A Letter for Xun Er

Ye Hao sat cross-legged on the bed, practicing the Saint Grade Heaven Swallowing Art after restoring his vitality.

In an instant!

The energy within several miles began to surge wildly toward him, pouring into his body!

"As expected of the evolved Saint Grade Heaven Swallowing Art! This effect... is incredible! I wonder what it would be like if I used a Heavenly Rank Dou Technique."

Ye Hao was eager to try it.

With the power of a Godly Bloodline combined with this cultivation technique,

his cultivation progressed with twice the result for half the effort!

With a muffled boom that echoed through his body,

Ye Hao successfully broke through to the Three-star Dou Spirit realm!

"This child's talent is far too terrifying!! Even the young miss and that person within the clan may not compare to him."

Outside the room, a faint exclamation sounded from the darkness beneath the eaves!

A shadow slowly condensed into a human figure in the darkness.

His eyes peered through the gap in the window, fixed on the young figure inside.

Rubbing his chin, he murmured softly,

"His talent is so terrifying, yet why..."

"Why have I spent so long asking around, only to find no Hao family on either the Northwest Continent or the Central Continent?"

"Could it be... that this child is alone and belongs to no family or faction?"

Ling Ying's eyes lit up!

"Hehe, if the young miss recommends him to the Ancient Clan, then once his talent comes to fruition, the young miss will have someone to help her in the Ancient Clan."

Just as he was savoring that thought,

suddenly!

A voice rang out beside Ling Ying's ear.

"Since you're already here, why stay on the roof beam? Come in and have a drink."

Ling Ying's pupils shrank!

He had already been extremely careful, yet he had still been discovered!

"Hehe, young friend, you're the first person below the Dou Emperor realm to notice me. Your perception is truly remarkable."

Ling Ying smiled awkwardly and let his body melt into the darkness.

Then, he emerged from the shadows beneath the table inside the room.

His gaze fell upon the table.

Two cups of wine had long since been placed there.

Clearly,

one of them had been prepared for him.

Ling Ying clasped his hands and explained,

"I was passing by and sensed intense energy fluctuations here, so I came over to take a look. I didn't expect young friend to be cultivating."

"At such a young age, you have already reached the Three-star Dou Spirit realm. Admirable, truly admirable."

In response to Ling Ying's flattery,

Ye Hao smiled and raised his cup before draining it in one gulp.

Only then did he slowly speak,

"If I remember correctly, this is already the sixth time Senior has come to see me, isn't it? Hehe, is there something you need from me?"

Ling Ying froze, stormy waves rising in his heart!

So he had been exposed from the very first time he came!

And he had thought he had gone unnoticed.

After all that, he had been hiding so cautiously, only to remain under the other man's watchful eye the entire time.

Thinking about it now, it was rather ridiculous.

Ling Ying shook his head helplessly and drained the wine in his cup.

"Hehe, I was ordered to find someone in Wu Tan City. Every time I came by, I was drawn here by young friend's astonishing talent. I have disturbed you often, so please forgive me."

As he spoke, Ling Ying changed the subject.

"To be honest, young friend's talent surpasses even my young miss's. Would you be willing to come with me and serve her? Rest assured, her cultivation resources will not treat you poorly."

The young miss Ling Ying spoke of was naturally Xun Er.

Hearing this, Ye Hao understood that Ling Ying and the others did not know his true identity.

That put him at ease.

But serve Xun Er?

Seriously?

Judging by what had happened when they met at the Market last time,

she would probably be serving him more often instead.

Ye Hao remained silent.

Ling Ying smiled. "Young friend needn't rush to answer. You can tell me the next time we meet."

Several days later.

Xiao Family!

Ling Ying knelt on one knee before Xun Er.

"Young Miss, this old servant is incompetent. Half a year has passed, yet I still have not found any trace of Mister Ye Hao. I beg Young Miss to punish me."

