"acquaintance?"

Alan looked down curiously.

From the forest a few feet away from the boat, a series of magical fluctuations were heard, accompanied by shouts and curses.

Upon closer inspection, a young male cultivator was being attacked by several wolf-shaped demonic beasts in an open space.

The man wielded a crystal-blue magic sword, charging left and right through the wolf pack, but was unable to break through. He looked anxious and was already wounded.

"This person looks like they're being attacked by a monster. Are they Grandpa's friend?"

"Yeah, he got beaten up pretty badly. Come on, let's go down and help him out."

Yao Han launched the Impermanent Boat, which transformed into billowing black smoke and landed directly beside the man.

The sudden appearance of this black spiritual light startled both the man and the wolf pack. The male cultivator dodged to the side, and the wolves also took a few steps back, creating a momentary stalemate.

"Who are you! You're so mysterious, why don't you show yourself and we can talk!"

"Young friend Yunli, it's been many years. Don't you recognize me?"

The cultivator surrounded by wolves was none other than Zhou Yunli, whom Yao Han had rescued years ago outside Ziqiu City, who had eloped with his wife.

Zhou Yunli frowned deeply, and only after the black smoke dissipated could he see a resemblance to an old friend on the face of the person who had spoken.

"You...you're Senior Yao!"

Zhou Yunli's brows relaxed, and his face lit up with joy. He quickly bowed.

"I never expected to meet you here again after all these years! I will always remember your kindness! May I ask who this young lady is...?"

"This is my younger sister. Brother Yunli, although I'd like to catch up with you now, isn't this the right time?"

Yao Han pointed to the pack of wolves. As the two were talking, the beasts surrounded them again, glaring menacingly at the three of them.

"Oh right, let's deal with these beasts first!"

Zhou Yunli's expression darkened, and he held his fingers across his chest, summoning the crystal-blue magic sword once more.

"Senior, be careful! These demonic beasts are called Azure Fang Wolves. Although they are all first-tier, they are extremely difficult to deal with when they gather in groups!"

"Um."

Yao Han nodded and scanned Zhou Yunli with his divine sense. Three years had passed, and he had become a cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Then he turned to look at Alan:

"Just practicing?"

Without him saying a word, the girl had already summoned the superior-grade musket and was holding it in her hand.

"Come on, you monsters! My first battle on the path to immortality will be against you! I'll use this spear—no, I need to give it a name. What should I name it?"

Yao Han's lips twitched; his great-great-granddaughter was truly a treasure.

"I've got it! Let's call it the Evil-Slaying Fire God Spear! Ugh, bro, what do you think of the name I came up with?"

"...That's good. Be careful not to get bitten."

Zhou Yunli glanced at the two of them with a strange expression.

I never expected that Senior Yao had a younger sister... but the two siblings really have very different personalities.

Yao Han's eyes turned cold as he scanned the wolf pack with his divine sense.

There are nine in total, both in front and behind... Let's just finish them off all at once, so no accidents happen.

However, these nine fanged wolves had soft fur and clean teeth, making them seem more like domesticated monsters than wild ones.

Given their synchronized movements, it's likely that someone nearby is directing them.

He scanned his surroundings with his divine sense, but found nothing unusual.

You won't come out? Then I'll force you to.

Yao Han took a step forward, and his magical power surged forth, unleashing the aura of the ninth level of Qi Refining!

Zhou Yunli's eyes lit up:

"So you're a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining!"

The moment he revealed his aura, the pack of Cangya Wolves seemed startled and retreated in unison, even their head-turning movements were remarkably synchronized.

Sure enough, someone was directing them.

Yao Han sneered, transformed into a golden ray of light, and chased after it in the blink of an eye.

With a clenched fist on his shoulder, he summoned a sinister, chilling broadsword. Stepping into the void, he spun in mid-air, creating a semi-circular black light.

