Lord of the Desert

Chapter 406 Out of tune

The sun is rising in the sky.

After Yan Xingjin was defeated, he was too embarrassed to stay any longer and left in disgrace.

But the crowd did not disperse and was still waiting for the next three lists.

Hong Fan hadn't been part of such a fun event for a long time, so he stayed with his companions.

At noon, the three lists were released.

There is no change in the Martial Saint on the Heavenly Ranking.

The names of Feng Jianke and Feng Mubai are missing from the Earth Ranking, and the top of the list is replaced by the White Tiger Sect's leader, "Sharp Blade Master" Jiang Huaqi.

In comparison, the changes in the Tianjiao List are huge.

First, “Little Dou Emperor” Qu Luoyi topped the list due to his innate six-harmony cultivation, followed by “Shuofeng” Shen Yubo who was removed from the list after turning twenty-four.

Later on, Feng Tianqing dropped to 78th place, while Tang Xingqing rose to 88th place.

In addition, there is a rare star god in the top ten of the list.

[Tenth on the Tianjiao List: 'Lingbo Yu' Yin Wuxiang, a native of Zhanzhou, the master of the star 'Si Wuxie', in March of the 30th year of Yu Zhenghe, he stepped on the sea and defeated the alien race...]

Hong Fan once read about the star "Si Wuxie" in the book "Research on Star Gods of All Dynasties" kept in the Zhangwu Academy in Xijing. Its power is to intervene in the movement of material systems through thoughts, similar to telekinesis.

As for Hong Fan himself, he was ranked fifty-seventh, only four places away from the last one, Xiantian Erhe.

For a "newcomer" who has just entered the Xiantian realm, this is undoubtedly a very high evaluation.

But since everyone present knew that he had broken through two levels of the Sutra in a row and witnessed with their own eyes how Yan Xingjin was easily defeated, this ranking seemed outdated.

"I have been practicing Xiantian Erhe for a year and a half. After seeing Chisha's performance just now, I also feel that it is difficult to say that I will definitely win."

On the upper floor of the Whale Riding Guest House, Shen Yubo spoke solemnly.

"Now his actual ranking is probably enough to make it into the top 40..."

He let out a long breath, which sounded a bit desolate and sad.

That night, Hong Pan arranged a grand banquet in his mansion and invited many distinguished guests to formally celebrate Hong Fan's return and today's great victory.

At the banquet, there were senior officials from the Provincial Government, capable officials from the Ministry of Justice, several famous figures from the Western Capital, and senior members of wealthy families such as the He family.

This time, Hong Fan sat at the head of the main table surrounded by many stars.

As they drank and chatted, everyone no longer viewed him as a junior, but a serious martial arts master.

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Two days later, it was the second day of August.

The sky was high and the clouds were light, and golden light illuminated the cities and mountains of Liangzhou.

Hong Fan went out early in the morning, set up a sand pier in the south of the city and headed northwest. After more than a quarter of an hour, he arrived at Tianpeng Mountain.

He went there to buy the Wheel-Turning Pill.

The Shura Sect's secret elixir, first grade, can be used to reduce the loss of the upper limit of true essence by changing the practice method.

At the gate of Shura Sect, Hong Fan dispersed the sand wings and walked up the mountain. He found the receptionist at Lezhiyuan and explained his purpose.

Unfortunately, things didn't go well.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Hong, the existing stock has already been sold."

The receptionist bowed and smiled respectfully.

"Other elixirs in the sect are easy to make, but the quality of the Wheel-turning Pill is unstable. Usually, you have to wait in a long line. I don't know when the new batch will be available."

He explained.

"Of course, it's for ordinary people. If you want it, you'll be given priority. How about I send someone to deliver it to Xijing Mansion when the next batch of pills is ready?"

Hong Fan could see the receptionist's nervousness.

He never liked to make things difficult for others, so he nodded in agreement.

The receptionist was relieved to see that the famous Chisha was so reasonable. He first said that the pomegranate tree inside the gate had very sweet fruits, and then said that there was also this year's new tea. He insisted on getting some.

