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"I don't know either, and no one saw him leave. He just disappeared without a trace. We sent people to look for him, but there hasn't been any news," Blacksmith Wang said, sitting down on the ground in distress.
"I have to go home and check," Ren Pingsheng said with a worried expression, not bothering to say anything else before turning and disappearing.
Before leaving, he glanced at the private school next to the blacksmith shop, which was also silent and devoid of any sound.
Ren Pingsheng's home was not far from there; it only took a few breaths to arrive. Looking at the locked Yard Gate, he felt a slight sense of relief.
Since the Yard Gate was tightly locked, it indicated that although Father had left in a hurry, he was definitely not abducted or had vanished without a trace, he thought to himself.
With a leap, he landed in the yard. The ground was covered with a thin layer of dust, and fallen leaves were scattered everywhere. A gentle breeze blew through, swirling around for a few moments before obediently settling back down, as if reluctant to leave this place.
"It seems no one has lived here for a long time; Father must have really left about a month ago." Ren Pingsheng stepped into the Hall and carefully checked several rooms, ultimately finding something.
"There's actually a letter left behind. It seems Uncle Wang and the others only did a cursory check when they came in; otherwise, they wouldn't have missed this letter. The fact that there's a letter means Father hasn't encountered any trouble. Perhaps he just went on a long trip."
Ren Pingsheng gently opened the letter:
"Lifelong, I don't know when you'll return, but by the time you read this letter, I will have already left. I have something very important to do and may not be back for quite some time. So don't worry and don't look for me. When you become a King-Level Expert, I believe we will meet again."
The letter was short, just a few sentences. Yet after reading it, he found it hard to calm down as he paced back and forth in the Hall.
"Father, oh Father, you really have given me quite the challenge. To become a King-Level Expert? You have so much faith in your son." Ren Pingsheng stopped and sighed, unable to express his feelings—there was happiness, confusion, and helplessness.
"And now I suddenly realize that I seem to know nothing about you. What kind of person are you?" Remembering the mention of King-Level Expert in the letter, it seemed unlikely that someone like him—a teacher from a small village—would know such things. He recalled entering Azure Wind Sword Sect and how those people had treated him with both respect and flattery.
Everything seemed to be shrouded in a fog, making it hard for him to see clearly.
"Forget it, no matter what happens, the identity of Father will surely remain unchanged." Ren Pingsheng smiled wryly, no longer entangled in these unanswered questions. He believed that once he became a King-Level Expert, everything would gradually be revealed.
Knowing that Father was fine, he set aside his worries, though he still felt a bit regretful. It was not easy to return this time, yet he couldn't meet the person he wanted to see. In fact, he wouldn't be able to see them for a long time.
One must understand that becoming a King-Level Expert is not something easily achieved. Perhaps out of tens of thousands of geniuses, only one or two could become a King-Level Expert. Of course, it was also quite common for everyone to fail.
A King-Level Expert is a threshold that one must leap over. Those who succeed transform into dragons, enjoying boundless honor and power, and gain the qualification to continue cultivating and become unparalleled peak experts. Those who fail are ultimately lost among the masses and eliminated by time.
"Ren, don't be sad. Your Father must have gone on a long trip; believe that he will return soon," Blacksmith Wang said with concern upon seeing Ren Pingsheng back again.
"Uncle Wang, I'm not sad. I just found a letter left by Father, confirming that he has indeed gone far away. Moreover, it mentioned that he won't be back for a while," Ren Pingsheng replied with a smile.
"You see? What did I tell you? But your Father really should have said something before leaving; I worried for nothing all this time," Blacksmith Wang relaxed his expression slightly. However, his eyes widened in displeasure as he added, "Hmph, when he returns, I must make him treat me to a good meal."
"Hehe, I happen to have some fine wine with me right now; Uncle Wang, you're in for a treat this time."
"What fine wine? Is it the aged Daughter's Red from Yellowstone Tavern?"
Yellowstone Tavern is the largest restaurant in Yellowstone Town, renowned far and wide. Its exquisite wines are particularly well-loved. Daughter's Red is the most famous among them; the older it is, the more fragrant and delicious it becomes.
"It's several dozen times better than Daughter's Red. I got it from the big city. I guarantee that once you taste it, you'll never forget it," Ren Pingsheng said with a grin.
"Really...? That's fantastic! You sit tight for a moment; I'll go slice some beef and roast a few chickens. We must drink until we drop today." With that, he vanished like the wind, leaving Ren Pingsheng amused.
