Although Chen Nan lost all his cultivation within the forbidden land, he could clearly feel that the two old men riding dragon horses were not ordinary people. He believed his intuition would not be wrong.
Wen Ningyang's heart trembled fiercely. He never expected Chen Nan to say such a thing, which made his heart beat faster and a bitter smile appeared on his face: "Brother Chen, you've truly wronged me!"
"Our past matters are long over. How could I possibly trouble you again?"
"The reason I brought two masters with me is entirely to ensure our safety. After all, Lingxi Mountain is a place where cultivators gather. If ordinary people like us go there, we'll surely be looked down upon."
Chen Nan smiled: "You just want to ensure our safety?"
"Of course!" Wen Ningyang said with a serious expression.
"Then, let's get in the carriage!" Chen Nan said lightly, then took Xuan Qingniao's hand and got into the carriage.
Not a single word Wen Ningyang said could be trusted. Although he disguised himself well, Chen Nan could sense the disdain and killing intent in the eyes of the two old men as they looked at him. It was evident that they knew the purpose of this trip was him. Otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.
However, it didn't matter. He wasn't worried about those two old fellows anywhere. Unless they possessed a jade ring that could lift the restrictions of the forbidden land, they were nothing to fear. It was a pity that Chen Nan didn't see them wearing any jade rings.
This meant that upon reaching Lingxi Mountain, they would all be free from the influence of the forbidden land and their cultivation would be restored. This was also why Wen Ningyang planned a banquet at Lingxi Mountain. He intended to lure him there so that the two cultivators could kill him.
Only, he probably never dreamed that he himself was also a cultivator, and not a weak one at that.
After Chen Nan and the other two got into the carriage, the dragon horses let out a cry that sounded like a dragon's roar and rapidly galloped towards the west city. Even though Chen Nan and the others were sitting inside the carriage, they felt it was extremely stable. Once they left the city, the dragon horses' speed instantly soared. Chen Nan glanced roughly and estimated their speed to be at least a hundred kilometers per hour. This speed was absolutely outrageous.
"It's great to be rich. These dragon horses not only look cool but also run like the wind, and most importantly, they are exceptionally stable with no bumps at all," the fatty exclaimed with a slight smile. This was his first time riding a dragon horse, like a naive country bumpkin who had never seen the world suddenly riding a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce, feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
Wen Ningyang smiled: "It's nothing much. After all, things that can be solved with money are not problems!" He was indirectly flaunting the Wen family's wealth, hoping to gain Xuan Qingniao's attention. However, Xuan Qingniao completely ignored him, closing her eyes to rest after getting into the carriage. She wasn't foolish; she could feel the aggressive look in Wen Ningyang's eyes. This made her very displeased.
"Brother Wen, may I be so bold as to ask, are these dragon horses expensive?" the fatty asked curiously.
Wen Ningyang: "Dragon horses are divided into several levels, and each level has a different price. The ones we're riding are high-class dragon horses, each costing around a hundred thousand taels of gold!"
"A hundred thousand taels of gold? Damn, that's expensive!" the fatty clicked his tongue. If he had that much money, he wouldn't buy such a thing. Changing the subject, he couldn't help but ask, "Since dragon horses are so expensive, they must taste very good, right?"
Wen Ningyang's mouth twitched. Does your mind only think about food?
The fatty laughed heartily: "Just kidding, just kidding. Young Master Wen, you don't need to take it to heart." Changing the subject again, he asked, "Are the two old men following us very powerful?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Ningyang's face immediately showed a proud expression: "Of course not. Those two seniors are the benefactors of our Wen family. Each of them possesses cultivation at the middle stage of the Divine King realm. Anywhere in the entire Eastern Sang Kingdom, they are considered top experts."
"The Wen family truly has immense wealth and profound heritage!" the fatty exclaimed sincerely, never expecting that the two old men were actually cultivators of the Divine King realm. As Wen Ningyang just said, cultivators of the Divine King realm are not common.
Dada dada!
The rapid and powerful sound of hooves echoed in their ears. But for some reason, the sound of hooves suddenly disappeared. It was like a buzzing machine being suddenly stopped, and the sudden silence made one feel unaccustomed to it.
The fatty was greatly surprised: "What's going on?"
"Why don't you lift the curtain and see for yourself?" Wen Ningyang said with a faint smile.
The fatty instinctively lifted the curtain. At this moment, they had flown into the air, with clouds drifting beneath their feet as they rapidly flew towards the setting sun in the west. Wen Ningyang noticed the shock in the fatty's heart and smiled: "The Eastern Sang Kingdom is a forbidden land. Even saints would lose their cultivation there."
"Therefore, even if dragon horses have the innate ability to fly, they would lose their divine abilities. Now that we have left the coverage area of the forbidden land, they can naturally fly."
In fact, even before the dragon horses took flight, Chen Nan and Xuan Qingniao had felt their cultivation restored to its peak. The sudden return of what was lost was an extremely peculiar sensation. However, neither of them said much. Chen Nan was eager to see how Wen Ningyang would continue to show off.
Because the dragon horses flew in the air, the journey that should have taken an hour was shortened by half an hour. As night fell and stars hung high in the night sky, a brightly lit mountain peak came into view. Within the mountain were many exquisite pavilions and jade halls, with carved beams and painted buildings, grand and magnificent. From time to time, the calls of spirit birds and beasts could be heard. One could also see many figures flying towards the mountain from all directions on magical treasures. This was Lingxi Mountain, the sacred land where cultivators of the Eastern Sang Kingdom gathered.
After the dragon horses landed in the designated area, staff members from Lingxi Mountain enthusiastically stepped forward, brought a horse stool, and invited them into the hall.
"Prepare a larger room for us," Wen Ningyang said, with one hand behind his back, exuding an air of nonchalance and superiority. "Prepare today's banquet for us according to the divine-tier package." Lingxi Mountain only offered packages; à la carte dining was not allowed. The divine-tier package was the highest grade. A meal would cost at least fifty divine stones.
Upon entering a resplendent and ancient room, the fatty looked around as if he had entered a new world. Then, he turned to Wen Ningyang and said apologetically, "Young Master Wen, we could have just eaten something simple here. Why go for such a high-end treatment!"
A cold smile appeared on Wen Ningyang's face: "You fatso naturally don't have the qualifications to enjoy such a high-end package. The reason I'm splurging like this is mainly to ensure sister-in-law enjoys herself!" He then looked at Xuan Qingniao, his lewd smile no longer concealing his inner greed and desire!