Chapter 815: with translation of chapter title

815. Chapter 813 We need spiritual herbs

"You two, you definitely have something hidden!"

"I'm going to search your packs!" Zi Xi'er said angrily.

Lu Yuan smiled slightly, took out a jade tablet from his backpack and handed it to Zi Xi'er.

"This is the Lei Huo Dan Ge token; you'll see we're not hiding anything."

Zi Xi'er took the jade tablet, examined it carefully, and found that it indeed bore the Lei Huo Dan Ge insignia and Lu Yuan's name.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and she began to feel doubtful.

"If you're from Lei Huo Dan Ge, why are you here?"

Lu Yuan looked at Zi Xi'er with a determined gaze, not intending to conceal his identity and purpose.

"We came for a special spiritual herb, heard it grows in the Ziyun Clan's territory."

"We didn't kill any spirit beasts; we merely happened upon a already-dead spirit beast."

After hearing Lu Yuan's explanation, Zi Xi'er's doubts gradually faded.

She knew she might have been a bit overzealous, after all they really hadn't found anything suspicious.

"If that's the case, you may continue on your way."

"But be careful; the Ziyun Clan protects spirit beasts very strictly, and if you cause any trouble, you will surely be punished."

Lu Yuan nodded, indicating understanding.

He knew the Ziyun Clan's protection of spirit beasts had a reason, after all spirit beasts play an important role in cultivators' training.

"Thank you for your understanding; we will act carefully." Lu Yuan said sincerely.

Zi Xi'er nodded, indicating they could leave.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan continued forward, silent, each thinking about the Ziyun Clan's search just now.

"They indeed suspect us."

Su Liyan said softly.

Lu Yuan nodded; he knew the Ziyun Clan's attitude toward protecting spirit beasts was very strict, so their suspicion was understandable.

"However, we proved our identity with the Lei Huo Dan Ge token, so there should be no problem."

Lu Yuan comforted.

Su Liyan smiled slightly; she also felt Zi Xi'er should believe their explanation.

They continued on and soon arrived at Chen Xiao Cheng, a bustling city where various sects and powers gather.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan found a small tavern, sat down to drink tea, intending to first learn about the situation in Chen Xiao Cheng.

"Waiter, bring us a pot of tea."

Lu Yuan greeted the tavern's waiter.

The waiter smiled and nodded, soon bringing a pot of hot tea and placing it before them.

Lu Yuan took the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Su Liyan, then poured one for himself.

As they drank tea and chatted, Lu Yuan asked.

"Anything interesting happen lately?"

The waiter smiled and said: "Recently Chen Xiao Cheng will hold its annual auction; various sects will send participants, and it's said many rare treasures and precious items will be auctioned."

Su Liyan's eyes lit up; she is very interested in treasures and precious items.

Lu Yuan also felt the auction somewhat appealing; he decided to participate, perhaps gaining something.

Moreover, the dynamics among the sects of Southern Continent have been intense lately.

The waiter continued.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan were both very interested, wanting to know how the sects' power in Southern Continent stands.

The waiter continued: "The Ziyun Clan has recently been searching for the murderer; they are furious and determined to find the culprit."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan felt a stir in their hearts; they knew meeting Zi Xi'er was coincidental, but they didn't rule out someone pulling strings behind the scenes.

"Do they have any clues about their suspicion of the murderer?" Lu Yuan asked.

The waiter shook his head: "No concrete clues; they just think you two are suspicious."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan felt uneasy, not knowing if they could clear this suspicion.

Just as they were pondering, a figure suddenly flashed before them.

"Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, long time no see."

A familiar voice reached their ears.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan looked up and couldn't help but show delighted expressions.

"Sect Leader Hong Lietian, why are you here?" Lu Yuan asked.

Hong Lietian smiled and said: "The Youhun Sect affairs have been mostly settled; I happen to have free time, so I came to see you."

The three found a quiet corner to sit; Lu Yuan and Su Liyan asked Hong Lietian about recent developments.

Hong Lietian said: "Recently the Youhun Sect has seen a batch of newcomers surge, their strength greatly increased, drawing attention and discussion from other sects."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, upon hearing this, felt some worry; the Youhun Sect's increased strength means a threat to other sects.

Hong Lietian also knew their worry; he reassured: "Don't worry, I've already sent people to contact other sects, and for now there has been no large-scale conflict."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing Hong Lietian has always been looking out for them and Lei Huo Dan Ge.

"However, the reputation of Lei Huo Dan Ge has suffered some damage; we need to think of ways to deal with this calamity." Hong Lietian said.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan both know the seriousness of this issue, and they began to think of countermeasures.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan looked at each other, inevitably feeling some worry.

The Sect Leader of the Black Flame Sect, True Lord Po Tian, extended an olive branch to them, hoping to use Lu Yuan's strength to oppose the Ziyun Clan.

But Lu Yuan had no interest in this; he deeply knew his own abilities and believed he could handle any difficulty on his own.

"Sect Leader Hong Lietian, we are very grateful for your concern and help, but we have decided to resolve this issue ourselves."

Lu Yuan said firmly.

Hong Lietian smiled slightly; he understood Lu Yuan's thought.

"Alright, since you are confident, I won't say more."

"However, if you need help, remember to seek me anytime."

Lu Yuan nodded, expressing gratitude for Hong Lietian's goodwill.

He knew that the Youhun Sect and the Black Flame Sect were both among the Seven Great Sects of Southern Continent, and maintaining good relations with them was also a safeguard for him.

"Sect Leader Hong Lietian, have the other sects of Southern Continent taken any action on that wilderness recently?"

Su Liyan asked curiously.

Hong Lietian pondered for a moment, then said: "Currently there is no specific action, but I can feel that other sects' attention to that wilderness is growing."

"After all, that place hides important resources of the cultivation world."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan were not surprised by this; the information they had previously learned at the Lei Huo Dan Ge was the same.

They knew that in that wilderness there were ancient relics, hiding many treasures and immortal arts, and all the major sects would naturally not let such an opportunity pass. (End of chapter)