Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 396 Heading to the Northern Sea: Crisis Approaches!

Granny Lan glared at Li Qingyuan with annoyance, but reluctantly agreed to continue helping.

However, this time she was clearly less attentive than before. She was perfunctory when exploring several cities, her eyes were unfocused, and her divine sense only swept over them casually.

Fortunately, no unusual events or dangers occurred along the way, and the group continued to teleport for two days before finally returning to Yunxi City.

The journey was smooth and uneventful, and Li Qingyuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, secretly pondering to herself:

"It seems that the Yu family has been temporarily intimidated by Jing Yichun and dares not make any rash moves, which is good news."

Granny Lan had been holding back a lot of complaints all the way.

She felt like an old mule, constantly being ordered around by Li Qingyuan, who kept releasing his divine sense until she was exhausted.

But in reality, releasing one's divine sense was not a big deal for her; she was already used to it.

But the main culprit behind her complaints and anger was that old ox.

Along the way, Old Ox's mouth was like a machine gun, chattering non-stop, and he even deliberately picked on Granny Lan's sore spots.

It teased Granny Lan for a moment:

"Oh, old woman, are you getting too old? You can't even do such a small thing properly. You might as well go home and retire."

Then, in a sarcastic tone, he said:

"Look at your investigation, it's like you didn't investigate at all. If there's any real danger, we'll all be in big trouble because of you."

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Granny Lan was furious when she heard this; the veins on her face bulged, and she almost "blew her temper" several times!

She rolled up her sleeves, glared angrily, and shouted that she was going to beat up the old ox and show him what she was capable of.

But each time, Su Yaoyue swiftly stopped her, pulling Lan Mama along while persuading her:

"Granny, don't be angry. He just has a sharp tongue, but he's not a bad person. Please don't take it to heart."

Although Granny Lan was still indignant, she could only suppress her anger for Su Yaoyue's sake.

Li Qingyuan, however, knew exactly what was going on.

He knew that Old Ox was just trying to get revenge for Lan Mama because she had always treated him coldly and had a terrible attitude towards him.

However, Li Qingyuan could understand Granny Lan's feelings.

In Granny Lan's eyes, Su Yaoyue was like a beautiful and delicate young lady from a noble family, while he was just a rough boy from the mountains.

This is like a well-behaved young lady from a noble family being "tricked" by a seemingly unreliable country boy!

As an elder, it's only natural that she would be worried and try her best to stop it.

Although Li Qingyuan understood Granny Lan's actions, he did not agree with them.

Thirty years to Hedong, thirty years to Hexi!

Who can say for sure that the boy from back then might one day become a powerful emperor, commanding the utmost respect and worship?

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Yunxi City.

Thanks to its perfect distance from the Northern Sea, it has become an ideal stop for many cultivators on their way to the Grand Ceremony of Myriad Treasures.

With the Wanbao Grand Ceremony approaching, there is less than a month to go.

This once peaceful and tranquil city has once again witnessed an unprecedented surge of activity and prosperity.

At the city gate, cultivators poured in like a tide.

They were either dressed in magnificent robes, exuding a powerful aura;

Or they carry various magical treasures, shimmering with multicolored light;

Or they ride on rare and exotic beasts, looking majestic and awe-inspiring, attracting the attention of passersby.

The streets and alleys within the city were bustling with activity.

Shops lined both sides of the street, displaying a dazzling array of rare treasures, elixirs, magical artifacts, and talismans.

The cries of vendors and the bargaining of monks echoed throughout the city.

The restaurants and teahouses were filled with cultivators from all over the world.

They sat in small groups, discussing the rare treasures that might appear at the Wanbao Grand Ceremony;

Or perhaps one can sit quietly alone in a corner, sipping fine wine, contemplating the opportunities and challenges to come.

The entire city of Yunxi was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, as a grand carnival was about to begin.

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After entering Yunxi City, Li Qingyuan and his group went straight to a rather large restaurant.

