Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?-Chapter 344 - 286: You Li
The Nanling Guardian had been restless ever since the Celestial Pride List was set to take place in Nanling City, fearing something might go wrong again.
It was inherently a situation difficult to control. Firstly, this event was meant to mobilize the sects in the Cultivator Realm, and naturally, the more people, the better.
The more people paying attention, the heavier the weight of the Celestial Pride List.
Therefore, in Nanling City, not only should various cultivators not be blocked, but also greater conveniences must be offered.
Secondly, what scared him the most was that Commanders had recently sent documents requiring all guardians to review Han Yu’s resume, implicitly advising everyone to be extra cautious when encountering him.
In no time, a letter came telling him that Han Yu was to be brought over.
Heavens have mercy, he himself was just an average Divine Gaze Realm cultivator; he wasn’t one of those genius disciples from the Nine Sects! He couldn’t handle it!
Especially since this time the Inspectorate and the Guardian Bureau jointly dispatched cultivators, a scale even larger than the previous White Emperor City event, made him even more uneasy.
"Boss, they’ve arrived."
Just as he was sitting alone at the desk looking worried, a Palace Guard ran in.
"Why are you in such a panic? Haven’t you been taught that no matter what happens during this period, you need to handle it calmly?"
The Guardian’s expression turned solemn, and he lifted his head to chide lightly.
"That’s not it."
The Palace Guard looked aggrieved and took a breath before continuing.
"Han Yu is here! Right at the main gate."
Clatter!
"What! Damn, why so fast!"
The Guardian’s expression changed instantly, his stern demeanor collapsing as he spoke with a forlorn look.
Could it not be fast!
With twenty-four years of Qi fortune, if Han Yu hadn’t encountered his cousin and the others, he would have probably rushed straight here.
A group of them had gone to join the excitement, and Han Yu, unable to wait, came to the Government Office himself.
Just reaching the entrance, a Palace Guard gave him a glance and then bolted away panic-stricken.
Soon after, a man in a black cultivator’s robe briskly came out.
"Mr. Han, you’ve arrived, please come inside."
The man smiled with some effort but maintained a warm demeanor, leading Han Yu inside.
The three cultivators seemed to have been informed beforehand; when they entered the outer courtyard, the people were already waiting.
Of this, the Guardian was also informed in advance by the Inspectorate, knowing only that they sought three West River Pills from Han Yu, and knew nothing else.
"Qi fortune, so damn much of it."
The Artifact Spirit cheerfully exclaimed the moment it entered.
Han Yu, with equally fiery eyes, looked at the three, probably anticipating that after consuming the three West River Pills, his strength was bound to increase dramatically yet again.
"Mr. Han!"
The three saluted in unison, having been told their mission by the Inspectorate upon arriving, and Han Yu’s reputation within the Fifth Tower was well-known; they understood what would happen next and what they would receive.
So, the three regarded Han Yu with the same fiery gaze.
"Which of you is first?"
Han Yu, unwilling to go through those unnecessary formalities, spoke directly, knowing Quan Xiaotong must have conveyed what needed to be said.
"I..."
The three stepped forward simultaneously; for such a great opportunity, there was no need to hesitate, just like those three brothers soared high earlier because of those three pills!
The earlier you take it, the sooner you enjoy it, they all thought.
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Meanwhile, as Cousin and the others strolled around the city, Coconut suddenly pointed at a group of cultivators ahead, quietly signaling to the others.
The group looked in the direction, seeing nothing unusual.
Just a group of cultivators ahead!
Or rather, a patrol squad of cultivators.
"Look at their outfits, they should be cultivators from Nanli Sword Studio."
Cousin looked at the cultivator robes on the group and explained to them.
Coconut gave them a big roll of the eyes; that wasn’t what she intended to say.
"You Li, You Li is among them."
Men may recognize people by their faces, but as a woman, she felt a striking familiarity just by glimpsing a figure’s back.
"Could you be mistaken, those are people from Nanli Sword Studio."
Cousin hesitated, knowing You Li’s talents were absolutely top-tier; it might be believable if she was in any of the Eight Sects, but her fiery nature couldn’t possibly fit into the serene Nanli Sword Studio.
"And yet, you, the lackadaisical one, are the successor of the Mo Family?"
The layman immediately laughed and retorted.
There seemed to be some logic in that! Not only did the layman himself think so, but Yi Xian and Coconut did too.
Especially Yi Xian, who couldn’t help but sigh, promising that the sect’s principle was mutual aid, yet it seemed like only he needed help, with everyone around hiding so deeply.
"The layman is a cultivator from overseas, Cousin is the Young Master of the Mo Family, Han Yu, who was coaxed into joining midway, is the famed Pharmacist Han in the Cultivator Realm, what’s so strange if You Li is from Nanli Sword Studio?"
"Even if someone one day tells me Coconut is a court princess, I wouldn’t be surprised."
Cousin and the layman truly turned to look at Coconut, making her feel a bit self-conscious, as if among them, only Coconut hasn’t revealed her background yet.
"Don’t overthink, I’m just an ordinary Junior Cultivator."
Coconut blushed and waved her hand quickly, speaking up.
"I’ll go check it out for you all."
With that said, she ran towards the front.
Cousin looked thoughtful at the departing figure, suddenly asking Yi Xian, "You guys are always hanging out together, does she act differently at all?"
"Yes."
Yi Xian answered decisively.
Both men showed interest, waiting for him to continue.
Yi Xian scratched the back of his head, looking aggrieved, "Ever since we entered the city, whenever I look at any female cultivator a bit longer, she smacks me on the head."
"You certainly deserve it, blockhead."
The layman laughed meaningfully, shrugging at Cousin; getting anything out of Yi Xian seemed a lost cause.
On the other side, Coconut sprinted to catch up with the group from before.
Made up of eight cultivators, seven men and one woman, the person resembling You Li was leading them forward.
"You Li."
Coconut tentatively called out from two zhang away, and sure enough, the person turned their head.
A face as delicate as snow and frost turned toward Coconut, with willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes, an unadorned countenance that added an air of aloofness, despite the absolute beauty, giving off a ’keep your distance’ aura.
Coconut stopped a zhang away, unable to take another step; although the person looked similar to her memory, the aura was vastly different.
Surely, You Li should be far more interesting.
Just as Coconut began doubting she had the wrong person, the other unexpectedly waved, instructing her entourage.
"Continue your patrol."
The seven hurriedly bowed and only after turning away did the female cultivator walk towards Coconut.
"Coconut."
Calling out, the expression on the face was already filled with joy and excitement.
The sudden change truly stunned Coconut.
"Are you really You Li?"
"Come, let sister check if you’ve grown."
Seeing Coconut’s disbelief, You Li jokingly extended a hand.
With such a bold statement, Coconut was convinced without a doubt it was You Li after all; only she would tease her like that.
The two women immediately clasped hands and laughed heartily together...
