Xianxia: I Built the Heavenly Secret Pavilion; All People Worships Me (Patreon)

Chapter 90: Does It Really Not Matter?

The news of Radiant Light Holy Son's fall spread rapidly.

The one who made the move also gained fame.

Originally an unknown figure, Feng Nishang, with the exposure from the Heavenly Genius Ranking, had risen prominently in just a few days.

Now, she stood among the various geniuses with an even more formidable posture.

Many who had thought about challenging Feng Nishang instantly abandoned such thoughts.

If she dared to kill Radiant Light Holy Son, who else wouldn't she dare to kill?

In the Great Wilderness City, today's weather was gentle and rainy. Li Yun sat in the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, looking at the scenery outside.

In his hand, he held a pot of spirit wine, occasionally taking a sip.

The things Bei Chenheng sent were quite good, truly a specialty of the cultivation world.

It was much better than ordinary wine, with a mellow taste and a lingering aftertaste.

"Not bad at all." Li Yun nodded in satisfaction.

"Senior!" In the rain, Bei Chenheng swiftly flew over.

He stepped into the Heavenly Secret Pavilion and, at a glance, saw Li Yun. He shouted loudly, "Senior, something big has happened!"

"What's going on?" Li Yun raised his eyebrows, glancing at Bei Chenheng.

He instantly understood what the other party was thinking and said with a hint of impatience, "Isn't it just that Radiant Light Holy Son fell?"

"Yeah, Radiant Light Holy Son has fallen?"

"What's his ranking again?" Li Yun sat up and opened the Heavenly Genius Ranking for a quick glance.

It dawned on him that Radiant Light Holy Son held the 32nd position.

He hadn't updated the list immediately after the news of Radiant Light Holy Son's demise. This was a mistake!

"System, update the Heavenly Genius Ranking!" Li Yun thought, adding, "System, in the future, when you detect any changes in the Heavenly Genius Ranking, remember to adjust the rankings promptly."

Waiting until after events unfold to update the list would compromise its authority.

System: "…"

After a moment, the stone tablet outside the Heavenly Secret Pavilion underwent a change.

Radiant Light Holy Son's name disappeared, replaced by someone else and 100th ranked was also changed.

"Senior," Bei Chenheng looked troubled, curious why the senior remained calm despite being aware of the situation. "If Radiant Light Holy Son has fallen, Radiant Light Holy Land won't let it go easily. If they cause trouble for the Heavenly Secret Pavilion…"

"Why does it concern the Heavenly Secret Pavilion if Feng Nishang killed someone?" Li Yun rolled his eyes.

He had merely compiled a list; if someone died, was it his fault?

"True, but Radiant Light Holy Son fell while vying for the 31st position on the Heavenly Genius Ranking. That's why Radiant Light Holy Land might not let it go easily," Bei Chenheng explained.

"Heh," Li Yun smirked, saying, "You make it sound like people won't fall while competing for something else. In the past, before the Heavenly Genius Ranking, geniuses still fell. Besides, I only listed a ranking; I didn't force him to vie for the 31st position."

Bei Chenheng: "…"

It seemed to make sense.

"Senior," Bei Chenheng suddenly remembered something.

He asked in a low voice, "Feng Nishang must have some background. I received news that during her battle with Radiant Light Holy Son, she pulled out a Holy Lord Grade treasure. Such treasures aren't something a lone cultivator usually possesses. Moreover…"

"A Holy Lord Grade item!" Li Yun extended his hand, gesturing.

"Erm," Bei Chenheng hesitated, chuckled, and said, "Senior, can you lower the price a bit? After all, Feng Nishang's relationship with our Great Yin Dynasty isn't that significant."

"Really not that significant?" Li Yun glanced at Bei Chenheng with a half-smile.

In the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, nothing could escape his notice.

It was evident that Bei Chenheng wanted to recruit Feng Nishang as an honorary member, considering the confirmed authenticity of the Heavenly Genius Ranking.

Being in the top three meant the possibility of becoming a Great Emperor, the top ten assured a Quasi Emperor status, and being in the top thirty could make one a Great Saint-level figure at the very least.

A person like Feng Nishang, with no apparent background, was enticing to many forces. Luring her to their side would mean having a crucial pillar in a thousand years.

"Cough." Bei Chenheng cleared his throat, took out a Holy Lord Grade spiritual herb, and placed it in Li Yun's hand.

He smiled and said, "There might be some connection. As the Great Yin God Emperor, I've developed a bit of affection, you see."

"Okay." Li Yun pocketed the Holy Lord Grade spiritual herb and casually remarked, "Feng Nishang has no background."

On the side, Bei Chenheng, who was waiting for Li Yun's answer, looked expectant. "Is that all?"

"That's it."

"Really, that's it?"

"Yes."

"!" Bei Chenheng exclaimed, clutching his chest and taking two steps back.

In this moment, he felt as if his heart were being twisted by a knife.

Was exchanging a Holy Lord Grade spiritual herb for just five words a fair deal? This transaction seemed too unfavorable.

"Senior, could you have miscalculated?" Bei Chenheng asked again, "Doesn't Feng Nishang have a powerful figure behind her? Someone who's not inferior to a Saint? The one who rescued her from the hands of a Saint in Radiant Light Holy Land. Such a person surely has a background, right?"

"Really not," Li Yun paused, feeling a bit remorseful for his previous response. He added, "Why don't you consider if there's an old lady living in her ring? And that old lady might just be her master."