"Miss Ran, I came out of seclusion today and heard from the teacher that you were looking for me. I wonder who my friend is?"
After they exchanged names, Chen Guan stopped talking and went straight to the topic of the inquiry.
Chen Guan considers himself a common person. Standing in front of this kind of woman who seems to be untainted by dust, I always feel out of place. At the moment, I just want to end it as soon as possible.
Hearing the question, Ran Qingchen did not answer. He turned his delicate hand over and an ordinary gold coin was revealed.
"Yun'er?!"
Taking the gold coin, feeling the slightly heavier weight than ordinary gold coins, Chen Guan made a startled sound, his breath unconsciously emanating, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
"Sorry, I'm too sensitive. Miss Ran, may I ask if Yun'er is a guest at Sound Valley?"
Yun Yun came to Central Plains. He could still understand that as long as Yun Shan broke through, then Misty Cloud Sect would naturally not need her to focus on it as before.
But when it came to Central Plains, it actually settled on Sound Valley, which was a bit unexpected.
At first glance, he almost thought that Sound Valley had done something he shouldn't have done, but when he thought about it carefully, he realized that he was overthinking it.
If this was really the case, the other party would not come to see him so blatantly.
"It's okay. Mr. Chen Guan and sister Yun'er have a deep love for each other. It's normal for this to happen. It's indeed a bit inappropriate for Qing Chen to come here this time. Please rest assured, Mr. Chen Guan, that sister Yun'er is safe. The main reason why she couldn't come over in person is because she has reached a critical moment in her cultivation and can't get away."
Ran Qingchen explained in an ethereal voice, with a reserved yet polite smile.
Chen Guan nodded slightly, believing most of it, but not completely.
"With all due respect, I would like to ask, how did Yun'er get to Sound Valley?"
Hearing this, Ran Qingchen hesitated for a moment, as if he felt that this was not the place to talk. However, he glanced at the empty inn and made a decision in an instant.
If you want to win his trust, you must remove your guard.
Immediately, he waved his jade hand and laid a soundproof barrier around it.
"This is a long story, so Qing Chen will make it short. Because of some problems in the valley, Qing Chen was ordered to leave the valley a few days ago. His original intention was to go to Burning Flame Valley to seek help, but when I passed by the outskirts of the Black Mist Mountain Range, But he found that some of them were fighting fiercely, and one of them was sister Yun Yun. He saw that she was extremely exhausted and was close to exhaustion, but she gritted her teeth and did not retreat at all. Qing Chen admired her, so she did her best."
"Because of this incident, I became friends with sister Yun Yun. In order to help her recover well, Qing Chen took her back to Sound Valley on his own initiative. Only then did he learn about Mr. Chen Guan from her mouth."
This is probably a kind of "hero" saving beauty.
Knowing that Yun Yun was not in danger, Chen Guan was relieved a lot, but his face still didn't look good.
"Which force took action against Yun'er?"
Ran Qingchen shook his head.
"Can't even Miss Ran be sure of her origin?"
"No, Mr. Chen Guan had a misunderstanding. The person who fought with sister Yun Yun that day was not a human being, but an out-of-control puppet. According to sister Yun Yun, the puppet came from..."
Looking at Chen Guan, Ran Qingchen didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was very clear.
Chen Guan was suddenly stunned, memories flashed through his mind like a marquee, and he suddenly realized it.
When he and Xiao Yi Xian went to the Black Mist Mountain Range to seize Netherworld Poison Flame, for safety reasons, he deliberately left a puppet to guard the outside. But after encountering Old Monster You Du, he only wanted to escape and could not care about these things at all.
Afterwards, the carefully crafted puppet was found by himself, but the one guarding the outside was completely forgotten.
This kind of low-level puppet has only one possibility after it exceeds the scope of its control. It will carry out the last order of its master for thousands of years. Anyone who interrupts will be regarded as an enemy! Come to think of it, after Yun Yun discovered the puppet, he recognized it as his own, which then caused some unreasonable worries, and this is what happened next.
After clarifying the key, Chen Guan couldn't help but feel dumb.
I've been having trouble for a long time, and the enemy is actually myself!
His face felt a little hot, and Chen Guan didn't want to meet Ran Qingchen's eyes.
"Miss Ran, does Yun'er know my whereabouts now?"
"Mr. Chen Guan, don't worry. Although Sound Valley can't escape from the world, he still has channels to communicate with the outside world. With your current reputation, it's not difficult to find out. After finding out your whereabouts, I informed sister Yun Yun immediately. At that time, she wanted to find you. I saw that she was about to break through, so I stopped her and let her break through safely in the valley."