The restaurant is elegantly decorated, with a spacious and bright main hall. The tables and chairs are arranged neatly, and the walls are decorated with landscape paintings...

They booked several superior rooms and began to rest briefly in the restaurant.

At this time, there were still five days before the Wanbao Grand Ceremony officially began, and everyone felt that it would be perfectly feasible to rest for two days before heading there.

After all, they had been traveling day and night for two days straight, and their bodies and minds were exhausted.

Li Qingyuan walked into her room, gently closed the door, and let out a long sigh of relief.

He walked to the window, opened it, and looked out at the bustling street, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

A moment later, he turned around and went back to the bedside, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes to rest, and began to regulate his breathing.

Let your tired body and mind relax and recover during this short rest.

The others also returned to their rooms, each relaxing in their own way to prepare for the upcoming Wanbao Grand Ceremony.

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Two days later.

Li Qingyuan and his group were fully prepared and set off for the Northern Sea.

Because the journey to the Northern Sea is not very long, no teleportation array has been set up.

The group used their aerial agility to soar into the sky like nimble birds.

Looking out, streaks of light shimmered in the sky.

Other cultivators either rode on swords, the swords flashing with a sharp, cold light beneath their feet, like silver dragons soaring through the air.

They might ride various flying magical artifacts, some resembling flying boats, radiating a soft light as they move freely through the clouds and mist.

Some resemble lotus flowers, swirling and blooming with colorful halos, a truly magnificent sight.

All the cultivators, filled with anticipation for the Grand Ceremony of Myriad Treasures, headed straight for the Northern Sea like rivers flowing into the sea.

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Li Qingyuan and Su Yaoyue each wielded their swords, soaring side by side through the sky.

A gentle breeze caressed their hair, bringing a touch of coolness.

Li Qingyuan's lips curled up slightly, her eyes full of laughter, as she shared some interesting anecdotes with Su Yaoyue.

When they got to the most interesting part, the two couldn't help but look at each other and burst into laughter.

Su Yaoyue nestled happily beside Li Qingyuan, occasionally responding softly with a gentle voice that was as melodious as heavenly music.

Everyone else was the same, their faces beaming with relaxed joy, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility in the vast sky.

But at this moment, Granny Lan, who should have been the one to relax and be lazy, looked serious and her brows were furrowed.

Ever since entering Yunxi City, she had a vague feeling that an invisible eye was watching them from the shadows.

The subtle feeling of being watched made her extremely uncomfortable.

She had secretly investigated many times, but found no suspicious traces. The mysterious aura had vanished without a trace, like a ghost.

But now, not long after leaving Yunxi City, the feeling of being followed has surged back into my heart like a tide.

She was immediately certain that someone was following them!

But Granny Lan did not reveal it; instead, she cautiously spread her divine sense outwards like a spider web.

They left no stone unturned, determined to find the stalker hiding in the shadows.

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After flying for a full hour, Granny Lan finally caught a glimpse of that unusual aura.

She sensed the strength and direction of that aura, and her eyes instantly turned icy cold, as if they could pierce through the void.

At the same time, she immediately used telepathy to speak to Su Yaoyue in a low and serious voice:

"Miss, someone is following us. Please take care of yourself. I'll go and meet him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Granny Lan moved like lightning, transforming into a streak of light and swiftly rushing off in one direction.

Her speed was astonishing; she disappeared from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

Upon hearing this, Su Yaoyue immediately stopped and hovered in mid-air.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with worry as she stared intently in the direction where Granny Lan had left.

Seeing her stop and then noticing that Granny Lan's figure had disappeared, Li Qingyuan immediately understood and thought to herself:

"The Yu family did indeed make a move!"

In an instant, Li Qingyuan's eyes turned cold as he scanned his surroundings like a cold star, trying to catch a trace of the enemy in the air.

The old ox stood beside him, its large, bell-like eyes glaring fiercely at its surroundings.

However, unlike Li Qingyuan, it was eager to fight, its fur standing on end, its fighting spirit burning fiercely.

They seem eager to engage in a life-or-death battle with the enemy!

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