"Young Master Seven, you've returned?" A middle-aged man at the gate greeted Feng Wuxu.
Feng Wuxu nodded and pointed at Li Er. "This is my friend. If he comes in the future, do not stop him!"
The middle-aged man glanced at Li Er before nodding. The two then flew into the Fengtian Great World.
Feng Wuxu led Li Er to a massive city and smiled. "This is our world's Tianfeng City. The core people of our Fengtian World live here. Come, I'll treat you to our Fengtian World's specialties!"
Li Er nodded. This world was quite interesting, having built such a vast city. He couldn't see its boundaries. Li Er didn't use his divine sense to scan it, as it was too large, and there were even Ancestral Saint experts. Using his divine sense would be impolite!
They arrived at a restaurant where many people were already drinking. Upon seeing Feng Wuxu, someone called out, "Young Master Seven graces us with his presence! Did you lose more God-Demon Stones?"
"Haha, you rascal, saying that about our Young Master Seven, who will give us free meals in the future?" someone nearby playfully cursed.
Feng Wuxu didn't mind and chuckled. "Indeed, I lost. You old geezer, you're paying for this meal. This is my friend, and I'm treating him."
The others, hearing that Feng Wuxu was entertaining a friend, didn't bother them and continued with their own affairs.
Feng Wuxu found a good spot to sit and signaled the waiter to bring the dishes. It was evident that Feng Wuxu was a regular, as the waiter understood his unspoken request and went to prepare the food.
After Li Er sat down, Feng Wuxu handed him a cup of wine. "This wine is also a specialty of our place. Try it!"
Li Er took a couple of sips, and his eyes lit up. It was indeed unique. When the food and wine arrived, Feng Wuxu introduced each dish to Li Er. Li Er tasted everything, acknowledging that the products of a great world were truly extraordinary.
The viewers in the live stream were salivating, having never tasted such unique delicacies.
"Did you hear? Something has happened in the Saint Heaven Realm recently!" the old man who had been joking with Feng Wuxu suddenly said.
"Oh? What could happen? It's the foremost existence among the myriad worlds. Even if Senior Di Shitian is missing, it doesn't affect their status!" someone beside him replied.
The old man chuckled. "It's rumored that the direct descendants of the Di family, a brother and sister, have fallen out. Di Qingtian has placed his sister, Di Xin'er, under house arrest. There are whispers of inside information concerning Di Shitian!"
"Inside information? And concerning Di Shitian?" the person beside him repeated.
The old man nodded. "Unfortunately, news from the Saint Heaven Realm is quickly suppressed. However, the Di family only has two direct descendants of this generation. Di Qingtian is an Ancestral Venerate Ninth Realm expert, just one step away from becoming an Ancestral Saint. The position of the Di family head for this generation will undoubtedly go to Di Qingtian!"
Li Er's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing the old man's words. Di Xin'er, under house arrest?
"Brother Li, are you related to the Di family?" Feng Wuxu asked, noticing Li Er's unusual reaction.
Li Er nodded. "Yes, my glasses were given to me by Di Xin'er. We parted ways not long ago, and I didn't expect her to be placed under house arrest immediately after returning."
Feng Wuxu raised an eyebrow, surprised that Li Er had a connection with the Di family's eldest daughter.
"Brother Feng, I might need to visit the Saint Heaven Realm. Thank you for your hospitality!" Li Er said, cupping his fists.
Feng Wuxu smiled. "It's fine. Brother Li, feel free to go if you have something to do. As for the Saint Heaven Realm, I won't be going. I don't particularly like Di Qingtian; he's too overbearing."
Li Er nodded. After bidding farewell to Feng Wuxu, he left the Fengtian World directly. With a single teleportation, he appeared outside the world. He then took out his star chart, located the Saint Heaven Great World, and teleported there.
"Ai ya, boss, what are you doing? Are you going to challenge the Di family?" Chen Chichi asked.
Li Er rolled his eyes and directly closed the live stream. He had already arrived in the Saint Heaven Realm. Many people were coming and going. Li Er inquired at a restaurant and learned the Di family's address, but he didn't rush there. It was confirmed that Di Xin'er was indeed under house arrest, and the entire Saint Heaven Realm knew about it, though the specific reason was unclear.
Li Er pondered for a moment and then headed towards the Di family.
He didn't rashly teleport into the Di family's premises, as they had dozens of Ancestral Saints. He didn't believe he could deceive them. Moreover, a prominent family like the Di family would have anti-flight artifacts. Li Er, currently only an Ancestral Venerate, could not resist them.
Therefore, Li Er planned to infiltrate the Di family first and perhaps find an opportunity to rescue Di Xin'er.
"Esteemed sir, I have an urgent matter to see the Di family head. Please convey my regards," Li Er said, handing two World Orbs to the guards at the entrance.
Indeed, the Di family's guards had cultivation levels of Ancestral God Eighth Realm.
