54: Chapter 54 Chu Qingluan

Inside the main hall of White Cloud City, Chu Wu and Yin Tianqi were seated, their faces calm, yet subtly exuding an imposing Aura.

Wang Bin, Chen Fei, and Li Lei stood respectfully opposite them, awaiting Yin Tianqi's questions.

"This Senior, Yin Tianqi. Chen Fei, please elaborate on the specific situation of this Yao Beast tide."

Yin Tianqi's voice was low and steady, echoing through the spacious hall.

Wang Bin's heart suddenly sank. Hearing that Yin Tianqi's surname was Yin and knowing that he was Chen Fei's Revered Master, an ominous thought instantly flashed through his mind: Could he be Yin Chengmu's grand-uncle?

His thoughts immediately returned to his previous experiences, and he secretly wondered, could the Yin Family already know about Yin Chengmu's death so quickly?

The Yin Family is just a Golden Core Family; it shouldn't be that fast, should it?

"This..."

Chen Fei hesitated slightly, a hint of indecision on his face.

After all, the appearance of this Yao Beast tide was greatly related to him, and he was secretly conflicted, not knowing where to begin.

However, this thought only lingered in his mind for a brief moment before he decided to tell the truth.

After all, Hall Master Chu of the Enforcement Hall had also personally come here this time. If he were to lie and be exposed, the consequences would undoubtedly be even more severe.

"Reporting to Revered Master and Hall Master Chu! This Disciple has an important matter to report.

Just a short while ago, Junior Brother Yin, Junior Sister Liu, and I accidentally obtained an important piece of news:

Not far from White Cloud City, in the Demon Beast Mountain Range, there seemed to be an Azure Flame Bird whose strength had reached Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

At first, we were actually skeptical about the authenticity of this news.

However, thinking that if we could successfully capture this Azure Flame Bird and present it to Miss Chu, it would undoubtedly be a great contribution.

With this thought in mind, despite the unknown path ahead, the three of us unhesitatingly made up our minds and resolutely set off towards the Demon Beast Mountain Range, intending to investigate.

Who would have thought that as soon as we stepped into this mysterious and dangerous Demon Beast Mountain Range, before even reaching five hundred miles deep, we actually truly encountered an Azure Flame Bird at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, just as the rumors said!

In that instant, none of us could believe our luck was so good..."

"Wait! Where is the Azure Flame Bird? Did you catch it?"

Chu Wu, who was originally sitting leisurely, instantly became spirited upon hearing that an Azure Flame Bird had indeed appeared. He was so excited that he couldn't control himself, and even the Aura on his body couldn't be contained, a terrifying Aura surged forth like a tumultuous wave.

This was the first time in Wang Bin's life that he truly felt the so-called pressure.

In his previous understanding, Aura and pressure were merely flowery words used by others to flatter, and he had never thought that it would be such a real and intense feeling.

At this moment, he only felt that the circulation of Spiritual Qi within his body became extremely difficult, as if the surrounding air instantly transformed into a towering mountain, pressing heavily on his body, almost suffocating him.

Fortunately, Chu Wu retracted his Aura in time, otherwise Wang Bin truly felt that he would be overwhelmed and directly collapse to the ground.

Chen Fei was also greatly startled by this sudden Aura. His voice trembled slightly, and with a hint of timidity, he said, "The Azure Flame Bird ran away; we... we couldn't defeat it."

"What? You three Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators couldn't even deal with a Late Foundation Establishment Stage bird? It seems the Sect's Disciples have been too lax lately!

Where is that Azure Flame Bird now? I will go after it immediately."

At this moment, Chu Wu's mind was entirely focused on the Azure Flame Bird, and he had no time to spare for anything else.

"The Azure Flame Bird retreated from White Cloud City yesterday and returned to the Demon Beast Mountain Range. Junior Brother Qingmu and Junior Brother Li both witnessed it!"

Chen Fei quickly replied.

Upon hearing this, Chu Wu immediately turned his gaze towards Wang Bin and Li Lei. Wang Bin instantly felt pressure like a mountain Attacklai, and he dared not show any slack, quickly responding:

"Hall Revered Master, I don't recognize the Azure Flame Bird. Yesterday, there was indeed a large blue bird at Foundation Establishment Completion leading the siege on White Cloud City."

