508 Good root, good fruits

Bing Qing Tong and Shuang Yu Zhu had their face solemn, looking at him coldly. 

"Do you think it’s interesting?" Shuang Yu Zhu snorted. "If the perverts like you weren’t as many as fishes in the river, how could we have to endure so many troubles like that? We don't rely on other people, but only this poor land to cultivate. It’s unavoidable that the strong warriors have laid their eyes on us. Why you, a junior, want to laugh at us, too?"

Shi Yan felt embarrassed, "Ah, I didn’t mean that. I just said casually." 

"In the world where the stronger is the king, women are always falling into the disadvantaged situation. The Ice Jade technique we're cultivating has some special requirements. We have to stay virgin, and we can't use our beauty as a weapon. This stirs up many men. Since the very beginning, we've been walking on a rough cultivation path."

Bing Qing Tong sighed, her eyes complicated. She shook her head and told him reluctantly. "I know your manners aren’t bad. Otherwise, you wouldn't just simply ask for the Cold Chalcedony. My sisters, the second and the third, aren’t bad. They just want to compete with me. They were discontented when our mother ordained me as the Master of the Ice Emperor City. In fact, my second and third sisters are miserable. We’re all orphans. Without our adoptive mother, we would have ended up in some brothel…" 

Having heard her share their life experiences, Shi Yan became more embarrassed. He didn’t know what to say to save this situation. 

"Our fate isn’t as good as yours. You have a good teacher and a strong background. Your road of cultivation is clear. Your master has wiped off all the obstacles for you." As Bing Qing Tong assumed that he was the disciple of some old monsters, so she was talking with a bitter tone that revealed her envy. 

"I’m always on my own. It’s just my fate is a bit better." Shi Yan beamed a wry smile. Obviously, Bing Qing Tong and Shuang Yu Zhu didn’t believe him. They pouted their lips but didn’t say anything. 

From their point of views, if it weren’t because of the strong background Shi Yan had, with only his efforts, he could have never entered the Sky Realm, let alone having the Ice Cold Flame and the Earth Flame at the same time. Even if Shi Yan explained to them, they would think that he had concealed something about his master. 

Shi Yan didn’t explain further. 

"Mothers, you don’t want to wash up?" Bing Wei said tenderly, coming forward from the lake. Her phoenix eyes squinted, observing Shi Yan with curiosity. 

When they were in the snow mountain range, she thought that Shi Yan was just a random guy who had strong powers. Unexpectedly, after they had returned to the Ice Emperor City City, she got to know from her mother that this man had the Ice Cold Flame and another type of hot heaven flame. This scared her a lot, as she realized that there was a layer of mystery covering him.

In fact, these women from the Ice Emperor City City didn’t contact people from outside. Their friends were all female. Young men with extraordinary features like Shi Yan rarely appeared in the Ice Emperor City City. 

Thus, these young ladies were eyeing Shi Yan with surprise. 

"No need, you guys should restore your energies, and we shall leave soon. Don't waste time here," Bing Qing Tong shouted. Bing Wei tucked her tongue out, but didn’t come forward anymore. She then sat by the lake, closing her eyes to meditate. 

"Qiang-jie, is that man from the Endless Sea?" Shuang Yu Zhu’s daughter, Shuang Zi muttered, looking at Shi Yan from afar. "I think he isn’t a barbarian. His build isn’t bad, strong and majestic. A man like him should have some fame in the Pure Land or the Radiant God Cult, right?’

"He said he came from the Endless Sea," Bing Qiang snorted inside. "But we can’t believe his words. He has the Ning family’s Devouring Gold Silkworm. I heard that Ning Ze was killed inside the Dark Magnetic Noxious Mist. I doubt that this man had done the murder. Hey, I also heard that there’s an old monster in the Dark Magnetic Noxious Mist. Perhaps he’s the line disciple of that old man." 

Shuang Zi’s eyes brightened as she nodded gently, "Sure it is. Hmm, Ning Ze, the pervert got killed. Excellent! I heard that Ning Ze longed for marrying Ai Ya. It’s unexpected that he met a tragic event. This man is tough, indeed."

The other girls around heard that Shi Yan might have killed Ning Ze, so they all showed their interest in the story, sneaking looks at Shi Yan and discussing boisterously in low tones. However, right at this moment, Bing Qing Tong’s countenance changed. She shot up from her seat, looking at a precipitous mountain which had many green big trees. 

"Da-jie?" Shuang Yu Zhu also stood up quietly.

"A strong warrior’s over there," Bing Qing Tong said with a serious face. 

"Is that him?" Shuang Yu Zhu felt chilled. She turned to the other girls. "All stay alert!" 

"No, not him…" Bing Qing Tong shook her head. "Third Sister and Second Sister aren’t here. I can sense the aura of the Banner family of the White Emperor City City. That isn’t a Third Sky of Spirit Realm warrior. He has only the Second Sky of Spirit Realm cultivation base. He should be one of the Banners."

Shuang Yu Zhu relaxed her tense nerves on hearing that, "The Banner family in the White Emperor City is also a strong force. I heard that the head of the Banners and the City Master of the War Emperor City are sworn brothers. The Banners and we belong to the Fighting Union. He won't trouble us. If he's from the Banner family, we don't need to hurry."

"Here he comes," Bing Qing Tong contemplated and then closed her eyes. Abruptly, she let out a breath and then beamed a faint smile. "Should be Bei Si of the Banners. Although this guy’s arrogant, he knows the rules and respects justice. I’ve met him sometimes. It shouldn’t be a problem."

