Xiao Shi, Go Arrest Zhang Yuan

Zhang Yuan returned to the deserted courtyard.

Chen Xinqiao sat cross-legged in the courtyard, cultivating. Her eagerness to save her father had not sent her running around recklessly.

"We're going to the Cui Residence."

With that, Zhang Yuan swept his sleeve, gathered Chen Xinqiao up, and took to the air, flying toward the Cui Residence.

Since visiting the Cui Residence posed no threat to his life, there was no harm in making proper use of it. He might even be able to borrow the Cui clan's strength to save Chen Qinkuai.

The Cui Residence.

As soon as Zhang Yuan and Chen Xinqiao landed before the gates, a guard came forward to greet them.

"May I ask if you are Immortal Master Li?" the guard asked.

Immortal Master Li?

Zhang Yuan caught on, realizing the guard was addressing him. As for why he had called him "Immortal Master Li"...

Presumably, Cui Yuanxi had already returned and left specific instructions. After all, she was the only person who believed his alias.

Cui Yuanxi's escape had actually been within Zhang Yuan's expectations.

Whatever the circumstances, Dragon Creek City was the Cui clan's main city. Even if Cui Yuanxi had slipped out, with so many Heavenly Beings in the clan, could not a single one have noticed or followed her?

Even if no one had followed her, as the Cui Family’s Eldest Miss of the Aohai Cui, Cui Yuanxi surely had some means of preserving her life. Her escape was hardly surprising.

"That's me," Zhang Yuan said.

"Please come in, Immortal Master. The young lady has been waiting for some time." At his answer, the guard immediately grew respectful and led the two into the residence.

The reception hall.

Cui Yuanxi leisurely sipped her tea, while Xiao Shi sat beside her, holding