 

He was the Mu Family’s greatest support!

 

His exclamation also caught the attention of everyone outside the room.

 

“Mu Yanfeng!?” Without question, they had come not due to the Mu Family’s influence, but rather because of Mu Yanfeng, who served as a Sacred Master Candidate at Brilliant Sky Sacred Land.

 

As Earth Grade Alchemists, they held considerable fame in this region, yet they understood clearly that with their abilities, they likely could never even enter a Sacred Land’s Outer Sect.

 

Their purpose here was naturally to gain Mu Yanfeng’s favour. Thus, upon learning of Mu Yanfeng’s return, each Alchemist had their spirits lifted.

 

“Yes.” Mu Yanqian nodded vigorously.

 

Mu Xiuyong was about to leave to meet the returned Mu Yanfeng when his gaze paused on the smiling Qin Yichen.

 

“Little Brother, I was quite rude earlier. Please forgive me.” He cupped his hands, his tone noticeably changing.

 

Since the person before him was Mu Yanfeng’s Junior Brother and Junior Sister, they must also be members of Brilliant Sky Sacred Land.

 

“No offense taken.” Qin Yichen understood his mood well. “I would ask Senior to take me inside for a look.”

 

“Hmm?” Mu Xiuyong looked puzzled, his gaze shifting to Mu Yanqian.

 

“Big Brother Yanfeng asked me to bring him here to treat Eldest Uncle’s illness.” Mu Yanqian explained softly.

 

“Oh.” Only then did Mu Xiuyong scrutinize the youth before him seriously.

 

This youth certainly was not much older than his Niece. The aura around him was very lukewarm, giving the impression of… an ordinary person.

 

But as Mu Yanfeng’s Junior Brother, how could he possibly be ordinary?

 

“Young Brother, please follow me.” After slight hesitation, Mu Xiuyong led Qin Yichen toward the door.

 

At this time, the other Alchemists made way, though they did not believe this youth could be more capable than themselves.

 

They had been here for several days already, yet even now had not determined the cause of the illness. Though they did not say it aloud, they inwardly believed there was no hope of recovery.

 

The door opened, and a sorrowful atmosphere came rushing forth.

 

On the bed lay a figure, his aura weak, his face pale and powerless. His breathing was sometimes rapid, sometimes so faint it seemed non-existent.

 

Beside the bed, a middle-aged beauty wept, her eyes swollen and red, appearing quite haggard.

 

Upon seeing Mu Xiuyong enter, she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and stood, but staggered, nearly falling. Fortunately, Mu Yanqian reacted quickly and caught her.

 

“This young man is Yanfeng’s Junior Brother. I’ve brought him to examine Eldest Brother.” Mu Xiuyong explained to the beauty.