"Yang Hongyu currently has only one sister who hasn’t been married..."

In the private room of the Lin Xian Manor’s tavern, Xiao Yan, sitting across from Zhang Yuan, spoke eloquently: "She is a concubine’s daughter from his father, a natural cripple, always raised like a pet."

"This matter is known all over Qianjing."

The eyes of this heavenly pride showed an inexplicable smile: "The Yang Family wants to marry her to you, and they even want you to marry into the Yang Family. What a clever scheme!"

Zhang Yuan, unruffled, picked up his wine cup and took a sip.

Previously, he didn’t expect Xiao Yan to actively seek him out, much less personally invite him.

Out of curiosity, Zhang Yuan agreed.

He was even more surprised that the conversation with this person turned out to be about the Yang Family!

And regarding Yang Hongyu’s sister, Zhang Yuan didn’t feel that Xiao Yan was deceiving him; it was most likely true.

A natural cripple is like infant paralysis, coupled with being a concubine’s daughter. If he agrees to Yang Chengguang’s proposal to marry into the Yang Family, it would truly demean him to the ground.

He would never be able to hold his head high in this lifetime!

Even with Zhang Yuan’s steadfast spirit, he couldn’t help but feel a trace of anger.

Too insulting!

Xiao Yan noted his expression and slightly lifted the corner of his mouth: "Junior Brother Zhang, you rejected Yang Chengguang publicly, the Yang Family won’t let this go easily. Surely, they have more methods waiting for you!"

"It’s not that I underestimate you, Junior Brother, but compared to the Yang Family in Qianjing, you’re still too weak."

"Don’t think that just because you’re in the mountain gate, the Yang Family can’t do anything to you. They have connections and influence in Upper Scenic Celestial too, and they’ll find opportunities to deal with you."

"If I were one of the Yang Family, I would send someone to Xia Ruins to first remove your Dharma Guardian Divine General status!"

Xiao Yan’s words were like heavy hammers, repeatedly striking against Zhang Yuan’s mental defenses.

Especially the last statement, crisp and weighty, resonated with great impact!

Zhang Yuan thought silently for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said: "Then according to Senior Brother, what should I do?"

Xiao Yan smiled and replied: "Our Xiao Family doesn’t fear the Yang Family, nor would we humiliate a heavenly Martial Artist by marrying him into our family!"

He looked at Zhang Yuan with great sincerity: "Junior Brother Zhang, many speak ill of me, and some find me displeasing and fabricate evil deeds about me. I hope you can see the truth."

Zhang Yuan had to admit, Xiao Yan could indeed become a leader among many outsider Martial Artists in the Martial Pavilion, even after a crushing defeat, his popularity remained undiminished, and there was genuine reason for it.

Once this high and mighty Celestial-Human Royal Family member lowered his stance, the affinity he displayed was indeed remarkable.

If someone else were in his place, they might be flattered and deeply impressed.

However, Zhang Yuan had lived two lifetimes; he wasn’t a hot-blooded teenager of twelve or twenty who would be easily swayed.

Not to mention Su Jingyao, even Zhang Feihu was more reliable than Xiao Yan!

But Xiao Yan was right about one thing: a noble family like the Yang Family indeed has various methods to deal with him.

Sending someone to Xia Ruins to cancel Zhang Yuan’s Dharma Guardian Divine General status was a highly possible scenario!

Though in Upper Scenic Celestial, that status didn’t have much significance.

He had already submitted the Guiding Order, guaranteeing his qualification to cultivate in the Martial Pavilion couldn’t be taken away by others.

But this was just the first step.

What further strategies the Yang Family might employ next, Zhang Yuan couldn’t predict at all!

He couldn’t stay hidden within the Upper Scenic Celestial Peak Gate forever.

Xiao Yan undoubtedly seized this point, aiming to pull Zhang Yuan into his camp.

Yet joining Xiao Yan’s ranks, was that truly better than marrying into the Yang Family?

Zhang Yuan felt that Xiao Yan was underestimating him too much.

He nodded his head, reached into his pocket, and placed a piece of gold on the dining table.

Under Xiao Yan’s astonished gaze, Zhang Yuan stood up and said: "Thank you for your warning, Senior Brother. I’ll take care of this meal; farewell."

With that, he turned and left the private room without hesitation.

Crack!

Xiao Yan crushed the wine cup in his hand, his face turned incredibly dark.

He considered that he had lowered himself significantly, offering Zhang Yuan ample face, yet he received a ruthless slap in return.

Zhang Yuan simply didn’t regard him, the Xiao Family’s heavenly pride, at all.

It was like this before, and it hasn’t changed!

As Zhang Yuan pushed the door open, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but say: "Zhang Yuan, you better not regret this!"

The words squeezed out between his teeth carried boundless anger.

Yet Zhang Yuan, without looking back, seemed not to hear at all.

Zhang Yuan knew well that this time he had definitely offended Xiao Yan.

With the Yang Family in front and the Xiao Family behind, not only did he lose friends in the Upper Scenic Celestial, but he also gained a strong adversary.

But what of it?

Walking alone on the great path, even if the world opposes, one must forge ahead relentlessly!

Three days later, Zhang Yuan left Upper Scenic Celestial alone.

Headed toward Mo Yuan.

And not long after Zhang Yuan entered the Grand Canyon, a group of Martial Artists tracked his trail, following him into Mo Yuan.

However, these seven Martial Artists never dreamed that their every move was completely seen by Zhang Yuan.

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yuan momentarily withdrew the perspective of the Red-eyed Crow.

Suddenly, he leaped forward several steps, stretching out to grab a vine hanging from a tall tree, using it to swing upward and land in the branches over a dozen yards high.

Once settled, Zhang Yuan made a false grasp with his right hand, suddenly holding a Longbow that appeared out of thin air.

The Eagle-Shooting Bow!

This Profound Soldier was stored in his Storage Space, not carried with him upon leaving Upper Scenic Celestial.

It was meant to catch the enemy off guard!

Previously, Zhang Yuan knew that every move he made in Upper Scenic Celestial would be watched.

Although he could have snuck into Mo Yuan unnoticed, there were ways.

Knowing that he also possessed a supreme Profound Artifact capable of altering his appearance, the Face Eater--

But Zhang Yuan didn’t want to sneak around. He wanted a direct confrontation with the Yang Family in Mo Yuan!

Escape never solves the problem; only by truly striking the enemy hard, forcing them to face unbearable costs--

Can true peace be achieved!

A silent Meteor Iron Arrow was fitted on the bowstring.

The Eagle-Shooting Bow is a mid-level Profound Artifact, which Zhang Yuan acquired through an exchange using a significant amount of Daoist Merit, intended as a long-range weapon.

It replaces his earlier Iron-Clad Bow to confront increasingly formidable foes.

The extraordinary aspect of the Eagle-Shooting Bow lies in its range and precision; with a potent Strength and excellent arrows, its destructive power is extraordinary.

In Lin Xian Manor’s blacksmith shop, Zhang Yuan custom-made fifty Meteor Iron Arrows, which cost him a total of fifty thousand silver taels.

Although in Upper Scenic Celestial, gold and silver have very low value.

However, this amount of silver taels is indeed considerable.

Meteor Iron Arrows aren’t categorized as Profound Artifacts, but their material meets that grade, capable of bearing massive True Essence and even True Gang infusions.

Making the Eagle-Shooting Bow even more formidable!

In the next moment, Zhang Yuan locked onto his target.

He suddenly applied force to draw the Eagle-Shooting Bow, pure Primordial Celestial Gang True Power instantly infused the bow and arrow.

Both immediately emitted a gentle glow.

Deadly glow!