High above, the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub carried Ye Zhen at a leisurely pace, vast amounts of Cloud Qi gathered around them, perfectly concealing both Ye Zhen and itself as they flew through the sky.
Ye Zhen’s eyes were half-closed. The distressing image of Yu Jing, whose heart was broken to the point of despair just two hours ago, still occasionally surfaced in his mind.
In that moment, Yu Jing must have realized that she and Ye Zhen could never be together. What grieved her even more was the cruelty of both Ye Zhen and this world.
Was Ye Zhen cruel?
Ye Zhen didn’t think so.
The struggle between him and the Yu Family was a matter of life and death, to hold back was to court death.
In fact, Ye Zhen had already shown mercy several times. If he had been even more ruthless, striking directly at the ordinary clansmen and low-level warriors of the Yu Family, he might have driven Yu Feilong mad.
However, if Ye Zhen truly acted in such a manner, he wouldn’t be himself anymore.
Originally, possessing treasures like the Red Spirit Jade Marrow and acquiring twenty thousand pieces of Red Spirit Jade, the best choice would have been to find a place to cultivate in seclusion for half a year or a few months, to fully absorb these cultivation resources and enhance his Cultivation.
But Ye Zhen did not do so; at this moment, he was preparing to rush to the Qingluo Sect.
It had been almost half a year since he parted ways with Luluo, and according to what Yu Feilong said, the selection of the Tiannan Flower King’s concubines was about to begin. However, Ye Zhen had not received any Talisman Communication from Luluo.
This puzzled Ye Zhen a great deal.
Ye Zhen felt that maybe, just maybe, Luluo had other plans in mind.
Nevertheless, no matter what, it was essential for Ye Zhen to visit the Qingluo Sect to get some clarity and ease his mind. Luluo was one of the few close friends with whom he would trust his life.
Jade Water Lake was roughly eighty thousand li from the Qingluo Sect. Under normal circumstances, if he rode a horse or relied on his own flight, it would probably take about half a month to nearly twenty days.
However, riding the Cloud Winged Tiger was different; the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub’s noble flying speed was around three thousand li every two hours, so in twelve two-hour periods a day, that would be thirty-six thousand li.
But this wasn’t the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub’s limit speed. Without caring for consumption, its instantaneous speed could reach about four thousand five hundred li. Now, such a life-saving speed could only be sustained for one or two two-hour periods without any replenishment.
If it was blessed by the War Soul Blood Flag’s enchantment, its speed could be nearly doubled. This was the speed they had used before to escape Yu Feilong’s pursuit, but it still could not be maintained for an extended period.
Thus, what was originally a journey of more than ten days, could be completed by Ye Zhen in two and a half days, highlighting the significance of having a flying demon servant.
Three days later, in the afternoon, Ye Zhen arrived at the Mountain Gate of the Qingluo Sect.
Familiarity breeds ease. This time, Ye Zhen followed protocol and handed over his Invitation, despite knowing people inside the Sect. One must not break the rules and barge in unannounced.
"You wish to visit Sister Luluo?"
The Mountain Guardian Disciples of the Qingluo Sect, who received Ye Zhen’s Invitation, looked at him with a strange gaze, "I’m sorry, Sister Luluo is not receiving visitors at this time."
"Not receiving visitors?"
Ye Zhen frowned, "Why not?"
"You are called Zheng Fuyun?"
As Ye Zhen nodded, another Mountain Guardian Disciple carelessly sent a Dao Talisman Communication, asking Ye Zhen to wait. However, the gaze with which the Mountain Guardian Disciple looked at Ye Zhen was quite odd, filled with more pity...
Or rather, it was sympathy, leaving Ye Zhen somewhat disconcerted.
After half a quarter-hour, Ye Zhen did not see Luluo, but Han Tai arrived instead.
"Brother Zheng, you’ve finally arrived. Ah, why did you only come now!" Han Tai said, his face full of annoyance. Moreover, his left arm was awkwardly slung; it appeared to be... broken.
"What exactly happened, what’s going on? Your arm?"
"Ah, never mind my arm for the moment, think of a way to save Luluo quickly, if we don’t rescue her soon, Luluo’s entire life will fall into a pit of fire," urged Han Tai.
"What happened to Luluo?"
Suddenly, Ye Zhen’s expression startled, "Are you saying the Tiannan Flower King has begun selecting his concubines?"
Han Tai’s comment about Luluo falling into a pit of fire made Ye Zhen think of this.
"Huh, you knew about it too?"
Following that, Han Tai let out a wry smile, "Not only has the selection begun, but it has also already reached Luluo."
"Wasn’t it supposed to be in half a year? Moreover, didn’t the Tiannan Flower King’s selection of concubines start in July? Today is only June 28th, the selection hasn’t even begun yet; how has it already reached Luluo?" Ye Zhen grew anxious.
Upon hearing this, Han Tai revealed a look of bitter resentment.
"The Tiannan Huaa Clan’s Young Master starts picking concubines from July, but their butlers, starting from June, had already begun preliminary selection to choose candidates.
As for why Luluo was chosen first, it’s because... there are traitors in our Sect!" Han Tai spoke through gritted teeth.
"Traitors?" Ye Zhen’s eyes suddenly turned cold.
"If not for Wen Tianyu, that damned wretch! It is said that he secretly sent a letter to the butler of the Tiannan Huaa Clan residing in the Divine Capital, even including a portrait of Luluo!"
"Bastard! How could the Qingluo Sect harbor such scum!"
