Reunion in Wind Radiance State

"Oh, I saw something related to me at the female Daoist priest's place. Tell me what it was?" Xu Bai asked.

Xu Bai was actually quite curious about that eccentric Female Daoist Abbot.

Although he was taken to a cave, Xu Bai could sense that even though the other party had completely fallen into madness, he still wanted to find a sliver of clarity in this madness.

Therefore, he was very curious to know what state the Female Daoist Abbot was in, and whether her brief period of lucidity could really help her gradually recover.

Unfortunately, it seemed that the Ye Family Head wasn't discussing this issue. After Xu Bai asked, she organized her thoughts and spoke her mind.

"When Ye Zi was taken away, she saw something and realized that it was exactly the same as this wood carving."

As he spoke, the Ye Family Head pointed to the wooden carving placed to the side.

This wooden carving was found in the wild by the unknown Si Zheng. He noticed that it looked exactly like Xu Bai and brought it to Xu Bai when he came to Wind Chime Prefecture to investigate the matter of the governor.

Xu Bai was quite curious at the time. After seeing the progress bar, he kept it by his side but never had time to grind it. Later, he went to the bottom of the river and entered the Demon-Strange Entity Market, where a series of events occurred, so it has been left in this place ever since.

Now, the Ye Family Head told him that this wood carving had appeared at the Female Daoist Abbot's place, and Ye Zi had even seen it. Could it have been carved by the Female Daoist Abbot? The Ye Family Head continued, "That crazy female Daoist priest is still carving, and she has only carved a half-finished product."

"Therefore, I suspect that she carved this wood carving, and it may be related to Lord Xu."

"But I don't know what the connection is, so I can only tell Lord Xu."

Xu Bai stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Now it seems that it really was carved by the Female Daoist Abbot, but why would Female Daoist Abbot carve a wooden sculpture that is exactly the same as his? There is something worth pondering about that.

It couldn't be that the other person admired him and that's why they carved it for him, could it?

It's even less likely that the other person admired or loved him, so they carved his likeness day and night, and then took out the wood carving to do some strange things when it was quiet at night.

There must be a deeper reason, but Xu Bai couldn't figure it out.

But none of that matters. What matters is that he now knows Ye Zi is alright, so he needs to leave quickly and find Ye Zi as soon as possible.

Since this route happens to be on the same road, we should not delay and set off immediately.

"Ye Family Head, I must take my leave now," Xu Bai said.

As soon as he finished speaking, his True Yuan Power surged, and the Fourth-Rank Puppet that had been slumped on the ground not far away came to life and stood up again, like a tireless guard.

The Ye Family Head hadn't expected Xu Bai to leave so soon after arriving, but hearing Xu Bai's words, he couldn't very well try to persuade him to stay. He just gritted his teeth and said, "Lord Xu, so many things have happened since you came to Wind Chime Prefecture. It's true that my Ye Family hasn't taken good enough care of you. If there's anything that needs to be compensated, you can tell me at any time."

It's not just a matter of being inconsiderate. Xu Bai had been missing for several days in a row, and if he hadn't come back this time, she wouldn't know what to do.

The emperor had taken a liking to someone, and the incident happened on the way to the Capital City to receive the reward, and even more so at Wind Chime Prefecture. It was absolutely impossible for the Ye Family to erase this crime.

Moreover, they were unharmed, but Xu Bai was the one who got into trouble. Even if they had a hundred mouths, they would have a hard time defending themselves. Besides, once His Majesty the Emperor is enraged, he won't give them a chance to argue. Fortunately, nothing serious happened, and it was all just a false alarm.

"I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, if Ye Zi can fuse with Yin Fiber Tune, he will definitely get it back for you," Xu Bai said calmly.

This is a transaction; Xu Bai, at times, is a businessman.

The Ye Family Head said with shame, "Then we will have to trouble you, Lord Xu. From now on, the Lord Xu Ye Family will be your henchmen. If you need anything, just ask. The Ye Family will go through fire and water for you."

Xu Bai smiled, but his gaze shifted from the Ye Family Head to Kong Xu standing to the side.

Kong Xu remained silent, standing quietly to the side.

Does he want to talk?

