Urban Invincible Overlord

Chapter 1507 - 1504: Searching for People

Yan Xihua walked directly to the main seat and sat down, then raised her hand and gestured to Mu Qingchuan: "Sit down and speak."

Mu Qingchuan returned to his seat and cupped his hands towards Yan Xihua: "Immortal Yan, I apologize for the intrusion, but the matter is urgent, and I hope you can understand."

Yan Xihua smiled faintly and said, "Young Master Qingchuan, there’s no need to be formal. Our families have been neighbors and friends for years. Now that you’ve come to see me for something urgent, having me at home, how could I not meet you?"

"Thank you for your understanding, Immortal Yan." Mu Qingchuan cupped his hands in gratitude and continued, "This is the situation. Our Mu family has been collecting vital immortal herbs for the treatment of our old ancestor for several years. We had even requested the help of Immortal Yan, as you know."

Yan Xihua nodded: "Yes, I am aware of this."

Mu Qingchuan said, "Heaven helps those who are sincere. Some years ago, our Mu family luckily discovered a Nine Nether Soul Reviving Grass in one location. However, it still needed some years to fully mature, so our family sent experts to guard it until it’s ready. But a few days ago, it was targeted by a thief who, taking advantage of a lapse in attention from our disciples, stole it away..."

He recounted the entire incident in great detail and concluded, "This Nine Nether Soul Reviving Grass is a matter of life and death for our old ancestor in the Mu family; it is crucial for us. I must retrieve it quickly and return it to our clan. It’s a matter of urgency, which is why I have impolitely disturbed Immortal Yan’s peace."

Yan Xihua had already heard of this matter from Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang. Seeing that both parties’ accounts were consistent, she nodded and said, "As it concerns the life and death of your Mu family’s ancestor, it is indeed of utmost importance."

Mu Qingchuan expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your understanding, Immortal Yan."

Yan Xihua smiled and said, "You know the rules of our West Phoenix Valley, right?"

Mu Qingchuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Yan Xihua, asking, "What do you mean by that, Immortal Yan?"

Yan Xihua said, "In our West Phoenix Valley, no personal conflicts are allowed. If there are grudges, once outside the West Phoenix Valley, fight to the death as you please, but it has nothing to do with us."

Mu Qingchuan furrowed his brow slightly and said, "Immortal Yan, are you trying to shield those two small thieves?"

Yan Xihua chuckled and shook her head: "Mr. Mu, you’re joking. I haven’t even seen the two thieves you mentioned—how could I be shielding them?"

Mu Renqing couldn’t help but say: "I personally saw those two thieves enter the Hehuan Residence. Immortal Yan, please hand them over quickly so that Uncle Thirteen and I can report back sooner."

Mu Qingchuan frowned and reprimanded, "Renqing, be quiet, and quickly apologize to Immortal Yan."

Mu Renqing, feeling a bit defiant, was nonetheless startled by Mu Qingchuan’s sharp look. Begrudgingly, he cupped his hands towards Yan Xihua: "Immortal Yan, forgive me for being too impatient and rude."

"Is that how you apologize?" Yan Xihua smiled faintly, staring at Mu Renqing.

Mu Renqing’s pupils contracted, looking at Yan Xihua in surprise.

Mu Qingchuan also furrowed his brows as his expression suddenly became serious, looking at Yan Xihua.

"Kneel down, kowtow, and then get out." Yan Xihua said plainly.

Veins bulged on Mu Renqing’s forehead: "Yan Xihua, don’t go too far."

"Insolent!"

Yan Xihua sharply scolded, waving her hand, and from four or five meters away, she slapped Mu Renqing across the face with a loud smack.

Mu Renqing only saw a flash before his eyes as his face was struck hard, sending him flying.

He wanted to dodge, but the opponent’s speed was too swift, leaving him no chance to react.

With a thud, Mu Renqing was flung outside the hall, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Mu Qingchuan stood up abruptly, looking at Yan Xihua in amazement, taking a deep breath: "Immortal Yan, is your West Phoenix Valley intending to become enemies with our Mu family?"

"Young Master Qingchuan, you’re joking. Your Mu family and my West Phoenix Valley have always been harmonious, relying on each other—why would I want to become enemies with the Mu family?" Yan Xihua smiled as if nothing had happened.

Mu Qingchuan darkened his expression, pointing outside at the beaten Mu Renqing: "Then what is the meaning of this?"

Yan Xihua calmly replied: "He disrespected me. For the Mu family’s sake, I could overlook that, but slander against me cannot be tolerated."

Mu Qingchuan laughed in exasperation: "Slander? Hahaha, it seems Immortal Yan is determined to shield those two little thieves. Could a single Nine Nether Soul Reviving Grass really be worth disregarding the years of friendship between the Mu family and West Phoenix Valley?"

The smile on Yan Xihua’s face faded, and she stared coldly at Mu Qingchuan: "Young Master Qingchuan, you should know there are things that can be said, and things that shouldn’t. Are you sure you can represent the Mu family in deciding the future relationship with my West Phoenix Valley?"

Mu Qingchuan was left speechless.

Internally, however, he was greatly astonished.

What exactly did Yan Xihua mean?

Based on his understanding of Yan Xihua, this woman wouldn’t damage relations with the Mu family over one Nine Nether Soul Reviving Grass. This was precisely why he came directly to request her, believing she would surely hand them over.

Could it be that those two thieves have significant backgrounds?

Thoughts raced through his mind as Mu Qingchuan tentatively asked: "May I ask, Immortal Yan, what is the background of those two?"

Yan Xihua looked at Mu Qingchuan approvingly but said, "I told you, the people your Mu family is searching for are not here."

Mu Qingchuan frowned and said in a deep voice: "Renqing followed those two all the way here. He saw them being invited into the Hehuan Residence with his own eyes."

"Then he must have made a mistake." Yan Xihua replied calmly.

Mu Qingchuan was furious, his face turning cold. He was about to issue a stern warning when he heard Yan Xihua say, "If you don’t believe me, you are welcome to search the Hehuan Residence. With Young Master Qingchuan’s cultivation realm, if those two are indeed here, they cannot escape your divine sense’s scrutiny, right?"

Mu Qingchuan’s expression immediately showed doubt, looking at Yan Xihua suspiciously: "Is Immortal Yan serious?"

"Though I am just a woman, in the Southern Domain Cultivation World, my words are reliable." Yan Xihua said.

Mu Qingchuan slowly nodded; this he did believe.

He couldn’t help but turn to look at Mu Renqing, who had been knocked out of the hall.

Mu Renqing was also somewhat confused, but he recalled indeed seeing Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang being led into the Hehuan Residence. He nodded and said, "Uncle Thirteen, I swear to the heavens; I saw those two enter here with my own eyes."

Mu Qingchuan knew how serious the matter was; Mu Renqing couldn’t be lying about something like this.

That left the possibility that Yan Xihua was betting on him not daring to search here.

But with this matter concerning the life and death of a powerful figure in their family, and the future of the Mu family hanging in the balance, he had to bring those people out.

"Immortal Yan, the matter is too important, and I must apologize in advance." Mu Qingchuan said.

Seeing Yan Xihua about to speak, he didn’t wait and immediately released his powerful divine sense, covering the entire Hehuan Residence.