: Yan Ruyan

But in reality, his spiritual power had only recovered to one or two tenths, so forcing himself to go would not only be useless, but would also easily become a burden.

Han Li hesitated for a moment and then said, "I won't follow. Miss Xin and I will wait here."

He paused slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"When she gets away, Brother Lu, please pass on a message for me: Han Li was the one who saved her."

Lu Jianghe smiled gently, "Of course, of course."

Lu Jianghe's figure flickered, instantly transforming into a blue-green thread, disappearing into the intricate underground caverns along the path he had come from.

Xin Ruyin watched silently as Han Li's expression shifted, and a wave of emotion welled up in her heart: "Those who have seen the ocean find it hard to be impressed by the water; those who have fallen in love find it hard to be moved by the feelings."

Thinking of this, she laughed at herself.

What right do you have to criticize others?

Do you really think you can fool yourself with those secret thoughts?

About ten miles above the battlefield, a chariot rode the wind, its grand procession carrying a heavy load of people.

A dozen or so Foundation Establishment stage Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators led the way.

Furthermore, a woman in palace attire was seen holding a feather fan, a magical artifact used to ward off wind and dust.

Through the flowing curtains, one man and two women sat inside.

If Lu Jianghe saw one of the women, he would recognize her as Yan Zhi, the second young lady of Yan Family Fortress, whom he had met once before in Tainan Valley.

The woman beside her was dressed in a flowing robe, with light makeup and a peach-colored face. Her face was covered in embroidered patterns, and she wore a pair of magical earrings that subtly emitted magical energy. Her appearance and demeanor were even more stunning.

Inside the carriage, Yan Zhi's expression towards the young man sitting next to her was respectful yet cautious, with a hint of ingratiation.

"Young Master, how come there are people from the Hidden Moon Sect in the heart of our Ghost Spirit Sect? Didn't they retreat to the Nine Kingdoms Alliance? How come there are still Core Formation cultivators wandering around here?"

Yan Zhi looked into the distance and whispered a question to the young man in the center of the carriage.

The young man slightly raised his eyelids, tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the seat, his posture exuding a relaxed yet composed air of complete control.

"Zhi'er, since your sister is already engaged to me, there's no need to be so polite and reserved. We're family, why speak like strangers?"

His gaze fell upon the bursts of spiritual light emanating from the fierce battle in the distance, and he continued, "Therefore, now is the crucial moment for the six sects to wipe out the remaining forces. Anyone who can infiltrate this heartland alone must have some ulterior motive. Whether she is an elder of the Hidden Moon Sect or someone else, since she has broken in, she must..."

The young man's voice suddenly turned cold, like an icicle piercing to the bone, "Leave her here!"

As he spoke, he suddenly turned to the woman in the colorful dress beside him and reached out to touch her wrist, which resembled a piece of fine jade.

"You agree, right, Ruyan?"

Yan Ruyan deftly dodged, her voice calm as she asked, "Although both of you are Core Formation cultivators, can you possibly leave behind a mid-stage Elder of the Hidden Moon Sect?"

Seeing her dodge, the young man's expression darkened, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.

If the other party didn't possess a Heavenly Spiritual Root, with his status as the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, one of the top forces among the six sects of the Demonic Path, what kind of stunning beauty couldn't he find?

They can't even distinguish between what's important and what's not; they really don't know what's primary and what's

Yan Zhi, her eyes sparkling, reached out and placed her hand on his, saying with a smile, "Wouldn't it be faster to capture that person if so many of us rushed at him? It would also save you two guardians from wasting your energy."

Feeling the softness in her palm, Wang Chan's expression softened slightly, and she began to lecture:

"Sister Zhi'er, you may not yet understand the vast difference between the Core Formation stage and the Foundation Establishment stage. If we rush up there rashly, without the two Dharma Protectors to hold us back, we'll just be throwing our lives away. Although Foundation Establishment cultivators have embarked on the path of cultivation, they are still worlds apart from Core Formation cultivators. Ruyan possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root and has already reached the late Foundation Establishment stage. I expect she will be able to attempt to break through to Core Formation soon. Sister, you must work even harder, lest you fall too far behind."

Yan Zhi secretly rolled her eyes.

How could she, the second young lady of the Yan family, not know such common knowledge in the cultivation world?

That was just a deliberate attempt to smooth things over and ease the tension.

To make things less embarrassing for you, Young Master Wang.

Her older sister, Yan Ruyan, was forced to enter into a marriage agreement with Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, for the sake of the family's survival.

Even so, her inherently aloof nature is something that cannot be changed in a short period of time.

At this moment, Yan Ruyan's thoughts were complicated.

She naturally recognized that the one being chased by the two Core Formation Protectors of the Ghost Spirit Sect, whose figure was flashing rapidly, was none other than Elder Nangong of the Hidden Moon Sect.

When he was found to have a Heavenly Spiritual Root, he immediately chose to join the Hidden Moon Sect.

Nangong Wanzi was exceptionally beautiful, and he had once given her some guidance and care.

This is why Yan Ruyan had remained silent earlier.

She pressed her lips together, remaining silent, her mind racing.

Nangong Wan is currently in a critical situation. Is she able to escape?

If not, what else can she do?

Yan Zhi nodded repeatedly, her tone sweet and innocent, "Young Master, this time you captured that Elder of the Hidden Moon Sect and extracted some secrets from him. Perhaps even the Ancestor will look at you with new respect. At that time, your position will be even more secure."

Upon hearing this, Wang Chan burst into laughter: "Hahaha, Zhi'er really knows how to talk!"

Yan Ruyan finally spoke up, her voice clear and beautiful, "The Hidden Moon Sect has a deep foundation. We do not have any top-notch combat power to support us. If the other side fights desperately, we don't know how many lives will be lost to defeat them. To be on the safe side, it would be better to have the two guardians follow from a distance. If there are any unexpected changes, the first priority is to ensure that your own lives are safe."

On the surface, it was an analysis of the pros and cons, but the real meaning was a hint of disapproval of Wang Chan's rash decision to capture Nangong Wan.

Wang Chan had to admit that Yan Ruyan's appearance was truly exceptional.

I've never seen a woman like this before.

Such breathtaking beauty, so close yet so far, made his mouth dry and a surge of heat rise in his heart.

Pity.

Yan Ruyan is not one of those who can be freely used as a vessel for cultivation.

She is the next generation core member whom the Yan family has painstakingly nurtured.

Even though Yan Family Fortress is now affiliated with Ghost Spirit Sect, because of her rare Heavenly Spirit Root, even her father, the Ghost Spirit Sect Master, values ​​her highly and places great hopes on her.

To be honest, if it weren't for Wang Chan's excellent handling of the Yan Family Fort matter...

Wang Tiansheng would never allow him to act so ostentatiously and parade around in public.

They even allocated such a large number of people to him, and even sent two Core Formation stage attendants!

Wang Chan didn't grasp the implication of those words. Instead, she praised, "Ruyan is truly intelligent. However, the longer we drag this out, the more anxious she will become. We just need to keep her at a distance and wear down her spiritual energy, preventing her from escaping. If she really wants to fight desperately, we have Elder Gui and Elder Tong as protectors, plus a dozen of us Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the Blood Spirit Array to assist us. What is there to worry about?"