"It’s a bit strange. This Banner family has two strong warriors for each generation. Bei Di and Bei Si are one pair, and Lao Li and Lao Lun form the other pair." Shuang Yu Zhu wore a cheerful smile. "Bei Di is the head of the house, and Bei Si’s the same. The latest successors of the Banners are Lao Li and Lao Lun. The Banner family’s Combined Assault Technique is famous in the Fighting Union. Once that pair of brothers joins hands, their power is tremendous. I think their Combined Assault Technique has something special. In each generation, there're always two brothers with the same abilities in all aspects." 

Lao Li, Lao Lun. 

Shi Yan shook his head and couldn’t hold his smile. This world was small enough. He didn’t expect that he would meet the members of Lao Li and Lao Lun’s family soon after he had visited the Divine Great Land. 

When they split up in the Dark Magnetic Noxious Mist, these two brothers asked him to visit them so as they could host him well. The two brothers had appreciated him a lot. Without Shi Yan’s protection, they would have died inside the Dark Magnetic Noxious Mist.

While Shi Yan was still thinking, a sturdy middle-aged man that looked similar to the Lao brothers appeared from behind the mountain. He walked in the void, taking each step toward Bing Qing Tong and Shuang Yu Zhu. He mocked, "Oh, is it the City Master of the Ice Emperor City? How are you doing? Having troubles again?"

Seemed like it wasn’t the first time the Ice Emperor City had encountered this kind of danger. Even the strong warriors of the White Emperor City knew it. 

Bing Qing Tong didn’t deny, and just gave him a forced smile, "There’s a Third Sky of Spirit Realm warrior about to visit our city. I know I can hardly resist that sort of force. I only can bring my girls to avoid the trouble. Bei Si, are you here to check the mine?"

"Yeah," Bei Si’s eyes glared at Bing Qing Tong's body. He couldn't help but frown. "A Third Sky of Sky Realm warrior. Haha, the trouble you have this time isn't small. I think you guys should go now. Such a high-level warrior chasing after you, if you don't go with all of your force, once he finds you, you should be dead or badly hurt." 

Apparently, Bei Si didn’t intend to help them. He had no relationship with Bing Qing Tong and Shuang Yu Zhu, and his realm was just the Second Sky of Spirit Realm. He understood well that he could only lose his face fighting against a Third Sky of Spirit Realm warrior. Thus, he had to decide that way. 

Bing Qing Tong and Shuang Yu Zhu had hoped that he would help them since they were from the same Fighting Union. But looking at Bei Si’s manners, the two women grimaced inside as they knew that they couldn't force the other. They should only count on themselves. 

"Precursor Bei Si."

Right at that moment, Shi Yan suddenly stepped forward, smiled and clasped his fist to greet Bei Si. Bei Si was surprised, looking at him unknowingly. "Kid, who are you?"

"Precursor Bei Si, are Lao Li and Lao Lun doing well?" Shi Yan asked naturally.

"You know my nephews?" Bei Si was astounded, his face strange. He then shifted his look to the young man.

"I’m Shi Yan. Have Lao Li and Lao Lun ever mentioned me?" 

"Shi Yan!"

Bei Si was shaken. Divine light shot out from his eyes as he said excitedly. "Are you that Shi Yan? The one who saved my two nephews in the Dark Magnetic Noxious Mist?" 

"Haha, besides the ones who were involved in it, who could know it clearly?"

"Haha, not bad. You’re Shi Yan." Bei Si laughed cheerily. "Come with me to the Banners. I’m going to hold a welcome feast for you. My two nephews always talk about you. They’re afraid that you dislike our family and don’t want to be the Banners’ guest." Bei Si was really warm.

Bing Qing Tong, Shuang Yu Zhu, and the others girls were dumbfounded. 

What was going on?

Bei Si was arrogant. He didn’t even put the City Master of the White Emperor City in his eyes, and had never been that warm and polite to anyone. This kid had just arrived here, but why did Bei Si get stirred up on listening to him?

"Ah, I’m going with the Ice Emperor City’s City Master. We have some problems to deal with. After that, I’ll visit the Banner family." Shi Yan shook his head, giving the other a denying smile. 

"Troubles?" Bei Si was bewildered for a while before he could react. "That Third Sky of Spirit Realm warrior has something to do with you?" 

"He comes for me."

"Don’t get involved with the Ice Emperor City's business. Let's go to the Banners with me. Even if he's a Third Sky of Spirit Realm warrior, when our brothers join hands, we aren't afraid of him. Let the Banners take care of it!" Bei Si was hesitant for a short while before he spoke up frankly without furrowing his brows. 

Shi Yan’s eyes brightened.

Bei Si and his nephews were frank and straightforward. They belonged to the kind of people that would repay the favor even if they had to encounter the stronger enemy. This surprised Shi Yan.

Bing Qing Tong and Shuang Yu Zhu appeared dazed. 

A Third Sky of Spirit Realm warrior wasn’t a joke. Even if the Banner brothers joined hands, they couldn't gain the upper hand. For a young man whom he had never met before, this guy could use all his strength and resources. What noble position did that kid Shi Yan have? Was it worth the Banners to lend him a hand?

"Precursor Bei Si, you're too polite. I can handle it. You guys don't need to worry about me," Shi Yan cracked a smile. After he had uttered, everybody was dumbstruck, looking at him as if they were observing a monster. 

Unprecedented arrogance…