My Fairy Growth System

"Miss Qingtan, thank goodness, you are safe and back, the Shadow Leopard?" Song Zhenkai asked.

"I have not shamed us, that Shadow Leopard is dead," Yu Qingtan said.

"Young friend Yu is truly extraordinary, this old man admires you," Zuo Hong said. Being originally a Loose Cultivator from the shanty area, although he had long rented a house in the city, he held quite a fondness for Yu Qingtan.

He himself could only manage to hold off the Shadow Leopard without defeat, relying on Song Zhenkai’s reinforcements to finally slay it. He had not expected that Yu Qingtan would be able to kill a Shadow Leopard on her own.

"Qingtan, you had me worried to death!" At this moment, Shen Wanning rushed out and hugged Yu Qingtan tightly.

"I’m alright; you should have confidence in me," Yu Qingtan said gently, stroking her back.

"Mm-hmm," Shen Wanning replied, releasing Yu Qingtan with an affirmative response.

"Brother Song, what’s the situation now?" Yu Qingtan inquired.

"For the time being, no more Demonic Beasts are attacking here, but the demonic turmoil in the city is still expanding, and the great battle outside continues. The situation is not looking optimistic."

At that moment, a group of Cultivators arrived outside the courtyard.

"May I ask if Miss Yu Qingtan from Tianxiang Pavilion is here?"

The person leading asked.

Hearing that they were looking for her, Yu Qingtan stepped forward and replied, "I am Yu Qingtan, what business do you fellow Cultivators have with me?"

Upon hearing her, the person bowed with hands clasped and said, "I’ve seen Miss Qingtan. I am Huang Jin, a retainer of the You family. Our young master heard that Miss Qingtan was here amidst the demonic chaos. Regrettably, he must oversee our clan, so he sent me with men to protect the lady."

"Thank you, Retainer Huang, and thank you, Young Master You."

It turned out to be people sent by You Xiwang.

Just then, almost simultaneously, two other groups of Cultivators arrived.

"Seventh Brother, you’ve arrived."

Song Zhenkai walked up to the leader of one group of Cultivators and said.

This person was none other than Song Zhenbo.

"The demonic chaos is rampant in the city, and the clan sent me to protect you," Song Zhenbo said, yet his gaze drifted towards Yu Qingtan, who was standing aside with a mask on.

Song Zhenbo specialized in combat and was not much of a talker.

"Haha, Brother Song is not only here to protect his cousin but also seems to have come for the purpose of protecting Miss Qingtan," the leader of the other group of Cultivators remarked.

Upon hearing this, Song Zhenbo didn’t argue but instead nodded slightly.

"Miss Qingtan, the Ges heard that you were here. Elder Nine has sent me with men to protect you," said the person, who was Ge Wenyu. Although he himself was only at the sixth level of Qi Cultivation, he was accompanied by a Ges retainer who was at the ninth level.

"Thank you to the Ges and Cultivator Ge, and thank you to Cultivator Song," Yu Qingtan said.

What else could Yu Qingtan do but first express her gratitude?

The others in the courtyard were all clicking their tongues in wonder. Qi Yu quietly said to Shen Wanning, "Your Qingtan truly lives up to being the strongest newcomer of Tianxiang Pavilion. To protect her, two of the three major families have come. Such connections are simply incredible."

Puffing up her chest proudly, Shen Wanning responded softly with pride, "Of course, my Qingtan is the best!"

However, just as Yu Qingtan finished her words of thanks, two more groups of Cultivators arrived, one of which was from the Enforcement Team.

"Miss Qingtan, the Captain has sent me with men to protect you," the leading member of the Enforcement Team said as he approached Yu Qingtan.

This was Zeng Jie, the deputy of Ouyang Wulong, someone Yu Qingtan also recognized.

"Thank you, Captain Ouyang, thank you, Cultivator Zeng."

Actually, Ouyang Wulong hadn’t thought about coming to protect Yu Qingtan. He was already swamped with work, but after someone found him and asked him to do so, he sent people over.

