700: Chapter 689: The Yunteng Family of Zang City 700: Chapter 689: The Yunteng Family of Zang City Zang City of the Yunteng Family was somewhat unfamiliar, but it was not unheard of.
Moreover, they were studying things like the Evil Gu, which sounded nefarious.
It did not leave a good impression.
The Yunteng Family was the Shangguan Family’s backing.
Compared to the Shangguan Family, they were not on the same level.
The Yunteng Family’s history was even more ancient and their foundations even more terrifying.
What made Ning Fan more apprehensive was that he still did not know the extent of their strength.
As long as it wasn’t above the True Origin Realm, Ning Fan was confident; but if they were like the unfathomable Shangguan Tenglong, then Ning Fan would truly have a headache.
Ning Fan and Huo Qiuran’s thoughts gradually shifted from their date to the Yunteng family.
“Qiuran, let me teach you a martial art,” Ning Fan said abruptly.
Unlike Xu Ruolan, Huo Qiuran had a foundation in martial arts, and Ning Fan couldn’t protect both of them since he didn’t have a cloning technique, which prompted his decision to teach Huo Qiuran.
With Huo Qiuran’s foundation in martial arts training, if he were to pass the Eight Zen Mantra on to her, it would at least significantly improve her strength and self-defense capabilities.
On hearing Ning Fan’s suggestion, Huo Qiuran thought for a moment.
She did not want to hold Ning Fan back, so she nodded her agreement without much hesitation.
“Alright, I will teach you the Eight Zen Mantra that my master passed on to me!”
After speaking, Ning Fan began to recite the Eight Zen Mantra’s mental method to Huo Qiuran verbally.
Huo Qiuran was intelligent and already had a martial arts foundation, so after Ning Fan recited it once, she had almost completely memorized it.
It was only part of the technique, but it was enough for Huo Qiuran to start practicing.
Ning Fan did not tell Huo Qiuran the rest of the Eight Zen Mantra’s mental method.
It was not due to mistrust but rather because, for the current Huo Qiuran, it was unnecessary and might even be superfluous.
Ning Fan had been training the Eight Zen Mantra for several years and had only recently mastered it.
To do so, he had taken the risk of severing his own meridians.
After imparting a portion of the Eight Zen Mantra’s mnemonic verse to Huo Qiuran, Ning Fan started to give her guidance, pointing out what she should be cautious of.
The Eight Zen Mantra, unlike ordinary mental methods and mnemonic verses, was a superior cultivation technique.
Even for Ning Fan, fully comprehending it had required a great deal of effort.
Although it was now only a portion, it was still enough for Huo Qiuran to assimilate for some time.
“Follow my movements…
never mind, let’s start tomorrow,” Ning Fan decided as he was about to demonstrate the movements, then realized that the clothes Huo Qiuran was wearing were not suitable for martial arts training and shook his head.
“Should I go change into another set of clothes?” Huo Qiuran also realized that her clothes were inconvenient for training purposes.
But Ning Fan shook his head.
There was no rush; besides, it was already late, and they could start training tomorrow morning.
“No need, let’s just rest for tonight,” Ning Fan suggested, but then he noticed Huo Qiuran’s cheeks blush slightly.
At first, Ning Fan found it strange, but he soon realized that he would be staying over for the night.
In theory, for their current relationship, sharing a bed wouldn’t be an issue, but Huo Qiuran was still shy.
“I’m going to take a shower,” she said without waiting for Ning Fan to respond.
Carrying a change of clothes, Huo Qiuran climbed the stairs and entered the bathroom.
Ning Fan blinked, feeling a bit restless.
Shortly after, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.
About half an hour later, Huo Qiuran emerged with damp hair, dressed in silk sleepwear.
Huo Qiuran looked exactly like a beauty fresh from the bath, her silk sleepwear carrying a translucent effect, her fair neck flushing with a rosy tint.
Through Huo Qiuran’s nightgown, Ning Fan could vaguely glimpse her exquisite figure.
“Go ahead.”
Huo Qiuran was pleased with Ning Fan’s gaze, as it was exactly this kind of look that proved she was attractive in his eyes.
Ning Fan nodded blankly, then headed into the bathroom.
After he had washed up and come out, Huo Qiuran had already returned to the room, and naturally, Ning Fan found his way to Huo Qiuran’s chamber.
The door to the room was left ajar, a clear invitation left for Ning Fan, with light still shining from within.
Huo Qiuran was sitting on the bed, waiting for Ning Fan’s arrival.
With a click, the door closed behind him, and Huo Qiuran looked at Ning Fan with anticipation.
Approaching the bed, Ning Fan embraced Huo Qiuran, turned off the light with a flick of his hand, and smelling the faint fragrance of her hair, Ning Fan’s mind grew dazed, his eyes filled with enchantment.
The two fell asleep in each other’s arms, feeling the warmth, touch of each other’s body, and did nothing else.
The room was quiet, still, and feeling the man beside her, Huo Qiuran felt a sense of peace and a fluttering heart.
The night was still long, yet very quiet, although nothing happened…
The next morning, Ning Fan and Huo Qiuran started practicing the movement techniques of the Eight Zen Mantra as planned in the backyard.
While the two were practicing the Eight Zen Mantra in Zang City, the Shangguan Family was embroiled in an ongoing dispute over some matters.
“Uncle, the other families are simply too bullying.
Do they really think our Shangguan Family is undefended?”
Standing before Shangguan Tanglong, Shangguan Yunyang bellowed with indignation.
Recently, although the return of Shangguan Tanglong to the Shangguan Family had temporarily calmed the turbulence in Jiangcheng, the situation of the Shangguan Family had not completely improved.
The other families in Jiangcheng were still aggressive, looking to knock down the Shangguan Family once and for all.
A cold glint flickered in Shangguan Tanglong’s eyes, but after a few seconds, he sighed with a sense of helplessness.
“Endure!”
With Shangguan Tenglong and the Object-Manipulating Twin Evils, among other experts, still recovering, they could only endure for now.
For the sake of the future of the Shangguan Family, they had to be patient!
But the word “endure” is easier said than done, and the people of the Shangguan Family, who had grown accustomed to being the overlords, found it hard to swallow their pride.
Right behind Shangguan Yunyang, there was an uproar of indignant clansmen.
“If they want a fight, then let’s fight!
Are we, the Shangguan Family, afraid of them?”
A hotheaded clansman shouted, instantly stirring the grand hall into a fervor.
Shangguan Tanglong’s expression twisted in conflict—he was proud to see the fighting spirit among his people, yet it was difficult for him to crush the enthusiasm of these young men.
In the past, which family in Jiangcheng would have dared to treat them with such disrespect, to humiliate the Shangguan Family like they were facing now?
But now, they had no choice.
The word “endure” expressed all the reluctance in Shangguan Tanglong’s heart, but they had to prioritize the bigger picture.
“This is just a temporary compromise.
Our Shangguan Family is still the overlord of Jiangcheng!”
Clap, clap, clap!
“Well said!”
As soon as Shangguan Tanglong finished speaking, someone began to applaud.