Chapter 1254: Chapter 1255: Humble and Submissive
Beside him, Xiao Tianyu watched Hong Yiyi with an odd look; this little girl indeed had a quirky, spirited nature.
"Brother Xiao, don’t mind my little sister, come on, let’s go upstairs for a drink!" Hong Yuan changed the topic, and Xiao Tianyu nodded, "Alright!"
With that said, the two headed upstairs; their rooms were adjacent, one was Room No. 1 and the other was Room No. 2.
Seeing them go upstairs, Hong Yiyi pouted and gazed at their backs with a hint of resentment. Making friends, and already forgetting about me, your sister?
After crossing the corridor and entering the room, Xiao Tianyu found an unexpected depth to it. The Spiritual Qi was more than twice as rich as in the hall, and the window provided a panoramic view of the beautiful Ice Sea City, as well as the steady flow of people into the White Jade Tower.
These people entering had an extraordinary aura about them, indicating they were invited by the Fang Family. With the Wind and Cloud Banquet approaching, no one wanted to miss it. The Fang Family funded it, and just participating could get you noticed if you made it into the top ten.
"The vast Firmament World, this must be one of the most desolate places." Xiao Tianyu’s gaze extended to the endless horizon, filled with longing as he stood on the ground of the Firmament World, ready to take the first step of his journey.
"Brother Xiao, what are you thinking about?" At that moment, Hong Yuan entered the room with a jug of fine wine, and Xiao Tianyu snapped back, smiling, "I was wondering how big the Firmament World really is!"
"Brother Xiao, don’t be naive. The Firmament World is boundless, much larger than you can imagine. This is just a speck of it!" Hong Yuan smiled, pouring the wine, "Brother Xiao, come have a drink!"
"Alright!" Xiao Tianyu moved to the living room and sat at the table as Hong Yuan poured him some wine.
After three rounds, Xiao Tianyu asked Hong Yuan, "Is the map really that hard to get?"
"I’ve inquired; it’s very hard. Only the four major families have it. Unless you join the Fang Family, and even then, who knows if they’ll give you a map. You’ve seen it; many ranked prodigies have already sought them out. The Fang Family probably wouldn’t notice us."
"How would we know without trying!" Xiao Tianyu said.
"That’s exactly what I intend to do!" Hong Yuan nodded, "I’ll give it a shot later. Maybe the Fang Family will accept us!"
"Alright!" Xiao Tianyu nodded, then suddenly remembered, "Oh, earlier you mentioned the four major families in Ice Sea City; what about the other three families?"
Upon hearing this, Hong Yuan put down his wine glass, looking at Xiao Tianyu and said calmly, "Yan Family, Li Family, Zhuang Family, these three families. But in terms of background, the Fang Family has the deepest roots and offers the best treatment. Of course, the other three can’t be ignored either. Each has its strengths. Each of these families has disciples who were top-ranking prodigies from the previous rank!"
"Especially the Zhuang Family, with Zhuang Feiyan, who was one of the top three prodigies last time and is one of the three goddesses of Ice Sea City, adored by thousands. It’s said the Zhuang Family has invested all their resources in Zhuang Feiyan!"
Hong Yuan continued, "As for the Yan and Li families, they naturally also have exceptionally gifted talents. Yan Family’s Yan Hai was fourth at the Wind and Cloud Banquet, and Li Family’s Li Qingyun was fifth. So, on the surface, these three families don’t have as deep roots as the Fang Family, but their prospects are no less!"
Xiao Tianyu put down his wine glass, a contemplative look in his eyes. The four major families each have their strengths. The Fang Family has the deepest roots but seemingly lacks outstanding prodigies. On the other hand, the other three have members who made it onto the rankings, which might give them a better chance to break into the top ten of the Wind and Cloud Banquet and even secure a top-three spot.
The top three seats grant a one-month cultivation session inside the Cold Ice Tower, which for the Yan, Li, and Zhuang families means the greatest benefits if their disciples break into the top three.
"Let’s go for a walk and let you see the true depth of the Fang Family!" After finishing the wine, Hong Yuan spoke to Xiao Tianyu, who nodded. As they stepped out, they bumped into Hong Yiyi, who was just about to enter.
"Where are you going?" Hong Yiyi’s beautiful eyes sparkled, and Hong Yuan responded, "Showing Brother Xiao around!"
"I’m going too!"
"Alright!"
All three agreed and left. Walking a hundred meters along the corridor, they saw a wide battle arena below, already surrounded by many people, with Lu Niu and Su Mei’er on the battlefield.
"Is this the selection arena for the Fang Family’s prodigies?" Xiao Tianyu asked with some curiosity, noticing the immense auras around the arena, all at the Divine Level Ninth Layer, clearly competing.
"Indeed!" Hong Yuan nodded, "The Fang Family is well-funded, naturally attracting the most people. Most of them are renowned prodigies in Ice Sea City!"
Just as Hong Yuan had said, more people steadily ascended the arena. Su Mei’er and Lu Niu sat there unchallenged, while other areas soon erupted into fierce battles.
Currently, it’s the time for the Fang Family to select talents, so these participants naturally showcased their strongest abilities, holding nothing back.
Xiao Tianyu saw an old man in black; despite being at the Divine Level Ninth Layer, his age meant that entering the Divine Level late indicated limited talent, but he had a unique insight into Martial Arts.
To this, Xiao Tianyu wasn’t surprised. Age brings experience, which is normal, especially for an elder who’s lived for thousands of years.
As Xiao Tianyu thought, the elder was indeed formidable, and anyone who fought him was mostly defeated.
Hong Yuan watched with a hint of desolation. If he had this elder’s strength, there might be a slim chance for him to cure Hong Yiyi’s poison, but he felt the gap was too large.
Nevertheless, Hong Yuan would not give up this opportunity.
"Impressive, it seems like most of Ice Sea City’s young prodigies have gathered here!" At this moment, a voice full of praise came from not far away. Xiao Tianyu turned to look and saw a man and a woman step out of the crowd.
The man had a handsome appearance and a strong presence, while the woman looked noble and poised.
A few middle-aged bodyguards with strong auras followed them, clearly individuals with high cultivation.
It wasn’t hard to tell that this young man and woman who appeared were people of significant standing.
"It’s Fang Yue and Fang Hai, the most outstanding siblings of the Fang Family, highly regarded by the family. This year’s Wind and Cloud Banquet selection is being managed by them!" Hong Yuan said to Xiao Tianyu, "I’ll go say hello!"
With that, Hong Yuan turned and left, quickly reaching the siblings and bowing slightly. However, they seemed not to notice or were too uninterested to respond, and Hong Yuan, unwilling to miss this chance for his sister, tagged along behind them.
Hmm?
Xiao Tianyu frowned slightly, realizing something was amiss. Hong Yuan’s lowly demeanor was understandable; after all, his sister was afflicted with the Innate Poison, and the City Lord was the only one who could save her, so seeking a spot in the Wind and Cloud Banquet was reasonable.
But the Fang siblings, with their excessive pride, barely cast him a glance, which seemed contemptuous.
Seeing this, Hong Yiyi lowered her head.
Realizing Hong Yiyi’s mood, Xiao Tianyu spoke, "Yiyi, let’s go back to the room and wait."
"Alright!" Hong Yiyi nodded slightly, not forgetting to glance at Hong Yuan as she left, feeling a surge of unspoken sorrow. Her brother begged for her, knowing the top three spots were out of reach, yet still tried; but would the Fang Family give him that chance?
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