Chapter 278: Searching for People

The guard rushing to Yin Tianxue's room and Yin Tianxue rushing to the main gate collided head-on.

Yin Tianxue asked:

"Who has come outside the gate? Why is it so noisy?

Don't they know it's so late and time to rest?"

The guard cupped his hands and said:

"Young Miss, Clan Leader Tong has arrived.

Clan Leader Tong said he has urgent matters to discuss with the Villa Master and you, Young Miss. The Villa Master asked you to go to the main hall."

"Tong Zhan is here?"

As soon as Yin Tianxue heard Tong Zhan had come, her sleepiness vanished instantly, and she ran toward the main hall.

Over these past six months, she and Tong Zhan had been kept incredibly busy by the affairs of Yujian Villa and the Tong Clan; the two of them had not seen each other for a full half-year.

Hearing that Tong Zhan had arrived, the agony of lovesickness surged into her heart, and she longed to see her beloved immediately.

Yin Tianxue ran into the main hall, and upon seeing Tong Zhan sitting in a chair conversing with Yin Hao, her eyes could not help but turn red.

In just half a year, Tong Zhan seemed like a different person; he had become mature and weathered.

It seemed that over these six months, Tong Zhan must have experienced a great deal.

Yin Tianxue felt heartache but was also happy; her beloved was now a man who could shoulder heavy burdens.

Seeing Tianxue run in, Tong Zhan, who had been anxious due to the disappearance of Tong Bo, Tong Xin, and the Spirit Mirror, immediately felt much calmer.

The two, who had not met for a long time, disregarded Yin Hao's presence and embraced each other excitedly.

"Tong Zhan, you have become weathered!"

"Tianxue, you have also grown thin!"

The two hugged each other tightly, wanting to pour out all the words of love suppressed in their hearts.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem!

You two, pay attention; there are still people here."

Seeing that the two were completely ignoring his presence, Yin Hao had intended to leave quietly to give them space, but he remembered that Tong Zhan had come for an urgent matter, so he spoke up to interrupt them.

After hearing Yin Hao's voice, Tong Zhan and Yin Tianxue realized there was someone else nearby.

After the two separated, Yin Hao smiled and said:

"Tong Zhan, didn't you just say there was a major matter you needed to find me and Tianxue for?

What exactly is the matter that made you come here in person?"

Upon hearing this, Tong Zhan slapped his forehead in regret; he had actually forgotten the major matter due to a moment of romantic sentiment.

Tong Zhan said solemnly:

"I came to ask Villa Master Yin to help dispatch the Iron Guards of Yujian Villa to help me find some people.

My elder brother, Tong Xin, and the Spirit Mirror have all just gone missing!"

"What, Tong Bo is missing!"

Hearing Tong Zhan's words, Yin Hao stood up straight from his chair.

And Tianxue also said with an expression of disbelief:

"How could Tong Bo possibly go missing?

With his skills and intellect, who could keep him!"

Tong Zhan shook his head and said:

"I don't know either.

First, Tong Xin went missing with the Spirit Mirror, and my elder brother and I split up to search for Tong Xin and the Spirit Mirror.

I never expected that my elder brother would go and never return, disappearing along with Tong Xin and the Spirit Mirror.

We do not have enough manpower in Shuiyue Dongtian, which is why I rushed to Yujian Villa overnight to ask for reinforcements."

After hearing Tong Zhan's words, the bright and intelligent Tianxue began to speculate:

"To be able to take away Tong Bo, Tong Xin, and the Spirit Mirror, how formidable must this person's skills and schemes be?

Aside from Yin Zhong, I really cannot think of anyone else who could have such skills and schemes.

But hasn't Yin Zhong already been locked into Hell Valley by you and Tong Bo?

If it isn't Yin Zhong, then who could it be?" Tong Zhan replied:

"No, there is one more person; you must not forget, Tianxue.

Have you forgotten the mysterious person who killed Zhao Yun half a year ago? We still haven't found any clues to this day.

Someone who can make it so that even the Spirit Mirror cannot perceive them must be much more terrifying than Yin Zhong.

I suspect that the disappearance of my elder brother, Tong Xin, and the Spirit Mirror this time has something to do with this person. (Duan Fengyun: I thank you, but I am not taking the blame for this!)"

Yin Tianxue said:

"Tong Zhan, are you suspecting that the person who acted this time is the same one who killed Zhao Yun half a year ago?"

Tong Zhan nodded and replied:

"Correct, other than him, I really cannot think of anyone else.

But the most important thing right now is to find my elder brother and the others.

Tianxue, Villa Master Yin, please lend the Tong Clan a helping hand; I, Tong Zhan, will be eternally grateful."

Yin Hao replied:

"Tong Zhan, don't be so formal.

When it comes down to it, we are also descendants of the Tong Clan, and Tong Bo is our savior; how could our Yujian Villa sit idly by?

I will order the Iron Guards to assemble immediately; even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, we will find Tong Bo and Tong Xin."

Yin Hao walked out of the main hall and shouted:

"Tie Feng!"

Suddenly, a dense crowd of Iron Guards in silver arrived before Yin Hao, and leading them was the Iron Guard leader, Tie Feng.

Tie Feng cupped his hands and said:

"Tie Feng is here, please give your orders, Villa Master."

Yin Hao spoke:

"Tie Feng, pass down the order for all Iron Guards to assemble.

Once all Iron Guards are assembled, immediately go and search for the whereabouts of Tong Bo and Tong Xin; even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, you must find them."

Tie Feng said in shock:

"The son-in-law has gone missing!"

After all, Tong Bo had bowed in marriage with Yin Tianxue that day, so Tie Feng had grown accustomed to the title and could not change it.

However, Tie Feng was extremely shocked now; he understood Tong Bo's skills very well, and the fact that something could happen to someone with Tong Bo's skills shocked him immensely.