Of course I want to talk.

But he knew that now was not the time to speak, since the two were still discussing important matters. If he interrupted rashly, it would only displease Xu Bai, and then he would suffer more losses than gains.

Seeing Xu Bai's gaze, he quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Lord Xu, could I... perhaps find a quiet place? I have important matters to discuss with Lord Xu."

The Ye Family Head was a discerning person and saw through it at a glance. He smiled and said, "Since you two have something to discuss, I will take my leave now."

With that, the Ye Family Head left the room.

After the Ye Family Head left, only Xu Bai, Kong Xu, and Old Sun beside Kong Xu remained.

Xu Bai looked at Kong Xu with interest and said, "Speak."

This second young master of the Kong Family, whose father was an official in the Capital City, held a position equivalent to that of a prefectural magistrate.

Such a person should enjoy a life of luxury, but instead falls short of the ideal.

They certainly enjoyed a life of luxury, but that luxury also meant a life without any real progress.

He has an elder brother who wants to get rid of him as soon as possible. Once he becomes the head of the family, the next step will be to deal with him without any scruples.

His father, the head of the Kong Family, was an extremely rigid man who valued ethics and moral principles more than life itself, so he would never allow him to usurp the throne.

Even if Kong Xu was superior to his elder brother in every aspect, it was still impossible.

In Xu Bai's opinion, Kong Xu was also a genius.

Although he is only at the fifth rank, don't forget that Kong Xu is a scholar and a diviner, both at the same level.

Dual cultivation is an extremely terrifying thing. As mentioned before, the more you cultivate, the slower the speed becomes. This is not evident in Xu Bai, but it is evident in others.

As for why Kong Xu wanted to practice dual cultivation, just look at the fact that he cultivated as a diviner, and you can tell that he also wanted to know some opportunities in order to ensure his own safety.

Kong Xu gritted his teeth and said, "I would like to ask Lord Xu to introduce me to the Ninth Princess."

Xu Bai frowned; this answer was indeed unexpected.

He thought the other party wanted to cooperate with him, but he didn't expect that they wanted him to make an introduction, and the target of the introduction was the Ninth Princess.

Xu Bai had only heard of the Ninth Princess, but had never met her. The only person he had contact with was Ninth Princess personal maid Qing Xue.

Xu Bai finally understood what Kong Xu's purpose was.

This guy is in great danger right now. To be honest, if he relies solely on his own abilities, no matter how strong he is, he cannot defy the family's arrangements and will definitely lose his position in the family. Losing his position in the family is an extremely dangerous situation for him.

Therefore, the best course of action now is not to rely solely on one's own strength, but to seek help from others, and the royal family is an excellent choice for him.

The Kong Family is indeed a large and prosperous family, but compared with the royal family, it is still far inferior. If Kong Xu could get into the royal family, even his father would have to show him some respect.

"I don't actually have much interaction with the Ninth Princess. If you're hoping for something in this regard, you might end up with nothing," Xu Bai said.

"I understand your thoughts now, but they are still unrealistic in many ways. Even if I can make an introduction for you, what ability do you have to get the Ninth Princess to agree?"

"More importantly, can you be absolutely certain that the Ninth Princess will be interested in you?"

Regardless of whether he was recommended or not, if Kong Xu himself is not strong enough, then even if he is recommended, he will be mediocre and insignificant. In that case, the Kong Family head will still not regard him as a piece of garlic.

Kong Xu took a deep breath and said, "Lord Xu, you may not value your reputation very much, but actually you value it extremely much."

"Don't worry, I also have the ability to get the Ninth Princess to agree, but what I lack now is an introduction."

"As long as Lord Xu can say a few words to the Ninth Princess, I will have a stepping stone. If it still doesn't work, I will only blame myself, not Lord Xu."

As he spoke, he looked at Old Sun standing to the side.

Old Sun now only has one arm left. When Kong Xu's gaze fell on him, he very sensibly took out a book and handed it to Kong Xu.

Kong Xu held the book in his hand and slowly brought it to Xu Bai, saying, "Lord Xu, please take a look. This is my book on divination."

"I know that Lord Xu particularly enjoys reading other books, so I think no gift is as good as this one."

