CHAPTER 507: CHAPTER 507: I AM A HUMAN CLAN WOMAN

Soft whispers drifted, seemingly without end.

On the hillside, no one spoke anymore. It was very quiet, and the atmosphere seemed somewhat stiff.

She gazed at the distant lands and rivers, as if enjoying the momentary tranquility.

He watched the person before him; from this angle, she seemed like a different Master.

Yet, seeing Wen Yuqing struggling to maintain a smile, Chen Pingping felt somewhat suffocated for reasons unknown. A dull ache throbbed in his heart, and he longed to roar and charge into battle, Emperor Weapon in hand.

But he ultimately restrained himself. His strength was insufficient. His understanding was lacking.

Where are the formidable enemies? How strong are they? Where is the battlefield? What kind of path is Master actually treading?

「After a long while...」

Chen Pingping exhaled a murky breath and said, "I met Emperor Wuji."

Even a fleeting glimpse counts.

Wen Yuqing smiled. "How was he?"

"Petty. He wouldn’t let me follow," Chen Pingping grumbled. "I also met Yu Changfeng."

"And how was he?"

"I stole his Three-legged Immortal Cauldron," Chen Pingping said with a proud smile.

"The Three-legged Immortal Cauldron, like the Immortality Realm, does not belong to this world," Wen Yuqing said, glancing sideways at him, watching him quietly.

Chen Pingping’s meaning was clear: he was advancing.

But her meaning was even clearer: do not follow in my footsteps.

Wen Yuqing rose. "Live well. Once your Master is invincible, I will certainly return to protect your Dao."

The autumn breeze swept by. Her graceful figure departed, leaving only Chen Pingping on the hillside, accompanied by falling leaves. He stood there, stunned for a long time, his heart heavy with thoughts, until he heard footsteps approaching. Chen Pingping then came back to his senses and looked toward the nearby sound.

"There’s someone," Yue Wuxia suddenly said, her guard up.

"Young Miss, he has no spiritual energy fluctuations around him. He’s definitely just an ordinary person; there’s no need to be scared," Ali said.

"Is that so..." Yue Wuxia nodded. "Then let’s kill him."

Ali’s face filled with frustration. "Young Miss, this is Human Clan territory! You can’t just kill people on a whim; it will alert the Human Clan experts."

Yue Wuxia glanced over. "Am I that foolish? I was just joking." Saying this, she strode forward. "Human Clan boy..."

"Young Miss," Ali called out from behind, "watch your wording. We are also Human Clan now."

"Oh, right," Yue Wuxia realized and immediately corrected herself. "Human Clan man, hello! I am a Human Clan woman."

Ali felt like she was going to cough up blood, utterly unsure what to say anymore.

Why is my Young Miss so dim-witted?

"Human Clan woman, hello. I am a Human Clan man," Chen Pingping said, suppressing a laugh.

"He replied to me!" Yue Wuxia turned back, inexplicably excited. "Ali, my Stealth Skill must be very successful! He didn’t realize at all that I’m from the Demon Race."

"Young Miss, could you please speak a little softer?"

"Sure." Yue Wuxia leaned in. "Do you think he’s very silly?"

Ali remained silent.

I don’t know if this Human Clan man is silly, but Young Miss, you certainly are!

Yue Wuxia giggled and stepped closer to Chen Pingping, beginning to earnestly examine him. He was very handsome, with features as if painted, sharp and distinct. Though his appearance was gentle and beautiful, he exuded an unmistakable masculine vigor.

Yue Wuxia stared, dumbfounded.

Ali also drew nearer. Upon seeing Chen Pingping’s face clearly, she immediately became vigilant.

A person with such a transcendent aura definitely isn’t ordinary.

Once Yue Wuxia regained her composure, she pulled Ali to one side and whispered, "He’s not human."

Ali was speechless.

"Father said that only the countenances of heaven-and-earth spirits approach perfection, flawless, nearing the legendary gods," Yue Wuxia stated with certainty. "So, he definitely isn’t human."

"Young Miss, have you considered the possibility that he’s a Human Clan cultivator?" Ali suggested.

"Huh?"

Yue Wuxia was startled.

The appearances of heaven-and-earth spirits do tend towards perfection, but often, cultivating certain special techniques can achieve a similar result. It’s not unheard of among the Demon Race. Naturally, the Human Clan would have such methods too.

Yue Wuxia approached Chen Pingping again, scrutinizing him. "I ask you, do you recognize me?"

Chen Pingping was taken aback. "Aren’t you a Human Clan woman?"

Yue Wuxia smiled.

This answer almost confirms it. The fellow before me isn’t Demon Race; he’s a genuine Human Clan cultivator. Very good...

She then asked, "What is your name? Which faction do you belong to? How many people are in your family?"

Ali felt like spitting blood again. Young Miss, we’re just asking for directions; there’s no need for all this!

"My name is Chen Pingping. I don’t belong to any faction. I’m an orphan," Chen Pingping answered honestly.

"That’s fantastic!" Yue Wuxia pulled Ali aside, excitedly saying, "I’ve extracted his information; he won’t pose any danger to us."

Ali remained silent as Yue Wuxia continued, "Now, I’m going to threaten him." Yue Wuxia drew a longsword, pressed it to Chen Pingping’s neck, and said menacingly, "Chen Pingping, hurry up and take this young lady to the Ancient Country!"

Behind them, Ali silently gazed at the distant scenery.

She remembered that certain individual in Monster Emperor City who doted on Yue Wuxia endlessly. And look what happened – they raised a simpleton who wandered from Demon Race territory into Human Clan lands. With an intellect like hers, how many days can she survive? Thinking of this, Ali felt immense pressure. She once again doubted if bringing Yue Wuxia here had been the right choice.

"Miss, if you want to go to the Ancient Country, you don’t actually need to draw your sword," Chen Pingping said earnestly.

"Why?"

"As you said, I pose no danger to you. Besides, I’m just an ordinary, low-level cultivator; my cultivation level isn’t high. I probably couldn’t beat you anyway," Chen Pingping explained, then pointed to his left. "Go straight that way for about 3,000 li, and you’ll reach the Ancient Country."

Yue Wuxia pondered this and felt his words made a lot of sense. She immediately sheathed her longsword. "Thank you, Chen Pingping." Saying this, she pulled Ali along and quickly departed.

"Ali, that person just now was so strange!"

"Strange how?"

"There’s something off about his eyes; it looks like he’s cultivated Hetero Pupil. And... when I drew my sword, he was so calm. Do you think he could be—" Yue Wuxia paused, subconsciously glancing back.

"Hm?"

Ali was surprised and looked at her young miss.

It seems the Young Miss isn’t entirely without brains after all. She actually noticed his eyes and Chen Pingping’s calm expression when she drew her sword. That means he wasn’t afraid of her at all.

However, Yue Wuxia then continued, "Could he be silly?"

Right then!

Ali heaved a deep sigh and didn’t bother arguing anymore.

"Ali, is it true that the person who ranks first on the Wind Cloud List can get a Heaven Tao Stone?" Yue Wuxia asked, tilting her head.

"I’m not entirely sure. It might just be a legend."

"Hmm, I’m going to take first place on the Wind Cloud List and get that Heaven Tao Stone. Then... I can repair the Emperor Weapon!" Yue Wuxia said, her smile radiant.

「On the hillside.」

Chen Pingping narrowed his eyes. Heaven Tao Stone?

Hearing Yue Wuxia’s words, he seemed to gain some insight into forging an Emperor Weapon.