"This, I'm really not too sure about..."

Xiao Lan is not a martial artist, so she doesn't know much about these things, let alone a high monk from so many years ago.

She looked at Honda Tsubasa, hoping that this woman from Dongying could explain to her and Xu Fan what exactly was going on.

"I... I'll tell you both."

Understanding Xu Fan and Xiao Lan's unfamiliarity with the topic, Honda Tsubasa nodded and said, "I learned this information because of a legend passed down in my family."

"This high monk, with the dharma name Xuyun, traveled east to Dongying decades after Jianzhen's east voyage."

Unlike Jianzhen's purpose, Monk Xuyun's journey to Dongying had only one goal: to promote Huaxia's martial arts.

In the legends passed down in Honda Tsubasa's family, Monk Xuyun came to Dongying by riding the waves!

After setting foot in Dongying, he defeated major martial arts families there in less than a year, gaining fame.

Since then, his martial arts spread in Dongying, and the martial artists there regarded him as a deity.

Before his death, he instructed his disciples to cremate his body.

His body resisted burning for forty-nine days before it started to disintegrate.

Finally, when the flames disappeared, a Shariputra was left behind.

His disciples carved and inscribed the Shariputra as instructed, creating the Six Treasures Relic.

Although this legend might be exaggerated, its transmission among Dongying's major martial families suggests some truth about Monk Xuyun.

In any case, a high monk with such establishing strength should not be underestimated.

"Phew..."

After explaining in one breath, Honda Tsubasa sighed and said, "That's about all I know."

"My family said this relic might relate to Monk Xuyun's legacy, but its truth is uncertain."

Honda Tsubasa, after speaking, curiously glanced at Xiao Lan.

The Six Treasures Relic, whose whereabouts are unknown to all Dongying's martial arts families, now being in the hands of the Lingyan Pavilion, piqued Honda Tsubasa's curiosity immensely...

Seeing Honda Tsubasa's gaze, Xiao Lan shrugged and said, "Don't look at me like that; I genuinely know nothing about this stuff..."

This Shariputra was brought back from Dongying by her deceased brother.

Whether he knew the legend or the means he used to bring it back?

Xiao Lan never asked carefully back then, so how could she know?

Anyway, with Honda Tsubasa's help, she finally learned about the theft at Lingyan Pavilion.

Xiao Lan looked at Xu Fan, wondering what he planned to do next?

"Interesting..."

Xu Fan squinted his eyes and murmured, "Now, we definitely need to continue investigating."

Although unfamiliar with the Six Treasures Relic, after hearing Honda Tsubasa's explanation, Xu Fan was sure it had much to do with Monk Xuyun's legacy.

The martial arts from Monk Xuyun's era have been passed down in Dongying for thousands of years, still formidable. How profound would his martial arts have been thousands of years ago?

Now, facing the Huang family's revenge and hidden world families, Xu Fan dared not take them lightly, but if he obtained Monk Xuyun's legacy, would his increased strength give him a fighting chance?

Xu Fan didn't know, but he had to try!

This is an opportunity Xu Fan would not miss!

"But Xu Fan..."

Seeing Xu Fan's eager look, Xiao Lan was puzzled.

The item was long stolen, vanished without a trace. Investigating it just by talking wasn't possible.

Xu Fan needed some lead to investigate, right?

"How do you plan to investigate this matter?"

Curiously, Xiao Lan asked Xu Fan a question.

Xu Fan smiled wryly and said, "Simple, we go to Dongying."

Since Monk Xuyun passed away in Dongying, his legacy should naturally be there.

The thief who came to Huaxia to steal the Six Treasures Relic was likely after the key to unlocking Monk Xuyun's martial legacy.

Since he got the Six Treasures Relic now, he naturally had to return to Dongying to find Monk Xuyun's martial legacy.

As long as he went to Dongying, he believed he could find clues.

However, leaving Jinling now comes with concerns.

The Huang family watches closely, and Xu Fan couldn't imagine the trouble they'd cause in Jinling if he left, let alone what would happen to his brothers.

Would they really, as Huang Chongyue said, repeat Xiao Tianfang's tragedy?

He had to resolve these worries to leave at ease.

After pondering a moment, Xu Fan had an answer.

"Sister Lan, I've got something to handle first."

"Yes, help me with passport procedures. If there's no surprise, I'll soon go to Dongying."

"Alright, as long as you've thought it through, I'll do as you say."

Without pondering Xu Fan's actions being right, Xiao Lan had unconditional trust in him.

She believed Xu Fan had his considerations, so she nodded and hurriedly helped Xu Fan.

That moment, only Xu Fan and Honda Tsubasa were left.

After hearing that Xu Fan was going to Dongying, Honda Tsubasa seemed affected and dazed.

The thoughtful expression on her face was quite pretty, and Xu Fan couldn't resist pinching her tender cheek.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing... nothing..."

Honda Tsubasa's thoughts were washed away by Xu Fan's playful gestures.

Her face turned red as she lowered her head.

She wasn't thinking of anything else, only worrying about Xu Fan.

She feared, if Xu Fan pursued this, would it lead to disaster when facing that thief?

She wanted to dissuade Xu Fan, but was her relationship close enough to do so?

Could she even dissuade him?

Her thoughts were a tangled mess, and Honda Tsubasa shook her head, deciding not to overthink.

She sighed and looked at Xu Fan.

Perhaps she should learn from Xiao Lan.

Sometimes, overthinking leads to more worries.

Living simply is more carefree, isn't it?

"Xu Fan, so... what should we do now?"

"Do what?"

Hearing Honda Tsubasa's query, Xu Fan smiled, stretching lazily.

"Let's go, follow me somewhere."

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