In Room One.
Jiang Xuan still had major doubts about Nangong Xin Wan’s abilities.
Sure, compared to that Sacred Level Secret Realm, she had made significant progress.
But she still wasn’t even at Martial Ancestor level—was she really going to take down the Martial Master-level Sky Blue Snake?
Even if monsters and humans were on the same level, the beasts had an advantage when it came to raw power.
To handle that Sky Blue Snake, one needed to be at the peak of Martial Master level to deal with it smoothly.
If it were Liu Yun, Jiang Xuan might actually trust her capabilities to protect him.
But with Xin Wan as a “teammate,” his faith hovered around a meager ten percent.
What can you do? Nangong Xin Wan’s track record had been painfully lacking.
Of course, if that rebellious Heaven Piercing Martial Saint Mo Han hidden beneath Xin Wan’s hair decided to step in, they might stand a chance.
But then again, last time she wasted a ton of soul power just because she wanted a quick thrill.
If Jiang Xuan still had a teleportation talisman on him, he would’ve used it without hesitation by now.
Brought back to the present, he realized Nangong Xin Wan was obliviously threatening to win his favor to leave this place.
As they say, even clay figurines have their breaking point. Jiang Xuan decided it was time for him to take a stand.
He spoke with a calm demeanor, “Xiao Xin Wan, it seems that after receiving the Martial Saint legacy, you’ve really become quite… floating.
Here’s what we’ll do: You take care of the Sky Blue Snake, and I’ll cheer you on from the sidelines.”
Jiang Xuan planned to let Nangong Xin Wan experience some despair, a solid reality check—after all, with that rebellious apprentice guarding her, it was unlikely she’d face grave danger.
And while she was busy battling, he could make a run for it.
Two birds with one stone, really.
Staying here with this pig teammate meant he was dragging dead weight.
Now that he had access to spirit stones, it was crucial he focused on cultivating.
Suddenly, Nangong Xin Wan looked at Jiang Xuan with a guilty expression and said, “Brother Xuan, I’m so sorry! I misunderstood your intentions. Let’s leave the auction house right now.”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
“Xiao Xin Wan, are you finally believing what I said? Did you have a lightbulb moment? Taking you long enough…”
“Mm-mm, I get it now! Brother Xuan is eager to leave the auction house because you’re hoping I’ll indulge you sooner.
My thick-headed self didn’t realize your true intentions from the start; it’s all my fault…”
“No, that’s not what I meant! You can’t just say things like that!”
Before Jiang Xuan could finish, Nangong Xin Wan scooped him up in a bear hug.
“Let’s go, go, go! Brother Xuan must be tired, right? I’ll take you to a nice inn for a good rest, and I’ll take care of you oh so gently.
Sigh, Brother Xuan, you’re a weak man and have been away from home for so long. In this strange place, you’ve been looking for support but hold back your feelings.
I understand! But don’t worry, I’m here for you. Whatever you need, I’ll do my best to accommodate.
Please don’t turn down my kindness; I just want to bring you a little warmth…”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!!!”
At this moment, Jiang Xuan was internally screaming:
【It’s precisely because you’re here that I’m worried!
This Xin Wan… for a fleeting second, I thought she had matured, but turns out she’s just being straightforward! Sending warmth? Please, it’s only a little warmth, and I’m not interested!】
Just as Jiang Xuan was about to counter her a few more times, his mouth was covered again.
“Brother Xuan, if you want to thank me, we can talk about it at the inn. I’ll eagerly listen to your charming voice.”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
Just when Jiang Xuan felt forced into accepting Nangong Xin Wan’s affections, things took a wild turn.
Over in the auction house, Room Two’s occupant had just purchased the “Azure Dragon” for 250 billion top-tier spirit stones.
At that moment, a black-clad woman wearing a mask stepped forward and announced, “Everyone, leave the auction house immediately! We’ve been duped. This isn’t a growing Azure Dragon at all; it’s actually a Martial Master-level Sky Blue Snake!
