Traveling through the Immortal Realm: Starting from Becoming a Top-Level Furnace Cauldron

"What!?"

Lu Yuguan cried out in horror.

Bai Xiao was not surprised to see him so surprised. It was obvious that he had already prepared himself mentally.

"We escaped from the siege of the contaminated entities and were about to continue chasing the two black-robed demon cultivators when one of them suddenly sprouted insectoid limbs and transformed into a monster that was neither human nor ghost."

"Those two demon cultivators worked together to break up the team. I wanted to protect Bai Ming first, but I was outmatched."

"The black-robed demon cultivator was at least at the Jindan stage. I had no time to prepare myself and fainted after being ambushed."

"When I woke up, I was the only one left around."

The room fell into a deathly silence. Although only a few words were exchanged, no one knew the danger that lay within.

Lu Yuguan pressed on, "So Bai Ming..."

"He should have been arrested as well." Bai Xiao fell silent after saying this.

Chang Yun noticed that the atmosphere was not right, and quickly added: "There is nothing else at the scene, so at least there is a possibility of survival."

Chen Xian also nodded and said, "Yes, Bai Mingfu is a very lucky person. There is no way he would suffer."

"Bai Ming has just reached the Foundation Establishment stage. If anything goes wrong..." Bai Xiao clenched his hands tightly and said, "I won't be able to see my father again."

"No, Bai Ming is definitely still alive." Lu Yuguan said firmly, "He is smarter than anyone else and will never be bullied!"

For some reason, the face of garlic sauce suddenly appeared in Lu Yuguan's mind.

I wonder if that guy is okay?

Bai Xiao looked at Chang Yun, and the two looked at each other for a moment, as if they were both looking for a topic to talk about.

"Thank you for your kindness, young lady. I thank you on behalf of my third brother—"

As Bai Xiao said this, he was about to get out of bed and kneel down. Lu Yuguan and Chen Xian hurried forward to support him.

"Big brother!"

"General Bai!"

Chang Yun did not refuse Bai Xiao's kneeling thanks. She pursed her lips, turned around and instructed the maid outside the door: "Arrange an empty room for the two young masters to rest, and prepare some food."

"Yes." The maid responded.

"The demon cultivators will definitely take action for what happened today," Chang Yun sighed. "Since the cause and effect have been established, I'll consider it a good deed. Tomorrow, I'll send someone to escort you out of the city."

Bai Xiao wanted to say something, but seeing Chang Yun's resolute attitude, he had no choice but to shut up.

"Thank you, sister!" Lu Yuguan said gratefully.

"By the way, have you ever seen a young man dressed as a prince?" Chen Xian suddenly asked.

Lu Yuguan slapped his forehead. He was so excited to see Bai Xiao that he almost forgot the most important thing.

"Prince?" Chang Yun frowned and said, "Yiluo City is such a small place, and there has been no relevant news recently. It seems that the person you are looking for is not there."

These words put several people in trouble again.

There is no news of Li Chongjiu in Yiluo City. Could it be that the two evil cultivators have taken him to some other place?

"wrong."

Bai Xiao suddenly spoke.

"What's wrong, brother?" Lu Yuguan asked in confusion.

"When I met those two demon cultivators, they clearly did not carry any captives, and the place where we fought was some distance away from Yiluo." Bai Xiao thought.

"Could it be that they abducted the Ninth Prince and then came back?" Chen Xian asked tentatively.

"Impossible! If they were carrying hostages, they wouldn't have had time to turn back and set an ambush on the way, even if they were running at full speed," Bai Xiao said in shock, a sudden flash of insight in his eyes. "Is there a possibility that they didn't even come to Nanzhou?"

"You didn't come to Nanzhou!?"

Lu Yuguan stared with his eyes wide open, and Chen Xian also looked horrified.

If Bai Xiao's guess was correct, then all their ideas were wrong!

Chen Xian took out a map from his arms, unfolded it and spread it on the ground.

"If we don't go west, then we can only go north or south," Lu Yuguan said, gesturing with his hands as he looked at the symbols on the map. "To the south, there are the Longhua Kingdom's garrison troops, and other generals stationed there. They can't possibly enter Nanzhou directly!"

