Later, Wang Chonglou set up a scheme, letting Xu Fengnian chat by the waterfall. Wang Chonglou knew Xu Fengnian wanted to go to Wudi City, but it was not a simple matter. Wang Chonglou said that those who practiced the Great Yellow Court could transfer their true qi to others.
Furthermore, how much true qi could be transferred through the Great Yellow Court depended entirely on luck. When Wang Chonglou's true qi was depleted, his life would be nearing its end.
However, Xu Fengnian disagreed with this. Before Xu Fengnian could react, Wang Chonglou struck him into the river with a palm, and then transferred all his true qi to Xu Fengnian.
Wang Chonglou bestowed his lifelong true qi upon Xu Fengnian. Zhao Fengya witnessed the entire process of them transferring power and believed that Wudang truly intended to surrender to Beiliang.
Hong Xixiang said that if they interrupted the two now, both would lose all their power, but this would also cause Xu Xiao to turn against them. Zhao Fengya could only gamble and agreed to let Hong Xixiang lead his men over.
Unexpectedly, just as they were about to move, they encountered their senior brother, Xiao Wang. Senior brother told Hong Xixiang not to proceed further. Hong Xixiang told Zhao Fengya that time might be running out.
Wang Chonglou had given all his life's true qi to Xu Fengnian, and he was now extremely weak. The steward informed Zhao Fengya that time might be running out, and Zhao Fengya and his group departed.
In reality, this was a play orchestrated by Hong Xixiang and his senior brother, intended to stall Zhao Fengya. Wang Chonglou had instructed Hong Xixiang to do this so that Wudang would not be threatened by Longhu Mountain.
Two months had already passed, and Old Kui decided it was time to leave. Xu Fengnian knew that any attempt to persuade him to stay would be futile, so he bid farewell to Old Kui.
Old Kui told Xu Fengnian not to worry about his safety as Zhou Yan was present, and the group bid farewell to Old Kui.
Wang Chonglou of Wudang, in front of everyone, declared that after his death, Hong Xixiang would succeed him as the sect leader of Wudang.
Then, Xu Fengnian left Wudang. When they returned to the outskirts of Lingzhou City, they saw Hongshu and Qingniao waiting outside the city.
"Why are you here?" Xu Fengnian asked.
"Your second sister, Xu Weixiong, is back," they could only reveal the truth. Everyone in the Prince's mansion, including Xu Xiao and Xu Fengnian, feared Xu Weixiong.
Upon hearing that Xu Weixiong had returned, Xu Fengnian's mood plummeted.
"Zhou Yan, help me," Xu Fengnian quickly pulled Zhou Yan aside.
"She's just a woman, what's there to be afraid of? Let's go meet her," Zhou Yan showed no fear, which greatly impressed Hongshu and Qingniao.
Xu Fengnian brought gifts to see Xu Weixiong. Upon seeing Xu Weixiong, Xu Fengnian immediately stepped forward and presented the gifts in his hand, saying, "I carved some chess pieces while I was at Wudang Mountain, consider them a gift for you."
Then, Xu Fengnian introduced, "This is Zhou Yan, a brother I befriended during my travels. It's all thanks to him that I've been safe all this way."
Xu Weixiong glanced at Zhou Yan with arrogance. After a brief conversation with Xu Fengnian, she quickly became angry because Xu Fengnian had not yet taken over Beiliang.
Just as Xu Weixiong was about to leave, Zhou Yan said, "Xu Fengnian will eventually take over Beiliang, it's just not time yet. There's no use in you being anxious."
"Oh, you also think Fengnian is suitable to take over Beiliang?" Xu Weixiong, upon hearing Zhou Yan's words, felt slightly relieved.
"Apart from him, Xu Fengnian, who else is qualified to take over Beiliang? It's just that he hasn't figured it out yet," Zhou Yan said.
