76: Mark

Han Yi stood at the alley entrance for a long time, his lips tightly pursed, as if deep in thought.

"Han Boy, did you offend someone?" Bai Sanren sighed, "I saw that Black-Clothed Man just now seemed to be coming for you."

"To be honest with Senior, I've only just arrived in An Yan City, and I don't know many people, and..." Han Yi came back to his senses and said with a bitter smile, "I'm not even an Inner Sect Disciple yet, so it's even less likely that I would provoke others for no reason..."

"That's hard to say. Although you have a gentle nature, there's no guarantee that someone might be jealous of your handsome looks and good talent." Bai Sanren said leisurely, "I've experienced such things when I was young..."

Bai Sanren didn't mind that Han Yi had concealed his Refining Blood cultivation.

Because when Bai Sanren was Han Yi's age, he had already reached the Late Blood Refinement Stage. Han Yi was only at the Refining Blood, which meant he had talent, but not much.

Bai Sanren's words made Han Yi not know whether to laugh or cry: "It's not that serious, it's not that serious, my charm isn't that great..."

The person who instructed the Black-Clothed Man to assassinate me last time hasn't been found, and this time, someone is secretly watching me again...

Thinking of this, a thought suddenly flashed through Han Yi's mind.

He opened his mouth and asked, "Senior, have you ever heard the phrase 'The Shadow Master walks alone, an instant is eternal'?"

"'The Shadow Master walks alone, an instant is eternal'?"

"Let me think..." Bai Sanren rubbed his forehead and paced as he spoke, "I seem to have heard this phrase before..."

He circled around in place a few times and said hesitantly, "This seems to be the slogan of an assassination organization, but I can't recall the specifics..."

"How about this, Han Boy, I'll inquire about it for you another day, how does that sound?"

"Thank you!" Han Yi bowed respectfully.

After this incident, the group had no desire to wander around the snack street and quickly passed through this bustling area.

Chirp, chirp, chirp

Yuqing Ward, in front of Fu Lin Restaurant. The street here was much quieter than the snack street before, and the chirping of small insects could be heard again.

"Senior, please wait a moment. I'll go pack my luggage and then get a few top rooms for you at the inn."

Since someone was targeting him, the wilderness was too dangerous. He could only change his residence in An Yan City and also find an inn for Bai Sanren and Qian Xue.

He remembered there was a good inn near Fu Lin Restaurant.

Qian Xue and Bai Sanren exchanged glances.

"Han Boy, you don't need to find an inn for us, we have a place to stay in the city," Bai Sanren said with a smile.

"That's right, Yi Gege, I think you should come and stay with us. Our place is very safe!"

Qian Xue smiled sweetly.

I was overthinking things. Bai Sanren has been operating in An Yan City for many years, and Qian Xue is not from an ordinary family. How could they not have a place to stay in the city...

Han Yi shook his head inwardly. It seemed too many things had happened today, and his mind was a bit out of sorts.

"But, this..."

Han Yi was a bit hesitant. Although he had saved Qian Xue once today, the xuan yin stone and the various secrets Bai Sanren had told him were enough to repay this favor.

But if he were to go and stay at their place again today, wouldn't he owe another favor...

"Hmm, Qian Xue's words make sense. Anyway, that courtyard is very large, and no one usually lives there, so it can accommodate you!"

"Hurry up and pack your luggage, don't dawdle!"

Bai Sanren pretended to be impatient and said loudly.

Han Yi's eyes were sharp, and seeing the concern on Bai Sanren and Qian Xue's faces, his heart warmed.

But isn't that how human relationships are? If you have difficulties, I'll help you; if I have difficulties, you'll help me...

Han Yi immediately resolved his inner conflict.

"In that case, this junior will trouble the two of you..." He bowed and said sincerely.

"What are you still hesitating for? Hurry up and go!" Qian Xue made a face at him in dissatisfaction.

"Young Master Han, you're here just in time. Today, Young Master Han sent someone to deliver another letter."

As soon as he entered the door, the Manager of Fu Lin Restaurant handed Han Yi a letter from Li Feng.

Han Yi didn't pay attention, took it casually, and put it in his pocket. He planned to look at it after settling down at Bai Sanren's place.

After several moves, Han Yi didn't have much luggage. Valuables like the small jade Buddha, blood plum handkerchief, and silver notes were carried with him. What was left in the room were just a few clothes, which he packed effortlessly, quickly tying them into a bundle.

Packed up, let's go!

As Han Yi walked out the door, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of what looked like a child's random scribbles on the white wall next to the door frame.

Wait, is that A Qiu's mark?

He turned his head and looked closely. That's right, it was indeed the exclusive symbol he and A Qiu had agreed upon. After all, no one in this world knew the meaning of 'SOS'!

A Qiu came looking for me?

What else happened?

Could it be related to the person who was secretly watching me tonight?

Han Yi had also asked A Qiu to inquire about the meaning of 'The Shadow Master walks alone, an instant is eternal'.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go, why are you being so silly tonight?"

Qian Xue stood on the street, pouting and calling out.

"Alright, I'm going now!"

Never mind A Qiu for now, I'll find time tomorrow to go to the ruined temple outside the city and see what happened.

Han Yi thought to himself.

Heyue Ward

After being checked by several guards, Han Yi was led by Bai Sanren and Qian Xue to Heyue Ward in the inner city.

This area was the central part of An Yan City, and many wealthy families lived here, including the Huang Family and the Wang Family.

Therefore, bailiffs and officials patrolled the streets both morning and evening, checking for suspicious individuals to ensure the stability of Heyue Ward. It was considered the safest of all the open wards in An Yan City.

Turning a few corners along the street, the three of them arrived at a residential area.

The ground here was paved with bluestone bricks, and there was a row of bamboo poles on both sides of the street, with lanterns hanging from them. Specialists would occasionally replace the candles inside, so the entire alley was not dark, but rather somewhat bright.

"Bai Family Courtyard." Han Yi read out the plaque under the eaves, using the light.

Creak

Bai Sanren pushed open the door.

Although this place was not a large mansion belonging to a rich and powerful family, it had a vermilion painted gate, gray roof, and white walls, and inside was a refined courtyard house.

This courtyard house, just the courtyard alone, was larger than the small house Han Yi had lived in before. There were some training equipment in the courtyard, and a well in the corner.

Around the courtyard, the north house, south house, kitchen on the west side, and servants' rooms on the east side were all complete.