My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 411 - 91: Trouble in Xiyue City

Just as Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu were in Shuiyou City, on a distant island thousands of miles away, the entire island was shrouded in an incredibly powerful aura.

The sky was gloomy, and something seemed to be brewing within the clouds, appearing terrifying. The animals on the island were trembling under this aura, each one prostrating on the ground, fearfully looking towards the sky.

On a high mountain on the island, a lone figure stood at the peak.

The person was dressed in a white brocade robe with wide sleeves, his long black hair neatly tied up with a jade hairpin.

His demeanor was as refined as jade, extremely handsome, exuding an elegant and scholarly aura. Even under such intense pressure, he stood upright, seemingly unaffected.

If Gu Qingqing were here, she would be utterly shocked, as this person was none other than her mentor, Wen Guiyun!

Wen Guiyun ascended to the Immortal Realm three months ago and stayed in the Ascension Pool for three days. During this time, he not only transformed all his Spiritual Power into immortal power but also awakened memories of his past life.

It turns out he was one of the supreme beings in the Immortal Realm a thousand years ago, the Haoyue Immortal Venerable. Back then, for reasons unknown, the Divine Realm suddenly collapsed, affecting the Immortal Realm. The Heavenly Dao weakened, and countless Outer Heaven Demons invaded the Immortal Realm, leading to a great war. He and his friends all perished in that battle. However, beings like him, who could advance further to become deities, would reincarnate as long as their Divine Soul remained intact.

For reasons unknown, he reincarnated a thousand years later, not in the Immortal Realm, but in the Sub-immortal Realm, thus having this current life.

After ascending to the Immortal Realm, he stayed in the Ascension Pool, a legacy from ancient times, which could not only transform immortal power but also cleanse the Divine Soul. It was under the influence of these forces that he awakened his memories.

With his memories returned, his understanding of the Dao re-entered his mind, even surpassing what it was before his reincarnation. He immediately sought an uninhabited island to cultivate in seclusion, allowing him to reach the Immortal Emperor Peak again within three months.

Now, it was time for him to undergo the tribulation and become an Immortal Venerable!

With his recovered memories, this was not the first time he experienced this stage. He was well aware of what to expect, mentally prepared, and thus remarkably calm.

He looked up, watching the sky, waiting for the Heavenly Thunder to strike.

After about a quarter of an hour, the pressure in the sky intensified. Suddenly, a silver-violet lightning bolt shot out from the clouds, directly towards Wen Guiyun’s head.

Wen Guiyun stood unmoving, extending his hand, forming a sword with two fingers, pointing at the Heavenly Thunder. A cyan sword beam shot towards the thunder, meeting it mid-air, creating a burst of intense light before directly neutralizing it.

The second Heavenly Thunder soon followed. As before, Wen Guiyun’s body remained still, and with a point, the cyan sword beam flew towards the thunder, meeting it mid-air once more and mutually neutralizing.

Then came the third, fourth, fifth, sixth...

All nine bolts of Heavenly Thunder were endured by Wen Guiyun using his body without ever drawing a weapon.

After the Heavenly Tribulation, though he appeared a bit disheveled, with only a little dust on his clothes, he felt remarkably at ease.

Following the tribulation, a gentle rain descended from the sky, a reward for overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation. Wen Guiyun stood in the rain, allowing it to drench him, feeling the power flooding within him, unable to resist clenching his hand into a fist, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

The Immortal Plants and spirit beasts on the island also benefited, with their cultivation and ranks significantly increased.

An hour later, the sky cleared, a rainbow hung overhead. Wen Guiyun used a spell to dry his clothes and hair, glanced around, finding nothing to linger for, closed his eyes to concentrate for a moment, then vanished from the spot, transforming into a stream of light, flying towards a particular destination.

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Gu Qingqing was still unaware that Wen Guiyun had ascended to the Immortal Realm, regained his memories, and broke through to the Immortal Venerable Realm. After five days in Shuiyou City with Jun Wu, they set out again for their next destination.

