Yu Yu: "..."

Yu Yu didn't expect that she would casually mention it, and Junior Sister Jiang would actually admit it so openly!

Before going up the mountain... she really had someone she fancied?

"Tell me, Senior Sister, what does the person Junior Sister is interested in look like?" Yu Yu asked curiously.

Ever since Jiang Lingyue came to the mountain, she had attracted the attention of many disciples, including several Elders' true disciples, with a promising future ahead.

But Jiang Lingyue had never shown a good face to those male disciples and kept her distance, treating them as fellow sect members.

Now, suddenly hearing that Jiang Lingyue actually had someone she fancied, Yu Yu didn't know who could have caught Junior Sister Jiang's eye.

"He is much better than me. If I hadn't been brave for once, I wouldn't have had any chance," Jiang Lingyue said a bit shyly.

Thinking back to when she heard that Lu Ye left the Jiang Family, she worked hard to find him, and finally succeeded in confessing, Jiang Lingyue felt a bit lucky.

Bravery rewarded!

Yu Yu: "???"

Yu Yu was a bit surprised to hear Jiang Lingyue's words.

The Junior Sister Jiang, who had caused many inner and true disciples in Wuxiang Sect to pursue her, actually took the initiative to pursue someone else?!

If He Hong, who awkwardly left earlier, knew this, who knows how he would feel.

Jiang Lingyue's attention wasn't on the surprised Yu Yu. At that moment, she sensed movement from the Communication Jade Token, and her heart immediately lightened up.

There were only two contacts, so it must be a message from Lu Ye!

Taking it out to check, Jiang Lingyue's face instantly fell after receiving the message.

Clearly, there were only two contacts, but the message... turned out to be from her sister!

Asking how she was doing on the mountain and if she was adapting.

Instantly deflated like a balloon, Jiang Lingyue listlessly replied to her sister's message, leaning on the flying boat's railing, looking utterly dispirited.

Beside her, Yu Yu looked at the enthusiastic Junior Sister Jiang, who pulled out the Communication Jade Token with expectation and then seemed deflated, feeling confused.

Could it be that Junior Sister Jiang was just messaging her "someone special?"

Otherwise, why would there be such a huge emotional change?

"Junior Sister Jiang, what's wrong, looking so downcast?" Yu Yu asked, "Could it be you're chatting with someone special?"

Jiang Lingyue replied weakly, "He's ignoring me."

"How could that be, with Junior Sister Jiang being so charming, who would be willing to ignore you," Yu Yu laughed, "Perhaps the other person is busy and will reply as soon as he sees your message."

"He would do such a thing," Jiang Lingyue snorted, "There's a bunch of pretty girls around him."

Yu Yu felt a bit numb, asking, "In that case... when you see him next time, won't you scold him?"

Jiang Lingyue thought for a moment, then shook her head and said softly, "I wouldn't have the heart to scold him, he's... had a tough time, I don't know how much hardship he has endured to get where he is today."

At that moment, the Communication Jade Token made a movement again, and Jiang Lingyue was stunned. Then she took it out once more.

This time, a bright smile finally bloomed on her face.

"He said... he's also going to the Eastern Territory!"

At the same time.

While various forces in the Northern Territory were sending people to the Eastern Territory, a mysterious force quietly set its eyes on the overly vulnerable Northern Territory.

Two hours later, a minor force named Plum Blossom Valley faced the same grim fate; all members fell, including the resident Innate Realm Elder, drained of all blood...

Three hours later, another small force met the same gruesome end. However, as there were no survivors, no information spread out.

...

At this moment, with the speed of the flying spirit beast, Lu Ye and Chen Lingxiang reached the border of the Northern Territory and the Eastern Territory.

It was already bustling here, with figures arriving from all directions from time to time.

In a small town at the border, Lu Ye unexpectedly saw members of the Youluo Sect resting there.

In addition to them, he also saw several Demon Race groups.

The Demon Race can transform into human form once they reach the Innate Realm, but their unique aura is hard to conceal with ordinary Innate Realm standards, making them easily identifiable.

Lu Ye and Chen Lingxiang also intended to rest a bit in the town before entering the Eastern Territory.

At that moment, two female cultivators traveling together passed by Lu Ye and Chen Lingxiang. The female Fox Race member on the right, who was in human form, seemed puzzled.

"Hmm, why does it feel like I caught the scent of one of our kind? But it's very faint, as if it was a long time ago."

"You must be mistaken. Our clan hasn't sent anyone out in a long time, and it's been a few years since anyone ventured out," said the Fox Race member on the left.

"Not that long," said the right-side Fox Race member, "Have you forgotten... the incident a few years ago with someone being expelled from the clan?"

The mention made the Fox Race member on the left look surprised, "Are you talking about Liu Mei'Er?"

This name is still a taboo among the current Northern Fox Race, rarely mentioned.

After all, stealing clan treasures to support outsiders, and then being kicked aside by said outsider, is considered a disgrace to the Northern Fox Race.

"Could it be that this person previously had contact with Liu Mei'Er?"

The two female Fox Race members looked curiously at Lu Ye's departing back and quietly followed him.

...

Almost as soon as the two Fox Demons started following, Lu Ye noticed.

Sensing two Innate Realm early-stage tails behind him, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"What are those two Fox Demons following me for?"

Lu Ye pondered for a moment, suddenly recalling that he had encountered a Fox Demon a few months ago.

Liu Ruyan...

The Northern Fox Demons likely come from the same branch, so could these two Fox Demons have sensed something?

Though the idea seemed outlandish, many Demon Races have survived using tracking skills, hunting based on lingering scents. It's possible the lingering Fox Race scent from Liu Ruyan is still on him.

Maintaining a calm façade, Lu Ye and Chen Lingxiang found an inn and requested two guest rooms.

Moments later, the two Fox Race members entered as well, mimicking them and getting a room.

However, unlike Lu Ye and Chen Lingxiang's upper-class rooms, the two Fox Demons opted for lower-class lodging.

After all, the Fox Race doesn't have much property outside, and silver is always scarce for the clan.

After a while, Lu Ye left the inn alone, heading towards the outskirts of town.

The two Fox Demons who had been watching Lu Ye looked eager and followed closely.

"Could he be going to find Liu Mei'Er?"

...

Outside town, the further Lu Ye walked, the more isolated the surroundings became.

The two Fox Demons trailed after him, only to see the young man who had been moving at a slow pace suddenly disappear after going through a wild bamboo forest!

"Where did he go?!"

"I didn't even see how he vanished."

In the next moment, the two Fox Demons suddenly felt a chill over their bodies, as a piercing intent locked onto them.

"Were you... looking for me?"

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