Ye Zhen’s fists were clenched tight.
"Your arm? Was it also that bastard’s doing?"
"I confronted him for answers; the rogue wouldn’t admit to it, and when we fought, I was no match for him..."
"What about Luluo?" Ye Zhen asked.
Upon hearing this, Han Tai’s expression turned rather gloomy, "She’s already been looked after."
"Looked after? By whom? Who’s so bold to guard someone within your Qingluo Sect?" Ye Zhen was outraged. Luluo, a True Inheritor, was actually being watched over within her own sect.
At this remark, Han Tai’s head drooped even lower, almost touching his chest, as his face suddenly became flushed with a dark hue of embarrassment.
"It’s our Qingluo Sect’s disciples who are guarding her... Several True Inheritors were specially assigned by the elders..." Han Tai’s voice grew softer and softer, obviously ashamed of this fact.
"What?"
Ye Zhen was taken aback.
The martial artists of Qingluo Sect could actually do such an outrageous thing.
"That’s the way it is..."
"Let’s go, take me to see Luluo," Ye Zhen said, angered.
Han Tai immediately gestured with his hands, "No, Luluo is being guarded by several True Disciple brothers, you absolutely cannot go. If you go there and conflict arises with them, then it’s all over.
This is the Qingluo Sect, not outside, no one has ever dared to beat up Qingluo Sect disciples here."
"Right, my master True Person Bixin instructed that if you came, I should take you to see him first," said Han Tai.
Ye Zhen’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, "Right, can you and True Person Bixin visit Luluo? Has anyone visited her?"
Han Tai shook his head with some shame, "No one is allowed to enter the unnamed peak where Luluo takes her residence, not even my master. It is said that the Sect Leader specifically sought out my master."
"Are they not afraid that something will happen to Luluo with this setup? Given Luluo’s temperament..."
As Ye Zhen spoke, Han Tai was immediately shocked pale.
Having been brother and sister disciples with Luluo for nearly ten years, Han Tai was extremely clear about her character. She wasn’t outwardly soft, but at critical moments, Luluo’s nature was very staunch.
Somewhat ashamed to say, their master True Person Bixin was very low-key, and he, Han Tai, was rather simple and honest, so most of the time, it was actually Luluo who argued for their lineage’s interests, snatching them from the sect.
Having not visited for so many days, if she became desperate...
At this thought, Han Tai’s soul was nearly scared away.
"Let’s go, hurry and take me to the unnamed peak where Luluo resides."
"But..."
"What ’but’? If something goes wrong, I will bear the responsibility! Right, let your master True Person Bixin know!"
"Wait a minute!"
In the midst of speaking, Ye Zhen crafted a Talisman Communication and handed it to Han Tai, "Mm, send this Talisman Letter to your master True Person Bixin."
Even though Ye Zhen was hot-blooded, he was not foolish enough to challenge the entire Qingluo Sect, so he needed to make some arrangements in advance. Moreover, Ye Zhen had another idea in mind, all contained within the Talisman Letter.
Hurriedly en route, the more Ye Zhen thought, the angrier he became.
Along the way, Ye Zhen had thoroughly worked through the entire matter.
Whether Wen Tianyu tipped off the butler of the Tiannan Huaa Family was another question. After the butler confirmed Luluo as a potential Huaa Concubine, the entire Qingluo Sect became nervous.
Why?
Because Luluo was uncooperative!
Her master True Person Bixin also disagreed with the matter, even displaying quite a resolute attitude.
Huyan Ci, the Sect Master of Phantom Divine Sect five hundred years ago, and the Weng Family three hundred years ago served as bloody warnings, indeed.
If something unexpected happened to Luluo, like eloping, that could very well bring disaster to the Qingluo Sect.
Under such anxiety, the Sect Leader of Qingluo Sect, or rather the Sect Leader under the instigation of certain Sect Elders, took such humiliating action for the men of Qingluo Sect—volunteering to guard Luluo for the Tiannan Hua Family, essentially placing her under house arrest.
The very question Ye Zhen posed to True Person Bixin in the Talisman Letter was this—was it the Sect Leader’s own idea to place Luluo under house arrest, or was it the Sect Elders who incited the Sect Leader to order it.
If it was the former, perhaps Ye Zhen only had one path to take.
If it was the latter, the operability was too strong.
"Brother Han, what’s the Qingluo Sect Leader like normally?" Ye Zhen asked while hurrying along. The next steps depended largely on the attitude of the Sect Leader of Qingluo Sect, so Ye Zhen was eager to understand the Sect Leader’s situation.
"The Sect Leader is good, as for specifics, I don’t know! However, I’ve heard my master say that the Sect Leader is somewhat indecisive..." By the end of his statement, Han Tai’s voice had dropped very low.
During the journey, Ye Zhen asked Han Tai about multiple internal affairs of Qingluo Sect. Being a True Disciple himself, Han Tai was able to respond to all.
"We’ve arrived!"
Suddenly, Han Tai pointed at the unnamed peak ahead, "Look, the sect has deployed four True Disciple guardians to watch over Luluo, and they are all of notable cultivation."
"Brother Han, dare you charge with me?"
"Why not!" Han Tai also felt a surge of passion.
Suddenly, just as Ye Zhen and Han Tai were about to take action, a figure appeared obliquely in front of them.
"Hahahaha, Zheng Fuyun, why have you come? Eh, why does your hair look so green to me?" An extremely annoying voice rang out. (To be continued. If you like this novel, you’re welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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