Zhang Yuan, Xiao Yuanjun, and Ao Xiu-two humans and one dragon-spent several days in the cave abode they had temporarily hollowed out underground. Once they were certain there was no danger nearby and no other cultivators lying in wait, they left.
Standing on Zhang Yuan's shoulder, Ao Xiu gazed at the dazzling sun overhead and felt, for a moment, as though it had finally seen daylight again.
These two were unbelievable. They stayed underground for days on end without ever seeing sunlight. Even a dragon like Ao Xiu could barely stand it, yet they acted as though nothing was wrong.
Sigh...
Meeting these two was eight lifetimes' worth of rotten luck.
Zhang Yuan glanced at Ao Xiu gripping his shoulder. After a moment's thought, he said nothing and let it stay there, turning back to discuss their plans with Xiao Yuanjun.
"Master, we have three things to do in all. I intend to visit the Hengyang Lu Clan first. What do you think?"
They had originally left Sun-Moon Cliff to visit the Hengyang Lu Clan. Now that the East Sea Dragon Lord had schemed against them, one of their new tasks happened to align with their itinerary. Visiting the Hengyang Lu Clan was undoubtedly the best choice.
As for killing Wenren Qihan and taking Ao Xiu back to the East Sea, neither task was urgent.
According to the East Sea Dragon Lord, Wenren Qihan had not returned to the South Sea since his last arrival on land. Instead, he was still somewhere on the mainland.
Yet the Azure Firmament Dust-Dyed Realm was vast. However fast [Golden Carriage Luan Chariot] was, finding someone without knowing his exact location would be like fishing a needle out of the ocean.
They would visit the Hengyang Lu Clan first and use its influence to