Chapter 400 - Show the Door
The Legend of Futian
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Ye Futian had been practicing in White Jade Tower. The matrix made his cultivation much easier. These days, more and more people gathered in the tower. Strong cultivators kept checking in, preparing for the upcoming battle of the four strong forces.
Ye Futian and Yang Ting, as well as Yang Yi, were getting along very well with each other. Familiarity grew between them. Yang Yi and Yang Ting frequently visited Ye Futian in his courtyard. Other than some interesting news about the Barren State, they also discussed how to cultivate. Yang Ting found that Ye Futian knew a lot about this. While benefiting a lot from Ye Futian, Yang Ting began to be curious about Ye Futianâs strength.
Yang Ting was very gregarious in the tower. He had made many friends these days. Perhaps because their parents died early and they had to struggle to live, they were very good at making friends.
In the courtyard, Yang Yi and Ye Futian were chatting.
âBig Brother Ye, where are you from?â Yang Yi asked curiously.
Ye Futian was good-looking. Yu Sheng looked unusual. Ye Wuchen and Loulan Xue were also different from common people. She had presumed that Loulan Xue was Ye Futianâs girlfriend and called her sister. But Loulan Xue told her that she was just a maid, which surprised her.
âI come from a very distant place. In the east, there is a land isolated from the Barren State. Thatâs my hometown,â said Ye Futian.
âI have never left Yunyue City since I was born but you have been to so many places,â said Yang Yi with a smile. âBrother Ye, wonât your parents miss you?â
âMy parents?â Ye Futian smiled with embarrassment. âI donât know. To tell you the truth, I donât even know who they are.â
âAh...â Yang Yi said, startled, âIâm sorry, Big Brother Ye.â
âItâs okay. Perhaps they are very famous people and are enjoying their life now,â Ye Futian joked.
âDo you hate them?â Yang Yi asked.
âHate?â Ye Futian shook his head. âI have never thought about it. I donât think I hate them. Life is so wonderful. Iâve felt fervor, frustration and sadness. Everywhere I go, I experience a story. Life is so, isnât it?â
âYes.â Yang Yi nodded firmly. Looking at that bright and handsome face, Yang Yi thought that Ye Futian must be very optimistic.
âYang Yi, come to harass your Brother Ye again?â Yang Ting said, walking over.
âNo way, we were having conversation. You can ask Brother Ye.â Yang Yi grumbled.
Ye Futian smiled.
Yang Ting also laughed and shook his head. He turned to Ye Futian and said, âBrother Ye, all the towerâs rooms are already occupied. There are many other places full of people. It seems that the battle this time will be very fierce. Have you decided?â
âWe will join.â Ye Futian nodded. He had thought over this these days. They didnât have to show much strength in this battle. After defeating some people, they would get the Barren Stateâs map. They could decide where to go then, rather than wandering blindly in this place.
âGood. I have companions now.â Yang Ting smiled and nodded. âBrother Ye, whatâs your level? I need your information to sign up for you.â
âThe second level of Arcana Plane,â Ye Futian answered. On basic of this, he was confident that the third level was not far.
âOkay.â Yang Ting didnât make further comments. With Ye Futianâs age, this level was already very high but was not high enough to make him outstanding. But that was also because Ye Futian didnât start cultivation until fifteen which was comparatively late.
âIâm going to sign up for you now,â said Yang Ting.
âIâll go with you,â Ye Futian said.
âThatâll be even better.â Yang Ting nodded and then the line of people walked out of the court, heading for the wine house on the top of White Jade Tower.
More people gathered here than in the past few days. Yang Ting looked around but didnât see the White Jade Towerâs staff.
âPerhaps they are busy on other things. Letâs wait here for a while,â Yang Ting suggested. Ye Futian nodded and was about to find a seat when the Black Wind Eagle walked forward. There was the Blue Phoenix ahead. The Black Wind Eagle lifted its head high and looked at the Blue Phoenix disdainfully. Of course the Blue Phoenix would not stand with the Black Wind Eagleâs provocation. It tweeted constantly and some strong aura effused from it. Spectators around were interested in the two birds. Somebody laughed and murmured, âWhat an interesting eagle!â
âWho is its master? People who donât know might think it is a golden roc.â Many people there made fun of the Black Wind Eagle. How could it lift its head up high before a Blue Phoenix?
The Black Wind Eagle was seemly not very self-aware. Its proud eyes still looked at the Blue Phoenix lazily. Something dark flashed in its eyes. That Blue Phoenix kept tweeting as if it was really irritated.
Liu Lan, the owner of the Blue Phoenix, frowned. She and the Blue Phoenix could read each otherâs mind. She could feel that the Blue Phoenix seemed a little grumpy.
âGet back here!â Ye Futian shouted. Hearing his voice, the Black Wind Eagle instantly calmed down. It lowered its proud head and walked to rub against Ye Futian.
âYou think youâre powerful now?â Ye Futian knocked on the eagleâs head to warn it that this was not a date.
