socalfunplaces 97. Taking the initiative to show goodwill
97. Taking the initiative to show goodwill
After thanking Xiao Yan, Yang Yue said, "Everyone's here. Let's get ready, and we can set off!"
Before long, a group of over a hundred people emerged from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, causing quite a stir in the surrounding area.
Recently, many people have gathered in front of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. At this moment, they all feel envious as they look at the powerful figures walking out of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
It's not just because of their strength, but also because of the future prospects of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. The Heavenly Serpent Mansion is about to become the number one power in the Northwest Region, and these current strongmen are all veterans who have followed the Heavenly Serpent Mansion all along. In the next ten years, their strength and authority will be further enhanced.
However, he could only wait for an opportunity in front of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. The reality is that everyone will be grateful to those who help in times of need, but the effect of adding flowers to brocade is completely different.
The designated area was located within Tianlan City, so the group from Tianshe Mansion arrived at the center of Tianlan City in no time.
The meeting area was located in the city center, in a luxurious mansion that was usually uninhabited.
The Heavenly Serpent Mansion arrived relatively early; before them, only the Heroes Alliance had arrived.
The leader of the Alliance of Heroes was none other than its leader, Wan Baishan. Seeing the people from the Heavenly Serpent Palace arrive, he greeted them with a smile, saying, "Brother Yang, you've arrived early!"
Yang Yue was taken aback when he saw Wan Baishan taking the initiative to be friendly, then cupped his hands and said, "Brother Wan is too kind. The Alliance of Heroes will go first!"
Yang Yue was also somewhat wistful. In the past ten years, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion had been weak. Although there was still some politeness on the surface, it was nothing like the treatment he received today. Thinking of this, Yang Yue looked back and found that everyone in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion had straightened their backs a bit more.
The Heavenly Serpent Palace is powerful, and everyone feels honored to be a part of it.
And all of this is thanks to Xiao Yan, the young man who saved the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Wan Baishan continued, "This must be Xiao Yan, the top-ranked member of this Beast Gathering."
Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised by Wan Baishan's sudden conversation, but replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "This humble one is Xiao Yan, greetings to Alliance Leader Wan."
Wan Baishan waved to Xiao Yan and said, "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young! It's a pity that our Heroes' Alliance can't produce such an outstanding talent as young friend Xiao Yan!"
"Alliance Leader Wan, you flatter me. It was just a stroke of luck."
Wan Baishan wasn't annoyed by Xiao Yan's lukewarm reply. Instead, he continued, "Young friend Xiao Yan, I heard that my son, Wan Qing, had some conflict with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion within the Myriad Beasts Space?"
Xiao Yan smiled inwardly. Wan Baishan's true colors had finally been revealed. He even discovered that Wan Qing was not in the Heroes Alliance's group.
"Not bad." Although Xiao Yan wasn't petty, he wouldn't dismiss the matter simply because of Wan Baishan's question. He hadn't forgotten how Wan Qing had repeatedly sided with Lu Zhi in making things difficult for him at the Heavenly Serpent Manor.
Wan Baishan's expression remained unchanged, still smiling, before he pulled out three scrolls.
Yang Yue, who was standing nearby, also raised an eyebrow when he saw it; clearly, these scrolls were not ordinary things.
"I've heard that young friend Xiao Yan is a master of using a ruler. This is a set of ruler-based fighting techniques, though not of high rank. Consider it my apology for my son's irrational behavior. My son has been confined to his quarters, and I will have him come to apologize later."
As expected of the leader of the Alliance of Heroes, his ability to be flexible and adaptable left Xiao Yan speechless. After all, there is no logic to be found in the Beast Space. However, Wan Baishan's current intention is that Wan Qing is at fault for everything.
Wan Baishan's explanation was simple, but Xiao Yan, after briefly scanning the scrolls with his soul power, already sensed their extraordinary nature; likely none were weaker than the Flame Devouring Wave Ruler. Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, "As expected of a top-tier power in the Northwest Region, their resources are truly impressive!"
Moreover, Wan Baishan's move hit Xiao Yan's sore spot. Xiao Yan's strength had increased rapidly after the Ten Thousand Beasts Gathering, but he hadn't been able to follow up with his preferred fighting techniques.
Neither the Flame Devouring Wave Ruler nor the Emperor's Seal Technique are quite powerful enough. While the Buddha's Wrath Lotus is terrifyingly powerful, its indiscriminate burst makes it inconvenient to use. As for the Devouring Power on my right hand, it drained all my fighting spirit when I used it last time, making it unsuitable for normal combat.
Although the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations can instantly enhance one's abilities, it is limited to enhancing strength and is not a means of combat.
Therefore, Xiao Yan is currently lacking in combat skills.
Xiao Yan looked at Yang Yue, who nodded in agreement, meaning that Xiao Yan could make his own judgment and there was no need to care about his opinion.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan took out a jade bottle from his storage ring and handed it to Wan Baishan, saying, "Alliance Leader Wan, Xiao Yan is not one to take advantage of others for nothing. Here are five Rank 6 pills as a small compensation from me."
Wan Baishan looked at the jade bottle, wanting to say something, but Xiao Yan took the three scrolls and added, "Don't worry, I'll pretend what happened before never happened. Competition is normal in the Myriad Beasts Space."
Xiao Yan is not one to hold grudges. Since Wan Baishan has come to him in such a humble manner, Xiao Yan doesn't mind letting bygones be bygones.
Xiao Yan could see Wan Baishan's unease. After all, the Ten Thousand Beasts Gathering's performance was quite poor, which was why he came up with that excuse to send a gift. Of course, what he didn't know was that Xiao Yan would be leaving the Northwest Region soon, so even if he gained Xiao Yan's favor, it wouldn't be of much use.
As the transaction concluded, the other major forces arrived one after another. After the Echo Sect arrived, Su Zhang and Xu Yingwu also cast their gazes at Xiao Yan, but given the special circumstances, they did not come over to chat.
When the Lion Nether Sect arrived, they were also in poor condition, but unlike Wan Baishan, they did not come directly to show goodwill. They looked at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion with envy and some resentment.
The arrival of the Minghua Tower group immediately became a spectacle, with both men and women possessing exceptional beauty. Liang Mengying, leading the group, glanced inadvertently towards the Heavenly Serpent Mansion and, upon noticing Xiao Yan's gaze fixed on her, blushed slightly. However, hidden by her veil, no one noticed.
"This little rascal, he dares to stare at me!" Liang Mengying thought to herself, annoyed.
Of course, she also noticed Xiao Xun'er, who was well-behaved and quiet beside Xiao Yan. Last time, she was too excited to pay much attention to Xiao Yan, her little girlfriend, but this time, upon closer inspection, she realized that she was actually a little insecure about her appearance for the first time.
"He actually has a beauty that rivals mine. That little rascal Xiao Yan is incredibly lucky."
Noticing Liang Mengying's gaze, Xiao Xun'er smiled politely, and the two exchanged glances before turning away in tacit understanding.
"Brother Xiao Yan, why is Sect Leader Liang staring at us?" Xiao Xun'er asked Xiao Yan with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Oh? Oh, well, maybe it's out of gratitude!"
"Oh? Really?"
Xiao Xun'er's few words made Xiao Yan exclaim that something was wrong; a woman's intuition was just too abnormal!
However, Xiao Yan's predicament did not last long, because everyone's attention shifted.