Chapter 1802

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　　”What？ Is there some big secret that can’t be told？” Pei Wenjie had drunk a bit more, so his words came out a little more freely.
　　Xuan Yutang said with a bitter smile, “It’s not that it can’t be told. In fact, many people on the Tianxuan Continent already know this.”
　　”My father is Xuan Tongce, the clan leader of the Xuan family, a figure who has reached the Saint Heaven Realm. He had an elder sister named Xuan Yudie, who many years ago married a hall master from the Xuanyue Tower in the Xuanyuan Domain.”
　　”Thanks to this connection, our Xuan family established ties with the Xuanyue Tower, and we began trading with each other.”
　　”For many years, it was the Xuanyue Tower supporting our Xuan family from behind the scenes. Meanwhile, after losing Bai Haoran and Mu Beige one after another, the Bai and Mu families gradually fell behind.”
　　”Now, take for example Mu Qingjun, the wife of the Bai family’s clan leader—she suffers from a chronic illness. If Bai Haoran, the third son of the Bai family, were still around, the outcome might have been very different.”
　　Ye Wushuang asked casually, “Is it hard to treat？”
　　”Even a ninth-grade alchemist can do nothing about it. Over the years, the Bai and Mu families have paid a heavy price trying to cure Mu Qingjun,” Xuan Yutang couldn’t help but add. “Unless a Saint-rank alchemist steps in.”
　　Saint-rank alchemist！
　　Even in higher-level continents, they don’t exist, unless it’s places like the Xuanyuan Domain, Tongcang Domain, or Beiqian Domain where saints reside—only there can they be found.
　　Moreover, the cost of hiring a Saint-rank alchemist is exorbitantly high. The Bai and Mu families probably can’t afford it.
　　”Then why did you come to this Burial Saint Cave？” Ye Wushuang asked casually.
　　Xuan Yutang smiled slightly and said, “Of course to broaden my horizons. Although the Tianyuan Continent is currently a low-level continent, it holds many mysteries. The Burial Saint Cave, in particular, is shrouded in legends—a place that inspires awe. Who wouldn’t want to see it？”
　　After sharing drinks, Ye Wushuang, Huang Yu, Pei Wenjie, Pei Wenxiu, and Xuan Yutang had grown somewhat closer.
　　The next day, early in the morning.
　　Huang Yu shook his head as he sat up.
　　What a comfortable night’s sleep that was.
　　”Awake now！” Zhou Yuan said with a chuckle.
　　”Yeah！”
　　Huang Yu stood up, stretched, and couldn’t help but smile. “Though I drank too much, at least it was a peaceful night.”
　　”A peaceful night？ In this illusory land？” Zhou Yuan scoffed and said slowly, “Last night, Ye Wushuang and the others got up four times and killed several ferocious beasts with Star-Shattering Realm strength.”
　　”Huh？”
　　Huang Yu looked utterly stunned.
　　He had no idea.
　　”Hey！ Where are they？”
　　Looking around, only he and Zhou Yuan were left. Huang Yu said in surprise.
　　”Ye Wushuang is scouting around to decide where to go next. Pei Wenjie, Pei Wenxiu, and Xuan Yu Hall have all left on their own.”
　　”Gone？”
　　Huang Yu scratched his head and said, “I didn’t even get to say goodbye to them…”
　　”If we waited for your goodbyes, it’d take forever？”
　　As the two spoke, Ye Wushuang descended, riding the Golden-Winged Spirit Falcon.
　　”Brother Ye, how’s it going？”
　　Huang Yu asked with a grin.
　　”I’ve checked all around, nothing unusual. But southwest feels a bit odd, so let’s head there.”
　　Ye Wushuang said bluntly, “From now on, searching for ruins or relics isn’t a priority. I’m starting to hunt people down.”
