Martial Peak - Chapter 719
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When Yang Kai appeared, he did not conceal his aura so naturally, he was noticed by this group.
Although they were in combat, the six people of this group did not forget to maintain vigilance during their battle. Β Obviously, they immediately realized Yang Kaiβs approach and even though they did not feel any hostility from him, they still had one of their pairs break off from the fight and monitor his movements lest this newcomer makes any sudden moves against them.
Yang Kai smiled and didnβt mind their attitude, when one met strangers outside, especially when one was fighting, maintaining a healthy degree of suspicion was undoubtedly correct.
The Monster Beast they were dealing with wasnβt particularly strong, only around a mid-Sixth-Order level, so under the joined attack of the remaining four people, it was quickly killed.
After waiting for them to process the aftermath of their battle and restoring themselves, Yang Kai approached and greeted them in a friendly manner and asked them for directions.
βThe way to Floating Clouds City?β One of the women wrinkled her brow and looked at Yang Kai suspiciously before pointing in a certain direction, βFloating Clouds City is that way, if you just travel in that direction you should arriving in three to five days.β
βMany thanks!β Β Yang Kai couldnβt help but breathe a sigh of relief. He was really worried that the place he returned to would be a great distance from Floating Clouds City. Β Tong Xuan Realm was too big after all, if the Void Corridor in the Starry Sky had sent him to some far off place, it wouldnβt be unthinkable for him to need to fly for a year simply to get back.
βThis friend, might I ask why you want to travel to Floating Clouds City now? Β The battle for the Thousand Year Demon Flower ended a year ago, did you not receive news about that yet?β Β One of the men asked.
βA year ago?β Yang Kaiβs face went black, obviously, he had greatly underestimated the passage of time, he had thought he had spent at most half a year in the Starry Sky but apparently, it had been twice that long.
Seeing the look on Yang Kaiβs face, the members of the group misunderstood him and thought he really intended to visit Floating Clouds City to compete for the Thousand Year Demon Flower but had made a grave miscalculation in timing.
The three women all stifled their laughter as they stared at Yang Kai like he was a fool.
βEn, it ended a year ago. Β It was said that it the winners of the competition was actually a couple of young kids, but that theyβve now gone missing. Β Many people are now looking for them, hoping to buy the Thousand Year Demon Flowerβs medicinal liquid from them,β One of the men with a burly build smiled and explained, βFriend, Iβm afraid itβs a bit late for you to be rushing there.β
βHaaβ¦ I really had no idea,β Yang Kai said while immediately becoming vigilant in his heart, thinking he should quickly remove the disguising artifact on his face lest someone recognize him and try to βbuyβ the medicinal liquid from him.
(Silavin: The artifact is Saint grade so, under that assumption, it is not destroyed.)
βWhere is this friend from? How could you have not received news of such a big event after so long?β The big man asked lightly.
βI come from a remote countryside region, news is a bit slow to reach there,β Yang Kai casually answered, not waiting for them to speak again, cupping his fists and saying, βIn any case, you have my thanks, goodbye!β
After saying so, he shot off in the direction the woman had pointed.
βThat guy is really interesting, even knowing heβs a year late heβs still in such a rush,β The woman next to the big man smiled and commented.
βThatβs his business, in any case, letβs first take a look at the quality of this Monster Beastβs core.β
The group of six suddenly wore excited looks after these words were spoken.
Yang Kai was as swift as wind and quick as lightly as he sped forward, removing the disguising artifact on his face and revealing his original appearance shortly after he parted with the former group of six.
This artifact that Old Man Du had given him was really useful. Β If he hadnβt had such an artifact at the time, Yang Kai estimated that he would now be facing the pursuit of Transcendents from across the continent.
When he thought about Di Yao and the difficulties the boy toy would encounter, Yang Kai couldnβt help grinning, taking some pleasure in his misfortune.
Of course, with the protection of Old Man Li, even if Di Yao was found, no one should be daring enough to provoke him.
