Chapter 284: Being Tailed

Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Being Tailed

Jin Sanbao’s eyes lit up at the words, and he agreed at once without a second thought.

"Our business in the Great Shang Dynasty is concluded. We’ll set out for Great Xia now," Yi Xiaoyao said.

Before they left, Yi Xiaoyao had Jin Sanbao deliver two Nascent Soul Transformation Realm puppets, one to the Black Robe Hall Master and the other to the King of Shang. He also gave the Spiritual Power Cannon, capable of unleashing a full-powered strike at the Eighth Realm of Nascent Soul, to Luo Yi.

With that, the two of them finally departed from the Great Shang Dynasty.

Upon entering the territory of the Great Xia Empire, Yi Xiaoyao finally killed the couple from the Imperial Army Mansion, dropping their two bodies from the sky above a city.

This way, no matter how capable the Imperial Army Mansion was, they wouldn’t suspect the Great Shang Dynasty was responsible for the couple’s deaths.

"Whoa! This city is huge and so prosperous! It’s countless times better than anything in the Great Shang Dynasty!"

Jin Sanbao, much like Yi Xiaoyao when he had first arrived, found himself captivated, taking in the sights of the city they had landed in with endless exclamations of wonder.

"Xiaoyao, what city is this?" Jin Sanbao asked.

"Yunzhou City."

A faint smile touched Yi Xiaoyao’s lips. He had returned to Yunzhou City, the place where the beautiful woman who occupied his thoughts resided.

Jin Sanbao asked, confused, "Didn’t you say you’re wanted by the Great Xia Empire? I thought we were heading for the Chaotic Alliance Domain next."

"We happened to be passing by, so I’m going to see Ling’er."

As Yi Xiaoyao spoke, he pulled Jin Sanbao along toward the City Lord’s Mansion.

Yi Xiaoyao was currently dressed in a black robe and a black, face-concealing cloak, so the guards would naturally not let him pass.

Therefore, to avoid any unnecessary trouble, Yi Xiaoyao told Jin Sanbao to wait for him at a nearby tavern while he descended directly into the City Lord’s Mansion from the sky above.

The very instant Yi Xiaoyao landed in Yun Mengling’s courtyard, the aura of a Nascent Soul Transformation Realm expert erupted, rapidly closing in on his position.

"Which expert has graced my City Lord’s Mansion with their presence?"

The voice was none other than Yun Cang’s. By the time his words faded, he had already arrived in Yun Mengling’s courtyard.

At the same time, Yun Mengling opened the door to her room and looked outside.

When Yi Xiaoyao saw Yun Mengling’s exquisite face, he noticed a hint of weariness in it, and his heart ached for her.

He removed the cloak hiding his face and gave Yun Mengling a warm smile. "Ling’er."

Yi Xiaoyao had a thousand things he wanted to say, but upon seeing Yun Mengling, only her name came out.

"Xiaoyao!"

"Yi Xiaoyao!"

Yun Mengling and Yun Cang cried out in shock at the same time.

Then, Yi Xiaoyao bowed to Yun Cang. "Senior, my situation is... unique. I could only come this way to avoid bringing you trouble."

That, however, was not what Yun Cang was concerned about. He stared at Yi Xiaoyao in utter shock and said, "You... you’ve already entered the Nascent Soul Transformation Realm?!"

One must understand that when Yi Xiaoyao had left for the Chaotic Alliance Domain, he had only just reached the First Realm of Nascent Soul. But now, he was an expert on the same level as Yun Cang himself.

Even Yun Cang found this speed of cultivation advancement to be utterly incredible.

Of course, Yun Cang could never have guessed that the reason Yi Xiaoyao had entered the Nascent Soul Transformation Realm with such divine speed was because of the Nirvana Holy Fruit.

He had only heard that Yi Xiaoyao had already died in the Chaotic Alliance Domain.

And after hearing this news, Yun Mengling had grieved for countless days, growing more weary and wan with each one.

But now, an excited flush had returned to Yun Mengling’s lovely face, her eyes filled with joyous surprise.

"Xiaoyao, I thought in the Chaotic Alliance Domain, you had already..."