"What... what kind of wine is this?" Blacksmith Wang suddenly opened his eyes wide and shouted frantically. "This is definitely the best wine I've ever had; even a century-old Daughter's Red can't compare to even one-tenth of it."
"This is called Yunxi Wine, produced in a place called Yunxi City, and there are only ten barrels made each year. However, it is an extremely rare fine wine," Ren Pingsheng explained with a smile.
"Ren, you've really made something of yourself. Tell me about your experiences this past year and the outside world."
"Sure, let me start with Yunxi City. It's a third-tier city with a population of several million, known for its fine wines..." The blacksmith, Wang, listened intently, occasionally asking questions and expressing his emotions.
Eventually, he became drunk and laughed and cried about how old he was; otherwise, he would definitely venture out into the world to see it for himself. That way, he wouldn't feel like he wasted his trip.
"Ah, they say the outside world is wonderful, but that's only because you haven't experienced its cruelty. To live a simple life is also a kind of happiness!" Ren Pingsheng looked at the drunken blacksmith with a complex expression. He took out a book on cultivation techniques and placed it on the table along with the remaining half barrel of Yunxi Wine.
As night fell like water, the small village became even quieter. Every household had entered into dreams; their ordinary lives left them with little burden. They worked at sunrise and rested at sunset, living fulfilling and happy days.
"This place is nice, but it's not the life I want," Ren Pingsheng said as he stepped forward without looking back. He walked away freely, leaving behind all attachments.
The Vast Mountains are recorded to stretch for hundreds of thousands of miles, located at the junction of the Eastern Domain's Snow State and Southern Region's Cangzhou. It is a daunting place that instills fear in people. Countless fierce beasts and demon beasts inhabit these mountains.
It is said that hundreds of years ago, an imperial-level expert traversed deep into the Vast Mountains but returned severely injured. This has only increased people's awe of the Vast Mountains.
However, for most martial artists, this place is not only a good training ground but also filled with countless opportunities and wealth. Various spiritual herbs and treasures, as well as demon cores and furs, attract many to seek them out. Even though many martial artists die here every year, it still cannot deter them.
"I've always found it strange why there are no fierce beasts around Huangshi Village," Ren Pingsheng thought as he entered the Vast Mountains. After walking for a quarter of an hour, he felt puzzled. One would expect such a small village near the Canglan Mountains to be bustling as one of the entrances to the Vast Mountains. It might even expand into a city.
But in reality, it was quite the opposite; few outsiders visited here, and there were no fierce beasts at all. The area within a hundred miles around Huangshi Village was inhabited only by ordinary wild animals.
"This time I will find out what caused this place to become like this." Ren Pingsheng moved swiftly through the dark forest deeper inside, darting past quickly.
An hour later, he had ventured over a hundred miles in and slowed down his pace. He occasionally glanced around to look for clues.
"Well, something feels off here." Ren Pingsheng suddenly halted his steps, puzzled, and took a step back. Then he stepped forward again, only to retreat once more. After several back-and-forth movements, he finally stopped, his eyes scanning the surroundings, unsure of what he was looking for.
"Indeed, there is a problem. Just a step apart, why does the air feel so different? The aura here is calm and tranquil, while just a step away, it feels almost fiery and intense. Even the flow of air seems to have quickened."
"If my guess is correct, there should be a Fierce Beast ahead." To verify this thought, Ren Pingsheng marked the spot and continued forward.
"Roar..." Not long after, he heard several roars coming from different directions.
"I really guessed right." He saw two Fierce Beasts fighting not far ahead—one was a wolf-shaped Fierce Beast, and the other resembled a rat. The harsh roaring echoed all around.
Returning to his previous position, Ren Pingsheng began to move laterally. He wanted to see how far this situation extended.
After about half an hour, Ren Pingsheng stopped. After several tentative advances and retreats, he realized he had reached the end.
"Fifty miles across and a hundred miles deep—who has such grand capabilities? This directly isolates Huangshi Village from Azure Mist Mountain, protecting Huangshi Village from Fierce Beast attacks."
"This must be some kind of formation!" Ren Pingsheng murmured to himself. With such a large area covered, it was certainly arranged with some formation. However, he had only seen references to it in books and had no real understanding of it.
"The isolated Azure Mist Mountain... This is good for Huangshi Village as well; it leaves behind a piece of paradise." He smiled lightly before vanishing from sight.
Knowing the reason behind it, he no longer felt troubled. Of course, this was not something he could figure out at this moment. He had come to Azure Mist Mountain for other matters to attend to.
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