Plans Change, Farewell to Ya Fei

Mittle Auction House.

In a room on the third floor, Liu Yun lay on the bed, grinning foolishly. After rejoicing for quite a while, he finally summoned his Personal Panel to check it.

Name: Mitel Liu Yun

Realm: Tenth Stage Dou Qi (Hundred Refinement Dou Qi 100/100)

Attributes: Metal, Wood, Fire, Wind

Aptitude: 65 (Through your unrelenting efforts, your aptitude has finally improved. Yet across the myriad worlds, you are still an utterly ordinary nobody.)

Charm: 100 (The system's accompanying transformation has remade the host. Even across the myriad worlds, you remain among the most dazzling few.)

Comprehension: 35 (An indescribably poor comprehension; just another nobody in the myriad worlds.)

Technique: Thousand Hammer Hundred Refinement Technique

Dou Skill: Wind Spirit Fractal Sword (Mysterious Tier Intermediate)

Mission: At the host's current realm, kill 10 First-order Peak Magical Beasts of different species head-on. (Current mission progress: 0/10.)

Mission Points: 0 (Mission Points can be obtained by completing missions.)

Items: Sky Burning Immortal Art technique, One-star Dou Huang Trial Card x1.

System Function One: Return-bound targets 6/10. (Click to view details.)

Over the past few days, there had been no notification of the system returning Yun Yun's Dou Qi. That meant the returns would only continue after he broke through to Dou Zhe, so he had to advance as soon as possible.

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Yun Yun: 100% Dou Qi Return. Current relationship: "First encounter."

Nalan Yanran: 100% Dou Skill Return. Current relationship: "First encounter."

Mitel Ya Fei: 10x auction Return. Current relationship: "Overflowing Favor."

Yao Chen: 100% Alchemist Return. Current relationship: "First encounter."

Xiao Yan: 10x flame refinement Return. Current relationship: "Sworn Brother."

Gu Xun'er: 10x Dou Qi Return. Current relationship: "Sworn Sister."

Without realizing it, he already had six Return-bound targets. It seemed it was time to hurry up and complete some missions.

That evening, there was a knock at the door. Liu Yun opened it and found He Qingfeng outside, quickly ushering him in.

"Elder He, didn't you go to the Monster Mountain Range? Why are you back?" Liu Yun asked.

"Young Master, I found ten First-order Peak Magical Beasts and figured out where their lairs are," He Qingfeng said bluntly.

"So quickly?" Liu Yun was surprised.

"The Monster Mountain Range is full of Magical Beasts. Finding ones above the second order is difficult, but Tier 1 Magical Beasts are everywhere," He Qingfeng explained.

Liu Yun understood. The name Monster Mountain Range said it all. It was no exaggeration to say that Magical Beasts covered the place, and Tier 1 Magical Beasts were the lowest-ranking kind, so naturally they were plentiful.

He had originally thought this mission would take a long time, so he had planned to leave after the auction ended ten days later. Now, it seemed there was no need to wait.

"Since that's the case, Elder He, make the preparations. We'll set out at dawn tomorrow to hunt Magical Beasts," Liu Yun said.

Elder He looked at Liu Yun's eager expression, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

"Elder He, is there something else?" Liu Yun asked.

"Young Master, do you truly intend to hunt First-order Peak Magical Beasts alone?

You should know that Magical Beasts of the same rank are stronger than humans. A First-order Peak Magical Beast is equivalent to a Nine-star Dou Zhe, perhaps even stronger. Only a Dou Master would have a high chance of killing one.

And the Young Clan Leader's current realm appears to be only Tenth Stage Dou Qi."

Liu Yun was stunned. Indeed, he did not know how strong First-order Peak Magical Beasts were. Judging from the reward the system had offered, this mission was definitely far from easy.

But how could he know the difference without trying? Since the system had issued this mission, there had to be some hope of completing it.

"Elder He is right, but I still want to try. With Elder He's cultivation as a Nine-Star Great Dou Master, I believe you can certainly keep me safe," Liu Yun said.

