Zhang Xuan swiftly dealt with several Chief Elders who had developed killing intent toward him, then reappeared at the tavern from before.
Among the mysterious powers granted by the system, one piece of information in particular pointed directly to this tavern.
"Heh heh heh, so this woman had a hidden identity? Interesting!"
Without hesitation, he flashed away and appeared within the city. Moments later, he arrived in the bedchamber of Hong Yin, the tavern proprietress.
He sat quietly beside the table in the bedchamber for quite some time. When the door opened, Hong Yin stepped inside with a worried expression.
"Husband, where exactly did you go?"
Suddenly, movement sounded within the room. She instantly became alert and shouted inside, "Who's there?"
She then hurried inside.
When she saw Zhang Xuan seated by the table, Hong Yin froze briefly before joyfully throwing herself into his arms.
"Husband, where did you go? I searched so hard for you. Please don't leave me, alright?"
Hong Yin said tearfully in his embrace.
Zhang Xuan sneered and spoke at once. "Hong Yin, stop acting!"
Hearing this, Hong Yin raised her head, her face full of confusion.
"Husband, what do you mean, stop acting?"
Zhang Xuan continued with a sneer, "Aren't you tired of putting on this act? I already know."
"Know what? I don't understand what Husband means."
"Heh heh heh, it'd be a waste if you didn't become an actress."
"Actress? What actress?" Hong Yin frowned slightly.
"You hid yourself well and successfully deceived This Seat. Your acting truly was impressive."
"Tell me! How do we get to the Holding Immortal Realm?"
Hong Yin trembled, her gaze darting away. How did he... How could he possibly know? Damn it, those useless fools couldn't even handle such a simple matter!
After pondering for a moment,