Chapter 189: Slave?

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Seeing Li Daoqing walk up, Ye Futian made a face. What was the relationship between the Fuyun Sword Clan and the Liu Kingdom? And Li Daoqing was greeting her on behalf of his brother. Did Li Daoyun know the Liu princess?

Ye Futian walked to Ye Wuchen’s side and muttered, “Wuchen, we’re not familiar with the forces of the Eastern Barren Territory. That’s why I rejected her proposal.” With Ye Wuchen’s abilities, there was no need to worry about getting accepted.

“No need to explain,” Ye Wuchen whispered. He knew that Ye Futian was explaining why he acted for him.

Ye Futian nodded lightly. He walked up to the girl who invited Ye Wuchen. She must be the Liu princess’ servant. “Does your princess know Li Daoyun of the Fuyun Sword Clan?” he asked.

“You haven’t heard?” The servant looked Ye Futian, slightly shocked.

“Heard what?” Ye Futian asked.

“Our princess has many pursuers. Li Daoyun is one of them.” The servant was a bit proud. This news wasn’t any secret. Li Daoyun publicly pursued her princess.

“Your princess didn’t accept him?” Ye Futian continued asking.

The servant studied him. “You have too many questions.”

“The princess is such an extraordinary figure. I naturally grew curious.” Ye Futian smiled brightly. His handsome face looked better with a smile.

Seeing this handsome face, the servant murmured, “Li Daoyun is talented but he’s not undefeated in the Fuyun Sword Clan. He is not number one there. My princess is so precious. She can’t accept so easily.”

“Is the Fuyun Sword Clan or the Liu Kingdom more powerful?” Ye Futian continued. Seeing the servant’s weird expression, he chuckled awkwardly. “We’re not from here and look up to the forces of the Ancient Barren World. Can you tell me?”

“They’re both top forces of the Eastern Barren Territory,” the servant said.

“Oh?” Ye Futian’s eyes flashed. He glanced at Liu Chenyu, princess of the Liu Kingdom, and smiled. “I didn’t know how powerful the Liu Kingdom was but now I’ve thought about it. Can you ask your princess if we can cultivate with you all? If we’re suitable, we can join the Liu Kingdom.”

“We didn’t invite you.” The servant pursed her lips and looked to Ye Wuchen. “Who is he to you?”

“He’s my young master. He’s really talented,” Ye Futian said.

“He is indeed talented if he can possess mid-level noble fate. I will report to my princess,” the servant said.

Ye Futian nodded. “Thank you.” With that, he returned to Ye Wuchen’s side. Smiling, he said, “I sacrificed myself for you.” Thankfully he was handsome. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to use a beauty trap to get information.

Ye Wuchen looked at him strangely. “What did you two talk about?”

“I helped you accept the Liu princess but just to follow her temporarily,” Ye Futian replied, smiling.

“What are you planning?” Ye Wuchen didn’t understand.

“Do you find the princess pretty?” Ye Futian asked. Ye Wuchen nodded seriously. “Yeah, the more you look at her, the prettier she gets. It helps with your eyes to have a beauty beside you. If you interact with her more, you may develop feelings,” Ye Futian said meaningfully. Beside them, Loulan Xue blinked her silver eyes. Wasn’t this what the empress had told them?

Lin Yueyao pursed her lips. If feelings could be developed, why was she still treated like a servant? Was she not pretty? But what did that guy mean? Did he want to take action on the Liu Kingdom’s princess?

Yu Sheng gaped at Ye Futian. Without Hua Jieyu here, Ye Futian was going wild.

At this time, Liu Chenyu received her servant’s report. She looked over at Ye Wuchen and walked over. Her body was sexy, delicate, and also elegant. When she reached Ye Wuchen, she said, “Liu Chenyu.”

Looking at the girl, Ye Wuchen couldn’t act impolitely. He said, “Ye Wuchen.”

“Who are they?” Liu Chenyu glanced at the others.

“We’re his servant and guard,” Ye Futian said. Then he looked at Lin Yueyao and Loulan Xue. “And maids.”

Lin Yueyao glared at Ye Futian. When did she really become a maid? However, Ye Futian had also become a servant this time.

“In that case, you can all cultivate with me in the Ancient Barren World from now on,” Liu Chenyu said. “You are talented but seem to be in a low plane. I can aid you if you follow me. If you wish to join the Liu Kingdom someday, you can tell me.” With Ye Wuchen’s talent, it would be great if he was willing to join the Liu Kingdom.

Ye Wuchen felt that he’d been tricked badly by Ye Futian. Looking at Liu Chenyu’s eyes, he could only nod.

