East Pole Marketplace.

When Li Ye, Yang Ke, and that Merfolk Nascent Soul cultivator made their agreement, and returned, what they saw was a crowd of cultivators gathered in front of the Four Seasons Tower.

The place was bustling, with quite a few Golden Core cultivators among them.

"This is..."

He instinctively felt something was off.

Just as he was contemplating how to conceal his presence and enter, a woman in a long dress suddenly appeared beside him.

Her azure skirt spread out like the waves.

Creating an independent Spirit Domain around them, isolated from the outside.

"Young Martial Nephew."

The woman smiled slightly at him, "Let the juniors responsible for this handle the situation over there. Walk with me."

Even Li Ye, no matter how dull, knew that she was likely a Nascent Soul cultivator from the marketplace. He nodded, stepped back, and followed behind the woman.

The cultivators passing by on the street, whether Foundation Establishment or Golden Core, didn't notice them, and would unconsciously move aside.

"True Man Suoxing did not foresee this matter."

The True Man slowly spoke, "Neither that cultivator named Jiang Tingchao nor the Blood Spirit Whale imprisoned on Ruoquan Island was anticipated.

True Man Suoxing, as well as myself and juniors here, were unaware.

Even because of Senior Brother Jiang, we've always maintained a lenient and forgiving attitude towards Ruoquan Island.

The only time True Man Suoxing went in was using the sect's supreme treasure, the Four Seasons Sundial, to stabilize time for the beaver.

What happened inside afterward, we do not know."

Li Ye's expression changed as he understood the True Man's implication.

—Previously, he indeed had this suspicion; everything seemed too coincidental, from Jiang Tingchao to the Blood Spirit Sect cultivator to Ruoquan Island. It was all like a root that could be unearthed at will.

He only gently unearthed it, and everything was exposed to the sunlight.

But now, with the True Man's personal explanation, he had no more doubts, only smiled and said, "It seems my luck as a younger martial nephew is quite good, arriving here just in time for this fortuitous encounter."

The True Man squinted at the golden halo shrouding Li Ye, cloaked by the sect's supreme treasure, and nodded in agreement:

"Your luck indeed isn't bad."

She enjoyed seeing young people full of energy; the Four Seasons Sect had reason to be proud, so why hide such matters—she and her senior brothers and sisters were once the same.

Let it be wild, it's meant to be.

Therefore, her impression of Li Ye improved significantly. Originally, she intended to have True Man Suoxing explain certain matters, but she directly spoke:

"However, resolving Jiang Tingchao's issue might still require some trouble."

"Previously, I didn't discover that little one's body had such pure Golden Sand blood."

"Legend has it that the Golden Sand Race is favored by the sun, transformed by the golden light scattered by the last Three-legged Golden Crow flying across the Heavenly Dome."

The True Man lightly waved her sleeve.

Suddenly, the surrounding scenery changed.

In the high Heavenly Dome, a golden-glittering Three-legged Golden Crow could be vaguely seen spreading its wings, scattering golden dust like sands from its body.

These golden specks fell to the earth, mixing with some soil and water, forming beings resembling the Human Race but with non-human features like wings and tails.

"Is this the process of the Golden Sand Race's birth?"

Li Ye asked in amazement, "Was it changed from the Golden Crow's blood?"

The True Man shook her head and said, "This is just our current understanding; there might be some discrepancies.

But regardless, the Golden Sand bloodline originates from the eternally blazing Golden Crow blood. Apart from some renowned Divine Woods, few things can suppress its radiance.

The only place in this world that can harbor them is the East Pole Yang Sea, a sea where Yang Qi converges.

That cultivator named Jiang Tingchao probably cannot leave the East Pole Yang Sea."

"..."

After a brief silence, Li Ye cautiously asked, "Is he related to my Senior Brother?"

If he truly were related to his Senior Brother, then his previous thoughts would need to change slightly.

The True Man stopped, stared at Li Ye for a moment.

Her gaze made Li Ye feel slightly uneasy.

After a while, the True Man leisurely said, "Carry out your intended plans; he has no relation to your Senior Brother.

Endeavor not to harm him. If attempts are unsuccessful, return him here.

There will always be a place for him in this marketplace.

But before you leave...

True Man Suoxing instructed me to have you be responsible for a month's time of celestial phenomena changes; you've had your fun, so it's time for work.

Don't worry about sect matters; someone will handle them.

Here."

She stretched out a white, jade-like finger to Li Ye.

Then... pointed toward the sky.

When Li Ye looked upward, he suddenly felt a strong force, and he was launched like an arrow into the sky.

He pierced through layers of clouds, toward a special space in the East Pole Marketplace, under the curious gazes of the watching cultivators.

Flying or transforming into escape light was nothing new to him, but being launched like this was a first.

Honestly, it was quite novel.

Most thrilling experiences might feel unsafe, but wrapped in mana, he knew there was no danger.

So he found it somewhat enjoyable.

After a while, he looked around at the scenery, surprised by the fields planted with banana trees akin to white jade in front of him.

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