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Ye Kai walked tirelessly alongside Yang Baishun and Ge Quan through the brightly lit corridor. The sounds of battle ahead gradually faded, and both Yang and Ge understood that they were moving further away from the location where they had encountered the five individuals earlier.
What was this person trying to find out? Had he really come from there? Both of them still had many mysteries to unravel, while also feeling a deep apprehension towards Ye Kai's strength.
Yang Baishun walked cautiously beside Ge Quan, squinting his eyes as if lost in thought. He wanted to distance himself from the figure in the moon-white robe ahead, but he knew that he could not survive alone.
Moreover, with Ge Quan by his side, he had no choice but to stick with him for now.
In fact, just like the five people they had encountered earlier, seeking help from others could be a good option.
As long as it meant not having to live in constant fear like they were now, that would be best.
However, he felt that those five individuals were not worth considering. As shrewd as he was, he had already seen through their true nature; reality had proven him right.
They were smooth talkers who would devour others without leaving a trace. In truth, they were less reassuring than the person walking ahead of them.
Not all palaces within the Endless Palace were dangerous; many contained Material Treasures. However, without exception, such places with Material Treasures were always guarded.
During this time, Ye Kai had gathered some information about the Endless Palace.
Upon entering a massive Pale Golden Palace again, he suddenly noticed that there were few White Skeletons and Black Skeletons present, and only one Silver Skeleton Commander. Within five minutes, the three of them managed to take it down together.
After casually setting up a few barriers and Restrictions, they entered a spacious secret chamber.
This place seemed to belong to a woman.
The age of this woman should not be very great since the floor was covered with a large soft Fire Fox Fur Carpet, and the delicate tables and chairs exuded an air of elegance.
The various Antiques and Ancient Books on the bookshelf in the corner added an intellectual charm to this unknown mistress.
However, what caught their curiosity and attention first was a comical Four-Armed Golem displayed on a nearby stand. It looked so lifelike that it seemed like a Real Person.
The originally warm atmosphere was shattered the moment they laid eyes on it.
In the adjoining room, the decorations were pitifully sparse. Aside from the same carpet and two small tables, there was almost nothing left but a beautiful Phoenix and Dragon canopy. The light curtains at each corner were tied up, creating a harmonious appearance.
"Alright, let's take a break here," Ye Kai said, stopping in his tracks.
Ge Quan and Yang Baishun had no objections. They casually found a corner, took out the food and spirit wine they had on them, and silently began to eat.
"If there's anything else you want to know, just ask. We'll tell you everything we know without reservation, as long as you let us go once you have the information you seek."
Yang Baishun's eyes flickered as he stammered, then he hugged the strange food in his hands protectively, as if afraid it would be snatched away.
Ye Kai sat at the edge of the canopy opposite them, wearing a strange expression. He chuckled and said, "What? You don't think I'm going to steal your food too, do you?"
"Of course not!"
Ge Quan rolled his eyes at Yang Baishun and swallowed hard. The food was a type of plant tuber, similar to a potato—hard and unappetizing at first glance. However, it was actually true Rhizoma Polygonati.
Moreover, it was over a hundred years old Rhizoma Polygonati that not only satisfied hunger but also replenished stamina and some magical energy.
"Forget it; consider this my treat for you..."
Ye Kai sighed in exasperation, summoned a stone table with a wave of his hand, and instantly filled it with countless delicacies. There were even many modern pastries that looked incredibly tempting.
He suddenly felt that talking to these two was like playing music to a cow; he truly didn't understand how they managed to obtain information about this Endless Palace.
With another wave of his hand, several buckets of instant noodles appeared, already cooked. The delicious aroma that had never been experienced in this world immediately stirred the appetites of both men, especially given their current hunger.
"Wow, what is this? Ah, is this roasted chicken? How can it taste so good? And this... what is this? Although it doesn't have much Spiritual Energy, it's so soft... what? Cream puff? What does cream puff mean?..."
"And this one! My goodness, Erguotou? What does that mean? But this is really strong; it's amazing! Right now, I wouldn't trade it for anything—even if offered by a deity."
Yang Baishun was like a miserly landowner who had suddenly discovered a gold mine. He tossed aside the Rhizoma Polygonati, which he had previously regarded as a treasure, and quickly gathered several bags of food into his arms, eagerly slurping on instant noodles.
Ge Quan glanced at the piece of Rhizoma Polygonati in his hand, then looked at the delicious food in front of him. He sniffed the enticing aroma, and his mouth watered rapidly. Imitating Yang Baishun, he tossed the Rhizoma Polygonati away and grabbed a bag of instant food, eagerly tearing it open.