"Qing Tan, this young master was worried about you, so I brought people over to check on you. I did not expect this place to be so lively," he said.

Another group of cultivators arrived, led by none other than Qi Hong.

"Many thanks to Young Master Qi."

Yu Qingtan continued to express her gratitude with a bow.

"Haha, it seems everyone is here for Miss Qing Tan, but you’re all a step too late. A Shadow Leopard just attacked, and Miss Qing Tan has single-handedly dealt with a late-stage, first-rank Shadow Leopard," said Song Zhenkai, who also found the situation quite novel.

Upon hearing this, everyone who had just arrived was surprised and turned to look at Yu Qingtan.

"Miss Qing Tan is truly extraordinary," thought Huang Jin, an enforcer from the You family, while Ge Wenyu said it out loud.

"To have such strength, Qing Tan might already be stronger than me," said Qi Hong, looking at Yu Qingtan in amazement.

These descendants of major families typically had access to the finest cultivation techniques and spells, accompanied by an array of treasures and methods, giving them strength far beyond that of average loose cultivators of the same rank.

Like Song Zhenkai, who was only at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation and not specialized in combat, was still able to slay a late-stage, first-rank Shadow Leopard.

Qi Hong, who was also at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation, was even stronger.

"Heh, at least you’re aware of your limitations. Now go back and don’t add to the chaos," Song Zhenkai said with a light laugh after hearing this.

He and Song Zhenfeng were brothers from the same parents. Song Zhenfeng always had issues with Qi Hong, and although Song Zhenkai usually kept a low profile, he did not mind confronting him.

After all, his clan brother Song Zhenbo next to him looked quite displeased by Qi Hong’s conversation with Yu Qingtan, the annoyance nearly written on his face.

"Hmph, Song brat, do you dare to fight me to decide the winner?" Qi Hong was immediately angered and pointed his folding fan toward Song Zhenkai.

Before Song Zhenkai could respond, Song Zhenbo had already drawn his longsword, holding the hilt and staring at Qi Hong.

The onlookers in the courtyard were all stunned; not only had members from the three great families gathered, but the Enforcement Team had arrived as well.

And then there was the Qis and the Songs, their swords drawn and crossbows pulled.

This must be a rivalry fueled by jealousy!

The gossip was juicy and enticing.

"Young Master Qi, Brother Song, everyone, please calm down. If you act like this, you will be doing Qing Tan a disservice," said Yu Qingtan, quickly stepping forward to mediate.

"Moreover, there are Demonic Beasts wreaking havoc in the city. Countless cultivators are suffering at this very moment. Since you all came to protect Qing Tan, and there’s limited space here, may I suggest that we join forces to eliminate the nearby Demonic Beasts?"

"Qing Tan is clear-headed and recognizes the greater good," said Qi Hong, quickly taking the chance to back down, putting away his fan.

He couldn’t beat Song Zhenbo.

"We will follow Miss Qing Tan’s arrangements," Huang Jin was the first to express his agreement.

"Miss Qing Tan is just and righteous, this is the best course of action," agreed Ge Wenyu and Zeng Jie as well.

"Miss Qing Tan, feel free to go. I will explain the situation to our superiors," said Song Zhenkai.

"Many thanks to Brother Song. Then, I shall leave this place in the care of the two of you," Yu Qingtan said, bowing to Song Zhenkai and Song Zhenbo.

With Song Zhenkai’s permission, she wasn’t abandoning her post.

Song Zhenbo wanted to accompany her, but since he was sent by his family to protect Song Zhenkai and the others, he reluctantly stayed behind.

"Wanning, wait for me here," Yu Qingtan said to Shen Wanning and the others, and then she left the courtyard.

At this time, injured people were still being brought into the yard. Among those who came with Song Zhenbo was an alchemist, providing him with a chance to have a brief exchange of words with Qi Hong.

Shen Wanning and the others had to continue their work.

Huang Jin, Ge Wenyu, Zeng Jie, and Qi Hong led their combined forces of over twenty people and followed.