Chapter 1226: The Mysterious Woman

Chapter 1226: Chapter 1224: The Mysterious Woman

As they spoke, Xu Changqiu was already leading the way ahead, bringing Wu Yanxu into the secret chamber.

Once Wu Yanxu sees Zuo Linglong, he will definitely change his view. You will believe how astute your vision is!

How could he possibly choose the wrong person?

On the other hand, Wang Zhan had already received the Token from Xu Changqiu, proving he had absolute authority in Elixir Valley and didn’t need to regard its people highly!

Respect others, and they will respect you; insult others, and they will insult you constantly.

This applies universally.

If the people of Elixir Valley are polite to him, Wang Zhan naturally wouldn’t confront them, nor look for trouble. But if they truly don’t know what’s good for them, then they can’t blame him.

Fire Qilin and Sword Spirit couldn’t be bothered with these trivial matters, and with their extreme confidence in Wang Zhan’s cultivation, it was exceedingly hard for anyone from Elixir Valley to threaten him, so they didn’t need to worry.

Soon, they parted ways with Wang Zhan, and each found a room to start their seclusion, but they always left a trace of their minds behind. If they sensed Wang Zhan in any danger outside, they would undoubtedly appear by his side immediately, ready to solve his problems!

Since it was early, and Wang Zhan had nothing to do, he roamed around nearby. No matter where he went, all disciples of Elixir Valley would strangely look at him, obviously contemplating Wang Zhan’s identity.

One should know, in their view, Xu Changqiu is the kind of extremely rigid person, yet he treated Wang Zhan politely. Most importantly, not long ago, Wang Zhan almost fought with them, which is what made everyone feel hateful!

But they dared not easily provoke Wang Zhan, lest they bring trouble upon themselves.

Wang Zhan wandered around Elixir Valley for quite a while but couldn’t find anyone to speak with. Xu Changqiu wanted him to manage Elixir Valley well, but hadn’t clearly explained everything in Elixir Valley to him, which was the most vexing part.

Should he explore everything on his own?

And just as Wang Zhan circled to the back mountain, he saw a woman playing by the creek. He promptly walked to her side, but before Wang Zhan could speak, the woman suddenly turned around, looking at Wang Zhan with full caution, her expression turning much uglier.

She stared at Wang Zhan for quite a while before furrowing her brows and slowly said, “Who are you? Why are you here? I have no impression of you, you must not be from Elixir Valley, right?”

“So please leave here immediately. Elixir Valley has rules, this area is a place outsiders absolutely cannot intrude!”

But Wang Zhan ignored her words, instead walking to the creek and reaching to touch the water, yet felt no anomalies, similar to the outside water, still cold and refreshing.

Wang Zhan shifted his gaze to the woman beside him and inquired puzzledly, “Is there something different here? Elder Xu didn’t mention these things to me, but perhaps you can introduce it a bit.”

“Anyway, I will temporarily stay in Elixir Valley for some time, so naturally I need to get familiar with everything here, lest it becomes troublesome when working.”

After hearing this, the woman’s face turned much uglier. After appraising Wang Zhan, she queried puzzledly, “Are you saying Elder Xu gave you special privileges? Then let you stay in Elixir Valley?”

Wang Zhan nodded, indeed, if Elder Xu hadn’t entrusted him with something, he wouldn’t be wasting time in Elixir Valley!

But thinking of helping Zuo Linglong improve his elixir refining methods, what does a little grievance matter?

However, what Wang Zhan didn’t expect was that the woman suddenly raised her longsword in hand, swiftly charged Wang Zhan, and pointed the sword directly at his brow, evidently aiming for his luck!

Wang Zhan initially thought the woman was joking, so he dismissed the thought. But what he didn’t anticipate was that she was clearly intent on killing him!

Wang Zhan dared not be neglectful and hurriedly drew Absolute Heaven’s Sword, blocking in front of him. With a sound of metal clashing, the woman’s sword shattered into fragments, vastly inferior to Absolute Heaven’s Sword, though not mere scrap iron, it posed no threat to Wang Zhan!

One should know, Absolute Heaven’s Sword is a divine weapon on the Star War Battlefield, many sought it, leading many to enter the ruins, ultimately only losing their lives!

Flowing Light Venerable, before dying, had considered everything, and even laid traps in his former cave mansion, preventing others from leaving once entered!

It was their own fault, not Flowing Light Venerable’s ruthlessness, but their own greed. If not for desiring Absolute Heaven’s Sword, how could they have met this end?

The woman finally came to her senses, shock evident as she gazed at the Absolute Heaven’s Sword in Wang Zhan’s hand, then spoke, “What kind of sword is that? If it can shatter my sword directly, it surely isn’t some ordinary unnamed weapon?”

Wang Zhan nodded with a smile, “This sword is called Absolute Heaven’s Sword, seems you are a sword expert, surely you’ve heard of it? But I am curious why you suddenly attacked me, even intending to kill me? If I remember correctly, it’s our first meeting, no past enmity nor recent hatred. Why go to such lengths?”

The woman’s strength was greatly inferior to Wang Zhan’s, with no comparability. Even if she fought him desperately, it posed no threat to Wang Zhan, highlighting their disparity!

But she gritted her teeth, looking at Wang Zhan coldly, then said, “Stop pretending to be honorable in front of me!”

“Outsiders are banned in Elixir Valley, that rule is set. I don’t care what methods you used, but leave Elixir Valley immediately, or I’ll summon the elders and have you hunted down!”

Wang Zhan shook his head with a smile, truly amusing.

Wasn’t it because of Xu Changqiu that he came here?

Yet the woman wants to seek justice from Xu Changqiu—it’s a joke like no other!

So Wang Zhan said again, “I think you’re mistaken, it was indeed Elder Xu who brought me here and entrusted me with important tasks. I’m to manage Elixir Valley’s matters and even rectify its atmosphere!”

This…

The woman paused for a few seconds, then smirked coldly, speaking disdainfully, “You won’t shed tears until you see the coffin, everyone knows Elder Xu’s status and methods in Elixir Valley!”

“He values everything about Elixir Valley highly, how could he entrust its matters to an outsider like you? Even if you lie, shouldn’t you use your brain?”

“Just because you’re not from Elixir Valley doesn’t mean others don’t understand it!”

“I’ll give you one last chance, tell me clearly, what are you? What’s your purpose in Elixir Valley? Don’t test my limits, or I’ll ensure you’re annihilated!”

This woman’s attitude was tough, and Wang Zhan had explained everything to him as much as possible, but she seemed to disbelieve his words, always suspecting him of being unrighteous!

After hesitating momentarily, Wang Zhan quickly reached into his bosom and pulled out the Token given by Xu Changqiu.

If not for her being a woman, he wouldn’t need to waste words.

He could completely fight back and kill in one strike!

But Wang Zhan wouldn’t hit a woman, so he could only do his best to explain everything, hoping she’d react!

Seeing the Token in Wang Zhan’s hand, she covered her mouth, pointing incredulously at Wang Zhan, “You bastard, you killed Elder Xu and stole his Token! Fine, if that’s the case, don’t blame me for being rude! You can’t stay!”

With that, she reached into her bosom, pulling out a square cylinder, pressing its other end, releasing fireworks into the sky, its piercing sound echoing through Elixir Valley!

Wang Zhan’s face turned sour, how hateful indeed, he had laid everything out, yet she feigned blindness!