Otherworldly Desert Dust

Chapter 264 - 219: Second Sister Cai Lan

Wind Marquis’s gaze was sharp as a torch, and his eyes never strayed from Wu Hen’s figure.

He was observing, and also waiting.

After a long while, that subtle, almost imperceptible, mysterious factor began to fade from Wu Hen, which caused a flicker of disappointment in the eyes of the Wind Marquis.

Shifting his gaze, the Wind Marquis dispelled his intense aura, glanced at the people of Red Port kneeling before him, and then showed a hint of boredom.

Flapping his coat, he took steps forward and left the area.

"Waiting specifically until Lord Wu Hen had defeated Jiao Liecheng and Liang Shou to show up, this is about establishing authority," someone remarked.

"Exactly, it’s telling us who really rules Red Port," another added.

"The strength of a Marquis is indeed terrifying, and he must be First-class Heavenly Brilliance."

"Now, this Wu Hen must be put in his place. Given his brash actions in Red Port before, he must have caught the attention of the Marquises long ago."

Having witnessed the extraordinary power of the Marquis, the people began discussing animatedly.

...

Returning to the Holy Sect’s Maple Forest Courtyard, a few loved maids became particularly enthusiastic.

Especially Yang Qin, who felt a bit guilty. If it hadn’t been for her issues, such a mess would not have ensued.

"Are you hurt?" Yang Qin asked.

"Don’t worry, I’m fine. That guy was just trying to give me a warning," Wu Hen waved his hand dismissively.

"My Lord, the Marquises in Red Port have ruled for many years, and their power has always been a mystery. But the elders of our True Martial Floating Land have indicated that these Marquises might be comparable to the Masters of the Totem Sacred Sect," Liang Xiangyue commented.

She had been in Red Port slightly longer and naturally heard some rumors.

Wu Hen shook his head upon hearing this.

It was unlikely.@@@@

Just being First-class Heavenly Brilliance could not have put such immense pressure on him now.

The feeling Wu Hen got was more like that of Liu Mengying after Ascension, an existence elusive and difficult to contend with!

However, what Wu Hen couldn’t understand was, if the other party had already ascended to the Hua Chen Realm, why stay in this godforsaken Red Port?

What magical mines could make an ascended being stay here all year round??

"You all should divide up the tributes from various forces and enhance your strength quickly. I’ve felt something off about this Red Port from the first day I stepped in; it’s always good to have more self-protection," Wu Hen told Yang Qin.

Yang Qin, Liang Xiangyue, and Gao Yu Yan all smiled upon hearing this; their abilities were not weak, only lacking resources. If they could receive monthly supplies necessary for their Evolution Chain Gate like the Holy Sect Disciples, they certainly wouldn’t be inferior to those so-called superior races.

"What do you need, my Lord?" Liang Xiangyue asked.

"I only need high-quality Spiritual Meat and rare metals. It’s a pity that resources are actually quite scarce in Red Port, as one can tell from the tributes brought by everyone," Wu Hen said.

"Indeed, if we could leave Red Port, none of us would really wish to stay here. Red Zhe is just too dangerous; obtaining a pure Yuan You from them comes at a large cost."

"We’ll just cultivate slowly; I am still growing after all," Wu Hen said.

"Cai Ni, I’ve already reached the Holy Golden Blood. Could you please tell me how I might advance to Holy Child?" Wu Hen asked.

"This..." Cai Ni hesitated, her gaze unconsciously drifting towards the attic where her master meditated, as if she needed permission from Master Cai Huang before she could reveal the method of promotion to Wu Hen.

"Look at you, usually calling me ’brother’ so affectionately. But in the end, you still consider me an outsider, right? It’s understandable, after all, I’m a bastard, distinct in status from you all." Wu Hen strategically retreated to manipulate Cai Ni’s psyche.

Sure enough, hearing such words from Wu Hen, Cai Ni’s eyes revealed a hint of panic, and she quickly shook her head and defended herself, "It’s not like that, actually... actually, the Spirit Key to becoming a Holy Child is not in father’s hands."

"Oh, then whose hands is it in?" Wu Hen inquired.

"We disciples from outside branches couldn’t possibly know such things. However, if brother truly intends to rise further, you will definitely need a higher backing," Cai Ni said.

"A higher backing?" Wu Hen appeared puzzled.

Wasn’t Master Cai Huang theoretically his greatest backing at the moment?

If even he didn’t know what the Spirit Key for promotion was, then the Red Port Saint Sect’s value for utilization wasn’t that great.

"Do you still remember Cai Lan?" Cai Ni whispered, as if afraid someone might overhear.

Wu Hen scratched his head...

Who was that person?

As an impostor, Wu Hen really didn’t know who this Cai Lan was.

Fortunately, Wu Hen was good at deducing.

Since she also had the surname Cai, chances were high she was a sibling, and from the name, it seemed to be a girl, while Cai Ni and he were the youngest.

"Cai Lan, my sister?" Wu Hen feigned surprise.

"Yes, when you were little, your second sister took good care of you," Cai Ni said.

Wu Hen stroked his chin.

It seemed not everyone related to this host was nefarious; there was one who actually took good care of him.

"But if even Master cannot obtain the Spirit Key for promotion, how could my second sister possibly manage it?" Wu Hen asked in stride.

"Second sister is clever and talented and is already a prominent figure in the Holy Sect. She now manages a Holy State in the Divine Realm. Spirit Keys are not rare items for her..." Cai Ni’s voice was still very low.

"Oh~~" Wu Hen’s eyes also started to move.

Cai Ni was young, somewhat clever but not overly so.

Many of her thoughts were actually quite easy to predict, especially the way she mentioned her second sister Cai Lan so casually, seemingly digging a little trap for him to fall into.

"Since second sister used to treat me well, and now my strength is continually rising, if I align with her, wouldn’t it be easy for me to become a significant figure?" Wu Hen immediately followed up with Cai Ni’s words.

Upon hearing this, Cai Ni almost tiptoed in excitement...

Earlier, her father said her brother had become astute, and she had been somewhat skeptical.

Now, she wholeheartedly agreed!

Yes, it was absolutely necessary to align with her second sister. If they did, why would they still need to wander in this desolate land??