Ye Junlin's Outing, Wenxian Tower Food Tasting

Chu Yu stepped forward, clasped his fists in greeting to the six men, and said in a steady voice:

"Chu Yu, greetings to all seniors."

Nie Zheng, being the most straightforward, immediately laughed and stood up:

"What seniors and juniors? Once you're in the Eternal Night Heaven's Eight Guards, we're all brothers!"

"I am Nie Zheng, my specialty is the swift sword. If you need anything in the future, just ask!"

Jing Ke also nodded slightly, his tone calm but conveying goodwill:

"Jing Ke, skilled in assassination. Chu Yu, we're in the same line of work."

Yao Li, though slender, had sharp eyes:

"Yao Li, skilled in disguise and infiltration. Chu Yu, perhaps we can spar another day."

Yu Rang stroked the long sword at his waist and chuckled heartily:

"Yu Rang, I don't have many other skills, but I can take a beating! If there's a tough opponent in the future, I'll handle it!"

Zhuan Zhu patted the dagger at his waist and laughed:

"Zhuan Zhu, I know a bit about cooking, and killing is as easy as chopping vegetables. If Chu Yu wants to eat anything, I'll show you what I can do!"

Cao Mo, feeling confident after completing a mission, patted his chest:

"Cao Mo, I just took Zhao Kui's head yesterday. Chu Yu, since you're new, I'll show you the ropes if you have any missions later!"

Seeing everyone's warmth, Chu Yu felt a growing sense of belonging. He cupped his fists again:

"Thank you all, brothers, for accepting me. Chu Yu is new here and unfamiliar with many things. I hope for your guidance."

"Guidance for what?" Jing Ke waved his hand, pointing to the "Completed" character next to Zhao Kui's mission on the main monument.

"Look, Cao Mo here did a great job yesterday, netting a million spirit stones. In the future, there will definitely be a place for you to show your skills!"

Yu Rang chimed in: "Exactly!

"Just a few days ago, Lord Yuan recruited those rogue cultivators, all of them skilled. Now that our intelligence network is just being set up, we'll need you and me, brothers, fighting side-by-side in the big scenes to come!"

Chu Yu felt invigorated by their words and nodded: "It is Chu Yu's honor to work alongside all of you, my comrades."

Yuan Tiangang watched them chat and, when the atmosphere had settled, asked:

"By the way, have Di Yun and Linghu Chong returned?"

Jing Ke scratched his head upon hearing this: "Haven't seen them yet. They were looking for the location of a Blood Kill Pavilion branch yesterday. They should be back by now, perhaps they were delayed on the way?"

Nie Zheng added: "Maybe they made a new discovery and couldn't get away."

Yuan Tiangang frowned slightly, then relaxed: "It's fine. They are both cautious in their actions. If they've made a discovery, it's good to observe for a while longer."

No one had forgotten the Blood Kill Pavilion's assassination attempt on Ye Junlin, so they would act as soon as the details were clear to destroy the branch.

Yuan Tiangang turned to the others: "You all take Chu Yu to get familiar with the stronghold. I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

With that, Yuan Tiangang's figure flickered and disappeared from the Rain-Watching Pavilion. He needed to return to the Eternal Night Space and accompany Ye Junlin to Wenxian Tower.

Inside the pavilion, Jing Ke patted Chu Yu's shoulder: "Come on, I'll show you our 'Misty Rain Tower'."

Chu Yu responded and followed, looking at these comrades with their varied personalities but all exuding a fierce bravery.

His anticipation for future battles grew.

As noon approached, Ye Junlin and Yuan Tiangang left the Eternal Night Space, transforming into two streams of light. They landed outside Qingzhou City and then entered it.

Ye Junlin strolled through the streets of Qingzhou City. On both sides of the street, the crowd was bustling, with shouts and calls rising and falling.

There were vendors selling food and drinks, and others peddling medicinal herbs and weapons. The scene was very lively.

"It's been a long time since I left the Eternal Night Space. Today, I can finally feel a bit of the world's hustle and bustle," Ye Junlin sighed.

Ye Junlin walked leisurely, calmly admiring everything around him.

Yuan Tiangang, on the other hand, followed Ye Junlin like a loyal steward.

Ye Junlin's handsome face, coupled with his unique demeanor, made him stand out from the crowd, drawing many curious glances.

"What a magnificent young man."

"So handsome, I wonder whose son he is. He's truly a sight for sore eyes."

People around continuously turned their gazes towards Ye Junlin.

Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Ye Junlin couldn't help but lament that no matter where he was, handsome men were always popular.

This was his appearance after using the Supreme Mask to disguise himself before leaving. If he revealed his true face, who knew how many young girls would go crazy.

"Senior Sister, look, there's a handsome young man in white over there."

From a window on the top floor of an inn not far from Ye Junlin, a woman in purple gazed at Ye Junlin dazedly, and then spoke to the veiled woman beside her.

"Look at you, acting like a lovesick fool. It's just a handsome man, what's so captivating about him?"

"What? Junior Sister, are you thinking of getting married?"

"Perhaps Senior Sister should send someone to propose to that young master for you," the veiled woman teased.

"Senior Sister, you're teasing me again. I'm not playing with you anymore."

Hearing her Senior Sister's words, the woman in purple blushed beet red.

The veiled woman also saw Ye Junlin. She had to admit he was indeed handsome, but she had seen too many kinds of people to be infatuated.

"Saintess, the person behind that young man wearing the bamboo hat is definitely not simple. I can't see through his strength."

At this moment, the old man beside the veiled woman spoke.

"What? Even you, Elder Zhao, can't discern his realm?"

The veiled woman was also very surprised upon hearing the old man's words.

"That's right, Miss. This old servant suspects that person is a Heavenly Human Realm expert," the old man said to the veiled woman again.