Xue Fuyao acted at once, extending a finger and gathering a wisp of supremely pure spiritual energy at its tip.
As the spiritual energy appeared, all the surrounding plants instantly reacted. The wild grass beside the road leaned slightly toward her, and even the trees rustled.
These were only ordinary plants, however, and their movements drew little attention.
Xue Fuyao closed her eyes and carefully sensed everything around her. After a long while, she opened her eyes, a sharp gleam flashing through them, and murmured, "Found it."
Following the direction indicated by the spiritual energy, Xue Fuyao and Shadow Three soon arrived at the entrance to a home.
Facing the tightly shut door, she could faintly smell cooking smoke drifting from within. The spiritual energy at her fingertip trembled violently several times, indicating that a very powerful spirit plant was inside. She simply did not know whether this family knew what the spirit plant was.
With that thought, Xue Fuyao knocked on the door.
Knock, knock, knock.
Soon, somewhat hurried footsteps sounded behind the gate, along with a man's slightly hoarse voice.
"That voice sounds a little familiar."
No sooner had Xue Fuyao spoken than someone opened the wooden door from inside. The instant her eyes met those of the person behind it, both saw surprise in the other's gaze.
"Young master, why are you two here?" Yu Da asked in surprise.
He had thought he would never see them again after they parted earlier. After all, their clothing and cultivation were clearly far beyond his own. Although he felt somewhat unwilling to let it go and regretted the missed opportunity, there was nothing he could do.
Just moments ago, he had been sighing inside his home, regretting that he had not left a good impression on the two during