「Three days later.」
「Outside the gates of the Purple Sun Sect.」
"Young Master, are you really going to Medicine King Valley?"
Yun'Er was reluctant to see him go.
He had only been back for a few days, and now the Young Master was leaving again.
Last time, he was gone for half a year. This time, it would probably be just as long.
Yang Xiao smiled faintly. "Silly girl, I'll be back soon."
Yang Zhentian, however, frowned and said, "Are you sure you won't take Yang Ying and the others? Even if you don't take Yang Ying, you should at least bring Yun'Er."
Although he was also loath to part with Yang Xiao, Yang Zhentian understood that a man's ambitions lie far and wide, so he wouldn't stop his son from leaving.
However, he still wanted Yang Xiao to take Yang Ying or Yun'Er with him.
Yang Xiao glanced at the hopeful Yun'Er but still shook his head.
His trip to the Medicine King Valley this time was to plot against their Medicine King. A major conflict was inevitable. Even if the situation could be controlled later, it was simply too dangerous to bring Yun'Er and the others.
Yang Xiao definitely couldn't allow it.
"Young Master, I will definitely cultivate diligently."
Yun'Er, however, swore to herself.
'The Young Master isn't taking me because I'm too weak.'
She wasn't the only one; Yang Ying and the others thought the same.
They felt that if they followed the Young Master, they wouldn't be able to protect him and would only become a burden.
In the past few days, they had all moved into the Inner Mansion.
The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in the Inner Mansion was nearly ten times denser than in the Outer Mansion. Their cultivation speed had increased severalfold, even more than tenfold.
Among them, Yun'Er's progress was the fastest.
She seemed to change almost daily.
Even Yang Xiao couldn't compare to her.
In just three short days, Yun'Er had already reached the Peak of the First Layer of the Innate Realm, only half a step away from the Second Layer.
Such speed was simply heaven-defying.
Yang Ying and the others had also made some progress.
But they were far behind her.
"The people from Medicine Peak are here."
After a moment of silence, Yang Zhentian spoke.
He was looking at a group of people up ahead.
The ones leading them were none other than Lin Nantian of the Purple Sun Sect and Cheng Boxuan, the Study Lord of Juhua Studio.
Besides them, there was one other person who made Yang Xiao's brow twitch.
It was the woman in red he had met in the Library Pavilion three days ago.
"Junior Brother Yang, we meet again."
Qin Yan stepped forward, greeting him with a smile.
Yang Xiao nodded without a word and turned his gaze to Cheng Boxuan.
Cheng Boxuan smiled faintly.
Originally, Cheng Boxuan was not in charge of the trip to Medicine King Valley, but because Yang Xiao was going, the responsibility was temporarily transferred to him.
After all, he and Yang Xiao had an excellent relationship.
And so, seeing Yang Xiao look his way, he immediately began the introductions. "This is my Junior Niece Qin Yan. She is my master's grandniece and is also heading to Medicine King Valley for training. Since you're both young, this is a good chance to get to know each other."
His teasing tone made Qin Yan blush slightly.
But she also felt a little excited.
Seeing this, Cheng Boxuan naturally understood what was on her mind.
He was happy to give her a helping hand.
This Qin Yan was not only his master's grandniece but also the most talented and valued junior of her generation in his master's lineage, deeply favored by Elder Yao.
As Elder Yao's disciple, Cheng Boxuan was also naturally fond of her and doted on her.
Now, he had an opportunity to connect Yang Xiao—the incredibly talented Junior Sect Leader whom he held in high regard—with this young woman.
Cheng Boxuan was very pleased.
Especially when he saw Qin Yan take the initiative to greet Yang Xiao just now.
He was even more satisfied.
You have to understand, this junior niece of his had very high standards. In the past, even a genius like Lux Wentian, the Purple Sun Sect's number one True Disciple, had never earned a second glance from her.
But Yang Xiao had.
Clearly, she had taken a liking to the young man.
Cheng Boxuan was naturally delighted.
