Chapter 493: Tang Xiao - Xuanyuan Wenxuan

At the Lingdan Pavilion table, all the sect members were whispering about Tang Xiao. They had never heard of the Tang Clan or his origins, but he had a close relationship with Xuanyuan Yueyao.

They regretted Xuanyuan Wenxuan’s decision to join Tang Xiao’s group, but they knew he couldn’t refuse Xuanyuan Yueyao’s request. She was Emperor Xuanyuan’s beloved niece, and her uncle was the leader of the Xuanyuan Clan.

"Old Zhang, what do you think of that young man?" An old man asked Xuanyuan Wenxuan’s master.

"He’s amazing, Sect Master." Old Zhang replied while looking at Tang Xiao. "Where can you find a young cultivator in his early twenties with cultivation at the Middle King Level?"

The Sect Master of the Lingdan Pavilion shook his head. "Since this realm existed, only Emperor Xuanyuan managed to reach that level at such a young age. Xuanyuan Yueyao is no less talented than him, but her cultivation is slower than him."

"Yes." Old Zhang nodded. "It’s no wonder that Xuanyuan Yueyao is willing to take the initiative to approach Tang Xiao, and I’m sure that Emperor Xuanyuan has already approved of her decision. Honestly, I’m curious about his cultivation aptitude, and I’ve asked Old Huangfu about it, but he’s unwilling to tell me."

"Hahaha!" The Sect Master laughed. "Judging from Tang Xiao’s cultivation speed, I guess his cultivation aptitude is black."

"Is that so?" Old Zhang disagreed, and he suspected Tang Xiao’s cultivation aptitude was golden. If his cultivation aptitude was black, he believed Huangfu Lingxuan would never hide it. "This year’s expedition on the Misty Ridge will be different from previous years, Sect Master."

The Sect Master nodded. "I hope our disciples, especially Xuanyuan Wenxuan, will get the best results. If they can find a lot of precious herbs, our Lingdan Pavilion will create many new pills, and people will respect us even more."

"I hope so." Old Zhang paused. "Honestly, I was curious about Xuanyuan Yueyao’s reason for asking Wenxuan to join Tang Xiao’s group, but he told me that they haven’t talked about the details yet."

"What about the other members of their group?"

"Wenxuan told me that Duanmu Jingjing will be joining their group."

"Oh?" The Sect Master raised an eyebrow. "A few weeks ago, I heard from someone from the Nine Profound Sect that Duanmu Jingjing decided not to go to the Misty Ride, but apparently she changed her mind and joined Tang Xiao’s group."

Old Zhang nodded. "Apart from Duanmu Jingjing, a new elder from that sect will also join his group."

"A new elder?"

"Her name is Tantai Lingyan, and she is Tang Xiao’s master in martial arts."

"Who else are the members of his group?"

"A female disciple is called Huo Yan, but I don’t have any information about her."

"Hmm? Do they intend to go there in a small group?"

"No." Old Zhang shook his head. "Tang Xiao has already selected several other people to join his group, but Wenxuan doesn’t know their identities yet."

"Secretive, huh?" The Sect Master muttered to himself. "Old Zhang, I think you should order your other disciples to follow them."

"Why?"

"Her." The Sect Master pointed at Xuanyuan Yueyao. "Since she’s in Tang Xiao’s group, I believe Emperor Xuanyuan will send some people to protect them, and your disciples will be safe with them."

"Hey, the other elders will be jealous if you prioritize my disciples."

"I don’t put your disciples first, Old Zhang." The Sect Master patted his shoulder. "Xuanyuan Wenxuan is your best disciple, and he is a member of the Xuanyuan Clan. Your other disciples are his brothers and sisters, so he might be able to persuade Xuanyuan Yueyao and Tang Xiao to accept them. If the other disciples want to join them, they will reject them outright."

"I will discuss this matter with Wenxuan later."

"Alright."

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Unlike the people from the Lingdan Pavilion, the people from the Myriad Sword Sect had no intention of joining Tang Xiao’s group. However, they wanted to invite him to join their sect, especially after they sensed the sword qi within his body.

Their sect master arranged a plan to meet Tang Xiao to talk to him in person. Apart from his cultivation level and the sword qi in his body, the sect master wanted to recruit him because of his relationship with Xuanyuan Yueyao.

The sect master thought he could secure a relationship with Emperor Xuanyuan if Tang Xiao joined their sect, and the emperor would probably support their sect in the future. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

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Unlike the two sects, the Heavenly Star Palace functioned more as an academy, and the Taixu Clan was their real leader.

Since Taixu Wudie had ordered them not to approach Tang Xiao, the sect master and elders had no thoughts of approaching him, even though they were also curious about him.