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Floating Clouds City, City Lordβs Mansion.
Old Man Li and Di Yao had already been here for a year now, making the Three Clans Saint Realm masters, the City Lord and the Vice City Lords, extremely happy.
Although these three masters didnβt know why Old Man Li had lingered here for so long, the latterβs mere presence was a kind of glory all on its own. Β Β Every day they would respectfully greet him, completely putting on the appearance of respectful juniors, while taking special care of Di Yao.
At this moment, Di Yao was listening to Old Man Liβs lecture on the Alchemic Way.
Nine months ago, Di Yao had returned after spending three whole months in the Starry Sky and obtaining unimaginable benefits. Β This had made Old Man Li very satisfied.
He had originally thought that Di Yao would only be able to stay in the Starry Sky for a month, so his Apprenticeβs performance far exceeding his expectations had been a pleasant surprise.
As he was lecturing though, Old Man Li suddenly found that Di Yao was a little absent-minded, smiled lightly, and paused to ask, βAre you worried about the little boy surnamed Yang?β
βEn,β Di Yao nodded, βAt that time if I had only insisted on moving together with himβ¦ Itβs been more than a year since then yet heβs still not back, Master, you donβt thinkβ¦β
βIf that truly is the case, that is his fate!β Old Man Li sat down and took a sip of tea, placing the cup down after a moment of reflection, βAfter a year in the Starry Sky, I can hardly imagine him surviving.β
If it werenβt for Di Yao insisting that Yang Kai would return, Old Man Li would have already taken him out from the City Lordβs Mansion to continue their journey around the world. Β Although Di Yao had an agreement with Yang Kai to meet here, considering the honourable status of Old Man Li, waiting for an entire year was showing more than enough respect.
βBrother Yang shouldnβt have died,β Di Yaoβs brows wrinkled, and though his words were firm, his tone showed that even he was somewhat uncertain.
βIt looks like you have quite a bit of confidence in him.β Old Man Li chuckled lightly.
βEn, I witnessed firsthand the absurdity of his physical strength in the Starry Sky!β Β Di Yaoβs eyes shimmered brilliantly, βEven after spending three months tempering myself in the Starry Sky, I still wouldnβt dare compare my current self with him from that time. Β I just canβt believe such a monster would die so easily.β
βA year of time is really too long though, itβs possible he lost his way or encountered some kind of unexpected accident,β Old Man Li sighed slightly, βI also donβt want to see a young man like him die, but if that is the case, there is nothing we can do to change it. Β Yaoβer, we should leave here, staying in this place for too long is not good for your education.β
βMasterβ¦ letβs wait another ten days. Β If he doesnβt come back after ten days, then letβs leave!β Di Yao asked on last time.
βGood, weβll wait another ten days to see if he can create a miracle!β Β Old Man Li nodded lightly, but just as he spoke these words, his face suddenly cramped up and his expression became awkward.
βMaster? Β What happened?β Di Yao asked curiously, he had rarely seen his Master show such an expression, it seemed something truly beyond the latterβs comprehension had happened.
βThe miracle youβve been waiting for seems to have really appeared,β Old Man Li quickly regained his composure and smiled towards his apprentice.
βYou meanβ¦β Di Yao suddenly understood and couldnβt help feeling pleasantly surprised.
βEn,β Old Man Li nodded lightly.
βHahaha, I knew that guy wouldnβt die so easily! Β Where is he now?β Di Yao laughed and asked.
βIn that inn.β
βIβll go find him then! Β I really want to see what kind of transformation he went through after all this time,β Di Yao said and flew out.
βRemember to bring him over, this old master has something to say to him,β The voice of Old Man Li came from behind to which Di Yao quickly responded.
After his apprentice left, Old Man Li couldnβt help showing some shock on his face as he muttered, βAn entire year, did that boy really remain in the Starry Sky this whole time? Β How did he manage to survive?β
The dangers of the Starry Sky was something Old Man Li had also experienced firsthand, although it was a thousand years ago, even after so long, the Starry Sky was still the Starry Sky, not a place ordinary people could set foot into and return safely.
