Arriving at the Yun Family

At this moment, at the Yun family residence.

Located in the eastern district of Nanhua City, the Yun family estate covered over a hundred acres, with pavilions, terraces, and towers arranged in a picturesque layout. It was considered one of the prominent noble estates in the city.

But today, the entire Yun family was shrouded in an oppressive atmosphere.

Inside the main hall, the Azure Cloud Hall, the upper echelon of the Yun family had gathered.

The Yun family's ancestor, Yun Shan, sat in the seat of honor. His face was pale, and his aura was weak.

He had been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm for eighty years, and his lifespan was nearly depleted. If not for the pills keeping him alive, his oil would have dried up and his lamp would have gone out long ago.

Sitting on the left and right were five elders, all core figures of the Yun family.

At this moment, everyone's face was written with anxiety and worry.

Qinglan and the others... should be back soon, right?

Second Elder Yun He said in a low voice, his fingers tapping the armrest unconsciously.

Calculating the time, if everything goes smoothly, they should arrive within half an hour.

Third Elder Yun Hai sighed.

I am just afraid... that things will not go smoothly.

The atmosphere in the hall grew even heavier.

For this operation to obtain the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow, the Yun family had gambled almost everything.

For a family situated in a remote, small city like the Yun family, the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow was simply a supreme treasure capable of defying the heavens and changing one's fate.

A single piece of Jade Marrow was enough to allow Ancestor Yun Shan to break through to the Soul Formation realm. Once successful, the Yun family would prosper for at least another three hundred years, and might even expand their influence across the entire Heavenly Wind Prefecture.

But precisely because of this, the Jade Marrow had also become a hot potato.

Over the past few years, the Yun family had been secretly monitored by multiple factions at all times.

The City Lord's Estate, several other families, and even some sects outside the city were keeping a close eye on the Yun family's movements.

If the Yun family made a big show of retrieving the treasure, the news would inevitably leak. Then, let alone the Jade Marrow, the entire Yun family would likely face the threat of annihilation.

Therefore, Family Head Yun Shan ultimately chose the most risky and secretive plan.

He only sent his daughter Yun Qinglan to lead the team, taking twenty elite guards, traveling light and slipping out of the city quietly.

Everyone was equipped with magical artifacts that concealed their auras, and their route was meticulously planned to avoid all areas that might be under surveillance.

Although that child Qinglan is only at the early Nascent Soul realm, she has a steady temperament and acts decisively.

Yun Family Head Yun Tian comforted.

Plus, I gave her three Void-Piercing Escape Talismans and a Protective Jade Pendant. Even if she encounters danger, she can retreat unscathed.

Despite his words, his tightly gripped hands and white knuckles on the armrest betrayed his inner nervousness.

That was the daughter he had watched grow up, and the most outstanding disciple among the Yun family's younger generation.

If an accident happened...

The Family Head does not need to worry too much, First Elder Yun Feng consoled.

That child Qinglan has her own natural good fortune. Moreover, with so many life-saving items we gave her, even if she encounters a peak Nascent Soul expert, she can hold her own for a while.

Just at this moment...

A sudden commotion came from outside the hall.

Immediately after, everyone felt that the entire sky... had darkened.

It was not the darkness of dark clouds obscuring the sun, but rather some colossal object blocking the sunlight, casting a massive shadow.

What is going on?

The elders rushed out of the main hall in unison.

They saw an incomparably massive black immortal boat hovering in the sky above the Yun family estate. It blotted out the sun and sky, completely obscuring the heavens.

The immortal boat exuded a terrifying aura. Just hovering there, it made the Yun family members below feel it was difficult to breathe.

If facing a faction of the same level or one level higher, the Yun family's upper echelon might still have the will to be on guard and resist.

But facing such a terrifying, giant immortal boat, only deep awe and powerlessness remained in their hearts.

They knew very well that if the other party harbored ill intent, with the Yun family's strength, they would not even have the qualifications to resist; they would be crushed in an instant.

Fortunately, although that massive pressure was terrifying, it contained no killing intent. Clearly, the other party was not hostile.

Just as everyone was bewildered and uncertain, a thin azure beam of light shot down from the bottom of the giant immortal boat, landing precisely on the open ground in front of the main hall.

When the light dissipated, the figures of Yun Qinglan and over a dozen guards appeared before everyone's eyes.

The Yun family's higher-ups were stunned for a moment, and then wild joy appeared on their faces as they hurriedly stepped forward.

But when they saw the tall and straight figure slowly walking out from behind Yun Qinglan, everyone's footsteps halted, and their eyes were instantly drawn to Gu Changyuan.

Who was this?

When did Yun Qinglan meet such an incredible figure?

To be able to command such a terrifying giant immortal boat, this senior's identity was absolutely not simple.

The eyes of the Yun family members shifted back and forth between Gu Changyuan and Yun Qinglan, filled with inquiry. What exactly was the background of this mysterious powerhouse who could command a giant immortal boat?

Seeing this, Yun Qinglan immediately understood everyone's thoughts. She quickly stepped forward and recounted everything that had happened in the Misty Forest in full detail.

From her leading the team to obtain the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow, to being besieged by the one-eyed old man of the Chixiao Sect and the red-armored burly man of the Beast King Valley, and then to the one-eyed old man personally admitting that the intelligence broker had sold the news of the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow to both the Yun family and the Chixiao Sect at the same time.

Finally, she gave a general account of how Gu Changyuan appeared out of thin air, wiped out all the enemies with a wave of his hand, and asked about the Heavenly Human Sect.

What? That intelligence broker actually dared to sell one piece of information to two buyers? He is simply courting death!

The Chixiao Sect and the Beast King Valley are truly audacious, actually daring to scheme against our Yun family!

Upon hearing Yun Qinglan's account, the Yun family's upper echelon instantly became furious, slamming the tables and standing up. However, the looks they directed at Gu Changyuan were filled with even more gratitude and reverence.

Yun Tian quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply to Gu Changyuan:

If not for Senior stepping in to help, my daughter would likely have met with an unexpected disaster, and this Heavenly Star Jade Marrow would have fallen into the hands of thieves. The Yun family will never forget Senior's great kindness!

The other Yun family higher-ups also stepped forward to express their thanks, their attitudes extremely respectful.

We earnestly request Senior to enter the estate for a short rest, so that we may slightly fulfill our duties as hosts!

Surrounded by the Yun family members, Gu Changyuan walked into the Yun family's main hall.

A sumptuous feast of delicacies had already been laid out in the hall. A dazzling array of rare and delicious dishes was presented, along with several jars of spirit wine rich in spiritual energy.

Evidently, the Yun family had prepared this in advance, waiting to celebrate together once Yun Qinglan brought back the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow.

After taking their seats, Yun Qinglan took the initiative to speak, bringing up the matter of Gu Changyuan wanting to go to the Heavenly Human Holy Land:

Father, Elders, Senior wishes to travel to the Heavenly Human Holy Land in the Western Region of the Eastern Continent. Previously, I only knew the name and general direction of the Heavenly Human Holy Land, but I am unclear about the specific route. I would like to ask you elders to help think of a way.

Hearing the words Heavenly Human Holy Land, the expressions of everyone in the Yun family changed slightly, and then they all revealed looks of difficulty.

Yun Tian sighed and smiled bitterly:

Senior, to tell you the truth, no one in our Yun family has ever been to the Heavenly Human Holy Land. Let alone the Heavenly Human Holy Land, we have never even set foot in cities and factions of a higher tier than Nanhua City.