"If one could fully comprehend this book, it would be equivalent to the ability of a second-grade professional. Unfortunately, it does not have a corresponding cultivation method."

"If Lord Xu doesn't mind, it can be used as an item in this transaction."

The fortune-telling book was somewhat worn, and even the text on the cover was blurry, but in Xu Bai's eyes, a golden progress bar appeared on the book.

A second-grade fortune-telling book?

A barely perceptible fervor flickered in Xu Bai.

He had long coveted the ability to tell fortunes, but he had never had the chance to acquire it. Fortunately, he was able to foresee the future and even find many clues.

Xu Bai still has a long way to go, and having this ability would be like adding wings to a tiger, playing a pivotal role.

"Okay, I'll take this deal, but as you said at the beginning, I'm only responsible for the introduction, and the rest is up to you."

It must be said that Kong Xu was quite bold; he gave away a second-grade fortune-telling book without hesitation.

"Lord Xu, you can rest assured, I keep my word," Kong Xu said.

Xu Bai took the book and handed it to the Fourth-Rank Puppet beside him, saying, "I'm about to set off immediately. Do you want to come with me?"

Kong Xu shook his head and said, "My injuries are not fully healed. Even Old Sun needs to rest for a few days, so I won't trouble Lord Xu any further."

Although the Ye Family a lot of medicine, and their injuries were mostly healed, some parts were still not fully recovered, so they planned to rest here for a few more days.

There's a saying that goes, "See through it but don't point it out."

These two guys didn't actually want to rest for a few days; they were afraid of being assassinated again while following Xu Bai, since they had already achieved their goal.

This is a transaction, and the item being traded is this second-grade fortune-telling book in his hand. Xu Bai still needs to hurry to find Ye Zi along the way, and of course he won't let them follow along and slow down his progress.

Beside him, Fourth-Rank Puppet carrying a bundle and holding the wooden carving followed Xu Bai.

"They're gone."

Xu Bai didn't linger. After saying goodbye to the Ye Family Head, he rode off on a fast horse towards the wilderness outside, leaving with great efficiency.

Ye Family Head and Kong Xu saw Xu Bai off at the door, and only after Xu Bai's figure disappeared did they exchange a glance.

"We should keep in touch more often in the future."

"Of course, of course."

The two exchanged compliments as they returned to the Ye Family...

Xu Bai didn't care about what the two talked about afterward; he had already arrived in the wilderness.

As he traveled, he pondered these thoughts in his mind.

The trip to Wind Chime Prefecture was very fruitful.

Not only did they receive a boost to their spiritual essence, but they also received a boost to their Undying Body.

These were his shortcomings, but a large part of them have now been made up for.

The only regret is that the Undying Body still cannot protect the soul, which is one of his regrets.

"If I have the opportunity in the future, I must put in special effort in this area and make up for the deficiency in soul protection as soon as possible."

His physical body is now recovering at an alarming rate, but his soul is the only deficiency.

Only if he could improve the recovery speed of his soul could he truly perfect this technique.

"But there's no rush now. Let's think about where to start next."

Xu Bai now has three paths to consider for the next progress bar.

The first path is to continue grinding the Nameless Saber Scripture. If you finish grinding this, it will definitely be more than just grade one, since it has already fused with many other skills.

The second path is to study the divination book. It is already clear that this divination book is at the second-grade level. Although it is not a mental cultivation method and cannot improve strength, the skills of the second grade have great benefits.

The third path is wood carving.

In the past, he would have temporarily ruled out the wood carving, but now, after learning that the wood carving was related to the Female Daoist Abbot, Xu Bai had a change of heart.

Could it be related to the skill "Cosmic Shift"? To be honest, the skill "Cosmic Shift" has a particularly perfect mechanism, allowing you to use the opponent's own methods against them.

However, it has a serious drawback: its grade is too low. At Xu Bai's current level, the grade of Cosmic Shift Yi is no longer sufficient to meet his daily needs.

This skill itself was created by the Female Daoist Abbot and by incorporating other skills, which is why it has become what it is today.

Its mechanism was so perfect that even if the Female Daoist Abbot had seen it that day, she would have forcibly kidnapped him.

