Chapter 357: Zi Yan’s Farewell! Ambushed on the Road!

Chapter 357: Zi Yan’s Farewell! Ambushed on the Road!

"She and Han Yue studied under the same master. It seems necessary to investigate thoroughly!"

"That Han Yue came from Jia Nan Academy. Perhaps we should send someone to Black-Corner Region."

Listening to the analysis of the others, Hong Li nodded in agreement, "Do as you suggest, make the arrangements as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Big Brother!"

Upon hearing Hong Li’s orders, the others in the hall cupped their hands in respect and quickly left the room.

Once everyone had left, a strange look flashed in Hong Li’s eyes as he murmured softly, "If that little girl Han Yue truly has a powerful master from Jia Nan Academy, it would be best to arrange her marriage to Chen’er quickly."

In Hong Li’s heart, his son, Hong Chen, and the overall interests of the family were his primary concerns. As for the matter regarding Hong Tao, he didn’t take it to heart at all.

...

Early the next morning, in the Han family estate, Zi Yan, after finishing breakfast with the Han sisters, brought up her intention to leave.

"Zi Yan sis, Xue’er still wants to spend more time with you!" Han Xue tugged at Zi Yan’s sleeve, her tone filled with reluctance.

During the past few days, despite Zi Yan’s youthful appearance, she carried herself with the demeanor of a big sister—powerful, generous, and often gifting Han Xue precious items that were invaluable to her.

By now, Han Xue had become like a little shadow following Zi Yan everywhere.

"Xue’er, Senior Sister Zi Yan has important matters to attend to. She can’t play with you all the time!" Seeing this scene, Han Yue gently removed Han Xue’s hand from Zi Yan’s sleeve, speaking softly.

Although she too was reluctant to part with Zi Yan, they both had their own tasks to complete and couldn’t stay in the small Tianbei City forever.

"Okay, I understand," Han Xue let go of Zi Yan’s sleeve, lowering her head, her voice weak.

"Xue’er, I’ll come back in at most two years to take you to Jia Nan Academy," Zi Yan remembered their previous agreement and spoke earnestly to Han Xue.

After saying this, Zi Yan took out a small wooden box from her storage ring and handed it to Han Xue.

"This is something I like very much. Now I’m giving a bit of it to you!"

"Isn’t this the kind of pill you eat more than ten of every day, Zi Yan sis?" Han Xue guessed as she took the small box, and then slowly lifted the lid.

Seeing what Zi Yan had given, Han Yue smiled and joked with a mock-jealous tone, "Xue’er, you’re getting better treatment than I ever did. I’ve known Senior Sister for so long, and she’s never given me this treasure!"

"But don’t eat it the way Zi Yan does, swallowing an entire one whole. Each of these pills is made from two rare fifth-tier spiritual herbs fused together!" Han Yue cautioned.

"Understood, Big Sis. I'll remember!" Han Xue nodded solemnly, acknowledging her sister's instructions.

...

Over a hundred li outside the eastern gate of Tianbei City, Zi Yan, who had parted ways with the Han sisters just a few hours earlier, paused atop a small hill.

At this moment, she held a map in her hands, carefully studying it.

While she was examining the map, seven or eight swift winds suddenly rose less than a kilometer behind her.

"Were you following me?"

In truth, Zi Yan had long sensed the presence of these individuals but hadn’t bothered to expose them until now.

Upon hearing Zi Yan’s voice, the eight masked, black-clad figures hidden in the forest swiftly surrounded her.

"You're quite alert for such a little girl!"

The leader, a black-clad man, spoke with a menacing tone. Judging from the aura he exuded, he was a seven-star Dou Emperor at the peak. Beside him was an accomplice, a three-star Dou Emperor, and the remaining six were high-level Dou Kings.

"Realizing a few pieces of trash like you were following me wasn’t exactly difficult!" Zi Yan shrugged indifferently at the masked man’s "compliment."

"Still acting tough when you're about to die. Today, I’ll make sure to take you back as an explanation to Tao'er!"

The black-clad man pulled down his mask, revealing a face that bore an eight-point resemblance to Hong Tao, the man Zi Yan had encountered on the street earlier.

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