Where Is My Horse?

Zhao Zilong of Changshan...??

Ling Ju and Ling Jing were both stunned, as if they had never heard of this name.

However, the fluctuations of the aura around this person were truly startling. In just this single instant, both Ling Ju and Ling Jing instantly sensed that this seemed to be a Spirit Transformation expert...

Spirit Transformation??

Wasn't it said... that the strongest person here in the Blazing Dynasty was merely the sect master of the Divine Sword Sect, who was at the peak of the Spirit Emergence Stage? Could it be that the sect master of the Divine Sword Sect had made a breakthrough??

A breakthrough from the peak of the Spirit Emergence Stage to the Spirit Transformation Stage?!

Yet that didn't seem right either... The sect master of the Divine Sword Sect... was currently traveling across the various major sects of the Northern Province to deliver invitations. After all, some ancient sects required the Divine Sword Sect master to visit in person to show sincerity...

While the two of them were stunned, Jing Pu crossed paths with Ling Ju and Ling Jing, and then Jing Pu continued speeding away in the direction of Qinghe Town.

Recovering their wits, Ling Ju and Ling Jing hurriedly looked at Jing Pu's receding back and shouted loudly:

"Senior, do you know where the Divine Sword Sect is?"

Without looking back, Jing Pu said, "The highest mountain ahead of you is the one!"

Having said that, Jing Pu vanished like a shooting star.

Regaining their senses, Ling Ju and Ling Jing were somewhat astonished. They had seen Jing Pu's appearance just now, and he was an extremely, extremely young man.

Although immortal cultivation could alter one's appearance, this was simply far too young. Generally, immortals who broke through to the Spirit Transformation Stage maintained an appearance around thirty or forty years old.

Furthermore... Jing Pu's appearance was exceptionally unfamiliar to Ling Jing and Ling Ju.

Come to think of it, there were only a few dozen super experts at the Spirit Transformation Stage in the entire Northern Province, and the two of them had crossed paths with basically all of them, yet they had never laid eyes on this one...

For a moment, Ling Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "I truly never expected that a backwater place like the Blazing Dynasty would also be crouching tigers and hidden dragons, harboring such a mighty figure."

As soon as Ling Jing finished speaking, Ling Ju at his side glared at him and said:

"This time when we go to the Divine Sword Sect, keep your mouth in check! I noticed that this mighty figure seemed to emerge from the direction of the Divine Sword Sect, perhaps sharing some connection with it. You must not treat people with the arrogance you displayed before. If you offend someone by any chance, it won't go well, do you understand?!"

Ling Jing, standing beside her, was taken aback, then curled his lips, shrugged, and said:

"It's just Spirit Transformation, after all. Our Emperor father is at the Tribulation Crossing Late Stage, what is there to fear..."

However, before Ling Jing could finish his sentence, he was glared back into silence by Ling Ju. Only then did Ling Jing curl his lips and say:

"Alright, alright, I know."

Jing Pu gave no further thought to what had just happened, merely feeling that the young woman wearing white clothes was truly exceptionally beautiful.

Right now, however, Jing Pu had no heart to dwell on such matters. The main issue was that Jing Pu discovered that the jade horse beneath him seemed to... undergo a strange mutation!

This jade horse's gem-like skin... had begun to grow distinct, sharp angles, and when touched... felt somewhat prickly... resembling dragon scales.

Jing Pu was somewhat unable to figure out whether this condition of the jade horse was normal. After all, it was an immortal item, and Jing Pu didn't understand such things very well.

Fortunately, the jade horse showed no signs of trouble at all and actually ran faster and faster, which allowed Jing Pu to set his mind somewhat at ease—as long as he didn't end up breaking someone else's ride, that was fine.

Just as the sky was beginning to break at dawn, Jing Pu already caught sight of the buildings of Qinghe Town.

The jade horse was simply too conspicuous, so Jing Pu dismounted from quite a distance away and tied the jade horse up. Ordinary people could not steal this immortal object, nor would they dare to.

Afterward, Jing Pu entered Qinghe Town with peace of mind.

Without further ado upon entering, Jing Pu first went to sell the items he had pilfered from his own room. Jing Pu's eye for value was correct; these trinkets were extremely valuable.

Jing Pu only sold a single piece, and the pawnshop owner nearly offered to gift the entire pawnshop to him.

