Beautiful CEO's Top Martial Expert-Chapter 2044 - 2042: Xiao Chen Enters Seclusion

"You guy, can’t you see? That Zhong Yunyan clearly has feelings for you, that’s why she’s inviting you to join the Independent Cultivators Alliance. It’s a great chance for you to woo her, why are you hesitating?"

Xiao Yifeng glanced at Reen Tianwu with a slight smirk.

"I just don’t want to leave you guys. I still want to travel with you to the Holy City and participate in the Dragon List battle."

Reen Tianwu said.

"Even if you join the Independent Cultivators Alliance, you can still go to the Holy City and take part in the Dragon List battle. Are you really thinking of missing such a great opportunity? It’s like ’the pavilion nearest to the water enjoys the moonlight first’, don’t you get it?"

"Stop hesitating and hurry up to the Independent Cultivators Alliance with your lady, strengthen your relationship, and the next time we meet, who knows, you might have already won her over."

Xiao Yifeng said with a smile.

"Well, you’re right!"

Reen Tianwu nodded in strong agreement.

The next day, a new day arrived.

After breakfast, as Xiao Yifeng and the others were preparing to leave, Zhong Yunyan arrived.

"Are you leaving?"

Zhong Yunyan asked.

"Yes, we are ready to leave, but Tianwu has decided to join the Independent Cultivators Alliance, so please take good care of him from now on!"

Xiao Yifeng stated to Zhong Yunyan. The latter glanced at Reen Tianwu with a shy and embarrassed look.

"You’re leaving so soon? I was planning to show you around the city."

Zhong Yunyan said.

"I think Tianwu should accompany you around instead!"

Xiao Yifeng smiled.

"Since Yunyan said so, you should stay an extra day to keep us company. I can’t bear to part with you!"

Reen Tianwu pleaded to Xiao Yifeng.

"Yes, there are quite a few fun places in this city. Let me show you around!"

Zhong Yunyan said with a smile.

"Alright then!"

Xiao Yifeng agreed.

After spending another day in the city, Xiao Yifeng and the others officially prepared to leave the next day and continued their journey to the Holy City.

Outside the city, Xiao Yifeng and Reen Tianwu embraced, the former saying, "Good luck, hopefully, by the next time we meet, you will have wooed Miss Zhong."

"Rest assured, for sure!"

Reen Tianwu replied with a smile.

"Miss Yunyan, I’ll leave Tianwu and Brother Zhou in your care!"

Xiao Yifeng said to Zhong Yunyan, and Zhou Zhou was also planning to join the Independent Cultivators Alliance with Reen Tianwu.

Xiao Yifeng didn’t oppose the idea; joining the Independent Cultivators Alliance and utilizing their cultivation resources and environment was beneficial for them.

"Alright!"

Zhong Yunyan nodded. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Xiao Yifeng and his companions continued their journey to the Holy City, now missing two members.

Meanwhile, within the luxurious great hall of the Bounty Hunter Alliance, Xiao Chen stood clad in a black robe, wearing a golden mask that not even spiritual sense could penetrate.

Before him stood four middle-aged men and four elders, one of the middle-aged men was Protector Xiong, whom Xiao Yifeng had met before, as was one of the elders, Elder Du.

"I need to retreat for a month, during which you and the three great elders will handle all alliance matters."

Xiao Chen said coldly.

"Yes, Alliance Hierarch!"

The eight individuals responded in unison.

"Protector Xiong, stay. The rest of you may leave."

Xiao Chen said coldly.

The others among the eight left promptly, leaving only Protector Xiong behind.

"Alliance Hierarch!"

Protector Xiong addressed Xiao Chen with a respectful demeanor.

"How is the kid you brought in?"

Xiao Chen asked.

"His talent is good, he’s already comprehended the intent of the spear, a promising seed indeed!"

Protector Xiong replied.

"Impressive. The kid has a keen eye to surround himself with individuals having strong martial talent, leave him in your care, and help him grow swiftly!"

Xiao Chen instructed.

"Yes, Alliance Hierarch, but your sudden decision to retreat for a month, I’m worried about the three great elders..."

Protector Xiong’s gaze flickered as he looked at Xiao Chen, leaving the sentence unfinished.

"Without giving them a chance, they’ll never have the resolve to act!"

Xiao Chen stated indifferently.

"Just focus on your tasks, don’t worry about anything else!"

Xiao Chen coldly concluded, waving his hand for Protector Xiong to leave.

Suddenly, a black mark appeared on Xiao Chen’s brow under the mask, changing his expression as an intense look of pain crossed his face, causing his body to tremble.

"Ah... Damn it, you won’t control me!"

Xiao Chen snarled, his tone icy, as his body vanished into thin air.

In a flash, two more days passed, Xiao Yifeng and the others had been traveling in East Province for nearly a month now, with over twenty days left until the Dragon List battle, ample time to reach the East Province Holy City.

As they got closer to the East Province Holy City, Xiao Yifeng noticed an increasing number of martial artists, all with generally strong abilities.

Even the weakest were in the Spirit Severing realm, with Ningxuan Realm and Gathering Elixir Realm almost unseen, and the spiritual energy in the air was incredibly rich.

Soon, they arrived at a valley that Feng Youyou had mentioned, containing highly potent power of wind to comprehend.

Xiao Yifeng planned to let his avatar enter and comprehend the power of wind, hoping to enhance its control and understanding by utilizing the valley’s potent wind power.

However, as they arrived, several figures appeared, led by a coldly aloof young man wearing a teal robe, exuding a powerful aura and imposing presence.

"Who are you? Leave immediately!"

The young man glanced at Xiao Yifeng and his companions dismissively and spoke coldly.

"Is this your property? Why should I leave?"

Xiao Yifeng replied indifferently, barely sparing the youth a glance.

The youth frowned, while a guard beside him shot a cold glance at Xiao Yifeng.

"How dare you speak to the Young Master like that!"

The guard warned, releasing a Fourth Level of Dao Realm aura.

Boom!

At this moment, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu stepped forward, releasing comparable Nirvana Realm auras to challenge the guard. Now, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu were at the Fourth and Third Layer of Dao Realm, respectively, and their combined auras were formidable.

"It seems you don’t know who I am?"

The youth looked at Xiao Yifeng, his gaze indifferent.

"Why should I know? To help you show off? Boring!"

Xiao Yifeng sneered, preparing to enter the valley, completely disregarding the youth.