Xuyan took a step back.
Huangfu Yuchen’s voice lacked any warmth. “It seems you want me to use soul-searching on you.” Xuyan’s face filled with horror as he stared at him in disbelief.
‘Soul-searching technique—had these two individuals reached such a level of cultivation?’ Soul-searching caused immense harm to the target, ranging from partial paralysis to the complete destruction of one’s cultivation.
Huangfu Yuchen slowly approached Xuyan, and each step felt like a heavy hammer striking Xuyan’s heart. The immense pressure was like the sky before a storm, with dark clouds looming.
Xuyan had to believe that Huangfu Yuchen truly had that ability! Fear showed on his face. “I’ll talk, I’ll talk.”
Both Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen stood expressionlessly, waiting for him to start.
Sweat covered Xuyan’s face, his whole body shrinking in fear. He appeared completely different from the dignified Grandmaster before. “In recent years, the spiritual energy on Earth has been diminishing. For us cultivators, this is a desperate situation. All cultivators are trying to obtain spiritual energy, but it’s not easy. I’m no exception. Being skilled in divination, I came up with a plan to accumulate wealth in the temple through fortune-telling, and then buy objects with spiritual energy from the mundane world. About twenty-eight years ago, Du Rulan’s second son was born…” Xuyan’s voice grew lower.
Yan Ge vaguely guessed what happened, and he frowned.
Huangfu Yuchen held his waist, commanding coldly, “Continue.”
Xuyan hastened to speak, “The couple brought their child to me for a divination. I calculated the child’s fate and unexpectedly discovered that he had potential for cultivation. But the divination also showed something strange—his fate was changeable. If no one interfered, he would live a smooth life, with harmony in his family and success in his career, but he wouldn’t achieve greatness in cultivation. However, if someone intervened, he would experience an inexplicable encounter at the age of twenty-five. I couldn’t foresee what the encounter was, but he would achieve great cultivation because of it. Moreover, his birth date and time are almost identical to mine. I thought at that moment, Isn’t this an opportunity for me to take over his body…”
‘Take over his body!’ Huangfu Yuchen wished he could kill him on the spot.
“And then?” Yan Ge should have been angry, but his mood was unexpectedly calm.
Xuyan didn’t dare to look at him and continued in a low voice, “Then, I told Du Rulan that this child would affect the fortune of the Yan family’s enterprise. Du Rulan suggested that since the problem was so severe, they should just send the child away. Yan Jiaqiang also agreed with her idea. But I stopped them because the child’s extraordinary encounter was linked to the daughter of a prestigious family. If they sent the child away, he might not have the chance to meet this daughter of a prestigious family…”
Yan Ge thought that the girl must be referring to Lu Yanyan. His crossing over was indeed connected to her.
“I wanted to tell them that sending the child away wouldn’t work. The only solution was for both of them not to get close to the child.” Xuyan stole a glance at Huangfu Yuchen. Sensing the murderous intent in his eyes, his heart trembled. “Second Young Master, your parents care more about the Yan family’s enterprise than you. They were willing to get rid of you. In a way, I saved your life…”
Before he finished his sentence, he suddenly shot up and dashed towards the distance like lightning.
“Trying to escape? It’s not that easy!” Huangfu Yuchen was faster than him, instantly catching up. He pursued like a shadow, and his palm surged with killing intent as it whistled through the air, creating waves of palm wind.
Xu Yan seemed to have anticipated his pursuit, and a dazzling black and red light burst forth from his body like a bomb exploding.
“Yuchen!” Yan Ge exclaimed in shock, moving to approach.
“Don’t come over!” Huangfu Yuchen seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, immediately stopping him. He quickly leapt back, narrowed his eyes, and imbued formidable true qi into his palms before swiftly charging towards Xuyan.
“Boom!” A loud explosion rang out, as if a small atomic bomb had detonated in mid-air, making the entire sky as bright as day.
Both Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen searched the area with their spiritual senses carefully, yet they couldn’t find any trace of Xuyan, nor could they sense even a trace of his presence.
Yan Ge asked uncertainly, “Did he die?”
