Chapter 1449: Blood Pool

He had always raised Yang Shi's banner to conceal the Heavenly Dao Library, thinking this was a phantom figure; at worst, he could use a clone to disguise himself. He never expected that heaven had its own design—this person truly existed, and was not only a supreme elder of the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters but also one of the strongest in the world!

Impersonating a fake and having a real one appear was already embarrassing enough, but he never imagined that the impersonated person was right here in the Zhang family!

If they actually met, and the other party didn't acknowledge having him as a disciple, wouldn't he be exposed immediately?

His body stiff as a wax figure, Zhang Xuan hadn't spoken yet when Zhang Wuchen frowned and looked over: "Yang Shi?"

"I haven't seen my teacher for a long time. Suddenly hearing that he's here, I find it hard to believe. Please forgive my lapse in composure..." Zhang Xuan quickly said.

Just now, in his shock, he had addressed him as "Yang Shi" instead of "Teacher," and the other party had already noticed something was off.

"Mm, Yang Shi has been in seclusion here for half a year. You two master and disciple indeed haven't seen each other for a long time..."

Hearing this, Zhang Wuchen nodded.

"Teacher is in seclusion... If I go directly to find him, will it cause any trouble?"

After his shock, Zhang Xuan realized something was wrong and looked over.

The other party knew he was Yang Shi's student, and Yang Shi was in seclusion here, yet hadn't appeared until now. There were only two possibilities: first, they were deliberately trying to scare him; second, Yang Shi's seclusion was extremely critical, preventing him from coming out.

If that were the case, it would be extremely advantageous for him.

"Before going into seclusion, Yang Shi did instruct that no one should disturb him. However, he should emerge in a few days. If Zhang Shi is not in a hurry to leave, master and disciple should be able to meet!"

Zhang Wuchen said.

"I'm not in a hurry to leave..."

He quickly nodded, but inwardly Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed he needed to hurry up with the sword competition, find a way to force out the little genius, meet him, and then leave directly. Otherwise, once Yang Shi came out of seclusion and everything was exposed, the trouble would be immense!

"May I ask where Teacher is in seclusion? Even if I cannot disturb him, could I go pay my respects and wait for him to emerge so I can see him immediately..."

After a pause, Zhang Xuan continued asking.

First, confirm the other party's location; if necessary, as soon as he saw him emerge from seclusion, he would slip away immediately.

"Only the Great Elder knows where Yang Shi is in seclusion. I'm not entirely sure either!"

Zhang Wuchen shook his head.

"Don't know?" Feigning regret, Zhang Xuan felt even more fortunate.

While they were speaking, the Hell Green Dragon and Flame Qilin had both completed their breakthroughs, their power surging and ready to burst forth at any moment.

Seeing the two Saint Domain Ninth Layer sacred beasts gathered around Zhang Xuan, everyone present became wary, even Jian Qinsheng felt secretly alarmed.

The acting hall master of the Saint Child Hall was only at the early stage of Saint Domain Ninth Layer, yet a student had tamed a Ninth Layer early-stage and a Ninth Layer peak sacred beast... bringing them back would mean no one could suppress him.

With such ability, even becoming acting hall master would leave no one with anything to say.

Seeing that his beast taming and painting were so powerful, and his insight and methods unfathomable, the young talents who had planned to give him a show of force all hesitated.

Zhang Ziqing and Zhang Jiang were among the top geniuses among them, yet they were so easily defeated before him. If they stepped forward, the gap would likely be even greater.

For a time, no one dared to challenge further.

With no one stepping forward, Zhang Xuan was happy to have some leisure.

His goal was only to teach that little genius a lesson; those too weak weren't worth his effort.

"Zhang Shi, this place is no longer habitable. I happen to have another courtyard. Would you care to come with me?"

Seeing that so many geniuses who had come were too intimidated to even make a move, Zhang Wuchen sighed inwardly and spoke.

"This..." Pausing, Zhang Xuan then nodded: "Thank you, Third Elder!"

The guest quarters had become like this, indeed unsuitable for living.

"Please follow me!"

The Third Elder nodded, instructed Wuzhen Elder to have someone repair the courtyards, and then flew forward.

Before leaving, Zhang Xuan explained the method to resolve the statue issue. Under the shocked gazes of the two Nine-Star Awakeners, he followed behind Zhang Wuchen and flew forward.

Before long, they arrived at the residential area of the Zhang family members.

"Sword Saint Qinsheng, you can stay here for now. After the guests are properly settled, our family will first hold a competition. Once the competition is complete, we will exchange with the many friends!"

Landing, the Third Elder said with a smile.

"Yes!"

Jian Qinsheng nodded.

He had come to the Zhang family three times, but this was his first time in the core residential area.

He owed this to Zhang Xuan.

The spiritual energy here was not as abundant as in the guest quarters, but it carried a refreshing aura that seemed to make thinking quicker and efficiency higher when cultivating here.

"Zhang Shi, would you like to take a walk with me?"

After settling Jian Qinsheng, Zhang Wuchen looked over.

"I'd be happy to accompany you!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

He wanted to see the Zhang family and learn more to prepare for the future bride-snatching. The invitation was most welcome.

With the Qilin Beast and Green Dragon Beast as his two beast pets protecting him, and being a guest, the other party shouldn't do anything to him.

"This way, please!"

Zhang Wuchen smiled lightly and walked out of the courtyard first. This time, he didn't fly but walked.

After all the commotion, it was already dark. The sky was full of stars, and a crescent moon cast a bright, clear light, making the air feel somewhat chilly.

"May I ask where Zhang Shi's home is, and who else is in his family?"

Walking one behind the other, Zhang Wuchen asked casually.

"I am an orphan. I have never known who my parents are!" Zhang Xuan replied.

The person he had possessed didn't know his parents, so naturally he knew even less.

"An orphan, that's good..." Sighing, Zhang Wuchen realized he had misspoken and continued: "Since you're an orphan, do you know why you are surnamed Zhang, and who gave you your name?"

"This..." Zhang Xuan was taken aback and shook his head: "It's been too long; I can't remember!"

His memories were fused; how could he know such trivial details?

According to the original body's memories, when he was very young, he was found hanging from a tree by his neck and rescued, hence named Zhang Xuan. Why he was surnamed Zhang... was unknown.

At least it wasn't the Zhang of the Zhang family.

"Can't remember? It seems Zhang Shi's family left quite early..." Zhang Wuchen responded, then suddenly smiled: "I wonder how Zhang Shi feels about the Zhang family? Would you be interested in joining the Zhang family and becoming a member?"

"Not interested at all!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Given their despicable attempt to kill him and force Luo Ruoxi into marriage, he detested them deeply. Joining them? Dream on!

"Uh..."

Not expecting such a firm and quick answer, Zhang Wuchen was thoroughly embarrassed. He was speechless for a long time, then looked ahead, sighed in relief, and extended his hand: "We're here!"

"Here? Where are we?"

Zhang Xuan was startled and looked up, seeing two large characters before him.

"Blood Pool!"