The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2270: Chapter 2270: Resentment

Even low-level Soul Techniques are very precious. In the region of Nightmare City, Soul Techniques cannot be compared to common spells.

Soul Technique Books are similar to regular Magic Technique Books, and cultivation requires the consumption of the energy contained within the book. Once the Divine Soul Energy within a book is depleted, the book loses its value.

”The Martial Hidden Order has been given to Bing Li, let it be!” Bai Wentai waved his hand.

”Yes!” Bai Zhu had nothing more to say.

Bai Bingli brought the summoned individuals back to the Bai Family Mansion, and the news had already spread. Some people had seen Jing Yan, but most had not encountered Jing Yan in person. After arriving at the Bai Family, Jing Yan stayed within his residence and rarely stepped out.

A summoned individual from the Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm wouldn’t really attract much attention, as it is quite a common occurrence. Cultivators summoned from the Nine Days of Immortal Domain through the Nightmare Magic Cube are mostly from the Immortal Rhythm Nether Sky Realm, with only two to three out of ten being from the Immortal Venerable Realm.

For Immortal Venerables of the Nine Days, heading to Nightmare City is something that needs careful consideration, as they would analyze gains and losses with caution. Yuantong Immortal Venerable had the Nightmare Magic Cube for a long time but never activated it to come to Nightmare City, eventually gifting it to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan’s entry into the Bai Family didn’t cause much of a stir.

But an event a few days later made the Bai Family somewhat restless.

The daughter of the Family Head, Bai Bingli, actually gave a Martial Hidden Order to the summoned Jing Yan!

Many outstanding members of the Bai Family never had the opportunity to obtain a Martial Hidden Order to enter the Martial Storage Tower, yet Bai Bingli casually gave the precious Martial Hidden Order to the outsider Jing Yan.

This infuriated many people.

Even many of the Bai Family’s higher-ups were troubled by this matter, with some even meeting with the Family Head Bai Wentai to inquire about it.

Due to the Martial Hidden Order, the Bai Family was in an uproar.

However, most members within the Bai Family are not actually surnamed Bai. Only a small portion are. The vast majority are external individuals who gradually became members of the Bai Family, such as Uncle Hai, also known as Mu Hai, one of the outstanding ones.

The reproductive ability of the Nightmare Clan is not as high as that of the cultivators of the Nine Days of Immortal Domain. In the Immortal Domain, the stronger the cultivator, the harder it is to have offspring, but weaker cultivators can relatively easily have offspring. However, even for weak cultivators in the Nightmare Clan, it is difficult to produce descendants.

The Bai Family Patriarch has only two children so far, Bai Zhu and Bai Bingli.

If powerful cultivators of the Nightmare Clan successfully have offspring, it is a grand occasion. For example, if Bai Wentai successfully had another child, the entire Iron Bay would know, and Bai Wentai himself would celebrate grandly.

If powerful cultivators of the Nightmare Clan produce offspring, the likelihood of these offspring having a Soul Technique aptitude is significantly higher. Both of Bai Wentai’s children have a Soul Technique aptitude, which is something very enviable. Bai Wentai himself doesn’t have a Soul Technique aptitude and isn’t a Soul Technique Practitioner.

Those members who aren’t surnamed Bai aren’t as resentful about Jing Yan receiving the Martial Hidden Order; they are relatively more peaceful.

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”Jing Yan, as long as you have this Martial Hidden Order, you can enter our Bai Family’s Martial Storage Tower.”

”Inside, you can choose a Soul Technique to cultivate.”

Bai Bingli handed the Martial Hidden Order to Jing Yan.

The reason Bai Bingli did this is not complicated; she considered her relationship with Jing Yan to be special. Jing Yan was summoned by her, invoking a subconscious desire to help him. Thus, she went to great lengths to acquire a Martial Hidden Order for Jing Yan. It’s not because she has romantic feelings for him.

Love at first sight exists, but not every woman falls for Jing Yan at first sight. Bai Bingli simply feels that if Jing Yan becomes powerful, she will be happy.

That’s all there is to it!

”Thank you, Lady Bing Li.” Jing Yan expressed gratitude with a smile.

”I’ve told you, just call me Bing Li.” Bai Bingli glared at Jing Yan.

”Alright, Lady Bing Li.” Jing Yan said.

”You...” Bai Bingli waved her fist at Jing Yan.

The following day, Jing Yan left his residence and headed towards the Martial Storage Tower.

The Martial Storage Tower belongs to the Bai Family and is located within the Bai Family Mansion. As Jing Yan walked over, his brow remained furrowed. Although the path wasn’t long, every Bai Family member he encountered cast hostile glances his way.

Some even spoke disrespectfully.

Frowning all the way, Jing Yan arrived near the Martial Storage Tower.

He just wanted to master the Soul Technique quickly and didn’t bother much about other matters.

”Who are you, boy?”

Not far from the Martial Storage Tower entrance, a burly man shouted at Jing Yan.

”I am Jing Yan, I wish to enter the Martial Storage Tower.” Jing Yan clasped his hands in greeting.

Although the man’s words were unfriendly, Jing Yan endured, as he wanted to enter the Martial Storage Tower and couldn’t afford to conflict with its guardians and lose the opportunity.

”You’re the summoned Jing Yan?”

”And you think you can enter the Martial Storage Tower?”

”Get lost quickly, this isn’t a place for you.” The burly man waved his hand at Jing Yan, glaring.

”I have a Martial Hidden Order.” Jing Yan took out the Martial Hidden Order.

”I don’t care if you have a Martial Hidden Order! Boy, if you don’t want to get beaten, hurry up and leave. I’m here, and I won’t let you step into the Martial Storage Tower.” The burly man shouted.

At this moment, Jing Yan’s gaze darkened.

”You aren’t a guardian of the Martial Storage Tower?” Jing Yan asked.

Seeing the man at the entrance of the Martial Storage Tower earlier, he instinctively thought he was a guardian. But seeing him refuse the Martial Hidden Order now...?

”Hmph, why do you care!” The burly man’s voice lowered.

He certainly wasn’t a guardian of the Martial Storage Tower. What place is the Martial Storage Tower that he could guard it? He was here solely to make things difficult for Jing Yan.

”Since you’re not the guardian, my entry into the Martial Storage Tower has nothing to do with you. You can step aside.” Jing Yan said coldly, then continued forward.

”Stop!” The burly man’s aura condensed, and he shouted explosively.

At this moment, quite a number of figures had arrived nearby, witnessing the scene with strange expressions.

A show was brewing.

”He’s the cultivator summoned by Lady Bing Li?”

”Yes, that’s him!”

”So... Kui Xiang is going to cause trouble for him now?”

”Kui Xiang’s prowess is formidable; he’s fought Young Master Bai Zhu for quite a while. Haha, if Jing Yan fights him, he’s in for a tough time!”

There was laughter as these people whispered among themselves.