Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

"Once the Blood Demon is fully revived, it will be a rank three great demon capable of rivaling the magnates of the Yin Yang Holy Realm," he said with a sense of urgency. "It's not just that my strength will be useless, but even that so-called Master Fanyin and the old Taoist monks we just saw, what use would they be? Do these fools not fear playing with fire and getting burnt?"

Recalling the mysterious Maiden Hong, Hou Yuxiao's face revealed a trace of apprehension.

From what he understood, that so-called Master Fanyin was at best slightly above the Grandmaster Realm, at the Three Realms of Yuan Dan cultivation level, similar to the old Taoist and old monks he had just seen. If that Maiden Hong were to fully recover, who then could stand against her?

"Worrying so much is pointless; when the sky falls, the tall will hold it up," he reasoned. "I've finished what I needed to do in Yunye County. Now to go to Wanyang County to gather some information, complete the last errand. There's still over a month until the Rakshasa Festival. Fourth Elder and Fifth Brother Hou Yuduan in Tongling County should be fine. I need to hurry back!"

Thinking of Fifth Brother Hou Yuduan, Hou Yuxiao sighed lightly, hesitance flashing in his gaze as he hastened toward Wanyang County City.

If everything was as he anticipated, Wanyang County should be bustling at this moment. With Ziqing Holy Sect on the easternmost side of Xuzhou and Leiyin Temple at the northernmost, both having arrived, then all the others concerned with the matter would surely have gathered in Wanyang County by now. Going there would definitely yield results.

The trip from Yunye County to the prefectural city was over eighty li. With his Grandmaster Realm cultivation, he didn't have to stick to the official roads. Bolstered by True Qi, and after several pauses, it took him just over an hour to arrive at Wanyang County City.

He couldn't use his real appearance this time. Hou Yuxiao disguised himself as Ren Feng, wrapped the Ape Demon Staff in a layer of coarse cloth, and masqueraded as an elderly martial cultivator, easily slipping into the city with a false road pass.

After asking a few passersby, he headed directly to the opulent inn in front of him. Looking up, the signboard with the bold characters for "Golden Wind and Drizzle Building" was striking.

The entire building covered about a hundred meters square, with seven floors, dragons, and phoenixes carved on the outer walls, flying eaves and arches all around. The aroma of wine drifting from inside was clearly that of expensive vintages. The flow of well-dressed patrons coming in and out was robust, with Warriors of the Gang Qi Realm being no rarity. Several among them had an aura on par with or even surpassing his own.

From this scene alone, one could discern the difference between Wanyang and Tongling County. The Shengxin Residence in Tongling County couldn't boast such a magnificent sight.

"This certainly is a fine establishment; only the rich or noble could dine here. No wonder those five rascals are so envious!" he mused.

After spending five or six days in a dilapidated temple, Hou Yuxiao had chatted with the orphans taken in by Wan Xiaolou and learned that their names were inspired by this building. Seeing the building now, he instantly understood the connection.

Hou Yuxiao entered with a light chuckle, and immediately, two servants came forward to greet him. He coughed lightly, and his aura vibrated slightly, causing a momentary hush on the first floor as all eyes shifted to him.

The demeanor of the two servants changed at once as they stepped forward and bowed, "Esteemed guest, would you like to dine or to lodge?"

"I'll take a top-floor room; this old man needs to stay for a few days."

Assuming this aged guise was advantageous, for he could display his strength openly without arousing suspicion.

The two servants, both at the Body Opening Realm, couldn't discern his level of cultivation, but they could sense by his aura that the old man before them was no ordinary individual, and they promptly ushered him upstairs with utmost respect.

The other diners, sensing Hou Yuxiao's Grandmaster Realm cultivation, mostly turned their heads away, while a few appeared thoughtful. Only a handful greeted him with a cupped fist salute.

Yet not one showed a hint of surprise or curiosity...

"It seems that Masters are flocking to Wanyang County these days!" he observed.

As Hou Yuxiao followed the servant up the stairs, he noticed the reactions of the patrons, and a hint of dark intent arose in his eyes.