“Congratulations, Your Highness, for receiving more subordinates,” Li Daoqing, who hadn’t left, said now. He was congratulating her but actually, he was insulting Ye Futian’s group as if they were only subordinates. In reality, Liu Chenyu hadn’t said anything like that. But to Li Daoqing, his brother was pursuing Liu Chenyu. If she brought Ye Wuchen’s group with, they would definitely be subordinates. What else could they be?

Ye Futian studied Li Daoqing. He was indeed similar to Li Daoyun.

Seeing that Liu Chenyu still wouldn’t talk, Li Daoqing glanced at the others and said, “From now on, you must serve the princess wholeheartedly. If you have any needs, you may come to my brother or I as well.”

Liu Chenyu frowned. Li Daoqing’s words were exceeding his authority. Regardless of how she’d sent the invitation because she saw Ye Wuchen’s talent, even if they were her subordinates, Li Daoqing didn’t qualify to order them around. It was as if she and Li Daoyun had some close relationship.

Ye Futian looked intrigued at Li Daoqing’s words. He was looking for an excuse and now it was given to him. Li Daoyun wanted to pursue Liu Chenyu? If that was the case, he’d like to see how Li Daoyun did it.

“Princess, who is he?” Ye Futian asked, despite knowing the answer already.

“Li Daoqing of the Fuyun Sword Clan,” Liu Chenyu said.

“Princess, this man’s words have other meanings and destroy your reputation. It’s as if you’re already theirs,” Ye Futian said. “Would you like us to teach him a lesson for speaking so impolitely?”

Hearing that, Li Daoqing stared at Ye Futian. His words indeed could have another meaning and might not have been that proper. But it was just a slip. He didn’t mean to be impolite but after Ye Futian said that…

“Shut up. I am speaking with the princess. There’s no place for a slave like you,” Li Daoqing growled. His eyes were sharp. He had heard Ye Futian say he was Ye Wuchen’s guard. How could a guard be so brash as to ruin the relationship between him and the princess?

“Li Daoqing, you are presumptuous,” Liu Chenyu said coldly.

“Your Highness, that slave doesn’t know his place. He dares to instigate us. I don’t mean any offense to you, Your Highness,” Li Daoqing said.

Liu Chenyu scoffed. His words truly were easy to be misunderstood. There was no problem in saying he was impolite.

“Princess, you heard it too. We can’t bear this tone,” Ye Futian said.

Liu Chenyu looked at him and said, “Li Daoqing is in the Fifth-level Dharma Plane.” He was from the Fuyun Sword Clan, was at the Fifth-level Dharma Plane, and had noble fate. He was definitely a powerful fighter. Ye Futian was only Ye Wuchen’s servant. How could he fight Li Daoqing? Unless Ye Wuchen fought…

“Only the Fifth-level Dharma Plane,” Ye Futian said confidently. Liu Chenyu studied his expression. Did he really think he could defeat Li Daoqing at that young age?

“Yu Sheng,” Ye Futian called just as Liu Chenyu thought he would fight personally. “Take revenge for the princess.”

“Okay.” Yu Sheng stepped forward and took off his battle ax. He walked up.

Li Daoqing flashed and shot into the air. Sword intent snaked all around him as he stared coldly at Yu Sheng and Ye Futian. Did they dare look down on him?

The terrifying sword intent flowed, rushing towards Yu Sheng. The next moment, Yu Sheng stepped forward. There was a thud and he shot into the sky. His aggressive body flew at Li Daoqing with terrifying speed.

“You’re looking to die!” Li Daoqing pointed in the air. Endless sword intent instantly swept towards Yu Sheng. It flowed, destroying everything.

However, Yu Sheng hacked down with his battle ax. It seemed to cut the void apart. No matter how powerful the sword intent or swordsmanship was, it was all cut apart. The sword intent flowed wildly to the side, forcefully halved. Yu Sheng descended before Li Daoqing and there was no more suspense. Under Li Daoqing’s shocked gaze, Yu Sheng didn’t bring his ax down. Instead, he swept to the side. There was a crack and then a huge boom.

Li Daoqing had been smashed to the ground with just one strike. Yu Sheng hadn’t used all of his power either. Otherwise, he could kill Li Daoqing easily.

Just as Li Daoqing tried to get up, there was another muffled thud. He was on the ground again. Yu Sheng had him under his feet.

Slave? Li Daoqing’s so-called “slave” was stepping on him. The surrounding people all stared at this scene in shock. Li Daoqing was from the Fuyun Sword Clan; he was Li Daoyun’s brother. How could he be treated like this? The rivalry had been set and the princess was involved as well. She most likely could not escape from it.

Ye Futian watched this calmly. He didn’t pity Li Daoqing at all. This was just collecting some interest from what Li Daoyun owed. Li Daoqing had come up by himself too!

