92. Yun Yun - "Why So Quick Today?"

High above Eagle City.

"Are you really not coming with me?" Chen Xuan turned his head to ask.

"No," Yun Yun stood mid-air, making it clear she had no intention of following him.

So Chen Xuan had to go alone.

Meanwhile, in the backyard of the Eagle Martial Dojo, a tall, slender woman dressed in a slightly tight outfit accentuated her curvaceous figure. Especially as she bent over, the curve of her rounded hips stretched the fabric enticingly.

At that moment, she sat on a large stone, her face full of worry. The gray stone stood out sharply against her fair, long legs.

Suddenly, the air in front of her rippled.

A figure appeared out of nowhere.

When she saw who it was, Jiang Xue's tense expression instantly brightened, and joy filled her face.

"Brother Xuan!" She threw herself into Chen Xuan's arms, as if afraid he might slip away again.

Surrounded by her fragrance and her soft embrace, Chen Xuan patted her head. "Xue’er, I've come to say goodbye."

"What? You're leaving?" Hearing the word "goodbye," Jiang Xue hugged him tighter.

"Yes, but I don't have a set destination."

"Then… can you take me with you?"

"This trip will be dangerous, so I can't bring you this time." Chen Xuan shook his head, gently declining her request.

Jiang Xue felt a hint of disappointment but was also happy. At least she mattered to him.

They stood embracing in the courtyard for a long while. Finally, Chen Xuan took out a storage pouch and placed it in her hand.

"This pouch has all the pills and martial arts techniques you'll need, with detailed instructions inside," he said, lifting her chin gently. "If you ever need help, find Mo Jingtian. He’ll be there for you."

"Alright." Seeing his serious expression, Jiang Xue nodded firmly.

She gazed up at him with shining eyes, then stood on her toes and pressed her soft lips to his cheek. He lowered his head in response, and then…

The two were swept away, and time passed without them noticing.

As evening approached, Chen Xuan finally left the Eagle Martial Dojo under Jiang Xue’s reluctant gaze, witthout knowing when he might return.

"Back already? Why so quick today?" Yun Yun stood on the city wall, her face showing a hint of surprise.

"Quick?" Chen Xuan paused, "It's already been the whole afternoon!"

Yun Yun raised an eyebrow and said slyly, "Yesterday, you took all night."

Chen Xuan: "..."

Yun Yun smirked. "Well? Am I wrong?"

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. Let's go," he said, not wanting to argue.

There’s a saying, after all: reasoning with a woman is a fool's errand—your logic will always be effortlessly countered.

Yun Yun asked, "Where to next?"

"The Great Desolate Ancient Monument," he replied.

Chen Xuan and Yun Yun then headed toward the Great Desolate Ancient Monument in the Great Desolate Region.

Meanwhile, near the ancient stele in the desolate plains, a graceful young woman in a golden dress was directing a group of people, who were busy digging for something.

Her flawless face glistened with beads of sweat, which, along with her golden attire, only added to her allure.

This was Mu Qianqian, the famed enchantress of the Great Desolate Region, known for her natural charm that could captivate anyone with a mere glance or smile.

At that moment, a middle-aged man appeared beside her. "Qianqian, how is it going?"

"Father, we've had over a thousand people digging for days, but we still haven’t found anything valuable," Mu Qianqian replied, a hint of disappointment in her charming, blossom-like eyes.

Her long lashes fluttered, casting an alluring gaze that made the young men nearby feel a rush of excitement.

Mu Lei frowned. "Keep digging."

"Father, could it be that person tricked us?"

"Impossible. That man in black claimed he found a valuable treasure here," Mu Lei said confidently, insisting that there must be something precious near the ancient Monument.

After all, this location had once been home to the famed Great Desolate Sect thousands of years ago. A place of such significance surely had treasures hidden within.

"But we’ve been digging for so long, and there’s nothing here but black soil," Mu Qianqian muttered, disheartened.

"Teng Sha once obtained a rare treasure here—why not me?" Mu Lei said after a moment of thought. "Dig another hundred feet down. If we still find nothing, we’ll leave."

Just then, a shout came from below.

"Master, come quickly! We’ve found something!"

Overjoyed, Mu Lei grabbed Mu Qianqian and jumped down into the excavation site.

"Look, Master! This seems to be an extraordinary find!" said one of the powerful cultivators, pointing proudly at the object in front of him.

Mu Lei took a closer look. The item was jet black, with strange patterns etched across its surface, and faint traces of black mist emanated from it, giving off an eerie, ominous aura.

"Dig it out!" Mu Lei ordered.

"Father, I have a bad feeling about this. Maybe we should leave it alone," Mu Qianqian said, feeling a chill of foreboding.

"Don’t worry. I’ll handle it," Mu Lei replied, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. He was determined to seize this opportunity.

Several strong cultivators carefully dug around the black stone, as Mu Lei had instructed. By nightfall, the entire piece was exposed. Then, suddenly—

Crack.

The stone fractured.

Mu Lei: "?"

Mu Qianqian: "??"

Everyone else: "!!"

In the next instant, an evil black mist burst out from the stone. A sinister hissing sound filled the air as the mist spread, swallowing the closest people instantly. They were consumed so swiftly they didn’t even have time to scream, merging into the dark fog.

Seeing this, Mu Lei’s face turned pale. He grabbed Mu Qianqian and ran, deeply regretting that he hadn’t heeded her warning.

Behind them, an ominous voice called out, "Heh heh… thank you for releasing me. As a reward, I’ll use you to replenish my strength!"

The black mist, radiating a terrifying evil aura, began to coalesce into a shadowy figure, pursuing them relentlessly.