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Chapter 157: Hero's Tower
On the vast official road, Sun Zhe and his group of four galloped forward on horseback. Although Sun Zhe could fly using Yukong and Shen Yan could ride the Four-Lifed Savage Beast, they ultimately decided that such methods would be too conspicuous, so they chose to travel on horseback instead.
At each stop, they would switch to a fresh steed. For them, the cost of changing horses was negligible, and after just a few days of frantic riding, they had already crossed out of Xuan Prefecture's territory and entered Great Yuan Province.
Leading the way, Sun Zhe held the reins lightly in his right hand while flicking the whip with his left, urging his horse to gallop ahead. Shen Yan followed closely behind, now dressed in a White Martial Arts Robe that accentuated her delicate figure. Her long black hair was tied up with a ribbon, giving her a more spirited appearance despite losing some softness.
At the back of the group were Zhao Ang and Kuangba, two sworn enemies. Both had fiery tempers; Zhao Ang harbored resentment towards Kuangba for once hunting him down, while Kuangba disdained Zhao Ang's spoiled demeanor. They had been at odds since leaving Beifeng City, constantly competing even while riding to see who would come in third.
"Hah..."
Pulling on the reins, Sun Zhe's horse let out a long whinny as it raised its front hooves and came to an abrupt stop.
Seeing Sun Zhe halt ahead, the other three quickly pulled on their reins to stop their horses as well. Dust rose into the air from their sudden stop.
"Up ahead is Dayuan City, the capital of Great Yuan Province. Let's go in and rest for a bit. At our speed, we can reach Linwu Prefecture in no more than two months, so there's no need to rush."
Looking up, a massive city appeared not far ahead. Even Sun Zhe, who had traveled through three states before, had never seen such a large city. Dayuan City was indeed the capital of Great Yuan Province and was considered the most luxurious city within its borders; few could compare to it across the entire Thunder Continent.
"Exactly! Why rush? Dayuan City has plenty of specialties—top-quality Bamboo Leaf Green tea, renowned Braised Beef in Soy Sauce from old establishments, and that refreshing Biyecai. All are famous delicacies throughout the continent. This Young Master must have a good taste of them."
Upon hearing this, excitement sparkled in Zhao Ang's eyes. Meanwhile, Jingjing perched on Sun Zhe's shoulder seemed to find a kindred spirit and immediately took flight from his shoulder, chirping excitedly.
"Hmph! All you think about is eating. I've heard there are countless experts within Dayuan City and even arenas specifically for Cultivators. I must go in and broaden my horizons." Before Zhao Ang could finish his sentence, Kuangba interjected loudly, his rough voice overshadowing Zhao Ang's words. His eyes gleamed with intense battle spirit; like his master Zheng Kuanglei, Kuangba was also a typical warrior.
As soon as he finished speaking, the two exchanged glances filled with fierce sparks before turning away from each other and walking forward.
Watching the two walk away in confusion, Sun Zhe shook his head helplessly. He slowed his pace to walk alongside Shen Yan behind him. Gently stroking his horse's mane with his right hand, he spoke softly.
"Did Yan Ji and Zhuang Ruoxuan leave the Xuan Lei Sect right after I left yesterday?"
"Yes, after you escaped from the Xuanlei Sect Great Hall, they left the Xuan Lei Sect shortly after. Normally, given their Qualification, the higher-ups of the Xuan Lei Sect wouldn't let them go so easily. However, strangely enough, there was no obstruction to their departure; the Sect Master even personally saw them out of the city." Shen Yan furrowed her brows, speaking with some confusion.
Thinking of Yan Ji and Zhuang Ruoxuan, Sun Zhe couldn't help but frown slightly. Both of their Qualifications and backgrounds were extraordinary, especially Yan Ji. Even Sun Zhe couldn't see through his depths. Even when he took the Ancient Cauldron from him in the Northern Mang Secret Realm, Sun Zhe couldn't uncover Yan Ji's true limits. In hindsight, it seemed like that Ancient Cauldron was deliberately given to him by Yan Ji.
As for Zhuang Ruoxuan, Sun Zhe had roughly guessed her background. The Seven Swords True Monarch, Zhuang Yuanhang, had clearly told him that if it weren't for Zhuang Ruoxuan, he wouldn't have come to save him. Zhuang Yuanhang came at her request, and since both shared the surname Zhuang, her identity was evident.
"I didn't expect her to be so persistent, remembering such a favor from back then."
Sun Zhe also hadn't anticipated that his unintentional act would save his life, nor did he expect that the usually proud and aloof Zhuang Ruoxuan would remember his kindness.
"By the way, what about Han Xinrao from the Yin Lei Sect? It seems that the Yin Lei Sect has been destroyed by the Beast Taming Sect..."
Back when he was in Beifeng City, Sun Zhe had asked others about Han Xinrao, but all he learned was that the Yin Lei Sect had been wiped out and her whereabouts were unknown. He had no choice but to give up.
Upon hearing this question from Sun Zhe, a strange look flashed in Shen Yan's eyes, and her delicate face showed a hint of displeasure.
