When Xu Yan first arrived in the Inner Domain, he upheld the principle of keeping a low profile. Although he had gained a rough understanding of the Inner Domain from Xie Lingfeng and his junior sister Su Lingxiu,
it was ultimately only a general understanding, enough to know the broad framework of the Inner Domain.
It was like reading a scenic description in a book compared with experiencing the view in person. There was always a difference.
Upon arriving in the Inner Domain, Xu Yan discovered that he was terribly poor. At present, all he could think about was how to earn enough Spirit Crystals to buy spirit medicines.
Regardless of their intentions or whether they harbored ill designs, Xu Yan was not worried about the people in the carriage.
Although he was not yet invincible in the Inner Domain, beating most of the Grandmaster Martial Artists there was still easy for him.
The strongest among this group was merely a heavily injured Grandmaster Martial Artist. He posed no threat at all.
As long as he had enough Spirit Crystals, Xu Yan almost wished they would harbor ill designs. That way, he could make a tidy sum.
"This little woman is carrying out my late mother's final wish and burying her in our ancestral home. Unfortunately, we encountered an unforeseen change, and the journey home is fraught with danger. I saw that your strength is considerable, so I wish to make a deal with you and hire you to escort us along the way. Would that be possible?"
Du Yuying stated her purpose.
Xu Yan raised an eyebrow. So that was what this was about. Even the protection of a Grandmaster was not enough to ensure safety. Clearly, the enemy they faced was tremendously powerful.
"I've only just arrived in