Chu Yu stepped forward, cupping his fists toward the six men, and said in a steady voice:
"Chu Yu greets all seniors."
Nie Zheng had the most forthright temperament, immediately laughing and standing up:
"What seniors and juniors? Once you enter these Eight Guards of the Eternal Night Heaven, we are brothers!"
"I am Nie Zheng, my specialty is the swift sword. Feel free to speak up if you need anything in the future!"
Jing Ke also nodded slightly, his tone light yet revealing goodwill:
"Jing Ke, skilled in assassination. Brother Chu Yu and I can be considered in the same trade."
Yao Li had a thin and small figure, but his gaze was sharp:
"Yao Li, skilled in disguise and infiltration. Brother Chu Yu can spar with me some other day."
Yu Rang stroked the long sword at his waist and laughed loudly:
"Yu Rang, no other real skill, just tough to beat! If there are any tough nuts to crack in the future, I will carry them!"
Zhuan Zhu patted the dagger at his waist and laughed heartily:
"Zhuan Zhu, I understand some culinary arts. Killing people is as neat as chopping vegetables. If Brother Chu Yu wants to eat something, I will show you my skills!"
Cao Mo had just completed a mission and his confidence was soaring, patting his chest as he said:
"Cao Mo, I just took Zhao Kui's head yesterday. Brother Chu Yu has just arrived. When there are missions in the future, I will take you to get familiar with the ropes!"
Seeing everyone so warm and enthusiastic, Chu Yu felt a warmth gradually rise in his heart and cupped his fists once more:
"Many thanks to all the brothers for your acceptance. Chu Yu has just arrived and is unfamiliar with many matters, so I hope for much guidance."
"What guidance?" Jing Ke waved his big hand, pointing at the character "completed" beside the "Zhao Kui" mission on the main monument.
"Look, this kid Cao Mo just pulled off a brilliant job yesterday, getting a million Spirit Stones into his hands. In the future, there will definitely be a place for you to display your skills!"
Yu Rang also chimed in: "Isn't that right?
"The casual cultivators rounded up by Lord Yuan a few days ago are all good hands. Now that the intelligence network has just unfolded, the big scenes in the future will not lack you and me standing shoulder to shoulder as brothers!"
Hearing this, Chu Yu felt inspired and nodded, saying: "It is Chu Yu's fortune to work alongside all you comrades."
Yuan Tiangang watched everyone chatting and laughing, and when the atmosphere calmed slightly, he asked:
"By the way, have Di Yun and Linghu Chong returned?"
Hearing this, Jing Ke scratched his head: "Not yet seen. The two of them were looking for the location of the Blood Kill Pavilion branch yesterday. Supposedly they should have returned by now; perhaps they were delayed on the road?"
Nie Zheng also said: "Perhaps they made a new discovery and couldn't pull themselves away for the moment."
Yuan Tiangang frowned slightly, then relaxed: "No matter, the two of them handle matters steadily. Since they have made a discovery, keeping an eye out for a bit longer is fine."
None of them had forgotten the Blood Kill Pavilion's assassination of Ye Junlin, so they were simply waiting to investigate clearly before annihilating the Blood Kill Pavilion branch.
Yuan Tiangang turned to the others, "You all take Chu Yu to get familiar with the various parts of the stronghold first. I have matters to attend to shortly and will be leaving a first step."
With that, Yuan Tiangang's figure flickered and he vanished within the Rainwatch Pavilion—he needed to rush back to the Eternal Night Space and accompany Ye Junlin to Wenxian Tower.
Inside the pavilion, Jing Ke patted Chu Yu's shoulder: "Let's go, I'll take you to see our Misty Rain Tower."
Chu Yu acknowledged and followed along, looking at these comrades before him who had varied temperaments yet all exuded an air of fierce bravery.
His anticipation for future battles grew increasingly intense within his heart.
As noon approached, Ye Junlin and Yuan Tiangang left the Eternal Night Space, transforming into two streams of light that landed outside Qingzhou City and subsequently entered it.
When Ye Junlin traveled, he strolled leisurely through the streets of Qingzhou City. On both sides of the street, human voices rose in a clamor, with hawking cries echoing one after another.
There were those selling food and drinks, and those peddling medicinal herbs and weapons; the scene was extremely lively.
"I have not left the Eternal Night Space for long, and today I finally get to experience a trace of worldly hustle and bustle." Ye Junlin sighed with emotion.
Ye Junlin walked at a leisurely pace, enjoying everything around him with unhurried ease.
As for Yuan Tiangang, he resembled a loyal steward, following closely behind Ye Junlin step by step.
Ye Junlin's handsome visage, matched with his unique temperament, could be described as standing out like a crane among chickens, drawing sideways glances from everyone in succession.
"What a spirited and extraordinary young man."
"So handsome; I wonder which family's young master he is. Truly a breath of fresh air."
The people around continuously cast their gazes toward Ye Junlin.
Seeing everyone sweeping their gazes toward him, Ye Junlin could not help sighing that no matter where one was, handsome men were always well-received.
This was the appearance he took after using the Supreme Mask to disguise himself before going out; if he revealed his original true face, he did not know how many young maidens would be driven wild by it.
"Senior Sister, look, there is a handsome White-robed Young Master over there."
By the window on the top floor of an inn not far from Ye Junlin, a woman dressed in purple gazed infatuatedly at him, not forgetting to speak to the veiled woman beside her.
"Look at that infatuated expression of yours. It's just seeing a handsome man, what is there to be obsessed with."
"What? Does Junior Sister want to get married?"
"Why not have Senior Sister send people to propose marriage to that young master for you?" The veiled woman bantered.
"Senior Sister, you are teasing me again. I am not going to play with you."
Hearing what her senior sister said, the purple-clad woman instantly turned red from ears to face.
The veiled woman also caught sight of Ye Junlin and had to admit that he was indeed handsome, but she had seen too many people of all sorts and was not yet at the point of being infatuated.
"Holy Maiden, the person wearing a bamboo hat behind that youth is definitely not simple. I cannot see through his strength."
At this moment, the old man beside the veiled woman spoke.
"What? Even you, Old Zhao, cannot make out his realm."
Hearing what the old man said, the veiled woman was also extremely astonished.
"That's right, Miss, this old servant suspects that person is a Heavenly Human Realm expert." The old man spoke to the veiled woman once again.
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