In Zhu Family Village.
Xiao Yan looked at the group of people in front of him, his gaze sweeping over his newly accepted disciple, and he couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.
"Take good care of her."
Staring at Zhu Qiang, Xiao Yan only gave him four words of advice, which the latter nodded emphatically. Even if Xiao Yan hadn't said anything, he would definitely have taken good care of Cai'er.
Then, Xiao Yan turned his gaze to Cai'er.
"Girl, remember what I told you. I hope you can bring me a pleasant surprise next time we meet."
The girl nodded firmly. Whether for her own sake or to please her master, she would do everything in her power to become stronger as quickly as possible.
After giving a few instructions, Xiao Yan moved swiftly and left the place under the watchful eyes of Zhu Qiang and Cai'er.
Now, he should also seek the answers, first understand where he is now, and then make plans.
Leaving the territory of Zhu Family Village, Xiao Yan was still surrounded by a desolate area. In the distance, he could see a misty mountain range. However, Xiao Yan's goal at the moment was not to find the mountain range, but to find a city inhabited by Xiao Yan. Only there could he understand his current situation.
"Little one, are you really that comfortable leaving that girl in the village?"
Suddenly, Xiao Yan's voice echoed in Xiao Xuan's mind.
Upon hearing this, the latter gave a helpless smirk and said:
"What can I do? Am I really going to take her with me? I already have enough on my plate. Taking Cai'er along before resolving those issues will only harm her for no reason. Illusory Spirit Eyes, even those inhuman monsters from the Ghost Hall would probably take action for her. Besides, they want to capture me, so I definitely can't take Cai'er with me."
" Ghost Hall? What's that?"
Because he had been in a deep sleep, Xiao Xuan was completely unaware of everything happening outside, including the so-called Ghost Hall.
Afterwards, Xiao Yan gave Xiao Xuan a general account of what had happened since he arrived in the Origin Martial Continent.
"You're saying... that girl from the Gu Clan was captured by them?!"
After Xiao Yan's extensive explanation, Xiao Xuan gained a considerable understanding of the Origin Martial Continent. Furthermore, due to his inheritance of the Soul Origin of the Venerable Heavenly Severing Master, he was able to omit most of the unimportant details. However, when the topic of Xun'er being captured by the Ghost Hall was brought up, Xiao Xuan's heart still couldn't help but experience a violent surge of emotion.
He naturally had quite a few impressions of Xun'er.
She was the pride of the Gu Clan, the daughter of Gu Yuan, and Xiao Yan's wife. Any one of these qualities was enough to move him deeply.
Mentioning this matter, Xiao Yan's emotions couldn't help but surge, his internal energy churning uncontrollably, and his immense Dou Qi overflowed from his body, shattering the invisible void with a deafening roar.
However, in the end, Xiao Yan managed to suppress the rage in his heart.
He also knew that things had come to this point, and now was not the time to be angry. He needed to use his strength to uncover the truth. Before that, getting angry would not solve anything.
Moreover, that group of people were clearly after the Tou She Ancient God Jade, just like the Hun Clan back then. Xiao Yan believed that as long as they had the Ancient Jade in hand, they wouldn't dare to do anything to Xun'er.
"I don't know why Xun'er ended up in their prison. Moreover, the Ghost Hall seems to know me very well. They know every single one of my methods, as if I've been under their surveillance all along."
Xiao Yan sighed deeply, his feelings complicated. He couldn't understand why they knew him so well.
"In my opinion, their understanding of you is probably limited to the Dou Qi Continent. After all, if they were truly monitoring you constantly, you would probably have already fallen into their hands. Moreover, judging from what you've said, your growth rate and combat strength in the Western Region over the years have also exceeded their expectations. The advantages they once held have gradually disappeared. You are now just as unknown to them. Heh, often, it is only the unknown that is most terrifying."
Xiao Xuan chuckled. Although he had never truly met anyone from the Ghost Hall, this feeling was strangely familiar to him; in other words, it was like a long-awaited reunion.
" Hall of Souls!"
Xiao Xuan's tone was slightly heavy, but he and Xiao Yan uttered two words in unison.
Given their similar backgrounds, it's hard for them not to think of the former.
As the two were talking, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan finally saw clearly what was in front of him in the mountains.
Nestled among those towering mountains and forests, a massive city had been built.
Upon seeing this ancient city, Xiao Yan was overjoyed, thinking that once he entered, he would be able to determine his current location.
Soon, Xiao Yan arrived at the front of the city, his figure slowly descending and landing at the city gate. At this moment, a large number of people were constantly entering and leaving the city.
With a slight smile, Xiao Yan followed the flow of people and quickly entered the city after paying a Low-Grade Spirit Stone as an entrance fee.
As soon as he passed through the city gate, Xiao Yan could see at a glance that at the deepest part of the city, at the other end, stood a huge ancient castle, like an imperial city. Everyone who saw the castle couldn't help but cast a look of awe. Of course, there were also those who were wary, but their eyes were much more subtle in comparison.
Xiao Yan glanced at it curiously a few times, not paying much attention, and walked straight into the city. At the same time, he listened carefully to the conversations of the people passing by. Soon, Xiao Yan learned some information that was most important to him at that moment.
" The Northern Region?! This is actually the Northern Region!"
Xiao Yan was shocked. He never expected that the teleportation array of Venerable Heavenly Severing would actually be a state-domain teleportation array, which directly teleported him and Xiao Xuan to the Northern Region!
Despite his initial surprise, Xiao Yan quickly calmed down. Since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it. Besides, the Northern Region was one of his destinations.
He clearly remembered that Gu You had told him that Hai Mochen, the true form of the Sea Heart Flame, was in the Northern Region, and that the latter had even established the North Sea Academy Northern Region. Now, Xiao Yan could say that he immediately knew his next goal.
Hai Mochen!
"Swish, swish, swish..."
However, just as Xiao Yan was pondering, several figures suddenly attacked. The figures that were about to pass over Xiao Yan's head stopped abruptly in the next moment, and then they moved to surround Xiao Yan on both sides of the street.