Who Can Say for Sure

The Jizhi Azure Bird soared through the air.

Suddenly, it noticeably paused.

Wang Li and He Lingxiu easily controlled their movements, their expressions mirroring each other as they both furrowed their brows slightly.

They then exchanged a glance, understanding passing between them without a word.

The Jizhi Azure Bird hailed from the chaotic continent, so it should be particularly sensitive to the aura of high-level powers from that region.

It seemed that within the Lesser Jade Continent, some kind of energy related to powerful forces from the chaotic continent had just erupted.

He Lingxiu, as the owner of this Azure Bird, instantly understood why it was reacting so strangely.

But Wang Li also grasped it immediately, which could only mean his knowledge far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators.

However, low-level cultivators knew their place.

The more power exceeded their level, the less it concerned them.

The Azure Bird only paused for a moment before continuing its rapid flight.

"Fellow Daoist Hehe,"

Wang Li watched the direction the Azure Bird was flying, his slightly furrowed brow quickly relaxing. "Where are you heading? Are you sure you're not lost?"

He asked this because the Azure Bird was neither flying towards the Scorched Wood Market nor directly towards the chaotic continent.

In his opinion, the quickest way to enter the Seven Treasures Ancient Domain would be through a teleportation array.

The closest place with such a teleportation array to him and He Lingxiu was the Scorched Wood Market.

The Seven Treasures Ancient Domain was located within the White Bone Continent. The straight-line distance from the Lesser Jade Continent to the edge of the White Bone Continent was over seven thousand li, not to mention some areas that were impossible to traverse.

When he and Lü Shenliang had gone to the White Bone Continent before, they had first gone to the Evil Water Continent and then used the teleportation array there to reach the White Bone Continent.

Among the four eastern edge continents—Red Mountain, Fire Sparrow, Lesser Jade, and Evil Water—the Evil Water Continent was closest to the White Bone Continent. However, the Evil Water Continent itself was riddled with complex waterways and inhabited by numerous demonic beasts. The waters between it and the White Bone Continent were even more dangerous, with high-level demonic beasts lurking. This route was typically used for the bloody trials of the powerful Sects in the Evil Water Continent, and ordinary low-level cultivators would avoid venturing deep into it unless they had a specific need.

"You'll know soon enough." Hearing Wang Li's question, He Lingxiu responded indifferently.

"Fellow Daoist Hehe, since we're companions venturing into a place like the Seven Treasures Ancient Domain together, can we have a little more sincerity?" Wang Li asked, sounding a bit frustrated. "If you say that, I'll really worry about being thrown from the sky again, only to find five fellow cultivators eagerly waiting for me below."

He Lingxiu chuckled again. "Wouldn't that just be another opportunity for you to plunder them?"

"You can't say that," Wang Li retorted. "Not all fellow cultivators are as kind as your senior sister and senior brother."

He Lingxiu sneered. "Not all fellow cultivators are as foolish as my senior sister and senior brother, right?"

"Not at all," Wang Li said. "I actually think Fellow Daoists Shun Xin Ru Yi, Qi Kai De Sheng, and Changming are good people. They understand the situation clearly."

He Lingxiu didn't want to dwell on this topic with Wang Li. "Since you're so familiar with the business at the Jiaomu Market, you also know that besides not easily revealing our identities, we shouldn't waste time guessing others' identities. You should understand that the more you know, the more troublesome it will be in the future."

As she spoke, she was intently observing the changes in Wang Li's expression. However, after she finished speaking, Wang Li showed no surprise at all.

She then gave a self-deprecating smile. "So you already guessed that someone else is traveling with us this time?"

Wang Li smiled slightly. "Why would I need to guess? Didn't you tell me from the beginning that you were looking for me as a guide? As for rescuing people and dealing with the cultivators who captured those from the Scripture-Abandoning Dao-Departing Alliance, that's not a guide's job. Moreover, since those members of the Scripture-Abandoning Dao-Departing Alliance come from notable backgrounds, their Sects likely wouldn't feel at ease putting all their eggs in one basket."

"It's good that you've already thought of it."

Seeing Wang Li say this, He Lingxiu knew there was no need to remind him about the backgrounds of those three young cultivators from the Scripture-Abandoning Dao-Departing Alliance. "When we go to the Seven Treasures Ancient Domain this time, some cultivators will travel with us. However, I don't know how many there are or what their origins are."

"The more they fear being implicated, the less the Sects behind these three cultivators would dare to use their own disciples. They might even hesitate to find cultivators within the Lesser Jade Continent. As for those who dare to take on such a job, they are likely desperate individuals," Wang Li said meaningfully, looking at her. "It's quite impressive that you could get involved in this business. However, since you've also figured out what kind of cultivators you'll be traveling with, you naturally understand the dangers of this journey. I'm taking risks for the spirit sand needed for my cultivation; after all, I have to take shortcuts to obtain enough spirit sand normally. But you're different. As the illegitimate daughter of the Huayang Sect Master, the spirit sand needed for just a year or two of cultivation, or perhaps dealing with those pursuing cultivators, plundering them... you shouldn't be interested in such benefits. In my opinion, you're likely curious about why those three young cultivators from the Scripture-Abandoning Dao-Departing Alliance ventured deep into the chaotic continent, and why they attracted the attention of the Three Sages' disciples who oversee various continents."

Hearing Wang Li mention the illegitimate daughter of the Huayang Sect Master again, He Lingxiu's expression couldn't help but darken slightly. But upon hearing the last few sentences, her expression actually calmed down completely.

"You're right, but to be honest, I don't know much either. I just vaguely feel that these three individuals might be related to some secret and a certain supreme treasure on this trip. But whether that's true or not, we probably won't know until we encounter the cultivators pursuing them."

"Heh heh!" Wang Li rolled his eyes unceremoniously. He only believed He Lingxiu's words by at most sixty percent. "When you first found me and Senior Sister, you were secretive, withholding information whenever possible. Weren't you afraid that the more I knew about the dangers, the less likely I would be to accept this guiding job?"

"Quite the opposite. I was afraid that if I said too much, even your Senior Sister would become interested. Even if she couldn't enter the Seven Treasures Ancient Domain, I was afraid she'd wait for us in the White Bone Continent. If that happened, what would unfold would truly be unpredictable," He Lingxiu said, narrowing her eyes. "In the chaotic continent, cultivators are never the main characters. The greatest dangers always come from various unknown factors. Since you frequently enter and exit the chaotic continent, why would you worry about encountering any particular cultivators within it?"

Hearing her say this, Wang Li suddenly felt a bit guilty and couldn't help but turn his head to look around.

"What? Are you worried your Senior Sister said she wouldn't come, but secretly followed?" He Lingxiu blinked in surprise.

Wang Li gave a wry smile. "Who can say for sure?"