With a swift stroke, blood splattered everywhere, and a demonic wolf was slain, its head severed from its body.

Taking advantage of the momentum, he raised his knife in another direction and delivered a slashing blow, causing another demon wolf to fall to the ground with a howl.

Two wolves died at once, and the pack of wolves that had been gathered together suddenly changed their strategy and scattered in different directions.

Zhou Yunli was overjoyed and immediately urged his magic sword to chase after one of them. Yao Ailan followed closely behind, holding a long spear in her hand, and charged forward headfirst.

Yao Han also chose a direction to catch up, and soon closed the distance with one of them. However, just as he was about to swing his knife, his eyes lit up and he had a plan in mind.

He concentrated spiritual light on his broadsword, deliberately making a great show of force, as if he had lost control of his strength and the blade had veered several feet to the side, grazing the wolf's body and striking the ground.

At the same time, a divine imprint, concealed by the flash of the blade, landed on the wolf's hind paw.

Yao Han pretended to catch his breath, then called out to the two of them:

"Alright! Since they've already run away, let's not chase them, lest we get scattered and end up being surrounded one by one."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunli called out to Ai Lan and turned back.

Holding the blood-stained "Evil-Slaying Fire God Spear," Yao Ailan was relentlessly stabbing a fleeing demon wolf, making it howl in pain. Only after killing the wolf did she return, panting, and stand before Yao Han with her hands on her hips.

"Brother, I killed one too! Aren't I awesome?"

"Impressive, impressive." Yao Han rolled her eyes.

That thing in your hand is a top-grade magic weapon. What kind of first-tier demon beast can't be killed? It can even be stabbed to death.

Zhou Yunli glanced around, but instead of sheathing his sword, he used his magic to control it, keeping it suspended at his side for self-defense. Only then did he bow to Yao Han and the other person.

"Thank you for saving us, Senior Yao and his sister. These monsters never used to appear near towns. I don't know what went wrong with them today, but they actually showed up here. If it weren't for you two, even if we had managed to escape today, we would have been seriously injured."

Seeing his cautious demeanor, Yao Han nodded inwardly. Three years had passed, and Zhou Yunli had not only made progress in his cultivation but had also become much more composed, no longer as impulsive as before.

"It's alright. We just happened to be passing by and saw you being surrounded by monsters, so we helped you out. It was nothing, Brother Yunli, you don't need to worry about it."

"How could I not be concerned? If it weren't for the spirit stones you bestowed upon me, senior, how could I have achieved what I have today! If you are not busy, senior, why not come to my humble abode for a rest? Zhiyu and I can then fulfill our duty as hosts. By the way, I only knew that your surname was Yao before, but I didn't know..."

"My given name is Han, and this is my younger sister, Ailan. Actually, we are not that far apart in age, so there is no need to keep calling me senior. Three years ago, outside Ziqiu City, I was unfamiliar with the place and referred to myself as an old man in order to protect myself. Brother Yunli, please do not take offense."

Hearing this, Alan rolled her eyes silently: "Not much difference, they're over a hundred years apart."

"Among those who cultivate immortality, the most accomplished come first. Senior's cultivation is higher than Yunli's, so you naturally deserve to be called 'Senior.' However, since that's the case, I will presume to take the liberty of addressing you as Brother Yao."

"What's this talk of overstepping boundaries? I owe it all to your Blue Blood Flower, which allowed my spirit beast to advance..."

As they chatted, a faint white line appeared between them. Yao Han smiled slightly, glanced at it, and then looked away.

"By the way, didn't Brother Yunli say that you and your wife were going to Liang Kingdom? Why are you here in Qiansheng Kingdom?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunli gave a wry smile:

"That's a long story. Why don't you come home with me first, Brother Yao, and I'll tell you all about it then."

"it is good."

Yao Han nodded in agreement, then suddenly changed the subject, switching to telepathy:

"I wonder if Brother Yunli has offended anyone recently?"

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