Everyone was waiting to see how the Five Clans would treat Yang Zhen, and at the same time, they were all curious about what kind of mess Yang Zhen would make of North Isle Yang Zhen the Five Clans really launched a hunt for him.
However, none of the scenarios that everyone had imagined occurred. Not only did the Five Clans not continue to cause trouble for Yang Zhen, they also stopped mentioning Yang Zhen altogether.
It was as if Yang Zhen had never appeared in North Isle, and the Five Clans didn't even know him.
Just as everyone was filled with confusion, a message sent shockwaves through the entire North Isle.
People from the Western Region 'Sea of Sin have arrived.
"Have you heard? Among the people who came from the Western Region' Sea of Sin this time is a monk named Yun La. With just one move, he intimidated the younger generation of the Five Clans, and even injured Lin Ding, the most renowned figure from the Ancient Origin Sacred Land who once boasted that he would kill Yang Zhen."
"What shock injury? It almost killed Lin Ding! Didn't you see how arrogant Yun La was back then? He practically wanted to kill Lin Ding the moment he made a move."
"Impossible! Lin Ding is already a Peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm expert. It's said that even Yang Zhen is no match for him. How could he be injured by a monk, and almost killed at that?"
Countless people are discussing this topic. Although Yang Zhen has been mentioned, he is no longer the focus at this time. The Western Region 'Sea of Sin Yang Zhen come to North Isle and has been extremely arrogant in challenging the younger generation of North Isle. He is simply outrageous.
Since returning from Beiqi Mountain, Yang Zhen has disappeared without a trace. People only occasionally see that Shameless Cat, stealing food. Even though some busybodies followed him several times, they still couldn't find Yang Zhen. It was as if Yang Zhen had already left North Isle.
However, most people were convinced that Yang Zhen had not left North Isle, because if Yang Zhen left North Isle, that Shameless Cat would definitely follow him.
More and more people are looking forward to Yang Zhen's appearance. Given Yang Zhen's personality, which always brings trouble wherever he goes, there's bound to be some excitement if he encounters those people from the Western Region Sea of Sin.
However, the Western Region 'Sea of Sin had been at North Isle for half a month, but the group still hadn't heard any news of Yang Zhen, as if Yang Zhen had truly evaporated from North Isle.
Nowadays, people from the Western Region 'Sea of Sin can be seen everywhere on the streets, and these people are all disciples of powerful forces in the Western Region. No one wants to provoke them easily.
After Yun La injured Lin Ding, one of the most promising young representatives of North Isle, the Western Region cultivators became increasingly arrogant in North Isle. However, despite the frequent conflicts in North Isle, it was rare to hear of Western Region cultivators suffering losses.
"What do you think these people from the North Isle Western Region here in Beiyu for?"
"It's said that a sacred gathering is to be held in North Isle, and many Ancient Clan and powerful forces in North Isle have received invitations."
"What kind of holy gathering is this, that it actually wants to unite the two continents of North Isle and Western Region?"
"I don't know about that. I've only heard that even the Five Clans of North Isle treat the envoys from the Western Region with great courtesy. I've also heard that some of these people come from that entity in the Western Region, a super power that the entire North Isle dares not provoke."
"Damn it, come on then! What are these bastards so arrogant about? Do they think North Isle has no one to rely on? Lin Ding is just a fame-seeker; he was easily injured by Yun La with one hand, and I heard he's still recovering. He's really disgraced North Isle."
Inside the Cold City Teahouse, many people were discussing the matter. A short man suddenly looked around and whispered, "What do you think? If Yang Zhen appeared before Yun La, who would have a better chance of winning?"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding people immediately became interested and crowded around. One of them, a bearded Laozi, said, "I've never heard of that Yun La. I only know that Yang Zhen doesn't want any trouble right now, so he probably won't fight with this Yun La."
"How did you know?" someone nearby asked curiously.
