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"Ha... let's stop here, it should be safe now." After running for an unknown distance, Ren Pingsheng finally stopped and said with a relaxed expression.
"Is it really safe? That's great, I'm exhausted." The White-Clad Woman gently stroked her forehead, letting out a long sigh. She cautiously turned her small head to look around a few times before finally feeling relieved.
"Alright, since that's the case, I have important matters to attend to, so let's part ways here."
"Ah, you're leaving. No way! What if that big tiger comes chasing after us again? I'm no match for it; I want to stick with you." Her expression changed, and her small head shook like a wave drum.
"Miss, we met by chance. I saved your life, and that should be enough kindness. I really have important things to do and no time to accompany you," Ren Pingsheng said with a somewhat strange expression. He felt a bit troubled by this woman.
"As the saying goes, if you save someone, you should see them through to the end. How can you leave me all alone? How about this: you go do your thing, and I'll quietly follow you without bothering you."
"Ahem... actually, that Black Fiend Tiger is probably after you; I just happened to get caught in the crossfire. So tell me, what did you do to offend it?"
"Hmph, when did I ever offend it? It must be coveting my beauty, which is why it's chasing me." The White-Clad Woman pouted her small face but then suddenly broke into a smile. It was truly a beautiful smile that was pleasing to the eye.
"My name is Ren Pingsheng; what's yours?" Ren Pingsheng asked with a somewhat distracted gaze.
"Hehe, my name is Yi Qingyi. Then I'll call you Ren Brother. I snuck out from home this time to see the outside world. But I ended up being tricked into this Wanyao Mountain and now don't know how to get back home. And now you want me to leave," she said as she began to wipe her eyes and cry, looking delicate and pitiful.
"Uh... well... if you have nowhere else to go, it's fine to stay. Once I finish my business, I'll take you back," Ren Pingsheng said awkwardly while scratching his nose, feeling somewhat at a loss. He actually hated seeing girls cry; it made him feel guilty.
"Are you really serious?" She looked up at him, tears still glistening on her fair face, her red eyes eagerly watching him as if waiting for him to confirm again.
"Ahem... yes, really. Of course it's true. I wouldn't lie to you once I've said it."
"Hehe, thank you, Ren Brother." She instantly stopped crying and smiled brightly before lowering her head to wipe away her tears. However, Ren Pingsheng did not notice the cunning glint in her eyes as she looked down; it was clearly the satisfaction of having succeeded in her scheme.
"Alright, now that you're done crying, hurry up and tidy yourself up. I still need to look for the Life and Death Grass; I don't even know if this news is true." Seeing that she was fine, Ren Pingsheng regained his composure.
"The Life and Death Grass? I know, I know, that news is fake." Yi Qingyi bounced over, smiling as if she were taking credit.
"Oh, fake? How do you know?" Ren Pingsheng scrutinized her, asking with some disbelief.
"Well... actually, I made up that news. I was tricked into coming to Wanyao Mountain and didn't know what to do. Out of boredom, I deliberately spread that rumor. You should have seen those people; they were so funny, fighting like fools. At that time..."
She noticed Ren Pingsheng's expression and her voice grew softer until she stopped speaking altogether, biting her lip and lowering her head, standing there in a daze. Her right foot unconsciously scratched the ground back and forth, looking like she had done something wrong.
"Then am I even more foolish? Not only did I fight and kill, but I also saved you, the mastermind behind it all." Ren Pingsheng said with a mix of amusement and exasperation. He never expected that such a rumor would come from this girl out of sheer boredom.
"Um... Ren Brother, I only did it on purpose; please don't be angry." She gently tugged at Ren Pingsheng's sleeve with her delicate hand, pleading pitifully.
"You..." He didn't know what to say. However, thinking about how she was just a girl who had been tricked into Wanyao Mountain made him realize it couldn't have been easy for her. The frustration caused by the false news about the Life and Death Grass dissipated significantly. "Alright, stop pretending to be pitiful. Since it's fake news, there's no need to stay here."
"Great! Where shall we go to play? I've heard the outside world is lively and fun." She immediately perked up, her earlier pitiful demeanor vanishing completely.
"What? By the looks of you, you've never been out before?"
"Nope! My family never let me go out; I've only heard people talk about it. This time I seized the opportunity to sneak out; once I've had enough fun outside, I won't go back." She tilted her head proudly, clearly pleased with herself for escaping from home.
"I see. How about we go to Jiangzhou City? It's the most bustling and prosperous place in all of Jiangzhou." Ren Pingsheng asked with a smile.
"Sure! Let's hurry! It must be so lively there with lots of fun things to do!" Yi Qingyi immediately grabbed Ren Pingsheng's hand, eager to go.