'Although the Junior Sect Leader's talent is outstanding, and he's an unparalleled genius in both the Martial Dao and the Medicine Dao, his foundation in the Purple Sun Sect is still too weak. His overbearing actions, in particular, have displeased many of the higher-ups. Even Elder Yao is somewhat unhappy. However, if he could get together with Qin Yan, all these problems would be easily resolved.'
Cheng Boxuan felt this would be a good thing for Yang Xiao as well.
But looking at Yang Xiao's attitude, it seemed he didn't care much for Qin Yan.
He had only given the enthusiastic Qin Yan a cool nod, showing no intention of getting closer.
This left Qin Yan feeling a little dejected.
Cheng Boxuan naturally stepped in to smooth things over.
Yang Xiao couldn't be too blunt either.
After all, Cheng Boxuan had indeed helped him a great deal.
He was someone who repaid kindness with kindness, so he couldn't let the man lose face completely.
However, he really had no favorable impression of Qin Yan.
So he immediately asked, "As far as I know, Medicine King Valley is in the Land of the Far South in Yunshui Kingdom, a full one hundred thousand li from here. How will we get there?"
If Yang Xiao were alone, with his strength and the Profound Feather Divine Technique, a single flap of his wings could cover forty li. The hundred thousand li journey would only take him two or three hours.
However, if he went alone, he probably wouldn't even be able to get into Medicine King Valley.
Even if he could get in, he would likely be discovered and thrown out immediately.
"For that, we'll rely on the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast, which was tamed by a previous Sect Leader of our Purple Sun Sect."
Cheng Boxuan smiled faintly.
He then let out a whistle.
Instantly, a whistling roar filled the air, blotting out the sky and sun.
Yang Xiao looked up.
He saw a massive avian creature. With its wings spread, it spanned a full two hundred meters—more than five times the width of his own Profound Feather Divine Technique. The aura it exuded was also extremely ferocious.
As it descended, the surge of its aura made even Lin Nantian stumble unsteadily.
Lin Nantian's gaze, however, was fixed on Yang Xiao.
He seemed to want to see how Yang Xiao would react under the pressure of this Tier Four Barbaric Beast.
Unfortunately, he was disappointed.
Yang Xiao stood there, completely unmoved.
He seemed to have no fear of the Tier Four Barbaric Beast whatsoever.
This greatly disappointed Lin Nantian.
'Hmph, this Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast is quite ferocious, but it was tamed by my master. In a moment, I'll deliberately withhold the Cloud Token from Yang Xiao and see how he manages to stand on this Barbaric Beast.'
A trace of jealousy couldn't help but rise in Lin Nantian's heart.
Although he had witnessed Yang Xiao defeat Ye Dongcheng, in his eyes, Yang Xiao was ultimately just a young boy.
Even if he had a fortuitous encounter, swallowed some unknown Spirit Fruit that made his Physical Strength immense, and even absorbed the bloodline power of some terrifying Barbaric Beast...
...if he truly faced a Tier Four Barbaric Beast, he would surely be no match for it.
This Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast was only a Tier Four Low Grade Barbaric Beast, but when its ferocity erupted, even Ye Dongcheng would be no match for it.
If his master hadn't reached an agreement with it, and if it weren't supported by the entire Purple Sun Sect, it would have surely left long ago.
Even now, aside from the trip to Medicine King Valley once every three years, the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast would not act for any other matter.
Lin Nantian was also helpless about this.
But having grown up with the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast, he knew its temperament. Without the special Cloud Token left by his master, it was impossible to even get near it, let alone stand on its back.
"Everyone, this journey will likely take at least half a year. We'll meet again in the future."
As the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast landed, Cheng Boxuan immediately bid farewell to everyone present.
He led Yang Xiao and Qin Yan toward the Purple Gold Cloud Peng Beast.
Cheng Boxuan was in the front.
Qin Yan was next.
Yang Xiao followed at the very back.
This scene brought a flash of delight to Lin Nantian's eyes.
'Yang Xiao, I'll definitely make a huge fool out of you.'
(PS: Sorry, something came up tonight, so this is a bit late.)