608: Chapter 608 Like a Different World

"It truly feels like a lifetime away."

Zhou Yan stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, his hands clasped behind his back.

Zhou Su had already run off, leaving behind only an apology note.

Shortly after waking up, he had received a message from Fan Wujiu.

Wang Yao had run off with Sage Xiao, saying he was going to retrieve the broken sword to give Zhou Yan an explanation.

Long Tianxing was also gone; all that was known was that he had taken the Saintess of the Miechen Sect with him before leaving, and had left a note promising to bring back the broken sword.

Even news from Qingxuan had arrived, stating that the Truth Cult's trial was about to begin and that Zhou Yan should prepare early.

It really was just the time it took to take a nap, and everything had turned upside down.

Zhou Yan sighed; he really hadn't expected that upon opening his eyes, Zhou Su's problem would have become the smallest one.

"Bring another serving of this. Let me tell you, Little Yueer, this is a specialty food from the Great Yu Imperial Capital. You have to drink it along the edge; it's very particular."

Watching Yuan Chenling gulping down a bowl of familiar liquid while Han Yue applauded and cheered on the side, Zhou Yan's anger flared up.

"Pfft!"

"Who is it? Who patted my head? Don't you know that eating... Boss, what a great palm technique! One strike refreshes the mind, two strikes keep you tireless forever, and three strikes grant eternal life!"

"Ouch, ouch, Boss, don't pull my ear."

Ignoring Yuan Chenling, who changed expressions in a second, Zhou Yan patted Han Yue's head and smiled:

"I'm sorry, Little Yueer. We had agreed that we could have a good chat when we met again, but time is too pressing."

Han Yue had been very emotional when she saw Zhou Yan. She had thought that after finishing talking with her master, she would finally be able to have a good chat with the Lord Tianzun. She had so much to say to Zhou Yan, but the moment Zhou Yan spoke, it made her unable to be happy.

"It's okay. The Lord Tianzun has many things to do. Now that I know where the Lord Tianzun is and have the chance to visit, that is already enough. Please go ahead and be busy, Lord Tianzun; we will definitely meet again."

Zhou Yan looked at Han Yue, who was pretending to be strong, and found it somewhat amusing. He stepped forward and rubbed her little head.

Han Yue, whose face had still been somewhat aggrieved, was stunned after hearing the voice in her mind. She looked up at Zhou Yan, her face full of confusion.

"I'm giving this to you."

Zhou Yan took out the Bitter Love Jade and handed it to Han Yue. Han Yue seemed to sense something, and her hands trembled slightly as she took it.

"This can be considered a relic of your parents. I couldn't give it to you last time, so I'm giving it to you now."

"It will be of great help to you; I hope you cherish it well."

"Also, you can study it in private, but do not study it in front of others, including your master."

Han Yue rubbed the jade pendant, her eyes glistening under the resonance of her Bloodline. However, she knew that what Zhou Yan said needed to be studied was not the jade in her hand, but the thing in her mind.

The man and the Lion chose to leave through the area controlled by the Lianxing Pavilion. Zhou Yan's mini-map had recorded the route taken by that rat, which was perfect for making an escape.

As for the three people—Shi Suiyan and the others—who were still in the Dream City, there was no need to worry.

He had long since arranged for Secretary Wang to help, and they would leave safely when the time came. If they encountered problems, Li Hua and Mu Qianqiu would naturally be there, so nothing would go wrong.

"Boss, you gave that little girl permission to enter and exit the main city; is that really okay? After all, she is from the Joyous Union Sect."

Yuan Chenling followed behind Zhou Yan and asked cautiously.

Just a moment ago, while patting Han Yue's little head, Zhou Yan had granted her the permissions and given her an NPC slot.

Yuan Chenling had seen this, which was why he asked.

"Rest assured. If we're talking about seniority, Little Yueer is truly a veteran; she has more seniority than you."

"Besides, the secrets of the main city aren't that significant."

Zhou Yan rubbed his temples, as if he had remembered something, but then couldn't recall it.

His memory had been modified by the Law of the Heart. His impression was roughly that around the time of the battle with divinity, he seemed to have discovered something incredible—something that absolutely could not be known right now, which was why he had used the Law of the Heart to cut it away himself.

No longer dwelling on it, Zhou Yan turned his head and asked Yuan Chenling again.

"Earlier you said you had something about the White Tiger Tribe to tell me. What exactly is it?"

Yuan Chenling had been happy, but upon hearing it circle back to him, he couldn't help but shiver.

"This... that..."

"If you have something to say, say it. You wouldn't be trying to deceive me, would you!"

"Boss, don't hit my face! I really have something to say!"

Seeing that he was about to be hit, Yuan Chenling hurriedly thought of a flawless excuse.

Zhou Yan had intended to use Yuan Chenling to vent some more anger. After all, anyone with eyes could see that this little Lion had a problem, but he hadn't expected him to actually have something.

"Speak up. If you say it well, I won't hit you."

Zhou Yan crossed his arms; he wanted to see what Yuan Chenling would say.

"Gulp."

Yuan Chenling swallowed his saliva and organized his words.

"Boss, look, it's because I triggered that mark due to my previous death, right."

"Although I don't know if it was that old geezer from my family who came, there aren't many people with that level of cultivation, especially the ones responsible for my side."

"So, reasonably speaking, we should return to the White Tiger Tribe to erase the trace on you, Boss. Otherwise, it will be a trouble, won't it?"

What Yuan Chenling said wasn't a big deal, but it was reasonable.

Zhou Yan rubbed his chin and thought about it.

Although I have already erased the mark, creating the illusion that I have been dealt with, this also effectively killed off Yuan Chenling.

Although it wouldn't matter if I didn't say anything, given the indescribable feelings of his father, it seems I really do need to go and explain.

Otherwise, if I go to the Wheel of Reincarnation Path to find Lv Yang and happen to run into Yuan's father, who is coming to the underworld to fish out his son, it would be troublesome.

Unlike Yuan Chenling's uncertainty, Zhou Yan himself was more inclined to believe that the claw had been delivered by Yuan's father himself.

"I'll count that as having something to say. Wait until I'm done with my business, and I'll take you to the White Tiger Tribe. It can be considered you returning home in glory."

Whenever this was mentioned, Yuan Chenling felt uncomfortable. Under Zhou Yan's guidance, he no longer feared his father—at least he wouldn't run away immediately if they met by chance—but that didn't mean he dared to go back!

Yuan girl, you have really caused me great suffering!

After handling the issue with Yuan Chenling, Zhou Yan took him and set off on the road back to Qingxu Grotto-Heaven.

Once they left the Dream City, the man and the Lion could take the main city route back to Taiyi City. This was much faster than other routes, and it would be perfect for meeting Cangtian once more before the trial began.

That was why Zhou Yan hadn't brought Shi Suiyan and the others; it was just right to let them recover for two days and fleece the Demonic Path.

Zhou Yan was currently too busy; all sorts of things were piled up on him, so busy that he was almost at the point of giving up.

The System was still updating, and presumably, he would be even busier once the System update was finished.

The System, the follow-up matters in the Eastern Region, the follow-up to the Southern Desert's Return to Truth mission, the words for Cangtian and the person behind it, and the small side quest he had just accepted regarding Yuan Chenling.

It was just that Zhou Yan didn't notice that shortly after they left, a little white puppy appeared in the place where they had just been.

"Where are the people?"

The little puppy scratched the back of its head with a dejected expression, but there was not a trace of panic in its eyes.

"They mentioned earlier that they were going to return to that... what was it... Qingxu Grotto-Heaven first. By the way, what is Qingxu Grotto-Heaven?"