That's good, Chen Guan nodded slightly, feeling relieved.
He raised his head and glanced at Ran Qingchen, who had hidden expectations in his eyes. Chen Guan knew very well that she came here in person because she must have wanted him to go to Sound Valley.
On the one hand, it's to answer Yun Yun, on the other hand, it's probably because I have something I want to help me with, but I can't say it directly right now.
Seeing through but not telling, Ran Qingchen didn't speak, and Chen Guan naturally didn't take the initiative to get involved.
"That's good. Thank you Miss Ran for this. Please wait a moment. I will tell the teacher and then I will go to Sound Valley with the girl to pick up Yun'er."
In any case, since Yun Yun is in Sound Valley, it must be a trip.
As for the matters that Sound Valley may need to take action in the future, it will not be too late to make a decision after meeting Yun Yun.
As a human being, as long as what Ran Qingchen says is true and it's not particularly troublesome, Chen Guan doesn't mind helping.
"Everything depends on what Mr. Chen Guan says."
Ran Qingchen nodded slightly, understanding what he was worried about, and smiled softly, appearing very candid.
As long as we invite people back, the trip will be half done.
Chen Guan didn't say any more, walked out from Cloud Inn and went straight to Pill Tower.
Coincidentally, Xuan Kongzi and others had just returned.
There was no hiding anything, Chen Guan told the story.
"Go with peace of mind. Although Sound Valley is hidden from the world, its reputation is considered top-notch. I have dealt with them several times before. Now that they are asking for your help, maybe you have the opportunity to experience their Nine-Colored Spiritual Rainbow Pool. This is an enviable opportunity. I was not able to do so at first." Xuan Kongzi sighed while stroking his beard.
"Nine-Colored Spiritual Rainbow Pool?"
"Well, this is Sound Valley a wonderful place. Anyone who has experienced it will say it is good. I can't tell you the details. You will know when you go there."
"I understand, thank you teacher."
Leaving Pill Tower, Chen Guan returned to Cloud Inn to join Ran Qingchen.
Then, without further delay, we set off with the help of Spatial Wormhole from Holy Pill City.
I made four transfers along the way and detoured around the Black Mist Mountain Range before turning to the southwest. It took me a full seven days to arrive at an endless sea of lush forests.
When he arrived here, Chen Guan could notice that the space in front of him gave people a weird sense of iteration, which was not much different from the first time he went to the inner courtyard of Canaan College, but it was also more obscure. If he didn't have strong mental power, he would never be able to sense it.
"This is where I, Sound Valley, am. Sir, please wait a moment."
Ran Qingchen said, turning over his hand and taking out a guqin.
Then he held it with one hand and gently plucked the strings with the other hand. As more than ten tunes were played, the scene in front of him quietly changed.
I saw a vast valley in the originally lush forest sea, surrounded by green mountains and green water, with birds chirping, waterfalls flying, and falling flowers in colorful colors. Everywhere revealed the tranquility and elegance.
What's even more strange is that Chen Guan discovered that the elegant pavilions were actually built on huge pink shells, with weak and soft fluorescence constantly rippling out, filling the entire valley with a dreamy atmosphere.
In comparison, Old Monster You Du and Qingce Manor seem to be out of reach.
"As expected of the legendary Sound Valley, Shangri-La is nothing more than that."
Chen Guan was very proud of it.
Ran Qingchen smiled slightly, not too modestly.
While the two of them were watching, an old woman with a stooped body suddenly appeared on the distant pavilion. She didn't make any movement, just glanced at her casually, and Chen Guan felt like her entire body was being looked at.
Dou Venerate Expert! Compared with the resurrected Venerable Skyfire, it is only stronger but not weaker!
Even Half-Saint is not impossible.
The old woman came and left just as quickly. After glancing at the two of them and nodding slightly, she disappeared quietly.
"This is Granny Lu. He has a cold temperament. Don't mind Mr. Chen Guan."
Chen Guan shook his head. Although he was a little curious about the old woman's specific strength, it was hard to ask more questions.
"Yun Yun sister is practicing in the pool. Sir, please come with me."
Knowing what Chen Guan was concerned about, Ran Qingchen smiled, landed on the ground and led the way to the back of the huge shell in the center.
Chen Guan follows closely behind.
The speed was not fast. After walking for more than ten minutes, we were close to the destination.
Somewhat surprisingly, this Sound Valley disciple was far fewer than Chen Guan expected. Along the way, he only met no more than ten, and without exception, they were all beautiful women.
