32: Chapter 32 Search

He was also getting closer and closer to the barrier of the 9th Stage of Martial Master Realm.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, spilling over him and outlining the youth's upright figure.

Liu Ruyan sat under the corridor nearby, needle and thread in hand, looking up at Ye Yun from time to time with eyes full of tenderness and relief.

During these days, seeing Ye Yun's cultivation progress by leaps and bounds, she felt both proud and at ease.

After an unknown amount of time, Ye Yun slowly opened his eyes, a glint of sharp light flashing within them as the vortex of Mystic Power around him gradually dissipated.

He exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, feeling the surging power within his body, a satisfied smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

"Yun'er, is your cultivation finished?"

Liu Ruyan set down her needlework, stood up, walked to his side, and handed him a cup of warm tea.

"Mhm." Ye Yun took the tea and drank it in one gulp, his tone carrying a hint of relaxation.

"I feel I've improved quite a bit again. I believe it won't be long before I can Breakthrough to the 9th Stage of Martial Master Realm."

Just then, a knock sounded at the courtyard gate, accompanied by Su Zhennan's voice.

"Young Master Ye, are you home?"

Ye Yun's heart stirred, and he stood up to open the door.

"Uncle Su, what brings you here? Please, come in."

Su Zhennan walked into the courtyard with a solemn expression, his gaze sweeping across the yard and seeing that Liu Ruyan was also there.

He nodded in acknowledgment and then said to Ye Yun.

"Young Master Ye, I've come today because there's something I need to tell you."

Perceiving that Su Zhennan's expression was off, Ye Yun had a faint premonition and hurriedly said.

"Uncle Su, please speak your mind."

The three of them went inside and sat down, and Liu Ruyan poured a cup of tea for Su Zhennan.

Su Zhennan picked up the teacup but didn't drink. Instead, he said in a low voice.

"Young Master Ye, Shiyun City hasn't been peaceful lately. In the last two days, a group of unidentified outsiders has arrived, searching the entire city for a man and a woman. The male is a youth, and the female is about thirty years old."

He paused, his tone becoming even more solemn.

"What's even more concerning is that the City Lord's Manor is also searching for these two people simultaneously. Moreover, the intensity of their search is immense, almost turning Shiyun City upside down."

Ye Yun's face darkened instantly, and his heart skipped a beat.

A man and a woman, a youth and a lady—this description was clearly him and Liu Ruyan!

"Uncle Su, are you sure those are the two people they're searching for?"

Ye Yun's voice carried a trace of imperceptible tension.

"Absolutely certain." Su Zhennan nodded.

"I also got the news from my confidants. It's said that the group of outsiders is aggressive and generous, offering a large bounty of xuan stoness to find them. And the City Lord's Manor's attitude is also very firm, as if they are determined to succeed."

A hint of worry also appeared on Liu Ruyan's face, and she tightly gripped Ye Yun's hand.

Seeing the two of them like this, Su Zhennan's suspicions grew more certain, and his tone carried some concern.

"Young Master Ye, do you think... could it be that the matter of killing Zhao Tianheng last time was exposed? The City Lord's Manor is looking for revenge, and that group of outsiders might be helpers they've invited?"

Ye Yun shook his head, his brows furrowed tightly as he fell into deep thought.

He carefully recalled that after killing Zhao Tianheng and Li Mo, Su Zhennan had already sent people to clean up the scene; logically, no traces should have been left behind.

Furthermore, if the City Lord's Manor truly discovered the truth and wanted revenge, then only the City Lord's Manor's force should be searching.

There definitely wouldn't be another group of unidentified outsiders getting involved.

"It shouldn't be."

Ye Yun spoke slowly, his tone certain.

"If the killing of Zhao Tianheng were exposed, the City Lord's Manor would surely identify me as the culprit and focus all their efforts on hunting me down alone. There would be no need for such a grand search for a man and a woman, let alone involving outside forces. There must be another hidden reason behind this."

He already had a faint guess in his heart.

For both the City Lord's Manor and the outside forces to take action, besides the death of Zhao Tianheng, there was likely another reason.

Thinking of the Three Great Families he had offended back in Qingyun City, Ye Yun's heart stirred.

"Could it be that the people from the Three Great Families of Qingyun City have caught up?"

They have always wanted to destroy the Ye Family.

Now, only he and Liu Ruyan remain of the Ye Family.

Since they failed to catch him at Black Wind Ridge before, they must have found clues leading to Shiyun City now.

That's why they came in person with their men, possibly even allying with the City Lord's Manor.

"Young Master Ye, then who do you think this group of outsiders might be?"

Su Zhennan asked, his eyes full of worry.

"It's hard to say for now." Ye Yun shook his head.

"However, I have some guesses. Uncle Su, could I trouble you to help me investigate the origins of this group of outsiders? Especially the identity of their leader—the more detailed, the better."

"No problem." Su Zhennan agreed readily.

"I still have some connections in Shiyun City; I'll definitely be able to clear this matter up. Don't worry, as soon as there's news, I'll notify you immediately."

"Thank you, Uncle Su." Ye Yun cupped his hands in thanks, his heart feeling much more at ease.

With Su Zhennan helping to gather information, he could better deal with the upcoming crisis.

Su Zhennan waved his hand, and as if remembering something, his tone softened a bit.

"By the way, Young Master Ye, there's one more thing I need to tell you. In less than a month, Shiyun City will hold a City-wide Great Competition, spearheaded by the City Lord's Manor, with all the major forces in the city participating."

"A City-wide Great Competition?" A glint of curiosity flashed in Ye Yun's eyes.

"That's right." Su Zhennan nodded.

"The rewards for this competition are very generous, but most importantly, the top two winners will gain the qualification to enter the Four Great Sects of the Tianyang Kingdom to Cultivate!"

"The Four Great Sects?!"

These words exploded in Ye Yun's ears like a clap of thunder.

His eyes instantly lit up amazingly, more excited than when he saw mountains of xuan stoness or obtained top-tier Cultivation Techniques.

A massive wave surged in his heart!

He possessed the Dual Cultivation System, and his path of cultivation was fundamentally different from that of other Martial Artists in the world.

Ordinary people might not advance even after decades of bitter cultivation, but he could easily break through Bottlenecks and see his cultivation progress by leaps and bounds through Dual Cultivation with women whose Physiques were compatible with his.

Although Liu Ruyan's gentle inclusion had once provided a great boost to his Breakthroughs.

He knew in his heart that relying on one person would eventually have its limits.

To quickly climb to the Peak of the martial path and survive safely in this chaotic world.

To truly protect those around him, he had to come into contact with more women with outstanding talent and special Physiques!

And the Four Great Sects were simply a Holy Land of cultivation tailored specifically for him!

There, Genius young women from all over the Tianyang Kingdom gathered; they were either born with spiritual bodies or had exceptional Skeletal Structures, each one being a one-in-a-thousand existence.

Just thinking about those graceful and powerful beautiful Senior Sisters.

Or perhaps those quirky and gifted Junior Sisters.

He might even encounter a female Revered Master with an immortal-like appearance and unfathomable strength.

Ye Yun's heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate, his eyes full of fiery expectation.

"With the System in hand, as long as I can find enough compatible women for Dual Cultivation, won't my cultivation be able to soar all the way?"

Ye Yun was wild with joy, his thoughts becoming clearer and clearer.

"The Four Great Sects have many Disciples, and the number of women is countless. I'm bound to meet many people with compatible Physiques. When the time comes, I can use the Sect's protection to evade pursuit and openly search for Dual Cultivation partners—it's simply killing two birds with one stone!"