Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

Back then, Xue Yao was fighting outside Meixiang with a man in black who came to ask for Hong Feng'er. However, when the battle was in full swing and the outcome was still undecided, the other party suddenly retreated and escaped before Xue Yao could prepare. He disappeared without a trace, as if melting into the air.

Xueyao thought of Hong Feng'er and walked quickly towards the small house on the left side of the yard, but there was no trace of Hong Feng'er.

The voice in my memory sounded again——

"Is there something wrong, Yaoyao?" Yun Duoduo saw that she looked thoughtful as soon as she entered the room, with a frown on her face and a lot on her mind, so she walked up to her and asked with concern.

"Hong Feng'er is missing." Xue Yao felt helpless.

"Ah, he's gone? I've been guarding the gate of the yard, but I didn't see anyone coming in!" Yun Duoduo was very surprised.

"Yes, it seems that there is someone else besides those challengers today."

Someone else? At that time, Xue Yao had never thought of the young man in white. After all, he was a patient, the kind who was unconscious.

Who could it be? She just couldn't figure it out.

So many years, so many years!

Back then, she had thought that perhaps the challenger had suddenly left because he learned that Hong Feng'er had been abducted. But then she felt that this was unlikely, as he had been fighting fiercely with her the entire time.

Xueyao, you're so stupid! You didn't think of it before, and when he left without saying goodbye, you didn't even think of it. Stupid! So stupid! Xueyao roared in her heart, and for a moment, all kinds of feelings flooded her heart.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Xueyao knew that no matter how much she blamed herself, it would be useless now.

After settling down at the Xiankelai Inn, Xueyao and Bai Yichen decided to go to the city to get some information. They knew that the best way to get the latest news about the city was to go to the tavern and the market.

"Let's act separately, this way it will be more efficient." Bai Yichen suggested.

Xueyao nodded, knowing that Bai Yichen's suggestion was wise. So, they decided to split into two groups, one led by Xueyao and the other by Bai Yichen.

Xueyao, along with Yun Duoduo, Suxin, Xiaolin'er, and Xueyu, walked into the city's bustling market. The streets were lined with stalls of all kinds, offering a dazzling array of goods. Vendors enthusiastically solicited passersby, their cries of hawking echoing in the air.

Xueyao and her group walked through the crowd, carefully observing each stall, trying to find some valuable information. Yun Duoduo and Su Xin showed great interest in the various exquisite ornaments and fabrics, while Xueyu had a special liking for the stalls selling various rare and exotic animals.

"Yaoyao, look at this!" Yun Duoduo excitedly picked up a crystal clear necklace, which was inlaid with a gem that emitted a faint glow.

Xue Yao smiled slightly and said, "If you like it, buy it. It's a rare opportunity to go out, so don't be too restrained."

Su Xin was picking some herbs nearby. She was well versed in pharmacology and hoped to find some rare medicinal herbs. Xiao Lin Er, on the other hand, was fascinated by the various food stalls, sampling various delicious snacks from time to time.

Xueyao searched the crowd for clues. She knew this city held many secrets. Suddenly, her eyes fell on a mysterious stall displaying ancient books and scrolls.

She walked forward and picked up a yellowed old book with the words "The Secret History of Cloud City" written on the cover. Xue Yao's heart moved, thinking that this might help her solve some of the doubts in her heart.

"Boss, how much is this book?" Xue Yao asked.

The stall owner was an old man with a wrinkled face. He raised his head, looked at Xue Yao with cloudy eyes, and said slowly: "This is a precious ancient book, and it is very expensive."

Xue Yao smiled slightly and said, "As long as the book is genuine, the price is not a problem."

The old man nodded and quoted a price. Xue Yao didn't bargain, but paid directly and put the ancient book into her sleeve. She knew that this book might reveal some of the mysteries of Cloud City.

After wandering around the market for a while, Xueyao decided to meet up with Bai Yichen to share the information they had gathered. They agreed on a location, and Xueyao led the group there.

In a quiet teahouse, Bai Yichen was already waiting there. He saw Xue Yao and her group and came over with a smile.

"Xueyao, have you found anything?" Bai Yichen asked.

Xue Yao nodded, took out the ancient book from her sleeve, and said, "Perhaps this book contains some of the answers we need."

Bai Yichen took the ancient book and began to flip through it. Xue Yao then told him what she had seen and heard in the market. The two of them discussed while flipping through the contents of the ancient book.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the teahouse. Xueyao and Bai Yichen looked at each other, and something in their hearts moved.

Knowing that this might not be an ordinary noise, they quickly stood up and walked out of the teahouse.

A crowd gathered on the street, buzzing with discussion. Xue Yao and Bai Yichen squeezed into the crowd and found a man lying on the ground, his face pale and seemingly seriously injured. Several yamen runners in official uniforms stood nearby, trying to maintain order.

"What happened?" Xue Yao asked a bystander.

"I heard that someone suddenly collapsed nearby, as if he had been poisoned," the passerby replied.

Xue Yao and Bai Yichen exchanged a glance, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts. They knew this might be related to the strange events in Yuncheng they were investigating.

"Let's go and take a look." Xue Yao said to Bai Yichen.

The two approached the fallen man and found that his breathing was weak and his pulse was extremely slow. Xue Yao took out a pill from her sleeve and carefully fed it to the man.

"This pill can temporarily relieve his symptoms, but to completely detoxify him, we still need to find an antidote," Xue Yao said.

Bai Yichen nodded and scanned the surroundings, trying to find a clue. Suddenly, his eyes fell on a man in black, who was hurriedly leaving the crowd.

"That person seems a little suspicious." Bai Yichen whispered to Xue Yao.

Xue Yao followed Bai Yichen's gaze and felt something in her heart. She knew that perhaps this man in black was the key they were looking for.

"Let's follow and see." Xue Yao said.

The two men quickly left the crowd and quietly followed the man in black. The man in black seemed unaware that he was being followed and walked straight into a secluded alley.

Xue Yao and Bai Yichen exchanged a glance, their suspicions confirmed. They cautiously followed in, only to discover a tightly closed door at the end of the alley.

The man in black walked up to the door and knocked gently three times. The door slowly opened, revealing a crack. He quickly slipped in, and the door closed behind him. Xue Yao and Bai Yichen exchanged a glance, a hint of determination in their eyes.

"It seems we have found some clues." Bai Yichen said in a low voice.

"That's right, but we have to be careful." Xue Yao warned, "There may be a bigger conspiracy behind this."

The two decided to move quickly and found themselves in a dimly lit room.