Li Lei also hurriedly chimed in: "Yes, the leader was a blue bird about three zhang in size and a two-tailed fox, but its Cultivation was Foundation Establishment Completion. I'm not sure if it was an Azure Flame Bird."

Before Chu Wu could ask, Chen Fei hurriedly explained:

"This Disciple hasn't finished speaking. Originally, Junior Brother Yin, Junior Sister Liu, and I were about to capture that Late Foundation Establishment Stage Azure Flame Bird alive, but unexpectedly, another Foundation Establishment Completion Azure Flame Bird suddenly appeared.

Moreover, this Foundation Establishment Completion Azure Flame Bird was able to mobilize the surrounding Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts to launch a siege on us.

The three of us were truly no match, and out of helplessness, we had no choice but to abandon the Azure Flame Bird and desperately flee outwards.

That Foundation Establishment Completion Azure Flame Bird then led a large group of Yao Beasts in hot pursuit, chasing us all the way to White Cloud City, which then triggered this Yao Beast tide.

Along the way, the three of us were forced to split up and flee. I haven't seen Junior Brother Yin and Junior Sister Liu since, presumably, they escaped from other directions in the Demon Beast Mountain Range."

Chen Fei briefly narrated the whole story in one breath, but he did not mention a single word about their secret scheme to harm Wang Bin.

After listening, Chu Wu immediately stood up, grabbed Chen Fei's shoulder, and turned to Yin Tianqi, saying:

"Elder Yin, come with us.

For the sake of the Azure Flame Bird, breaking a few rules is not out of the question.

Even if my father knows about this, he will definitely support me. Let your Disciple lead the way and see if there's still a chance to capture those two Azure Flame Birds."

"Good! Let's go!"

Yin Tianqi knew the importance of this matter and no longer hesitated.

Chu Wu and Yin Tianqi, holding Chen Fei, went straight out the door, then soared into the sky, disappearing into the horizon in just a few breaths.

Wang Bin and Li Lei exchanged glances. Wang Bin was full of curiosity and couldn't help but ask:

"Senior Brother Li, what exactly is the situation with that Azure Flame Bird? Why are the two Golden Core Seniors so excited?"

"Alas! This time, a Golden Core Opportunity was missed!

I, Li Lei, have Cultivated for one hundred and ten years, but I have never encountered such a huge Opportunity. I never thought it would just pass me by like this.

If I had known earlier that the blue bird yesterday was an Azure Flame Bird, I would have risked my life to find an Opportunity to kill it.

Alas! It's all my fault for not studying these tasks carefully enough in the past, otherwise..."

Li Lei's face was full of regret, and he sighed repeatedly to himself.

After a long while, he suddenly remembered that Wang Bin was still beside him and quickly said:

"Alas! Junior Brother Qingmu, you don't live in West Sea City, so it's normal that you don't know much about the situation here.

The most powerful Family in West Sea City is the Chu Family. Although West Sea Chu belongs to the Four Seas Commerce League, the affairs, big and small, within the city are basically controlled by the Chu Family.

City Lord Chu Yunfei is a Nascent Soul Perfection Cultivator, only one step away from the Soul Transformation Realm.

Besides him, the Chu Family openly has three Nascent Soul Cultivators and more than a dozen Golden Core cultivators, and there are even more than a thousand Foundation Establishment and Qi Condensation Cultivators.

Fifty years ago, a female infant was born into the Chu Family. This girl was actually a Fire Single Spiritual Root and also possessed the Qingluan Bloodline.

A Single Spiritual Root! What a Heaven-Defying talent this is, not to mention being born into a large Family like the Chu Family and possessing the Qingluan Bloodline.

Thus, City Lord Chu personally named her Chu Qingluan.

With Miss Chu's extraordinary talent, coupled with the Chu Family's profound heritage, becoming a Nascent Soul Cultivator in the future is almost a certainty."

When Li Lei said this, his tone couldn't help but be filled with envy and jealousy.

After all, if he only possessed one of these conditions, becoming a Golden Core cultivator would be an easy matter, but unfortunately, fate plays tricks on people.

"And then?"

Wang Bin listened intently, becoming more and more interested in this Chu Qingluan's story. In his opinion, this Chu Qingluan was simply the standard template for a female protagonist.