"I don't drink alcohol, but feel free!"
Ye Kai pulled out several bottles of special brew again. This was genuine special brew, with a slightly higher alcohol content—over ninety proof—and placed them in front of the two.
Upon hearing this, Ge Quan and Yang Baishun felt awkward. Yang Baishun even set down his food, his face flushing red.
"Sorry for making you laugh. We haven't had a proper meal in nearly a year, so it's hard not to get excited." Soon, Yang Baishun regained his composure, tore open the food packaging again, and took another whiff of the enticing aroma, swallowing hard.
"A year? Did you two start rushing here before entering No Return Valley?!" Ye Kai furrowed his brow and casually asked.
Logically speaking, while a year isn't long, it's not insignificant either. A Heart-Moving Stage cultivator could already use a large Void Great Teleportation Array. Even if traveling hundreds of thousands of miles away, it would only cost some resources and time.
But that raised questions. Could it be that these two knew about No Return Valley's opening here a year ago? Otherwise, how could they have gone without a proper meal?
Unless...
"How could that be? We're not immortals; there's no way we could have predicted No Return Valley's appearance here. We were just trying to escape from a great enemy, which is why we rushed to Tang Empire from the outskirts. After all, the cultivation world here is relatively stable."
"Wow... this wine tastes pretty good..." Yang Baishun stammered, burying his head in chicken feet while gulping down what resembled strong liquor.
"By the way, what is that Demon-Banishing Orb you mentioned?" Ye Kai suddenly asked in surprise.
He hadn't forgotten about the news regarding the Demon-Exterminating Orb. After all, these two had said that obtaining one would grant them information about Endless Palace.
Since they knew quite a bit, did they also possess one?
But then again, if they did have it, why were they so flustered when facing the Skeleton Soldier's ambush?
“Demon-Banishing Orb? Of course not!” Ge Quan didn’t even look up, not pausing for a moment, while Yang Baishun spoke without the slightest hesitation.
Ye Kai fell silent. Perhaps he really needed to gain a detailed understanding of the Endless Palace. He cast a lingering glance at the two who were still indulging in their feast, contemplating whether he should take them along for a while.
Maybe this Underground Palace wasn’t truly impossible to escape from.
The two enjoyed their meal thoroughly, only stopping when they had stuffed themselves to the brim.
“Burp, that feels good!”
Ge Quan let out a long, satisfied belch, patting his belly as he leaned back and collapsed onto the carpet.
Yang Baishun did the same, but just as he was about to fall back, he quickly got up again to tidy up the remaining unopened packages, finally putting them away seemingly at random into his storage bag.
Seeing this scene, Ye Kai displayed a strange expression, feeling somewhat speechless. Ge Quan was clearly someone who would eat his fill while leaving others hungry, while Yang Baishun, in stark contrast to his size, wouldn’t let any opportunity slip by.
Though their combination seemed odd, it was remarkably complementary.
After watching the two rest for a while without urging them on, Ye Kai also fell into contemplation to sort through the current situation until the two sat back down facing him again.
“Well, we’ve gotten to know each other. How about a proper introduction?” Ge Quan smiled slightly, revealing a set of bright white teeth. “I’m Ge Quan, and this is Yang Baishun. We’re both unaligned cultivators who unfortunately offended a Sect in the borderlands and had no choice but to flee all the way to Tang.”
“…”
“Li Yuanjie, Tang Qin Wang!” Ye Kai replied with a calm smile.
As for the nonsense about offending a Sect, he absolutely wouldn’t believe it. Would a mere Sect mobilize significant manpower and resources to capture two Loose Cultivators?
Is that even possible?
That’s just absurd!
This must be the High Realm where one speaks nonsense with their eyes wide open!
"By the way, regarding the Demon-Banishing Orb, what we know is that it is a Jewel radiating the power to vanquish demons, and it also contains information about the Endless Palace."
"Of course, if you can obtain forty-nine Demon-Exterminating Orbs, you will have a chance to receive a significant inheritance related to ancient secrets. However, these are just rumors..."
"Also, I know you brought us here for the information in the secret chamber. Just ask whatever you want to know; as long as I know it, I, Ge Quan Zhi, will speak freely and without reservation."
Ye Kai's gaze flickered, and he suddenly asked, "Do you know anything about another world?"
"Whoa!!!"
Ge Quan and Yang Baishun were almost immediately startled. However, they exchanged glances and managed to force out a slightly awkward smile before pretending to be indifferent and sitting back down.
Yet, their eyes began to show signs of vigilance.
Watching that formidable individual wear a smile that was neither here nor there, the two secretly lamented their situation. What on earth was going on!
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