Dashing Student

The battle in the Ten Thousand Butterflies Valley determined life and death.

Chen Nan sheathed the Demon Suppressing Sword and retrieved the relic.

This time, the remnant soul within the relic was eliminated, leaving only the inheritance of Monk Chengming, which could be accepted without hesitation.

Chen Nan didn't forget Xu Wencheng's storage bag either, as he had plenty of treasures being Master Xuanming's disciple.

Especially that Eighth Grade Turtle Shield that could defend against attacks from a Peak of Foundation Establishment cultivator, which made him ecstatic.

After gathering everything, he didn't have the time to check and set Xu Wencheng on fire, scattering his ashes before limping away.

The anomaly at the Ten Thousand Butterflies Valley aroused the curiosity of numerous cultivators, who rushed to check, discovering that the valley had vanished, replaced by a massive chasm.

The chasm was charred black inside, hinting at the immense power of the explosion.

Strangely, they found no bodies there, neither Xu Wencheng's nor Chen Nan's.

However, they all understood that if Xu Wencheng had won, he would have returned to Ten Thousand Beasts City, but his disappearance made it apparent that he was defeated.

News of Chen Nan's victory spread through Ten Thousand Beasts City like wildfire.

Especially as time passed, and Xu Wencheng never reappeared, further confirming the rumors.

The trio of Mo Yan was handed over to several direct disciples of the Yunxiao Sect and some cultivators invited by Xu Wencheng.

With the title of Master Xuanming's disciple, it was easy to find strong helpers.

But when the news of Xu Wencheng's death came, they panicked.

Still hoping against hope, they waited for more than half a month without seeing any sign of Xu Wencheng.

At last, they believed Xu Wencheng died at Chen Nan's hands and dared not hold Mo Yan and his companions any longer, releasing them instead.

They even faced Mo Yan and the others with servility.

"Friend Mo, we were forced, please don't blame us, and look after us in the future."

Xu Man snorted coldly: "You were clearly trying to please Xu Wencheng, and now that he's dead, you're afraid of offending Chen Nan!"

Though imprisoned, no one dared to harm them, allowing them to receive news from outside.

Mo Yan felt a flood of emotions, initially believing he would die at Xu Wencheng's hands, but Chen Nan not only returned but also killed Xu Wencheng, which was astonishing.

Yet it seemed natural when it came to Chen Nan.

"Everyone, I know you were compelled, so from now on, let's let bygones be bygones."

After all, he still needed to live in Ten Thousand Beasts City and didn't want to make many enemies.

Seeing Mo Yan make such a statement, the Yunxiao Sect's disciples and other cultivators sighed with relief.

At least Chen Nan wouldn't come looking to cause trouble for them.

Now merely thinking of Chen Nan made their scalps tingle, as he seemed like a monster who could kill Golden Core Stage cultivators.

The Flame Demon's reputation is well-deserved!

Mo Yan and his companions were released and awaited Chen Nan's return, yet there was no sign of him.

"Isn't Chen Nan coming back?"

Mu Wanqing gazed at the city gate, her eyes red, speaking with some melancholy.

"Yes, he was never one of us," Mo Yan replied slowly.

Xu Man snorted coldly: "Heartless man, let him die out there! I won't miss him!"

While knowing in their hearts that meeting again might never happen, which was good for them since Xu Wencheng was Master Xuanming's disciple.

If a Nascent Soul Old Monster pursued it, they'd die ten thousand times.

Yet their hearts held a small hope.

At night, they returned to their residence.

Mu Wanqing entered her room and was suddenly stunned.

"What's wrong?"

Mo Yan and Xu Man peeked into the room.

They saw the corpse of a White Tiger Demon Beast lying peacefully on the floor.

It was the Thunder Wing White Tiger Chen Nan had hunted!

"He's back!"

Even Mo Yan, a man, couldn't help but feel emotional.

His happiness came not from acquiring a valuable demon beast carcass, but from Chen Nan not forgetting them.

Mu Wanqing burst into tears; the days of waiting finally ended.

"Hmph, smelly man, who wants this stinky carcass!"

Xu Man also teared up, though she remained stubborn.

...

Meanwhile, a guest arrived at Myriad Phenomena Commerce.

In a second-floor private room, commerce manager Sang Sanniang looked at the man before her with a smile.

Compared to their first meeting, he was sharper, his gaze deeper.

"You're alive, I knew I was right about you."

It was Chen Nan.

Although he had killed Xu Wencheng, he was seriously injured and needed a place to recover before returning.

He hadn't expected Ten Thousand Beasts City would be abuzz with rumors about him, and the Flame Demon's title would grow.

This amused and distressed him, as the more prominent he became, the angrier Master Xuanming would be, potentially leading to unpredictable consequences.

In short, he had to leave Ten Thousand Beasts City soon.

Thus, Chen Nan went to Myriad Phenomena Commerce, planning to sell his excess spoils for useful cultivation resources.

Removing his hood, Chen Nan smiled wryly: "Even I didn't think I'd survive, yet you had faith in me, Miss Sang?"

"You don't have a short life," Sang Sanniang chuckled, "Visiting Myriad Phenomena Commerce this time, are you planning to leave?"

"Yes, I killed Master Xuanming's disciple, he's bound to retaliate," Chen Nan shook his head and waved his hand, causing a vast pile of items to fall to the floor.

There were spiritual artifacts, various materials, and demon beast corpses, almost reaching the ceiling.

Just seeing these items revealed how many battles Chen Nan endured in Wuyin Forest.

"Please trouble Miss Sang to exchange all of these for elixir pills, spirit stones, and a few spirit talismans."

"No problem."

Sang Sanniang agreed without hesitation, not even glancing at the items Chen Nan had produced, instead staring intently at his face.

"Besides these, I want to make a deal with you."

"Oh?" Chen Nan was surprised and asked, "What kind of deal?"

Sang Sanniang's eyes burned; she leaned forward slightly: "I want you to be my Dao companion!"

Pfft!

Chen Nan spat out the tea he just drank, staring in shock at Sang Sanniang, only to find her expression extremely serious.

"You... you're crazy?"

Sang Sanniang chuckled: "I'm not crazy, nor am I joking."

"Of course, it would only be in name; I won't interfere in your affairs. I just need to use your name."

"For this, I'm willing to pay a certain price."

Chen Nan suddenly realized he was to be a shield.

After thinking it over for a while, he looked at Sang Sanniang suddenly.

"Alright, I agree, but my condition is... you!"