Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 454: Mist Rain Pavilion! Giving Lin Xuan Some Face!

Mist Rain Pavilion? Lin Xuan smiled upon hearing the name. Although he had never been there, he had a friend at the pavilion—the young master of Mist Rain Pavilion himself, Chen Changsheng. I didn’t expect we’d be meeting so soon.

For the past ten days, he had been cultivating at the Ye Family estate. Ten days ago, he had obtained the Pupil Technique: Amaterasu from the Dragon Abyss. After returning, Lin Xuan began cultivating it diligently. His innate talent was already top-tier. Coupled with the empowerment of the Candle Dragon Soul and the guidance of the big black dog, Lin Xuan’s cultivation speed was nothing short of unbelievable.

In just ten days, he had reached the introductory level of this Pupil Technique. Now, when Lin Xuan activated Amaterasu, a mysterious flame would appear in the depths of his eyes. This was the Soul Fire. Although he couldn’t unleash it yet, just looking at his enemies with these eyes would subject them to immense soul suppression. If an enemy made direct eye contact with him, they would suffer minor injuries to their soul. A weaker opponent might even have their soul erased on the spot.

And this was only the introductory level. As Lin Xuan continued to cultivate, this Pupil Technique would only grow stronger. Eventually, the Soul Fire would be able to fly from his eyes and directly attack his enemies. Moreover, the big black dog had told him that the Pupil Technique could one day fuse with his Anomalous Fire to form an even more terrifying attack. Lin Xuan was greatly looking forward to this.

While Lin Xuan was lost in thoughts of cultivation, the other members of the Ye Family had gone out to greet their guests. They had invited numerous families this time. To display her family’s strength, Madam Ye had spared no expense. The invited families and sects were very respectful and arrived one after another to offer their birthday congratulations.

Soon, most of the guests had arrived. Madam Ye stood up and announced with a smile, "Let’s go. We’re off to Mist Rain Pavilion."

The whole party made their way to Mist Rain Pavilion. It was an extremely famous establishment on Dragon Island. It was a restaurant, but dining there was no simple matter. Firstly, the prices were astonishingly high; the average person simply couldn’t afford it. Secondly, even if you were wealthy enough to enter, you would only be allowed into its most ordinary area, the Mist Rain Corridor.

Mist Rain Pavilion was divided into several distinct tiers. In ascending order, they were: the Mist Rain Corridor, the Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion, the Cloud Water Residence, and the Mist Rain Immortal Realm. The Mist Rain Corridor was the most basic, yet not just anyone could get in. Only the extremely wealthy were qualified. A step above that was the Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion, and higher still was the Cloud Water Residence. The highest level of all was called the Mist Rain Immortal Realm. It was said that even first-class families were not qualified to enter it.

This time, the Ye Family had reserved the Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion. This was a place only second-class families and forces of equivalent or higher standing were qualified to visit. If you were from a faction below second-class, no amount of money would grant you entry.

The Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion was said to be breathtakingly beautiful. The pavilion was situated in the middle of Mist Rain Mirror Lake, surrounded by water on all four sides. The lake’s surface was adorned with blooming lotuses, creating a splendid and majestic sight. Combined with the hazy mist that often lingered over the water, the place felt mysterious and serene, like a paradise secluded from the mortal world. It left visitors enchanted and reluctant to leave. Madam Ye had visited once many years ago, and the memory was still vivid in her mind. This time, she had decided to hold her birthday banquet there. Today, she intended to make a grand display.

The group arrived at Mist Rain Pavilion. After Madam Ye announced her name, they were quickly led inside. Once through the doors, everyone began looking around with curiosity. For many of them, it was their first time here. Even Ye Ruxue and Ye Qingwu were taking in the sights. The main hall of Mist Rain Pavilion alone was already exquisitely beautiful, leaving many of the guests momentarily stunned.

At this moment, Lin Xuan leaned in and whispered, "I’m going to meet a friend. I’ll be back soon." With that, he turned and walked away.

He has other friends here? Ye Qingwu was greatly surprised. Lin Xuan offered no explanation and departed quickly. Soon, he spotted a figure with his back turned to the world.

"Why are you here so soon? It hasn’t been a full moon, so we can’t go to the Dragon Abyss."

