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Although Ye Tian knew that Xuanyuan Changfeng held a significant position in the Cloud Sea Sect, he never expected that this person would be so highly regarded that a single letter could astonish Thunderstorm.
After some discussion, the two of them decided to change their plans at the last minute. Master Lei and the others returned to the Thunder Mansion, while Ye Tian directly followed Thunderstorm to Cloudscar Peak.
At this moment, it was getting late, but their pace was not slow. With Skyward Martial Arts at their disposal, they moved swiftly, matching their speed from earlier in the day.
Along the way, Ye Tian stayed closely behind Thunderstorm, who seemed somewhat proud and occasionally attempted to shake off Ye Tian.
"Thunderstorm's temperament doesn't seem very broad-minded," Ye Tian thought to himself as he exerted himself to close the gap.
Thunderstorm's Skyward Martial Arts was not particularly fast; it combined Yuqi Tayan Jue and Point Water Without Trace. While its speed was not outstanding, it also did not consume too much Martial Origin Power.
After about three hours, night had completely fallen, and the two finally entered an uninhabited mountainous area.
"Ye Tian, we will reach the territory of Cloudscar Peak in less than a hundred miles," Thunderstorm said as he stopped and pointed ahead.
Ye Tian looked in the direction of his voice and saw a towering peak rising into the sky, piercing through the darkness. It stood majestically against the night, appearing somewhat fierce.
Surrounding the main peak were several steep mountains that also reached into the heavens. Due to their heights being similar, it was difficult to discern their differences; one could only judge their significance by their grandeur.
"Shall we go tonight?" Ye Tian asked.
"What do you think?" Thunderstorm replied.
"Isn't it a bit abrupt? I came here at the invitation of Senior Xuanyuan Changfeng, so I should pay my respects to him first. It's already deep into the night, and I..." Ye Tian awkwardly rubbed his hands together and tugged at his tattered clothing, feeling quite helpless.
Thunderstorm couldn't help but smile and said, "Indeed, it was my oversight. Let's rest in the town for a night and head into the mountains tomorrow."
"That sounds great," Ye Tian happily agreed.
After discussing their plans, the two made their way back and arrived at a small town on the edge of the mountain range about half an hour later.
Although this small town was close to the mountains, it was quite prosperous, with well-decorated buildings that had an ancient charm.
"This is the closest town to Cloudscar Peak. Those who wish to visit the Cloud Sea Sect can only stay here," Thunderstorm explained as he noticed Ye Tian curiously looking around.
Ye Tian nodded, understanding the reasoning. The Cloud Sea Sect was the largest and most powerful Martial Cultivation sect within tens of thousands of miles in the Square Area. Many came to visit, but since Cloudscar Peak was located deep in the mountains, separated by hundreds of miles of uninhabited land, visitors had no choice but to stay in this town. Over time, this naturally led to the town's prosperity.
While they were talking, Thunderstorm found an inn and called out to Ye Tian, who was gazing at the night sky, before stepping inside.
As soon as they entered, a young attendant rushed out to greet them, leading them to a window-side table and promptly serving tea and water with great enthusiasm.
"Does he recognize you?" Ye Tian asked curiously. If he didn't know Thunderstorm, he wouldn't be so attentive.
"Probably. The inns and taverns in this town have some connections; they are quite familiar with the ways of the Mountain," Thunderstorm replied as he picked up his teacup.
Although Thunderstorm didn't elaborate much, Ye Tian understood that the owners of these inns and taverns had ties to people from the Cloud Sea Sect, not just ordinary businessmen.
"Hehe, Brother Lei, do you think wealth is useful to those with profound strength?" Ye Tian asked with a smile after taking a sip of tea.
"Wealth is always one of the most abundant things in this world," Thunderstorm answered with an undeniable tone.
"Why?" Ye Tian asked curiously, as he still did not feel the importance of wealth.
"Why?" Thunderstorm replied with curiosity, seemingly surprised that Ye Tian would ask such a question.
"Wealth is always the best way to win people's hearts. Do you expect that one day, when you hold a high position, you will still have to do everything yourself?" Thunderstorm poured more tea for Ye Tian.
Hearing this, Ye Tian nodded. Thunderstorm always had a way of speaking that was not entirely straightforward. It was unclear whether it was due to a habit of subtle competition or something else; in any case, after Thunderstorm spoke, Ye Tian always had to ponder over it himself.
"It seems that Cloud Sea Sect is not a peaceful place," Ye Tian thought to himself. From Thunderstorm's earlier words, it was clear that within Cloud Sea Sect, there were factions and intrigues, and conflicts and even covert assassinations likely occurred from time to time.
After a while, the food and drinks were served. The dishes were abundant, and the drinks plentiful. The two of them ate and drank to their fill before heading off to their respective rooms to rest.