"Young Master, Magical Beasts are highly vigilant. Once they sense an existence they cannot contend with, they will immediately turn and flee," He Qingfeng reminded him.

In other words, He Qingfeng would have to keep a considerable distance. If Liu Yun found himself in a fatal situation, he would not be able to rescue him immediately.

Liu Yun considered this as well. He was going there to fight, not to throw his life away.

"Then we'll take it slowly. After entering the Monster Mountain Range, I'll first fight Magical Beasts that have just entered the first order. I'll proceed step by step, then challenge First-order Peak Magical Beasts at the end," Liu Yun said.

If he could not even defeat ordinary Tier 1 Magical Beasts, Liu Yun would have to consider giving up on the mission.

"As long as Young Master knows what he's doing. I'll take my leave first," He Qingfeng said with a slight bow.

"Alright, Elder He, take care."

After seeing Elder He off, Liu Yun began to ponder. This mission was not simple. If things went badly, his life might truly be in danger.

If it were only First-order Peak Magical Beasts, it would be manageable. He could stall for time and have He Qingfeng take him away. But the Monster Mountain Range was fraught with danger. If a third- or fourth-order Magical Beast suddenly appeared, he might really be finished.

"Forget it. There's no use thinking so much. I should rest well and build up my energy. The journey over the next few days may not be so peaceful," Liu Yun muttered.

If fear of danger made him stop moving forward, then what kind of Dou Master could he become? At that moment, Liu Yun suddenly saw things clearly, and his mind felt utterly lucid.

The next day.

At daybreak, Liu Yun arrived outside Ya Fei's room and knocked on the door.

With a creak, the door opened. Ya Fei, dressed in a red gown, stood behind it. She was slightly surprised to see Liu Yun, then smiled and said:

"Little Brother Liu Yun, knocking on my door so early? Is something the matter?"

"I missed Sister Ya Fei terribly after not seeing you for one night. I just felt I should come see you," Liu Yun blurted out.

The moment those words left his mouth, not only was Ya Fei startled, but Liu Yun himself was shocked as well.

"Ahem, Little Brother Liu Yun really knows how to joke. Go on, you must have come because you have something to say," Ya Fei said with a smile.

"Yes, Sister Ya Fei, I came to say goodbye," Liu Yun said.

"Goodbye? You're leaving?" Ya Fei asked in surprise. At the same time, an inexplicable trace of sadness rose in her heart.

"Don't misunderstand, Sister Ya Fei. I'm only going to train in the Monster Mountain Range. I'll definitely return for the auction nine days from now," Liu Yun explained.

"Oh, that's good. But the Monster Mountain Range is so dangerous. You must be careful," Ya Fei said.

"Thank you for your concern, Sister Ya Fei. I'll only be training in the outer mountains. Besides, with Elder He, a Nine-Star Great Dou Master, with me, I'll be fine," Liu Yun said with a smile.

"Alright. If you encounter danger, remember to come back early. As for matters at the auction house, don't worry. I'm here," Ya Fei said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Sister Ya Fei. It's only a small trial. If I can't even do this, how will I grow stronger in the future? How will I protect Sister Ya Fei?" Liu Yun said confidently.

"Alright, go early and come back early. Be sure to stay safe!" Ya Fei patted his shoulder.

"Sister Ya Fei, I specifically came to say goodbye. Don't I get a hug?" Liu Yun asked with a smile, spreading his arms.

Ya Fei was stunned at first, then smiled. She stepped forward and gently embraced Liu Yun. At that moment, she did not know what was happening to her; she only felt her heart pounding fiercely.

A fragrant breeze washed over him, and Liu Yun felt as though he had sunk into a soft mire. His entire body was incredibly comfortable.

That was the gentleness of an older sister. She made people feel comfortable around her, did not throw tantrums, and would fulfill nearly all of your requests.

"Sister Ya Fei, take care of yourself too. There's a lot to do at the auction house, so don't exhaust yourself," Liu Yun said.

Then he released Ya Fei, turned, and left.