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"This was probably something from last month, it's a bit far off, and I heard it by accident, can't remember the looks of the two martial artists," the old fisherman frowned, thought for a moment, then shook his head and said.

"Hmm!"

Ye Tianchen nodded. Although he didn't get any useful information from the old fisherman, he knew that the Earth is now like a storm brewing, the entire Martial Arts World's situation is evolving and changing. For some powerful lineages and strong cultivation sects left on Earth, they are all thinking that their primary task is to acquire the fragments of the ancient transmission array. If they can collect all three fragments and recombine them to restart the array, it's undoubtedly akin to holding a treasure gate that can open and close at will. Whichever sect reconstructs the ancient transmission array will be like holding the first-hand information from the Martial Arts World outside, and any benefits can be obtained ahead of others, which is crucial for some powerful lineages. Should a new era of cultivation truly descend, strengthening their sect's lineage is the foremost task!

It seems that the third fragment of the ancient transmission array is indeed within this Penglai Ancient Martial World. However, the Blood Killing Organization is deeply hidden. Back when Tianshuang calculated desperately, she was attacked by the strong assassins of the Blood Killing Organization. If Ye Tianchen hadn't reacted quickly, using the "Holy Heaven Prison" to protect her, Tianshuang could have been killed. But the information that Tianshuang desperately calculated that day was that the Blood Killing Organization was located on "Penglai Fairy Island", in a very rundown small village. That's their headquarters, the base of the Blood Killing Organization on Earth. Finding this rundown small village is genuinely difficult, and this Penglai Ancient Martial World isn't too big or too small. If one blindly searches village by village like this, it might take years without finding it, and even if found, how to prove this is the headquarters of the Blood Killing Organization? These are two very difficult tasks in front of Ye Tianchen.

"Right, I remember now, at the time one martial artist mentioned a name that seemed like a family name, something like...what was it, Gudu...the Gudu family, yes, that's the name, these two martial artists should be disciples of the Gudu family!" the old fisherman finally affirmed.

"Gudu family?" Ye Tianchen asked with a frown.

"It should be a cultivation family; I've never heard of it!" Xiao Ling shook her head and said.

"I haven't heard of this family's situation either!" The old fisherman expressed his inability to explain.

Ye Tianchen smiled and said, "Having the name of the family is enough, if it is truly a cultivation family, I just need to find some martial artists to inquire about, perhaps this Gudu family holds information on the ancient transmission array fragments, I must make a trip!"

"Why don't you two come with me to the marketplace tomorrow, that place is the only marketplace in the entire Penglai Ancient Martial World and where many mortals and martial artists gather. Places with lots of people are the easiest to gather information. Moreover, I need to go there to sell fish and exchange for some daily supplies!" The old fisherman suggested.

"Alright, that's decided then; I haven't been to that marketplace for a long time, it's been ten years since I last went, back when mother was still around..." Xiao Ling said sadly at this point.

"Don't think too much about it, tomorrow in the marketplace there'll surely be lots of delicious food and fun things, I'll make sure you have them all, alright?" Ye Tianchen said, smiling at Xiao Ling.

"Great, you heard him, old elder, if this guy tries to cheat, you'll back me up, okay?" Xiao Ling chuckled and said.

That afternoon, Ye Tianchen was busy building two bamboo huts in this bamboo forest. For him, a martial artist, using divine skills to build one or two houses is an easy task. However, Xiao Ling, this mischievous little girl, had many demands, causing Ye Tianchen to be busy all afternoon, and only finished building the two bamboo huts when it got dark.

Xiao Ling walked to the middle of the two bamboo huts, looked around, then said, "It's decided, I'll live in the left one!"

"Hmm? Didn't you say you wanted to live in the right one?" Ye Tianchen asked a bit speechlessly.

"I don't want to live in the right one now because I feel like I can't see the stars at night there, so I'll live in the left one, the view is wider!" Xiao Ling chuckled and said.

"Then all your demands were for the right one..." Ye Tianchen said, somewhat annoyed.

"What's the problem with that? I want you to live comfortably, isn't that okay?" Xiao Ling shrugged, completely ignoring Ye Tianchen, and ran into the left bamboo hut to appreciate it. Ye Tianchen really had no way to deal with this mischievous little girl, so he could only shake his head and walk into the right bamboo hut.

