A Pursuit on a Rainy Night

In a small restaurant in the northern part of the city, a figure hurriedly climbed to the second floor.

He stopped at a table against the wall and sat down in an empty seat.

On the table, as if someone had made a reservation in advance, spiritual tea, spiritual wine, and a sumptuous spiritual meal were laid out.

He picked up the spirit wine, drank it by himself, and even made sounds of thoroughly enjoying himself.

A moment later, a figure wearing Spirit-Isolating Robe also came over, landed opposite him, and casually picked up the remaining spirit tea on the table.

"Are you sure?"

"To be absolutely sure, we'll first enter Purple Cloud City by carriage, then head north around Yellow Ridge!"

The figure replied calmly.

At the same time, another Jade Slip was also produced.

"I'll pay for the drinks!" The figure in the Spirit-Isolating Robe tossed down a Storage Bag and left.

This figure was naturally Xu Yinglong. As a disciple of Taiyi Illusion Peak, he had no background or master. He entered Taiyi Sect through the Ascension Conference and survived countless near-death experiences to obtain the Foundation Establishment.

He originally thought he could use this to rise rapidly in his career and reach the pinnacle of cultivation.

But only cultivators who have reached the Foundation Establishment will understand that Foundation Establishment is not the end, but the beginning. In the Taiyi Sect, there are countless Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They don't even qualify for a cave abode or a small hill in the Taichang Mountain Range.

Only cultivators who have entered the Taiyi Sect can understand why the Taiyi Sect holds such a transcendent position. Not only does it control most of the Yan Kingdom's territory, but it also governs numerous smaller worlds and secret realms, the resources of which are countless.

However, because he has no background and no master in the Purple Mansion, he doesn't even have the qualifications to enter some less dangerous secret realms and small worlds.

Fortunately, the Red Glow Ridge Secret Realm provided him with an opportunity to acquire a considerable amount of resources.

But breaking through to the Purple Mansion is still too difficult.

From the Mo Family and Mo Hongyuan, it was learned that the Ye Family was most likely the one who wanted to wipe out the Mo Family.

Moreover, the Ye Family must have dug up some things during the chaos caused by the Three-Eyed Demon King.

As a result, Green Willow Lake on Green Willow Mountain stopped flowing, and a deep abyss appeared.

This is something that ordinary Demon Beasts cannot do.

Of course, based on these conjectures alone, he could not determine whether the Ye Family was acting strangely. After all, among the several Lineage in Taihang Commandery, the Mo Family benefited the most from the Mo Ye Family's misfortune. If he were from the Mo Family, he would also slander the Ye Family, thus forming an alternative balance.

But when Mo Hongyuan revealed that he had used spirit powder to keep an eye on the Ye Family together with the Xu Family, and had a high probability of guessing the Ye Family's flight speed...

He didn't think that way.

As one of the two long-established Purple Mansion Lineage in Taihang Commandery, Xu Family was well aware of the other party's strength. With one Foundation Establishment Late Stage and six or seven early- to mid -Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivators, their strength was definitely not weak among the Purple Mansion Lineage.

But when they chased down the two members of the Ye Family, their entire army was wiped out.

At the same time, he didn't believe there wasn't something fishy going on behind the scenes when the Kong Family targeted the Ye Family so recklessly upon leaving the secret realm.

However, he couldn't catch up immediately; it wasn't safe for him to go alone, even though he believed that ordinary Foundation Establishment Late Stage from ordinary Lineage were no match for him.

As early spring arrived, rainfall increased throughout the Yan Kingdom.

In the outskirts of the city, several horse-drawn carriages sped across the muddy tidal flats, each spirited horse neighing as it was whipped.

When it runs, it gives it its all, splashing mud and water, and even its wet mane becomes like a whip, cracking against its body.

The coachmen frowned.

On such a rainy day, they naturally didn't want to travel such a long distance. Not to mention the horses couldn't handle it, they were also soaked to the bone.

Inside the carriage, the Ye Family members were seated.

Seeing Ye Jingcheng's eagerness, Ye Xingliu spoke again:

"We've arrived enough. There's no need to conceal your presence any longer. Now, take control of your Azure Cloud Boat!"

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded. It had been half a day since they left the market, but by using a mortal carriage to conceal themselves, the distance they had traveled was quite impressive.

But unfortunately, they were helpless. They weren't worried about the treasure being stolen, but they had to worry about the Kong Family taking action.

At the auction and at Red Glow Ridge, the Ye Family had thoroughly offended the Kong Family.

There was no room for maneuver for either family. The only thing that gave them some peace of mind was that the Kong Family was in Taichang Commandery, while their Ye Family was in Taihang Commandery.

And indeed, their investigation did not uncover any suspicious evidence.

Otherwise, the auction wouldn't just be about the Mountains and Rivers Seal; many of the Ye Family's treasures would probably be up for auction as well.

Ye Jingcheng took out the Mysterious Shadow Azure Cloud Boat and adjusted its appearance to that of an ordinary Spirit Boat.

It appears to be an ordinary, standard Spirit Boat, without any distinctive features.

But its speed was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a streak of blue and disappeared into the horizon.

This time, Ye Jingcheng didn't let anyone else input Spiritual Qi to drive.

Instead, he himself landed at the very front of the Spirit Boat, braving the fierce winds, and steered the Spirit Boat at top speed.

He didn't let the Array's protective barrier envelop him. At this moment, the gale blew up his hair and hit his face, causing a sharp, stinging pain.

He wasn't Body Cultivator. Even though his physical body had improved a lot during Foundation Establishment, facing the gale now was no less than a wind-attribute Demon Beast unleashing a wind blade at him.

Nothing could be more excruciating than this.

Only in this way could he feel a little better.

