Don't run away!
Yan Tianhua traveled alone from the moment she appeared until now, traversing the desolate mountains and wilderness alone. There was no one else on the road, and very few small animals in the mountains.
The maze-like structure of Danxin Peak is meticulously crafted, with the outer layer supported by the magical powers of three elders, and the inner illusions as smooth and precise as a polished blade. Countless disciples have entered, but only a handful have emerged; sometimes, the maze is even referred to as a deadly weapon of mistaken identity.
It was Liu Wushuang who managed to suppress the maze. To this day, the maze remains preserved by Danxin Peak.
Regarding the preservation of the maze at Danxin Peak, opinions differ among the other two peaks. However, in terms of acceptance by the other two peaks, it is as if Wuqing Dao cannot do without a barrier and Fuxuan Peak cannot do without a peak-suppressing array.
No peak can be without protective measures. Luo Shu disregards kinship and old friendships, but cares for the common people, grieves for himself, and is ruthless.
The Ruthless Path is a fair and accurate assessment of Danxin Peak.
Yan Tianhua crossed another hill and saw a small house with black smoke billowing from it. He gripped his sword tightly and approached to examine it. He pushed open the door and went inside; the house was empty.
Who is it—?
Suddenly, a sound of air being scraped rang out, and Yan Tianhua nimbly dodged the attack.
The opponent was quite skilled and had a strong sense of self-preservation. After realizing that the person in front of him was not someone to be trifled with, he decisively abandoned the attack and fled without hesitation.
Yan Tianhua was not about to let the clues slip away, so he quickly gave chase.
In terms of skill, Yan Tianhua is superior; in terms of lightness skill and escape technique, this young man wearing a bamboo hat is the "top dog" when it comes to running away.
Yan Tianhua followed him at a distance that was neither too close nor too far. The boy in the bamboo hat in the distance wore a mask of pain, and his body looked as if it were covered in dirt. He wanted to keep his distance but couldn't. If he got too close, Yan Tianhua's Uncrossing Sword would strike him again.
"I can't take it anymore—hey, big brother over there, please have mercy on me and let me go. I'm just a petty thief, I came here to grab my things, I never expected to find this big brother here. Please let me go, okay? This is really an accident, a huge accident. Believe me, I won't lie."
Yan Tianhua smiled and asked, "Young man in the straw hat, what are you taking?"
The boy wearing the straw hat immediately lost his temper upon hearing Yan Tianhua's question. "My things are my privacy. Do you think I can easily tell you that? Even though I'm just a petty thief, I still have professional ethics. Do you think you can know what I took? I won't tell you. Go ahead and beat me if you dare."
The boy in the straw hat was either running or on his way to run. He tried several times to shake off Yan Tianhua, but the other party seemed to be a talisman master who could foresee the future.
Liu Linfeng's eyes lit up and then dimmed several times.
The last few times, he gritted his teeth and said, "You forced me to do this!"
Yan Tianhua was surprised when he heard this, and then he gently stroked the Uncrossing Sword.
However, at this moment, the Uncrossing Sword was completely oblivious to its master's hints, and its entire being was in a state of high agitation.
Even Bu Dujian sounded excitedly impatient: "Finally, I can fight those petty thieves!"
Recite its name: "This sword has a spirit, loves war, delights in battle, and its name cannot be crossed."
As a result, the so-called "petty thief" ran even faster.
Uncrossing Sword: "...Coward!"
The Uncrossing Sword was practically steaming, even though it doesn't actually emit smoke.
Yan Tianhua had anticipated this and sped up to catch up.
He waited to see where this ragged young man, carrying a large bamboo basket and known as "Little Thief," was going to hide from Yan Tianhua, the "Great Killer."
Who knows, we might just discover an interesting place?
...
Half a day later, they returned to the foot of the desolate mountain. This foot of the mountain was quite far from Yan Tianhua's initial location.
Yan Tianhua did the calculations and then paused.
"If it weren't for this boy, he wouldn't be going in the right direction at all."
Ultimately, he hadn't even asked what Yan Tianhua wanted. Yan Tianhua was just a boy with no ill intentions; at most, he would only give him a lesson. But human nature is inherently evil, and the boy, having already formed a prejudice, simply went along with it.
Liu Linfeng disappeared into the bustling crowd in the blink of an eye.
Yan Tianhua watched his effortless movements and remarked, "Looks like you're a regular here."
He strolled slowly down the street, where traffic and people were bustling about. The last time he had been to such a lively place was more than a decade ago.
He wondered to himself, "What time is it here?"
He randomly grabbed an old woman; her hair was a mix of black and white, but her eyes held a certain spirit. He asked softly, "How many years has this been?"
But her voice had a unique hoarseness, "Fifteen years in Shimizu."
Then, looking him up and down, Yan Tianhua seemed to have seen similar scenes before. If she wasn't mistaken, her next words would be—"Young man, how old are you? Have you ever been married? My daughter is as beautiful as a flower, and I think you are also dashing and charming. You would be a perfect match for my daughter! Good things come in pairs!"
"Young master, how old are you? Have you ever been married...?"
Yan Tianhua smiled but remained silent.
Seeing that the person in front of her showed no interest whatsoever, the old woman wisely shut her mouth.
They subsequently parted ways.
Yan Tianhua chose the largest restaurant to gather information. Chunfeng Restaurant was known for its opulent atmosphere; the waiters, though seemingly respectable, were actually there to assess people. Yan Tianhua, dressed in an air of otherworldly elegance, easily slipped inside. The waiters immediately began promoting their signature dishes and serving tea and water.
Yan Tianhua booked a private room. She held a bag of silver twirling on her finger.
Don't ask, the answer is that it was stolen from a "petty thief".
He sat in the private room, looking down at the passersby from the second floor. The waiter beside him had already noticed the silver coins that the guest was casually playing with, and his eyes were filled with laughter as he spoke.
"Guest, these are our restaurant's signature dishes. Do you see anything you'd like? And this is our restaurant's signature wine..." Yan Tianhua suddenly saw a familiar figure.
He paused for a moment, then said casually, "Give me a few pots of the finest tea, the rest to be determined."
...
The servant hurriedly replied, "Alright, sir, please wait a moment!"
After saying that, he turned around to order.
Yan Tianhua stared at the man's figure as he walked into the steamed bun shop.
——
Chi Wangyue's initial location is a wealthy royal mansion. He is a young master about to be married, dressed in a bright red wedding robe.
His maids and guards surrounded him, and the entire palace was draped in red silk. They all smiled and said, "Young Master, congratulations on your wedding."
On the surface, Chi Wangyue appeared calm and collected, but inside she was in turmoil. "What is this? It's one thing for him to get married, but isn't he the young master himself? No, normally, for a wedding, you drug the person and tie them to the bed first, right?"
"Has the world gone mad, or have I gone mad?"
Without thinking twice, Chi Wangyue decided to flee first. However, since he didn't know the way and it differed from his secret plan, he decided to stay there for a few days. He changed into the clothes of one of his subordinates, tied him to the bed, and used him as a shield. It was Chi Wangyue's first time hitting someone, and he didn't hold back, so the person was at least unconscious for half an hour.
He then jumped over the wall and escaped.
It was Chi Wangyue's first time walking through a market, and he felt a sense of novelty. But before long, he got hungry. So he simply went into a steamed bun shop.
Just then, Yan Tianhua, who was looking at the scenery upstairs, was watching him intently.
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