With money in hand, the natural course of action was to first head to the previous steamed bun shop for a massive feast, and that alluring proprietress beamed at Jing Pu with a smile prettier than a flower.

Next came pondering what items he actually needed to buy, getting everything prepared so as to avoid making trips back and forth here one after another in the future.

It was not until the afternoon hour that Jing Pu finished his purchases with full satisfaction, walking back toward the spot where he had tied the horse, preparing to return to the Divine Sword Sect.

At that very moment, Ling Tiannan and Di Chen were walking in a daze along a small path within the Divine Sword Sect.

"Who in the world is Zhao Zilong of Changshan??" Di Chen asked, staring blankly at Ling Tiannan beside him.

Ling Tiannan shook his head in an even greater daze and said, "I have no idea... And he's also a Spirit Transformation expert... Never mind, forget it. I presume that on account of the Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony, there are always some mighty figures arriving early, and we'll find out when the time comes."

Di Chen nodded repeatedly and said, "That is true... But come to think of it... Could Senior Jing Pu also have come because of the Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony?"

Ling Tiannan thought for a moment, frowned slightly, and shook his head:

"That shouldn't be the case. Senior Jing Pu is an Upper Realm great immortal, and the ultimate objective of the Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony is none other than the immortal estate left behind before the death of the Lord of Ten Thousand Armies. The Lord of Ten Thousand Armies was merely a step away from ascension, yet ultimately passed away at the peak of the Mahayana Stage. Since Senior is an Upper Realm great immortal, he shouldn't be interested in such things."

Di Chen frowned slightly and nodded in agreement:

"Putting it that way, that is indeed true... If Senior Jing Pu were truly interested in the treasures within the immortal estate of the Lord of Ten Thousand Armies, he would simply barge straight in. But then again, why on earth would Senior Jing Pu choose to come to our Divine Sword Sect?"

"To be completely honest, the strongest person in our Divine Sword Sect was the Ancestor of the Divine Sword Sect from back in the day, but even our Ancestor, near the end of his life, only reached the peak of the Spirit Transformation Stage. He shouldn't have known such an Upper Realm great immortal."

Ling Tiannan shrugged and said:

"Perhaps this is part of the Senior's cultivation. Just like how I was stuck at the peak of the Golden Core Stage for a hundred years without making any further progress—my strength was sufficient, but because I lacked just a shred of opportunity and a single flash of enlightenment, I stubbornly couldn't break through. As a result, I entered the mortal world, concealed my identity, and lived as a wealthy merchant for two years before instantly forming my Nascent Soul."

Mentioning Jing Pu, Ling Tiannan suddenly looked toward Di Chen beside him and said, "Right, do you want to go pay a visit to the Senior's residence to offer a formal apology now? I've observed that the Senior is a very easygoing person and not someone who settles accounts after the fact. Yesterday's affair counted as a lesson, and presumably, the Senior has already dispelled his anger."

Hearing this, Di Chen nodded repeatedly and said, "Go? Of course we're going! You don't know, from yesterday until now I've been scared out of my wits, constantly walking on thin ice. If I don't get to hear the Senior forgive me with my own ears, my heart is going to flutter with anxiety to death."

Ling Tiannan nodded and said, "Let's go, then we'll head over right now."

The two arrived outside the courtyard of Jing Pu, and seeing that the courtyard gate was left ajar, they cautiously stepped inside before softly calling out Jing Pu's name.

However, Jing Pu gave no response. According to reason, the two of them should not proceed further and ought to wait outside the door...

Yet... Jing Pu's house was permeated with an aura that stirred and captivated the soul, and the two of them, as if bewitched, cautiously walked inside, eventually arriving before the study. The door was not closed, leaving a crack open.

After softly calling Jing Pu's name a few times with no response, Ling Tiannan swallowed a mouthful of saliva and gently pushed open the study door.

The instant they laid eyes upon the interior of the room, the expressions of the two men transformed from tension into bewilderment, pleasant surprise, and yearning...

"Woah~~~"

Gazing at the scenery before them, the two of them uttered cries of amazement almost simultaneously...

At the same time, Jing Pu arrived at the spot where he had previously tethered the dragon horse. Looking at the object before him, Jing Pu blinked in utter bewilderment.

"??????"

"W-where is my horse?!!"

(Begging for collections, begging for recommendation votes, whatever you have to spare~~)