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In Nu Lang's group, his power reigns supreme, having just broken through to the Vital Energy Realm, with his internal energy in a restless state. This realm of warriors is the most prone to anger, easily swayed by emotions. The other seven or eight people are mostly at the Body Tempering Stage, with a few at the Origin Opening Stage, but their strength is not particularly high, relying more on their numbers.

Nu Lang had heard of Yang Kai's abilities, so he didn't pay much attention to him. The woman beside Yang Kai, however, seemed formidable at first glance.

Upon further thought, Nu Lang believed the woman might not be as formidable as she seemed; after all, she appeared quite young, and none of the renowned disciples of High Heaven Pavilion matched her description.

Moreover, if she were truly powerful, why would she need to purchase a horse? At a certain level of cultivation, one's own speed would surpass that of a horse.

With this thought, Nu Lang put his concerns to rest.

Little did he know, Xia Ning Chang had chosen to buy a horse merely to accommodate Yang Kai. After all, Yang Kai was only at the fourth layer of the Origin Opening Stage, so how fast could he possibly travel?

The disciples of Wind and Rain Tower quickly prepared themselves and followed the hoofprints in pursuit.

Yang Kai and Xia Ning Chang were also galloping on horseback, unaware that two groups were trailing them with ill intentions.

Although Xia Ning Chang was quite skilled, she hadn't yet developed her Divine Sense, so she couldn't perceive the movements around them over a large area.

The two of them traveled in silence, with Xia Ning Chang leading the way and Yang Kai close behind. Their horses galloped tirelessly, one following the other.

It wasn't until nightfall that they found a spot near a water source to rest and build a fire.

They took out the food they had bought from Ume Town and ate a little, then sat by the campfire to rest.

After a day of traveling together, Yang Kai had come to understand the temperament of his senior sister. She was timid and shy; her ears would redden after saying just a few words, and she spoke softly and gently, as if she had no temper at all.

With her personality, Yang Kai didn't want to start a conversation and risk scaring her.

Since the day he discovered the mysteries of the Indomitable Golden Body and comprehended the mysterious martial skill of Indomitable Will, Yang Kai noticed a change in the True Yang Secret Art.

When operating the True Yang Secret Art in a yang-rich environment, he could absorb the yang energy and condense it into yang liquid.

In the absence of yang energy, he could still operate the True Yang Secret Art, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which would then be refined by his True Yang energy and absorbed by the Indomitable Golden Body.

The constraints of his training environment disappeared instantly. This was incredibly good news for Yang Kai.

After three days of continuous travel, they finally arrived at a small town a thousand miles away from High Heaven Pavilion. They left their horses at a stable and found an inn to rest.

According to Xia Ning Chang, they wouldn't need horses for the rest of the journey since they would be entering the mountains where horses couldn't go.

In the dead of night, the inn was quiet.

Yang Kai and Xia Ning Chang stayed in adjacent rooms, both lit by dim lights. Yang Kai was meditating and cultivating, while Xia Ning Chang was lost in thought.

During the three days they had traveled together, they had barely spoken ten words. Xia Ning Chang felt quite awkward. After all, she had come to ask for his help, but she had been so distant. It was somewhat unreasonable.

Yet, every time she wanted to talk to him, she couldn't muster the courage. She was used to secretly observing him from a distance, but now that they were face-to-face, she didn't know what to do.

Moreover, this junior brother seemed to be a man of few words. Would her approaching him for conversation annoy him?

While Xia Ning Chang was deep in thought, the two other groups at the inn were quietly observing the situation.

In one of the guest rooms, Long Hui and a group of elites from the Blood Battle Gang sat in the dim candlelight, which cast twisted shadows on Long Hui's face.

The Blood Battle Gang had followed the lead, albeit a bit late, but they had finally caught up that day.

After a moment of silence, Long Hui suddenly asked, "Hall Master Wen, when should we make our move? Yang Kai is staying in this very inn. With your skills, capturing him shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Wen Fei Chen, a middle-aged man at the fifth layer of the True Element Realm, was a hall master of the Blood Battle Gang. Because Long Hui had accurate information, he sought help from skilled fighters to ensure the capture of Xia Ning Chang.

Aside from Wen Fei Chen, their group consisted of several skilled experts at the Separation and Reunion Realm, numbering about six or seven. It was evident that Long Hui was leaving nothing to chance.

Wen Fei Chen smiled and said, "Young Master Long, if you wish for me to act now, that's not a problem. Although this is a small town, with my skills, dealing with them would be easy, without alerting others or leaving any trace."

"What are we waiting for then?" Long Hui's expression brightened. "Yang Kai must die, and the woman must be captured. She's said to be a peerless beauty. Since he dared to covet my woman, I'll use his own tactics against him and show him what it feels like to have someone covet his woman."

Understanding Long Hui's nature, Wen Fei Chen was unfazed and simply replied, "But has Young Master Long considered why they have traveled a thousand miles to this place?"

"Why?" Long Hui asked in a deep voice.

Wen Fei Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "I believe they have their own reasons for this journey. Perhaps... they plan to enter Black Wind Mountain to search for some rare treasures!"

Long Hui frowned, "What does that have to do with us? There are many treasures in Black Wind Mountain, but not everyone who enters finds them."

Wen Fei Chen shook his head, "Young Master Long, you're mistaken. They could have entered Black Wind Mountain from High Heaven Pavilion, but they chose to travel a thousand miles to stop here. If I'm not mistaken, they plan to enter the mountain from here. Their purpose is so clear, which means they know exactly what they're looking for and are certain to find it. If we quietly follow behind them, once they find the treasure..."

Wen Fei Chen's meticulous observation and sharp analysis were indeed those of a seasoned veteran.

Long Hui's eyes lit up, "Then we can strike and seize it!"

Wen Fei Chen smiled, "Precisely, Young Master Long. However, if you're eager to claim the beauty, I can act tonight and will not disappoint you."

Long Hui hesitated, his expression uncertain.

Sensing the moment, Wen Fei Chen added, "But if we wait a few more days, not only will you have the beauty, but you could also possess the treasure. Just imagine, if they go through all the trouble to find the treasure, only for us to snatch it away, wouldn't that infuriate Yang Kai?"

Hearing this, Long Hui's indecision immediately turned to determination. "Alright, since they can't run far, let Yang Kai live a few more days. We'll reap the rewards of their labor!"

Wen Fei Chen chuckled softly, "Young Master Long's patience and wisdom are truly admirable. I'm impressed."

"Ha ha, Hall Master Wen, you flatter me," Long Hui replied, clearly pleased with the compliment.