As they left, Hua Yanxi was reluctant to part, forcibly giving Gu Qingqing numerous items for assistance. Although Gu Qingqing initially did not want to accept them, Hua Yanxi pressed them into her hands, so Gu Qingqing could only cherish Hua Yanxi’s kindness in her heart.

After leaving Shuiyou City, the two flew with Sword Flight for two days, arriving at their next city, Xiyue City.

Xiyue City was larger than Purple Sunset City and Shuiyou City. It was close to the Star Palace, one of the Four Great Immortal Sects, attracting many cultivators, most of whom had cultivation levels above the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

The architectural style here was different from Shuiyou City, lacking the Water Vine Flowers covering the walls. The buildings were uniformly colored in white and blue, appearing rather pleasing.

The customs of Xiyue City seemed rather robust, and the law and order were notably poor. Within a quarter-hour of entering the city, Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu witnessed five fights, with nobody intervening.

Moreover, upon entering the city, they sensed secretive, covetous, and malicious gazes, both looking displeased.

After finding a decent-looking inn, Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu decided to stay there temporarily.

"Xiyue City doesn’t give me as good a feeling as Shuiyou City. It’s chaotic here, and the way people look at others is unsettling." Recalling the people they saw on the street, Gu Qingqing frowned, having a poor impression of Xiyue City.

"I’ve heard other disciples mention Xiyue City before. They said it’s indeed chaotic here, where strength reigns supreme. The only rule is the fist; as long as you’re strong, you can do as you please. Things that are illegal elsewhere aren’t here. In short, while we’re here, be cautious, spend just one night, and leave tomorrow." Jun Wu equally disliked the place, especially those eyeing Gu Qingqing. If not for his reason, he might have gouged out those people’s eyes on the street. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Alright, let’s leave tomorrow. This place really is uncomfortable." Gu Qingqing nodded, holding a poor impression of Xiyue City, entirely unwilling to stay longer.

After making their decision, they did not plan to explore like they did in Shuiyou City and chose to remain in their room, even having dinner delivered by the inn’s staff.

Seeing the dishes on the table, Gu Qingqing’s expression soured.

"Four dishes, each spiked with drugs, and quite heavily so. If I hadn’t learned about pharmacology from my senior brothers, we might have fallen for their trap. Is this place a scam?" Gu Qingqing poked at the food with her chopsticks, losing all appetite.

Who would feel like eating after discovering their food had been drugged? Her distaste for Xiyue City only grew stronger.

Seeing Gu Qingqing’s unhappy face, Jun Wu reached out, pulled Gu Qingqing close, and patted her back. "It might be a shady shop, but considering it’s been open for so long in Xiyue City without being shut down, it might have some powerful backers. Tonight, we’ll see how things go."

Jun Wu also frowned, a glint of displeasure flashing in his eyes as he glanced at the dishes on the table, clearly unsatisfied.

"If you don’t like the food, how about we eat outside?" Although he wasn’t keen on going out, Jun Wu didn’t want Gu Qingqing to skip meals. Even if it wouldn’t affect them much, he knew Gu Qingqing had a taste for good food, needing three meals a day; otherwise, she’d feel uncomfortable, something he didn’t desire.

Gu Qingqing pondered for a moment, looked at the dishes on the table, and nodded.

The two of them didn’t bother having the waiter clear the table but instead left the room directly. As they went downstairs, quite a few people focused their attention on Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, including an ordinary-looking woman.

"What a handsome man," Bai Lian’er remarked with a covetous look at Jun Wu, her smile radiant.

"Miss, have you taken a liking to him? Should we snatch him up for you?" The maid standing beside Bai Lian’er bent over and asked straightforwardly upon hearing her comment.

"You do know me well," Bai Lian’er gave the maid a satisfied smile and beckoned to her. The maid leaned over, listening as Bai Lian’er whispered a few words in her ear. Glancing at Jun Wu, the maid gave a peculiar smile, nodded, and then retreated.

