Chapter 64 (2/2)

“I understand.”

More than a month passed. It was now March in the Human World. The peach blossoms were bloomed even more brilliantly. With Qing Feng’s help, Xiao Chen’s skills were restored to their original condition.

Today, he must leave this place and return to the Three Pure Sect. Even though he had learned that everyone was fine, he still wanted to go back and take a look. More importantly, he wanted to go to the Skygale Sect to rescue Luo Shangyan and Murong Xian’er.

Back at the Three Pure Sect, he was glad to hear that the three princes and the rest were able to live despite the damage to their souls. Meanwhile, Lil Ruo wasn’t captured that day. Xiao Chen found Bai Ying in the Moon-watch Pavilion and walked over with light steps.

“Master…”

What happened that day was still vivid in his mind. Bai Ying tilted her head. “I’m not your master.”

“Then I’d better call you Elder Bai.”

“Stinky brat…”

Xiao Chen smiled. Seeing Bai Ying that day was like seeing his master, Ling Yin. However, he knew that they couldn’t be the same person.

…

“You’ll be leaving for the Purple Manor in another seven days. Have you thought it through?”

“Yes. I must go and rescue Senior Sister Luo and Xian’er.”

Xiao Chen learned not only what happened these few days, but also the identities of Qing Feng and Zi Mo. As members of the Three Pure Sect of the Purple Manor, it was impossible for them to demand Luo Shangyan and Xian’er from the Skygale Sect on his behalf. Doing so might cause a feud between the two sects within the Purple Manor.

Next, he looked for Xiao Han and the rest. Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Wan’er and solemnly said, “Let’s move separately. I’ll go to the Skygale Sect while you guys help me take Lil Ruo back to the Xiao family house. Remember, Xiao Wan’er, you’re a cultivator now. The chieftain isn’t here now, so you must protect the Xiao family house until I come back.”

“But… Cousin Brother, aren’t you coming back with us?” Xiao Wan’er was now in Lv 5 Qi Refining Realm. She was basically peerless in the martial arts circle of the Human World but she was used to relying on someone else.

Xiao Han held a map in his hand. “The Skygale Sect is far on the South Sea, but you can’t handle it alone. Let me go with you.”

“I’m going too! I’m going too!” Shangguan Yan appeared very excited.

Li Muxue frowned. “I know some healing techniques. Why don’t I go with you as well?”

Xiao Chen shook his head. “I’m infiltrating the place this time and secretly taking the hostages away, not swaggering in. I’ll surely attract attention if I go with so many people.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I’ve made a comprehensive plan during your absence.” Xiao Han laid the map flat on the table and pointed to a small spot near the South Sea. “This is Sang Town. The townsfolk will send supplies to the Skygale Sect every month. This month happens to be the day the sect recruit new members. We can easily infiltrate in and return to Sang Town with the cargo ship one month later.”

Later on, they agreed that Xiao Wan’er would return to the Xiao family house with Lil Ruo while Xiao Chen, Xiao Han, and Shangguan Yan would infiltrate the Skygale Sect for the rescue mission. Li Muxue would be providing support at Sang Town in case there was any change in plan.

The next day, the party set off immediately. Three days later, Xiao Chen and four others arrived in Sang Town. The town was located in the South Sea. There were countless people who go out to sea every year to search for immortals and seek advice but few returned.

Many large ships were docked at the pier, one of which was engraved with a Yin-and-Yang cosmological diagram. They exchanged looks and found a nearby inn to stay. The staff of the inn was so terribly busy recently that it took them more than thirty minutes to send several dishes up to their room.

The ground and first floor were full of diners engaged in enthusiasm conversations. These people came from all over the world and their topic of discussion was mostly about the recruitment of the Skygale Sect.

When night fell, it gradually quieted down outside. The waves lapped on the shore, one after another. Xiao Chen, Shangguan Yan, and Li Muxue was sitting in the room. Before long, Xiao Han returned with a package in hand.

Inside the package were some easy-to-use props and three delicate small bamboo slips, each with a name written on it.

“The number of new students in the Skygale Sect has been determined. Here are three identification bamboo slips.”

Xiao Chen picked up a bamboo slip with the name “Han Chen” on it and frowned. “Did you kill these three people?”

“They won’t survive anyway.” Xiao Han’s tone was placid. He then looked at Xiao Chen. “The Skygale Sect has been recruiting more and more disciple lately but these people all disappeared. They were said to have been sent to the Purple Manor but do you think that’s possible?”

Xiao Chen couldn’t help worrying about Huangfu Xin’er after hearing his words. It had probably been a year since she entered the Skygale Sect.

The next day, the sound of a bugle horn came from the pier before dawn. They immediately felt refreshed. Xiao Han looked at Li Muxue. “Princess, you’ll have to suffer a little for now. If we don’t return after a month, please go back and inform Senior Zi Mo.”

Li Muxue shook her head. “It’s no big deal.” She then looked at Xiao Chen. “Please be careful.”

Outside, the sky was still a sea of azure. They could see numerous dimly-lit figures lining up in the distance, heading for a big ship. It was the big ship with the Yin-and-Yang cosmological diagram. Xiao Chen and the other two joined the queue. There were people at the pier checking the bamboo slips and people were only allowed to go up the ship after passing the examination.

When it came to their turn, the examiner suddenly raised his hand. “Wait.”