13: Chapter 13 Trouble Comes Knocking

Extremely light footsteps came from outside the window, followed by the innkeeper's slightly fearful whisper.

Even though the voices were kept very low, they still couldn't escape his perception, which had become even sharper after his Breakthrough.

One of the voices belonged to Wu Kui, the captain of the City Lord's personal guard, whom he had encountered in the inn's lobby that afternoon!

Alarm bells immediately rang in Ye Yun's heart. He abruptly tightened his arms, his tone urgent and serious.

“Ruyan, get dressed quickly! Someone is coming!”

Liu Ruyan also snapped awake instantly, the laziness and shyness on her face fading away.

She nodded hurriedly, struggling to rise from Ye Yun's embrace and scrambling to put on her clothes.

Ye Yun also quickly threw on his clothes, his eyes fixed sharply on the door. His Mystic Power circulated quietly as he prepared for battle.

“Bang!”

With a loud crash, the wooden door of the room was kicked open from the outside, wood chips flying everywhere.

Immediately after, several black figures rushed in like hungry wolves, the scimitars in their hands gleaming with a cold light, pointed directly at the bed.

“Kid! Give up your life!”

The leader was indeed Wu Kui. His eyes were fierce, and a sinister smile appeared on his face when he saw Ye Yun in the room.

But when he saw the scene in the room and the open window by the bed, his expression changed slightly.

Only Ye Yun was there!

Ye Yun had been prepared. The moment the door was kicked open, his figure shifted, evading the first attack.

His gaze turned cold as the thick Mystic Power within his body instantly poured into his palms. He unleashed the Yellow Grade Medium Grade Martial Skill, Flowing Cloud Palm, with full force, the palm wind howling.

Carrying a majestic Aura, he struck toward the two men in black rushing at the front.

“Thud! Thud!”

Two muffled sounds rang out. Those two men in black didn't even have time to react before being struck in the chest by the palm wind.

Blood sprayed from their mouths as their bodies flew backward like kites with broken strings.

They slammed heavily against the wall, twitched a few times, and then went still.

Seeing this, Wu Kui's face grew even darker as he shouted sternly.

“It really is you, kid! Is Su Wanqing's Qingfeng Step in your hands?!”

Ye Yun didn't answer. He knew now was not the time to linger in battle; Liu Ruyan had just gone down through the window and needed time to get away from the inn.

His eyes narrowed and his figure flickered, evading the surrounding attacks of several men in black while simultaneously sending another man flying with a backhand palm strike.

“Trying to leave? No way!”

Wu Kui roared, and his Martial Master Realm Fifth Level Mystic Power erupted violently.

His figure flashed as he lunged toward Ye Yun, his scimitar slashing out a sharp Saber Qi aimed straight at Ye Yun's vitals.

Ye Yun's gaze sharpened. Not daring to take the hit head-on, he deployed his footwork, his figure dodging the Saber Qi like a ghost.

At the same time, he pushed off with his toes and leapt toward the open window.

“Where do you think you're escaping to!”

Seeing this, Wu Kui roared and gave chase, but Ye Yun's speed was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, he had jumped out the window and disappeared into the night.

“Chase him! Chase him down!” Wu Kui was fuming with rage as he pointed at the subordinates around him.

“Split into two teams and search! Even if you have to turn the entire Shiyun City upside down, you must find him for me!”

“Yes!”

The subordinates shouted their compliance and leapt out the window one after another, scattering to give chase.

Wu Kui stood by the window, looking in the direction Ye Yun had disappeared, his face so dark it looked like it could drip water.

He hadn't expected this kid to not only be strong but also so fast that he actually escaped from right under his nose.

Moreover, looking at the situation, Su Wanqing's Qingfeng Step was most likely in this kid's hands!

“Damn it!”

Wu Kui cursed and smashed a fist into the window frame, shattering the wooden frame instantly.

He knew that making such a big commotion must have alerted many people, and continuing the chase might not yield results.

He could only go back and report to Zhao Tianheng before making further plans.