"You’re going the wrong way; it's over there." He chuckled as he pointed in the right direction. Then he took out a flying artifact with a flick of his hand and called out. The two of them boarded it and flew towards Jiangzhou City.
“Ren Brother, how did you end up here? Where is your home?” Sitting on the flying vehicle, Yi Qingyi couldn't sit still and kept asking questions.
“Oh, I came here for the Life and Death Grass, but the news turned out to be false. As for my home, it's very far away, and I don't know when I can go back,” Ren Pingsheng glanced at her and said with a hint of nostalgia. In that moment, many memories flooded back.
Sensing that Ren Pingsheng was lost in thought, she sat quietly beside him, resting her chin on her hands, staring blankly without saying a word. Her face was full of smiles, and her eyes held an indescribable tenderness.
“By the way, where is your home? I'm not familiar with this place either. You should tell me so I can help you inquire later,” he asked without turning his head after a while.
“Hmm, what are you daydreaming about?” Turning to look at Yi Qingyi, who was staring at him blankly, Ren Pingsheng frowned and waved his hand in front of her eyes.
“Ah, oh, what’s wrong, Ren Brother?” When she snapped back to reality, her face flushed, and she pretended to be calm as she replied.
“I was asking where your home is. I need to understand clearly so I can take you back later.”
“My home is also very far away; I won't be able to return in the short term. Ren Brother can do your own things first. Besides, I don’t want to go back yet. Once I’ve had enough fun, you can take me back. My Master is quite formidable but also quite annoying; next time I might not be able to escape,” she said with a slight wrinkle of her cute little nose, expressing some dissatisfaction as if recalling something.
“Alright then, but you must listen to me in the future and not cause any trouble,” Ren Pingsheng warned after thinking for a moment.
“Don’t worry; I won’t cause any trouble for you, Ren Brother,” she immediately assured him confidently.
The two of them felt relaxed along the way, either practicing or chatting to pass the time as they got closer to Jiangzhou City.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in a magnificent hall, a Brute was respectfully reporting something to the person seated above.
“My lord, I am incompetent; I encountered a formidable opponent and failed to bring the princess back.”
“That girl, even without help, you might not have been able to bring her back. If it weren't for me keeping an eye on her, who knows how many times she would have escaped by now. This time she actually took advantage of my closed-door retreat to sneak away,” the person sitting in the high position seemed hidden within the Cloud Mist, making it impossible to discern their features. However, it was clear that it was a woman; her voice was melodious yet carried an undeniable authority.
"Forget it, let that girl be! As long as she doesn't leave the Southern Region, there shouldn't be any danger. Take this Illusion Pearl; as long as you're not an Emperor-Level Expert, they won't be able to see through your identity. They went to Jiangzhou City, and with this jade pendant, you can know their direction. Just follow them; if there's no danger, don't expose yourself. Take this item; I believe that after you consume it, your cultivation should advance further."
"Thank you, my lord. I will ensure the princess's safety." Seeing the item in his hand, the Brute's face lit up with joy as he immediately spoke respectfully.
"Alright, you may go!" The woman in a high position said, and then she vanished without a trace. The empty hall fell silent, leaving only the Brute.
"Yes!" Despite this, the Brute still respectfully bowed and then slowly retreated.
The night was deep, and in a Little Mountain Valley, flames flickered brightly. At this moment, two people were sitting opposite each other, with a Demon Beast hanging over the fire, its aroma wafting under the scorching flames. It added a touch of charm to the night.
"Ren Brother, your skills are truly impressive; this roasted meat is delicious. The taste is so nostalgic." Yi Qingyi looked at Ren Pingsheng with a face full of happiness and her eyes sparkling.
"Cough... it's not that exaggerated; it's just roasted meat. Once we get to Jiangzhou City, there will be much better food than this," Ren Pingsheng said with a helpless smile, feeling quite speechless at her exaggerated reaction.
"Hehe, I just love eating; it feels like I can never get enough." She giggled and then lowered her head to devour the roasted meat in her hands.
"Is it good?" he whispered softly, his face obscured by the red glow of the fire, looking somewhat dazed as if lost in thought.
Jiangzhou City is a Secondary City and the center of the entire Jiangzhou region; it is also home to the regional overlord One-Pin Hall. The scale and prosperity of Jiangzhou City are unmatched by any secondary city. Just in terms of population, Jiangzhou City has nearly one billion residents. Just hearing that number feels terrifying.
One billion people—what kind of concept is that? It's already ten times that of a secondary city. Its prosperity is unimaginable, and the number of geniuses that emerge from there far exceeds expectations. This is why the position of every regional overlord remains unshakable.
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