Chapter 444: Preparations

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Ye Tian Yun entered Stone Mountain Town at the Southern Border of the Gracious Sword Sect.

This was the same town where Ye Tian Yun had disguised as Shu Xian more than two months ago for the secret mission and headed towards the Silver Mist City alongside other members of the Gracious Sword Sect and the Fu Clan.

Today, however, he had come alone.

'Tomorrow Butler Liu will arrive. I should prepare myself.'

Even though he trusted Butler Liu with his life, Ye Tian Yun wouldn't reveal all his trump cards in front of him.

For instance, if Ye Tian Yun were to come out of the Gracious Sword Sect on the exact day that he was supposed to meet Butler Liu, his fake identity as Fang Chen may have been compromised.

'I don't want anyone two know about me disguising myself as Fang Chen.'

There was still a lot of use for him in Fang Chen's disguise.

'That is why I need to keep it a secret. However, Ye Tian Yun could use a different identity for now.'

For instance, Kai Yang's identity.

When he met his father and Butler Liu in the Silver Mist City, Ye Tian Yun was semi disguised.

His perfect Kai Yang disguise had cracked because of constant fighting and going all out, showing a bit of his original face.

Fortunately, this state of his was only witnessed by his Father and Butler Liu.

Long after they had left, Ye Tian Yun got trapped in the Strange Space and changed back to Kai Yang after coming out.

'Butler Liu knows my disguise as Kai Yang... I can try that.'

'Oh no, wait, why is there even a need for a disguise?'

This was a good question.

He was not going on a secret mission, in fact, he had to make his presence known.

'I wonder if the System has already brainwashed the young Wang Yao?'

Frankly, Ye Tian Yun didn't care.

His goal was to become a genuine Heavenly Emperor, and for that, he would have to defeat and crush all the geniuses of his generation - be it friends or foes.

'But no, I shouldn't act rashly. There is no reason for Crown Prince Ye Tian Yun to appear in this place out of nowhere. Even though I am sure no one will recognize me, there's still that slight chance.'

'I can't make Heavenly Oracle Sect suspicious of me….'

The Heavenly Oracle Sect's people were a hidden enemy with a knife in their hand. They were ready to slit Ye Tian Yun's throat at a moment's notice.

'They didn't even bother to inform my father about the prophecy. It's quite clear that they don't hold him in high regard and want to increase their own powers secretly.'

While thinking this, Ye Tian Yun entered one of the taverns in the town.

This wasn't the most luxurious or most eye-catching, but it was enough for Ye Tian Yun to stay at night.

'I don't want to get useless attention on me anyway….'

With this thought, Ye Tian Yun headed towards the tavern owner and booked a room for himself.

"Don't let anyone enter." Putting a few extra low-tier spiritual stones, Ye Tian Yun added, "I don't want to be disturb."

"Yes-Yes, Young Master!" The Tavern Owner was naturally happy with the extra income, "Please follow me, Young Master."

He then took Ye Tian Yun to the top floor - the Third floor.

"There are five VIP rooms here, Young Master; you can choose any of them. And I promise no one will disturb you. However, what about your meals?"

Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "No need for meals. Just don't let anyone disturb me."

"Alright, Young Master." The Tavern Owner nodded with a small smile and handed out the room's key, which Ye Tian Yun had chosen for himself.

Ye Tian Yun took the keys as the Tavern Owner continued to smile at him and only left after the former had shut the door on his face.

….

Inside the room, Ye Tian Yun began to prepare for a change of disguise.

After about thirty or so minutes, Ye Tian Yun was ready in Kai Yang's disguise, including the Core Court disciple robes.

'I need to wait….'

Once he was ready, Ye Tian Yun then sat down cross-legged on the surface and focused on cultivation.

'I am already at the very peak of Foundation Establishment; cultivating anymore isn't having much effect.'

However, Ye Tian Yun still continued to cultivate.

After all, something was better than nothing.

After about ten hours, the sun had once again gone to sleep, and the moon was shining lighting over the whole town.

Ye Tian Yun slowly opened the door of his window, and in the next moment, he had disappeared.

….

About five minutes later, Ye Tian Yun appeared at the gates of another tavern.

Heading inside, he again booked the top floor and even tipped the Tavern Owner, indicating to him not to disturb his night's rest.

This Tavern Owner too immediately obliged.

Ye Tian Yun gave him a slight nod and went to his room.

Tomorrow morning Butler Liu will arrive at the Town, and then both of them will head towards Crimson Bay City.

…

The night passed in a blink of an eye, and the sun stretched itself after a long night's rest, illuminating the morning sky with an orange-red hue.

Ye Tian Yun pushed open the windows of his tavern and stared at the view in front of him.

'I wonder how Butler Liu will find me?'

They had not discussed this, but Ye Tian Yun felt that Butler Liu would definitely be able to recognize his aura and trace him within this small town.

Currently, only Ye Tian Yun's face was that of Kai Yang's, but the cultivation and the aura were different.

And just as he had expected, Butler Liu did find him.

A middle-aged man was on the top of the tavern that was right on the other side of the road.

When Ye Tian Yun had eye contact with him, both of them couldn't help but inexplicably smile at each other.