Meanwhile, in a remote alley of Shiyun City, Ye Yun and Liu Ruyan were sprinting at high speed.

Ye Yun held Liu Ruyan's hand, pushing his footwork to the limit. Their figures were like two afterimages weaving through the intricate alleys.

Liu Ruyan followed closely behind him, her Mystic Power circulating as she tried her best to keep up with his speed, her face full of anxiety.

“Yun'er, why did they find us?”

Liu Ruyan asked while panting as she ran.

“Wu Kui must have grown suspicious and guessed that the Qingfeng Step is in my hands.”

Ye Yun spoke rapidly, his eyes alertly scanning the surroundings.

“The City Lord's Mansion people must have already blockaded the nearby streets. We need to find a safe place to hide as soon as possible.”

After running for about the time it takes to burn an incense stick and confirming there were no pursuers behind them, the two slipped into an abandoned ruined temple.

The ruined temple had long been abandoned, with wind leaking in from all sides and cobwebs everywhere, but it was a safe hiding place for the time being.

Liu Ruyan leaned against the wall, gasping for air, her cheeks flushed from the intense exercise and fine beads of sweat breaking out on her forehead.

She looked at Ye Yun, her eyes filled with worry.

“Yun'er, what do we do next? The City Lord's Mansion people definitely won't give up. We can't keep hiding like this forever.”

Ye Yun stood at the entrance of the ruined temple, alertly observing the movements outside. Hearing this, he pondered for a moment, his mind racing.

Wu Kui had already recognized him, and Shiyun City was the City Lord's Mansion's territory. No matter where they hid, they were likely to be found.

Furthermore, Zhao Tianheng was desperate to get the Qingfeng Step and would surely use even more manpower to search for them. If they continued to hide, they would be discovered sooner or later.

The only way was to take the initiative!

Ye Yun turned around and looked at Liu Ruyan with determined eyes.

“There is only one way: cooperate with the Su Family.”

“The Su Family?” Liu Ruyan was stunned for a moment before reacting.

“You mean Su Wanqing's Family?”

“Exactly.” Ye Yun nodded.

“Zhao Tianheng is holding Su Wanqing for the purpose of getting the Qingfeng Step; the Su Family wants to rescue Su Wanqing and will inevitably oppose the City Lord's Mansion. We have the Qingfeng Step in our hands, which is our bargaining chip for cooperation with the Su Family.

As long as we can join forces with the Su Family, we can not only use their power to escape the City Lord's Mansion's pursuit, but also rescue Su Wanqing and return the Qingfeng Step, resolving this matter completely.”

Liu Ruyan pondered for a moment and felt that Ye Yun's words made sense.

“But how do we contact the Su Family? And will they believe us?”

“The Su Family has operated in Shiyun City for many years and surely has its own informants. As long as we can find someone from the Su Family, state our identity and intentions, and then produce the Qingfeng Step as proof, they will definitely agree to cooperate.”

Ye Yun's tone was certain.

“The most important thing now is to find a safe place to settle you first, and I will go to contact the Su Family alone. One more person means one more risk.”

Liu Ruyan's eyes tightened, and she said hurriedly.

“I'm going with you! I can't let you take risks alone!”

“No!” Ye Yun refused flatly.

“The City Lord's Mansion's people are looking for us everywhere now. It's too dangerous for you to come with me. Stay here, and once I've contacted the Su Family, I'll come to get you.”

He paused, his tone softening considerably.

“Trust me, I will protect myself and come back for you as soon as possible.”

Looking at Ye Yun's determined gaze, Liu Ruyan knew his mind was made up. She could only nod, her eyes full of worry.

“Then you must be careful. You absolutely cannot let anything happen to you.”

“Don't worry.” Ye Yun raised his hand and gently wiped the sweat from her cheek.

“I'll be back as soon as possible.”

Ye Yun carefully checked the environment of the ruined temple once more. After confirming there was no danger, he instructed Liu Ruyan.

“Stay here and don't wander around. Once I contact the Su Family, I will come to pick you up immediately.”