Jietian Peak, this mountain peak, where the Jietian Divine Tree appeared, was thus nad.
At the sa ti, this is the territory of the Nanhua Family.
It is said that the Jietian Peak used to be the cultivation cave of the founder of the Nanhua Family, the Nanhua Immortal.
By serendipity, he gained the recognition of the Jietian Divine Tree, received its inheritance, and ascended directly.
Before ascending, the Nanhua Immortal had admonished his clansn to protect this Jietian Divine Tree generation after generation.
Initially, the news of the Jietian Divine Tree quickly spread, and whether it was the Human Clan, the Demon Clan, or the Barbarian, all ca to fight for its treasures.
Unfortunately, they were repelled by the Nanhua Family, who were under the protection of the Jietian Divine Tree, resulting in a mutual loss for both sides.
Later, the Nanhua Family reached an agreent with various forces.
Every 60 years, the Jietian Divine Tree appears three tis, and each ti the Nanhua Family opens a hundred slots for Golden Core Realm prodigies to enter, whether from the Human Clan, Demon Clan, or Barbarian.
However, the condition is that each person must pay 30,000 Spirit Stones or treasures of equivalent value to gain a spot.
Moreover, anyone who receives the Jietian Divine Tree’s inheritance must stay for another 60 years, ostensibly to guard the Life Divine Tree but effectively serving as free labor for the Nanhua Family.
Thus, the Nanhua Family profits imnsely from the Jietian Divine Tree, rapidly expanding their strength. In terms of overall power, they are enough to challenge the Northern Dominator, Dragon Ascending Valley.
However, the successive heads of their family have had no ambition for expansion. They only make their presence known when the Jietian Divine Tree appears; otherwise, they remain reclusive.
Therefore, their overall heritage, while not weaker than any family in the Northern Territory and comparable to the Northern Dominator, Dragon Ascending Valley, is far less known than Dragon Ascending Valley.
Even other much weaker families and sects that are very active have more fa than the Nanhua Family.
If we must use three labels to describe the Nanhua Family, they would be: low profile, mysterious, powerful.
These three labels are also the impression they give to the world.
From Xin Qingxue’s words, Li Chen already had a rough understanding of the Jietian Divine Tree and the Nanhua Family that guards it.
By the ti they arrived at Jietian Peak, the foot of the mountain was already crowded with people. The three great races, the Human Clan, the Demon Clan, and the Barbarian, usually at each other’s throats, could now dine under the sa roof, showing a harmonious scene.
There was an inn here nad the Heavenly Ascension Tower, implying rising to the heavens in one step.
Of course, this was also owned by the Nanhua Family.
However, the prices here were thirty tis higher than in other places, undoubtedly steep.
Nonetheless, most who could co to the Extre North Land were prodigies, Holy Daughters of great sects and great families. These people certainly did not care about the prices.
When Li Chen and Xin Qingxue arrived at the Heavenly Ascension Tower, the first floor was bustling and already packed.
So they had to go to the second floor.
The prices on the second floor were overall three tis higher than the first, so there were relatively fewer people here.
Li Chen glanced around, found a few empty spots, and chose a seat by the window.
"What would you like to eat?"
As soon as Li Chen and Xin Qingxue sat down, a waiter, smiling, ran over.
Li Chen glanced at him and was surprised to find he was a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator.
Know that a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator is like a God Realm warrior on Earth. Even with the spiritual power revival on Earth now, such a being is a pillar and ruler of a region.
Yet here in the Heavenly Ascension Tower, he could only do odd jobs and serve tables.
The formidable heritage of the Nanhua Family was evident from this.
Li Chen looked at the nu, casually ordered a few dishes that seed palatable, along with a pot of Jade Liquid Imperial Wine from the Extre Ice Land.
He then handed the nu to Xin Qingxue, signaling her to choose sothing she liked.
However, Xin Qingxue, in an aloof manner, did not even look at it, as if too lazy to bother.
Li Chen waved his hand, indicating that was enough, and signaled the waiter to prepare it.
The waiter nodded with a smile and withdrew respectfully.
In less than half an hour, he returned with delicious dishes and the Jade Liquid Imperial Wine.
Li Chen gestured for Xin Qingxue to eat, but Xin Qingxue, with anger inside, shook her head and refused.
Li Chen didn’t insist. With the speed of a gust of wind, he devoured all the dishes completely clean.
During their ti in Snow Wolf Valley, even though the self-explosion of the Wolf Ancestor didn’t heavily injure Li Chen, it did affect him sowhat.
And these dishes, made from top-notch Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, helped restore his body and cultivation.
After eating and drinking, Li Chen called the waiter to settle the bill.
"Sir, the total is 1806 Spirit Stones; with a slight discount, you need to pay only 1800 Spirit Stones!"
Hearing that he spent 1800 Spirit Stones on a al, even the usually unruffled Li Chen couldn’t help but be shocked.
Nevertheless, he didn’t fuss over it and casually pointed to Xin Qingxue, saying, "Get the Spirit Stones from her!"
Xin Qingxue, deep in her thoughts, almost spat out in frustration upon hearing Li Chen.
She hadn’t touched a single dish or sip of wine, all consud by Li Chen alone; why should she pay?
Seeing Xin Qingxue glaring at him, Li Chen nonchalantly said, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and give them the Spirit Stones!"
"You..."
Before Xin Qingxue could finish her words, Li Chen domineeringly interrupted her.
"You what? Have you forgotten your identity?"
With Xin Qingxue grinding her teeth in fury but helpless, she reluctantly paid the bill.
Their commotion caught the attention of a young man in a brocade hat and marten fur coat.
This person was called Nanhua Jiang, the seventh young master of the Nanhua Family, but he was an utter playboy, indulging in all vices.
When his gaze swept over Xin Qingxue’s face, his eyes lit with a burning red glow, like a hungry wolf spotting a succulent lamb.
That face, that temperant, tsk tsk... simply perfect. Long and straight legs, skin like silk, how divine it would be to have her in bed?
As he thought more, he beca more excited, his cheeks flushed, blood boiling, eager to have his way with her right there.
The Nanhua Family had strict discipline, and this being the Extre North Land, aside from a few dependent villages and castles, there were few others here.
Most maids with so looks had already been monopolized by him. As for noble girls, he dared not think illicitly about them.
Now, with the Divine Tree showing signs and outsiders flocking, with nurous matters to handle, the family was too busy to supervise this playboy.
So, he enjoyed his leisure, hunting for delectable prey.
In previous days, relying on his status as the seventh young master of the Nanhua Family, he had lured several attractive foreign girls to his bed.
So were pursued by him, so threw themselves at him, and so were offered by their senior brothers or sisters for inside information about the Jietian Divine Tree.
But none could compare to this young girl today in looks and temperant.
Tsk tsk, a true seductress!
No, tonight, I must have her, savor her celestial beauty!
With this thought, he wiped the bright drool off his mouth and winked at a guard by his side.
This guard, familiar with Nanhua Jiang’s temperant, served him well for so ti.
Moreover, the won left by Nanhua Jiang often allowed him a taste.
Now, seeing Xin Qingxue’s exceptional beauty and air, he too harbored lustful intentions.
So, as soon as Nanhua Jiang signaled, he understood, imdiately heading toward Li Chen and Xin Qingxue...
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