...

Fortunately, Song Di was still in Qingshuo County recently. He was used to the scheming among the Song Family's young masters, so he could surely help to clear up some doubts.

Song Di originally wanted to befriend Xu Guang, so he played the role of Xu Guang's military adviser this time.

"Mr. Xu has indeed decided to go to Jiufeng Mountain."

Song Di remarked with a sense of sentiment.

Xu Guang merely looked at him quietly, and Song Di continued.

"Southern Sichuan is adjacent to Wangdang Mountain, not lacking Spirit Crystals. It's a place contested by military powers; the Jiang Family, Dragon Gate, and Taiyi Alliance all covet it. Although these factions are usually allies, there is a peculiar balance among them.

Mr. Xu heading there as a new figure, albeit with fame, lacks some... credentials!

I dare to speak boldly, the position of a steward is already quite high, and is considered a notable figure in Chuannan Prefecture. If someone from the Celestial Destiny Sect could kill a steward, how would that influence their situation in Southern Sichuan?

But if Mr. Xu arrives in Southern Sichuan with the prestige of having slain a demon from the Celestial Destiny Sect, everything would become much simpler for him both in conduct and in deeds."

Hearing this, Xu Guang understood.

He comprehended the meaning behind the Wine Daoist's words.

To put it plainly, it was to raise his own prestige!

It seems, within Chuannan Prefecture, many people do not wish for his arrival.

But it's normal; in this world, resources are limited. A 'genius' like him being sent over would naturally be heavily nurtured, along with General Wei, they would occupy a large amount of resources.

The more he takes, the less there is for others to consume.

Maybe it's not just other people; even within Jiufeng Mountain, his arrival might not be warmly welcomed.

The Wine Daoist is unlikely to influence decisions at the higher levels of Jiufeng Mountain.

A figure flashed before his eyes.

Shen Muyu?

He had a peculiar expression.

This young girl, could it be that she advocated for bringing him to Jiufeng Mountain just to ride an elephant?

...

Over the next few days, Xu Guang sorted out his belongings in Qingshuo County while bidding farewell to several acquaintances.

There were quite a few people willing to accompany him to Chuannan Prefecture; besides the Xiong Kui couple, Old Li and his disciple Du Shizhen would also be going, alongside about ten disciples from the Master Hall led by Han Song, and some people who daily transported food for General Wei.

Unexpectedly, Wang Jun, due to his elderly mother, did not plan to leave Qingshuo County.

To Xu Guang's surprise, Zhenzhen also wanted to follow him.

For some reason, she had arranged with Wu Fengqin that she planned to open a restaurant in Chuannan Prefecture.

"Once you leave, my second brother will probably force me to marry, and I don't want to get married."

This was Zhenzhen's reason, leaving Xu Guang speechless.

He specially went to find Zhu Cheng, who was naturally delighted to see Zhenzhen getting close to Xu Guang.

Even though Chuannan Prefecture was far from Qingshuo County, with Xu Guang's talent, it was only a matter of time before he made a name for himself in Zouchuan Dao. By then, even a bit of his fame would be enough for the Zhu Family to prosper for a hundred years.

Xu Guang neither agreed nor disagreed.

In just two short days, everything was ready.

The disciples traveled lightly, but being thousands of miles away, their family's concerns caused them to carry more items.

Even with extensive reduction, the team of thirty, along with the carriages, formed a lengthy procession.

General Wei led the way, slowly heading out.

The townspeople rarely gathered on both sides of the street, bidding farewell to Xu Guang.

Xu Guang, lost in thought, simply waved to the crowd, signaling that there was no need to see him off.

By the afternoon.

Snow began falling again from the horizon.

Near the mountains, it's always like this in winter, with plenty of snow each year.

Xu Guang had grown accustomed to it.

It wasn't Du Shizhen's first time on horseback, but it was his first time leaving the city, heading far from Qingshuo County.

After leaving the area of Qingshuo County, his longing for his homeland faded greatly.

With his father and master accompanying him, he was extraordinarily excited.

"Master Wu, do you think we'll safely make it through the journey?"

He followed alongside Wu Fengqin, brandishing two small short hammers, eager for action.

As if he were eager to encounter bandits.

Wu Fengqin was quite speechless; it was evident that Xu Guang was so gentle, yet this disciple was so reckless...

Throughout the journey, Xu Guang simply sat on General Wei, carefully examining the Secret Manual and Visualization Image of Wind-Driven Separating Fire Force.

Recently, he had gained some insights into this cultivation technique.

Perhaps, on the road, he might get initiated.

Fortunately, during this time, he hadn't slackened in gaining experience points, so his experience should be plentiful.

While Xu Guang anticipated encountering some events, he hadn't expected that until they left Rongchuan County, nothing significant occurred.

They occasionally ran into some bandits, but before Xu Guang could make a move, those people fled at the sight of General Wei.

