It wasn’t just Elder Yu Jian who entered—those outer sect disciples who came to watch the commotion followed in as well.
Normally, they had to pay for a ticket to get into the Beast Taming Garden, but today, they got in for free.
They had to admit, tagging along with Elder Yu Jian really did come with perks.
Of course, Elder Yu Jian had no idea he’d been turned into a free ticket scalper by the crowd behind him.
Dressed in a pristine white Daoist robe, his aura was extraordinary, exuding an immortal-like elegance with the bearing of a true Daoist master.
In contrast, Su Bai—who looked at least a hundred years younger—was wearing a gray linen robe.
He looked thin and frail, with a wrinkled old face, scruffy beard, leaning on a broken cane, and even had toes sticking out of his worn-out shoes. This wasn’t what a Qi Refining Realm cultivator from the Azure Cloud Sect’s outer sect should look like—he looked more like a beggar.
Elder Yu Jian, seeing Su Bai like this, almost began doubting his own perception of reality. With that appearance, just hand him a bowl and he’d be on the streets begging. Even rats would feel bad and bring him rice in fear he might starve.
And this man supposedly used a True Divine Flame Talisman? If he could produce a cabbage, that would already be a miracle.
Elder Yu Jian couldn’t believe it, but he also knew his nephew wouldn’t dare lie to him.
“So, you’re Su Bai? The old menial laborer who just joined the outer sect?” Elder Yu Jian asked slowly, his tone cold and authoritative. His years as an elder had naturally shaped him into a figure of imposing stature. Normally, any outer sect disciple faced with such a demeanor would be frightened into silence.
“That’s right, I am. And I know you too!” Su Bai chuckled, already prepared to dig up Elder Yu Jian’s dirty past.
When Su Bai had first arrived at the Azure Cloud Sect decades ago, he’d seen this man.
Back then, Elder Yu Jian was only an inner sect disciple who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
To be fair, the guy was quite handsome. Not to mention, he had secretly taken a Youth Retaining Pill, so his appearance was well-maintained.
It was thanks to that face that he’d become an outer sect elder—because by cultivation alone, he wasn’t qualified.
“I remember you well, Elder Yu Jian!” Su Bai said with a grin. “Sixty years ago, you hooked up with your master’s widow and had an ambiguous relationship with your late master’s wife.”
“You really don’t like taking detours, huh? Looking back now, I was just too young to understand how brilliant your move really was.”
Though Su Bai spoke with a smile, every word stabbed like a knife.
Elder Yu Jian was fuming internally, cursing Su Bai for being a nosy old bastard. Digging up that moldy, ancient gossip was just too despicable.
The crowd of outer sect disciples gasped in unison.
This gossip was explosive!
They had always thought Elder Yu Jian’s wife was his original partner—who would’ve guessed she was once his master’s widow?
Was this what it meant to live in the inner city? You folks sure knew how to play.
Even Elder Yu Jian’s face flushed red.
Though he had thick skin, being exposed like this was still a blow to his prestige. Even Gao Feng gave him a look—wanting to ask but not daring to speak. Still, his eyes were clearly burning with gossip.
“Shut your mouth! You dare slander an outer sect elder with such nonsense—do you admit your guilt?” Elder Yu Jian shouted in rage and humiliation, striking with a palm.
A massive white palm formed in the sky and came crashing down toward Su Bai. The strike was filled with fury and left a deep crater in the ground.
Unfortunately for him, though the ground cracked, Su Bai stood there completely unharmed. A golden light shimmered around him—clearly the work of a powerful artifact.
“He actually blocked my strike? That old guy really does have something valuable on him!” Elder Yu Jian was surprised, but not angry. Instead, this confirmed his suspicion—this trip was going to be worth it.
A sly glint flashed in the elder’s eyes. If he could capture Su Bai and interrogate him slowly, he might be able to extract even more treasures.
“A mere outer sect disciple dares challenge authority? I’ll take you back for discipline today!”
“You may be an outer sect elder, but you belong to Spirit Sword Peak. I’m part of the Beast Taming Garden. You have no authority over me!” Su Bai snapped back without giving an inch. Get faster updates on NovelPing.
At this point, Su Bai realized something was wrong.
At first, when he saw Gao Feng bring this man over, he thought it was just to settle a personal grudge. But now, it was clear the old guy wanted to abduct him. The greedy glint in Elder Yu Jian’s eyes said it all.
Trying to take Su Bai away?
That wasn’t something just anyone could do. Su Bai might keep a low profile, but that didn’t mean he’d let himself be bullied.
“You think your words hold power? You don’t have that right!” Elder Yu Jian sneered coldly.
A terrifying pressure radiated from his body as he slowly rose into the air—without using any technique.
Only Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators could fly unaided. The oppressive aura descended, forcing the nearby outer sect disciples to back away, unable to withstand it.
Even the spirit beasts in the Beast Taming Garden roared and growled restlessly—they too sensed the danger of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.
Only Su Bai remained calm. He didn’t activate the Vajra Bracelet’s golden light again. Instead, he unleashed the Chaos Fire Seed within him. The high-level chaotic aura enveloped his body, allowing him to resist the elder’s suppression with ease.
Hovering in the air, Elder Yu Jian suddenly sensed something was wrong.
Normally, a 3rd stage Qi Refining Realm outer sect disciple would’ve been forced to kneel under such pressure. But this old man below showed no fear at all—this was unnatural.
Just then, a loud roar rang out.
A flying tiger burst from its cage, wings spread wide.
It was three meters long, its black body muscular and covered in bristle-like fur. Its massive wings stretched open, radiating majesty and power.
“Qiongqi!” Elder Yu Jian turned pale. He hadn’t expected to encounter such a terrifying beast in a place like the Beast Taming Garden.
This was an ancient ferocious beast!
No wonder the old man was so calm—he had the backing of an ancient Divine Beast!