He had not expected that, as a dignified Eight-star Dou Emperor,

he would search every house in Wu Tan City over the past half year!

Yet he still failed to find anyone whose appearance matched the portrait.

As for the rumors in the city claiming that Ye Hao had left, he had investigated those as well.

Someone had deliberately spread false information.

He believed Ye Hao was still hiding somewhere in a corner of Wu Tan City.

If he knew that not long ago, he had drunk with Ye Hao and even tried to recruit him without recognizing him,

he might have vomited blood.

Xun Er said nothing, and there was no expression on her face.

Ling Ying raised his head slightly and caught sight of Xun Er's clenched fists, which had already turned somewhat white!

He silently lowered his head again.

"It's all that woman from the Misty Cloud Sect's fault!!"

At last, Xun Er slammed her fist heavily onto the table and sprang to her feet.

A wisp of golden flame flickered in her eyes!

That day, she had practically been holding Hao Gege already!

If Nalan Yanran had not gone mad and started waving her sword around, Hao Gege would not have been frightened away, nor would he be hiding from her!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Xun Er took out a prepared portrait. "Elder Ling, go to the Misty Cloud Sect and bring this woman to me!"

"Ah!"

"What? Are my words useless now too?!"

"No, no, that's not it. Young Miss, it's like this. Not long ago, I received word that people from the Soul Hall had come to the Jia Ma Empire and had even appeared on Misty Cloud Mountain. This old servant suspects that the Misty Cloud Sect may be the Soul Hall's informants..."

"So what! Does our Ancient Clan need to fear them?"

Ling Ying wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He knew that the young miss had been blinded by rage at the moment—more likely, her lovestruck mind was acting up!

He did not even dare mention the matter of recommending talent.

"That is not the case, but Young Miss came to the Xiao Family with a mission. If the Soul Hall learns that you are here, I fear it may cause unnecessary trouble and affect the mission..."

"No mission is more important than Hao Gege! If it weren't for her, Hao Gege and I might be watching the stars and moon together right now!!"

The more Xun Er spoke, the angrier she became.

The golden flames in her beautiful eyes seemed ready to erupt into tangible form.

Just as Ling Ying was at a loss,

a series of knocks sounded outside the courtyard.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Who is it?!"

Xun Er's voice was filled with anger.

A moment later,

a voice finally came from outside. "Sister Xun Er, it's me, Xiao Ning."

"I'm busy!"

"Uh... Sister Xun Er, you misunderstand. Someone named Sun Heaven had a letter delivered to you. If you don't know him, I'll throw it away."

Sun Heaven?

"I don't know him! Throw the letter away!!"

"Alright."

Ling Ying thought for a moment and raised his head.

"Um... Young Miss... could it be the character Hao, which he mistook for 'Sun Heaven'?"

Upon hearing that!

Xun Er was first stunned, then joy flooded her face as she rushed out of the courtyard.

"Brother Xiao Ning, wait!"

"Does Cousin Xun Er need something else?"

"The letter?"

"It's right here."

Xiao Ning handed Xun Er the letter he had yet to throw away.

The fingers hidden beneath the letter lifted slightly, hoping to take this opportunity to brush against Xun Er's hand.

But Xun Er was too quick. She snatched the letter away in one motion.

His little scheme came to nothing.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Ning!"

Xun Er eagerly looked at the envelope.

Sure enough!

Just as Ling Ying had predicted!

It was the character Hao!

The poorly educated Xiao Ning had mistaken it for "Sun Heaven"!

She tore open the envelope and pulled out the letter!

The handwriting was elegant, as though it had been written by a woman.

[Three nights from now, meet beneath the large tree ten miles east of Wu Tan City. Come alone. I will wait for you.]

Joy appeared on Xun Er's face.

Xiao Ning stared blankly. "Xun Er, you look so beautiful when you smile."

Xun Er ignored him and returned to the courtyard clutching the letter as though it were a priceless treasure.

Xiao Ning: Am I the clown?