novelraw Chapter 934: Snatching Food from the Tiger’s Mouth? No Way
Chapter 934: Snatching Food from the Tiger’s Mouth? No Way
"Tsk, when they buy it, it’s a fair deal, but when Han Yan buys it, it’s bullying and forced selling. What kind of logic is this!" someone in the crowd grumbled in discontent.With the words already laid bare, everyone around could guess what the Fifth Prince and others were plotting. As long as Han Yan returned the land contract to the Fang Family Patriarch, he would undoubtedly use all means to acquire it. Compared to the noble families, the status of the Royal Family members was much more revered and imposing in the eyes of the common people. Under his coercion and enticement, the Fang Family Patriarch would find it hard to stand firm.
Unfortunately, Nian An Yao’s wishful abacus was calculated a bit too well; don’t forget, the land contract was still in Lady Mu’s hands. Trying to snatch the food from Lady Mu’s mouth? No way, no front door or back door!
"Han Yan, I won’t argue with you here. I’ve heard of your infamous reputation in the Capital for a long time—sinister, despicable, shameless, an utter disgrace to us practitioners of Sword Dao. Today, I not only stand for the Fang Family Head but also for all those noble family’s sons you’ve bullied!" Nian An Yao shouted loudly, full of righteous fervor. Someone unaware might even think a moral sage from a bygone era had emerged.
Actually, even he found the excuse the Fifth Prince and Qu Fengting came up with rather shameless. But it was still an excuse, one that might sound reasonable to those who don’t know the truth. So, he couldn’t be bothered to overthink it. After all, he’s not that concerned with face on a regular day. He might as well use this opportunity to teach Han Yan a lesson.
Otherwise, wouldn’t it be embarrassing if Grandmaster Nian lost face in front of a junior of the Mu Family after going rampant in the Capital for so many years?
More importantly, Han Yan had the land contract for Flying Peak. If he wanted to covet the Divine Beast below Flying Peak, things would get tricky. It would take a few months to prepare, yet how could Han Yan just sit by and watch outsiders run amok on his territory?
Han Yan wasn’t like the Fang Family Head; he wasn’t that easy to deal with. If the Mu Family got involved... even the Fifth Prince would find it difficult to make another move on Flying Peak. How would there be another opportunity for the Divine Beast?
"No matter what, we must seize the industry around Flying Peak. If we can’t seize it, we can’t let it fall into Han Yan’s hands." Nian An Yao was determined.
"Stop boasting about being some kind of saint, acting all virtuous while you’re just selling smiles. If you want to fight, fight, spare us the nonsense!" Han Yan couldn’t stand the hypocritical nature of the Fifth Prince and his group, showing utter impatience.
"Alright, alright, today I’ll show you there are always people better than you, skies beyond the sky, and that outside the Capital, there’s no place for your arrogance, Han Yan!" Nian An Yao, quite pleased with his righteous words and his saintly demeanor, was caught off guard and humiliated by Han Yan’s blunt words, causing him to fly into a rage. He flew aggressively towards Han Yan.
A mighty palm shadow instantly enveloped Han Yan; the imposing aura was so overwhelming that many weaker spectators couldn’t lift their heads, their faces ashen with fear.
"Sixth-level Sword Master!" Upon seeing the powerful palm of Nian An Yao, exclamations of astonishment echoed all around.
Although it was known that besides mastering the Beast Taming Technique, Nian An Yao’s personal cultivation was not lacking, witnessing his Sixth-level Sword Master cultivation shocked many.
It was known that the Beast Taming Technique consumed a lot of Qi and spiritual power. The stronger the Beast Tamer’s technique, the slower their Sword Dao cultivation progressed. Xia Youchen was an exception back then.
Therefore, Nian An Yao having a Sixth-level Sword Master cultivation was indeed surprising.
The eyes of the Fang Family Head and others were filled with worry, while Rong Tianhai and others wore relaxed smiles: So, besides being famous for the Beast Taming Technique, Nian An Yao’s own cultivation was this strong. This time, Han Yan was going to have a rough time!
They didn’t know Han Yan’s strength, but as far as they knew, even Mu Family’s Supreme Elder’s only direct disciple—hailed as a genius, Mu Chengxuan, was only a Fifth Rank Sword Master, a tier below Nian An Yao.
And Han Yan was merely a former outcast of the Mu Family, exiled to Heishi City for many years. In terms of Cultivation Technique or cultivation resources, he couldn’t possibly compare to Mu Chengxuan. Even with extraordinary talent, being recalled by the Mu Family again, he couldn’t possibly be stronger than Mu Chengxuan, right?
Rong Tianhai and others grinned maliciously, while Huayue and others looked serious, all simultaneously gripping their sword hilts.
While others might not know Han Yan’s strength, they did. Third-tier Sword Master, that was something to be proud of against others, but his opponent was a Sixth-level Sword Master. Even with the ability to overcome foes of higher rank, enhanced by the protection of Cangxuan Cloud Silk, and having the Shadow Shifting Barrier Technique, it seemed impossible to overcome the three-tier disparity to claim victory.
After all, they had seen the defensive power of Cangxuan Cloud Silk, which nearly failed against Zhao Yuanji’s Third-tier Sword Master power. Plus, Jiang Yuzhe’s Shadow Shifting Barrier Technique had its flaws; from the moment of invisibility to action was its weakest point, and in front of a true expert, it couldn’t completely conceal one’s presence.
If Nian An Yao locked onto Han Yan’s presence, it might backfire, putting him in a difficult position unexpectedly.
Seeing Nian An Yao’s Sixth-level Sword Master strength didn’t surprise Han Yan at all. She never underestimated any opponent, and this time was no different.
With a slight cold sneer, Han Yan struck with a palm, fully displaying her Third-tier Sword Master cultivation.
"So, it turns out to be a Third-tier Sword Master. No wonder the Mu Family would value and call him back. To cultivate such power in a remote place like Heishi City, Han Yan’s aptitude might even surpass Mu Chengxuan’s by a margin. But unfortunately, it’s still a whole three tiers below Nian An Yao." Upon seeing Han Yan’s power, the crowd was filled with surprise and emotion.
"Heh, only a Third-tier Sword Master, yet dares to act important, not taking Master Nian seriously. This time, I wonder how he’ll meet his end?" Rong Tianhai and others were filled with disdain, as if it was them who had defeated Han Yan, rather than someone else. Oh right, Nian An Yao hadn’t defeated Han Yan yet, but in their eyes, wasn’t that a done deal?
Han Yan seemed unaffected by the surrounding ridicule or sighs, her expression as composed and confident as ever.
Huayue and the others only knew the gap in power between Han Yan and Nian An Yao was enormous, and even with the protective Cangxuan Cloud Silk and the Shadow Shifting Barrier, she might not be his match.
However, there was one thing they didn’t know: the power a Divine Artifact could unleash had much to do with one’s own cultivation, and although the Shadow Shifting Barrier had flaws, these would gradually diminish as one’s Divine Sense increased.