109: Gu Yuan disappears

Outside the city, on the desolate plains, a tall, thin, armless, solitary figure slowly appeared on the horizon under the setting sun.

Behind the figure was a huge, orange-yellow setting sun, almost red, casting a long shadow for Chu Wuchen, making him appear particularly desolate under the twilight.

After defeating the female Demonic Cultivator, Chu Wuchen took her earth-grade secret treasure, storage ring, and the clothes and Magic Treasures on her body.

He then headed north, searching for Xiao Ling'er's whereabouts.

Among all the people, he naturally remembered the care and kindness Su Fan and Chu Qinglian showed him, and he respected and appreciated them greatly.

But the one he had the best relationship with was still Xiao Ling'er.

He clearly remembered that Xiao Ling'er, at that critical moment, voluntarily assigned the Core Formation Realm Demonic Cultivator to herself, putting herself in extreme danger.

At this moment, he wondered if she was in danger.

Following the Spiritual Qi fluctuations and various chaotic auras in the air, Chu Wuchen found this desolate plain north of Xiyuan City, and from a distance, he saw a shocking giant pit.

Above the giant pit, there were even countless subtle Sword Qi churning, stirring up dust and faintly forming a barrier-like appearance.

Chu Wuchen walked a little closer, not only seeing Xiao Ling'er's figure but also Su Fan, Chu Qinglian, and Yu Ruoxue not far away.

“Revered Master.”

Chu Wuchen bowed slightly.

Chu Qinglian couldn't help but glare at him; how could he have a Revered Master and not even call her 'Sister' anymore?

Chu Wuchen completely missed his sister's gaze and instead looked at the giant pit in the distance.

Inside the giant pit, Xiao Ling'er sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint glow of spiritual power.

“Is she... comprehending the Dao again?”

Chu Wuchen's mouth twitched. In the previous siege battle of the Blood Shadow Demon Sect, his combat power had barely managed to temporarily surpass Xiao Ling'er.

Xiao Ling'er failed to defeat the Core Formation Realm Demonic Cultivator, but he did.

As a result, in less than half a month, Xiao Ling'er had entered a state of Dao comprehension again.

It was imaginable what terrifying progress Xiao Ling'er's strength would achieve after this Dao comprehension ended.

“This Ancestor Dragon Egg, it couldn't really have been hatched by Ling'er, could it?”

A strange expression appeared on Chu Qinglian's face.

Beside Xiao Ling'er, a dark golden Ancestor Dragon Egg stood quietly on the ground, a full circle larger than when they first saw it.

On the eggshell, a faint crack could even be seen.

A soft yet incredibly tough golden halo emanated from around the Dragon Egg, combining with Xiao Ling'er's own Dao comprehension barrier to form an extremely stable shield.

“This Dragon Egg can even form its own barrier to protect its Revered Master, which shows its extraordinary spirituality. I truly wonder what the young Dragon with Primordial Dragon Bloodline will look like after hatching.”

Not to mention Chu Qinglian's curiosity, even Su Fan was somewhat curious.

Up to now, he had seen many Yao Beasts with Dragon Clan Bloodlines, but he had never truly seen a “Dragon” in the real sense.

He wondered whether this powerful Primordial Dragon would be a lizard-like creature with wings on its back or a divine Dragon soaring through the Nine Heavens.

“The Core Formation Realm Demonic Cultivator that Ling'er pursued has already been slain by her. What about your side?”

Su Fan looked at Chu Wuchen, giving him a scrutinizing look.

“The one this Disciple pursued was a Foundation Establishment Realm female Demonic Cultivator. This Disciple has already slain her and brought back her earth-grade secret treasure.”

Su Fan nodded with satisfaction.

Xiao Ling'er was comprehending the Dao on the spot, and Chu Wuchen had also killed his opponent. Now, they just had to wait for news from little Gu Yuan.

“Let's go, we'll go find Gu Yuan. He is the youngest, and I'm very worried about him.”

A hint of worry appeared on Chu Qinglian's face.

“It should be fine. That child has the ability of spatial movement. Even if he can't defeat that Demonic Cultivator, he should be able to escape.”

Although Chu Qinglian didn't completely agree with Su Fan's words, she could only nod.

