Urban God-level Youth

Wei Xianyun nodded: "I will strive to cultivate diligently."

Qin Hao stepped onto the Transmission Array, waved his hand, and in a flash of light, his figure vanished within the array.

Soon, Wei Hanxian also left with Wei Xianyun.

Qin Hao traveled eastward using the Transmission Arrays. He planned to seek traces of the Butian Sect on the Eastern Continent. If he couldn't find anything, he would return to immerse himself in cultivation, striving to improve his strength and ascend to the Immortal Realm, where he could search in the Xingyue Palace.

...

Six days later, Qin Hao had moved far from Xingyue Palace, nearing the eastern territory of Central Continent.

Aotian Dynasty, Ningyang City.

Ningyang City was located at the eastern border of Aotian Dynasty, a frontier city of the dynasty. One more transmission would take him into the territory of another dynasty.

That noon, Qin Hao emerged from the Transmission Array; he had been using the arrays continuously for several days and decided to eat lunch and take a rest before continuing his journey.

He found an inn near the Transmission Array that was bustling with people. Being a border city, the flow of people here was greater than in other inland cities.

"Young Master, are you here to eat or stay?" a server asked with a smile as Qin Hao approached.

Qin Hao: "Bring your signature dishes, and a jar of your finest wine."

"Alright, Young Master, please wait a moment."

Soon, the signature dishes and wine Qin Hao ordered arrived—over a dozen dishes, each a specialty of the inn, exquisitely delicious.

Qin Hao poured himself a cup of wine and began eating and drinking.

Just then, a figure approached his table, and a clear, pleasant voice rang out: "Why is Young Master Haotian drinking alone?"

Upon hearing the voice, Qin Hao looked up, and his gaze slightly changed upon seeing the person's face.

Because the person standing next to him was none other than the top prodigy of Xingyue Palace, Bai Lingjia.

Qin Hao spoke: "Is Miss Ling Jia following me?"

Bai Lingjia smiled gracefully and elegantly sat across from Qin Hao.

Qin Hao's mind raced. Could she know I'm the one who infiltrated? How did she know I was here? Even he didn't know where he would stop along the way; how could she know?

Could she have placed a Divine Sense mark on me?

Bai Lingjia poured herself a cup of wine: "Young Master Haotian, I toast to you."

Qin Hao picked up his cup and drank, then put it down, looking at Bai Lingjia with a faint smile: "Miss Bai, what is your purpose in following me?"

Bai Lingjia gazed at him with her watery eyes: "Young Master Haotian should know very well who you were looking for when you disguised yourself as me to infiltrate Soaring Dragon Peak."

Qin Hao: "You've found out; I was looking for someone."

"Who? What is your relationship with that girl?" Bai Lingjia asked curiously.

Qin Hao: "I'm afraid I cannot disclose that; it's my personal matter."

Bai Lingjia: "You should know that sneaking into Xingyue Palace privately shows disdain for our prestige. If I tell the Palace Master, what do you think your fate will be?"

"Miss Bai can inform your Palace Master as you wish."

Bai Lingjia: "Do you think we at Xingyue Palace dare not act because of Wei Hanxian? Although she is strong, Xingyue Palace is not weak."

"I know Xingyue Palace is strong, with powerful forces even in the Immortal Realm," Qin Hao replied with detachment, looking at her.

Bai Lingjia's eyes flashed with insight at his words: "Young Master Haotian seems to know quite a lot, but that's no secret; the top forces on Central Continent are aware."

Qin Hao: "Miss Bai is surely not here just because I infiltrated Soaring Dragon Peak?"

Bai Lingjia nodded slightly: "I want to know what your relationship is with the David Dynasty."

Qin Hao chuckled lightly: "I'm the son-in-law of the David Dynasty; a few months ago, I became a Dao companion of their princess."

Bai Lingjia's expression froze: "The woman beside Wei Hanxian is truly a beauty; you are indeed well-matched."

"What? Does Miss Bai wish to express interest in me? If that's true, I must disappoint. I have no feelings for you," Qin Hao said unabashedly.

Bai Lingjia's demeanor remained unchanged, as if she hadn't heard him: "I am quite curious about which force Young Master Haotian belongs to."

Qin Hao: "A mere Loose Cultivator, with no sect or power to speak of."

...

Soon, Qin Hao finished his meal, settled the bill, and headed outside, with Bai Lingjia quickly following.

Qin Hao turned to look at her: "Does Miss Bai have further business?"

"No," Bai Lingjia replied casually.

Qin Hao: "Then why is Miss Bai still following me?"

"Following you? Does Young Master Haotian think everyone walking toward the Transmission Array is following you?"

Qin Hao was momentarily speechless, hurriedly stepping onto the Transmission Array, with Bai Lingjia joining him. Light flickered as Qin Hao appeared in another Transmission Array, with Bai Lingjia standing beside him.

Five days later, Qin Hao had reached the far eastern side of Central Continent. Beyond the city lay the unbounded wilderness, and crossing the infinite wasteland would reach the Eastern Continent.

Emerging from the Transmission Array, Qin Hao looked at Bai Lingjia beside him, and Bai Lingjia looked back at him.

"Are you heading to the Eastern Continent too?" Qin Hao asked, puzzled.

Bai Lingjia: "Indeed, is Young Master Haotian also going? What a coincidence. How about we travel together? At least we can look out for one another."

Qin Hao was perplexed as to Bai Lingjia's intentions: "I'd rather not; I'm not very familiar with Miss Bai."

After speaking, he summoned his chariot pulled by four Unihorn Pegasus Beasts, appearing in low air. Qin Hao flew inside, and after a moment's hesitation, Bai Lingjia joined him.

Bai Lingjia: "Don't rush, Young Master Haotian. There's a matter I'd like to discuss with you."

With a calm expression, Qin Hao started the chariot, and the four Unihorn Pegasus Beasts instantly soared, leaving the city and heading towards the infinite wilderness.

Along the way, Qin Hao asked Bai Lingjia: "What does Miss Bai wish to discuss?"

Bai Lingjia: "Before discussing, may I ask why Young Master Haotian is going to the Eastern Continent? Searching for someone?"

Qin Hao pondered for a moment and replied: "Indeed, searching for someone, but I must first find the remnants of Butian Sect to see if it still exists."

Bai Lingjia was startled by his words: "Butian Sect? Why are you looking for Butian Sect?"

Qin Hao: "Searching for someone!"

Bai Lingjia fell silent, contemplating his words. After a long pause, she spoke: "There's no need to search; you won't find any traces there."

Qin Hao's eyes gleamed at her words: "Does Miss Bai know something?"

Bai Lingjia: "Now let me tell you my matter. I want to join forces with Young Master Haotian to explore an ancient relic deep within the Sea of Death east of the Eastern Continent. What is Young Master Haotian's opinion?"