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Chu Yanran watched as Ren Pingsheng disappeared, standing in the air for a long time before sighing and leaving. It no longer mattered whether everything that happened back then was right or wrong. In the end, it was all in the past; the only difference lay in the choices made, leading to different outcomes.
When she returned and realized everything was a deception, what good did it do to be desperate? She still came back. Now, she was diligently cultivating at Great Chu Academy, just one step away from becoming a King-Level Expert. Even though she had angrily declared that she would no longer recognize her so-called brother and mother, could she truly let go?
When she gave up on Ren Pingsheng, she thought she could forget him. Later, when she heard that Ren Pingsheng had died, she believed she had truly forgotten. But now, seeing Ren Pingsheng again made her realize that her heart still loved him. But what of it? It was her own choice back then; this outcome was something only she could bear.
She couldn't help but recall the dream she had at that time, where both she and Ren Pingsheng became King-Level Experts, ultimately breaking through all obstacles to be together, envied by others.
Now, both of their cultivation levels reaching King-Level Expert was just a matter of time. So why couldn't they be together? The affairs of the world were indeed like a dream; yet who could distinguish between what was real and what was false?
Perhaps dreams are not entirely reversed; they are merely half true and half false. The truth is that we have both become powerful enough to control our own destinies; the falsehood is that we are not together, at least not until the end.
Ren Pingsheng left Great Chu Academy, not heading straight back to Azure Wind Sword Sect, but instead rushing toward the direction of Nang Yun Sen. However, after walking just a few dozen miles, he was stopped by someone.
“Ren Pingsheng, I finally found you! Return my son's life!”
“Chu Longxiang, so it's you! You really are persistent!” he said softly.
“Hmph! You killed my son; do you think I will let you go? You must pay for my son's life today!” Chu Longxiang roared, unleashing all his power from the Supreme Realm with a punch that created a series of explosions in the Void.
“Your son tried to kill me multiple times; I killed him and believed I was justified. Since you are so unwilling to let go, I will send you to reunite with him!” Ren Pingsheng sighed and then flicked his right hand lightly. A flash of Sword Qi shattered Chu Longxiang's Heart.
“Ugh…” His attacking form paused, then he fell down in shock, seemingly unable to comprehend how powerful Ren Pingsheng was.
“All grudges have finally come to an end.” Looking at the lifeless body of Chu Longxiang, he sighed softly and then boarded a Flying Vessel to leave.
Nanyun City remains bustling and lively, with a large number of warriors entering every day. They eagerly venture into Nang Yun Sen for adventure. Some find great rewards here, either advancing their cultivation or acquiring treasures. However, many others are lost forever, becoming food for Demon Beasts.
Despite this, the enthusiasm of those from the Warrior Realm or Martial Mastery cannot be dampened. Each of them believes in their own good fortune and deep opportunities, continuing to flock into Nanyun Forest.
On this day, a man arrived outside Nanyun City, appearing to be in his twenties. Dressed in a green robe, his long black hair was casually tied back, swaying in the wind. His appearance was not particularly striking, but he possessed a unique aura.
Strangely, he was holding a small white fox that didn’t seem very big. It would be understandable if it were a beautiful woman, but seeing a big man holding such a creature felt quite odd.
“Qingyi, this is Nanyun City. I have experienced quite a lot here,” the man said. He was Ren Pingsheng, gently stroking the head of Little White Fox as he spoke softly.
“Aw…” Little White Fox, who had been sleeping soundly, was awakened by Ren Pingsheng and innocently let out a couple of cries. Suddenly seeing so many people coming and going frightened it; it shrank back and immediately snuggled closer into Ren Pingsheng's arms, its eyes warily scanning the people in the Surroundings.
“It's okay!” Seeing her like this, Ren Pingsheng chuckled and held her tighter as he stepped into Nanyun City.
The Treasure Moon Pavilion is a very famous Merchant Guild in Nanyun City, dealing in various businesses such as herbs, Demon Beast pelts, demon cores, Elixirs, and weapons and armor. It is favored by many warriors in Nanyun City, with a steady stream of business every day.
Warriors who have survived with great gains from Nanyun Forest come here, as do those preparing to enter the forest. The entire Treasure Moon Pavilion is bustling with people.
All the warriors in Nanyun City know that the head of the Treasure Moon Pavilion is a beautiful woman, often referred to as Miss Yue'er. It turns out that when Xin Yue'er obtained the Revival Grass, she saved her father’s life. Her father benefited from this misfortune; not only did his health improve, but his cultivation also made significant breakthroughs.
Thus, he went into seclusion to cultivate, leaving the management of the Treasure Moon Pavilion to his daughter. Now, more than ten years have passed; her father’s cultivation has advanced and gained attention from above, so he has become lazy about managing affairs and has continued this way ever since.
As Ren Pingsheng entered the Treasure Moon Pavilion, he was greeted by a scene of busyness. However, upon seeing him enter, an attendant quickly approached him.
“Sir, may I ask what you need? We at Treasure Moon Pavilion have all sorts of items to ensure your satisfaction.” The attendant was a middle-aged man in his forties.
