At the peak of Cangfeng Mountain Range.
Chu Yun still wore a mask. Ye Tun and Sizhen Venerable beside him had also disguised their appearances slightly.
As dawn arrived.
Wang Han Cuo and the Black Iron King slowly flew up from the mountainside, their figures coming to a stop before Chu Yun and the others.
Wang Han Cuo swept his gaze around. Seeing the two unfamiliar figures beside Chu Yun, he did not pay them much mind.
"Young Master Xiao Yan, you have arrived as promised."
"We have prepared the items for you."
As Wang Han Cuo spoke, he opened his palm, revealing a blood-colored crystal and a box containing a sealed Evil Infant.
"This Ten Thousand Year Blood Essence Stone is the genuine article."
"And sealed inside this box is an Evil Infant at the Nirvana Realm Peak. Young Master Xiao Yan, feel free to inspect it."
To show his sincerity, Wang Han Cuo lightly waved his hand, sending both items floating directly before Chu Yun.
After taking them and checking them over, Chu Yun nodded. "There is no problem with either item. You two... have worked hard."
Yet there was something subtle in the tone of Chu Yun's final words.
Neither Wang Han Cuo nor the Black Iron King realized it at the moment. They thought Chu Yun was merely being polite.
The Black Iron King said, "Young Master Xiao Yan, we have shown our sincerity. When do you intend to come with us to meet His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"His Highness has been waiting for you in the Eastern Palace all night, simply to personally meet such a worthy talent as yourself."
Hearing this, Chu Yun smiled faintly. After putting away the two items, he said, "His Highness the Crown Prince's regard for Xiao Yan truly