Huangfu Yuchen shook his head. “The weapon he used just now has some tricks to it. Nevertheless, my attack was at full strength. Even if he’s not dead, his cultivation will regress to zero. He won’t pose much of a threat for the next seventy or eighty years.”
Yan Ge nodded, not saying a word.
Huangfu Yuchen gently pulled him into his embrace, caressing his back and saying softly, “Baby, I hate Xuyan, but I’m also grateful to him. If he hadn’t interfered with your fate, you wouldn’t have come to Great Han, and I wouldn’t have met you. Am I selfish and despicable for feeling this way?”
His arms around Yan Ge’s waist grew tighter. Yan Ge’s lips curled up. “Yes.”
Huangfu Yuchen’s heart sank. It felt as if an invisible hand had clenched around it, causing him intense pain. He abruptly released Yan Ge, cupping his face and harshly capturing his lips, passionately kissing and sucking.
Selfish or not? Despicable or not? He would never let go of Yan Ge in this lifetime!
Not sensing any resistance from his beloved, Huangfu Yuchen’s eyes opened, meeting a pair of smiling, pitch-black eyes. There was the same concern in his gaze, mixed with a hint of indulgence and a touch of teasing.
Huangfu Yuchen’s heart relaxed again. He opened his mouth, finally experiencing what it was like to feel like riding a roller coaster. He hugged his beloved back into his arms, playfully pinching his buttocks. “You did that on purpose, didn’t you?”
Yan Ge’s mood was unusually serene. Whether Du Rulan knew about the hidden killing formation within the jade or not didn’t matter anymore. For the sake of the Yan family’s enterprise, his parents were willing to suggest abandoning him. Perhaps he should be thankful that Xuyan didn’t tell them that he would harm his parents. Otherwise, he probably wouldn’t even have lived for another day. He had struggled so much in this world, but upon arriving in Great Han, he not only gained a caring lover, but also a warm family and friends. What more could he ask for?
He lifted his head and smiled at Huangfu Yuchen, his eyes clear and relaxed. “Let’s go home.”
“Alright.” Huangfu Yuchen smiled in response.
The two of them walked away together, ignoring the police cars and ambulances rushing towards Mo’an Temple below. After all, they had disguised themselves, so it was unlikely that anyone could find them from above.
Back home, they had a refreshing shower and lay comfortably on the soft bed.
Yan Ge rolled over and laid on top of Huangfu Yuchen, using him as a pillow. He held his phone in his right hand, scrolling through Weibo.
Huangfu Yuchen held Yan Ge’s back, gazing at him with a smile. His eyes were full of tenderness. At this moment, he just wanted to hold his precious one tightly and feel his presence. Their legs touched and brushed against each other occasionally.
“Baby, I’ll begin dealing with the matters of the farm starting tomorrow.”
Yan Ge placed his phone on the bedside table, turned his head, and smiled softly. “I’ll help you.”
“Okay. But didn’t you say you wanted a long vacation?” Huangfu Yuchen’s right foot’s big toe and second toe playfully trapped Yan Ge’s toes.
“Running a farm sounds more interesting.” Yan Ge tilted his chin up, his gaze playful. “Besides, my wife looks so handsome. I need to keep an eye on him.”
A low chuckle emerged from Huangfu Yuchen’s throat. “Then make sure to watch me closely.”
“Should we start by selecting a location?” Yan Ge inquired.
Huangfu Yuchen nodded. “Yes, but we should aim for something significant. Before that, I need to make a call to Wang Zhiyuan. Tomorrow, you should figure out a way to get more cash. We can use up the gold and silver treasures from Great Han. After all, we won’t need them anymore.”
“Alright.” Yan Ge didn’t ask further. He could tell Huangfu Yuchen was enthusiastic, and it was good to see him interested in something.
The next day, after breakfast, the two of them drove out energetically, each taking on a different task. Yan Ge went to exchange for cash, while Huangfu Yuchen made a phone call to Wang Zhiyuan.
“Mr. Huangfu, greetings.”
Huangfu Yuchen got straight to the point. “I want to make a deal with you regarding cultivation resources. However, it’s better if someone with decision-making power is present.”