　　”Hunt　people　down？”
　　Huang Yu couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Who are you looking for？”
　　Zhou Yuan smacked Huang Yu’s head and scolded, “You dumb kid, really clueless. Who do you think？”
　　”Your Brother Ye has so many enemies in Tianyuan Continent. Now that he’s reached the mid-stage of the Stellar Transformation Realm, shouldn’t he go after them？”
　　”True…” Huang Yu looked at Ye Wushuang with envy and said, “If I had Brother Ye’s combat power, I wouldn’t have to worry about a thing.”
　　”Maybe in your next life.” Zhou Yuan spared no effort in discouraging him： “Work harder in your next life, and you might catch up to one-tenth of Little Brother Ye’s level.”
　　Huang Yu pouted but had no strength to argue back.
　　The trio traveled through the mountains and forests, heading southwest…
　　From entering the Burial Saint Cave until now in this virtual realm, several months had already passed.
　　Moreover, in this vast virtual realm, it was possible to go for long stretches without encountering a single person, with most encounters being ferocious beasts.
　　The ‘ferocious beasts’ in this virtual realm could also be seen outside, but they had undergone some degree of mutation and were extremely bloodthirsty.
　　However, such battles were excellent for tempering one’s realm and strength.
　　At the same time, within these sprawling mountains, grasslands, and other bizarre terrains, many rare and valuable natural treasures grew, which were extremely hard to come by in the outside world.
　　For half a month straight, the trio traveled over a thousand miles, occasionally encountering lone or small groups of two or three martial artists. They stopped them to gather some information but didn’t make things difficult for them.
　　Of course, if they were from the Spirit Sword Pavilion, the Qi Family, the Yun Family, or the Infinite Alliance, Ye Wushuang would kill them without hesitation.
　　On this day, Ye Wushuang and his two companions paused in a small hilly area to rest.
　　A campfire was lit, and meat was skewered for roasting.
　　Huang Yu was already unable to wait any longer.
　　”Brother Ye is strong in skill, good at cooking, and so handsome—it’s hard to imagine how many girls would fall for him.”
　　Huang Yu didn’t forget to praise.
　　”You brat, you’re only good at talking, your skills are useless.”
　　Faced with Zhou Yuan’s criticism, Huang Yu retorted unhappily： “Senior Zhou, at least I’ve advanced from the early stage to the middle stage of the Star-Plucking Realm. How can you say I’m useless？”
　　”Heh！”
　　Zhou Yuan sneered： “Look at Ye Wushuang—he’s already effortlessly killing peak-stage experts at the middle stage. Now look at yourself—you can’t even beat a late-stage ferocious beast.”
　　”That’s not fair. Just take the five neighboring continents—Tianhuang, Tianyuan, Tianxuan, Xifeng, and Lingyun—how many freaks like Brother Ye can you find？”
　　”At least you have some self-awareness, kid.”
　　The old man and the young man waited for Ye Wushuang’s barbecue.
　　The aroma wafted through the air, and soon the three of them dug in.
　　As they ate, Ye Wushuang suddenly raised an eyebrow.
　　Zhou Yuan also glanced around inadvertently, muttering with dissatisfaction： “Can’t even have a proper meal without being disturbed. So annoying.”
　　”Huh？” Huang Yu was stunned and said, “I didn’t make a sound, Senior Zhou.”
　　”Who said it was you？” Zhou Yuan said irritably.
　　Ye Wushuang finished gnawing on a piece of roasted meat, washed his hands, and couldn’t help but laugh： “Guests who come to ask for some roasted meat are welcome by me, Ye Wushuang. But if they have ill intentions, it’s better for them to stay far away.”
　　As Ye Wushuang’s words fell, figures emerged one after another from the shadows around the small hill.
　　At a glance, there were at least ten or more.
　　The leader, a man clad in black light armor with a sword strapped to his back, stood with his arms crossed, eyeing Ye Wushuang and the other two with great interest.
　　”What a coincidence! Just when we were searching high and low for you, here you are without any effort…”
　　The man looked at Ye Wushuang and smiled faintly： “Ye Wushuang, I never thought I’d run into you here.”