Ye Tian lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep no matter what. It wasn't because he was excited about joining Cloud Sea Sect the next day; rather, he was doubting whether his decision was correct.
After a brief struggle with his thoughts, Ye Tian got up and dressed. He then went to Thunderstorm's room and listened closely at the door. Hearing Thunderstorm's steady breathing, he realized he was already fast asleep. So, he decided not to disturb him and went out alone for some fresh air.
Once on the street, although it was already nighttime, there were still quite a few pedestrians. The sides of the road were filled with bright lights and lively places bustling with activity.
"Hey there, come in and have some fun."
Ye Tian turned at the sound and saw a heavily made-up woman flirting with him.
"I..."
"Get lost!" Just as Ye Tian was about to speak, he noticed the woman gave him a disdainful look before being pushed aside by someone behind her—a richly dressed young man who walked past with his head held high.
Seeing this, Ye Tian couldn't help but smile bitterly. If he cleaned himself up a bit, perhaps these courtesans would tempt him, but in his current state, they would only find him repulsive. The courtesan from earlier was clearly trying to entice the wealthy young man behind Ye Tian, and it was somewhat ridiculous that Ye Tian had thought to refuse her advances.
After laughing to himself, Ye Tian continued on his way. The streets were filled with various calls and shouts, which made him feel as if he had returned to the world of the living.
As he walked, Ye Tian suddenly noticed a familiar figure flash by ahead of him. The figure was slender and delicate, somewhat resembling Yun'er, whom he had rescued from Master Lei during the day.
"Hmm?" Ye Tian let out a soft exclamation. Driven by curiosity, he stealthily followed her.
Ye Tian did not follow too closely but confirmed the person's identity; it was indeed Yun'er from the Juggling Troupe. She seemed to be in a hurry, not looking back as she rushed forward.
Ye Tian quietly trailed behind her, and after a moment, they had already turned through several alleys. During this time, no one pursued her, and judging by her demeanor, she appeared uninjured.
After following her for about half an hour, Yun'er's footsteps finally slowed down. They had left the small town, and ahead lay a dense forest. Ye Tian wondered what Yun'er was doing here.
As Yun'er slowed her pace, Ye Tian had to stop at a distance since there was no cover between the town and the forest; he could not hide his presence.
After about fifteen minutes, Yun'er's figure disappeared into the forest. Ye Tian quickly emerged from his hiding spot and activated Yuqi Tayan Jue. With a few leaps, he followed her into the woods.
Once inside the forest, visibility suddenly became restricted. The dense trees blocked his view, and there seemed to be a faint miasma drifting through the air that made his eyes feel dry and caused everything around him to appear slightly blurred.
"Could someone have deliberately poisoned this area?" Ye Tian thought cautiously. This place led to Cloudscar Peak, which was supposed to be under the protection of Cloud Sea Sect—one of the strongest sects in existence—so they would not resort to using miasma as a barrier.
Ye Tian bent down and pulled out a blade of grass. Upon closer inspection, he found that the grass was still green and vibrant with no signs of decay or rot on its roots or stems. This indicated that the miasma had only recently appeared; otherwise, the vegetation would not have remained so lively.
"This is bad," Ye Tian thought to himself. Luring a woman here in the dead of night could only lead to trouble.
With this thought in mind, Ye Tian quickened his pace. Before long, Yun'er, who had previously vanished from sight, reappeared not far ahead.
Along the way, the miasma was relentless. Ye Tian quietly circulated his Martial Origin Power to protect himself. For a short while, it was manageable, but as time passed, even he began to feel the strain. Not to mention Yun'er, a woman defined as a Warrior.
At this moment, Yun'er was swaying as she walked, her steps unsteady. She nearly fell several times but managed to hold herself up. It was unclear what drove her to be so tenacious.
Ye Tian continued to follow her from the shadows. Although Yun'er could faint at any moment due to the miasma, Ye Tian had yet to figure out who was trying to harm her. Revealing himself now would likely alert the enemy.
After traveling another three or four miles along the mountain path, the miasma dissipated in the forest. However, Yun'er was at her limit; each step required her to pause and catch her breath. She rubbed her temples vigorously, seemingly trying to regain some clarity.
Ye Tian frowned as he observed her for a moment before scanning the surroundings but found nothing unusual.
The disappearance of the miasma here indicated that they had entered the enemy's territory, and there was no longer a need to weaken Yuner's strength with it.
However, Yun'er was at most just a Sixth-Stage Warrior. Since the enemy could unleash such a vast area of miasma, it should have been effortless for them to subdue Yun'er given their strength. Why go through such trouble?
As Ye Tian pondered this, he fell into a deadlock because the situation made little sense.
Illogical situations often indicate traps. Moments later, Ye Tian felt a chill run down his spine.
"A trap! Yun'er is bait; am I the real prey?!"
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