The Shura Sect had few members, so once he left, Hong Fan had to wait alone.

At this time, a noble father and son came in. Seeing that the yard was empty with only one outsider, they found a chair in the house and sat down.

"Are you here to buy elixirs as well?"

the father of the two asked.

Hong Fan nodded.

"Wheel Pill?"

He observed the expression and asked again.

This man is dressed in silk and satin, and judging from his temperament, he should be a wealthy businessman.

Hong Fan nodded again.

"What a coincidence, we are here to get the Wheel Pill."

The wealthy businessman smiled and pretended to be calm while sitting on the Zen chair.

His son smiled brightly.

"This pill is of extremely high quality and in very limited quantities. Even ordinary people with money can hardly wait for it. If my father wasn't familiar with the head of the Foreign Affairs Institute, I don't know how long I would have to wait."

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs he mentioned was Yuan Lingxue.

With Hong Fan's current realm, he could clearly sense that the martial arts of these two people were shallow, one had mastered the low level, and the other had mastered the high level. He had no interest in responding and stood up and left.

Seeing Hong Fan's reaction, the young man felt victorious and became even more complacent.

After leaving Lezhiyuan, Hong Fan went straight down the mountain.

It stands to reason that since it is a rare visit to Shura Sect, he should at least visit a few good friends.

But this time, not only Yuan Lingxue was out, Qu Luoyi was not there either - Hong Fan had heard a few days ago that he had broken through to the innate six combinations three months ago, and he had been showing off in the sect every day, but the more he showed off, the more bored he became. Suddenly one day, he had a whim and went out alone.

Since there was nowhere to go, Hong Fan simply went back home.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he got out of the mountain gate, he saw a sloppy young man coming up with his clothes open and his arms swinging.

With this wonderful and ambiguous temperament, who else could it be but Qu Luoyi?
When the two met here, they were both stunned.

Then, Qu Luoyi smiled approvingly.

"What a coincidence! If I had come back a quarter of an hour later, wouldn't you have made a wasted trip?"

He came up and put his arm around Hong Fan's shoulders affectionately, then led him up the mountain.

The two walked side by side for several hundred meters. Qu Luoyi exchanged pleasantries casually, but his pair of black eyes moved around in his eye sockets, first glancing at Hong Fan's empty hands, and then glancing at his waist.

"what happened?"

Hong Fan asked.

"Let me see where it is."

Qu Luoyi returned.

"Where is what?"

Hong Fan didn't understand.

“A gift!”

Qu Luoyi said unhappily.

"You come to congratulate me on topping the Tianjiao Ranking, how can you not bring a gift?"

He said this with confidence, with an expression that said, "Where is your emotional intelligence?"

[But I’m not here to congratulate you…]

Hong Fan was speechless. But with his emotional intelligence, he couldn't say anything that would offend his friend.

Thinking of Qu Luoyi's usual not-so-bright appearance, he was silent for a moment before taking out two hundred taels of silver.

"Here, buy yourself something delicious."

"Good brother, I accept the gift. I'll let you treat me to a brothel next time!"

Qu Luoyi took the money quickly, put it on his belt, and became more energetic.

Hong Fan listened to his nonsense and couldn't understand what "asking you to treat me" meant for a long time. In the end, he just thought of it as visiting the zoo and paying to feed wild boars.

The two returned to the yard and sat down.

Qu Luoyi proudly talked about the process of breaking the sixth combination of the innate realm, but he felt bored after a few words.

"Hong Fan, do you feel something is wrong?"

He asked tentatively.

"What's wrong?"

Hong Fan frowned and looked at him.

"Your attitude is wrong, too casual. I'm the one sitting opposite you, but I'm number one on the Tianjiao list!"

Qu Luoyi raised one leg, hugged his knees and raised his head.

"What's the big deal? I'll be like that in three or four years."

Hong Fan replied calmly, Of course.

