Another World: The Failed Magician

It had been ten days since the Grand Elder's passing. Although a somber atmosphere still permeated the Qingxin Sword Sect, the sect was visibly recovering its vitality with the return of some disciples and elders. In the spacious training ground, an elder could be seen leading many disciples in sword practice.

At this moment, in a teahouse some distance from the Qingxin Sword Sect, a storyteller is passionately recounting the story of the demon Li Mingxu.

As the teacher recounted the scene where the Qingxin Sword Sect members finally slew the demon, the people in the teahouse cheered loudly.

By this time, news of the demon's slaying had spread throughout the southern border of the Eastern Dragon Empire. Shops near the Qingxin Sword Sect, which had previously kept their doors closed, reopened, and the once lifeless streets were revitalized.

In a corner of the teahouse, a young man dressed in clothes that were completely different from the others was sitting.

Just then, a middle-aged man walked into the teahouse. He spotted the boy immediately and went straight to where the boy was sitting, ordering a pot of tea from the waiter.

Upon seeing the man, the young man said impatiently, "Chairman Zhang! What are your demands? Can't you just tell me directly? Why are you dragging this out for so long? Do you think I'm the kind of person who looks like I have nothing better to do?"

Zhang Yu glanced at Lu Xuan and said, "Aren't you one too?"

At this point, the storyteller had already moved on to the next story.

Lu Xuan's attention was clearly drawn to it as well.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yu said, "It's because we needed to prepare. That's why we were delayed a bit."

"No, you need to prepare even to say something? You prepared for ten days? You're really something. Don't you know what the Eastern Dragon Empire is like now? In a few days, the Zhenbei Army and the Zhennan Army will probably really start fighting. What kind of trouble will happen then? I won't be able to leave. I will definitely come to you for refuge." Lu Xuan said irritably.

"If you insist on seeking refuge here, that's not out of the question. Besides, the Zhenbei Army and the Zhennan Army are unlikely to fight each other," Zhang Yu replied.

Hearing this, Lu Xuan clearly became interested: "Judging from what you said, Chairman Zhang, it seems you know some other information."

"I do know some things, but unfortunately I can't really tell you."

"Don't tell me not to keep me in suspense. Okay, enough of that nonsense, so what is your final request? After preparing for so many days, I'm still quite curious."

"Let's put this matter aside for now. There's something I've been wanting to ask you."

"No, Chairman Zhang, why are you making such a fuss?" Lu Xuan said impatiently.

"What I mean is, are you planning to leave the Eastern Dragon Empire alone?"

"Otherwise what? Do you expect me to bring you along?"

Zhang Yu gave Lu Xuan a deep look and then said, "I remember Dean White's task for you was to bring someone back, right?"

Lu Xuan rolled his eyes at Zhang Yu and said, "Given the current situation, what mission are you still talking to me about? I really don't understand you people. Is being a riddle solver so enjoyable? It's like you're being asked to die if I say a few more words. I must have been out of my mind to accept this bizarre mission."

"It's alright. At least this mission is pretty good for you, isn't it?"

"Which eye of yours saw that this mission was good for me?"

Zhang Yu glanced at Lu Xuan and said, "At least you look much better now than when I first saw you, half-dead."

"You talk as if you know everything." Lu Xuan replied slowly, his eyes fixed on the storyteller on the stage.

"In fact, we are essentially the same kind of people."

Surprisingly, Lu Xuan did not refute these words.

Seeing Lu Xuan remain silent, Zhang Yu continued, "Let me put it another way, you really don't want to bring someone back with you?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan finally shifted his gaze from the storyteller.

"President Zhang, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Just then, a figure in pure white entered the small teahouse.

Some people then turned their attention to the entrance of the teahouse and gradually stopped.

The newcomer was a young woman dressed in a pure white robe. She had waist-length, jet-black hair and the lean, muscular physique typical of a martial artist. Her stunningly beautiful face, coupled with her pure and innocent eyes, and a long sword at her waist, left those who saw her at first glance somewhat astonished.

However, the fact that her chest was completely flat made everyone feel a little regretful, otherwise they would really think that she was a celestial maiden descended to earth.

However, Lu Xuan's expression suddenly became somewhat unnatural after seeing the girl. He looked at Zhang Yu, who was sitting opposite him with a smile on his lips, and whispered, "Do you think she could hear what we were just saying, given a martial arts master's hearing?"

"What do you think? How could you not hear me, boy? Stop deceiving yourself."

"Can't you just tell me directly?"

"Didn't I give you a hint?" Zhang Yu said with a smile.

Li Mengyu walked straight toward the two of them, but when she saw Lu Xuan, her little face pouted and her eyes held a hint of resentment.

Seeing Li Mengyu like this, Lu Xuan felt a little guilty. He didn't even dare to look Li Mengyu in the eye.

Seeing the two of them like this, Zhang Yu couldn't help but smile.

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Lu Xuan, my request is that you take Xiao Mengyu with you on your way back to the Loca Federation. Is that alright?"

"This... I'm sure there won't be any problems on my end." As he spoke, Lu Xuan glanced cautiously at Li Mengyu.

After hearing Lu Xuan's words, Li Mengyu's pouting face slowly returned to normal.

"Do I have the right to choose? How could I dare to refuse?" Lu Xuan thought to himself.

Thinking of this, Lu Xuan gave Zhang Yu a somewhat unfriendly look.

Seeing Lu Xuan looking over, Zhang Yu smiled and said, "What's wrong? Are you dissatisfied? Don't force yourself."

"No, no, how could that be? Chairman Zhang, I'm so grateful to you."

"I think so too. After all, Meng'er is so beautiful, and she has such a good and innocent personality. She also has feelings for you. Tell me, what man in the world could resist her!"

Upon hearing Zhang Yu's words, Li Mengyu lowered her head shyly, not daring to meet Lu Xuan's gaze. A delicate blush quietly crept onto her cheeks.

Whether it was Lu Xuan's imagination or not, he vaguely sensed a wisp of steam rising from Li Mengyu's head.

Zhang Yu looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Alright, since neither of you has any objections, let's pack our things and prepare to set sail for the Loca Federation!"