Chapter 1287: Third Young Lady
Sage Qingjue asked softly.
In front of Xia Liu, he hoped to give him some ease and confidence.
Although the Kunwu Realm is cruel, Xia Liu is not one to be easily crushed; his talent and wisdom are among the top in the younger generation.
"Indeed, since I can't go to the Kunwu Realm in the near future, I can go to Yun Province and learn more about the Murong Family."
Xia Liu was not confident he could persuade the Murong Family to open the passage with mere words.
To enter Kunwu, he'd have to rely on his own ingenuity.
"Indeed, the Murong Family could keep you busy for some time."
Sage Qingjue smiled slightly, "Oh yes, the Murong Family is very special. Within a hundred miles of it, divine sense cannot be used."
"So, that means as long as Daoist Fellow Xia enters that range, even if strong individuals from the Beast Taming Sect come to Huaxia, they won't be able to find Daoist Fellow Xia?"
Liu Hong questioned.
"Hmm? That's what I mean, so I've been advising you to head to the Murong Family in Yun Province quickly."
Sage Qingjue nodded.
If unlucky, the Beast Taming Sect might send strong individuals soon.
Hejing would definitely suffer further harm.
The ensuing great battle would surely shock the world.
At that time, the world would be in chaos, returning to an era of wars, and this land would be ruined.
"Ha! That's quite something; the Murong Family can still do that."
Xia Liu smiled cheerfully, knowing that as long as he was within that range, he wouldn't have to worry about any crises arising.
"But don't celebrate too soon. If permitted by the Murong Family, within that domain, spell search can be conducted."
"This means it depends on fate. If the Beast Taming Sect has a very good relationship with the Murong Family, then going there would be walking into a trap."
That's what Liu Hong thought.
He didn't want to see such an outcome.
"No need to worry about that, the responsibility of the Murong Family is significant. Although they have contact with the Kunwu Realm, I've never heard of them being particularly close with any power."
Sage Qingjue shared his knowledge.
Hoping Xia Liu wouldn't worry about this.
"In that case, I have no concerns."
Xia Liu nodded with a smile, knowing that as long as the Murong Family wasn't close with the Beast Taming Sect, he didn't have to worry.
"Before I leave, what I can do for the two seniors is just this much."
Xia Liu took a few steps back, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.
"Junior Brother Xia, don't do this, it makes it difficult for me."
"Yes, Daoist Fellow Xia, we understand your intentions."
Qingjue and Liu Hong exchanged glances, each seeing the bitterness in the other's eyes.
"Ha! I'll be careful in the future!"
Xia Liu laughed heartily, and the Flowing Fire Sword spun and flew out.
"Take care on your journey!"
"Understood!"
The sound echoed as Xia Liu transformed into a red vastness, disappearing into the distant horizon.
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Yun Province, with clear skies and no clouds, Li City stands as the most bustling city aside from the capital.
Finance and industry thrive in this city.
Skyscrapers rise tall, and in late autumn, the roadside trees show the most beautiful scenes of the four seasons.
Walking on streets full of yellow and red fallen leaves, Xia Liu pondered how to enter the Murong Family.
The Murong Family is situated at the border of Li City.
It's also the border of Yun Province, beyond which lies the Southern Country.
Being in such a location, the Murong Family is both peaceful and not peaceful.
However, its unique location prevents many from approaching.
Whether from Huaxia or the Southern Country.
They all greatly fear the grand Morning City located in the mountains and forests.
The Murong Family is about thirty kilometers from the suburbs.
These thirty kilometers are uninhabited, full of land and barren mountains.
Due to its proximity to the border.
In recent years, there have been many military activities erupting in the Southern Country.
So, ordinary people generally avoid approaching the border.
If one were accidentally hit by stray bullets, it would be extremely unlucky.
Xia Liu's clothing became tattered from walking through the forests.
He stayed in the city for three days.
Despite his efforts, he didn't manage to gather any information about the Murong Family.
Regarding this family hidden in the woods, many advised him.
Do not approach it at all costs.
It might cost him his life.
Xia Liu naturally understood their feelings of awe.
Just like now with Osmanthus Village, it's rare for anyone to enter.
As time goes by and more people know about it, it turns into a myth.
As he got closer to the Murong Family, Xia Liu found his divine sense suppressed.
Unable to extend beyond a hundred meters.
The spiritual energy, however, was not affected.
Since suppressed, Xia Liu simply used a secret technique, concealing all his cultivation-related aspects.
As long as he didn't use spiritual energy, without Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation, no one could see his strength.
Thus, should he enter the Murong Family by chance, no one would discover his identity.
After all, Foundation Establishment Late Stage is a realm of myths, possibly even the Kunwu Realm lacks Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators.
Thus, Xia Liu felt no fear.
Carefully, with a wary heart, Xia Liu walked through the mountains and fields.
The closer he got, the more clearly he sensed a mysterious force.
This force seemed to suppress the abilities of cultivators.
Though unsure of its mysterious arcane presence.
Yet Xia Liu did not touch it.
Neither daring to reveal his divine sense nor spiritual energy.
After days of stops and starts.
Xia Liu's face showed more marks of weariness and disappointment.
His clothes were even more worn out.
Upon entering the Murong Family's territory, he realized he might have walked into an array.
As for the accuracy of this suspicion, he couldn't be certain.
Because he couldn't release his divine sense.
Perhaps many eyes were watching him from the shadows.
Regardless, he had to keep going.
Eating wild fruits when hungry, or at least pretending to be hungry.
Normal people need to eat.
Now, he couldn't have any trace of a cultivator's demeanor.
His short hair became messily tied atop his head, which Xia Liu ignored.
Climbing over hill after hill.
Soon, a lake appeared amidst the mountains.
The lake wasn't large, but the water was incredibly clear.
Without spiritual energy, this lake would never be so beautiful.
His guess was correct; he should be nearing the Morning City of the Murong Family!
With an exhausted face, Xia Liu disguised himself well.
He dragged his heavy body, finally reaching the lake after half a day of effort.
Facing this crystal-clear lake, he pondered for a while, then went to the lakeside, scooping up the water to wash his oily face.
Unsatisfied, Xia Liu took a step forward, casually heading into the lake with his clothes on.
Soon, the water reached over his neck and mouth.
Just when he was entirely submerged, a sudden scream rang out from somewhere in the forest.
"Ah! Third Miss, is that person trying to commit suicide?"
It was a girl in plain clothes, about fifteen or sixteen years old, who spoke.
Though her figure was upright and graceful, she still bore the innocence of a little girl.
"Seems so, how foolish, he looks quite handsome, why would he want to end his life?"