This shows that if this skill can be further improved, it will definitely become a powerful combat force.

Having considered this, Xu Bai prioritized setting aside the Nameless Saber Scripture and ultimately grappled with the choice between the wooden carving and the second-grade fortune-telling book.

After thinking about it for a long time, Xu Bai finally decided to work on wood carving first.

The reason is simple: if the progress bar of the wood carving is really as he thinks, it will definitely be a huge boost to him. Although the second-grade fortune-telling book can provide him with excellent assistance, it is ultimately not as strong as the wood carving in terms of combat power.

Even if you can calculate it, if you don't have the strength, then it's all in vain.

Moreover, these two are not in any particular order, and at most they only extend the time a bit. Since we will be stopping in other places anyway, it doesn't matter. Putting the second-grade fortune-telling book later only delays the process slightly.

Thinking of this, Xu Bai had a sudden thought.

The Fourth-Rank Puppet, who was acting as a vanguard, moved, tied the wooden sculpture behind its back, and rode the horse while making the sculpture face Xu Bai.

Xu Bai rode his horse behind, his eyes fixed on the wooden carving, watching the progress bar slowly increase.

Time passed by unnoticed. During this period, Xu Bai had been traveling non-stop, except for a short stop at Shadow Courier Station.

Unfortunately, they still couldn't find Ye Zi.

And now, he's getting closer and closer to his next goal...

Wind Flower Prefecture ranks second among the Jing Prefecture, Prefecture, Province, and Circuit.

As a state, its area is naturally enormous, and the prefectures and provinces under its jurisdiction are countless.

At this moment, a woman with a veil covering her face was leading a fast horse and slowly strolling down the street.

Although the woman was wearing a veil, her natural elegance was undeniable in the eyes of others.

Stunning and dazzling, yet also drawing attention.

Ye Zi originally didn't know how to ride a horse, and she fell countless times along the way, but eventually she gradually learned how.

If she wanted to follow in the footsteps of the young master, she had to learn these things, and fortunately, she had a talent for them.

"I'll stay here for a while, then leave," Ye Zi thought to herself as she glanced around at the surrounding streets.

Since learning of Xu Bai's disappearance and believing that Xu Bai was dead, Ye Zi was heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief. That night, she spent the entire night in tears.

In this world, Xu Bai truly treated him as a person, not as a commodity.

Especially when she thought of Xu Bai in that wilderness, protecting her behind him, holding her tightly, and using his back to withstand the endless attacks, Ye Zi's grief deepened.

That night, she thought countless times about following Xu Bai, but every time she had this thought, she remembered what Xu Bai had not finished.

So, after crying all night, Ye Zi, who was gentle on the inside but tough on the outside, finally made up her mind to finish the path that Xu Bai had not completed.

That day, she came to the riverbank and played a tune.

"Young master must be very lonely at the bottom of the river."

Ye Zi had made up her mind that once she finished walking this road, she would return to Wind Chime Prefecture, return to the riverbank, and throw herself into the river so that Xu Bai wouldn't be so lonely.

"This is the only person in this world who treats her like a human being, so she will follow you even in death."

Ye Zi led the horse, walking and thinking at the same time.

Before long, she arrived at the inn.

After booking a superior room, Ye Zi asked the waiter to take the fast horse to feed it, and then left the inn alone, intending to find a place to eat.

Having spent quite some time with Xu Bai, Ye Zi also tends to eat at some small food stalls.

After eating a little something, Ye Zi was not in a good mood, so she went back to her room and stayed there alone.

With Xu Bai gone, Ye Zi suddenly felt as if her life had lost its direction.

She stayed in the room without going out, and time passed slowly.

Before we knew it, it was already late at night.

It was getting late, so she decided to rest and prepare to leave the next morning.

Ye Zi had originally planned to stay a little longer, but she found that the longer she stayed, the more anxious she became to finish this journey as soon as possible, return to the riverbank, and spend the rest of her life with Xu Bai.

Ye Zi blew out the oil lamp in front of her, lay down on the bed, and prepared to sleep.

Unexpectedly, she had just closed her eyes when she heard a sound.

Ye Zi suddenly flipped over and got to the corner of the wall.