I’ll hold it off for a bit, but if you don’t run now, you’ll all be done for!”
Her words sent the entire auction house into a frenzy.
Inside the box, as Jiang Xuan heard this, he was thinking to himself:
【What the heck, another expert? Hold on, if she figured it out, can’t she make a stealthy exit?
That Sky Blue Snake is lurking, and exposing it right now is bound to tick it off!
Sigh, this person is definitely going to be hated by the Sky Blue Snake; it’ll be a do-or-d*e situation for her.】
On the surface, Jiang Xuan pushed away the hand covering his mouth and quickly said to Nangong Xin Wan, “Xin Wan, forget about it; we need to get out of here fast, or it’ll be too late!”
“Okay, I’m all ears, Brother Xuan!”
As soon as Nangong Xin Wan finished, she moved, whisking Jiang Xuan away in a flash.
Meanwhile, having been exposed, the Sky Blue Snake was in a rage and broke free from its restraints.
With its venomous glare fixed on the black-clad woman, it became clear to everyone that her warning was indeed real.
Those with any strength among them suddenly felt a wave of panic wash over them.
“Everyone, run! The only ones who can deal with this monster are the few Martial Masters deep within the Imperial Palace! You’re no match for it!”
As the others scrambled to escape, the two half-step Martial Masters present took up positions around, trying to prevent the Sky Blue Snake from rampaging.
With their strength, they couldn’t defeat the creature, but if they could hold it up for even a moment, it might give others a chance to get away.
At this point, the black-clad woman revealed her Martial Ancestor-level cultivation, but she had no intention of fleeing.
With a swift motion, she lunged at the Sky Blue Snake with a longsword imbued with spatial energy.
However, with all that buildup, she ended up only scraping a few of the snake’s scales.
What a beast—its physical power was terrifying!
On the other side, in a furious state, the Sky Blue Snake spat words:
“You pitiful human, you truly deserve to perish—why not just become my dinner?”
As those words fell, the enraged Sky Blue Snake opened its gigantic maw and entirely swallowed the black-clad woman whole.
At this moment, a flash of white light zipped by, and the massive Sky Blue Snake vanished from sight.
The black-clad woman stood there, somewhat dazed, muttering to herself, “So the teleportation talisman’s effects were real…”
Meanwhile, Nangong Xin Wan had carried Jiang Xuan to the mountains outside the Imperial City.
“Brother Xuan, it’s likely that the entire Imperial City will be ravaged by that Sky Blue Snake. It’s unsafe to stay at an inn now, so let’s find a cave to hunker down.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
“Xin Wan, have you ever heard the saying that the more dangerous a place is, the safer it can be? I mean, why do I feel less secure out here with you?”
“Brother Xuan, don’t worry! The most powerful beast in this mountain range is only at the Sky Martial level. Totally no threat!”
Just at that moment, a massive creature descended from above, landing right in front of Jiang Xuan and Nangong Xin Wan, kicking up a storm of dust.
As the dust settled, Jiang Xuan was left dumbfounded.
“Xin Wan, uh-oh… doesn’t this beast look a bit familiar? Can you handle this?”
“Brother Xuan, I think it looks familiar too. This monster just popped up out of nowhere, and it’s… all green…”
Before she could finish, Nangong Xin Wan immediately shielded Jiang Xuan behind her.
“Oh no! It’s the Sky Blue Snake from the auction house!”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
At this moment, Jiang Xuan was completely panicked—he finally convinced Xin Wan to run, and now that Sky Blue Snake seemed to have followed him here!
It looked like it was already in a frenzied state and had locked onto them both. There was no escaping now.
All Jiang Xuan could do was pray that Nangong Xin Wan would step up, but he couldn’t help but wonder—how on earth did that Sky Blue Snake materialize right here out of nowhere?
