Now that he knew Hua Youyue was going to Qianyuan Ridge, there was no need to waste time doing anything else. After summoning the Heaven-Swallowing Hou, Yang Zhen flew directly towards Qianyuan Ridge.
The Shameless Cat had always been interested in the events at Qianyuan Ridge. Along the way, perched on the back of the Heaven-Swallowing Hou, it asked curiously, "Kid, what's that phrase you always say to me again? 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll win a hundred battles'?"
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Why are you asking this?" Yang Zhen asked curiously.
Before the Shameless Cat could speak, Han Yan'er said from the side, "Those two cultivators only know the location of Qianyuan Ridge, but they don't know the details of this treasure appraisal event. What if we go there rashly and it turns out to be a conspiracy?"
"A conspiracy?" Yang Zhen was taken aback and asked in surprise, "What kind of conspiracy could there be?"
The Shameless Cat sneered, "Kid, everyone's looking for you and Girl Hua. You're a Celestial Phenomenon Realm cultivator capable of slaying a Saint, Girl Hua has even refined the Samsara Bell. Countless people are eyeing the two of you. Do you think... this treasure appraisal event might be a conspiracy against us?"
Yang Zhen's expression turned serious.
Han Yan'er continued, "There are two strange things about this!"
"Which two?" Yang Zhen asked, looking at Han Yan'er.
Han Yan'er extended a finger as smooth as jade and said, "First, Samsara Bell Samsara Bell has just been created, and my sister has just refined it. Before she has even fully refined it, a treasure appraisal event has appeared. Is this treasure appraisal... just a conspiracy gimmick to lure you in?"
Yang Zhen's heart skipped a beat. Damn it, now that you mention it, there really is such a possibility.
In such a vast place as the Central Court, finding a few people is incredibly difficult. But while finding other people is difficult, finding Yang Zhen is much easier.
Those familiar with Yang Zhen know that Yang Zhen loves to join in the fun; wherever there's excitement, Yang Zhen is sure to be there too.
Actually, this was a misunderstanding. It wasn't that Yang Zhen to join in the fun; it's just that wherever Yang Zhen was, things were bound to get lively. Moreover, on one hand, Yang Zhen wanted to explore the secrets of the Cultivation World, and on the other hand, the Shameless Cat was intentionally nurturing him in that direction.
Despite his seemingly carefree nature, the things that the Shameless Cat encouraged Yang Zhen Yang Zhen do always brought him benefits, at the very least helping Yang Zhen to better understand the various aspects of the Great Wilderness era.
Regardless of the circumstances, all that's needed to find Yang Zhen is to spread a message: wherever a rare treasure has appeared, or wherever Great Wilderness inheritance has been discovered, the chances of Yang Zhen appearing there are extremely high.
Could this treasure appraisal event at Qianyuan Ridge really be a conspiracy targeting Yang Zhen and his group?
"Is there a second point?" Yang Zhen asked curiously.
Han Yan'er hesitated for a moment, then said, "If it's the second point, then that's troublesome. The treasure appraisal event hasn't announced what kind of rare treasure it will be appraising, yet this is something you, Sister, are going to Qianyuan Ridge for..."
"You mean... their appraisal might be of the Samsara Bell?"
Yang Zhen's tone had become somber. If the Samsara Bell really was to be tested, then Hua Youyue would be in danger!
Han Yan'er didn't answer the question, but instead said, "I just feel that it's possible. We'll only know the truth when we go there!"
Yang Zhen took a deep breath, looked in the direction of Qianyuan Ridge, and said, "No matter who it is, if they want to harm this young lady, I won't let their ancestors' graves be Sage of Saunter!"
The Shameless Cat, now intrigued, jumped around and exclaimed, "What are we waiting for? Forget about the treasure appraisal event, let's just storm in!"
Yang Zhen slapped the Shameless Cat on the head and scolded, "How could I have gotten to know such a reckless idiot like you? You just barged in like that, causing countless deaths, and you might not even get to see the girl."
"Then tell me, what should we do?" the Shameless Cat asked, glancing at Yang Zhen.
