In order to avoid ending up like the Ghost King and the others, Ling Feng felt it was time to retreat for secluded cultivation; his Early Divine Realm cultivation wasn't enough to stand out in this world.

Ling Feng had become the master of the cave abode, and he could now enter the cave at will. So Ling Feng simply brought the three Ghost Kings to appear near Blood Howl City.

"You must be careful with the tasks I've instructed you to do; do not show any flaws!" Ling Feng said sternly, "And remember, do not contact any experts above the Azure Sky Realm, remember!"

Although the Ghost King and Shen Yu didn't understand why the master added this line, since it was the master's order, there must be a reason, and they just needed to follow it.

As for Hai Canglang, he stayed in Blood Howl City to assist Ling Feng in handling the city's affairs.

The Ghost King and Shen Yu left; Ling Feng also breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know to what extent these two could develop, with their methods and abilities, they were certainly much stronger than him!

That's also why Ling Feng didn't assign them specific tasks. As for what they could develop into in the future, Ling Feng held a bit of expectation.

"Master, shall we return to the city?" Hai Canglang said respectfully to Ling Feng.

Ling Feng nodded, "Hai Canglang, after you return, investigate Situ secretly. I've always felt Situ is very mysterious; he must have other identities."

Hai Canglang said solemnly, "Yes, Master!"

"Let's go back!" Ling Feng looked at Blood Howl City again. Although he hadn't been away for long, there was a feeling as if a lifetime had passed.

This time returning to the city, Ling Feng and Hai Canglang were not discovered by others; instead, they quietly sneaked in.

The Blood Howl City Lord's Mansion was as usual, with Sister Zi Yue holding the fort, and the city remained relatively calm.

"Ling Feng, you're back?" The Bright Saintess, seeing Ling Feng appear in the City Lord's Mansion, showed an excited expression on her face, "Are you okay?"

Ling Feng shook his head, "I'm fine, just a bit tired! I'll rest first, and after I wake up, there are some things I want to talk to you about!"

Saying this, Ling Feng went into his room and fell into a deep sleep.

Inside the cave abode, Ling Feng's spirit had been tense all along. Upon returning to the City Lord's Mansion and seeing the Bright Saintess, Ling Feng finally felt a sense of relaxation, followed by an overwhelming fatigue.

The Bright Saintess showed a relaxed smile on her face. During the days Ling Feng was in the Secret Realm, she had felt empty inside, and seeing Ling Feng return brought her peace of mind.

This sleep lasted five full hours, and when Ling Feng woke up, it was already dark outside.

"You're awake? Have something to eat!" From not far away came the Bright Saintess's voice; hearing this voice, Ling Feng felt a sense of illusion as though a wife was warmly greeting her husband.

"Is it a long period of abstinence causing hallucinations?" Ling Feng shook his head. At first, with the Bright Saintess, he had playful thoughts, but with subsequent interactions, he truly regarded her as a friend.

Now, in Ling Feng's heart, the Bright Saintess was his closest comrade, and this feeling was entirely different from romantic affection.

"By the way, while I was in the Secret Realm these days, did anything strange happen in the city?" Ling Feng asked while enjoying the delicacies.

The Bright Saintess shook her head, "Everything in the city is as usual; however..."

"However, what?" Ling Feng became curious.

"However, the Lord of Yunfu City sent a card of invitation!" The Bright Saintess took out a golden invitation from her bosom, "It states that it's inviting the Lords of the Eight Directions to Yunfu City for an auspicious event!"

Ling Feng took the invitation, turned it over repeatedly, and found it only mentioned capturing an Exotic Beast from the Void, inviting the Lords of the Eight Directions to watch the beast execution ceremony and so on.

Ling Feng threw the invitation on the table with disdain and said, "It's just an Exotic Beast caught and they make a big deal of it; is the Lord of Yunfu City brain-drained or something?"

"I asked the envoy from Yunfu City; supposedly, this Exotic Beast has Sea of Gods Realm cultivation, and Yunfu City spent a lot of effort catching it, so the Lord of Yunfu City is holding an execution ceremony to expand Yunfu City's influence!" The Bright Saintess explained.

Ling Feng nodded, "Similar to an image project, but I'm not interested; I'd rather spend this time cultivating."

The Bright Saintess said seriously, "However… from the mouth of the envoy from Yunfu City, I learned this Exotic Beast has a resemblance to the Chinese Dragon in Huaxia legends!"

"What?" Ling Feng suddenly raised his head, "What did you say?"

The Bright Saintess repeated what she said earlier.

Ling Feng stared closely at the Bright Saintess, "Are you telling the truth?"

The Bright Saintess gave a bitter smile and said, "How would I know if it's true, I only deduced this from the envoy's information."

Ling Feng realized he was a bit hasty, but the news was too important to him!

If the Exotic Beast captured by Yunfu City was indeed the Chinese Dragon from Huaxia, then Ling Feng would never let them kill it, whether due to emotional reasons or the Huaxia people's heritage; Ling Feng would not allow such a thing to happen.

"It seems we must prepare to go to Yunfu City!" Ling Feng murmured to himself.

...

The beast execution ceremony is taking place in ten days. Ling Feng looked at the map and discovered that the distance between Yunfu City and Blood Howl City wasn't very far, with only Earth Mausoleum City in between.

Ling Feng originally wanted the Bright Saintess to stay in Blood Howl City, but she strongly opposed it. Helpless, Ling Feng had to take her along, accompanied by five Puppet Warriors and the self-recommended Demon Eye.

During these days, Demon Eye had been quite restless; Shenyan could continue managing Blood Howl Camp, and Situ had shamelessly sided with the new City Lord, effectively becoming his manager, leaving only Demon Eye alone. Ling Feng hadn't even summoned him all this time, making Demon Eye feel invisible.

So when Demon Eye heard Ling Feng intended to go to Yunfu City, he immediately volunteered, insisting on accompanying Ling Feng as a guide and protecting his safety.

Ling Feng thought for a while and agreed to Demon Eye's request, making him quite happy, almost as if he had suddenly become Ling Feng's confidant.

"Demon Eye, since the journey is boring, why don't you tell me about Yunfu City?" Ling Feng said casually, sitting in the pavilion atop the Elephant Dragon Beast.

Elephant Dragon Beast is the most common means of transportation on the Divine Cloud Continent, known for its gentle temperament and broad, flat back that even allows for constructing exquisite pavilions on top.

The Elephant Dragon Beast Ling Feng was riding now was the former Lord Liu Wuyun's traveling mount.

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