Iron Palm Realm, Xiting Continent.

Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi followed the Iron Palm Sect disciples into the territory of Xiting Continent, and immediately felt the rise in Spiritual Energy concentration. Lu Nanzhi felt nothing, but Jiang Yuebai felt comfort through her entire body, unable to resist taking a deep breath to ease the long-standing cramped feeling in her Dantian.

In Xiting Continent, the land is vast and the mountains rise and fall, with valleys stretching far. Several imposing mountain ranges undulate like dragons moving through the earth, with clouds and mist swirling, full of life.

"There, ahead, is our Iron Palm Mountain."

The two looked up and saw a towering peak resembling a bear’s paw. The mountain was dotted with strangely-shaped stone and extremely steep cliffs, with only a few welcoming pine trees growing on the dangerous precipices.

At the summit, the three large characters "Iron Palm Sect" danced like dragons and phoenixes, exuding a bold spirit, with a grand hall on the peak reaching for the sky, likely the residence of the Iron Palm Master in the past.

The Iron Palm Sect disciples led Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi up the mountain and into the sect. As they proceeded, Jiang Yuebai noticed the large scale of the Iron Palm Sect. Despite the worn-out buildings, the past glory was still evident.

However, there were few disciples in the sect, making it rather quiet; most of the disciples were only at the Qi Cultivation Stage, with those at the Foundation Establishment Stage being rare. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi exchanged glances, knowing that Xie Jingshan described them as maids. They hid their Cultivation at Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, fearing their high Cultivation might make the sect leader suspicious and complicate their actions.

"Our Sect Leader and Master Canglang are inside, please come in."

As they stepped into a delicate courtyard, before even entering the main hall, they heard exaggerated laughter pouring out.

"... Hahaha, Master Canglang, you truly are a fascinating person. I have practiced martial arts since childhood in the Iron Palm Realm, never knowing there are such varieties in drinking hahahaha..."

"This is nothing; later I’ll host Brother Zhengyang for drinks and pleasures, a full experience."

Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi exchanged a glance, relieved that they really needn’t worry about Xie Jingshan; listen to how they’re calling each other brothers already.

Jiang Yuebai even doubted if they met a female sect leader, Xie Jingshan could father a bunch of children by now.

"Master Canglang, I truly enjoy your temperament. How about you marry my sister, and we’ll become one family?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuebai almost tripped over the threshold but was steadied by Lu Nanzhi.

They entered the main hall just in time to interrupt Iron Palm Sect Leader Yi Zhengyang’s words as he looked toward the entrance; Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi also gazed at him.

Yi Zhengyang was large and robust, wearing a tight, deep blue outfit that showcased his muscles. His brows were thick and eyes large, shining with brilliance. The aura of the Golden Core Peak around him was formidable and not to be underestimated.

His palm resting on the chair arm was especially broad, faintly shining with a metallic luster like a Magic Treasure, showing he’s clearly an expert in martial arts fist techniques.

"I thought Master Canglang was hiding two beauties, but just this? They are far inferior to my sister!"

Xie Jingshan, holding a tea cup, almost spat the tea seeing Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi holding hands at the door.

Lu Nanzhi’s skin was dark, full of freckles, looking plain, while Jiang Yuebai was sallow and skinny, her black hair naturally curly and dry, appearing dirty like she just crawled out of the earth.

Xie Jingshan stifled his tea down, initially suspecting Yi Zhengyang was tricking him, but now he knew it’s definitely Jiang Yuebai’s work.

"Young Master!!"

Jiang Yuebai suddenly shouted, dashing to Xie Jingshan’s side, hitting and pinching him, "Young Master, I thought I’d never see you again, Young Master, Young Master~~~"

Xie Jingshan was battered so hard by Jiang Yuebai’s hidden strength, he almost vomited blood, and hurriedly grabbed her wrist, sternly saying, "Stop fooling around, go greet Iron Palm Sect Leader, Master Zhengyang."

Jiang Yuebai turned, and with Lu Nanzhi walking over, they bowed to Yi Zhengyang.

"Chenzhou (Yuan Xin), greet Master Zhengyang."

Behind them, Xie Jingshan secretly rubbed his sore arm, cursing Jiang Yuebai inwardly.

Yi Zhengyang leaned back disdainfully, "What’s this maid called? Chenzhou? Doesn’t Master Canglang find it ominous, don’t blame brother for being blunt; your misfortune may be caused by this girl, perhaps changing the name to... Anxi, for peace and joy."