Wang Zhiyuan immediately sat up straight, speaking with formality, “Understood. I’ll bring two others with me. Where should we meet?”
Huangfu Yuchen glanced out of the car window. “We can meet at the Wei Meiyuan restaurant on Yongwei Road.”
“Alright, we’ll be there in half an hour.”
Wang Zhiyuan, Liu Xianglong, and Zhang Youze rushed to the restaurant. They were about to ask the waiter about Huangfu Yuchen’s whereabouts when they saw a line made of condensed spiritual energy appear right before their eyes. Ordinary people couldn’t see it. Following the spiritual line, the three arrived in front of a private room.
Wang Zhiyuan was about to knock on the door when it swung open by itself. The dignified and aloof man was seated by the table, reclining casually against his chair as he looked toward the door.
“Mr. Huangfu, sorry to keep you waiting,” Wang Zhiyuan said.
‘So, this was Huangfu Yuchen.’ Liu Xianglong and Zhang Youze sized him up and nodded in appreciation.
Huangfu Yuchen glanced at their dantians. Both were at the late stage of the Divine Transformation stage.
He didn’t rise from his seat. “Gentlemen, please come in.”
Liu Xianglong and Zhang Youze followed the spiritual line and entered the room with Wang Zhiyuan, then closed the door behind them.
Wang Zhiyuan introduced, “Mr. Huangfu, allow me to make introductions. This is Mr. Liu Xianglong and Mr. Zhang Youze. Similar to my position, they manage the cultivators from the undercover division.”
“Mr. Huangfu, it’s nice to meet you.” Liu Xianglong had a proper smile on his square face.
Zhang Youze was relatively quiet, merely nodding. However, his demeanor didn’t come across as cold.
Huangfu Yuchen shook hands with them and said, “Nice to meet you. Please have a seat.”
After Liu Xianglong sat down, he got straight to the point: “I wonder what Mr. Huangfu would like to discuss in terms of a trade?”
Huangfu Yuchen inwardly nodded. Liu Xianglong and Zhang Youze didn’t question his abilities, which indicated that they were both intelligent individuals.
Xuyan took a step back.
Huangfu Yuchen’s voice lacked any warmth. “It seems you want me to use soul-searching on you.” Xuyan’s face filled with horror as he stared at him in disbelief.
‘Soul-searching technique—had these two individuals reached such a level of cultivation?’ Soul-searching caused immense harm to the target, ranging from partial paralysis to the complete destruction of one’s cultivation.
Huangfu Yuchen slowly approached Xuyan, and each step felt like a heavy hammer striking Xuyan’s heart. The immense pressure was like the sky before a storm, with dark clouds looming.
Xuyan had to believe that Huangfu Yuchen truly had that ability! Fear showed on his face. “I’ll talk, I’ll talk.”
Both Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen stood expressionlessly, waiting for him to start.
Sweat covered Xuyan’s face, his whole body shrinking in fear. He appeared completely different from the dignified Grandmaster before. “In recent years, the spiritual energy on Earth has been diminishing. For us cultivators, this is a desperate situation. All cultivators are trying to obtain spiritual energy, but it’s not easy. I’m no exception. Being skilled in divination, I came up with a plan to accumulate wealth in the temple through fortune-telling, and then buy objects with spiritual energy from the mundane world. About twenty-eight years ago, Du Rulan’s second son was born…” Xuyan’s voice grew lower.
Yan Ge vaguely guessed what happened, and he frowned.
Huangfu Yuchen held his waist, commanding coldly, “Continue.”
Xuyan hastened to speak, “The couple brought their child to me for a divination. I calculated the child’s fate and unexpectedly discovered that he had potential for cultivation. But the divination also showed something strange—his fate was changeable. If no one interfered, he would live a smooth life, with harmony in his family and success in his career, but he wouldn’t achieve greatness in cultivation. However, if someone intervened, he would experience an inexplicable encounter at the age of twenty-five. I couldn’t foresee what the encounter was, but he would achieve great cultivation because of it. Moreover, his birth date and time are almost identical to mine. I thought at that moment, Isn’t this an opportunity for me to take over his body…”
‘Take over his body!’ Huangfu Yuchen wished he could kill him on the spot.
