52: Guan Yi

Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Hong Yu could already sense the danger of this trip from between the lines of Pang Hu's words.

So he made up his mind that since he couldn't push this task away, he would definitely slack off even if he went; there was no need to risk his life.

Thus, with a look of determination, he said, "Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother. I will certainly do my best."

Pang Hu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then go back and prepare first. I also need to make some arrangements. Come find me in three days, and I will take you to the Secret Realm."

"Senior Brother, I wonder how long this trip will take? What about the Law Enforcement Hall?" Hong Yu asked hesitantly.

Pang Hu waved his hand and said dismissively, "You don't need to worry about that. I will go and negotiate on your behalf to extend the fine deadline to three months."

Hong Yu muttered inwardly, 'Why don't you just pay it for me? From the sound of it, I'm still the one who has to pay the fine.'

However, he still gave a polite response before withdrawing from Pang Hu's Immortal Cave. He didn't even take the newly refined Medicinal Pills when he left.

Seeing Hong Yu walk away, Pang Hu immediately took out his communication spirit jade and informed Xu Jing of everything that had happened today in detail.

He didn't know how long he waited, but the communication spirit jade remained silent. Pang Hu glanced at it curiously, finding that his Senior Sister had clearly read the message, so why was she so slow to reply?

Could it be that Senior Sister already knew?

He was already used to Xu Jing's indifference, so Pang Hu didn't take it to heart. After putting away the communication spirit jade, he slowly paced back into the main hall.

Three days passed in a flash. During this time, Hong Yu hadn't been idle, consolidating his cultivation while cramming knowledge related to pill fire.

After understanding the wonders of pill fire, Hong Yu, who originally wanted to slack off, felt a hint of anticipation. For no other reason than the fact that this thing was simply too useful for a Cultivator.

Hong Yu arrived at Pang Hu's Immortal Cave as agreed. This time, besides Pang Hu, there was another tall man whose body was wrapped in iron chains Inside the Mansion.

Because the other's appearance was so outstanding, Hong Yu couldn't help but take a few extra looks.

The bearded giant actually showed a hint of embarrassment, and his footsteps shifted slightly behind Pang Hu.

The corners of Hong Yu's mouth twitched. Was such a big guy introverted, or did he have some unspeakable secret with Pang Hu?

Seeing Hong Yu arrive, Pang Hu walked forward warmly and said as he walked, "You've come at the right time. Let me introduce you. This is Guan Yi, at the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation, only one step away from Foundation Establishment. He is one of my most capable subordinates and will accompany you this time to subdue the flower in the mirror."

Hearing this, Hong Yu hurried forward to pay his respects, and Guan Yi also cupped his fists in return.

"Junior Brother, no need for such formalities. The Sect Master has already briefed me. On this trip, I will surely protect your safety."

Hearing that this tower-like giant's voice was actually a crisp, child-like voice made it hard for Hong Yu not to be surprised.

Guan Yi, accustomed to such reactions, scratched his head and explained, "My vocal cords were damaged when I was a child, so my voice has always been like this. I've made a fool of myself before you, Junior Brother."

Hong Yu quickly snapped out of it and said, "I mean no disrespect to you, Senior Brother. I will have to trouble you on this journey."

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Seeing that the two had met, Pang Hu urged, "In that case, you two should set off quickly."

The two of them took their orders and left. The moment they turned around, an ethereal voice sounded in Hong Yu's ear: "Junior Brother, I have placed a random teleportation Talisman in the cloth bag at your waist. Using your Qi to activate it can randomly teleport you to a location within a hundred kilometers. This journey is dangerous; if things cannot be done, use it to retreat immediately."

Hong Yu subconsciously touched his pocket and found that there was indeed a hard object inside. He immediately followed Guan Yi out without showing any emotion.

Since Pang Hu chose not to say it openly, this Talisman should be a life-saving item given to him alone, and it was likely quite precious.

Otherwise, he could have said it openly in front of Guan Yi instead of telling him privately.

It seemed that choosing Pang Hu as a backer and exposing a bit of his talent was indeed the right move.

Thinking of this, Hong Yu stole a glance at Guan Yi. Seeing the man's simple and honest appearance, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly for him.

After Hong Yu and Guan Yi walked out of the Immortal Cave, Guan Yi directly took out a door panel from his Storage Pouch. Then the door panel suspended in mid-air, and Guan Yi just sat on it.

He then warmly greeted Hong Yu, "Junior Brother, come up quickly. My Stringless Flying Boat is very fast; we can reach the Secret Realm in less than half a day."

The corner of Hong Yu's mouth twitched imperceptibly. 'You call this thing a flying boat?'

But he still obediently sat down on it.

Under Guan Yi's control, this huge door panel soared into the clouds. To be honest, the speed was not slow at all, and there were Formations carved on it. Although the whistling wind could be heard, there was no feeling of being blown by the wind.

Sitting on the flying boat, Hong Yu chatted idly with Guan Yi.

"Senior Brother, do you know what dangers we might Face on this trip?"

Guan Yi answered honestly, "There aren't many dangers, mainly two. The flower in the mirror is the first, and the fact that Sect Master Zhang and Elder Li's subordinates will hunt you down is the second."

'Pang Hu even told you this?'

He really was a confidant, Hong Yu thought while asking, "Hasn't this matter been settled? Why would they still send people to hunt me down?"

"According to what the Sect Master said, they agreed not to take action within the sect for the sake of the Saintess's Face. But once outside the gates of the Xuan Yun Residence, even the Saintess can't control them, not to mention they have Saintess Tong backing them up.

But don't worry too much, Junior Brother. Even if it costs me my life, I will protect your safety."

Hearing this, Hong Yu was somewhat moved. So that was it, but he still had one point of confusion. "Thank you, Senior Brother. But you are only at the Qi Condensation Realm. If they send a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, neither of us will be able to escape."

Guan Yi grinned and laughed, "Junior Brother, you needn't worry. They won't send a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. The sect rules stipulate that fighting within the same Realm is fine, but using one's Realm to suppress others is something even they cannot afford the punishment from the Law Enforcement Hall. Plus, the Saintess's magic is profound; it's almost impossible to kill you without her knowing."

'Listen to that, is that even human speech?'

'After we're both dead, you're counting on the Saintess to avenge us? What would be the point then?'

Hong Yu squeezed the teleportation Talisman Pang Hu had given him, feeling a bit more confident. He then fell silent and waited quietly to reach their destination.

Traveling at high speed, it was already evening by the time they reached the entrance of the Secret Realm.

At the entrance of the Secret Realm, there was no one else except for two guards wearing the robes of Xuan Yun Residence Disciples.