Yin Hao replied:

"Do not worry about so much; the important thing is to find the people!"

Tong Zhan walked out of the main hall, cupped his hands toward Tie Feng and the crowd of Iron Guards, and said:

"Everyone, Tong Zhan thanks you all here!"

Tie Feng and the crowd of Iron Guards cupped their hands and replied:

"Villa Master, Clan Leader Tong, the Iron Guards will certainly find the whereabouts of the son-in-law and the others.

Please wait quietly for our news."

After speaking, Tie Feng led the crowd of Iron Guards and strode out of Yujian Villa.

Tong Zhan's purpose for this trip had been completed, and he bowed deeply to Yin Hao, saying:

"Villa Master Yin, Tong Zhan thanks you here.

Once I find my elder brother and Tong Xin, I will certainly come to Yujian Villa to pay a formal visit and express my gratitude."

Subsequently, Tong Zhan turned to look at Yin Tianxue and said:

"Tianxue, I am going back to Shuiyue Dongtian.

Once I find my elder brother and Tong Xin and the others, I will definitely come to see you.

There are still four and a half years left, and I will be able to come to Yujian Villa with an eight-bearer sedan chair to marry you and take you home.

Please, you must wait for me!"

Yin Tianxue nodded and said:

"Tong Zhan, I know the responsibility you shoulder.

I will wait for you to come and marry me; you should go and finish your business first.

There is strength in numbers; I will also go out with my father and the others later to look for Tong Bo and the others."

Tong Zhan nodded, then cast a dharma seal with his hands; receiving Tong Zhan's signal, the Six Great Elders exerted their power together to use magic and brought Tong Zhan back into Shuiyue Dongtian. After Tong Zhan left, Yin Tianxue looked at Yin Hao and said:

"Let's go, Father, let us go out and look for Tong Bo and the others.

If we cannot find them tonight, we probably won't be able to sleep well either."

Yin Hao nodded and said:

"That is what I am thinking too; if I cannot find Tong Bo and the others, how could I possibly fall asleep."

The father and daughter turned and returned to their respective rooms, changed into military attire, and led the remaining guards out of Yujian Villa.

At this moment, the entire town had become lively because of Yujian Villa's full-scale mobilization.

Duan Fengyun, who had already lain down, heard the massive commotion outside, stood up directly, put on his clothes, opened the front door, and looked at the Iron Guards outside the house.

Duan Fengyun stepped forward and asked:

"Brother, you are not resting in the middle of the night, what are you out here for?

Looking at your posture, it seems like you are searching for something, right?"

The Iron Guard nodded and replied:

"That is correct, we are looking for people.

Our Yujian Villa's son-in-law, Tong Bo, and his younger brother, Tong Xin, went missing not long ago.

Our Villa Master has ordered us to search for them; if you happen to know their whereabouts, you must tell us, and our Villa Master will reward you handsomely."

Once Duan Fengyun heard this, he understood that Tong Bo and Tong Xin must currently be trapped in the Spirit Mirror Space dealing with Yin Zhong.

It seems that very soon, the kind Demon God Yin Zhong, the incredibly intelligent Tong Xin, and the silly and cute Tong Bo would appear in the Jianghu.

Duan Fengyun replied with a calm exterior:

"I do not know who this Tong Bo and Tong Xin you speak of are; I have only just arrived here to do business not long ago.

If you need my help, please come to the Ririsheng Guild to find me during the day tomorrow."

Upon hearing Duan Fengyun's reply, the Iron Guard, who felt the person before him looked familiar, finally realized.

"You are Boss Qin of the Ririsheng Guild!

Oh my, it is all my fault for being blind and failing to recognize Boss Qin!"

Nowadays, the business of Duan Fengyun's Ririsheng Guild was growing by leaps and bounds; who in the entire town did not know the great Boss Qin, Qin Shuang, of the Ririsheng Guild.

Duan Fengyun smiled and replied:

"You flatter me, little brother; since you have matters to attend to, go and do your work.

In any case, I have said what I needed to say; if there is a need, please feel free to come to the Ririsheng Guild to find me."

"Very well, then I shall thank Boss Qin in advance."

"Let us part ways here; I will certainly come to visit Boss Qin at the Ririsheng Guild another day."

After the Iron Guard finished speaking, they continued rushing to the next location; their orders were to search every inch of the ground to find Tong Bo and the others, so they had to seize every second.

After Duan Fengyun turned around, walked into the house, and closed the door, he said with a smile on his face:

"The wheels of history have finally moved forward a great step; it seems the day the Nether Sword emerges is not far off, and the Xuanyuan Sword is finally about to meet its match."

Regarding the Undying Demon God Yin Zhong, Duan Fengyun was now also filled with a strong fighting spirit.

Duan Fengyun looked up at the rockery to the side, which was currently emitting a faint glimmer.

It turned out that after obtaining the Xuanyuan Sword, in order to prevent others from discovering the secret of the Xuanyuan Sword, he had kept it hidden inside this rockery.

Just now, the Xuanyuan Sword had resonated after sensing Duan Fengyun's fighting spirit, emitting bursts of faint light.

Looking at the Xuanyuan Sword emitting bursts of faint light, Duan Fengyun smiled and said:

"Old friend, do not be impatient.

Now is not yet the time for you to make a name for yourself in this world; after some more time has passed, I will certainly let you make a name for yourself in this world."

After the Xuanyuan Sword heard Duan Fengyun's words, it emitted bursts of sword humming sounds and then completely quieted down.

As for Duan Fengyun, he suppressed the fighting spirit in his heart and the smile on his face, then walked into the room looking sleepy.

Brought to you by the great god Duan Fengyun's "Crossing the Heavens Starting from Wind and Cloud"