“And then?” Yan Ge should have been angry, but his mood was unexpectedly calm.
Xuyan didn’t dare to look at him and continued in a low voice, “Then, I told Du Rulan that this child would affect the fortune of the Yan family’s enterprise. Du Rulan suggested that since the problem was so severe, they should just send the child away. Yan Jiaqiang also agreed with her idea. But I stopped them because the child’s extraordinary encounter was linked to the daughter of a prestigious family. If they sent the child away, he might not have the chance to meet this daughter of a prestigious family…”
Yan Ge thought that the girl must be referring to Lu Yanyan. His crossing over was indeed connected to her.
“I wanted to tell them that sending the child away wouldn’t work. The only solution was for both of them not to get close to the child.” Xuyan stole a glance at Huangfu Yuchen. Sensing the murderous intent in his eyes, his heart trembled. “Second Young Master, your parents care more about the Yan family’s enterprise than you. They were willing to get rid of you. In a way, I saved your life…”
Before he finished his sentence, he suddenly shot up and dashed towards the distance like lightning.
“Trying to escape? It’s not that easy!” Huangfu Yuchen was faster than him, instantly catching up. He pursued like a shadow, and his palm surged with killing intent as it whistled through the air, creating waves of palm wind.
Xu Yan seemed to have anticipated his pursuit, and a dazzling black and red light burst forth from his body like a bomb exploding.
“Yuchen!” Yan Ge exclaimed in shock, moving to approach.
“Don’t come over!” Huangfu Yuchen seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, immediately stopping him. He quickly leapt back, narrowed his eyes, and imbued formidable true qi into his palms before swiftly charging towards Xuyan.
“Boom!” A loud explosion rang out, as if a small atomic bomb had detonated in mid-air, making the entire sky as bright as day.
Both Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen searched the area with their spiritual senses carefully, yet they couldn’t find any trace of Xuyan, nor could they sense even a trace of his presence.
Yan Ge asked uncertainly, “Did he die?”
Huangfu Yuchen shook his head. “The weapon he used just now has some tricks to it. Nevertheless, my attack was at full strength. Even if he’s not dead, his cultivation will regress to zero. He won’t pose much of a threat for the next seventy or eighty years.”
Yan Ge nodded, not saying a word.
Huangfu Yuchen gently pulled him into his embrace, caressing his back and saying softly, “Baby, I hate Xuyan, but I’m also grateful to him. If he hadn’t interfered with your fate, you wouldn’t have come to Great Han, and I wouldn’t have met you. Am I selfish and despicable for feeling this way?”
His arms around Yan Ge’s waist grew tighter. Yan Ge’s lips curled up. “Yes.”
Huangfu Yuchen’s heart sank. It felt as if an invisible hand had clenched around it, causing him intense pain. He abruptly released Yan Ge, cupping his face and harshly capturing his lips, passionately kissing and sucking.
Selfish or not? Despicable or not? He would never let go of Yan Ge in this lifetime!
Not sensing any resistance from his beloved, Huangfu Yuchen’s eyes opened, meeting a pair of smiling, pitch-black eyes. There was the same concern in his gaze, mixed with a hint of indulgence and a touch of teasing.
Huangfu Yuchen’s heart relaxed again. He opened his mouth, finally experiencing what it was like to feel like riding a roller coaster. He hugged his beloved back into his arms, playfully pinching his buttocks. “You did that on purpose, didn’t you?”
Yan Ge’s mood was unusually serene. Whether Du Rulan knew about the hidden killing formation within the jade or not didn’t matter anymore. For the sake of the Yan family’s enterprise, his parents were willing to suggest abandoning him. Perhaps he should be thankful that Xuyan didn’t tell them that he would harm his parents. Otherwise, he probably wouldn’t even have lived for another day. He had struggled so much in this world, but upon arriving in Great Han, he not only gained a caring lover, but also a warm family and friends. What more could he ask for?
He lifted his head and smiled at Huangfu Yuchen, his eyes clear and relaxed. “Let’s go home.”
“Alright.” Huangfu Yuchen smiled in response.
