Chapter 727 - 699: Meeting Everyone (2)
Chapter 727: Chapter 699: Meeting Everyone (2)
Within the borders of the Great Wei Country, the Imperial Court of Great Wei holds supreme authority.
However, now, the authority of the Great Wei Court has been weakened countless times and is riddled with holes.
From the words of the common people, Shen Han could also discern this.
The highest authority in the city is the City Lord and the sects friendly with him.
The changes occurring don’t have much impact on the common people at the bottom.
Life goes on as it always has.
In the idle chatter of the people, Shen Han also heard his own name.
Not bad, he is still a positive example in the words of the people.
The news of him resisting Tiger Peak Manor has spread quite widely in Great Wei.
The emergence of the Southern Heaven Continent has led many to belittle Great Wei as a backward, remote miasma land.
But Shen Han’s actions have inspired the people of Great Wei.
Didn’t they say Great Wei is backward?
Didn’t they say Great Wei is remote?
How come such a formidable Tiger Peak Manor can’t handle Shen Han?
Instead, three core disciples were consecutively slain, leaving only Shen Ao.
Nowadays, Shen Han is actually viewed by the people of Great Wei as a symbol.
A symbol of inspiration for the people of Great Wei.
Shen Han considers himself a passerby, not speaking with others, merely listening as he passes by.
The changes in Great Wei are actually greater than imagined.
In these ten-odd years, the changes may be greater than those of the previous century.
The people have endured hardships in silence, and life hasn’t been very good.
In truth, Shen Han doesn’t want to be born in such an era.
Many say that an era of great change breeds heroes and is a time of fame.
But Shen Han has no interest in this.
Compared to that, he yearns for a peaceful, tranquil life.
Not seeking fame, nor dealing with so many troublesome matters.
After spending five days on the road, Shen Han wasted no more time on other matters.
Following the location provided by Shi Yuezhu, Shen Han flew directly to the residence of everyone.
The current location has already changed three times.
After being discovered, the location was changed once more.
According to Shi Yuezhu, it is now well hidden.
Following the route, Shen Han arrived at a small town.
The town is located on the southwestern side of Great Wei.
There are few large cities on the southwestern side, and they are quite spaced out.
Other small towns elsewhere might have a much smaller population, maybe just six or seven thousand households.
After all, not far away, there are other cities.
However, this small town on the southwestern side has thirty thousand households.
In terms of population, it could already be promoted to a big city.
Walking into the city, Shen Han kept as low a profile as possible.
Within the town, Shen Han concealed his aura and hid amongst the crowd.
Amongst the hustle and bustle, Shen Han saw Liu Xilan, saw Ye Tianxing.
Once the top disciples of Xiaoyao Peak, now they have become worldly and mundane.
The once elegant immortal robe has been replaced with burlap clothing.
To conceal their identities, they have no choice but to live like this.
Struggling to survive, like ordinary people...
Watching them bargaining skillfully with others, Shen Han’s heart was filled with a sense of guilt.
Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing were once the pride of the Sword Dao.
They never had to consider these issues before.
They only had to think about cultivation and enhancing their own strength.
But now, it seems like all the trivial and troublesome matters fall upon them.
Mingling in the crowd, Shen Han simply watched the two of them.
The two did not purchase too many things.
Although there are quite a few people left from Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak, they indeed can’t buy too much every time they go shopping.
Previously, they were targeted because they procured too many supplies.
So now, despite the inconvenience, Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing still refrain from buying too much.
Otherwise, it’s easy to be marked.
Though the news of Shen Han slaying You Wanying’s Poisonous Mist Incarnation has spread, they still need to stay vigilant and cautious.
After completing their buying, the two of them return together.
Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing did not spot Shen Han, but on their way back, out of habit, they took a detour.
In every segment, there are others keeping watch, guarding cautiously.
If it were just a common person following them, they’d have been caught long ago.
Shen Han, after all, has stepped into the Second Grade of the Immortal Realm; the power gap is too great.
For the two of them to catch Shen Han’s trace is too difficult, nearly impossible.
Taking a detour, the two reached a relatively remote area.
The cluster of houses here should be where everyone from Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak resides.
"Stop hiding, you’ve already been exposed, come out."
As they walked, Liu Xilan suddenly turned back and spoke into the empty space.
There was indeed a trick up her sleeve.
Shen Han was sure Liu Xilan hadn’t seen him; she could only be bluffing.
As the words fell, there still was no change.
Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing exchanged a glance and nodded.
Just as they were about to proceed further, Shen Han ceased hiding.
In a blink, he appeared in front of them.
The sudden appearance of a figure startled Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing.
Instinctively, they drew their weapons to attack.
But as their swords were just drawn, they felt as though their bodies were frozen, unable to move an inch.
At this moment, Shen Han hurriedly removed the veil from his head.
Seeing it was Shen Han, their initially adversarial expressions softened instantly.
Upon recognizing him, a faint smile appeared on Shen Han’s face too.
Their bodies relaxed and regained their freedom of movement.
However, instead of drawing their swords, they sheathed them.
Gazing at Shen Han, Liu Xilan’s smile seemed to burst forth.
Her lips parted slightly, as if wanting to say something.
But hesitated, not uttering a word.
Conversely, Ye Tianxing beside her took the lead in speaking.
"Shen Han, what is your current strength...?"
Being able to freeze him with a single thought, he could vaguely guess the power.
Yet Ye Tianxing still wanted Shen Han to say it himself.
"By luck, I stepped into the Second Grade of the Immortal Realm, indeed more advanced than before."
Shen Han made no attempt to hide it, directly revealing his strength to them.
Although both knew Shen Han’s current strength was formidable, far beyond theirs,
hearing "Second Grade Immortal Realm" still shocked them.
Cen Yunzi took nearly two hundred years to reach the Second Grade.
Dean Tianyi, Luo Changping, and the others only entered the Second Grade Realm in their later years.
In Great Wei, some reached the Second Grade of the Immortal Realm before two hundred,
yet till now, none have entered the Second Grade before reaching their hundredth year.
Let alone someone like Shen Han, not even having reached thirty.
"Back then in Yun’an City, was it really you who swallowed the Bone Tempering Pill..."
Liu Xilan seemed to recall events from years ago.
Connecting that destitute lad with today’s Second Grade elite felt almost impossible.
"Without the care of Fairy Xilan, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Additionally, for the troubles Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak faced, I bear an unshirkable responsibility.
I will find a way to compensate everyone."
Upon hearing this, both of them smiled slightly.
"No need to blame yourself so much, we’re actually quite okay, not as bad as you think."
The once disgruntled Ye Tianxing now even defended Shen Han.
"Though living conditions have worsened and meals aren’t as good, nothing feels inferior to before.
Back then, the Peak Master barely had time to lecture us every day.
Yet now, our cultivation progress surpasses what it once was.~"
Ye Tianxing said with a smile.
But Shen Han could tell, they were just finding joy amidst hardship.
"Let’s go inside, everyone is eager to see you."
Liu Xilan led the way, turning twice before reaching the actual courtyard.
In the complex courtyard environment, Shen Han was somewhat surprised.
Finding such a place couldn’t have been easy.
Learning of Shen Han’s return, everyone left their tasks, gathering around.