When they met trading caravans, they'd exchange for some goods.

...

At night.

In an abandoned post station beside the official road, the group set up camp.

Xu Guang stepped outside the gateway, and after a moment, a shadow appeared.

Ou Nanyu.

"Mr. Xu."

He appeared respectful, even more respectful than before.

Previously, his life was in Xu Guang's hands, but now...

With Xu Guang entering Southern Sichuan, the lives of the entire Ou Family were all in Xu Guang's hands.

"According to the information from the Dark Tower, there is indeed someone from the Celestial Destiny Sect targeting you, likely the Left Envoy under the Master Nanxuan of the Celestial Destiny Sect, Shi Moyun."

"What is this person's capability?"

Ou Nanyu immediately replied, "Shi Moyun, known in Jianghu as the Ghost Daoist, is at the Fifth Grade Five Viscera Divine Realm, surrounded by many experts. Under him are nine disciples, known as the Nine Great Ghosts, all are Innate Experts."

Xu Guang remained silent, softly saying, "Shi Moyun won't take action personally. Among his disciples, what is the strength of the strongest?"

He was certain that Shi Moyun would not take action. As the strongest force the Celestial Destiny Sect had stationed in Southern Sichuan, Shi Moyun would not easily expose himself.

Or rather, he was not yet worth Shi Moyun taking action personally.

However, once he arrived in Southern Sichuan, he should have that qualification.

Five Viscera like God...

What kind of realm is that anyway?

Xu Guang was curious in his heart.

Ou Nanyu nodded, "Indeed, Shi Moyun does not dare to show himself lightly. In fact, whether he is still in Southern Sichuan is unknown.

Among his disciples, the strongest is called Ghost Cry, last September, he fought with the Wine Daoist of Jiufeng Mountain and was severely injured. He has since disappeared, while there are two more at the Sixth Grade Great Cultivation.

However, there is one person Mr. Xu needs to be cautious of, his seventh disciple called Illusion Woman, her disguising skills are unparalleled, making it difficult to distinguish reality from illusion."

Xu Guang turned around.

"Understood."

Ou Nanyu remained silent, breathed a sigh of relief, and then completely faded into the shadows, disappearing.

He had thought Xu Guang intended for him to come as a helper, not just to gather information.

...

In the morning, the team continued forward.

"Master Xu, something feels off to me."

A simple-faced young man approached while Xu Guang was sitting by the fire, and spoke up.

Xu Guang looked at him, he remembered this person, who was by Wang Jun's side, his name seemed to be... Li Shun?

"What feels off to you?"

Xu Guang asked with a gentle smile, completely relaxed.

Li Shun, showing a bit of flattering expression, picked up Xu Guang's kettle and started pouring water for him while speaking.

"No... nothing really, just... I feel like some danger is approaching."

Without showing any abnormality, Xu Guang observed as Li Shun slowly approached, appearing to offer the kettle to Xu Guang.

Just when he was a step away from Xu Guang...

In an instant.

Bowing his head, the simplicity in Li Shun's eyes vanished completely.

Replaced by savagery, ferocity, excitement...

A glint of cold light flashed, and somehow a short knife appeared in his hand, stabbing towards Xu Guang's chest.

But...

When she looked up, she was met with Xu Guang's eyes, that seemed to be a smile yet not a smile.

Cold, frigid.

In the next moment, a hand grabbed her arm, and she felt her hand was like being caught by iron pincers, unable to move at all.

Li Shun's pupils suddenly contracted, incredulous.

Xu Guang remained expressionless, lifted his hand, and pulled her in...

A fist followed.

Hiss~~!!

A sound resembling a snake's hiss echoed.

Li Shun's body split open, the human skin and the clothes on the outside tearing apart, and a bare blood-colored figure suddenly emerged from within.

Moving at lightning speed.

But headed in the opposite direction.

Xu Guang stepped forward, his Slaying Buddha sword unsheathed, the Sword Qi wrapped in clouds and winds, surging out fiercely.

Bang!!!

A robust figure extended his arms, to take on his Sword Qi.

In the dead of winter, the man was shirtless, his body appearing to be made of cold iron, with tiny points of brilliance shimmering on his muscles.

Having taken Xu Guang's Sword Qi, the man grinned, smiling at Xu Guang.

"Elephant Master? A bit weak."

Xu Guang narrowed his eyes, his immense Spiritual Power spread out, locking onto the petite figure that had emerged from within Li Shun.

Only then did he look at the newcomer before him.

"Who are you?"

"Let me introduce myself, the Kui Snake under Left Envoy..."

Before the man could finish his words, Xu Guang's extreme cold voice rang out.

"Three breaths to kill you, should still catch up to that woman just now..."

In the next moment, his body moved like a long crane, shooting straight into the sky.

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