Miss Yan’s tone was soft yet barbed.

"He was unwilling to abandon me. My talent is mediocre, and over the years, I have long been unable to keep up with his pace."

Jiang Zi Yun replied with a smile.

"Miss Yan is even more charming than I imagined."

Xu Guang was not quite accustomed to this way of speaking between them and turned to send Bai Xiaozhu to fetch some drinks.

Previously, after slaying a Demon, he had obtained a gourd capable of refining Demon Essence Blood into blood wine. That object was no longer useful to him, so he gave it to Bai Xiaozhu.

Nowadays, Bai Xiaozhu could be considered his dedicated Brewer.

Bai Xiaozhu, who was eating melon, pouted and reluctantly left.

Several days passed.

Xu Guang found that when Yan Ruge and Jiang Zi Yun were together, it seemed like the whole person became foolish.

This feeling...

Made him feel uncomfortable.

Fortunately, on this day, Jin Buhuan finally inquired about the whereabouts of Han Wangshan.

Wan Chuan State’s only Holy Land is called Tianya Holy Land.

Han Wangshan was born from it, but his status seemed not very high, just a very ordinary Inner Sect Disciple, so much so that many people didn’t know he was a master of five realms.

"Is this really a person?"

Jin Buhuan was somewhat surprised.

The Han Wangshan described by Xu Guang had a cultivation of five realms, and even if his combat strength was the weakest among the five realms, it should not just be that of an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple of a Holy Land.

And this Han Wangshan was ordinary, with a cultivation of three realms...

However...

"This person does have some abilities; he has a close relationship with the Saintess Yu Luolian of Tianya Holy Land, and they seem to have pledged their lives to each other. Tianya Holy Land sees it as a scandal, and this Han Wangshan was expelled from Tianya Holy Land very early on."

"It should be Han Wangshan."

Xu Guang affirmed.

Previously, Han Wangshan had repeatedly said he couldn’t die.

Now it seems that the hope that sustains him to live is indeed this Saintess Yu Luolian of Tianya Holy Land.

"It seems we need to pay a visit to this Tianya Holy Land."

Xu Guang softly said.

...

While Xu Guang and his companions were inquiring about Han Wangshan, naturally, there were insiders who knew about their existence.

The news about them quickly reached some that should know about it.

A young cultivator in a dark black garment with gold trim stood on the famous Tianya Platform of Tianya Holy Land, quietly listening to the report from a black-armored cultivator behind him.

"Someone is inquiring about Han Wangshan, seemingly related to the Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce in Jizhou. Our people also saw someone behind the Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce; they are very young, but it is unknown to which sect they belong."

The young cultivator shook his head with a smile.

"Young cultivators, able to mobilize the Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce in Jizhou, which power do you think they come from?"

"Demon Hunter?"

The subordinate frowned and said.

The young cultivator said nothing, only quietly walked up to the Tianya Platform.

The so-called Tianya Platform gets its name from One Thought Tianya, the core Saint Magic of Tianya Holy Land. It is said to be an enormous teleportation array that can traverse great distances in an instant.

The young cultivator’s figure slowly disappeared with the Tianya Platform.

A moment later, he appeared in a desolate valley.

This is a space slashed off from the Void Realm by a mighty Divine Techniques user.

Here, there’s only one crystal coffin-like sarcophagus.

Through the nearly transparent sarcophagus, one could see a young jade-faced female cultivator lying inside.

The young cultivator quietly stepped forward, reaching out to caress the sarcophagus.

"Junior Sister, your judgment has not disappointed me. Han Wangshan is even more outstanding than I imagined; in ten years, he has leaped from three realms to five realms. I never thought years later, his name would draw disciples from Beiji Six Schools to search for him."

The sarcophagus slightly trembled.

The young cultivator gently patted it, as if caressing a long-tamed pet.

"You’ve been ill for so many years, adding bricks and tiles to your senior brother’s cultivation. If not necessary, Senior Brother does not wish to leave you. But now, Senior Brother’s cultivation has reached a critical juncture; help me one last time, and I will find a way to fulfill your dream of meeting Han Wangshan again, okay?"

The sarcophagus trembled more violently.

The smile on the young cultivator’s face became more twisted.

...

"Disciples of Beiji Six Schools, pay respects to the fellow Daoists of Tianya Holy Land!"

The identity of a Demon Hunter is quite useful in Hongze’s eastern Daozhou.