The sound just now came from the corner of the wall; she heard it clearly, and it sounded like there was conversation.

Normally, she wouldn't eavesdrop on others like this, but the content of the conversation just now made her eyes widen.

A soft, rustling sound came from the other side of the wall.

"Have you heard? Xu Bai didn't die. He's reappeared and is on his way."

"Then our plan must continue. Notify your men to intercept and kill Xu Bai on his way here."

"Are you crazy? Many people tried to ambush him on the road before, and don't you know what happened to them? Do you want to follow the same old path again?"

"Then what should we do?"

"What else can we do? Let's give up on this path for now."

"Give up? You mean you won't kill him? Don't forget, if he enters the Capital City, it will be like a fish entering the sea. Then the world will be his."

"Hehe, there are countless people who want to kill him. I'll take you somewhere tomorrow, and you'll see."

Voices came from the other side of the wall.

Ye Zi stood there, completely stunned, only one sentence echoing in her mind...

"Young master is not dead..."

She also figured out who was on the other side of the wall; they were definitely the people who assassinated Xu Bai.

None of that matters. What matters is that the young master is not dead! A feeling of joy resonated in Ye Zi's heart. Ye Zi's lifeless emotions were rekindled, and her dull eyes shone with light.

Ye Zi covered her mouth tightly to keep herself from making a sound, and quietly returned to bed, but the joy in her heart was overwhelming.

Xu Bai was the guiding light in her heart, illuminating her life that was once in darkness. Now that light has been lit again, Ye Zi cannot describe her feelings at this moment.

Tears kept flowing, and I even forgot to wipe them away.

The young master is not dead...

Ye Zi's tears soaked her face, and all she could do was repeat those four words in her heart.

After a while, the excitement gradually subsided.

Once she calmed down, she started thinking about other things.

"The young master isn't dead. He'll definitely take this path. I just need to wait here, and we'll surely meet again," Ye Zi thought to herself.

In her joy, she thought about what she had just heard.

"These people must be the ones who want to ambush you, young master. They won't attack you on the way; it seems they want to wait until you come in before making their move."

The words she had just spoken kept replaying in her mind, and Ye Zi was also thinking of a solution.

The person on the other side of the wall seemed to have no desire to talk anymore, and soon fell silent. Ye Zi could not hear any other sounds either.

And just like that, the night passed.

The next morning, Ye Zi, who hadn't slept all night, got up early and went to the corner of the wall.

There was some noise on the other side of the wall, a sparse sound, like someone washing up.

After a short while, the people inside left the inn.

Ye Zi stood there for a moment and decided to temporarily give up her plan to follow.

Although she has reached the fourth rank, her combat strength is not strong; she is more inclined to support. She is not stupid, so don't follow her recklessly at this time, lest you cause trouble for the young master.

"Everything... we'll discuss it once you arrive, young master."

Thinking this, Ye Zi went straight out the door and arrived at the entrance of Wind Flower Prefecture.

She was going to wait here, as this was the only entrance from Fengling Prefecture to Wind Flower Prefecture. She wanted to see the young master as soon as he arrived.

People came and went around her. Ye Zi found a tea stall and sat there, staring intently at the city gate.

The surrounding area was bustling with people, and the atmosphere was lively and bustling. Compared to the prefecture, the bustling atmosphere of the state was worlds apart.

The tea was finished, but instead of Xu Bai, a complete stranger appeared.

"Young lady, you're drinking tea here alone. You seem to have something on your mind."

A young man dressed in fine silk and satin, holding a folding fan, slowly sat down opposite Ye Zi.

The young man was handsome, and with his expensive clothes and the folding fan in his hand that also looked very pricey, he exuded an extraordinary air.

Ye Zi took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, glanced indifferently at the young man, and said nothing, taking another sip of tea.

She knew her own beauty, and she also knew the thoughts of these lecherous men.

But now she doesn't want to say a single word.

Compared to you, young master, this young man in front of me... heh.

They are not even worth a hair on the young master's head.

"Young lady, what do you mean by this?" The young man was slightly taken aback, then said, "I was just having a chat with you, why are you so disdainful of me?"

The young man's name was Jiang Tong, the eldest son of the Jiang Family in Wind Flower Prefecture.