The bearded man grinned and said, "Damn it, Laozi witnessed the battle at Beiqi Mountain. After Yang Zhen shattered the Heavenly Punishment with his sword, he was only thinking about reviving Flirtatious Chicken and didn't want to cause any trouble. Moreover, he didn't take the Five Clans seriously at all. Those rumors that Yang Zhen was afraid of the Five Clans and dared not show up are utterly absurd."
"Where is Yang Zhen now? He probably hasn't left North Isle yet, has he?"
The bearded man was the same burly fellow with snot and tears streaming down his face after witnessing Yang Zhen withstand two Heavenly Punishment with his bare body at Beiqi Mountain. He was the first unlucky guy whose clothes were stripped off by Yang Zhen at the Youzhou Grand Assembly. Hearing this, Laozi sneered and said, "Of course I haven't left North Isle. But where I am now, I have no idea. I heard I'm going to find something, it's very mysterious."
The people around immediately became interested and began asking the bearded man what information he knew.
The bearded man chuckled, seemingly enjoying the treatment, but just as he was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed.
A young monk dressed in monk's robes and wearing a bamboo hat approached the bearded man with his hands clasped together, smiled at the crowd, sat down, and said with a smile, "Esteemed benefactors, may this humble monk sit here?"
Upon seeing the young monk, everyone around changed their expressions, especially the bearded man, whose face flashed with shock as he asked curiously, "May I ask this master's Dharma name?"
The young monk softly chanted "Yes," then looked at the bearded man and shook his head, saying, "The world is governed by cause and effect; those destined to meet will find each other even from afar. Since we have met, why bother asking about such trivial matters as names?"
Hearing the young monk's words, the bearded man grinned and said, "You monk, you're speaking in a cryptic way. If you don't give your name, how will anyone know who you are?"
The young monk laughed heartily, placed a piece of cloud crystal on the ground, and said, "Benefactor, you don't need to know who I am, you only need to know what I want to know."
Upon seeing the Higher Vehicle cloud crystal worth thousands of amethyst crystals, the bearded man was stunned, cursed, and asked curiously, "What do you want to know, monk?"
The surrounding crowd was also shocked, looking curiously at the monk who wouldn't even give his name. Many of them envied the bearded man, who had gained such a windfall just by saying a few words.
The young monk smiled and said, "Does this fellow Daoist know Yang Zhen?"
"Of course I know him!" The bearded man laughed heartily. Seeing the young monk's unsurprised expression, he winked at him and said, "Master, that's a rather unprofessional question. It doesn't sound as mysterious as you're trying to be. Not only do Laozi know Yang Zhen, but which of you fellow Daoists here doesn't know Yang Zhen?"
The crowd around him burst into laughter, all looking at the young monk with mocking expressions.
The young monk wasn't angry. He shook his head and smiled, saying, "Did Yang Zhen really say the saying, 'One flower, one world; one leaf, one pagoda'?"
Upon hearing this, the bearded man's expression changed. He stared at the young monk with suspicion and uncertainty for a long time, then his face suddenly turned pale. He exclaimed in horror, "You are Yun La?"
Upon hearing the name Yun La, everyone present changed their expressions, staring at the young monk in disbelief.
The young monk shook his head and sighed, then stood up and muttered to himself, "All the worldly pagodas have their ultimate purpose; life is but a cup of dust. Fellow Daoist, if you see Yang Zhen, please trouble you to pass on a message to him."
"Wh... what did you say?" The bearded man looked at the young monk with a bewildered expression, clearly not understanding what the monk was saying.
The young monk offered no explanation, simply saying, "Benefactor Yang has an affinity with Buddhism; this humble monk will wait for him in the Western Region."
Everyone was taken aback by these words, and a sense of astonishment washed over them.
Yang Zhen seems to have an affinity for Buddhism; does that mean he's going to become a monk?
For a moment, no one reacted. When they looked at the young monk again, there was no trace of him where he had been sitting.
In mid-air, the young monk laughed heartily, muttering to himself, "This bearded man and Yang Zhen actually have a karmic retribution for their evil deeds. Interesting, truly interesting. It seems this trip to North Isle will not be boring for me."