"So it is a Demon Hunter!"

The one who appeared from Tianya Holy Land was a middle-aged cultivator with a plain appearance and a cultivation at the peak of four realms.

His strength was comparable to others, considered very respectful.

"I am Xu Chang of Tianya Holy Land."

"Xu Guang, Demon Hunter."

They exchanged names.

"I wonder if anyone has come to Tianya Holy Land to use the Tianya Platform?"

Xu Guang gently shook his head, "No, we are merely here at the behest of someone to see your Saintess Yu Luolian, to inform her of some matters."

"Yu Luolian?"

At the mention of this name, Xu Chang’s expression became strange.

"The Saintess left the Holy Land more than a hundred years ago and has not returned since, with no news. We only know her soul lamp has not extinguished; it seems you have come in vain."

Xu Guang frowned slightly.

"Does anyone know where the Saintess went?"

Xu Chang shook his head slightly.

"I do not know."

Xu Guang gave Xu Chang a deep look.

Upon leaving the Outer Sect reception area of Tianya Holy Land,

Xu Guang and Jin Buhuan regrouped.

Jin Buhuan brought news.

"We likely won’t be able to see Yu Luolian in Tianya Holy Land."

Jin Buhuan said.

Then he explained.

"Yu Luolian’s departure was considered a scandal for Tianya Holy Land. Luckily, someone in our Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce has traveled between Wan Chuan State and Jizhou for over a century, and has heard some things."

"Rumor has it that Yu Luolian eloped with someone!"

Everyone’s eyes widened.

"Eloped!? With Han Wangshan!?"

Bai Xiaozhu had a look of a curious onlooker.

Xu Guang had no interest in this kind of gossip, only frowned and asked, "Then where should we inquire about Yu Luolian?"

"Find the current Saint Heir of Tianya Holy Land, Mu Yusheng. There is some uncertain news that Yu Luolian was helped to escape by someone back then."

"Is it Mu Yusheng?"

Jin Buhuan nodded.

"Yu Luolian and Mu Yusheng grew up together, childhood sweethearts, very close. If Yu Luolian would contact anyone in Tianya Holy Land after her departure, it would certainly be Mu Yusheng."

... 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

When they first met Mu Yusheng.

Xu Guang had a good impression of him.

Noble and gentle, as warm as jade, with a pheasant feather fan and a silk scarf.

But purely in terms of appearance, he seemed to fall short of Han Wangshan, but his presence was equally matched.

He couldn’t help but entertain some inappropriate speculations in his mind.

Could it be that Yu Luolian is just attracted to good looks?

Did she simply take a liking to Han Wangshan’s appearance?

Otherwise, the childhood sweetheart Mu Yusheng should have won her heart.

"You want to see Junior Sister?"

Mu Yusheng’s voice was gentle like his demeanor, with a warmth akin to a mild central heating system.

"By an old friend’s request, I wish to see Saintess Yu Luolian and tell her something."

Mu Yusheng looked troubled.

He sighed after a long time.

"The incident with Junior Sister back then greatly disappointed the sect. She has become quite obsessed over the years. If you trust me, I can take the items and pass them on to her for you."

Xu Guang frowned slightly.

Feeling that something was off.

But could not pinpoint what was wrong.

"Thank you, Saint Heir, for your kindness. However, this matter is secretive, and my old friend specifically mentioned that it must be conveyed to Saintess Yu Luolian in person."

Mu Yusheng was in a difficult position.

"This... hey, to be honest with you, Mr. Xu, where Junior Sister is, even I need to calculate for days in advance using the Tianya Platform, but... I’m currently preoccupied and cannot spare the time."

"What business does the Saint Heir have?"

"Alas, Wan Chuan State is not a strong state; Demons have long plagued it, especially in the eastern mountains, where Demons emerge one after another, known as the Eight Hundred Li Demon Land. The sect has tasked me to eradicate the Demons this year..."

Xu Guang squinted his eyes, feeling increasingly uneasy.

This Mu Yusheng...

Was not at all like the one he met on the surface.

This is a hypocrite.

"I can handle this task, Mr. Xu."

"Impossible! There are countless Two-Nihe Demons in that Eight Hundred Li Demon Land. Mr. Xu, being only a One-Nihe Martial Artist, even if personally taught by a Saint, how can you possibly contend with Two-Nihe Demons?"

Mu Yusheng urgently said.