"What’s wrong…"
Seeing that Shen Yan had nothing to say, Sun Zhe turned in surprise. Upon seeing her expression, he understood that she had misunderstood; after all, Han Xinrao was a seductive woman who brought disaster to the country. Many male disciples across various sects in Xuan Yuan County were infatuated with her. It was no wonder that when he suddenly asked about her, it led to other thoughts for Shen Yan.
"Where did your mind wander? I just had some past grievances with her and was asking casually."
With a helpless sigh, Sun Zhe explained with a wry smile. Although he had felt a moment of impulse when he first met Han Xinrao, he wasn't the type of man who only considered things with his lower half. Moreover, his enmity with her was no longer just about fighting for the sect; given Han Xinrao's character, if she had the chance, she would definitely kill him without hesitation. Conversely, if he encountered her, he wouldn't show any mercy either.
Upon closer inspection, their personalities did share similarities: both were equally cold-blooded and ruthless. This could be seen from how decisively Han Xinrao deceived her fellow disciples to obstruct him in the Northern Mang Secret Realm. She was undoubtedly a self-centered spoiled girl.
Hearing Sun Zhe's explanation, Shen Yan finally realized that she had misunderstood. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and after pondering for a moment, she spoke again to explain to Sun Zhe.
"At that time, shortly after the trials in the Northern Mang Secret Realm, which was around the time you left the Xuan Lei Sect, the Beast Taming Sect in Shencheng launched a sudden attack. The Yin-Yang Sect was caught off guard and could not withstand the fierce assault from the Beast Taming Sect, especially with the hundreds of ferocious beasts summoned by them. In just one night, both sects were annihilated. Most of the high-ranking members perished at the hands of the Beast Taming Sect, and those who survived basically surrendered to them. From then on, the Beast Taming Sect monopolized the entire Shencheng. As for Han Xinrao, I haven't heard any news about her, but she probably couldn't escape."
From what Shen Yan knew, Han Xinrao was merely a Thunder Master at that time. Even elders at the Thunder Sovereign Level couldn't escape; how could she possibly get away? The most likely scenario was that she perished on the spot.
"No... If her body wasn't found, then she most likely escaped."
Sun Zhe squinted his eyes and murmured to himself. He clearly remembered that Han Xinrao's innate beast, the Brown-Horned Pegasus, had already advanced to the third tier. The speed of a Brown-Horned Pegasus with wings surpassed that of an average Thunder Lord expert. Coupled with Han Xinrao's cunning nature, it was likely that no one could stop her amidst the chaos.
What puzzled Sun Zhe was why Han Xinrao, knowing that he had obtained the Ancient Cauldron from the Northern Mang Secret Realm, did not spread this information. After all, if this matter were publicized, there would surely be more people hunting him down, and she would have avenged her grudge. Surprisingly, Han Xinrao had not mentioned it at all.
"Heh heh, forget it. There's no need to think about these things anymore. The matters in Xuan Yuan County are behind us. It's more important for me to reach Linwu Prefecture as soon as possible. Let's head into the city and rest for a while."
Sun Zhe pushed aside his confusion and smiled slightly at Shen Yan while leading his horse toward Dayuan City.
Dayuan City truly lived up to its reputation as the premier city in Great Yuan Province. The grandeur of its city walls far exceeded anything Sun Zhe had seen before. Upon entering the city, its level of prosperity surpassed everyone's expectations by far; even the main road was three times wider than that of Beifeng City. Countless shops and pavilions lined the streets, and everywhere he looked showcased Dayuan City's extraordinary status.
"Haha... Dayuan City is indeed Dayuan City; it’s far beyond what our Beifeng City can compare to. In our Xuan Prefecture, perhaps only Xuan City can match it."
Looking at the bustling scene before him, Zhao Ang couldn't help but exclaim.
"Country bumpkin!" Kuangba's voice rang out without surprise.
However, Zhao Ang didn't seem bothered by it; he cast a disdainful glance at Kuangba and turned to Sun Zhe.
"There's a Hero's Tower ahead; let's rest there."
“Hero's Tower?” Hearing Zhao Ang's words, Kuangba was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing across his face.
“You know about Hero's Tower too?”
Zhao Ang raised an eyebrow and spoke with great disdain.
“Hmph, who doesn't know about Hero's Tower? Do you think you're the only one who knows?” Anger flashed across Kuangba's face; he couldn't stand Zhao Ang's look, as if he were the only knowledgeable one and everyone else was ignorant.
“Uh... but I don't know,” Sun Zhe said helplessly, scratching his nose and feeling a bit embarrassed; he really didn't know what Hero's Tower was.
“Hehe...” Seeing Sun Zhe's awkwardness, Shen Yan couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. She realized that the usually cold and aloof Brother Sun also had moments of helplessness. Upon hearing Sun Zhe's interjection, both Kuangba and Zhao Ang rolled their eyes in exasperation.
“Hero's Tower was created by an unknown person, but every state capital has one. There are only eight in the entire Thunder Continent. Unlike ordinary taverns, Hero's Tower only allows Cultivators to enter; otherwise, no matter how high your status or how wealthy you are, you won't be able to get in. It is precisely because of its transcendent status that it is highly favored by Cultivators, and many high-level Cultivators frequent it.”
“I see. Then let's go to Hero's Tower today.”
With that, the four of them headed towards the direction of Hero's Tower.
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