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Chapter 16: Attitudes from All Sides
When he learned that he had been assigned as a bodyguard, he nearly exploded with rage. It wasn't just a simple matter of turning against someone; however, circumstances were stronger than him, forcing him to swallow his pride and even sign an unequal treaty.
Truly, it was like a tiger falling into Pingyang, bullied by dogs.
Fortunately, the Xi Men Family was incredibly powerful, giving him the opportunity to hunt down Lian Yun, which allowed him to stay.
Yet, being at the beck and call of a young girl was something he could not tolerate.
Ximen Qianlie was merely eighteen or nineteen years old, with a charming face and an alluring figure. She suddenly bit her pink lip lightly, her eyes dreamy as she curiously asked, "Who is this Bai Yun? I’ve never heard of them before."
In an instant, Ximen Qianlie's expression turned extremely grim, her eyes flashing with malice mixed with disbelief.
Initially, Ximen Qianlie didn't pay much attention to the Ranking List.
However, upon hearing the girl's words, she realized that this Bai Yun was likely a newcomer; otherwise, given her particular tastes, she would have known about the talented men in the Twelve Cities.
Thus, Ximen Qianlie immediately thought that this Bai Yun might very well be Lian Yun.
Having been in Yin Yang City for over two months now, he had gained some understanding of the place. He knew that even Lian Yun might not hold much significance here.
But if this Bai Yun was indeed Lian Yun, it meant that in just over two months, he had made extraordinary progress. This level of advancement left him feeling unprecedentedly horrified.
Because holding the title of second place could very well mean possessing the ability to kill him.
What terrified him even more was not just that Lian Yun could enter the secret realm but also the person who brought Lian Yun into it.
Cheng Kuang, the Insect Emperor—rumored to be even stronger than the family head—was known for being a lone wolf. The fact that he would bring someone along indicated that their relationship was not ordinary.
This meant that he had no chance of killing Lian Yun at all.
However, he quickly regained his composure and said with a flattering smile, "If even Sister Lian doesn't recognize him, perhaps this old man might know his identity."
"Well then, who is it?"
"I can't confirm without knowing his real name; I need to see him once to draw a conclusion."
"Mm!" The woman suddenly appeared somewhat indifferent, as if she didn't fully trust Ximen Qianlie.
A glimmer of malice flashed in Ximen Qianlie's eyes, but he maintained a pleasant demeanor as he said, "If my guess is correct, this so-called Bai Yun is someone well-known in the outside world."
The girl couldn't help but let out a soft moan, her body feeling weak and slightly swaying.
"Who do you think he is?" the woman asked, her tone carrying a hint of command.
Ximen Qianlie nearly lost his temper but gritted his teeth and replied, "Lian Yun, known as the Cloud Emperor."
The woman immediately crouched down, not out of fear, but rather from emotion.
After reveling in her thoughts for a moment, she suddenly stood up, her face cold as ice. "Do you have a grudge against him?"
"A bit of misunderstanding! But it's not a big issue," Ximen Qianlie said, lowering his head while his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
"Hmph, if you ruin my plans, don't think my grandfather will let you off." The woman's tone was as if this dog servant had offended the man she cherished most. She turned around, her eyes dreamy as she gazed at the two characters 'Bai Yun' that were second in line.
In Handan City, there were also those who knew Bai Yun's identity—not through speculation but with certainty.
They were a group of spirited individuals dressed in simple clothes. One sturdy middle-aged man whispered, "The Alliance Leader has instructed us to assist the Cloud Emperor in leaving quickly; it seems he may not need our help after all. Moreover, given past events, he may not appreciate the Alliance Leader's goodwill."
"Let's see if we can make contact once; if he doesn't appreciate it, we can enjoy our leisure," said a somewhat disheveled-looking man.
However, another person with a very serious expression said, "Regardless of whether he appreciates it or not, we only need to do our part."
Although it may not seem significant, many forces within the Four Great Cities of Huaxia have taken note of the name Bai Yun.
The same goes for the Eight Great Cities, but among them, those who exuded a murderous intent made up the vast majority.
Most people's reasoning was that Huaxia was already strong enough; if another Peerless Expert emerged, their interests would be further jeopardized.
However, in Moscow City, the three individuals at the edge of the square—Joseph and his companions—were visibly shocked and worried.
They had arrived a month earlier than Lian Yun and knew much more than Lian Yun did. They understood that being too famous wasn't necessarily a good thing.
"It seems that the Soul Material should still be delivered to Mr. White; hopefully, it can lend him a helping hand."
The other two nodded in silence, but including Joseph, all three wore expressions marked by a sense of weariness.
Yin Yang City was comparable in size to Huaxia Land and was divided into aboveground and underground areas. Naturally, its population far exceeded that of the Twelve Cities.
Beyond the Twelve Cities, numerous forces had constructed various Fortresses.
Some Fortresses were even comparable in size to the Twelve Cities. The forces associated with them were no less formidable than those in Famous City; in fact, they might even surpass them.
Within their Fortresses, Year Beasts also appeared, but compared to those in Famous City, they were much more ferocious and possessed a certain level of attack power.
There were also Year Beast BSSs that could be besieged by hundreds of people at once. However, the drop rate for treasure boxes containing Year Beast BSSs within Fortresses was higher than that in secret realms, while their defenses were significantly stronger as well. Moreover, rankings were not taken into account.
Nevertheless, the Teleportation Array within the Fortress also had a Ranking List. Thus, the name Bai Yun naturally caught their attention.
However, their speculation differed slightly from that of the people in Famous City; they believed that an unfamiliar name might belong to a secretly cultivated disciple of certain forces.
However, whether it is the Twelve Cities or the Fortress outside the city, even though both humans and spirits coexist, these places actually belong to humanity.
Yin Yang City and the underground, along with the Great City and the Fortress, are territories of the Demon Clan. However, in human society's propaganda, there are no specific introductions to those places; only the spirit world has such information.
There are people in the underground world as well, but they are mostly slaves. Truly free individuals are rare, and those who are free are almost all Peerless Experts.
They also have Year Beasts, but their Year Beasts exist in a ghostly state. There is a ranking list, but Lian Yun's name is not among them.
Nevertheless, many factions in the underground know the name Bai Yun. Moreover, the killing intent they emit is far more intense than that of the Eight Great Cities abroad.
It seems that while the Eight Great Cities' disdain for Lian Yun stems from interests and internal conflicts among humans, the killing intent from the underground Demon Clan arises from a racial struggle between the Demon Clan and humanity.
Thus, their killing intent targets not only Bai Yun but nearly all humans on the Silver Leaderboard.
However, among the many factions of humanity, almost no one knows about the ranking list of the underground world. They also do not realize that the Eternal Emperor is considered part of the Demon Clan and thus pays special attention to them.
As for Lian Yun's reaction to the outside world, he remains unaware. During his rest time, he focuses entirely on recovery, adjustment, and comprehension.
(End of Chapter)
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