The two of them walked away together, ignoring the police cars and ambulances rushing towards Mo’an Temple below. After all, they had disguised themselves, so it was unlikely that anyone could find them from above.
Back home, they had a refreshing shower and lay comfortably on the soft bed.
Yan Ge rolled over and laid on top of Huangfu Yuchen, using him as a pillow. He held his phone in his right hand, scrolling through Weibo.
Huangfu Yuchen held Yan Ge’s back, gazing at him with a smile. His eyes were full of tenderness. At this moment, he just wanted to hold his precious one tightly and feel his presence. Their legs touched and brushed against each other occasionally.
“Baby, I’ll begin dealing with the matters of the farm starting tomorrow.”
Yan Ge placed his phone on the bedside table, turned his head, and smiled softly. “I’ll help you.”
“Okay. But didn’t you say you wanted a long vacation?” Huangfu Yuchen’s right foot’s big toe and second toe playfully trapped Yan Ge’s toes.
“Running a farm sounds more interesting.” Yan Ge tilted his chin up, his gaze playful. “Besides, my wife looks so handsome. I need to keep an eye on him.”
A low chuckle emerged from Huangfu Yuchen’s throat. “Then make sure to watch me closely.”
“Should we start by selecting a location?” Yan Ge inquired.
Huangfu Yuchen nodded. “Yes, but we should aim for something significant. Before that, I need to make a call to Wang Zhiyuan. Tomorrow, you should figure out a way to get more cash. We can use up the gold and silver treasures from Great Han. After all, we won’t need them anymore.”
“Alright.” Yan Ge didn’t ask further. He could tell Huangfu Yuchen was enthusiastic, and it was good to see him interested in something.
The next day, after breakfast, the two of them drove out energetically, each taking on a different task. Yan Ge went to exchange for cash, while Huangfu Yuchen made a phone call to Wang Zhiyuan.
“Mr. Huangfu, greetings.”
Huangfu Yuchen got straight to the point. “I want to make a deal with you regarding cultivation resources. However, it’s better if someone with decision-making power is present.”
Wang Zhiyuan immediately sat up straight, speaking with formality, “Understood. I’ll bring two others with me. Where should we meet?”
Huangfu Yuchen glanced out of the car window. “We can meet at the Wei Meiyuan restaurant on Yongwei Road.”
“Alright, we’ll be there in half an hour.”
Wang Zhiyuan, Liu Xianglong, and Zhang Youze rushed to the restaurant. They were about to ask the waiter about Huangfu Yuchen’s whereabouts when they saw a line made of condensed spiritual energy appear right before their eyes. Ordinary people couldn’t see it. Following the spiritual line, the three arrived in front of a private room.
Wang Zhiyuan was about to knock on the door when it swung open by itself. The dignified and aloof man was seated by the table, reclining casually against his chair as he looked toward the door.
“Mr. Huangfu, sorry to keep you waiting,” Wang Zhiyuan said.
‘So, this was Huangfu Yuchen.’ Liu Xianglong and Zhang Youze sized him up and nodded in appreciation.
Huangfu Yuchen glanced at their dantians. Both were at the late stage of the Divine Transformation stage.
He didn’t rise from his seat. “Gentlemen, please come in.”
Liu Xianglong and Zhang Youze followed the spiritual line and entered the room with Wang Zhiyuan, then closed the door behind them.
Wang Zhiyuan introduced, “Mr. Huangfu, allow me to make introductions. This is Mr. Liu Xianglong and Mr. Zhang Youze. Similar to my position, they manage the cultivators from the undercover division.”
“Mr. Huangfu, it’s nice to meet you.” Liu Xianglong had a proper smile on his square face.
Zhang Youze was relatively quiet, merely nodding. However, his demeanor didn’t come across as cold.
Huangfu Yuchen shook hands with them and said, “Nice to meet you. Please have a seat.”
After Liu Xianglong sat down, he got straight to the point: “I wonder what Mr. Huangfu would like to discuss in terms of a trade?”
Huangfu Yuchen inwardly nodded. Liu Xianglong and Zhang Youze didn’t question his abilities, which indicated that they were both intelligent individuals.