She trailed off, unable to continue. She didn’t want Yi Xiaoyao to be associated with that word in any way.

"Died?" Yi Xiaoyao finished for her, smiling at Yun Mengling. "I haven’t fulfilled my promise to you yet. How could I possibly die?"

Yun Mengling’s face flushed. She knew exactly what he was referring to. When Yi Xiaoyao had left, he had promised he would return to marry her.

’Could his return now mean that the day has finally come?’

Yi Xiaoyao saw what was on her mind and smiled gently. "Ling’er, that day will be here very soon. Very soon. Very soon."

When Yun Mengling heard him say "very soon" three times in a row, she could feel his confidence and nodded firmly.

Yun Cang stood to the side, looking slightly awkward as he watched the perfect couple speak of things he didn’t understand.

Suddenly, Yun Cang remembered something and spoke up. "Yi Xiaoyao, let me ask you. Was it you who killed Shao Jingyun of the Shao Family?"

Yi Xiaoyao paused for a moment, then nodded in admission. "That’s right."

"I don’t personally care about that, but the Shao Family has been investigating the matter ever since. I’m afraid even my City Lord’s Mansion is being watched at all times," Yun Cang said. "Therefore, it’s not wise for you to stay here long."

Yi Xiaoyao’s brow twitched. He understood what Yun Cang was worried about, and he didn’t blame him.

After all, if the City Lord’s Mansion were to be associated with him right now, the trouble they would face would be immense.

"I only came to see Ling’er. Now that I have, I will take my leave," Yi Xiaoyao said with a nod.

Yun Mengling shot Yun Cang a glare full of reproach. She hadn’t even exchanged more than a few words with Yi Xiaoyao before her grandfather was already trying to send him away. She was, of course, very unhappy.

Yi Xiaoyao gently ruffled Yun Mengling’s hair and smiled softly. "I’m going now."

With that, his figure flickered, and he stepped into the air, vanishing.

「A moment later, in a tavern.」

"You were willing to leave your dear Ling’er so soon?" Jin Sanbao asked in surprise as he poured Yi Xiaoyao a cup of wine.

Yi Xiaoyao gave a wry smile, downing the contents of his cup in one go without a word.

Jin Sanbao laughed heartily. "See? It’s better to be like me. My heart is full of freedom, completely carefree."

"Wait until you have someone you love. We’ll see how much freedom is left in your heart then," Yi Xiaoyao said, rolling his eyes at him.

"This fatty isn’t interested in women! I only love the Puppet Battle Armors I create with my own two hands. I’m afraid I’ll never get to experience the pains of lovesickness like you in this lifetime!" Jin Sanbao said with a smug laugh.

As the two were drinking and talking, at a table by the window, two men with impassive faces casually glanced over at Yi Xiaoyao and Jin Sanbao.

"The boss just confirmed it. The man in the black robe and cloak entered the City Lord’s Mansion for a private meeting with Yun Mengling," one of them said in a low voice. "And the boss used a Secret Technique to overhear them. This is the man who killed the Shao Family’s Young Master."

The other man asked, "So we capture him and hand him over to the Shao Family?"

"No. We of the Mysterious Secret Pavilion are only responsible for finding evidence and confirming his identity. We don’t do the killing or capturing."

"The man in black has deliberately hidden his face, so we have no leads on him directly. But you can investigate the fatty he’s with. That should naturally lead you to the identity of the man in black. Once we have that, the Shao Family will take care of the rest."

"Alright! I’ll go investigate now. That way, we can complete our mission and collect that huge fee from the Shao Family."

"Go on. I’ll take care of tailing him."

After their conversation, one of them departed in a hurry, while the other remained, keeping an incredibly discreet watch on Yi Xiaoyao.

And yet, the ever-perceptive Yi Xiaoyao didn’t notice a thing, a testament to just how formidable his observer’s methods were.

"Let’s go," Yi Xiaoyao said, rising to his feet and addressing Jin Sanbao. "I’ll take you to the Chaotic Alliance Domain and show you what real slaughter looks like."

Then, his gaze drifted out the window toward the distant City Lord’s Mansion. He murmured, "Ling’er, from now on, I will slaughter all who stand in my way for your sake!"

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