72: Chapter 72 Using someone else's name to make a big deal out of nothing

"Serves them right!"

Looking at the four women who had died without intact corpses, Tao Yao couldn't help but feel a burst of hearty satisfaction. After all, if it weren't for them, she wouldn't have ended up in such a state.

For people like them who betrayed her, this was exactly what they deserved; they weren't worth a shred of pity.

Standing nearby, Ning Yuan also nodded. Likely no one didn't hate traitors; it was only reasonable for Tao Yao to vent her frustration like this.

Swoosh!

After Du Jiaojiao finished off the four, her figure turned into a black shadow, pouncing toward Ning Yuan like lightning as she said coquettishly:

"Master, I've completed the task you gave me. Can I have a reward? For example... a kiss!"

"Cough, cough!" Ning Yuan was startled by her words. He quickly covered his mouth with a fist and gave two fake coughs, glancing at Tao Yao to signal that there was still an outsider present!

"Hmph, vixen!"

Seeing Tao Yao nearby, Du Jiaojiao let out a cold snort. She found Tao Yao extremely unpleasant to the eye; that seductive face made her look like nothing but trouble.

“...”

Tao Yao didn't even intend to argue. She simply turned her head away. Given her current situation, she would be the one at a disadvantage in a conflict, so it was better to pretend she hadn't heard anything.

"Alright, that's enough! We should leave quickly to avoid any accidents!" Ning Yuan hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over. Now was not the time for bickering; it was better to leave first.

Bang!

He then summoned the flowing light boat, which expanded to dozens of meters in size as it landed on the ground. Its entire body was low-key and simple, lacking the brilliant radiance its name suggested. This was a deliberate transformation by Ning Yuan; with so many Cultivators around, he wanted to avoid attracting unwanted greed.

Then, the three of them moved in unison, appearing atop the flowing light boat, which then slowly ascended into the high sky.

"Villa Master Li, I'm taking Tao Yao with me! When we hold our wedding feast, I promise to invite you over for a few drinks!" Ning Yuan shouted loudly from high above. His voice rolled out in waves, reaching in all directions so that every Cultivator in the vicinity heard him clearly.

Instantly, the surrounding area erupted into a frenzy. The Cultivators cried out in surprise and began whispering among themselves.

"My god, the number one beauty of the Southern Province is taken just like that? Who is this kid? He dares to speak to Li Fenglei like that!"

"Do you think Tao Yao is willing? Could she be forced? If that's the case, who knows how many people will go looking for trouble with this kid?"

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect Tao Yao to actually be won over. Why couldn't it be me?"

“...”

Li Fenglei stared at Ning Yuan with a face full of murderous intent, his inner fury nearly exploding. However, he didn't lose his sanity because of it. He said coldly:

"Kid, do you dare to state your name!"

He wasn't some hot-headed youth. Someone who possessed a void refining puppet certainly wouldn't have a low background. He had to weigh whether it was worth making an enemy for the sake of Tao Yao.

It was true that he liked Tao Yao, but not to the point of being reckless!

Even the surrounding Cultivators couldn't help but prick up their ears, wanting to know Ning Yuan's identity—how a Golden Core Cultivator could possess a void refining puppet.

Ning Yuan immediately understood his meaning; the man wanted to know if he was someone he could afford to provoke. But he didn't have any damn status—did he not know himself?

However, things having come to this, he naturally couldn't say that. He could only use a tiger's skin as a banner. Ning Yuan shouted again:

"What? You want to know my background? You're not qualified! But I'm in a good mood today since I've obtained a peerless beauty, so there's no harm in telling you!"

"I am Wang Feng. My father is Wang Dehai, an Elder of the Ming Dao Sword Sect and a Void Refining Cultivator!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked. They had long predicted that someone with a void refining puppet would have an extraordinary identity, but this answer still exceeded their expectations.

The Ming Dao Sword Sect was the number one power in the Eastern Region. Its strength could well be imagined; it housed countless experts and an endless stream of powerful figures. Compared to the Southern Province, it was on an entirely different level.

Any random Cultivator from there could crush most Cultivators in the Southern Province.

Of course, not everyone believed it. Li Fenglei was one of them. Who would believe that someone from the Ming Dao Sword Sect would appear in the Southern Province for no reason?

"You say you're from the Ming Dao Sword Sect, so you are?" A cold smile appeared on the corner of Li Fenglei's mouth. He then swung a punch containing the power of wind and thunder, slamming it violently toward the Puppet. The Puppet was sent flying back.

Ning Yuan immediately ordered the Puppet to take advantage of the momentum to return. Since he couldn't deal with Li Fenglei, there was no need for further entanglement.

Watching this, Li Fenglei didn't move to stop them. He knew that no matter what, he couldn't take Tao Yao away today. If they kept fighting, someone else would just reap the benefits; it wasn't as if he had no enemies.

"Whether I'm from the Ming Dao Sword Sect or not, do I really need to prove it to you? A mere Half-step Void Refining is only an Outer Sect Elder in the Ming Dao Sword Sect. I won't say they're as common as ox hairs, but there are at least a hundred or so!"

"If you have the guts, then come. Afterward, you'll know if I'm from the Ming Dao Sword Sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Yuan flicked his sleeve and left. That arrogant and domineering air was exactly the same as Wang Feng's. Those who didn't know better would really think Ning Yuan was from the Ming Dao Sword Sect.

Li Fenglei watched the flowing light boat disappear into the distance, his expression flickering with uncertainty. Now, he was also somewhat unsure if what Ning Yuan said was true.

After all, he had never interacted with anyone from the Ming Dao Sword Sect before, so he had no way to distinguish truth from falsehood. Although he was certain in his heart that Ning Yuan wasn't, what if?

Furthermore, if he wasn't mistaken, that spirit boat should be a sixth-grade magic treasure. To possess a spirit boat of this grade along with a void refining puppet, even if he wasn't from the Ming Dao Sword Sect, his identity must be extraordinary.

Among the surrounding Cultivators, there was no lack of those with extraordinary vision. They also saw the clues from that spirit boat and became even more convinced of Ning Yuan's identity.

Many of them took out communication talismans and sent this news back to their respective organizations. For a time, all sorts of information flew everywhere.

The people from the Tianbao Pavilion left directly. The strength Ning Yuan had just displayed could not be underestimated. If their plan was to continue, they had to make thorough preparations.

At this moment, the flowing light boat was rapidly heading toward the location of the nine yang soul returning ganoderma. Since he had rescued Tao Yao, it was time to start the real business.

Tao Yao was silently observing Ning Yuan, her beautiful eyes like searchlights, as if she wanted to see right through him.

Upon hearing he was from the Ming Dao Sword Sect, she hadn't believed it at first. But thinking of the void refining puppet Ning Yuan possessed, she became half-convinced.

Being stared at like that, Ning Yuan was starting to find it hard to bear. He said irritably, "Have you seen enough? Do you want me to take off my clothes so you can get a good look!"

Tao Yao didn't react to his teasing at all. Instead, she asked suspiciously, "Is your name Ning Yuan or Wang Feng? Is what you said true or false?"

Ning Yuan rolled his eyes and turned to walk away. He hadn't expected her to still be thinking about that, and he didn't need to explain it to her. Then, remembering something, he quickly took out a Medicinal Pill and turned back, saying:

"Eat this!"

Looking at the Medicinal Pill in front of her, Tao Yao quickly pulled her thoughts back. Her expression changed, and her charming face was full of wariness: "What is this?"