Qu Luoyi suddenly put down his legs and opened his mouth to refute, but after a moment of silence, he closed it.

He himself did not quite believe that the person in front of him could not be at the top of the list of geniuses.

"Oh, that's boring."

Qu Luoyi leaned back in the armchair.

"Then guess what I went out for this time?"

"I won't guess."

Hong Fan didn't give face.

Qu Luo didn't want to say anything because of the situation, but after holding it in for a while he couldn't help it.

"I'm going to look for the previous top-ranked Tianjiaos."

he said cheerfully.

"I will go to Zhanzhou to meet Chu Jiange first, then go east to find Lou Qianyu, and finally go north to find Kou Yong."

These three people are still in the innate six-harmony realm. Although they have been removed from the list, their cultivation is still on par with Qu Luoyi.

"What are you doing with them?"

Hong Fan asked.

"Fight! What else?"

Qu Luoyi returned.

"How is the result?"

Now Hong Fan became curious.

"Draw with Chu Jiange, win against Lou Qianyu, lose against Kou Yong."

Qu Luoyi curled his lips.

"I wanted to find Gu Yixin, but before I could catch up, I heard that he had left Yuanci. I thought I would get beaten up for nothing if I went there. I'm not stupid, so I just came back."

Hong Fan laughed when he heard this.

"So what about them?"

This is not a question about martial arts.

"It's just ordinary."

Qu Luoyi smacked his lips.

"Chu Jiange was like a mute and didn't say a word for a long time. Lou Qianyu was slow to do anything and just kept grinning. Kou Yong was as handsome as me, but he was a little weird."

Hong Fan was simply shocked.

Who could make Qu Luoyi feel out of place?
He scratched his head for the last time, feeling it was unimaginable.

"By the way, you also killed a king?"

Qu Luoyi freed his mind and thought about other things.

"It's just a convenience, not worth mentioning."

Hong Fan waved his hand in reply.

This time it was Qu Luo Yixu's turn to look at him.

The room was silent for a moment.

"Alas, both Hejian and Langya have Martial Saints residing in the world, so they can only be surpassed by you."

Qu Luoyi sighed and felt a little worried.

【What is there to compare with in this matter? 】

Hong Fan was puzzled and suddenly wanted to meet the legendary "Liuyun" Kou Yong.

"correct."

He suddenly remembered the important business he had not completed today, and took out another eight hundred taels of silver and folded it in his hand.

Qu Luo was about to take the money but was stopped by Hong Fan.

“This money is not a gift.”

Hong Fan said.

"I came here this time, uh, first, to see you, and second, to buy a Wheel Pill on the way - I plan to switch to a new technique."

"But we don't have any stock of the Wheel Pills right now, and we're not sure when the new batch will come out. I'd like to ask you to keep an eye on them - one pill costs about 600 taels, and the rest is your hard work fee."

He let go after he finished speaking.

Qu Luoyi took the money and slapped it on the table, his two flowing eyebrows raised up.

"You should have told me this earlier. I'll go ask for you right now. With our relationship, I can't let you lose face!"

As he said this, he stood up and strode out of the yard and went to the alchemy room.

Not long after, Qu Luoyi came back with his head held high and put a beautifully packaged wooden box on the table.

"This is a Wheel Pill, it's done."

He said proudly.

This result was beyond Hong Fan's expectations - he thought that the little Dou Emperor was usually not serious, but he was indeed reliable when something happened.

The big matter was settled, and Hong Fan happily went to the main gate of Shura Sect. On the way, he passed by Lezhiyuan and saw the receptionist inside who was sweating profusely while explaining to the father and son.

"I really don't know how to explain this... I had just put down the Wheel Pill in the alchemy room when Senior Brother Qu strode in, paid six hundred taels of silver in front of me, and took the box away!"

"I am too weak to stop him..."

After hearing this, the father and son no longer had the calmness they had before, and became as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

Seeing this, Hong Fan shrank his neck and quickly ran away.

(End of this chapter)