After watching the maid leave, Bai Lian’er picked up a wine glass, looking towards where Jun Wu and Gu Qingqing had departed, with a look of determination on her face.

Not far away, a man wore a smile just like Bai Lian’er’s.

After leaving the inn, Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu randomly searched the streets and eventually found a decent tavern. Standing at the entrance, they took a look and then went inside.

The dishes were soon served. Gu Qingqing checked them briefly and, finding no traces of poison, had a meal with Jun Wu.

After eating, they didn’t linger outside and headed back to the inn directly.

After walking down a street, Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu suddenly turned their heads to exchange a glance and a meaningful look, then continued walking as if nothing had happened.

A little while later, they took a sudden turn into an alley and hid.

The people following them entered the alley as well, only to find a dead end with no sign of Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, leading to a moment of panic.

"What’s going on? Where are they?" A man with a veiled face looked around and couldn’t help but ask his companion.

"I have no idea. Just in the blink of an eye, they vanished," his subordinate responded, also glancing around in confusion.

"Keep looking!" The man, evidently frustrated, shouted before leading his group out of the alley.

After a while, they returned to the alley, looked around, and still found no trace of the targets, expression somber beneath the veil.

Having searched once more, the man led his group away, but about a quarter of an hour later, they returned once again.

"Boss, there’s no one here anymore. It seems they really gave us the slip. We’d better hurry and chase them. Otherwise, we won’t be able to explain to the young lady," one subordinate suggested cautiously.

"I know, let’s go!" The man, referred to as the boss, clenched his teeth in frustration before leaving with his group.

The alley returned to silence, and the figures of Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu reappeared. Exchanging a glance, neither looked pleased.

They didn’t linger in the alley for long, opting instead to leave quickly, avoiding the crowd as much as possible, and returned to the inn.

Back in their room, seeing the few dishes on the table, Gu Qingqing’s eyes flickered. She then put away the dishes, feeling slightly relieved.

"Who were those people just now? Why would they suddenly start following us?" Gu Qingqing sat on a stool, cradling a cup of Immortal Fruit Juice, and asked Jun Wu while tilting her head.

Jun Wu shook his head. "They’re not like the ones who watched us before. I don’t know who they are, but they definitely have considerable influence in Xiyue City."

"This Xiyue City really is excessively chaotic. I can’t understand how people manage to live here!" Gu Qingqing put down the cup, expressing bemusement.

"When you stay in a place for long enough, you naturally become accustomed to its laws of survival," Jun Wu said as he brewed a pot of tea using his own water and tea leaves, sipping it calmly. "A lot of people are watching us. We’re unlikely to get a good night’s rest tonight."

"If I’d known this, I wouldn’t have come to Xiyue City. Sleeping outside the city for a night might’ve been better than staying here," Gu Qingqing grumbled, displeased.

"Alright, while there’s still some time, let’s get some rest," Jun Wu said gently, knowing full well that Gu Qingqing was just venting. He walked over, patted her head softly, coaxing.

Gu Qingqing puffed up her cheeks, nodded, freshened up, placed a few talismans on the room door, and tossed an Array Plate at the entrance, activating it. Only then did she return to bed and lie down.

Jun Wu lay down beside Gu Qingqing, and the two nestled together. Before long, the room fell into silence.

In the middle of the night, there was a faint noise at the door, so quiet that it would have been inaudible without the utter silence around. Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, lying with their eyes closed, simultaneously opened them. They turned their heads to look at each other, not moving from the bed but listening intently to the sounds outside.

The door was picked by something, and as the intruder was about to open it, the talisman Gu Qingqing had placed shattered, freezing both the door and the person trying to open it instantly.

The intruder didn’t even have time to react before being frozen solid, turning into an ice sculpture.

At the same time, slight movements came from above, followed by a tile lifting up, allowing a sliver of moonlight to seep through, slightly illuminating the room.

Watching from the roof, the intruders couldn’t see the doorway, only the area around the bed. Seeing Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu still lying there, one of them suddenly pulled out a tube and blew into it, dispersing a sleep-inducing smoke throughout the room.