"I am not here to buy anything; I am looking for Xin Yue'er. Is she around?" Ren Pingsheng asked after taking a look around.
"You are looking for our young lady. I need to know if you have an appointment. If not, I'm afraid you might have come for nothing," the manager said, initially taken aback, then asked with a questioning expression.
"We do have an appointment. However, she gave me this token; just hand it to her, and she will understand," he said nonchalantly as he took out the Golden Token and waved it.
"Alright, young master, please wait a moment!" The manager's expression changed as he took the token and immediately headed to the back courtyard. It wasn't long before he returned. This time, two people came over, and leading them was Xin Yue'er.
Upon seeing Ren Pingsheng, she exclaimed with surprise, "It really is Ren Brother. It's been over ten years since we last met; I didn't expect you to change at all."
"Hehe, Miss Xin hasn't changed much either; you are still as radiant as ever."
"Just call me Yue'er. I haven't properly thanked you for what happened back then. Let's go inside and talk," she said and led Ren Pingsheng into the back courtyard. To his surprise, it was quite spacious, with more than a dozen rooms and various flowers and rockeries, creating a unique scenery.
"It was merely a coincidence that I was able to help Miss Yue'er back then. I dare not claim any credit; it's best that your father is well now," Ren Pingsheng said after sitting down and taking a sip of tea.
"If it weren't for Ren Brother, I definitely wouldn't have obtained the Revival Grass, let alone saved my Father," Xin Yue'er said with a grateful expression.
"Please don't laugh at me, Miss Yue'er. The reason I came this time is that I have something to ask of you."
"Oh? What is it? Ren Brother, feel free to say it. When I gave you that Golden Token, I mentioned that our Treasure Moon Pavilion could agree to one request," she said immediately, standing up straight with a serious expression.
"It's like this: I need a Yin Yang Fruit. However, this kind of rare treasure is extremely hard to find, so I would like your help in inquiring about it. Please notify me if you hear any news," Ren Pingsheng stated without hesitation.
This was precisely one of the two types of Elixir that the Bone Elder had asked him to collect in the earlier Azure Wind Secret Realm. Although the Heart-Eating Poison that had been placed on him by the Bone Elder had already been lifted by the Azure Dragon, he still intended to fulfill his previous promise.
The reason is simple: he has already obtained the Life and Death Grass from Yi Qingyi. The news from Wanyao Mountain was not false; the Life and Death Grass is indeed with Yi Qingyi. This means he has completed half of his goal, and if he can obtain the Yin Yang Fruit, he would naturally be willing to gain some benefits from Bone Elder.
Another reason is that he fears if he doesn’t fulfill his promise, Bone Elder might come out from the Azure Wind Secret Realm and vent his anger on the Azure Wind Sword Sect. At that time, he wouldn’t have the strength to confront an Emperor-Level Expert. Thus, he came to Nanyun City to gather information about the whereabouts of the Yin Yang Fruit.
"I have heard of the Yin Yang Fruit. However, I’m afraid it might take some time to get any news about it. Are you in a hurry?" she pondered for a moment before regretfully saying.
"That's not the case; I can wait for over ten years as long as there’s news. I can’t compete with you all by myself. After all, you specialize in this field."
"That’s good to hear. I will have someone keep an eye out for you. As for Baoyue Trading Company, I will also have someone inquire there. I will notify you as soon as there’s any news."
"Thank you very much! I will stay at Azure Wind Sword Sect for these two years and then head to Jizhou. I believe it won’t be difficult for you to find out my whereabouts!" Ren Pingsheng joked.
"Of course, it won’t be difficult. We have branches throughout the Eastern Region, so we will notify you as soon as we have any news. Come on, today I’ll treat you at Nanyun Restaurant to welcome you, as a way to repay your previous kindness." Xin Yue'er stood up and, without waiting for Ren Pingsheng to refuse, led him out through the back door.
Ren Pingsheng enjoyed a good meal at Nanyun Restaurant under Xin Yue'er’s hospitality. He had a great time eating with Yi Qingyi; even after becoming Little White Fox, her gluttonous nature hadn’t changed. When they had eaten enough and his stomach was round, Ren Pingsheng finally took his leave.
Originally, Xin Yue'er planned to keep him around for a few more days, but Ren Pingsheng thought that since he had left Azure Wind Sword Sect ten days ago and hadn’t returned yet, many people might already be worried about him. So he didn’t stay longer and bid farewell to Xin Yue'er before leaving Nanyun City.
"Yin Yang Fruit, I hope there will be news soon! A hundred years is long yet short at the same time. It has already been nearly twenty years. There are still eighty years left; becoming a King-Level Expert should be no problem by then. Even if something unexpected happens in the Azure Wind Secret Realm, survival shouldn’t be an issue."
Ren Pingsheng sat on the Flying Vessel and glanced back at Nanyun City while thinking to himself. He certainly wouldn’t foolishly rush in without having the strength to protect himself first. Eighty years is enough time for him to improve his abilities. Besides, without the worry of Heart-Eating Poison, even if he couldn’t win a fight, escaping wouldn’t be a burden.
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