The Jiang Family is a family that specializes in the silk trade and has exchanges with many other prominent families.

The Jiang Family's profession was that of martial arts practitioners.

That's right, a warrior.

It might sound strange for martial artists to be involved in the silk trade, but their talent in business allowed them to carve out a niche for themselves in Wind Flower Prefecture.

Today, Jiang Tong was strolling around when he suddenly saw a beautiful woman drinking tea, so he rushed over with great interest.

He thought that with his looks and family background, he could easily chat and build rapport, but to his surprise, this beautiful woman completely ignored him.

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer." Jiang Tong cupped his hands in greeting and prepared to leave.

Not all scions of noble families in this world are good-for-nothings.

On the contrary, Yu Family and lineage, they received a good education from a young age and learned to be humble.

In the Great Chu Kingdom, the laws are strict. Apart from small places like Sheng County, the larger the city, the more cultured the young people of these families are. They also understand that there are always people more capable than themselves, and they usually avoid offending them.

Ye Zi sipped her tea, ignoring the person. She just kept looking at the city gate, hoping that figure would appear.

Jiang Tong took a few steps and was about to leave, but before he could go far, he heard a joyful voice behind him.

"Young Master!"

The voice was filled with joy, but also with a hint of sob, as if someone who had been wronged for a long time had finally found someone to vent to.

Jiang Tong was taken aback. In Wind Flower Prefecture, many people called him Young Master. He subconsciously turned his head.

Immediately afterwards, he saw the beautiful woman from before, and like a gust of wind, he rushed towards the city gate and quickly threw himself into the arms of a young man.

The beautiful woman's face still bore glistening tear stains.

"This..."

Jiang Tong was stunned for a moment, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

The woman who was as cold as ice a moment ago is now as passionate as fire, throwing herself into a man's arms. This scene makes Jiang Tong doubt himself.

He looked the young man up and down, and then he realized that the young man looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

The next moment, Jiang Tong finally realized where he had seen it before—in a portrait.

His father, the head of the Jiang Family, had shown this portrait to everyone in the Jiang Family, and the scene in the picture was exactly the same as the young man in front of him.

This is... the Blood Slaughtering Saber Wielder! Xu Bai!

Jiang Tong was deeply shocked.

Actually, when Ye Zi passionately rushed into Xu Bai, Jiang Tong was still wondering where he had lost. Now, looking at it, he realized that he hadn't lost unjustly! This was the Blood Slaughtering Saber Wielder, whose name was now widely known throughout the martial arts world. No one was unaware of the Blood Slaughtering Saber Wielder.

After being surprised, Jiang Tong suddenly thought of something, and after thinking for a moment, he walked towards Xu Bai.

My father said that if you want to befriend this person, you must show your sincerity.

Many families now hold this view: since that's the case, they should seize the initiative if they see it first.

At that moment, Xu Bai hugged Ye Zi and patted her head.

He had been rushing for days and finally arrived, only to find Ye Zi already waiting for him at the city gate.

The news that he was still alive must have spread far and wide by now, so it was only right that Ye Zi waited for him at the city gate.

He originally planned to find a place to rest and finish the wood carving, since he had been traveling for a while and the progress bar for the wood carving was almost there. However, he thought that Feng Wind Flower Prefecture Wind Flower Prefecture not far away, so he decided to wait until he got there.

Unexpectedly, I actually ran into Ye Zi right at first glance.

"Young Master, I'm so glad you're alright," Ye Zi said, her voice choked with emotion.

She had a thousand words she wanted to say, but only this one sentence remained on her lips.

Yes, it's good that you're alright.

Ye Zi only hoped that Xu Bai was alright; she didn't care about anything else.

Thinking of this, she hugged him even tighter.

Xu Bai sighed, just about to say something.

Unexpectedly, a sound of footsteps was heard, and he looked up in the direction of the sound.

"I am Jiang Tong from Wind Flower Prefecture. I have met the Blood Slaughtering Saber Wielder," Jiang Tong said, bowing.

He believed that being able to call the other person by their title would immediately win their favor.

Unexpectedly, he noticed that Xu Bai's face had turned dark.