Several people looked at each other and expressed their agreement. Bai Xiao took a deep breath and stared at the most dangerous place.

"So, in the end, there's only one path that works—"

"Go north."

"Fallen Desire Stone Forest."

Those two demon cultivators are still in the southern border!

That is to say...

Li Chongjiu and others were not kidnapped at all, but were hidden in the deep forest by the evil cultivators.

"Now it all makes sense," Bai Xiao said through gritted teeth, "As long as they go north instead of west, they will still have time to return."

"The so-called ambush is nothing more than a pretext to confuse us!"

After some explanation, Lu Yuguan and Chen Xian suddenly understood. No wonder they had never seen any trace of demonic cultivators from Taocheng to Yiluo.

"Miss, time is running out and we can't stay here any longer. Please prepare the carriage as soon as possible. I will remember this kindness forever!" Bai Xiao said quickly.

"It's too late." Chang Yun shook her head.

Bai Xiao: "Why?"

Chang Yun slowly said, "Those present today are all high-level demon cultivators. If I'm guessing correctly, all the city gates have been sealed."

"How could this be?" Bai Xiao was stunned.

"There will be a slave carriage going to another country tomorrow morning. You should follow the carriage." Chang Yun said.

"But……"

Bai Xiao was still hesitant, so Lu Yuguan could only comfort him, "Brother, this is the best solution. If that Jindan-stage demon general finds us, we won't be able to defeat her even if we join forces."

Chen Xian also nodded in agreement, "Brother Lu is right. A little impatience can ruin a big plan. Let's get some rest for the night."

Bai Xiao looked at the two of them and sighed helplessly, "That's the only way." After that, he nodded apologetically to Chang Yun in shame.

"Your injury hasn't healed yet. Lie down and rest. The medicine is already being boiled."

As Chang Yun spoke, she then instructed the maid to take Lu Yuguan and Chen Xian to an empty room to rest. After the two of them left, only Chang Yun and Bai Xiao were left in the room.

After a while, the waitress brought in the boiled medicine.

"Leave it there and close the door."

"Yes."

The medicine soup was steaming hot and had an indescribable fragrance.

Chang Yun held the medicine bowl in her left hand and the spoon in her right hand. She scooped up the liquid medicine and blew air slowly with her vermilion lips.

"Thank you, Miss Chang."

Bai Xiao half-raised himself and said gratefully.

Chang Yun didn't say anything, but fed him the medicine spoonful by spoonful. When the bowl was empty, she slowly said, "Bai Xiao?"

"It's me." Bai Xiao nodded.

"I see."

Chang Yun put the bowl and spoon aside, then sat on the edge of the bed and gently took off her outer clothes.

"Miss Chang, what are you doing?"

Bai Xiao was startled and quickly shrank inward.

"Collecting rent." Chang Yun said lazily.

Bai Xiao: "But...but!"

Chang Yun: "This is my room."

"I'll...I'll be out right away!" Bai Xiao immediately prepared to get out of bed, but Chang Yun pushed him back.

"Just lie down and don't move." Chang Yun said in fake anger.

Bai Xiao was stunned and looked at her innocently.

"I brought you back because you looked good at first," Chang Yun raised her finger and poked his chin. "I didn't expect I'd find such a treasure."

"Miss Chang, what do you mean?" Bai Xiao was puzzled.

Chang Yun glanced at him with disdain and said, "That's right. When General Bai was unconscious, he probably didn't understand anything."

Bai Xiao:?

"Mr. Bai, you must promise me," Chang Yun bit her lip and said, "If one day you can wipe out the demon cultivators, you must come back to rescue Yi Luo."

"Miss Chang..."

"You have to promise me first." Chang Yun straddled him and looked straight into his eyes.

"I would do the same thing without you telling me," Bai Xiao stammered, "I understand the principle, but why are you taking off your clothes?"

Chang Yun frowned slightly, pulled down the curtain and tied it around Bai Xiao's face, covering his eyes.

"Why do you care so much?"

"Just lie down."