Chapter 1363: Setting Out Together

"No need to investigate! Their backing should indeed be considerable, so you won't bring trouble upon yourself."

"Just keep an eye on their movements for me!"

Ye Liuyun instructed.

"Yes!"

Qiang Wudi immediately agreed.

Ye Liuyun was only worried that Haotian City was too close to the tribe, fearing the Lone Star Auction House might reach out to the tribe and jeopardize A Xing's safety.

He didn't expect that his offhand remark would later save his life.

Afterwards, Ye Liuyun and Xie Tianhong went to a tavern, sat down, and began chatting.

"I've found that senior Demon Cultivator; he'll probably arrive here in a few days, and then can help you lift the demon dragon's seal!"

Ye Liuyun first relayed this good news to Xie Tianhong.

"That's wonderful! We must drink heartily today and celebrate!"

Xie Tianhong seemed extremely pleased, and his conversation with Ye Liuyun became especially lively; he answered Ye Liuyun's curious questions in a torrent.

From his introduction, Ye Liuyun learned that the world now has only two relatively large imperial forces, one in the north and one in the south.

They are currently within the Northern Empire's jurisdiction, in the far western remote region.

Buddha Light practitioners are scarce in this world; they can only be seen in the Southern Empire, and even there they are few, while in the north they are even rarer.

This indeed surprised Ye Liuyun; he had thought there would be many.

"There's nothing surprising about that!"

Xie Tianhong explained: "The slothful Buddha Light practitioners think that eradicating Demon Cultivators will bring them prosperity, but they forget that since ancient times Buddha and demons generate and restrain each other; when Demon Cultivators are destroyed, they cannot become strong themselves!"

"Hmm, your explanation does have some logic!"

Ye Liuyun felt that Xie Tianhong not only knew many things, but also had some insights that were quite profound.

But from his tone, it seemed he wasn't very optimistic about the Buddha way.

He was only interested in Buddha Light Power, so he didn't pursue the question further.

"Brother Ye, where are you planning to go next?"

"What will you do?"

Xie Tianhong curiously asked Ye Liuyun.

"I intend to wander around and see."

"I've never traveled far before, my experience is too limited!"

Ye Liuyun said with a feigned awkwardness.

"That's perfect! I'm heading north to find a long-lost Snow City."

"Brother Ye, if you're interested, would you like to join me on an expedition?"

Xie Tianhong extended a warm invitation.

"Sure, I have nothing else anyway; following you, I can also gain a lot of experience!"

Ye Liuyun gladly agreed.

"Alright then! Once we lift the demon dragon's seal, we set out!"

Xie Tianhong said heartily.

Afterwards, the two discussed at length what they would need to prepare for the journey to Snow City.

Before parting, Ye Liuyun asked Xie Tianhong: "When that senior Demon Cultivator arrives, where should I go to find you?"

"Or go back to the auction house."

"Don't worry, I'll go back and greet them properly, so no more misunderstandings will happen!"

Xie Tianhong hurriedly replied.

"May I ask boldly, Brother Xie, what position do you hold at the Lone Star Auction House?"

Ye Liuyun asked curiously.

"I have no official position! It's just that the Lone Star Auction House was opened by my family."

"The real Administrators are my father and my elder brother; I only help out occasionally."

"I'm the fourth eldest, so they all call me Fourth Young Master!"

Xie Tianhong explained.

"No wonder Brother Xie is so knowledgeable; it turns out he was raised by a great family!"

Ye Liuyun also praised.

"Brother Ye, you're flattering me! We're about the same age, but your realm is higher than mine! Even that alone makes me envious!"

Xie Tianhong also praised Ye Liuyun.

"Ha ha, let's stop praising each other! Let's part here; wait for my news!"

Ye Liuyun bid farewell to Xie Tianhong.

"Alright!"

Xie Tianhong also gave a reply, and after parting from Ye Liuyun, returned to the Lone Star Auction House.

Ye Liuyun, accompanied by Ye Tiandao, casually found an inn to stay in, neither going to the City Lord's residence nor to the Chang Family or Huang Family to disturb them.

"What do you think of this Xie Tianhong?"

Ye Liuyun asked Ye Tiandao.

While they ate, Ye Tiandao, in his role as a servant, kept scouting on the side.

"I think he knows a lot and has considerable experience, but he's a bit too enthusiastic!"

Ye Tiandao said honestly.

Ye Liuyun, because of this, wanted to ask Ye Tiandao for the observer's opinion.

He also thought Xie Tianhong was being overly enthusiastic.

Given Xie Tianhong's knowledge and perspective, he shouldn't be this enthusiastic toward someone he just met.

But perhaps some people's temperament is just like that.

In any case, because of the oddities at the Lone Star Auction House, Ye Liuyun has already become cautious.

But he doesn't want to misunderstand Xie Tianhong because of this, so he can only learn a bit first.

He isn't worried about those stronger than him, so Xie Tianhong worries even less.

Nevertheless, he told Ye Tiandao to stay vigilant; if she discovers anything amiss, to promptly alert him.

Sometimes the observer can see more clearly.

Ye Tiandao indeed kept Ye Liuyun's words firmly in mind.

As long as it's something Ye Liuyun entrusts to her, she will carry it out meticulously.

Ye Liuyun wasn't in a hurry to release a clone.

"Practice for a few days first, no rush!"

Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

However, he also recorded Haotian City's coordinates into the Black Tower's teleportation, just in case.

In the following days, he and Ye Tiandao returned to Xuan Kong Shi to cultivate and raise their realms.

Xie Tianhong never thought to urge him.

With the Lone Star Auction House's strength, finding him shouldn't be difficult.

But Xie Tianhong never even asked where Ye Liuyun lived, nor sent anyone to look for him, so Ye Liuyun thought Xie Tianhong probably had no other motives.

After about six or seven days, Ye Liuyun used Divine Sense each day to probe the number of strong individuals in Haotian City, and found no change.

Thus he finally released the clone.

To avoid being recognized by Xie Tianhong, he deliberately concealed the clone's realm and equipped it with a mask that blocks detection.

Then he, with the clone and Ye Tiandao, rushed to the Lone Star Auction House.

This time, the Lone Star Auction House's Steward recognized Ye Liuyun at a glance.

Without a word, he directly escorted Ye Liuyun to Xie Tianhong's residence.

Ye Liuyun also didn't see Yi Na.

Xie Tianhong lived in a modest Side Courtyard, drinking tea.

Upon seeing Ye Liuyun arrive, he immediately came out to greet him.

"This is the Demon Cultivator senior I told you about!"

Ye Liuyun introduced him to Xie Tianhong.

To avoid drawing attention, the clone did not emit Demon Qi, merely cloaking its whole body in a black robe.

"Senior, your help is deeply appreciated! May I ask how you wish to be addressed?"

Xie Tianhong bowed and paid his respects, very courteous.

"No need for formalities, I am surnamed Huang! My time is limited, let's get straight to business!"

The clone deliberately altered its voice, making it sound extremely aged.