At the Baiyang Academy, Jiang Yan knocked on the door as soon as he arrived at Wuyuanjia's residence.
The master craftsman, who had been expecting him, immediately welcomed him inside and prepared to listen.
Jiang Yan drank a cup of tea, glanced around, and said in an even voice:
"Although there were a few twists and turns, I found them. They should be far from Yehuai now, safe enough."
When he finished, he cupped his hands solemnly and said in a low voice:
"Thank you, sir.
"The White Crane Merchant Association owes you a favor."
Jiang Yan was sincere. Without Wuyuanjia's timely warning, Jin Xuanzi might truly have come to grief this time, and most of the people from Nanyan City would have been killed. Only a few might have broken through by sheer luck.
"Haha, I'll collect on that favor from Li Jiyang myself. I'll make him bleed plenty."
Wuyuanjia was quite excited and waved his arm vigorously.
Jiang Yan smiled and agreed, clearly hoping his own guild leader would give Wuyuanjia something in return.
Making someone renowned for being miserly and tightfisted part with his money was amusing in its own right.
Many people would be glad to see it.
After laughing a few times, Wuyuanjia asked about the details:
"What level were the opponents you faced this time?"
He was asking about the rank of Jiang Yan's opponents.
"Two Talisman Realm experts. One had mastered several mental techniques, while the other was more troublesome. He cultivated shadow arts, and it was incredibly hard to pin down his whereabouts."
Jiang Yan replied without hesitation.
Mental arts... shadow techniques... Hearing Jiang Yan's answer, Wuyuanjia fell silent for a moment. Then he raised his head and took another look at the young man his old friend Li Jiyang had sent.