Jiang Liu sorted through the Ancestor of the Yun Family's belongings and found nothing of value. He only had some auxiliary pills and a strange weapon on him.
Looking at this thing that resembled neither a knife nor a sword, Jiang Liu couldn't recognize it even after a long time. He simply stopped paying attention to it and put it aside.
The Ghost Lord did have quite a few things, including a large pile of pills and three jade boxes. Jiang Liu remembered that the Ghost Lord had been searching for something to prolong life, so those three jade boxes must contain that.
Jiang Liu thought of the Saint Spirit Pill in the package, thinking that Old Master Murong should be in dire need of these. He would have the old man take it when they returned to Wind City to see if he could advance to the Grandmaster level.
After all, if Grandpa Murong can also advance to the Grandmaster level, then the strength of our side will be much stronger, and we will have three Grandmaster on our side.
As for the Feng Family Old Ancestor, Jiang Liu has not considered him at the moment, since the Feng Family's situation is somewhat complicated.
Jiang Liu tidied himself up again and saw that the Frostwing Dragon and the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger seemed to be unharmed. He then jumped onto the back of the Frostwing Dragon and ordered it to continue heading towards Xia County.
The Frostwing Dragon let out a cry, Jiang Liu knew from the Frostwing Dragon that it was hungry, so he simply jumped off its back and let it take the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger Frostwing Dragon find food.
Jiang Liu then leaped onto a large tree and began meditating and cultivating, realizing that it had been a while since he had practiced the Saintly Sky Art.
Jiang Liu began cultivating according to the operating method of the Saintly Sky Art. Soon, waves of Yuan Qi Primal Qi Storm swept around Jiang Liu, and the branches and leaves of the surrounding trees rustled loudly.
Jiang Liu quickly realized that this time cultivating the Saintly Sky Art was significantly different from before. In the past, if he absorbed too much vital energy, his meridians would not be able to withstand it.
However, Jiang Liu is currently absorbing vital energy and still cannot feel the swelling sensation he experienced before.
It must have been after Grandmaster advanced to the Grandmaster level that he reforged Jiang Liu's meridians and significantly increased their capacity.
Jiang Liu was pleased with this situation and continued to endlessly absorb and refine the vital energy.
Jiang Liu cultivated there all night until dawn, when the Frostwing Dragon and the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger returned. The Three-Eyed Flying Tiger was carrying a deer-like Exotic Beast in its mouth.
Jiang Liu was greatly pleased when he saw this; at least these two Exotic Beast knew to bring him a share!
Jiang Liu roasted the deer and, after having breakfast, leaped onto the back of the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger. Jiang Liu then gave the Frostwing Dragon a command to lead the way towards Xia County.
After flying for about half a day, the outline of Xia County Xia City appeared before Jiang Liu's eyes. The two Exotic Beast Kings were flying at roughly the same speed, much faster than before their advancement.
As soon as Jiang Liu approached Xia City, several followers dressed in the Sun Moon Sect attire flew out, looked Jiang Liu over, and couldn't sense any aura emanating from Jiang Liu.
However, the mount he rode emitted a wave of energy that made their hearts tremble.
Immediately realizing that the person before him was not to be trifled with, he quickly and respectfully asked, "Are you a disciple of the Exotic Beast Valley, sir? What brings you to my Xia City?"
"What? Can't I come if there's nothing wrong?" Jiang Liu said indifferently.
"No, no, sir, please. However, to avoid causing chaos, your beast cannot enter the city."
Jiang Liu nodded without saying anything, then jumped off the back of the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger and gave orders to the Frostwing Dragon and the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger, telling them to find food on their own.
The disciples of the Sun Moon Sect saw Jiang Liu dismount from the back of the Exotic Beast. They exchanged glances and nodded subtly.
Jiang Liu had no interest in paying attention to them. He tightened his pack and flew over the city wall.
The Sun Moon Sect disciples' eyes lit up when they saw Jiang Liu's bulging package.
When Jiang Liu entered Xia City, he was shocked to see the desolate streets. How long had the Sun Moon Sect been in charge of this place? And it had already turned into this mess?
Jiang Liu remembered that when he passed through here before, it was a prosperous place.
Jiang Liu shook his head, then looked around and saw a restaurant ahead. Jiang Liu strolled inside.
As soon as Jiang Liu entered the restaurant, the waiter, seeing a guest arrive, immediately approached Jiang Liu warmly, "Are you here for a meal, sir?"
Jiang Liu nodded, then casually found a table and sat down. Jiang Liu looked around the restaurant, wondering why no one was eating at lunchtime.
Seeing Jiang Liu's puzzled look, the waiter sighed and said, "Sir, are you wondering why no one is coming to dine?"
Before Jiang Liu could reply, the waiter said directly, "Alas! It's all the fault of the Sun Moon Sect! Everyone's run away, who's left to eat here?"
"Stop gossiping. If those bastards hear you, I can't protect you," the shopkeeper shouted from the side.
The waiter quickly shut up and went to attend to his own business.
Soon, Jiang Liu's food was served.
Jiang Liu quickly finished his lunch and continued strolling through the streets of Xia City.
He wanted to go to Ascension Tower to check the situation. Jiang Liu had already asked the waiter about the location of Ascension Tower.
Before long, the iconic pavilion of Ascension Tower came into view before Jiang Liu.
Jiang Liu stepped into the Ascension Tower and saw a sparse crowd in the hall, which was completely different from the bustling Ascension Tower Jiang Liu had seen in other places.
A waitress saw Jiang Liu and her eyes lit up. She walked up to him, bowed, and said, "Young Master Jiang, you're back! Miss has been waiting for you for a long time."
Jiang Liu was taken aback and asked, "Is your young lady here?"
The waitress nodded and said, "Yes! Miss has been waiting here ever since you sent the message that you would be back soon."
A surge of warmth welled up in Jiang Liu's heart. Now he finally understood Murong Yin's feelings for him. He knew that Xia City was not safe at the moment.
Although the Sun Moon Sect might not dare to attack Murong Yin, they would be more restrained because Murong Aotian was keeping them in check.
However, it's better to be safe than sorry. Especially with cults like the Sun Moon Sect, who knows what sinister methods they might employ?
"Where is your young lady?" Jiang Liu asked.
"Oh! She was just here a moment ago, but she's vanished in the blink of an eye. I'll go look for her for you," the waitress said.
Jiang Liu nodded, not minding. As long as Murong Yin was here, he would definitely see him eventually, so there was no rush.
Afterwards, Jiang Liu strolled around the Ascension Tower.
Jiang Liu realized that if things continued like this, the Ascension Tower would probably be difficult to maintain, and the Sun Moon Sect was probably thinking the same thing.
However, they miscalculated, because their greatest backer, the Ghost Lord, had already been killed by Jiang Liu. What did they have left to rely on?
Jiang Liu waited for a while but still didn't see Murong Yin appear. Jiang Liu was a little puzzled. Could something have delayed him? But even if he was delayed, the waitress would have returned by the time she went to look for him!
Had something happened? Jiang Liu couldn't help but think this.