Chapter 309 - : Meeting Little Rou Again (2/2)

“The House of Storms has been the top sect in the Central Empire for many years. Their forces are frightening. Even the royal family of the Central Empire is terrified of the House of Storms. This time, they seemed to have only sent three Mystique Venerable Rank elders. The others are all at the Soul Pagoda waiting for it to open.”

“The Soul Pagoda is about to open again?”

“You didn’t know? I wonder what’s going on at the Soul Pagoda for it to open so frequently.”

The person who spoke lowered his voice and whispered, “These are just rumors, but I heard that an extremely powerful treasure appeared at the Soul Pagoda. All the major sects including the royal family, have sent a large number of masters into the tower. Some hidden martial arts families have also sent masters from various countries. Even the legendary City of the Apothecary King sent some combatants to the Soul Tower.”

“What kind of treasure?”

“That, I don’t know!”

It was difficult to tell if the rumors were true or false. Ye Chen heard a lot of news related to the Scarlet Flame Sect including some regarding Little Rou. ‘I wonder how Little Rou is doing now.’ Ye Chen’s expression dimmed.

After teaching Countess Zilan, Young Master Lian, and the others a lesson, they should not dare to provoke him again. However, it was better to be safe than sorry. He extended his Astral Body and made sure no one was following him before feeling reassured.

Ye Chen rested in the inn for a night. His Astral Body constantly paid attention to the movement around, making sure no one was tracking him. He was relieved. At least those people were not brainless. With the strength he showed, they should be completely scared of him.

Early in the morning, at the break of dawn.

“Little Wingsy, let’s go!” Ye Chen said to Little Wingsy.

Little Wingsy followed behind Ye Chen and left the inn. Outside, the sun shone brightly. It was another fine day.

They had to retrieve the Golden Sun Condor first. Although it was still early in the morning, the streets were already crowded with people. It was very lively.

However, Ye Chen had no intention to dally around. He quickly started toward the Scarlet Flame Sect.

Walking on the road and crossing three main streets, looking up, a familiar figure came to view among the crowd of people moving back and forth. That figure accompanied Ye Chen from when he was a child to when he grew up. How could Ye Chen not recognize her? Her graceful figure dressed in plain clothes was like a lotus flower blooming quietly. Even if it was just her profile, she looked as beautiful as if she just came out of a painting.

The passers-by that saw her stopped to stare. Time seemed to stop at that moment. Seeing such a beautiful person took their breath away.

There seemed to be some sadness in her eyes as she gazed at the distance quietly. She appeared to have gotten thinner. Her silk skirt fluttered as if she was floating away.

‘It’s Little Rou. I never expected to meet Little Rou in Yun Yan County.’

“Little Rou!” Ye Chen cried in happiness. He took large strides and headed toward her.

Hearing that voice, the girl suddenly froze and looked toward Ye Chen. A hint of joy and excitement flashed in her eyes.

‘Was it Brother Ye Chen?’

Was it true? Or was Little Rou dreaming?

Glittering and transparent tears streamed down her eyes. She did not expect to see Ye Chen here. After she had left the House of Ye, he had always been thinking about the Ye Clan. She thought of her family in the House of Ye and she thought about Ye Chen. The happiest days of life had been spent in Ye Castle. The space that Ye Chen took in her heart was just too large.

Every night, she would dream of Ye Chen. The familiar scent seemed to seep into her very soul.

“Little Rou, I finally found you,” Ye Chen said joyously. He pulled apart the crowd and strode toward Ye Rou.

Looking at Ye Chen’s familiar face, all sorts of emotions poured into her heart. She wanted to jump into Ye Chen’s arms, hold him tightly, cry her heart out, and never let go of him. However, she knew that she could not do that. If she did, it would cause a disaster for Ye Chen and the Ye Clan.

A trace of firmness and determination flashed in Ye Rou’s eyes. She turned around with the grace of a flying butterfly and walked away.

“Brother Ye Chen, you shouldn’t have come to the Central Empire!” Ye Rou murmured with tears streaming down her cheeks. She had already gone hundreds of meters away.

Ye Chen saw Ye Rou turn around and leave, and immediately froze. He did not know why Ye Rou was doing this. He had seen the joy in Ye Rou’s eyes as well as the deep longing. Why did Ye Rou leave after seeing him?

In the place where Ye Rou originally stood, an old woman in her forties glanced coldly at Ye Chen, her eyes like a hawk’s. She leaped up and followed behind Ye Rou.