Chapter 259

Chapter 259: Unusual Aura

Demon Cultivator?

Not even at the Celestial Immortal Realm?

Hearing this description, Chen Ansheng’s heart stirred.

Could it be Zhong Li?

Killing seven or eight in one go, decisive and ruthless—that’s her style!

Moreover, Chen Ansheng also knew that Zhong Li was very likely in Peace City.

“Let’s sense!”

Chen Ansheng had established a partial master-servant relationship with Zhong Li; as long as she was in the city, he might be able to sense her presence.

Immediately, Chen Ansheng focused his thoughts and began to search for Zhong Li’s aura.

After a moment, Chen Ansheng found nothing.

“Strange.”

Chen Ansheng couldn’t help but mutter.

“Little brother Chen, is something wrong?”

Li Tai’a noticed Chen Ansheng was somewhat distracted and asked.

“Nothing, just afraid of being trapped here,” Chen Ansheng smiled.

“That’s impossible.” Li Tai’a took a hearty drink and said, “The guards of Peace City are not to be trifled with; it won’t be long before they catch the murderer, and the city’s seal will be lifted. There’s no need to worry.”

“That’s true.”

Chen Ansheng nodded perfunctorily.

Li Tai’a’s real purpose for coming this time was not merely to drink with Chen Ansheng. So he said, “Little brother, that sword intent of yours was interesting, but it still has room for improvement. I plan to guide you, would you be willing?”

Guide?

Chen Ansheng wanted to laugh.

My time sword intent is rare in the world, and you think you can guide me?

That said, if any sword cultivator were to encounter such profound sword intent, they would indeed be tempted.

“How could I trouble Immortal King, Your Highness? Next time, if there’s an opportunity, I will definitely come to seek your teachings.”

Chen Ansheng decisively refused, for he hadn’t prepared a cover for the time law yet.

Moreover, he was now nominally under Han Immortal King. It was really not appropriate to dally with other Immortal Kings in front of Gu Miaoyan, the Great General.

Better not end up with nothing in the pot and break the bowl, that would be a loss.

Li Tai’a was about to say something but felt a chill emanating from Gu Miaoyan. He knew it was not wise to push his luck.

“Let’s go, let’s take a look outside.”

Gu Miaoyan stood up immediately; she didn’t want Chen Ansheng, this genius, to be swayed by outsiders.

Soon, the group exited the tavern together.

On the street, people came and went, mostly cultivators at the initial stage of the Profound Immortal Realm, but quite a few had also reached the Celestial Immortal Realm.

“Look, that’s the guard of the Snow-Haired Elder, the Xuanjia Guards!”

“Not that impressive, still not at the Celestial Immortal Realm.”

A row of heavily armored guards walked past on the street, and people turned to look and began to discuss.

“What do you know? The Xuanjia Guards were all personally trained by the Snow-Haired Elder; each of them can inherit half an hour of his full strength!”

“What! You mean these Xuanjia Guards can undergo the Snow-Haired Elder’s assimilation?”

“Of course! It is said that the Snow-Haired Elder possesses an Immortal King’s talisman and can assimilate eight thousand guards in battle at once. Just think, with eight thousand Peak Immortal Kings attacking you for half an hour, what do you have left?”

“Don’t joke around! If they just take a breath, I would be turned to ash!”

Chen Ansheng listened to these discussions, his heart also shaken.

His own talisman could only assimilate and control three thousand soldiers, while that old man could control eight thousand—indeed enviable.

Tread, tread, tread…

The valiant Xuanjia Guards, each holding a heavy spear, marched in formation past Chen Ansheng.

“Hm?”

At that moment, Chen Ansheng raised an eyebrow.

From these Xuanjia Guards, he faintly sensed some unusual aura.

“Strange, how could they have this aura?”

At the same time, Chen Ansheng noticed that the leading general-like Xuanjia Guard suddenly glanced over at him, slightly furrowing his brow.

Under that piercing gaze, Chen Ansheng inexplicably felt a jolt in his heart, as if being stared at by a poisonous snake.

He quickly looked away.

“Alien Immortal aura, how could these Xuanjia Guards be concealing Alien Immortal aura?”

Initially, Chen Ansheng thought he sensed wrong, but as the Xuanjia Guard cast him a strange glance, he truly felt the fluctuation of Alien Immortal aura.

“I can’t stay in Peace City any longer!”

Chen Ansheng suddenly had a bad feeling. He planned to leave the moment the city opened.

“What are you standing there for? Hurry and follow me to find an inn,” Gu Miaoyan called out, bringing Chen Ansheng back to his senses.

“Right, there are many trapped in the city. If we’re late, we might have to sleep on the streets,” Ying Lan said.

Then, the group searched the streets for accommodation.

Half an hour later, they finally found a rather shabby inn.

However, inside the inn, each room was an independent spatial cave, which was not a problem.

Gu Miaoyan booked a total of four spatial caves; she had one to herself, Ying Lan, being a woman, had one to herself as well, and she also booked a separate one for Chen Ansheng, while Fang Chixu and the others squeezed into one cave.

“General Gu, you’re being a bit too obvious. Why give Junior Brother Chen a separate room? It wouldn’t be inconvenient for him to stay with us,” Fang Chixu said.

“Talk less.” Gu Miaoyan replied coldly, “During the battle on the tower, I didn’t see your great abilities; still want special treatment?”

“This…”

Fang Chixu couldn’t help but blush, thinking that this woman was too direct; didn’t she know it could hurt one’s pride?

Meanwhile, Ying Lan secretly delighted; if Chen Ansheng had an independent spatial cave, she could go find him and chat about life at night without anyone interrupting.

“Senior Brother Fang, Chen Junior Brother has made significant contributions this time. If he doesn’t have this little privilege, wouldn’t that be a disservice to him? You should just let it go,” Ying Lan quickly chimed in.

“Ahem… I have no objections; I’m just curious about the Great General’s arrangements.”

In fact, Fang Chixu and the others could vaguely guess something, as they were familiar with the two women.

“Alright, let’s each rest. When the city opens, we will immediately return to the island to report,” Gu Miaoyan finished speaking and entered a luxurious spatial cave.

Chen Ansheng said nothing more. Having an independent spatial cave was certainly better.

“Too small.”

Upon entering, Chen Ansheng realized that this spatial cave was just like a mouse hole, about ten feet long and wide, with a stone platform for sitting and a tea table—nothing else.

“It’ll have to do; the luxurious inns are all full.”

Chen Ansheng didn’t complain, sitting cross-legged on the stone platform to rest and recover.

“Guest, this servant has come to serve you by washing your feet, please allow me to enter.”

At that moment, a woman’s voice came through from outside.

“Washing feet? I didn’t request that service.”

Chen Ansheng found it puzzling and responded.

“This is a complimentary service from our inn,” the woman replied.

“No need, I don’t require it.”

What’s the point of washing feet?

“Oh, dear guest, why not take a look at this servant’s appearance? Perhaps you will change your mind? Furthermore, our boss said that as long as you have a need, anything can be negotiated.”

The woman’s enticing voice floated in.

“Annoying! I am not that kind of person. Leave quickly, don’t push me to anger.”

It wasn’t that Chen Ansheng was being hypocritical, but because he anticipated that something better would come tonight. He needed to save his energy, right?

“Oh ho! Who would have thought you could act? Open the door for me, you silly donkey!”

Hearing that suddenly changed tone, Chen Ansheng stiffened.