Chapter 61: Going to the Jade Pool

The teahouse beside the Stone Gambling Workshop, three people and one dog were already waiting here.

They're coming!

Ye Fan first spotted Yang Zhu, exclaimed in delight, then noticed the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool nearby, and was shocked again.

When did you two meet?

Just met.

Yang Zhu briefly explained what happened, then looked at the person beside Ye Fan.

"Let me introduce him, this is Tu Fei, my friend." Ye Fan introduced them to each other: "Tu Fei, this is the person you've been asking about, and this is the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool."

"Finally seeing you in person, these days they refused to tell me your identity, I was dying of anxiety."

These days he kept asking, but Ye Fan and the Big Black Dog kept their mouths shut, not revealing a single word, making him almost go crazy.

Yang Zhu nodded, treating it as a greeting, the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool swayed her light gauze, and politely nodded her chin.

"It's actually the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool!"

The Big Black Dog underwent a change, shrinking to the size of a Shiba Inu; upon learning the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool's identity, he became extremely excited, and if there weren't too many people, he would have howled right then.

"How are you laughing so lewd, drool is about to flow out, hiss— it hurts!"

Tu Fei frowned in confusion, but right after saying that he regretted it, as the Big Black Dog opened its mouth to bite him next moment, the pain almost made him jump.

"If you slander me again, next time it won't be so easy."

The Big Black Monkey turned its head away, not giving Tu Fei a glance, acting very arrogantly.

……

These days Tu Fei felt utterly stifled, the Big Black Dog from time to time brought up his grandfather, calling him an old bastard.

He lashed out a few times in anger, but gained nothing, and ended up bitten all over with wounds, while the Black Emperor's fur remained shiny, unharmed.

After several ordeals, Tu Fei became frightened, just like Ye Fan, not daring to provoke the Big Black Dog casually, otherwise it might bite you out of the blue, which no one could tolerate.

"I want to make a trip to the Jade Pool, what are your plans?"

After a brief exchange, Yang Zhu spoke of his next plans; as for returning to Purple Mountain, of course he didn't reveal it.

"Tu Fei and I plan to head east for a while to lay low, then make other plans later."

Regarding the gathering, although Ye Fan said he hadn't killed many, he had originally been hunted, and now openly appearing provocatively, he naturally faced even fiercer pursuit from the Ji Clan.

The great escape must continue!

"You stay with Ye Fan and the others; after I finish the Jade Pool trip, I might need to go back."

"Alright, then I, the Black Emperor, will reluctantly protect them a bit longer."

The Big Black Dog nodded in understanding after hearing that, naturally knowing what 'going back' meant.

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Ye Fan and Tu Fei, hearing that, couldn't help but roll their eyes, sometimes really wanting to give that wicked black dog a beating.

The two parties parted ways; Yang Zhu and the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool headed for the Jade Pool, while the Black Emperor and his three companions went east to evade the Ji Clan's pursuit.

The Holy Land of the Jade Pool lies west of Chaoyang City, tens of thousands of li away from the old place; to get there quickly, one must rely on the aid of a Domain Gate.

Relying on the Domain Gate, the two crossed tens of thousands of li in a day, but when they were still a few thousand li from the Jade Pool, Yang Zhu halted.

"What's wrong, is something not right?"

The Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool's beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she asked.

After a moment's thought, Yang Zhu spoke: "I want to meet the Holy Mother here; could you let her know?" "Isn't going to the Jade Pool fine? I promise I won't cause you any trouble."

The Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool didn't understand Yang Zhu's behavior; the Jade Pool rarely involves itself in worldly disputes, being a holy land of the highest reputation, absolutely true to its word.

"That's not what I mean; just go and announce it, or I'll leave right away."

Yang Zhu didn't know how to explain; he worried that being too close to the Jade Pool would be sensed by the Xi Huang Ta.

If it were startled like the Beginningless Bell, the entire Eastern Wasteland would be shaken, exposing his identity; for now he doesn't want people to know, so he chose to meet here.

Back then, the Beginningless Great Emperor was so dominant that he beat the heir of that era's forbidden zone into not daring to be born; Yang Zhu certainly didn't want to follow in his father's footsteps.

He wants to conceal his identity, then lure them out to slaughter them! "Alright, I'll give it a try."

Although the Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool didn't understand, she agreed; this is their esteemed guest, so she dare not neglect.

The Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool arranged the finest palace for Yang Zhu to stay in, and before leaving instructed that he be well received.

Vast Cold Palace, generally used to receive distinguished guests or hold large-scale gatherings.

Here, under the control of the Holy Land of the Jade Pool and not far from it, it is very tranquil, with no one daring to cause trouble.

Vast Cold Palace is situated on a floating divine land, towering into the clouds, surrounded by glowing halos, bathed in radiant light.

Rich spiritual energy rose in swirls; the white jade palace, luxurious yet exquisite, had its decorative objects placed outside, all rare peerless treasures.

Yet here, they are quite common.

Here there are five pieces of divine land, one each in the east, west, south, and north; each has different scenery, displaying the four seasons of wind, spring, summer, autumn, winter, which remain year-round.

In the center is the main hall connecting the rest, the most magnificent and vast, standing at least a thousand zhang tall; raising one's head makes it hard to see the top, most of it submerged in the sea of clouds.

Those who can come here are without exception renowned figures, contemporary prodigies, and some great powers; encountering them here is not uncommon.

Yang Zhu strolled for a while, then returned to the main hall, which is used to specially receive Saint Lord-level figures, the finest venue here.

Yang Zhu was arranged to stay here, awaiting the arrival of the Holy Mother of the Jade Pool; it goes to show how much the Jade Pool values him.

Since this is the main hall, ordinary people are sensible and dare not approach; those coming and going are mostly maidservants.

Each one is like a lotus emerging from water, with crystal-clear skin, lovely features, like fairies, their gait graceful, very pleasing to the eye.

They hold exquisite jade trays, presenting various rare delicacies and fine wines, offering very attentive hospitality.

Yang Zhu sat before the jade table, slowly savoring the fine wines, needing only to quietly enjoy while awaiting the Holy Mother of the Jade Pool's arrival.

"What, the Holy Mother of the Jade Pool is coming today?"

"Are you sure? What kind of big event could disturb someone like him?"

"Soon, news arrived that the Holy Mother of the Jade Pool would come to the Vast Cold Palace, and everyone could not remain calm."

"Such Great Expert-level individuals are rarely seen in everyday life; they are beings admired by many, and everyone wishes to have the fortune to catch a glimpse of them."

"The Holy Mother of the Jade Pool, together with several other Holy Lords of the Holy Lands, each possesses astonishing strength; they are the strongest beings openly in the Eastern Wasteland, and few dare to provoke them."

"Although the Peacock King recently acted forcefully against Holy Lord-level individuals, few are like him, having already established his prestige several hundred years ago."

"To have the Holy Mother personally come out to welcome, it must be a Great Expert like the Holy Lord of Shaking Light!"

"Could it be the head of the Ancient Aristocratic Family?"

"The news of the Holy Mother of the Jade Pool's arrival startled everyone, and they all began to speculate about the reason."

"Without exception, they all thought it would be a Great Expert-level important figure, unaware that it was actually just a youth."

"(End of Chapter)"