186: Yan Poshan's descent to the mortal world and his ascension to heaven was a scam.

Countless old acquaintances came to offer their congratulations, but Yan Poshan could only force a fake smile and didn't say another word.

However, the others didn't understand. Seeing Yan Poshan's cold demeanor, they thought he had changed.

Many people quietly discussed in private.

“Look, after Yan Poshan's Ascension, he's gotten so arrogant.”

“He's even starting to put on airs with us, his old friends?”

“He's an Immortal, after all, different from us Mortals.”

“Hmph, in a few years, I'll also be able to Ascend. Then I'll see if he still looks down on people!”

“This Yan Poshan truly forgets his roots. When we old pals entered the Dao with him, who knows how many times we helped him.”

“Exactly! How many times did we help him escape death? I can't believe his past sincerity was all an act!”

“Still calling us brothers? Still pals!”

With Yan Poshan's current Cultivation, he could hear the discussions of the people around him.

But he could only silently endure it all, because if he were to reveal anything about White Jade Capital, even half a word!

Then Immortal Weng with One Eye would send down divine punishment, turning everyone within a hundred-mile radius into ashes.

Why did these old pals, for the sake of his daughter…

Yan Poshan could only remain silent, even if others misunderstood him and thought he had forgotten his roots and disowned his friends.

Since that was the case, he might as well play the villain to the end!

Thinking of this, Yan Poshan mocked his former friends, “With your talent, you want to Ascend?”

“Go to bed, and while you still have a few years of life left, go home and enjoy yourselves more. Stop dreaming of Ascension.”

Upon hearing this, the group of old friends all turned red-faced, completely enraged.

They broke down and pointed at Yan Poshan, cursing, “Yan Poshan! Brother, I blocked so many blades for you before, and this is how you treat us?”

“Immortal Yan is so impressive now. You are an Immortal of White Jade Capital, and we are just a bunch of ants. How dare we compare ourselves to you?”

“How can our fireflies compete with your bright moon?”

Facing the curses of his friends, Yan Poshan threw caution to the wind and burst out laughing.

“You bunch of good-for-nothings, what kind of Immortal Cultivation are you doing? Go back to your hometown and raise pigs.”

“Go back home, spend more time with your wives and children, and stop doing useless things. Don't even dream of Immortal Cultivation!”

Just as Yan Poshan was shouting, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his head.

In Yan Poshan's mind, the voice of Immortal Weng with One Eye rang out.

“Say less. Don't think I don't know your little schemes.”

The bone-deep stinging pain, accompanied by a tearing of his Soul, made Yan Poshan wish he were dead.

He endured the pain, maintaining his composure.

At this moment, a clear, jade-like voice, like a flowing oriole, soothed Yan Poshan's sorrow.

“Father!”

Yan Qingqing, holding Li Yan's hand, came before Yan Poshan.

She skipped over excitedly and took his hand.

“Daddy! How did you come down to the Mortal Realm!”

“After Ascension, aren't you not supposed to descend easily?”

“We still haven't seen any Ascended Immortals return to the Mortal Realm.”

Hearing his daughter's adorable voice, Yan Poshan felt that everything was worth it.

For his daughter, and for her to survive in White Jade Capital in the future, he could only endure the humiliation and continue to live!

Seeing Yan Qingqing, the rough man's mood greatly improved.

“Hahahaha, my precious daughter! How have you been these past few days while Daddy was away?”

Yan Qingqing pursed her lips lightly and complained, “Ever since Daddy Ascended, I always feel like something is missing.”

After a brief moment of dejection, Yan Qingqing was full of energy again, pointing at Li Yan behind her.

“But it's alright, with Brother Li accompanying me in Cultivation, we'll strive to Ascend to the Upper Realm soon and reunite with Daddy!”

Li Yan?

When Yan Poshan's gaze fell on Li Yan, the rough man's eyes darted away slightly.

He didn't dare to meet Li Yan's gaze, feeling guilty.

Yan Poshan knew that Li Yan had been targeted by a certain important figure, destined to be that important figure's Immortal Pill.

But he…

He couldn't say anything!

Yan Poshan was bursting, but for everyone to live a few more years, he couldn't reveal the truth.

Li Yan naturally knew the situation above, but he appeared very calm and cupped his hands, saying.

“Uncle Yan, is the scenery in White Jade Capital good?”

Yan Poshan forced a smile and said, “This White Jade Capital… it's alright, the scenery is indeed very good, very suitable for Cultivation.”

At this moment, the voice of Immortal Weng with One Eye resounded in Yan Poshan's mind.

“Say less! Give him the item quickly! Complete the task, and I'll give you an hour to reunite with your daughter.”

Hearing this, Yan Poshan swallowed his saliva.

“Ah, my dear nephew.”

“It's been hard on you taking care of Qingqing while I was away.”

Yan Qingqing, standing beside him, blushed slightly upon hearing this, stifling a laugh as she said, “Dad, what are you saying?”

Yan Qingqing's little delight was evident, but Yan Poshan, who knew the truth, felt even more bitter in his heart.

My daughter, the person you like is merely a human-shaped Immortal Pill in the eyes of others.

If Yan Qingqing knew that Li Yan had less than half a year to live, what would she think?

Yan Poshan, the rough man, could only suppress the pain in his heart and force a fake smile.

“This time I came back, I specially brought you an Immortal Pill from White Jade Capital. Here.”

Yan Poshan took out a white jade bottle filled with Medicinal Pills. Seeing this, the others cursed angrily.

“This Yan Poshan is truly a scoundrel!”

“He brought an Immortal Pill for his son-in-law, but he's completely stingy with us, his old friends who have been through life and death with him for so many years.”

“It's truly heartbreaking! Heartbreaking!”

Facing the murmurs of his old friends, Yan Poshan's heart was pierced again and again, but he could only endure it.

For everyone to live a few more years, he alone bore this pain.

What use would it be to tell them?

Even the powerful Old Heavenly Court and the terrifying Ancient Dragon Clan were no match for White Jade Capital.

This group of Cultivators, only at the Soul Transformation Stage, were just ants in the eyes of White Jade Capital. A single slap could crush countless of them.

The more he knew, the more powerless he felt.

Yan Poshan knew White Jade Capital's methods well. He couldn't harm these old friends, nor could he harm his own daughter.

And Li Yan?

When Li Yan saw that bottle of Immortal Pills, his eyes lit up!

Treasure!

A great treasure!

Absolutely a great treasure!

The kind that would make Li Yan wake up laughing from a dream.

The scent of the Immortal Pill made him realize something.

He could use this Immortal Pill to accelerate his comprehension of Space Rending Claw, and he could use the energy contained within this Immortal Pill to help himself escape!

Immortal Weng with One Eye probably never dreamed that this bottle of Immortal Pills would become the strongest aid for Li Yan's escape.

He took the Immortal Pill without hesitation, “Thank you, Uncle Yan!! I will definitely use this bottle of Immortal Pills to Cultivate diligently!”

Seeing Li Yan take the Immortal Pill, Immortal Weng with One Eye, who was above White Jade Capital, smiled.

He smiled very happily.

Li Yan, however, inwardly sneered. Immortal Weng with One Eye was trying to trick others but ended up losing more than he gained, like losing the wife and losing the army.

Only Yan Poshan was suffering internally.

He gripped the bottle of Immortal Pills tightly, not letting go for a long time.

“My dear nephew, you…”

Yan Poshan's expression was strange, and he hesitated to speak.

He felt that he had harmed Li Yan, unaware that he had greatly helped him.