780 Before The Final Battle (1/2)

Only Lao Mei was left behind, who eventually discovered with no small amount of shock that the word ill-fated seemed to be talking about him. When he realized that these people were gone and wanted to flee as well, it was already too late. He was the only one left in the entire residence, the one who had always been the Residence of Yun's chamberlain. He had to shoulder the responsibility; in the end, he had to come out and face the reality.

He was truly a pillar standing strong amidst sweeping currents, the sole foundation that held a building in place. In spite of this, the chamberlain thought that he was about to die of fatigue anytime now!

Watching the crowd who had come to make obeisance to Supreme Cloud piously, Lao Mei felt dead inside, but he had to wear the most radiant of faces and speak gently, putting up a soothing and friendly demeanor.

The breeze blew past softly, leaving no trace behind. Yun Yang, who was manifested as the wind, dared not stop even for a moment more, taking his leave directly.

The current situation was the best incubator for trouble. He could not afford to make an appearance.

He turned, instead, to visit the Tower To Heaven Inn. As expected, the four noble young masters, including their guards, some thirty over people, had all moved to stay here. Looking at their relaxed and delighted forms, Yun Yang could not help grinning.

Putting himself in their shoes, he could not make any comment about the four young masters blanching in the face of the throng of people, so he saved himself a trip down and went straight to the Shangguan Family of Generals.

Emitting his deific consciousness, he found out that not only was Ji Lingxi here, but Bai Yixue, Fang Mofei, and Xiao Shaoqing were also here as well.

It was already a common sight for Xiao Shaoqing, whose alcohol ban had been lifted, to be carrying a pot of wine around and occasionally tossing a peanut into his mouth from his pocket. This man was basically in a happy haze during this period of time. This state was probably the state of 'riding the clouds to ascend towards the immortal realm' he had been chasing after.

Ji Lingxi and Shangguan Lingxiu were drinking tea, seated opposite each other in the yard, looking serene.

Bai Yixue and Fang Mofei were located left and right, one high and one low at the roof and by the yard's entrance. Although they looked sluggish, the mystical Qi flowing from them was exceptionally active. With how they currently were, it was guaranteed that they would be able to spring up immediately should there be any incident, to ensure the two ladies' safety; even if it were this world's pinnacle force or a superb assassin, the two men could certainly seize a substantial amount of time for the girls to react.

Yun Yang nodded in approval. The alertness of these two men was evidence that he had found the right people. As for Xiao Shaoqing… he had no hope for the man; the reality had shown that he was without any aspirations and was wasting away, from the inside out. Other than drinking, being intoxicated and sleeping, he had nothing else that he cared for! He was thus categorized by Yun Yang as those who would not strive for progress like the four noble young masters.

There were the four Whiteys too, their snow-white fur ball bodies rolling around in the yard.

If only these were to be taken into account, the sight was peaceful and content.

However, Yun Yang could still sense the vague, unusual air that seemed to be lingering atop the yard. It somehow spoiled the current serenity. The air of oddity was unreal, seemingly not there. Even with Yun Yang's current level of divine senses, he still could not be sure. It would be even harder to pinpoint the particular location of the source.

Only the discomfort pressing against his chest was palpable and exceptionally evident.

What caused Yun Yang to be so certain of the strange air also stemmed from Ji Lingxi in the pavilion. Lady Ji was basically looking around suspiciously every once in a while, her gaze brimming with uncertainty and doubt. It was obvious that Ji Lingxi had sensed the presence of the unfriendly vibe as well and similarly, she could not be sure of its location just like Yun Yang.

In spite of this, her worried expression had explained too much.

'This is… the divine sense surveillance by masterly experts of this world?' Yun Yang pondered. 'Using this tactic at this point of time and location, such experts are obviously looking for me, targeting me using the group below!'

'In other words, they are already in considerable danger. Still, how do I enter under such watchful deific consciousness? How can I dissolve the current threat without alarming the opponent?'

The other party apparently knew that was where Yun Yang's Achilles' heel lay – Ji Lingxi and Shangguan Lingxiu!