Lin Xuan smiled. "I didn’t come to find you for the Dragon Abyss. I’m here to attend a birthday banquet. Madam Ye of the Ye Family is hosting her banquet at Mist Rain Pavilion, and I came along. I thought I’d stop by and say hello."

"Ah, so that’s what this is about," Chen Changsheng said, turning around. "You seem to have quite a deep connection with the Ye Family."

"Ye Qingwu of the Ye Family is my Senior Sister," Lin Xuan explained.

"Oh!" Chen Changsheng’s eyes lit up with understanding. He was no stranger to the name Ye Qingwu; she was known as a peerless beauty on Dragon Island, with countless suitors. The young master of the Fang Family had once dreamt of marrying her. He hadn’t expected Lin Xuan to have such an extraordinary relationship with her. No wonder he traveled all the way to Dragon Island.

He smiled. "For your sake, I’ll give the Ye Family some face. I’ll open up the Mist Rain Immortal Realm for their banquet."

Mist Rain Pavilion had several tiers, and the Mist Rain Immortal Realm was the absolute highest. Even first-class families were not qualified to enter. The Ye Family was merely a second-class family, yet they would now be able to enter the Mist Rain Immortal Realm. This was entirely because of Lin Xuan’s standing.

Lin Xuan chuckled. "Then I thank you."

The two chatted briefly before Lin Xuan returned to the Ye Family’s group. However, upon rejoining them, he sensed that something was wrong. The atmosphere had become tense. What happened?

As Lin Xuan drew closer, he saw three people standing before Madam Ye. Two of them were a young man and woman. The young man was handsome, and the young woman was as beautiful as a flower. Both were at the Grandmaster realm of cultivation. The man was particularly impressive, a four-star Grandmaster, which was an exceedingly formidable level for someone of the younger generation.

With them was a middle-aged woman. She was decked out in jewels and exuded an air of extraordinary nobility. This woman’s name was Qin Hanxiang.

Upon seeing Madam Ye, she smiled. "Well, if it isn’t my junior sister. Long time no see." She greeted her warmly, but her eyes held no joy, only a trace of coldness.

"Why is it you?" Madam Ye snorted coldly. She and this Qin Hanxiang did not have a good relationship. As junior and senior martial sisters, they had competed both openly and secretly in their youth. Back then, they compared their cultivation. Later, they compared their husbands, their family backgrounds, and their children. In short, whenever they met, they had to one-up each other.

And so it was now. After her greeting, Qin Hanxiang smiled and said, "Qiao Yun is my daughter; you should know her well. And this is Qiao Yun’s fiancé, my future son-in-law. His name is Lin Bahuang. You must have heard of that name. He is the renowned Ba Huang War Body!"

As soon as she said this, gasps of shock erupted from the surrounding crowd.

"What?"

"Lin Bahuang!"

"It’s really him!"

"I hear his Physique is incredibly powerful!"

"They say he’s impervious to blades and spears, untouched by water or fire!"

"That’s an understatement! When the Ba Huang War Body is unleashed, it sweeps across the world, completely unrivaled!"

"What an incredible genius!"

"That’s a super-tier Physique!"

Hearing these exclamations, Madam Ye’s expression darkened. This Qin Hanxiang had to make everything a competition every time they met. It was infuriating. Still, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. Her rival truly was lucky to have found such an extraordinary son-in-law. In contrast, her own two daughters were still unmarried.

Unwilling to engage with her, Madam Ye said coldly, "I have no time to stand here and chat with you. Today is my birthday, and I am heading to the Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion to host my banquet!" As she said this, Madam Ye raised her chin high. The Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion wasn’t a place just anyone could enter; it represented status and position. So what if your son-in-law is the Ba Huang War Body? Can you even get into the Lotus Breeze Four-Sided Pavilion?

To her surprise, Qin Hanxiang simply laughed. "My, what a coincidence. We’re also dining at Mist Rain Pavilion today. And we will be in the Cloud Water Residence."

What? Impossible! Madam Ye’s expression changed. The husband Qin Hanxiang had married was not as distinguished as her own. What right did she have to enter Cloud Water Residence? My Ye Family is a second-class family, and even we don’t qualify to go there. On what basis could she?