Mortal: Even with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, I still have to try and get my hands on the Little Gree

On the surface, only Han Li, Mu Yu, and Dong Xuan'er were present when they went to the Yan family.

But in reality, two Core Formation stage cultivators were secretly following them, namely Lei Wanhe and Hong Fu.

In addition, Linghu Laozu was also secretly following them.

Yes, that's right. To prevent any accidents from happening to Mu Yu, Elder Linghu followed behind the group to prevent the appearance of any Nascent Soul stage monsters.

"Senior Brother Mu, your little boat..."

On the flying magic boat, Dong Xuan'er stared at Mu Yu for a long time before suddenly speaking.

Although Hong Fu had given Dong Xuan'er a stern warning before they set off, it was clear that Dong Xuan'er was not an obedient child.

"You should call me Martial Uncle. Although we are both Foundation Establishment cultivators, Senior Sister Hong Fu is my fellow disciple, so the way you address her should be more formal."

Mu Yu spoke, interrupting Dong Xuan'er who was halfway through her sentence.

During this trip, Dong Xuan'er was unaware of Huangfeng Valley's true intentions, nor did she know that her "master" Hong Fu was hiding nearby.

After hearing Mu Yu's words, Dong Xuan'er's expression became noticeably stiff.

Perhaps because of Mu Yu's current cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage, or perhaps because she remembered Hong Fu's instructions before her departure, Dong Xuan'er did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Mu Yu.

When facing Han Li, Dong Xuan'er was not so good-tempered.

In particular, Hong Fu intended to matchmake Dong Xuan'er and Han Li, but she heard Han Li refuse her offer.

Although Dong Xuan'er had never thought much of Han Li, who was plain-looking, she couldn't help but feel resentful when she heard him actually refuse her.

When they first met, there was some friction between them, but because Dong Xuan'er's cultivation level was lower, she naturally didn't gain any advantage.

So, on the rest of the airship, Dong Xuan'er's sarcastic mouth never stopped.

Such as saying that someone with mediocre cultivation, poor talent, and a pseudo-spiritual root could reach the Foundation Establishment stage, which is already a miracle...

Han Li didn't care about anything else, but when it came to talent, he was truly at a loss.

Mu Yu, standing to the side, smiled and showed no intention of stopping what was happening.

It's rare to see Han Laomo so vulnerable.

……

In the Yue Kingdom, in Linzhou, deep within the Yanliang Mountains...

After several days of travel, Han Li became increasingly silent, while Dong Xuan'er, apart from occasionally mocking Han Li as a "blockhead," did not cause any further trouble.

Shortly after arriving near the Yan family's residence, two enormous, two-headed eagles gradually flew closer.

"Are the visitors distinguished guests from Yellow Maple Valley?"

"My name is Yan Yu, and this is my younger sister, Yan Ling. We have come here to welcome you all."

The cultivators from the Yan family were unusually friendly, a situation completely different from what Mu Yu remembered.

It seems that Linghu Patriarch has already revealed some of his identity as a Nascent Soul stage disciple.

Is she worried about accidentally bumping into other Nascent Soul stage cultivators while she's out...?

"You're welcome, thank you both."

Mu Yu took out three invitation cards from her storage bag and handed them to Yan Yu.

After confirming the name on the invitation, Yan Yu's eyes subconsciously turned to Dong Xuan'er's face.

Because of her cultivation technique, Dong Xuan'er was particularly suited to her attractive physique and gave Yan Yu a charming smile.

At first glance, Dong Xuan'er seemed like a naive and innocent young girl.

Yan Ling, who was next to Yan Yu, noticed his lapse in composure and quietly tugged at his sleeve.

Only then did Yan Yu finally come to her senses.

"So it's Senior Brother Mu, Junior Brother Han, and Junior Sister Dong Xuan'er. The invitations are fine. Please follow me..."

After handing the invitation back to Mu Yu, Yan Yu turned around somewhat reluctantly and led the way.

After flying for more than ten miles, the group arrived at a formation.

Of course, only Mu Yu among the three present recognized it as an array at a glance; in front of Han Li and Dong Xuan'er were two unremarkable small mountain peaks.

Yan Yu took out a token from his body and infused it with magic power. A yellowish light burst from the token and disappeared into the void nearby.

After the yellow light disappeared, the true scene within the formation was revealed in the void.

Yanling Fort is a mountain city surrounded by walls, about thirty or forty feet high, and the surrounding area is full of antique buildings.

In terms of area alone, Yanling Fort does not occupy a very large area.

However, because the buildings are so concentrated, it actually looks more prosperous than some of the buildings in Yellow Maple Valley.

Such a scene of mortals and cultivators living together truly broadened Han Li and Dong Xuan'er's horizons.

"This is my Yanling Fortress. The outermost area is the residential area for mortals, while the inner area is where we cultivators gather."

Yan Yu gave a brief introduction to the various parts of Yanling Fort, and she did a very competent job as a guide.

Before long, Yan Yu led Mu Yu and the other two to a place near an arena.

Perhaps because of the battle between cultivators, hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators from various sects and schools have gathered here, including some figures dressed in Yellow Maple Valley attire.

Dong Xuan'er encountered several acquaintances here, causing Han Li some minor trouble.

Mu Yu was surrounded by a number of sycophants.

After all, he was a direct disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator, and everyone he saw was friendly, as if the entire cultivation world had suddenly turned into a harmonious family.

Although Mu Yu didn't care much about these sycophants, he wouldn't deliberately offend them either. He just absentmindedly went along with them, while also inquiring about how others perceived him.

……

"Junior Brother Mu, the Yan family has made it clear that they have decided to join the Ghost Spirit Sect."

"One day later, after the so-called treasure hunt begins, the two of us will join our fellow disciples from the Hidden Moon Sect to begin the purge of the Yan family."

"Of these, the disciple from the Yan family with the Heavenly Spiritual Root will belong to the Hidden Moon Sect, while 70% of the remaining resources will go to us."

In the courtyard arranged for Mu Yu by the Yan family, Hong Fu and Lei Wanhe had already completed their final judgment on the Yan family in just a few words.

Although the Yan family was a respectable force in the Yue Kingdom, it was nothing compared to the seven major factions of Yue.

"Yes, I understand. Is there anything I need to do?"

Mu Yu nodded, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured a cup of spiritual tea.

"No need, Junior Brother Mu only needs to broaden his horizons this time."

After taking a sip of the spiritual tea in his hand, Mu Yu asked, "To what extent do you intend to destroy the Yan family this time?"

Hong Fu hesitated for a moment before answering:

"The main branch of the Yan family will likely die, and the rest of the Yan family bloodline will all belong to the Hidden Moon Sect. As for the other low-level cultivators and mortals, it doesn't matter; they will find their own way out."

Mu Yu was somewhat surprised to hear this.

"Take them under your wing? It's one thing to not exterminate the Yan family bloodline, but to take them in? Doesn't the Hidden Moon Sect worry about a backlash in the end?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Wanhe's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he spoke meaningfully:

"Junior Brother Mu is still young and unaware of the intricacies of this sect."

"Does Junior Brother Mu perhaps believe that the cultivators from the Yan family, after being recruited into the Hidden Moon Sect, will still have a chance to rise in the world?"

"Unless, Yan Ruyan can truly achieve the Nascent Soul stage."

In just a few words, Lei Wanhe had already foreseen the Yan family's ultimate fate.