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Chapter 48: Departure in Three Breaths - Change of Heart
The prodigy of the Ren Clan, originally engaged in a chat with Wang Yan, awaited the opening of the secret realm. These Northern Region individuals held no interest for him. However, the sudden appearance of Leng Yanran brought a glint to his eyes.
He paid no mind to Leng Yanran casually snuffing out the life of a Profound Sky Realm first-stage cultivator. Even the Profound Sky Realm seventh-stage Leng Yanran didn't seem particularly formidable in his eyes. In this barren Northern Region, even if true geniuses emerged, their battle prowess would inevitably be low due to the gap in cultivation techniques.
Even at the same realm, he was confident in suppressing ten cultivators of the same level from the Northern Region.
"Hm?"
Leng Yanran heard the voice and finally noticed that the nearest mountain peak to the secret realm had already been occupied. Judging by the cultivator's strength, he was already at the Profound Sky Realm ninth stage at such a young age. She had never heard of such a genius in the Northern Region.
Had she known that the peak was occupied, she might have chosen a different spot to settle. However, the words spoken by the youth just now left her displeased, especially since she had just experienced harassment. While feeling nauseated, she was once again provoked.
With an indifferent expression, Leng Yanran headed towards the mountain peak.
"Heh, quite understanding. This works out. This young master never liked using force anyway. By the way, Brother Wang Yan, I might need to use your residence for something later. Would that be convenient?"
Seeing the woman approaching, Ren Qirui smiled knowingly and asked Wang Yan, who was beside him.
"A trivial matter. Brother Ren, feel free."
Wang Yan's expression remained calm as he replied nonchalantly. However, when he looked at Leng Yanran, an inexplicable flame flickered within him. If not for maintaining his image in front of Saintess, he would have considered taking this woman into his embrace. Why should Ren Qirui, this youngster, benefit from her charms?
It must be said that this suddenly appeared woman from the Northern Region was no less stunning than Saintess in terms of appearance. However, their auras were completely different.
While both exuded an icy aloofness, Li Shenrou's aura was divine and untouchable. The Northern Region woman, on the other hand, emitted a hint of malevolence, bearing a dangerous presence. Her figure was even more alluring than Li Shenrou's, making her an unparalleled beauty of the mortal realm!
But as Leng Yanran approached, both parties were momentarily stunned. Why did this woman have horns on her head? She didn't appear to be of the human race.
"There are members of the Demon race in the Northern Region? Heh heh, this works out. I can keep her by my side."
Ren Qirui was initially taken aback, but then his smile grew even wider.
"Demon race..."
Even Li Shenrou, who had been sitting atop a large stone and hadn't spoken since arriving, opened her eyes after sensing Leng Yanran's aura.
"A Saint-grade aptitude, and her demonic bloodline isn't low-grade either!"
With just a glance, Li Shenrou felt surprised. Her divine technique allowed her to discern a person's aptitude and innate constitution. When she had used it on Leng Yanran just now, she discovered that they both possessed Saint-grade aptitudes. Moreover, the demonic bloodline flowing within her was not ordinary.
This was quite peculiar. How could there be members of the Demon race in the Northern Region? Since the Demon War, they had largely retreated to the Western Region and seldom appeared in other realms.
Perplexed, Li Shenrou decided to stop cultivating and watched Leng Yanran with interest. She wanted to see if the woman had any special techniques or if she would really become a plaything under Ren Qirui's dominion.
With resolve, Li Shenrou decided that if the opportunity arose, she would intervene and rescue her. Bringing her back to the Holy Mountain could potentially develop her into a formidable force. Saints of such pure aptitude were exceedingly rare, even in the Eastern Region.
"An Annihilation Realm avian beast?"
As Leng Yanran approached the mountaintop, her gaze caught sight of a feathered creature emitting the aura of the Annihilation Realm. Her brows furrowed slightly; this might prove troublesome. She had intended to rely on her own strength for the trials within the secret realm and avoid leaning on her Master's power as much as possible.
Unexpectedly, there existed a creature of the Annihilation Realm, creating an insurmountable gap between them. Leng Yanran had no chance of winning. If a fight broke out, she might have to resort to using her Master's Heavenly Demon Finger technique to obliterate it.
"Hey, Brother Wang Yan, look at the expression in this woman's eyes as she gazes at your avian beast. She's probably never seen an Annihilation Realm creature in the Northern Region before, hence the shock!"
Ren Qirui chuckled at the scene and gestured towards Leng Yanran, indicating that she was rather inexperienced. She was frightened by an Annihilation Realm creature.
Unbeknownst to him, Leng Yanran was not concerned about the Annihilation Realm creature as a threat.
"You have three breaths' time to vacate this mountain peak."
Leng Yanran regained her composure and coldly surveyed the few individuals on the mountaintop. A woman and two men, all at the Profound Sky Realm ninth stage, emanated powerful auras. Each of them was likely capable of contending with a Nirvana Realm expert.
Yet, in Leng Yanran's eyes, they were unremarkable. Following two months of intense training under her Master, she had already achieved mastery in her Heavenly Demon Finger technique.
Facing the Profound Sky Realm cultivators, she was confident in her ability to defeat them with ease. However, her attention was drawn to an elderly man who appeared to be a carriage driver, whose strength was difficult to ascertain. Based on her estimation, he was likely at the eighth or ninth stage of the Annihilation Realm.
None of this mattered, as when she descended from the mountain, her Master had advised her not to bow even if she encountered an immortal. Why should she yield to these individuals?
"Did I hear correctly? Do you, miss, know what you just said? Brother Wang Yan, look! Your Annihilation Realm avian beast frightened my newly acquired servant girl out of her wits."
Ren Qirui was initially stunned, then broke into exaggerated laughter and patted Wang Yan's shoulder. He couldn't fathom how a Northern Region demoness had dared to speak up and ask them to leave. Moreover, in her words, he already treated Leng Yanran as his slave, like a possession.
"I've changed my mind. Others may leave, but this repugnant individual must stay."
Upon hearing this, Leng Yanran furrowed her brows. She couldn't comprehend why there were so many scoundrels in the world. Evidently, her words were not taken seriously by either Ren Qirui or Wang Yan. They calmly waited to see what she would do after the three breaths.
Even the various powers in the Northern Region were watching intently, curious to see how things would unfold. The Eastern Region prodigy had previously demanded that they leave within ten breaths, and now the "Demoness" was giving them three breaths.
Yet, no one knew if this "Demoness" could handle the situation.