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At the Situ Clan table, Situ Qingze’s eyes were bloodshot; he was envious of seeing Tang Xiao surrounded by beautiful women, especially Xuanyuan Yueyao.

Moreover, Tang Xiao had several other beautiful wives, including Tang Yin and Mu Qingge. Their presence around him made Situ Qingze even more jealous, and he considered doing something to him.

Meanwhile, Situ Zengyan and Pan Yuezhi sat with disappointed faces, and they continued to grumble in their hearts. A few days ago, they went to the Tian Clan, but Tian Huang refused to marry Situ Lingxi because he already had a fiancée.

Situ Chengyan, Dugu Xinyue, and Murong Xianyin noticed their expressions. They said nothing but sighed in their hearts, especially since Situ Zengyan and Pan Yuezhi still hadn’t given up on their plan to marry Situ Lingxi to another man.

Murong Xianyin noticed Situ Qingze’s action of glancing at Tang Yin and Mu Qingge; she said nothing but smiled faintly.

Murong Xianyin remembered Tang Xiao’s actions against Shangguan Qingyue after she targeted his wives; she was sure he would make a move if Situ Qingze dared to do something to his wives.

"Qingze." Situ Qingze looked up at Situ Chengyan. "You should prepare yourself from now on, and you will lead our clan members to the Misty Ridge."

Pan Yuezhi raised an eyebrow. "What about Situ Lingxi and Situ Shuying, Father-in-law?"

"Hmm?" Situ Chengyan narrowed his eyes at her. "Lingxi and Shuying will also enter that place, but they will not join our clan members."

"What? Father—"

"I have decided on this matter, and I will not change my decision." Situ Chengyan stopped his son. "Qingze is the future patriarch of our clan, so he must start proving his capabilities to lead this clan, or our members will not respect you. As for Lingxi and Shuying, they will join Taixu Wuxian and the members of the Taixu Clan."

Situ Zengyan and Pan Yuezhi’s looks turned ugly, but Situ Chengyan didn’t give them any room to argue, and he was firm in his decision.

Seeing their expressions, Situ Lingxi’s lips curled upwards; she looked at Pan Yuezhi with disdain. ’Heh! You will never succeed in replacing my mother’s position as the main wife, let alone forcing me to marry another man.’

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"Is everything ready, Wuxian?"

Taixu Wuxian nodded to his father. "I’ve been preparing everything for a long time, and I just need to wait for the portal to open."

"Good!" Taixu Wuxian nodded. "Even though your mother and I believe in Tang Xiao and Xuanyuan Yueyao’s abilities, we still ordered Taixu Yue and Situ Yang to accompany you all at the Misty Ridge. Besides, I got a message from Emperor Xuanyuan; he sent Luo Feng and another elder to protect you there."

Taixu Wuxian smiled bitterly, but he understood his parents’ worries. Moreover, countless cultivators entered the Misty Ridge every year, but many of them never made it back because they died there. "Don’t worry, Father. We will definitely return safely, and we will bring many valuable materials with us."

"How is your relationship with her, Wuxian?"

Taixu Wuxian’s eyes gleamed as soon as his mother asked that. "Even though she isn’t ready to accept me, she has opened her heart to me, and our relationship has continued to improve over the past few days."

"I see." Situ Lingshan nodded in understanding. "I hope you can win her heart as soon as possible, and we will arrange your marriage with her if she is willing to accept you."

Taixu Wuxian grinned as he was impatient to marry Huo Mianmian. "I will try my best, Mother."

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Even though she had met Tang Yin and the others over the past few days, Zhu Xuan’er still found their willingness to share Tang Xiao strange with each other. What was most unbelievable to her was Mu Qingge and Mu Yan’s relationship; they were mother and daughter, yet they shared the same husband.

In terms of beauty, Zhu Xuan’er felt she was prettier than them, except for Mu Qingge. She was truly jealous of her beauty and graciousness.

Xuanyuan Wenxuan also acknowledged that all the women in front of him were beautiful, especially Mu Qingge. However, he had no interest in them, and he simply admired their beauty.

Xuanyuan Wenxuan looked at Tang Xiao and spoke. "Yueyao already told me something about you a few days ago, and we finally met today."

"Haha," Tang Xiao laughed softly. "I don’t know what Yueyao said to you, but I’m sure you’ll be interested in my offer. However, I won’t discuss that matter here, and we’ll talk after this wedding is over."

Xuanyuan Wenxuan nodded in understanding. "At least you can tell me their origins, right?"

"I inherited them from my late master, and I guarantee they’re superior to yours." Tang Xiao said with a meaningful smile.

Xuanyuan Wenxuan looked at Tang Xiao as he was confused by his self-confidence. "Why don’t you learn that field? That way, you can use them yourself, and you won’t need my help."