Chapter 190: I Am the Least Competent

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Li Daoqing was shocked. He felt pain all over his body but what he couldn’t bear was the humiliation. The Fuyun Sword Clan was respected by all. They enjoyed keeping to themselves and acting as they wished without any concerns. However, he was humiliated at this moment. The ax was a powerful ritual implement. How could Yu Sheng defeat him relying on the ritual implement?

Liu Chenyu was shocked too. Yu Sheng fought too violently with Li Daoqing and was rude to Li Daoyun as well.

“Princess, how could this kind of clown dare harass you? From now on, we will deal with them.” Ye Futian took the credit immediately as if he was taking revenge for Liu Chenyu.

Liu Chenyu glanced at Ye Futian with a strange look.

“You will die very miserably.” Li Daoqing stared at Ye Futian from the ground.

“Haven’t figured out the situation?” Ye Futian looked at him strangely.

“Kill me if you have the guts.” Li Daoqing’s eyes were very fierce.

Ye Futian didn’t respond. Yu Sheng grabbed Li Daoqing’s arm and yanked him up. He swung his strong arm and with a bang, Li Daoqing was smashed onto the ground, vomiting blood.

Boom, boom, boom… Continuous explosions sounded. Everyone was stunned by the sight of the scene. In Yu Sheng’s hands, Li Daoqing was smashed to the ground again and again. Every smash shook the spectators’ hearts. When Yu Sheng stopped, Li Daoqing was already numb but his eyes were still staring at Yu Sheng coldly with strong murderous intent. He climbed up with difficulty, his body trembling. For him, Yu Sheng’s group was dead meat already.

“Go back and complain.” Li Daoqing had stood up but Yu Sheng sent him flying out with a kick. Li Daoqing’s face turned livid and everyone was terrified. Yu Sheng’s kick and words were definitely a great humiliation to Li Daoqing.

Go back and complain. What a disgrace!

Li Daoqing once again climbed up. He dragged his injured body away pathetically.

“Do you know the background of Fuyun Sword Clan?” Liu Chenyu asked Ye Futian beside her.

“Yes,” Ye Futian said. Sooner or later, they would offend the clan. Of course, they would not really kill Li Daoqing at this moment. Yu Sheng knew his limits. Fighting was quite a normal thing. Even the humiliation was not worthy for the entire clan to act. But if they really killed Li Daoqing, the Fuyun Sword Clan would definitely take action.

Why did Ye Futian come to the Ancient Barren World? It was to remove the threat posed by Luo Junlin which mainly came from Royal Xuan Temple. They didn’t have the confidence to kill Li Daoqing yet. The reason why they came to the Barren City Mirror Hills Stone Wall was to prepare for this.

“Li Daoqing’s senior brother, Li Daoyun, is the top talent of Fuyun Sword Clan with great achievement in Dharma. He is very strong,” said Liu Chenyu.

“Well, it seems that I have to enhance my ability too.” Ye Futian laughed and said, “Your Highness, you can have a talk with my young master now.” Saying so, Ye Futian left.

In the Ancient Barren World, one could borrow the power of many relics. There should be no problem with so many relics here. Moreover, this vast area was enough for them to practice for a long time. Seeing Ye Futian leave, Liu Chenyu walked to Ye Wuchen and said with a smile, “Servant, bodyguard, and maid?”

His servant didn’t look like a servant; his bodyguard was not like a bodyguard; his maids were even less like maids.

Their appearances could easily be compared with her. Who would believe they were maids?

“That guy likes to monkey around. Don’t be bothered, Your Highness,” Ye Wuchen said.

“So my guess is correct?” Liu Chenyu looked into his eyes.

“We are all brothers.”

“What about them?” Liu Chenyu looked at Lou Lanxue and Lin Yueyao. Where were those two beautiful women from?

“You’ll have to ask him.” Ye Wuchen looked at Ye Futian.

Liu Chenyu’s face changed. She immediately smiled and said, “Your brother is really naughty.”

“Naughty?” Ye Wuchen murmured and then nodded. He indeed was naughty.

“So which clan do you all belong to?” Liu Chenyu gazed at Ye Wuchen. Since they dared to fight with Li Daoqing and were really gifted, they might be top talents from some top power that kept a low profile so she didn’t know them.

The answer was quite important. The reason she admired Ye Wuchen’s ability was his noble fate and talent. If Ye Wuchen really wanted to join the top cultivation, she would like to accept him.

Meeting Liu Chenyu’s eyes, Ye Wuchen said, “We have nothing to hide about this. We do come from small powers, which is why we came here. We want to join top powers.”

Hearing this, Liu Chenyu’s expression changed a little.

“However, there is one thing I want to tell you, princess. Actually, there are some grudges between Li Daoqing and I. My arm was chopped off by his brother, Li Daoyun,” Ye Wuchen said in a quite calm tone as if he was talking about something very normal.