"I've figured it out clearly," Xu Fengnian replied. Da Feng Novel Network
"You haven't!" Zhou Yan shouted at Xu Fengnian, saying, "You have no idea what your father has done all this for, nor do you understand what Beiliang signifies. When you truly understand, you will naturally comprehend."
Xu Weixiong was startled by Zhou Yan's words. Moreover, he had actually reprimanded her brother in front of her!
However, Xu Weixiong did not feel angry at all; instead, she felt that Zhou Yan's words were very accurate.
Xu Weixiong looked at Xu Fengnian and said, "He's right. You'd best take care of yourself."
"Sister, are you leaving already? Take the gift!" Xu Fengnian hurried out, only to be thrown to the ground by Xu Weixiong.
"I'll wait until you figure it out," Zhou Yan left.
Zhou Yan did not concern himself with Xu Fengnian's subsequent affairs and returned directly to Tingchao Pavilion, where he met Nangong Pushi again and informed her of the events that had transpired.
As expected, things unfolded as per the narrative. Xu Fengnian took over Beiliang and was about to embark on a journey. Xu Xiao once again came to meet Zhou Yan.
"Your Highness, if you have something to say, just say it directly," Zhou Yan stated.
"Haha, I think you know quite a lot, young man." Ever since Zhou Yan rescued Old Huang, Xu Xiao had considered Zhou Yan one of his own. With such a powerful figure present, he felt assured that Fengnian's upcoming journey would be entirely safe.
"Don't worry, I am brothers with Xu Fengnian, and I will protect him. If you have any instructions, you can speak freely," Zhou Yan said.
Xu Xiao was very pleased, realizing that the other party had already anticipated what he wanted to say. However, this time he had also dispatched another person and said, "I have one more person accompanying him on this trip, but I hope you can cooperate with some matters along the way."
"That person is Li Chungang, isn't it? As for the cooperation, no problem," Zhou Yan replied.
This time, it was Xu Xiao's turn to be shocked again, and he asked, "How did you know he was with me?"
"I've been at Tingchao Pavilion every day and have long sensed a living presence below. Besides, who else in the world possesses such sword energy other than Li Chungang?" Zhou Yan answered confidently.
Xu Xiao was greatly impressed by Zhou Yan and asked, "If you were to make a move, what are your chances of victory against Li Chungang?"
"I definitely cannot win in a head-on confrontation, but it is absolutely impossible for him to kill me. The same applies to Wang Xianzhi. If Wang Xianzhi had unleashed his full power earlier, he would not have been able to keep me. Xu Fengnian will definitely go to Wudi City this time, and that is a battle Li Chungang must face."
Despite his youth, Zhou Yan was extremely confident. His earlier act of directly taking a blow from Wang Xianzhi was proof of his formidable combat prowess.
Even Old Huang greatly admired Zhou Yan, stating that he would surely become the number one expert in the world and that Wang Xianzhi would eventually be defeated by him.
Moreover, Old Huang had, by chance, broken through and reached the realm of a landed immortal, adding another trump card for Beiliang, all thanks to Zhou Yan.
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, Xu Xiao was deeply shocked. He always felt that this person was unfathomable, as if he knew everything. Fortunately, he was a friend; if he were an enemy, Xu Xiao would likely be sleepless with worry.
"I'll trouble you with this matter. If you need anything, and if I, Xu Xiao, can fulfill it, I will spare no effort," Xu Xiao asked.
"That's not necessary. I don't want anything," Zhou Yan shook his head. He desperately wanted Beiliang's 350,000 Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, but would Xu Xiao give them up?
The matter Xu Xiao asked for his help with was simple. Xu Xiao was merely concerned that Li Chungang's killing intent might be too strong and endanger Xu Fengnian's safety. However, Zhou Yan knew that Li Chungang had long since come to terms with everything and harbored no killing intent.
Still, Zhou Yan agreed, and Xu Xiao left with satisfaction.
Next, it was time for Xu Fengnian to leave Beiliang.