However, even though Su Fan said he wasn't worried, a hint of unease occasionally flashed in the depths of his heart.

After waiting for a long time, Su Fan finally couldn't sit still.

“How about this, you two stay and guard Ling'er, and I and Sect Leader Chu will go find Gu Yuan. Remember, don't let anyone interrupt her Dao comprehension state, otherwise, it would be too much of a pity.”

Chu Wuchen and Yu Ruoxue both nodded simultaneously.

Especially the latter.

Yu Ruoxue looked at Xiao Ling'er, who had once again fallen into a state of Dao comprehension, her heart filled with mixed emotions, her lips slightly pursed, wondering what she was thinking... After Su Fan and Chu Qinglian left, they headed straight west, in the direction where little Gu Yuan and the Demonic Cultivator had departed, searching for their last known location.

However, little Gu Yuan and the Demonic Cultivator had not chased far from Xiyuan City. Their auras had disappeared amidst the bustling human activity of Xiyuan City, long since dispersed by the coming and going crowds.

There was no lingering aura whatsoever.

Su Fan then spread his spiritual sense, searching all over Xiyuan City, but still found nothing.

“Perhaps... that Demonic Cultivator had some escape technique, and little Gu Yuan chased too far.”

Chu Qinglian looked at Su Fan, who was frowning, comforting him while also seemingly comforting herself.

The two searched for an entire night and waited for another full night.

Until the next day dawned brightly, there was still no news of little Gu Yuan's return.

“We can't wait any longer!” The anxiety on Chu Qinglian's brows was practically overflowing. “That child is pure-hearted. Although he has spatial abilities, he is easily deceived by sweet talk. He might have been tricked into a Demonic Den and gotten into trouble.”

Su Fan sat by the window, having also not slept all night.

His fingers unconsciously tapped the table. Although his expression was calm and indifferent, there was also a hint of worry deep in his eyes.

“I performed a divination yesterday and already calculated that Gu Yuan should be safe.”

Su Fan finished speaking, his expression still unchanged.

In fact, he was also worried about little Gu Yuan's safety. Although using the Art of Heaven's Secrets and Aura Observation yesterday showed that little Gu Yuan would be safe in the near future,

He couldn't see the specific blessings or misfortunes, and he didn't know what his situation was at this very moment.

If he was captured and became a Bear-Human Race slave, then living would truly be more unbearable than dying.

“Revered Master, it must be that Demonic Cultivator used some secret treasure to restrict Junior Brother's spatial Divine Ability and captured Junior Brother.”

Chu Wuchen's tone was firm, not concealing his cold killing intent.

Su Fan actually had the same suspicion in his heart.

“The Demonic Cultivators that Ling'er and Wuchen dealt with are dead, and the clues are broken. The Demonic Cultivator who fought with Gu Yuan is also missing. If he intentionally concealed himself, finding him in the vast Lei Province would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.”

The more Su Fan spoke, the heavier the worry on everyone's faces became.

They had imagined many dangers along the way, but the only thing they hadn't considered was that little Gu Yuan would get into trouble.

As long as he didn't encounter a Spirit Sea Realm Demonic Cultivator restricting his movements, little Gu Yuan could easily escape by tearing even a small spatial rift.

The only person who couldn't possibly be captured was now missing.

Inside the inn room, a brief, suffocating silence fell.

Suddenly, a gleam flashed in Chu Qinglian's eyes!

“Demonic Cultivators act only when there's profit. If they captured little Gu Yuan, they would either refine him themselves or sell him.”

“From my observation, these people seem to be Demonic Cultivators whose Foundation is based on Dual Cultivation. Little Gu Yuan is of the Bear-Human Race, which would be of no use to their Cultivation.”

“If that's the case, then after capturing little Gu Yuan alive, there is only one purpose—to sell him!”

A living Bear-Human Race child slave would be very valuable.

Although the Bear-Human Race is pure-hearted, their intelligence is not inferior to ordinary Human Race, and they have extraordinary endurance, able to work hard and endure hardship.

If this Demonic Cultivator also knew about little Gu Yuan's spatial Divine Ability, he might even use that as a selling point to fetch a high price.

As Chu Qinglian's words fell, four words also flashed in Chu Wuchen's mind.

Underground black market!