Ye Futian turned to Liu Lan and bowed his head slightly. âSorry about that.â
âYour eagle is really bold!â Liu Lan sneered. An eagle dared to provoke the Blue Phoenix. It wasnât just being bold. Her Senior Master had paid much effort to get her this young Blue Phoenix.
âNo, itâs just inexperienced,â Ye Futian said with a smile. The Fire Girl just nodded and didnât say anything else.
At this moment, a rustle came from people around the pubâs corner. They kept looking down curiously.
âItâs Sorcerer Wu.â Many people exclaimed. Hearing this, people were all stunned and hurried to look down over the edge.
âSorcerer Wu is also here now?â Yang Tingâs eyes flickered.
âWho is Sorcerer Wu?â Ye Futian was confused.
âWu is his surname. He is a very famous spell sorcerer. Nobody knows his real name, so people call him Sorcerer Wu. He is powerful to a horrible extent. Though he is only in the middle level of Arcana Plane, the whole Yunyue City knows his name. The forces all want him to join, but he refused them all. This time, he came to join the battle. Is he ready to join the Yunyue Merchant Union now?
Yang Tingâs curiosity was provoked. He stood up and suggested, âLetâs have a look.â
Ye Futian also stood up. From what Yang Ting had said, Ye Futian inferred that this must be a very talented sorcerer here. He wondered how strong the Sorcerer Wu would be.
Ye Futian walked to the corner and looked down. He saw a figure in a black cloak. He could see that this man was much younger than he thought. But his dress was just as strange as his name.
âEven Mr. Shang came to welcome him. Thatâs Sorcerer Wu!â Somebody exclaimed. Shang Qing and Shang Hai as well as the White Jade Towerâs other staff stood down there to welcome him.
âNo wonder we couldnât find them,â said Yang Ting.
In the distant sky, sword intent rolled over. People looked up and saw a figure riding a sword. He came very quickly and descended slowly.
âDuan Que, the Demon Swordsman, also came?â People were very surprised. With the two here, it seemed that the battle would be very vicious.
Sorcerer Wu and Demon Swordsman all came to help the Yunyue Merchant Union. The other three forces must have invited some top talents too.
âDuan Que, known as the Demon Swordsman, is very skilled in sword play. He is also very strong. The Yunyue Merchant Union is really one of the top forces. Much must have been spent to invite the two,â said Yang Ting.
Ye Futianâs group looked calm. They knew that every place had its top talents. Sorcerer Wu and the Demon Swordsman were two of them.
Shang Hai and his sister welcomed Sorcerer Wu and the Demon Swordsman into the White Jade Tower. People returned to their seats and continued their comments.
âBrother Ye, this battle might be more dangerous than before. Please be careful!â Yang Ting said to Ye Futian. Seeing the two here, he felt that this battle could be very vicious.
âI will.â Ye Futian nodded.
After a while, the pub suddenly became quiet. Some people came up from the stairs. Ye Futian turned around and saw Shang Hai and Shang Qing found good seats for Sorcerer Wu and the Demon Swordsman. They looked very hospitable. Some people of the White Jade Tower behind them walked up and looked around. They saw Ye Futian and walked to him.
âSir, do you live in the Qiuyue Court in the first floor?â the man asked him.
âYes.â Ye Futian nodded.
âSir, our White Jade Tower is full now,â the man said. âWe only offer reception to those who are willing to fight for the Yunyue Merchant Union. Therefore, could you move out? Iâm very sorry.â
Yu Sheng frowned and asked coldly, âWhat do you mean?â
Yang Ting and Yang Yi also looked displeased. âMy friends are also going to join the battle,â said Yang Ting.
âSorry, we donât accept any other applicants now,â the man said. Ye Futian knocked the table with his fingers. He glanced at Sorcerer Wuâs direction, knowing that this was because of their arrival.
âOkay, we will leave after finishing the drink.â Ye Futain didnât argue further.
âCould you pick up your luggage now?â
âWhat do you mean?â Ye Futian was vexed. âYou entered our room?â
Bang. Yu Sheng pounded the table, shattering it. He stared at the man coldly. They still lived there and those people couldnât wait to pack up their things to empty the room for the two?
Many people noticed things happening here. They showed some sympathy to Ye Futianâs group, but this was how it worked. The White Jade Tower was occupied. Someone had to leave so Sorcerer Wu and Demon Swordsman could settle down.
Shang Hai and Shang Qing walked over and stared at Yu Sheng. âSir, what do you mean?â
âWhat do I mean?â Yu Sheng sneered.
âItâs our wrong, but please understand us,â Shang Hai apologized.
âWe have paid enough spirit stones for next few days, isnât that right?â said Loulan Xue coldly.
âGive them the refund.â Shang Hai asked his staff to do so. That waiter seemly had everything prepared. He directly delivered Ye Futianâs group a bag.
âThatâs enough?â said Ye Futian lightly.
âNow youâre just looking for trouble,â Shang Hai scolded.
Beside him, Shang Qing smiled and said, âIf itâs not enough, I can give you more.â Then she walked out and dropped spirit stones before Ye Futianâs group, one by one.