Chapter 2887: Chapter 2887
The moment the star systems withdrew their defensive forces from the Wan Family’s planet, other planets quickly followed suit.
This time, the actions of the major families had deeply alienated the people, and soon, they faced widespread resistance across the star systems.
During this time, Ye Liuyun conducted thorough soul-searches on Wan Congshan, Tang Xiao, An Ran, and Zhou Xiang, uncovering crucial information about these powerful families’ most valuable resources.
The Wan Family controlled several vital fire sources, making their planet the primary hub for alchemists and artifact forgers in the galaxy. As a result, they were the wealthiest family—though their disciples were also the weakest in combat. To compensate, they employed numerous elite guards to protect those precious flames.
Naturally, their territories were also rich in mines, medicinal herbs, and other valuable resources.
The Tang Family, on the other hand, was renowned for their martial prowess. Not only did they possess a coveted Blood Spirit Pool—envied by all other families for its ability to enhance power of bloodline—but they also owned a training dimension filled with countless foreign creatures for disciples to battle and hone their skills.
The other two families had their own treasures as well. The Zhou Family possessed a secret realm that could strengthen spiritual power, along with a multicolored stone capable of tempering the physical body.
But it was the An Family’s resources that intrigued Ye Liuyun the most. They owned a secret realm containing a pool of golden liquid said to comprehensively enhance one’s abilities. According to An Ran’s memories, he had once encountered a similar liquid in the Hidden Dragon Pool during his time at the Hidden Dragon Academy.
Ye Liuyun had even considered returning to the academy to absorb more of it—though at his current level of power, he would likely drain the entire pool in an instant. Out of courtesy, he refrained from depriving the academy of such a precious resource.
Now that he had stumbled upon this golden liquid again, he was determined to experience its effects firsthand. Even if he couldn’t take it with him, he would absorb as much as possible.
*These major families truly possess some incredible treasures!*
Ye Liuyun mused silently before immediately summoning Qiong Qi. When it came to pilfering resources, no one was more experienced than the old trickster.
The moment Qiong Qi heard the plan, his eyes lit up with excitement. He abandoned his physical training on the spot and urged Ye Liuyun to set off immediately.
In Qiong Qi’s view, all these resources were essential. There was no need to prioritize—they would visit each family in turn. He encouraged Ye Liuyun to act without hesitation.
"Alright then!" Ye Liuyun agreed and promptly informed the Qin Family, claiming he was heading to the Wan Family’s planet to gather intelligence.
The Qin family patriarch, Qin Hesong, harbored no suspicions. When Ye Liuyun proposed to investigate the Wan family’s movements, he naturally agreed. However, Qin Mengxi was deeply skeptical of Ye Liuyun’s intentions. Yet, given her own limited strength, even if she voiced her concerns, Ye Liuyun wouldn’t take her along. Left with no choice, she could only wait at home for updates.
By now, the blockade across the star system had been lifted. The four great families, witnessing the widespread resistance across the planets, realized they had overstepped this time. Swiftly yielding to the tide of public sentiment, they ceased their deliberate targeting of outsiders—though they discreetly dispatched their own disciples to conduct covert investigations.
At the same time, they reinforced security on the uninhabited planets. A martial cultivator capable of seizing entire worlds not only threatened their foundations but also possessed the power to destabilize the entire star system. They would never abandon their pursuit of such a threat.
As Ye Liuyun and his group traveled, Qiong Qi took the opportunity to gather more information from Wan Congshan, formulating their next steps.
The Sacred Flame Planet, home to the Wan family, was naturally hotter than most worlds, with three renowned flame sites. Even from a distance, Ye Liuyun could sense the fiery energy radiating from it.
Without hesitation, he summoned Qiong Qi, intending to collect the flames together.
The moment Qiong Qi emerged, the surge of flame energy thrilled him—yet he still cautioned Ye Liuyun, "The Wan family isn’t weak. If we act recklessly, we might alert them and invite a relentless hunt."
Knowing Qiong Qi’s nature, Ye Liuyun understood he wouldn’t pass up such flames. "You already have a plan?" he asked.
Qiong Qi grinned and nodded. "No need for us to act directly. The Wan family keeps powerful beasts for alchemy—we can borrow their strength!"
"Borrow the beasts’ power?" Ye Liuyun wasn’t sure what he was scheming.
With a mischievous smirk, Qiong Qi explained, "Hand Wan Congshan over to me, and just have your doppelgänger accompany me. You lie in wait near the Wan family’s herb gardens."
Seeing Qiong Qi’s evasiveness, Ye Liuyun didn’t press further. He released Wan Congshan and his doppelgänger to Qiong Qi, then took Tian Dao and Li Daoyuan to stake out the Wan family’s herb fields, using his golden pupils and divine sense to scout the area.
Upon arrival, Ye Liuyun was taken aback—the defenses around the herb gardens were formidable. Hundreds of Unity Realm experts stood guard, and hidden within the compound was a cultivator at the second level of Unity Realm, quietly meditating.
Immediately, Ye Liuyun relayed this intel to Qiong Qi through his doppelgänger, ensuring he was aware of the risks.
Meanwhile, Qiong Qi had assumed his true form, tethered by a chain held by the doppelgänger disguised as a Wan family disciple. Wan Congshan, bearing the family’s insignia, led the way toward the beast pens.
Only now did Ye Liuyun realize what Qiong Qi intended to do.
"This guy is really going all out! He actually wants to infiltrate the feral beast and incite them to riot!"
He guessed that although Qiong Qi had recently acquired plenty of resources, fire-attribute materials were still scarce. Seeing so many fire-attribute treasures here must have made him greedy.
Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun’s avatar was also assessing the situation at the Wan family’s beast base. The security here was much weaker than at the herb garden—only about a hundred experts at the Unity Realm, with no martial cultivators at the second level of Unity standing guard.
After all, herbs were inanimate—anyone could pluck them. But the creatures kept here were feral beast, not so easily taken away, so heavy security wasn’t necessary.
Wan Congshan was inwardly nervous, fearing that his token might have expired and that the Wan family elder stationed here would see through his disguise.
Whenever Wan family disciples captured feral beast, they would receive corresponding rewards upon delivering them here. The elder in charge of managing the beasts, seeing them leading Qiong Qi forward, immediately assumed they were here to turn it in and hurried out to meet them.
"Haha, is that a Qiong Qi? Now that’s a rare sight! Where did you catch this one?" The elder’s eyes were glued to Qiong Qi, barely sparing a glance at Wan Congshan.
Relieved, Wan Congshan replied respectfully, "Elder, this Qiong Qi was seized from an outsider!"
"Hmm!" The elder nodded approvingly. "I thought so! We don’t have such beasts around here. Well done, boy—this will earn you a hefty contribution reward!"
With that, the elder motioned for them to follow him, leading Qiong Qi along.
The feral beast here weren’t left to roam freely. Instead, they were kept in separate formations according to their cultivation levels and strength. Their primary purpose was to provide blood for alchemy, so the Wan family ensured they never interacted—lest they turn on each other.
