"Um... you sleep in the bed, I'll just set up a floor mat."

Holding a quilt, Jiang Qingge said.

"No need for a floor mat. I usually don't sleep much at night, you know that," Lu Ye said calmly.

A Martial Arts Grandmaster meditating overnight is mentally more refreshed than an ordinary person sleeping.

Thinking about it, Jiang Qingge's mind suddenly recalled the short period of cohabitation when Su Wan from the Red Cloud Sect was here.

At that time, this person indeed seemed to never sleep, always replacing it with meditation.

"By the way, I heard that the Blood Evil Sect Leader is coming to Cloud Leaf City," Jiang Qingge said nervously, "Did you know that?"

She heard from Jiang Lingyue about the auction dispute Lu Ye and Tian Qing had with the Blood Evil Sect.

To Jiang Qingge, Martial Arts Grandmasters were incredibly powerful, and with limited information, she couldn't discern who was stronger.

Looking at Jiang Qingge's slightly tense face, Lu Ye found it somewhat amusing in his heart.

If she were to break the seal and gradually restore her strength…

She might just be able to sweep away a so-called Grandmaster First Layer Blood Evil Sect Leader with a wave of her sleeve?

...

Red Cloud Sect.

Shortly after coming out from a secluded retreat, Red Cloud Fairy received the news.

"Oh? That old thing Blood Evil is making a move?"

Recalling the earlier intelligence, suspecting a hidden Martial Arts Grandmaster in Cloud Leaf City, Red Cloud Fairy quickly inferred that the group from the Blood Evil Sect perished... likely at the hands of this hermit!

A fight between Martial Arts Grandmasters wouldn't be one-sided, unlike the major event in the Northern Territory last time.

Surely, a grand battle would break out!

A flicker of interest appeared in Red Cloud Fairy's eyes.

She knew quite a bit about that old thing Blood Evil, whose Blood Sea Divine Skill was not to be underestimated.

He was not a native of the Northern Territory but from the Southern Territory.

It seemed he committed some serious crime in the Southern Territory and fled to the Northern Territory, ultimately establishing his own force in the Realm of Chaos.

The Blood Evil Sect, in possession of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, was considered a semi-top-tier power in the entire Northern Territory.

As for that suddenly emerging hermit Grandmaster rumored to be in Cloud Leaf City...

Suddenly, Red Cloud Fairy's dignified aura intensified, and she recalled that the timing of this Grandmaster's intelligence did not differ much from the new Grandmaster from the Black Valley Secret Realm back then!

How often does the Northern Territory see the rise of a new Grandmaster?

And yet, two appeared just like that at once?

"What if... these two Grandmasters are the same person?"

Squinting her eyes, Red Cloud Fairy felt like she had grasped something.

If true, then that newly emerged independent Grandmaster is indeed hiding in Cloud Leaf City!

"If I've thought of this, the Cyan Thunder Sect likely has too…"

Red Cloud Fairy pondered. Previously, that new independent Grandmaster thwarted the Cyan Thunder Sect Elder from absorbing the Holy Mountain Spirit Pool, a grave offense!

The Cyan Thunder Sect surely would not forgive…

"If the Cyan Thunder Sect realizes this layer, might they join in this opportunity to take action?"

Even if Qingxuanzi doesn't make a move, the Supreme Elder of Cyan Thunder Sect, a Martial Arts Grandmaster Fifth Layer, might!

This Grandmaster Fifth Layer is far more formidable than Blood Evil.

In the entire Northern Territory, he ranked among the top-tier grandmasters.

If the Cyan Thunder Sect's Supreme Elder takes action, that proud and aloof new independent Grandmaster in Cloud Leaf City would likely only face demise.

"If I save him once, surely he would repay the kindness, wouldn't he?"

As for whether offending the Cyan Thunder Sect over a new Grandmaster was worth it…

In her mind replayed the sword strike she saw in the Memory Stone, Red Cloud Fairy's eyes grew determined.

It's worth it!

Having made up her mind, Red Cloud Fairy no longer hesitated and immediately flew out of the great hall.

Moments later, dressed in clothing that concealed her figure, she swiftly left the Red Cloud Sect, heading towards the region where Cloud Leaf City lay.

Although, with her identity and strength, as soon as she took action, she could easily be recognized.

But… concealing is a form of respect; being too blatant would disrespect the Cyan Thunder Sect.

She might offend them for the sake of such a top talent, but she didn't want to incur their full wrath.

"When the time comes and I save your life, you… better not disappoint me."

Among the mountains, flying swiftly through the sky, Red Cloud Fairy gazed at the endless sky ahead, murmuring softly.

...

In the depths of a poisonous, dead forest, within a dark hall.

"Blood Evil left the Realm of Chaos?"

Upon hearing the collected intelligence, the Three Yin Sect Saint Son displayed a hint of amusement.

Being able to take down the group from the Blood Evil Sect was likely due to the rumored hermit Martial Arts Grandmaster in Cloud Leaf City from previous intelligence.

This time… it's likely to be a battle among Grandmasters!

Considering this, a hint of excitement appeared in the eyes of the Three Yin Saint Son.

With vast resources from the sect and exceptional talent, he had reached the Perfection of the Late Stage of the Innate Ninth Layer.

Like Xiao Yun, the Three Yin Saint Son was seeking the opportunity to breakthrough to Martial Arts Grandmaster!

At this time, witnessing a grand battle of Grandmaster Level would be highly beneficial.

"Since it's a Grandmaster showdown, then I, the Saint Son, shall pay a visit." In an instant, the Three Yin Saint Son dashed out and vanished from the eerie hall.

...

Meanwhile, as the news of Blood Evil leaving the Realm of Chaos spread, the Northern Territory was stirred up.

There was even more attention than the last event with Elder Yinmang.

After all, no matter how Elder Yinmang was hailed as the greatest in the Innate Realm, he remained within that realm.

The Blood Evil Sect Leader, however, was a well-known Grandmaster First Layer Late Stage warrior for over a century!

At this moment, Cloud Leaf City and Celestial Eagle City instantly became the focal points of the Northern Territory.

But Cloud Leaf City was particularly significant; first, it was closer to the Realm of Chaos.

The Blood Evil Sect Leader would undoubtedly arrive there first.

Secondly… there were no rumors of a hermit Grandmaster in Celestial Eagle City, making its attraction comparatively lesser.

As night fell.

As the storm loomed outside, Cloud Leaf City became the center of focus in the Northern Territory, yet Jiang Qingge's courtyard did not bear a hint of tension.

Instead, it was filled with an unusual ambiance.

At that time, it was dinner, and Jiang Qingge didn't let the maidservant deliver dinner; she volunteered to fetch it for the two of them.

Then, when Jiang Qingge returned, she not only carried a food box but also two red candles…

Lu Ye: "?"

Seeing Lu Ye's rather strange look, Jiang Qingge feigned calmness and explained.

"While having dinner... I thought the lights in the courtyard were a bit dim."

She would never dare to tell Lu Ye that she learned this from that peculiar book, which called it a candlelit dinner…

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