Half a year ago, Old Man Li determined that Yang Kai would probably never come back, but seeing Di Yao insistence, he had not said anything so as not to discourage his young apprentice.
In this world, it was quite rare to find a person of the same generation who could compete with Di Yao in Alchemy. Β His apprentice already saw that boy surnamed Yang his lifeβs greatest rival, regarding these thoughts, Old Man Li was very clear.
But now, Old Man Li found he himself was wrong, incredibly wrong at that!
An old master like him had his own unique vision that had been tempered by many, many years of experience, so there were very few places where his judgment would be so off the mark. Β Yang Kaiβs miraculous return was once such instance though and it even Old Man Li the vague impression it was somehow fated so.
Slowly shaking his head, Old Man Li pondered over this for some time as he smiled temperately.
Inside the inn, the return of Yang Kai surprised Cang Yan and Fei Yu.
Over the past year, his Martial Uncle and Martial Aunt had been waiting in Floating Clouds City, and although Di Yao invited them to the City Lordβs Mansion, both of them had politely turned down his offer.
The entire reason Ao Gu was so open and welcoming to Old Man Li and Di Yao was because of Old Man Liβs status, Cang Yan and Fei Yu obviously couldnβt expect similar treatment.
If Cang Yan and Fei Yu really had gone, Ao Gu would most likely treat them no different to air.
βYou little brat, you finally decided to come back!β Cang Yan laughed, putting down a big stone that had weighed on his heart.
Fei Yuβs beautiful eyes also shimmered and were slightly wet, her face dyed slightly red as she stared at Yang Kai, as if she couldnβt quite believe all of this was real.
βMartial Aunt, youβve been drinking again,β Yang Kai obviously saw through her appearance and was speechless, of course, the strong fragrance of alcohol in the room was a dead giveaway as well so it wasnβt difficult for him to understand what was going on.
βSo what if I drink a little wine? Β Whatβs it to you?β Fei Yuβs red lips pursed as she glared at Yang Kai for a moment before bursting out into a smile.
βThank goodness youβre back! Β Fei Yu was worried to death about you and had constantly been drowning her sorrows in alcohol, it was really suffocating,β Cang Yan quickly complained.
βMartial Uncle Li Wan and Martial Uncle Fei Jian?β Β Yang Kai looked around and didnβt see the two of them, nor did he discover their auras anywhere inside the inn.
βTheyβve already gone back,β Cang Yan explained, βDo you know how long youβve been gone?β
βI know,β Yang Kai nodded.
βEn, the Sect canβt be left empty for so long so they went back in advance while Fei Yu and I stayed behind. Β Old Man Du and Mi Na also returned to the Alchemist Guild branch in Grand Boulder City with those two. Now that youβre back though, we can also get going.β
βIβve let Martial Uncles and Martial Aunt worry,β Yang Kai said somewhat guiltily. Β Even after disappearing for an entire year, there was no look of doubt or suspicion on the faces of Yang Kaiβs two Seniors, only some worry about his safety and relaxation after knowing he was fine.
If it had been anyone else who was simply in a cooperative relationship with Yang Kai, they would likely have thought the latter had taken the medicinal liquid of the Thousand Year Demon Flower for himself and escaped.
But obviously, his Martial Uncle and Martial Aunt had no such thoughts.
βI was also very worried about you, Brother Yang, why are you not mentioning me as well?β Β Suddenly, a burst of loud laughter came from outside the room and before it had faded, Di Yao strode inside.
After looking around the room though, Di Yao scratched his head and asked, βBrother Yang? Β Didnβt I hear his voice a moment ago? Who is this guy?β
As he said so, he swept his eyes over Yang Kai with a puzzled look upon his face.
Silavin: Oh shit. The gig is up. gig, as in gigolo? Get it?
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Iβll see myself out.