Then Junyu took out a spirit stone and handed it to the stall owner, saying, "I'll buy this mask."
"Thank you, sir. Please come again next time." The stall owner accepted the gift with a smile.
"Ayan, there are jewelry shops ahead, let's go take a look." Junyu pulled Ruan Xiyan along again.
She wasn't given a chance to speak or argue back.
And so, the two of them spent most of the day shopping and bought a whole bunch of random things.
"Ayan, did you have fun today?" The two strolled slowly back to the inn.
Ruan Xiyan sighed softly, "I haven't done anything productive all day. I wonder how Qiqi and the others are doing with their investigation."
Jun Yu gently patted Ruan Xiyan's head and said earnestly, "Ayan, there's no end to the missions. Since we're here, we should take the time to explore and enjoy ourselves."
"Didn't Ayan have a good time shopping today?"
Ruan Xiyan pursed her lips. She had spent the whole day with Junyu and felt incredibly relaxed and at ease. She hadn't been this happy in a long time.
"Let's go back to the inn and meet up," Ruan Xiyan said, changing the subject.
Jun Yu chuckled lightly, "Stubborn Ayan."
Inside the inn.
When the two of them returned to the room, Yu Qiqi and Lin Muze had already come back.
Yu Qiqi winked at Ruan Xiyan with a smile and teased, "Sister Yan, how come you came back with Senior Brother Jun?"
"We met by chance on the road. By the way, did you have any success today?" Ruan Xiyan asked.
Yu Qiqi shook her head, "I haven't found anything on my end."
Lin Muze looked at Ruan Xiyan and said, "Sister Yan, there's nothing unusual about Jinrong City."
"However, I heard that a very important person came to Jinrong City the day before yesterday, and the city lord personally went to receive him."
A thoughtful look appeared in Ruan Xiyan's eyes. She glanced around the room. "Where's Wanwan? Hasn't she come back yet?"
"No, we clearly agreed that we would meet back at the inn at Shenshi (3-5 PM) regardless of the outcome of the investigation, but it's getting dark and Wanwan still hasn't returned."
Yu Qiqi asked worriedly, "Sister Yan, I hope Wanwan didn't get into trouble like those disciples from the Ice Feather Palace?"
"Don't overthink it. Maybe something's holding you back," Ruan Xiyan said calmly, hoping it wasn't what she thought.
"Yes, Sister Yan is right. Wanwan carries a signal flare. Even if she encounters danger, she will release the signal flare to notify us in time."
Ruan Xiyan's eyes narrowed, fearing that Wanwan had encountered a formidable enemy who wouldn't even give her a chance to send a signal flare.
"You all continue to wait for Wanwan at the inn, I'll go out and look for her," Ruan Xiyan said.
She followed the direction of Wanwan's investigation, hoping to find some clues.
"Sister Yan, I'll go with you."
"No need, I'll be right back. The inn needs someone there so that we won't miss each other if Wanwan suddenly comes back."
Yu Qiqi thought Ruan Xiyan's words made sense and agreed, "Okay then."
Jun Yu naturally followed Ruan Xiyan out of the inn.
She followed the direction Luo Wanyin was investigating in the city, while simultaneously spreading her mental energy in all directions, not missing any subtle details that were difficult to detect.
When she reached a corner alley, Ruan Xiyan suddenly stopped.
"Ayan, have you discovered something?"
Ruan Xiyan squatted down at the corner of the alley. The inconspicuous weeds growing at the corner had all withered because they had been infected with toxins.
“It’s Wanwan.” Ruan Xiyan said solemnly.
It's likely that Wanwan had a fight here before, leaving behind some residual toxins in the air, causing the surrounding weeds to lose their vitality.
The source of these toxins is directly related to Wanwan's body of countless poisons.
“This toxin is so potent; it comes from the Body of Ten Thousand Poisons,” Jun Yu said slowly.
Ruan Xiyan did not refute, for Jun Yu came from a higher level of the continent and was naturally knowledgeable.
His unique constitution, characterized by the "body of ten thousand poisons," could not possibly be hidden from him.
“Wanwan is indeed a body susceptible to all poisons, but I hope you can keep this a secret.” Ruan Xiyan looked at Jun Yu.
After all, this is Wanwan's private matter, and it seems that she has no intention of revealing it at the moment.
"Don't worry, Ayan, I'm not interested in other people's affairs, and I won't say anything more," Jun Yu replied. "I just didn't expect that there would be a Body of Ten Thousand Poisons on this mortal continent."
The Body of Ten Thousand Poisons is extremely domineering; if used properly, its potential for strength and future is limitless.
However, the appearance of a body afflicted with ten thousand poisons on this lower level of the continent is tantamount to a sign of an early death.
“Let’s go back to the inn first. I think I know where Wanwan is.” A glint flashed in Ruan Xiyan’s eyes. Her worst fears had come true.
As soon as Ruan Xiyan stepped into the inn, Yu Qiqi came to greet her.
"Sister Yan, Wanwan hasn't returned yet. Do you have any leads?"
“Let’s talk as we walk,” Ruan Xiyan said, looking at Yu Qiqi and the others.
Without asking why, they followed Ruan Xiyan without hesitation.
On the way, Ruan Xiyan explained to them, "Wanwan is in trouble. If I'm not mistaken, she should have fallen into the hands of the Qin family in the city."
"The Qin family? Why did they take Wanwan away?"
"It's a long story, but in short, Wanwan had a grudge against the Qin family before. Presumably, when Wanwan went out to investigate, she was accidentally discovered by the Qin family."
"So we're heading to the Qin family now?" Lin Muze asked.
Ruan Xiyan nodded, "Yes."
"Sister Yan, should we just force our way in? Shouldn't we discuss the plan more carefully? After all, this is the territory of the Holy Martial Dynasty. If things get out of hand, it might be difficult to get out of here."
"Moreover, it is said that the important figure who came to Jinrong City has not yet left."
"There's no time to discuss it. I've already inquired. The Qin family head's strength is at the sixth level of the Great Perfection Realm. He can be killed!" Ruan Xiyan said coldly.
Wanwan had just told her about her past experiences.
If she were captured by the Qin family, who knows what kind of torture and punishment she would suffer? The longer she was delayed, the more unforeseen changes might occur.
She said she wouldn't face this alone this time, and she meant it!
“Sister Yan is right. Since they are our enemies, Wanwan will definitely have a hard time if she falls into their hands. We must rescue Wanwan as soon as possible.”
"At worst, we can just abandon the mission and go straight back to Ice Feather Palace. I don't believe the people of the Holy Martial Dynasty would go against Ice Feather Palace for the sake of the Qin family," Yu Qiqi said angrily.
"Lin Muze, if you don't dare to go, stay at the inn and wait for us to come back."
"What a joke! Do you think I'm someone who's afraid of death? Wanwan is my friend too. We can even kill the Snow Monster King, so what's a Qin family?"
"Besides, for my friends, I'd be willing to venture into any danger, even a dragon's den or a tiger's lair."
"You've got some conscience, kid. I wasn't wrong about you," Yu Qiqi snorted.
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