Jiang Yuebai: ???

Lu Nanzhi stifled laughter.

Xie Jingshan’s mouth twitched, "Anxi sounds like Anrest, Chenzhou means burning bridges, which I think is good enough, no need to change it."

Yi Zhengyang smiled and rose, "Alright, I won’t disturb your reunion with your servants. Think carefully about marrying my sister; I’ll send someone to continue searching for Cloud-Breaking Charge, now you rest."

Xie Jingshan rose to escort Yi Zhengyang to the door, watching him depart, glanced at the guards at the courtyard entrance, then closed the door, took out an array plate and set up an isolation array for secrecy.

Turning around and seeing the two ladies with arms crossed, gazing at him harshly, Xie Jingshan swallowed nervously, instinctively stepping back, trying to appease them, "Emergency situations require extraordinary measures; I really had no choice, truly, please believe me... Ugh..."

Mid-sentence, Xie Jingshan suddenly clutched his chest, a rush of blood surged up, leaking a bit from his mouth corner.

Jiang Yuebai snickered, "So, now you’re using the bitter flesh tactic?"

Xie Jingshan wiped the blood off his mouth, "No bitter flesh tactic, I’m truly hurt. To you, I seem fine, but in reality, I’m practically under house arrest. That wretch keeps pushing me to marry his sister every few days; I haven’t even met his sister."

Jiang Yuebai wasn’t blind; coming here, the guards around were noticeably more numerous, and with arrays secretly ’protecting,’ she could naturally guess Xie Jingshan’s situation.

Lu Nanzhi said, "Alright, enough fooling; tell us what’s going on now."

The three sat at a round table side in the main hall, Xie Jingshan poured them hot tea before sitting down.

"By calculation, Yi Zhengyang saved me; the first day I ended up here, received heavy blows and fell into deep mountains, Yi Zhengyang possibly thought some treasure fell, checked personally, fortunately, I remained conscious."

"It seemed he had a fleeting thought of killing me, but unclear circumstances held him back, and he brought me into Iron Palm Sect, daily visiting to probe my origins."

"I know nothing about this realm’s situation, worried for you two, helplessly maintaining a facade with him, asking his help to track you, and to find traces of Cloud-Breaking Charge, without which we can’t leave."

Lu Nanzhi nodded thoughtfully, "Isn’t there a transmission array to other realms here?"

Xie Jingshan said, "There is, but it’s long been damaged. Yi Zhengyang spent years training disciples in Array Dao hoping to fix the Two Realms Transmission Array, but hasn’t succeeded, Iron Palm Sect is a Martial Arts Sect, not skilled in arrays."

After speaking, Xie Jingshan looked at Jiang Yuebai.

Jiang Yuebai thought about it, "I’ll try to take a look at that transmission array if given the chance, but don’t expect too much from me, as transmission arrays involve Space Law, I’m only half-knowledgeable now."

Lu Nanzhi said quietly, "Just do your best."

Xie Jingshan nodded, "Right, Yi Zhengyang appears large but is very scheming, Iron Palm Sect aside him has two Early-Stage Golden Core elders. I even suspect he’s found Cloud-Breaking Charge but hasn’t told me, rambling recently mentioned the Dragon Clan and Dragon Shepherd."

Jiang Yuebai frowned, "The mark on Cloud-Breaking Charge is from the Green Dragon Realm, if you’ve never mentioned Green Dragon Realm before, he’s certainly aware of the mark, trying to probe your status in Green Dragon Realm."

"What’s our next move? Supreme Elder hasn’t found us for so long, must be held by something, we must rely on ourselves." Lu Nanzhi asked.

Jiang Yuebai looked at Xie Jingshan, he puzzled, "Why are you looking at me?"

Jiang Yuebai said, "You’re the Young Master, we’re just maids, surely you must decide?"

Xie Jingshan mumbled, "Rich Young Masters are typically controlled by devious maids."

Jiang Yuebai raised her hand to strike, Xie Jingshan immediately coughed vigorously, as if he would cough out all his internal organs.

Jiang Yuebai rolled her eyes in exasperation, "Continue playing dumb to confuse Yi Zhengyang, after all, in his domain, without certainty, best not act rashly; Anan and I have low Cultivation now, let’s wander the Iron Palm Sect, investigate that damaged Two Realms Transmission Array."

Xie Jingshan worriedly said, "Then hurry up, I’m struggling here, please, I really can’t marry Yi Zhengyang’s sister."