Seeing the World Orbs, the guard's eyes lit up. "Do you have an urgent matter? If it's not urgent, I cannot convey it!"
Li Er nodded. "It is a tribute of treasure."
The guard raised an eyebrow, said nothing further, and walked in.
A moment later, the guard returned. "Our family head is not here. The eldest young master is in charge now. The eldest young master invites you inside!"
Li Er thanked him and followed the guard. Soon, the guard led Li Er to a steward. "Steward Wang, this is the person," he said respectfully.
Steward Wang glanced at Li Er and frowned. "I see. You may go. I will escort him."
With that, Steward Wang led Li Er further inside. Although it didn't appear large from the outside, there was another dimension within. Steward Wang took a step and was already far away.
Li Er followed Steward Wang, heading deeper inside.
Upon reaching a grand hall, a young man was seated on the main throne, exuding an aura of unspoken authority.
"Eldest Young Master, this is the person," Steward Wang said obsequiously.
Li Er sized up the young man, who was also looking at Li Er. Then, he said indifferently, "You said you have a treasure to offer?"
Li Er quickly replied, "Yes, Eldest Young Master. I was fortunate recently and obtained a spatial origin. I wish to offer it to the Di family." As he spoke, Li Er produced the spatial origin he had obtained previously.
The young man, Di Qingtian, raised an eyebrow. "So it's you. You're offering the spatial origin to us now to evade the pursuit of the Glittering Gold Chamber of Commerce?"
Li Er was stunned for a moment, then understood. He had indeed killed someone from the Glittering Gold Chamber of Commerce, though he hadn't taken their pursuit seriously. However, since Di Qingtian provided a reason, Li Er immediately replied, "Your insight is remarkable, sir. I am merely a rogue cultivator and cannot afford to offend them! I implore you, for the sake of this origin, to allow me to join the Di family and serve you."
Di Qingtian toyed with the spatial origin. After a moment's thought, he said, "The Glittering Gold is insignificant. Since you have given this item to our Saint Heaven Realm, our Saint Heaven Realm will naturally protect you."
Li Er was overjoyed. "Thank you, Eldest Young Master!"
"Hmm, what is your attribute? The Di family lacks for nothing, but spatial origins are rare. The Di family will not be greedy for this small favor!" Di Qingtian said directly.
Li Er casually replied, "Wind attribute!"
Di Qingtian nodded and said to Steward Wang, "Steward Wang, give him a wind attribute origin and two hundred World Orbs. As for the rest, you can arrange it. Also, inform the Glittering Gold to be mindful of their boundaries."
With that, Di Qingtian left.
Steward Wang selected a wind attribute origin and two hundred World Orbs and gave them to Li Er. "Kid, you're good. You'll follow me for now!"
Li Er quickly took out one hundred World Orbs and handed them to Steward Wang. "I hope for your guidance in the future, Steward."
Steward Wang became even more pleased. This kid knew how to handle things, very good. And he had the cultivation of Ancestral Venerate First Realm. With time, he might even advance to Ancestral Saint!
"Good, very good. I'll arrange a place for you to stay first. Afterwards, you'll be doing chores, and I'll take you under my wing!" Steward Wang said, patting Li Er's shoulder.
Li Er smiled. Steward Wang then found a detached courtyard for Li Er, indicating that the one hundred World Orbs had been well spent.
For the next few days, Steward Wang gave Li Er a token and had someone teach him the rules. As for guarding against Li Er? Hah, the Di family had dozens of Ancestral Saints; why would they need to guard against an Ancestral Venerate?
During these days, Li Er followed the routine, much to Steward Wang's satisfaction.
"Steward, are there any taboos, or people we shouldn't offend?" Li Er asked softly, seeing Steward Wang looking pleased.
Steward Wang chuckled. "Besides the Ancestral Saints, of course, there are the Eldest Young Master and the Eldest Young Mistress. However, the Eldest Young Mistress is currently in the Cultivation Pavilion, so you won't be able to interact with her. Therefore, you don't need to worry too much."
Li Er nodded, thanking Steward Wang for his guidance. As for his true intentions, Steward Wang was unaware, and Li Er certainly wouldn't tell him. Instead, he began to make his plans.
A few more days passed, and Li Er had learned the location of the Cultivation Pavilion. He even passed by it during the day, but he made no unusual move. He sensed a faint, imperceptible sense of surveillance when he was near.
Now, Li Er was contemplating how to sneak into the Cultivation Pavilion and take Di Xin'er away.
The Di family had not set up any anti-flight measures, believing that no one would dare cause trouble at their estate.
"Little Li, go to my room and fetch my token for me. I've forgotten it!" Steward Wang instructed when he saw Li Er on his way back.
Li Er quickly replied, "Alright, Steward Wang. Please wait here for a moment!"
Then, Li Er headed towards Steward Wang's room. Because Steward Wang's room was on the way to the Cultivation Pavilion, this was why Li Er had been able to ascertain its location earlier.