From their names, Chen Guan also determined the more detailed identity of Ran Qingchen.
Sound Valley, Young Valley Master.
As expected.
"Mr. Geng made me laugh. Because I, Sound Valley, have been living in seclusion, the number of disciples has never been large. After my mother's accident, the number of disciples has not increased, and now it is just over a hundred."
Such a big Sound Valley, this is really unbelievable to people.
However, it would be a big mistake to underestimate Sound Valley because of this.
Not to mention anything else, the old woman alone is enough to intimidate a party.
"Here we are, this is my Sound Valley... training place, Nine-Colored Spiritual Rainbow Pool, Yun Yun sister is practicing there."
Walking in front of an interface shrouded in fluorescent light that looked like a giant upside-down jade bowl, Ran Qingchen stopped and said.
After a slight hesitation, his hands began to form seals.
As a series of dazzling seals were played, a portal slowly opened near the top of the barrier. Immediately, a burst of light spread down, forming layers of steps as the two watched.
"Sir, go up the steps and you will see sister Yun Yun, but please don't make any noise, so as not to disturb the practice."
"Thank you."
Chen Guan nodded in agreement and stepped up the steps.
The steps formed by the light curtain feel as if they were real when you step forward.
Without hurrying, in about half a minute, Chen Guan came to the door of the barrier.
Looking from the outside in, I realized that the scene inside the barrier was a bit strange, as if...
A giant mushroom with a concave top?! In the center of the depression, there is a pool full of jasper-like liquid. The fragrance is compelling. After taking a shallow sip, you can feel that the speed of Dou Qi flowing in the body has accelerated a bit.
This is probably a prepared medicinal liquid! Being able to smell the medicinal materials, Chen Guan had some guesses in his mind. He didn't know how many precious medicinal materials it would cost to build such a large pond.
Looking forward again, Chen Guan finally saw the figure of Yun Yun, just as beautiful as before.
At the same time, I also understood why Ran Qingchen hesitated just now.
Because, at this moment, Yun Yun is exactly like a big white fish, sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, with only the upper part of his shoulders exposed.
However, under the medicinal liquid, one can still see the looming and proud figure.
His eyes flickered slightly, and then he looked straight at the past. We are not outsiders. Sect Master Yun What place has he not seen? After appreciating it for a moment, Chen Guan carefully released Spiritual Power, and a look of astonishment gradually appeared on his face.
Six-Star Dou Huang peak?! This is the rhythm that is about to break through the seven stars! To be honest, this speed is somewhat beyond Chen Guan's expectations.
Once you break through seven stars, and then take Emperor Extreme Pill and Breakthrough Pill, as long as you have good luck, won't you go straight to the realm of Dou Zong? A bit unexpected, but it's a good thing anyway.
After taking back Spiritual Power, Chen Guan thought for a moment and roughly guessed the reason why Sect Master Yun entered the country so quickly.
This Nine-Colored Spiritual Rainbow Pool, which even Xuan Kongzi praised highly, must have played a big role in it.
With a slight smile, Chen Guan stepped down.
When Ran Qingchen mentioned Nine-Colored Spiritual Rainbow Pool just now, he could still pretend not to know, but now that he saw Yun Yun's state, he was embarrassed to pretend anymore.
"It will take about a day for Yun'er to break through. I would like to thank Young Valley Master for taking care of her."
"Mr. Chen Guan, you're welcome. Sister Yun Yun and I hit it off right away. As it should be, I've arranged a place to stay. Sir, please come with me."
Following Young Valley Master, we soon came to a fresh attic.
"Mr. Chen Guan will take a short rest here. I will explain to the other disciples in the valley and try not to disturb your tranquility."
Taking Chen Guan to his residence, Ran Qingchen said something and when he was about to leave, he showed hesitation several times.
Seeing this, Chen Guan stopped fighting with her.
He said bluntly, "Young Valley Master, if you have something to say, just say it. Since you are Yun'er's friend, you are also my friend."
After the words fell, it could be clearly noticed that Ran Qingchen's eyes began to feel depressed.
He took a deep breath to cheer up, then looked at Chen Guan with hope, turned over his hand and took out a jade box, holding it in the air.
The moment the jade box appeared, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply, and frost began to condense on the ground underfoot at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Even Chen Guan felt a long-lost coldness at this moment. Heavenly Flames moved slightly and circulated in his body, and he felt much more comfortable.
"Mr. Chen Guan, can you recognize this object?"
Ran Qingchen opened the jade box with stiff fingers, and a crystal that was shaped like a water drop, the size of a fingernail, and braving the cold air suddenly appeared.