Battle Through the Heavens: His comprehension is extraordinary, shocking Yao Lao from the very begin

Chapter 418 The Clouds of Thirty Years of Fortune

As dusk settled, a banquet was held in the inner hall of the Xiao residence, attended only by Xiao Zhan and his wife.

"Grandpa hasn't come back yet?" Xiao Yan walked into the hall and asked, seeing that there were only two people in the room.

Medusa changed her clothes. Her upper body was covered with a long, snow-white top that gently clung to her skin, as pure as moonlight. Her lower body was covered with a fiery red horse-face skirt that swayed gracefully, as if flames were dancing.

Her outfit made her stand out from other women, giving her a very heroic air.

"It's been a long time since we last met, old friends. I'm sure we have a lot to talk about." Xiao Zhan thought about the Xiao family's current power and influence, and could naturally deduce the regret in the hearts of those petty and scheming people. He couldn't hide his excitement.

Xiao Yan knew without asking further that his grandfather had probably gone to the Nalan residence, so he pulled Medusa to sit down at the table.

Seeing that her son had brought in a new woman, whose looks and demeanor surpassed Yun Yun's, Qin Yueyao smiled and asked, "Who is this young lady?"

Xiao Yan said, "She is Medusa, a good friend of my son's from the Tagor Desert."

Seeing that Xiao Yan had done as she had asked, Medusa breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Medusa..." Xiao Zhan saw that the girl's appearance and temperament were outstanding, and secretly praised Yan'er for her good taste. However, when he heard the name, his eyes widened in disbelief. "Queen Medusa?!"

Queen Medusa of the Snake-People tribe was very famous in several empires surrounding the Gama Empire, but Xiao Zhan never expected that such a person would appear in his home.

Qin Yueyao was already somewhat surprised by Medusa's outstanding appearance and extraordinary temperament. Her name was also unusual. She asked Xiao Yan to confirm, "Is she really the Snake-People Queen?"

Xiao Yan smiled and nodded: "That's the one."

Qin Yueyao was immediately overjoyed and picked up the wine pot to pour Medusa a cup: "Try this clear spring water, it's a fine wine from the holy city of Gama."

Medusa blushed and shook her head slightly: "I can't drink alcohol."

Qin Yueyao was slightly taken aback, then suddenly thought of something and looked at Medusa's lower abdomen: "My child is getting more and more naughty. Neither his parents can control him. You'll have to help me manage him in the future."

Medusa glanced at Xiao Yan and said confidently, "I'm the best at controlling him. If he doesn't listen, I'll beat him."

Qin Yueyao smiled faintly and looked at Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan had already sensed something, and seeing his wife's gaze, he immediately confirmed his thoughts and said with a smile, "She really deserves a beating."

Xiao Yan turned his head to look at Medusa, smiling very happily. How could Medusa possibly hide it from him?

During the banquet, the four chatted and laughed, as close as family.

Deep within the Yunlan Sect, Yunyun's residence was tranquil and elegant.

At this moment, the bathroom is filled with steam, and the misty vapor seems to shut out all the noise of the world.

Yun Yun and her disciple Nalan Yanran, both dressed only in light, gossamer-thin undergarments, their skin barely visible, were immersed together in the warm bath.

The room's furnishings are as if time has stood still. The antique screen still stands, embroidered with exquisite patterns, exuding the charm of time; the delicate porcelain is arranged in an orderly manner, gleaming with a warm luster, revealing a serene beauty.

The entire space is filled with a lazy and elegant atmosphere, as if time has slowed down at this moment.

However, the atmosphere today is completely different from the past. The laughter and joy of that day have vanished with some unknown changes.

At this moment, although the two were in the same bath, they were both preoccupied with their own thoughts and no longer chatted and laughed as before.

The water rippled gently, as if it were telling the story of the turmoil in their hearts.

A complex emotion flashed in Yun Yun's eyes, while her apprentice lowered his head in thought, seemingly trying to calm his inner turmoil.

In this quiet yet slightly somber atmosphere, the two silently sensed each other's presence.

Thinking of the sins she had committed, Yun Yun sighed, breaking the delicate balance: "Yanran, you have obtained the inheritance of the Gate of Life and Death. You will have to work even harder to cultivate in the future so that you can take over the Yunlan Sect."

Nalan Yanran was taken aback: "Teacher, you are the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, and you are in the prime of your life. Why would you be thinking about abdicating?"

The scenes of today's battle flashed through her mind, and Yun Yun said with unprecedented seriousness:

"After sparring with Xiao Yan and witnessing the battle between his subordinates and the Soul Palace protectors, I realized my shortcomings and that I must go into seclusion for a while."

"Moreover, the Yunlan Sect is now free from the threat of the Soul Hall Protector and is in dire need of rebuilding. When I led you to force your way through the Gate of Life and Death, I caused a lot of damage. This time, I will be in seclusion inside the Gate of Life and Death, and take the opportunity to repair it."

Seeing that her teacher was extremely serious, Nalan Yanran knew that the Gate of Life and Death should be entered alone. Her teacher was helping her to quickly obtain the inherited fighting spirit within the gate, which was against the rules and also damaged many restrictions. She nodded heavily.

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river..." Yun Yun murmured, thinking of the man in black robes, her eyes filled with boundless confidence, and she made up her mind.

During this period of seclusion, she is determined to master the techniques and combat skills she has acquired, so that her strength can improve by leaps and bounds.

Through the battles fought by the Soul Palace Protectors, Yun Yun had deeply realized her lack of combat experience. Although she was only watching, she had experienced the subtlety of the combat techniques she had acquired, and the accompanying cultivation methods were incredibly powerful.

If I had cultivated more diligently in the past, I definitely wouldn't be at this level now.

Nalan Yanran sighed; she had made a truly egregious mistake that day.

After a long while, with a splash, water sprayed everywhere, and Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran gracefully rose from the bath.

As their internal fighting spirit circulated, the moisture that had been clinging to their bodies quickly evaporated, turning into wisps of smoke that dissipated into the air. The two women then swiftly and gracefully put on their clothes.

After changing into a white dress, Yun Yun's temperament became even more ethereal, as if she were a fairy who had drifted down from the clouds.

Her jet-black hair, as black as ink, cascaded down like the Milky Way in the night sky, forming a magnificent waterfall-like scene, gracefully falling to her slender waist.

His eyes were like the waters of an autumn lake, clear and deep, shimmering with a soft light. What they held was not a sharp, competitive edge, but a persistent pursuit of the highest realm, of the pinnacle of swordsmanship.

Nalan Yanran now knew that what's missed is missed, and she completely let go of her resentment.

After exchanging a few more words, the two reluctantly parted, their eyes reddening.

Yun Yun went into seclusion inside the Gate of Life and Death. Nalan Yanran thought that she hadn't been home for a long time and didn't know how her family was doing after this matter was over. Fighting spirit wings appeared on her back and she flew down the mountain.

(End of this chapter)