After dinner, Ye Tianchen, the old fisherman, and Xiao Ling chatted for a while. They were all tired from the day's work and had to get up early to go to town the next day, so they went to bed early. The night passed uneventfully, and it was very quiet and peaceful here, with no sense of danger.

However, what Ye Tianchen and the others didn't know was that when they were all asleep, a group of Dragon Whisker Fish swam out from the small pond in the courtyard. Among them was a particularly extraordinary Dragon Whisker Fish, not very large, but extremely petite. Its aura was one that commanded respect, and even the other large Dragon Whisker Fish made way for it. All the Dragon Whisker Fish gradually swam to the surface, opening their mouths, and seemed to be breathing in the essence of the stars high in the sky. At the same time, they exuded waves of spiritual energy, nourishing the entire bamboo forest…

In the early morning, the old fisherman got up. When Ye Tianchen woke up, he found that the lazy Xiao Ling was still asleep. He went to knock on Xiao Ling's door, knocking for about an hour, before the sleepy girl opened the door, looking at Ye Tianchen with dissatisfaction and saying: "Hey, why are you knocking so early in the morning? Can't a person sleep?"

"Hmm? Looks like you don't want to go to town, so I'll go with the old man, and you can stay here!" Ye Tianchen said with annoyance, giving Xiao Ling a look. This little girl was too much, not tidying her up a bit wouldn't do, or else she'd always be causing trouble!

"Hey, I didn't say that I wouldn't go, wait for me, I'll be ready soon!" Xiao Ling came to her senses and quickly shouted to Ye Tianchen, who was leaving.

Ye Tianchen didn't respond to Xiao Ling and walked ahead. Xiao Ling became anxious and quickly ran back to her bamboo house to freshen up. In no time, she was ready and dashed out of her room like an elf. When Xiao Ling came out, the old fisherman and Ye Tianchen were already about to set off. Xiao Ling rushed over and said: "You big jerk, trying to leave me behind, that's impossible, we can go now!"

"How can I walk with you grabbing one of my arms?" Ye Tianchen asked calmly, glancing at Xiao Ling.

"Hmm? Aren't we going to town using Qi Manipulation Flight?" Xiao Ling asked confusedly.

"Who told you we'd be using Qi Manipulation Flight to go to town? The old man is getting up in age, it's not suitable for him to use it. We're planning to walk; it's not very far, only about a three-hour walk…" Ye Tianchen said seriously.

"What? Three-hour walk? Isn't that far?" Xiao Ling rolled her eyes at Ye Tianchen, asking.

"That's your issue. You don't have to come along!"

After speaking, Ye Tianchen walked ahead, carrying a large bamboo basket filled with fish that the old fisherman had caught. Ye Tianchen, since he was going along, obviously had to carry it.

"You big jerk, you're too much!" Xiao Ling pouted her cute little mouth, shouting fiercely at Ye Tianchen's back.

"Let's go, it's not that far. We can chat along the way, and we'll be there!" the old fisherman said with a smile as he followed Ye Tianchen.

Leaving Xiao Ling alone, standing at the edge of the courtyard, watching Ye Tianchen and the old fisherman walk further and further away. Eventually, she gritted her teeth, determined not to let it go, and decided she must prove herself and go to town. Besides, there were so many delicious foods tempting her, Xiao Ling had to make the trek.

Along the way, Ye Tianchen and the old fisherman chatted, and every time they walked a certain distance, they would stop to rest. It wasn't that Ye Tianchen was tired, nor the old fisherman, but because Xiao Ling had fallen behind until she was out of sight. Ye Tianchen and the old fisherman stopped solely to wait for Xiao Ling, nothing else. Fortunately, there was no rush; according to the old fisherman, they could reach town by noon, which was when it was most crowded. By evening, there weren't many people left, as many martial artists had to return to their sects and families, and the ordinary people lived in their own villages. As common people were weak and easily bullied, having no protection if living alone.

"Hey, you guys are walking too fast, aren't you going to consider the lady here?" Xiao Ling huffed, casting a glance at Ye Tianchen.

"How should we take care of you?" Ye Tianchen asked exasperatedly.

"Hehe, how about you carry me..." Xiao Ling mischievously suggested, dashing towards Ye Tianchen, seemingly intent on making him carry her. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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