The next morning, Nangong Ziyan, who hadn't slept all night, got up early to make breakfast for Beiming Haotian and Baili Jun'ao. After breakfast, Baili Jun'ao's injuries had improved considerably, and walking was no longer a problem. The three of them slowly set off. After a night of contemplation, Nangong Ziyan no longer worried about her life or death. Every day she could live was a bonus. She refused to believe that with her intelligence, she would be afraid of those who wanted to use her as a medicinal ingredient. She would poison them first. No cultivation level didn't matter; as long as her brain was sharp enough, she could handle whatever came her way. She, Nangong Ziyan, could still live a carefree life.
"Haotian, we won't be able to find a place to stay even if we walk for another day!" Nangong Ziyan looked around. This narrow path was so narrow that even a carriage couldn't pass through it. There shouldn't be any people around. This Netherworld Continent must be very big! However, she was in a bad mood last night and forgot to ask Haotian many things. He was the ruler of the Netherworld Continent, and she didn't even have time to ask him about the Demon Lord.
"No, it will take another two or three days to reach the town," Bei Ming Haotian replied casually. He had no intention of staying at some shabby inn. He loved camping in the mountains with her, loved the genuine feeling of watching her cook delicious food for him. That made him happier. But now there was someone else getting in his way. Bei Ming Haotian glared at Baili Jun'ao. He could clearly walk on his own, yet he insisted on coming with them. He was truly blind to reason.
Baili Jun'ao knew what Beiming Haotian was thinking. There was a place to stay about two kilometers away, but he deliberately led them along a narrow path. Of course, they wouldn't see anyone if they kept walking like this. He was obviously doing it on purpose.
"Hmm! It's alright! Anyway, this is fine. Let's take it one step at a time and walk from here!" Nangong Ziyan said with a bit of helplessness. She wanted to see how the market outside was different from the one in the South China Sea Glazed Palace. Nangong Ziyan ran and skipped along the way. When she saw wildflowers, she would pick a few and put them in her hair. Her cheerful laughter was infectious to Beiming Haotian and Baili Jun'ao.
"By the way, Young Master Jun, I don't know where you heard what you said last night. I only heard half of it last night. When I learned that a living person was to be used as a medicinal ingredient, I was quite shocked and couldn't accept it for a while. Could you tell me what you didn't finish saying?"
Nangong Ziyan asked frankly, since such rumors had arisen, she had to investigate the truth.
Baili Jun'ao narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected her to ask about this. This was also the purpose of his trip to the Netherworld Continent, but he didn't have time to go to the South China Sea Continent right now.
Bei Ming Haotian gave Baili Jun'ao a warning look, but Baili Jun'ao ignored him. He had come from afar to find out the answer to this matter. He had a premonition that the answer he was looking for was with Nangong Ziyan.
"I've heard that the girl is connected to the South China Sea Glazed Palace. According to reliable sources, the young master of the Eastern Region and his mother witnessed the entire process back then. Now, some people are rushing to the Eastern Region to find out the truth, while others are going to the South China Sea Glazed Palace. There are various conflicting accounts. Some say that no matter who this girl marries, she will bring supreme glory to her husband's family. Therefore, most of the people who came to the South China Sea Glazed Palace this time are young and promising men. In addition, according to the prophecy of Wuguzi of the Qihe Dynasty, this girl can not only eliminate all evil forces in the world, but also serve as a medicinal ingredient. This is why everyone is rushing to the South China Sea Glazed Palace."
"Dongfang Yifei?" Nangong Ziyan lowered her eyes. Could it be that the news came from the mouths of the mother and son? Back then, in order to prevent this news from spreading, her father treated the mother and son as honored guests, and he even readily agreed to her marriage with Dongfang Yifei.
"How did you know that it was Young Master Dongfang and his mother who knew about this?" Nangong Ziyan knew that the source was the mother and son.
"It is said that before the young master of the Eastern Region came to the South China Sea Glazed Palace to propose marriage, he was drinking with some friends. After getting drunk, he blurted out what happened back then. Moreover, two or three days later, someone saw him bringing betrothal gifts to the South China Sea Glazed Palace to propose marriage. So, everyone knows without guessing that the person Dongfang Yifei went to propose to was the daughter of the South China Sea Glazed Palace Master. However, outsiders rarely mention the South China Sea Glazed Palace Master's daughter, and no one knows if he really has a daughter. This is why people from all continents flocked to the South China Sea Glazed Palace to find out the truth."
Baili Jun'ao told her everything he knew, his gentle eyes inadvertently observing the expression on Nangong Ziyan's face.
Bei Ming Haotian forcefully controlled his anger. He should have killed that mother and son back then; he knew they couldn't keep their mouths shut.
Nangong Ziyan ignored Baili Jun'ao's scrutiny and cursed Dongfang Yifei a thousand times in her heart. She thought Dongfang Yifei was like a dung beetle yawning, with a foul mouth.
"Judging from your accent, you don't seem to be a local! You didn't come here for this very reason, did you?"
Nangong Ziyan suddenly looked at Baili Jun'ao with a sweet smile.
When Baili Jun'ao saw Nangong Ziyan's smile, he felt a bad feeling and his heart sank. As the saying goes, it is difficult to lie, but it is even more difficult to cover up a lie. Besides, this is something that everyone wants to know. If he said that he had no improper thoughts, then he would be like a guilty conscience.
"To be honest, I came here for two reasons. First, it's about the Wind and Cloud Tournament. Of course, like everyone else, I'm also just curious."
Nangong Ziyan nodded knowingly. So she had saved a wolf! If the wolf discovered her weakness one day, wouldn't she be swallowed whole?
"Haotian, I can't walk anymore, let's rest for a while! It's so hot, let's have some herbal tea before we go on!"
Nangong Ziyan tugged at Beiming Haotian's arm and acted coquettishly, looking at him with a sweet smile. She was so used to acting coquettishly that she didn't even realize it herself.
A hint of confusion flashed in Bei Ming Haotian's eyes. Tired from walking? Doesn't seem like it! He quickly understood what Nangong Ziyan meant, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
“Alright! Young Master Jun is injured. For your sake, let’s rest for a while!” Bei Ming Haotian said to Baili Jun’ao with a cold and wicked look. Yan’er finally understood.
"Thank you both for your understanding!" Baili Jun'ao bowed and thanked them, but he felt that something was not right, yet it also seemed normal, so he did not think about it too deeply.
-End of this chapter-
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