Fairy bestows immortality

Xiangwu looked surprised and said, "This news shouldn't be common knowledge. This humble monk paid a price to get this information from a young female friend."

Upon hearing this, Su Yun frowned.

Female friends?

Could this guy have learned this from Ding Qian'er of the Human Desire Sect?

He shook his head and said, "If you can get the stone carving, then come and talk about exchanging it with me."

Upon hearing this, Xiangwu mumbled incoherently while eating, "Alright, I didn't expect you to already know this news. I've been showing off in front of you this time."

Su Yun shook his head helplessly, having originally thought he could get some useful information.

Turn your head and look outside to enjoy the scenery and change your mood.

Behind the attic, there are green hills and clear waters.

Ahead lay a network of streets.

He relaxed while drinking.

I was still thinking about the news about Mingyuan Ancient City, and maybe I really should make a trip there.

But at that moment, I felt something was wrong, as if someone was watching me from the shadows.

I turned my head and looked at the street ahead.

He didn't notice anything unusual among the passing cultivators.

"Illusion?"

Su Yun frowned slightly.

There are too many people here, and quite a few more in the distance. His divine sense cannot detect places that far away.

Just as he was thinking, he heard conversations coming from the table next to him.

"Did you know? One of the mid-level alchemists of the Fourth Valley Master seems to have been trying to refine high-level pills, but he has failed every time."

"Of course I've heard about it. Some time ago, they even issued a notice to collect some treasures that enhance spiritual senses obtained from the wasteland."

"But it seems useless. Who wouldn't keep such a treasure for themselves?"

"That's right. But I heard that the alchemist had previously discovered that someone in the wasteland had obtained Soul Wood, but in the end, for some reason, he failed to get it."

"Yes, it seems they haven't given up yet, and have been secretly sending people to search the Five Valleys..."

Su Yun hadn't paid much attention to what the others were saying at first, but the more he listened, the more surprised he became.

Could this be referring to Dao Xuan?

An alchemist unable to refine high-level pills... heard news of finding Soul Wood some time ago... then missed out... and has been secretly searching ever since...

Who else could this be but Dao Xuan?!

Recalling the feeling of being stared at just now, he immediately sensed something was wrong.

Without saying a word, she stood up and said, "You continue eating, I'm leaving first."

After saying that, he left the restaurant without looking back.

Xiangwu was left standing there somewhat bewildered, and before he could even call out, Su Yun had already left.

So, he paid for this meal?

……

Outside, Su Yun rode his white horse and headed towards the edge of the fourth valley.

"Is Dao Xuan actually a distinguished alchemist and guest of the Fourth Valley Master?"

Su Yun's expression turned serious.

He had no idea about this before, otherwise he would never have come in his true form so easily; he would have at least used the Hundred Appearances Technique to change his appearance to be on the safe side.

"Leave quickly, don't stay any longer, lest they come looking for you."

Dao Xuan had come to his door to buy his Soul Wood before, but he hadn't encountered him for a long time since he left alone, which made him somewhat careless now.

This Dao Xuan was equally secretive, and Su Yun couldn't tell whether what the other party said before was true or false. It was very likely that he had been following him all along, but just didn't say it outright!

Riding the white horse, they galloped along the road.

Finally, we arrived at the border area between the fourth and fifth valleys.

However, at that moment, two figures appeared not far away and blocked his path.

"Shut up!"

He pulled the white horse back and glanced at the two of them.

It was clear that both of them were at the third level of the Qi Sea realm.

He asked, "Who are you?"

A cultivator on the left said, "The Fourth Valley, a subordinate of Dao Xuan Alchemist."

"Please do not leave the Fourth Valley for the time being, our alchemist wishes to see you."

"Please come with us."

The two men were very confident, believing they were more than capable of stopping Su Yun, and they seemed ready to capture him if Su Yun disagreed.