Yang Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "You two, behave yourselves. If you're going to cause trouble, wait until you see the young lady!"
"You should worry about yourself!" Han Yan'er pouted, a look of worry in her eyes, and said, " With the Flowerless Great Saint by my side, Sister should be safe. I just wonder which force is hosting this treasure appraisal event?"
Yang Zhen waved his hand and said, "That's easy to ask around. We can just go down to the vicinity of Qianyuan Ridge and ask a few people."
Even without asking, the three of them would have received accurate information.
The reputation of the Yaoguang Holy Land in Qianyuan Ridge is truly immense, especially that of Li Chengyu, the Yaoguang Holy Son, who is known to almost everyone in Qianyuan Ridge.
"Have you heard? The Yaoguang Holy Son, Li Chengyu, has declared that he really wants to meet Yang Zhen and see just how powerful this guy is, who was able to slaughter a Saint during the Celestial Phenomenon Realm?"
" Yang Zhen merely used the Violet Firmament Heavenly Palace to accidentally kill Yuan Tianyu. Now, the experts of the Black Lotus Holy Land are all gathered, waiting for Yang Zhen to deliver himself to their doorstep. I estimate that the Yaoguang Holy Son will not even see Yang Zhen. As soon as Yang Zhen appears, he will be killed by the Black Lotus Holy Land."
"That's not necessarily true. If Yang Zhen were that easy to kill, he would have died long ago. Why would he still be around now?"
"Shh, everyone, keep your voices down! I've heard that Yang Zhen is going to cause a huge scene at the treasure appraisal event!"
"What? Yang Zhen really has the audacity to boast so much? Does he really think there's no one in the Yaoguang Holy Land?"
Inside the teahouse, conversations about Yang Zhen were everywhere. After Yang Zhen and Han Yan'er disguised themselves slightly and tossed the Shameless Cat into their arms, no one recognized them.
"Damn it, thankfully not too many audio-visual stones have been used in the Central Court, otherwise my Sage of Saunter good looks would probably be known to everyone by now."
Han Yan'er chuckled and said, "You're the most shameless person I've ever met."
Yang Zhen, on the contrary, became smug. "If it weren't for my Sage of Saunter skin, I would have been killed by your sword long ago."
Thinking of this, Yang Zhen recalled the first time he met Han Yan'er. The intense fighting spirit in the Little Dao Addict's eyes made Yang Zhen remember her almost instantly, even more so than her Long Legs that made countless women envious.
"Where are you looking?" Han Yan'er noticed Yang Zhen's gaze, glared at him, and straightened her Long Legs even more.
Clearly, those Long Legs have always been Han Yan'er's pride!
Yang Zhen grinned, about to speak, when he suddenly heard a commotion not far away!
"Did you hear that? The Flowerless Great Saint has brought the Holy Maiden Hua to Qianyuan Ridge. It's said that the Flowerless Great Saint Yaoguang Holy Son was immediately Celestial Person upon seeing him and has been trying to get close to him these past few days!"
Yang Zhen was taken aback, a hint of joy appearing on his face. At the same time, he wrote down the name of the Yaoguang Holy Son in his mental notebook and marked it with a big X!
"Strange, why try to get close to the Flowerless Great Saint instead of the Holy Maiden Hua?"
"Naturally, I was turned away. You don't know, I once saw the Holy Maiden Hua from afar. Her icy demeanor, which kept everyone at arm's length, was almost colder than the Moon Shadow Holy Sword in her hand!"
"Nonsense! The Holy Maiden Hua is gentle and serene; her gaze towards Yang Zhen is incredibly tender. How could she be as cold as ice?"
"Fellow Daoist, you yourself said that was the way you looked at Yang Zhen!"
Yang Zhen coughed lightly. Damn, the tea in this teahouse is really delicious.
"Waiter, bring tea, the best tea! We're having a good time today!"
Yang Zhen truly overjoyed to hear about Hua Youyue!
The Shameless Cat pouted, Han Yan'er glared at him, and the servant hurriedly brought out a pot of fine tea!