Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Chapter 894: Chapter 897: Clan Protection Formation

“Stop pretending, you’ve been through things far more exciting than this.”

Guo Man shot Xia Liu a glare; this guy really knew how to talk.

Still, it made her feel quite pleased deep down.

After several hours, the yacht finally entered the waters surrounding Heavenly Dragon Island.

Looking out from the sea level, countless jagged reefs could be seen in all directions.

If it were a large vessel, it would be entirely impossible to enter this reef-filled area.

The yacht barely managed to make it through.

“Steer the yacht towards the head of Heavenly Dragon Island as marked on the map.”

Upon reaching this location, Guo Man’s mood grew somewhat heavy, yet she was still able to make precise judgments.

Next to a flat reef, the yacht swayed up and down with the waves.

Guo Man surveyed the surroundings, then directed Xia Liu to turn left past an enormous reef.

After traveling roughly three kilometers, Xia Liu sensed a thick concentration of nature’s spiritual energy.

This spiritual energy was peculiar, as though it was imprisoned.

“Spirit Formation!”

Two words leapt to Xia Liu’s mind.

This sensation was eerily similar to when he approached the Immeasurable Sect—the overwhelming spiritual energy standing silently.

It seemed to be waiting for a specific catalyst; if provoked, one might be crushed into oblivion beneath its immense power.

Directly ahead of the yacht, two stone pillars stood tall on both sides of the waters.

The pillars were smooth and impossibly high, reaching approximately thirty meters.

As they moved closer, Xia Liu felt two powerful auras.

Soon, he saw two fleeting shadows darting rapidly across the distant reefs.

The chilling sea breeze blew as the two figures, dressed in elegant garments, stood atop the stone pillars.

“Who goes there?”

A resonant voice imbued with inner strength pierced through the sea within leagues.

The pair had their faces covered by black masks, making their features impossible to discern.

However, an undeniable, oppressive presence radiated from them.

Heavenly Rank Early Level warriors!

Just the two family guards had reached the Heavenly Rank Early Level.

One could imagine how formidable the Guo Family’s foundation must be.

“I am Guo Man, and my mother is Guo Fanghua.”

Guo Man stepped to the front of the yacht, producing a jade token from her pocket as she spoke.

The token bore the character ‘Guo.’

“The eldest young lady of the Guo Xiao Lineage—you may pass.”

One of the Heavenly Rank warriors said.

“And this man?”

Both warriors turned their gazes toward Xia Liu.

He was not a member of the Guo Family and lacked an invitation, hence he could not enter the family grounds.

“I am President Guo…”

“He’s my fiancé. This time, he’s accompanying me to visit the elders of my clan.”

Before Xia Liu could explain further, Guo Man interjected.

“Fiancé?”

Upon hearing this, the two warriors hesitated slightly.

Xia Liu was utterly baffled, but he knew he couldn’t explain any further.

Otherwise, he truly wouldn’t be able to enter this place.

“No cultivation, but remarkable physical strength. His dantian and Tianshu are visibly damaged—nothing more than a ruined martial artist. Eldest lady of the Guo Xiao Lineage, is he truly your fiancé?”

The warrior on the left pillar observed Xia Liu for a long moment before asking skeptically.

“Common folks have their own way of life. My fiancé has endured hardships—his cultivation may be compromised, but his spirit remains unbroken, making him a great match for me, someone who dislikes martial arts. Thank you for your concern, elder.”

Guo Man responded politely.

“Haha. So the rumors about the Ninth Elder’s daughter disliking martial arts are true. Very well, you both may enter.”

“Thank you, elder!”

Guo Man forced a bitter smile. Though their words carried hints of mockery toward her lack of martial prowess, she was nevertheless grateful they allowed Xia Liu to enter.

“Stay vigilant!”

With that brief reminder, the two Heavenly Rank warriors gazed into the distance.

Then, they each tossed a half-token clenched in their hands.

A golden glow streaked through the Void before merging between the two stone pillars.

A colossal brilliance flashed between the pillars.

After blinking his eyes, Xia Liu found that the scene before him was unchanged.

“Xia Liu, steer the yacht forward.”

Following Guo Man’s instructions, Xia Liu piloted the yacht into the waters ahead.

As the yacht crossed between the pillars, the landscape visibly transformed to naked eyes.

It felt as though they’d passed through an interface and entered another realm.

To Xia Liu, such transitions were not unfamiliar—just like Immeasurable Island, crossing the barrier allowed seamless entry into the Spirit Formation.

But attempting to force through would lead to inconceivable disaster.

“Xia Liu, you were once a martial artist—you must have heard of formations, right?”

Fearing Xia Liu might struggle to adjust to the sudden change, Guo Man inquired.

“Yes, I’ve heard of them. I believe we just passed through the Guo Family’s Clan Protection Formation.”

Xia Liu nodded. Formations—he knew far too many; it was just that he lacked resources and opportunities to employ them.

“My, I didn’t expect you to be so knowledgeable—knowing even about the Clan Protection Formation.”

Guo Man was almost stunned by Xia Liu. This guy truly was a walking library, seemingly aware of everything.

“When training under my master, I was forced to study some formations, though I never had the chance to put them into practice.”

“There’s no way to simplify it—let’s just say not practicing martial arts also has its advantages.”

Guo Man naturally refrained from exposing Xia Liu’s wounded pride; a non-martial artist was simply an ordinary person.

Ordinary people also had their ways of life, no less filled with joy compared to warriors.

“I agree with that. Back when I was cultivating, every minute and second revolved around improving strength. It’s a relief to have left all that behind.”

Indeed, it was liberating, but he couldn’t let his guard down—only by eliminating the hidden ailments within his Divine Sense would he achieve true peace.

“Wonderful.”

Guo Man nodded thoughtfully, hoping Xia Liu could remain this way forever…

After their quiet moment, Xia Liu tightened his Divine Sense, wary of exposing himself—Guo Fanghua’s cautionary tale fresh in his mind. The Guo Family’s cultivated techniques seemed highly sensitive.

Additionally, there was something else he had to beware of—the possibility of cultivators among the Guo Family.

Living in such a secluded realm, the Guo Family was undoubtedly a Super Clan descended from the Cultivator Era.

Surely, they possessed cultivator techniques as well.

The only question was how many among them had succeeded in cultivation.

If anyone in the family had reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, Xia Liu would face an unprecedented crisis.

The yacht pressed on, and after about half a minute, a breathtaking bay came into view.

Seabirds chirped overhead, crystal-clear waters sparkled, and lush trees covered the shore alongside towering peaks and flowing streams beneath a sapphire sky—a picturesque scene.

As the yacht drew closer to the bay, numerous vessels could be seen docked at Qingling Bay.

Most were yachts, though there were quite a few large ships, suggesting that the Guo Family’s annual competition had attracted many visitors.

Even before the yacht reached the shore, several figures waited at the pier—ready to greet esteemed guests from the outside world or welcome the return of their clan’s elites.

However, when they recognized Guo Man on the yacht, their expressions instantly changed.

What had been anticipatory gazes transformed into disdain, even outright loathing…