In this life, he had no parents and went to Soaring Cloud Peak before he was nine years old. Before he showed enough potential, Ye Haiyun was the only one who treated him like his own son.

The gaps left during alchemy practice, along with the one-on-one personal guidance at home, allowed him to surpass other cultivators in alchemy skills.

"Jingcheng, this is a magical Law Artifact that Chu Yanqing crafted for you." Ye Xingliu finally stepped forward.

As the head of the family, he was very pleased to see Ye Jingcheng like this.

After all, all cultivators in Lineage must go through these experiences, and only by going through these experiences can a cultivator's State of Mind be transformed.

However, as the next head of the family, Ye Jingcheng must get over this grief as soon as possible. Otherwise, not to mention how far he can lead the Lineage, he may not even be able to overcome the Heart Demons when breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm.

Taking out Chu Yanqing's magical Law Artifact might be able to divert Ye Jingcheng's attention.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng also took the Storage Bag.

The Storage Bag was opened, revealing a three-colored Daoist robe. The robe was somewhat similar to the standard Daoist robe of the Ye Family, except that it lacked the Lineage insignia.

It feels delicate and soft to the touch, yet it is firm and solid, like soft jade. With a little force, you can feel its strength, which is no weaker than that of a second-grade high-quality Law Artifact.

Of course, what impressed Ye Jingcheng even more was that this Daoist robe could also conceal one's figure and aura, somewhat similar to the Spirit-Hiding Armor he had obtained before.

However, the Spirit-Hiding Armor is not only bulky, but its defensive capabilities are also far inferior.

Ye Jingcheng then channeled his Divine Sense into the robe and discovered that it could also change its appearance and size.

It's also extremely simple; the refining process doesn't require much effort, just inputting Spiritual Qi.

The Golden Falcon is completely at his disposal.

It can be said that it perfectly met his needs.

"Third Uncle, I've refined some elixirs for Chu Yanqing. I hope you can arrange for a cultivator to deliver them to her!" Ye Jingcheng also took out a bottle of elixirs; he didn't want to owe anyone anything.

Since the other party had crafted the Law Artifact for him so quickly, he had no reason to continue guarding the elixir.

Moreover, the value of a magic elixir is far less than that of a custom-made magical Law Artifact.

However, since all the Spirit Materials were provided by Ye Jingcheng, the difference wasn't that significant.

After all, second-tier mid-grade pills with refined patterns are not so easy to refine.

"She also returned to Taihang Commandery." Ye Xingliu did not answer, but continued to explain.

Upon seeing this, Ye Jingcheng put the elixir away.

If it's in Taihang Commandery, he can just send it over at his own convenience.

The Spirit Boat continued to sail at full speed, with one hand holding a mid-grade Spirit Stone and the other steering the Spirit Boat's rudder.

He didn't know how long Ye Haiyun would have on his deathbed.

However, for a cultivator, when his entire body begins to dissipate spiritual energy and his cultivation level gradually declines from top to bottom, it is a sign of passing away.

Therefore, even if it costs him spiritual power and Spirit Stones, he must return as soon as possible.

I wouldn't say I'd use the last spirit peach to extend my life by three years, but at least I could take a look and see them off on their final journey.

The entire Lineage were Ye Haiyun's relatives, but there were even closer relatives, from the moment Ye Haiyun handed over the restrictions on his cave abode to Ye Jingcheng.

That's what makes him closer.

The wind howled, the rain seemed to stretch on and on, and rumbled thunder in the sky.

Boom!

A flash of lightning pierced through the layers of Dark Clouds, instantly illuminating the entire sky.

At this moment, everyone frowned. Although the Spirit Boat had a lightning-avoiding Array, it would not be hit by the Lei Yun even if it landed under Lei Yun.

But this return is by no means a good omen.

"Jingcheng, someone is following you!" Just then, Ye Xingliu's voice appeared in Ye Jingcheng's ears.

Ye Jingcheng was too anxious this time to leave any backup plan, but Ye Xingliu was different; he sprinkled some long-lasting pollen in the air.

These pollen grains are colorless and odorless.

But his Treasure-Seeking Rat could smell it.

At this moment, however, he could feel that the smell of pollen was getting stronger and stronger.

This can only mean one thing: someone was carrying pollen and kept chasing after them.

Although they couldn't see it with their Divine Sense, it's possible that the other party was still outside the range of their Divine Sense, or that the other party could hide within their Divine Sense.

"If we move up in rank, they'll get anxious!" Ye Xingliu.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded in agreement.

If the Spirit Boat flies too low, it will easily fall into someone else's Array. Those high mountains have Array that can cover hundreds of feet.

The Ye Family had done this before.

However, if they keep changing their route, it will be easily detected, and they have already noticed.

On the contrary, it's better to land high in the sky; even if an ambush is set up, the Array cannot be spread to higher ground.

At the same time, the speed does not decrease.

However, one must be even more careful of lightning when reaching the high points of Lei Yun.

At this moment, the Spirit Boat was almost touching the Lei Yun.

Thick, Dark Clouds, like a lump of ink, were laid out before them.

This scene naturally alerted Ye Jingli, Ye Jingyong, and the others, and they all went off the deck.

Surprisingly, none of them asked any questions; instead, they quietly released the Spirit Beasts.

The Spirit Boat moved even faster, and Spirit Boat surface began to blend in with the Dark Clouds, as if it were about to merge with the Lei Yun.

Although the Xuan Ying Qing Yun Boat is flying at full speed, it will still take at least seven or eight days to return to the Ye family's Lingyun Peak.

They have only flown for one day so far, and haven't even left Taichang Commandery.

Therefore, they must test the cultivation level of the tracking cultivators. If there are any Purple Mansion cultivators, they must immediately part ways to preserve their Lineage's strength.