If Ye Futian heard what Ye Wuchen had said, he would complain that Ye Wuchen was too honest but swordsmen were probably all like this. No matter from the aspect of talent or personality, Ye Wuchen was very suitable for swordsman’s training.

Liu Chenyu’s beautiful eyes flashed for the first time. She looked at Ye Wuchen with surprise.

“A few months ago, the four top powers in the Eastern Barren Territory went to Loulan City. Li Daoyun was among them. You all come from Loulan City?” Liu Chenyu knew of this event.

“No, we come from a farther place but we were also trained in the ancient ruins of Loulan,” Ye Wuchen responded.

“Li Daoyun’s group of four went there for a bet with the relic of Loulan as their battlefield but it ended in a draw. I heard that Li Daoyun was quite unsatisfied by the result. The relic treasure was found by someone else. Was it your group?”

“Yes.” Ye Wuchen nodded.

Li Daoyun was at the peak of the Dharma Rank and also had a ritual implement but he only chopped down one of Ye Wuchen’s arms. He didn’t kill Ye Wuchen or even take the ritual implement.

Now, these guys even came to the Barren City and beat up Li Daoqing when they met. They were really bold.

“So, it actually had nothing to do with Your Highness.” Ye Wuchen was very frank.

Liu Chenyu observed Ye Wuchen. He and the swordsman from the Fuyun Sword Clan gave her different feelings.

“That guy said he would consider it and then agreed. Now I see it is because of Li Daoqing.” Liu Chenyu smiled and said, “So you actually haven’t decided which power you want to join?”

“We know little about the situation of Eastern Barren Territory,” Ye Wuchen answered.

“Then my country, the Liu Kingdom, would like to join the competition.” Liu Chenyu smiled, showing her breathtaking charm. “Moreover, it seems that I have some advantages now.”

In the distance, Ye Futian looked back and happened to catch Liu Chenyu’s smile. Chenyu meant the charm of a great beauty and she lived up to her name. Ye Futian looked at Ye Wuchen, smiling. He didn’t expect that Ye Wuchen was a flirting master. He had been underestimating Ye Wuchen.

Recomposing himself, Ye Futian looked at those statues before him. Using others’ power was unreliable. Only by enhancing himself could he become strong enough to handle all. He believed that this relic was his battlefield. He had ensured himself about that many times in the Ancient Barren World.

Many people were gathered here. Every statue here was special. The statue Ye Futian was observing at this moment was like the god of flame, emanating a flaming red breath from which a surging powerful intent could be felt. The statue beside it was the opposite. It contained a very strong icy aura and approaching it would make one feel cold. In addition, there were statues of other attributes. Among them was a statue which was cast with swords, emanating a sharp aura.

Everyone in this area was powerful. They looked at Ye Futian with interest. Does this man want to perceive those statues? Few people could actually do that.

Liu Chenyu noticed Ye Futian too. She said to Ye Wuchen, “Those statues are dangerous, shall we warn him about that?”

“How dangerous?” Ye Wuchen asked curiously.

“People without noble fate may not view them or the consequence might be miserable.” Liu Chenyu looked at Ye Wuchen.

“That’s alright.” Ye Wuchen was quite calm. Liu Chenyu was amazed. Could it be that the “servant” had noble fate too?

“Actually, of us three, I am the least competent from every aspect of us three,” Ye Wuchen said to Liu Chenyu.

Liu Chenyu was silent for a moment.

Ye Wuchen was able to receive the noble fate at just the Fifth Level Dharma Plane. There were two noble statues at the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall.

According to Ye Wuchen, he was the least competent among the three. Then what was the talent of that “servant” and so-called bodyguard?

“I have seen many swordsmen in training from Fuyun Sword Clan. They are all very arrogant. It’s rare to meet such a humble swordsman like you.” Liu Chenyu laughed.

“I am not being humble.” Ye Wuchen shook his head. He looked into her eyes and said seriously, “It’s not just me. I haven’t encountered many top talents of the Eastern Barren Territory yet but I believe few of them could be compared with my friends.”

Hearing Ye Wuchen’s serious tone, Liu Chenyu gazed into his eyes.

Even the top talents of Eastern Barren Territory couldn’t be compared with Ye Futian and Yu Sheng? Ye Wuchen was somewhat too overconfident and arrogant. However, though their conversation, she believed that Ye Wuchen was not arrogant at all. So how could he say those words? Was he that confident in Ye Futian and Yu Sheng?

“Li Daoyun from the Fuyun Sword Clan can’t actually be counted as the top talent of Eastern Barren Territory,” said Liu Chenyun. Ye Wuchen had fought with Li Daoyun once.

“I know. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been hurt by me,” Ye Wuchen said calmly. “Li Daoyun doesn’t deserve to be compared with them from the aspect of talent.”

The figure in the distance stirred Liu Chenyu’s heart for the first time.

Was he really as gifted as Ye Wuchen described?