91: Set off

Meng Yun's gaze was still fixed on the missions that two people could accept. Hearing Yang Kai's voice, he followed his finger and saw that one mission clearly stated the location: Du Pang Dynasty.

Meng Yun became interested upon seeing this, so he also leaned over to read the mission information. The more he read, the more alarmed he became. After reviewing all the mission details, he turned to Yang Kai and said solemnly, "Yang Kai, the Du Pang Dynasty is in danger. I must accept this mission, return, and report to my Imperial Father so he can prepare early."

Yang Kai nodded upon hearing this. For him, completing any mission made no difference, but since this matter involved Meng Yun's homeland, he naturally wouldn't ignore it. However, this mission could not be accepted by just two people, so the immediate priority was finding a teammate.

Just as Yang Kai was looking around for a teammate, a clear, bell-like voice, filled with surprise, came from afar: "Yang Kai!"

Yang Kai looked in the direction of the voice. His sharp gaze softened after seeing the person, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he responded, "Isn't this Young Miss Zi Ning of Qingyun Peak? Are you here to inspect our work?"

"Hmph, stop being so sarcastic and Yin and Yang. Of course, I'm here to choose an assessment mission!" Zi Ning quickly walked up to Yang Kai, pouting slightly and sounding displeased.

"Is Young Miss just coming to go through the motions? How interesting. Young Miss, could you perhaps take us along? I'm sure this trip will allow us to witness the might of Qingyun Peak's Young Miss. The two of us will definitely follow Young Miss's lead." Yang Kai gave Zi Ning a proper salute, adopting the posture of someone determined to be a sycophant.

Yang Kai infuriated Zi Ning greatly. She stomped her foot, her face full of anger, though, enhanced by her exquisite beauty, it didn't look particularly intimidating. Zi Ning opened her mouth and said, "Yang Kai! You..."

"Young Miss, calm your anger. It was just a joke. Seriously, do you have any pointers regarding these missions?" Seeing that Zi Ning was easily provoked into a flushed state by his few words, Yang Kai quickly changed the subject.

Zi Ning, simple-minded, shook her fist at Yang Kai, then turned her head to look at the mission bulletin board. She pointed out a few and said, "These missions have no danger, and the two of you can accept them. The others are somewhat concealed, and unexpected things might happen."

"What about this one?" Seeing that Zi Ning hadn't pointed out the mission involving the Du Pang Dynasty, Yang Kai pointed his finger at it and asked.

"Ji Shi Pavilion only received intelligence about this mission yesterday, and the specific situation hasn't been fully investigated. We only know that within the territory of the Du Pang Dynasty, incidents of demonic cultivators slaughtering villages have occurred. The Sect has already sent messages to the Disciples stationed in the Du Pang Dynasty, ordering them to investigate. This mission is to assist those Disciples in carrying out their duties, so the danger level shouldn't be high. Why, are the two of you interested in this mission?" After explaining the general cause and effect, Zi Ning realized something, squinting her eyes and smiling.

"This friend of mine comes from the Du Pang Dynasty. Seeing such changes happen in his homeland, he wants to go back and take a look. However, this mission requires a team of three to accept it. Zi Ning, have you chosen your mission yet?" Yang Kai looked intently at Zi Ning. He knew her too well. Although her cultivation and strength were average, she possessed countless Magic Treasures and many methods. Based on his experience carrying out missions recently, her various methods and Magic Treasures would be remarkably effective for missions outside the sect. Yang Kai also understood her thoroughly. If he had to choose a teammate, Zi Ning was the perfect candidate.

"Don't bother! Do you think I don't know what ulterior motives you have? My father requires me to complete missions independently without relying on external forces. I won't bring anyone with me for this mission, so you should quickly dismiss those unrealistic ideas." Zi Ning scoffed at Yang Kai's invitation.

"The Peak Master only said you shouldn't rely on external forces; he never said you had to complete a solo mission. If you team up with us to complete a mission, isn't that still completing it independently?" Yang Kai did not give up, his eyes shifting as he spoke again.

Zi Ning was stunned for a moment, then fell into contemplation. Afterward, she looked brightly at Yang Kai and laughed, "You have a point. Father really didn't say I had to complete a solo mission. On the contrary, these team missions are much harder than solo missions. If I team up with others to complete a mission, Father shouldn't object."

Yang Kai clapped his hands, thinking to himself: *She finally took the bait!* He then took down the mission involving the Du Pang Dynasty. The three of them went to a registration point, registered the mission and their information, and then set off together.

"The Du Pang Dynasty is close to the Flowing Cloud Sect. At our current speed, the three of us can arrive in less than half a day. Once we get there, I will definitely have my Imperial Father arrange a good meal for us!" Aboard a cloud boat, Yang Kai and the other two sat cross-legged around a table. The table was filled with various exquisite pastries, along with Spirit Wine and Spirit Tea. Accompanied by the clouds swirling past them, they had quite the air of Immortals.

Yang Kai tasted the fragrant tea in his hand. After entering his mouth, the tea transformed into a warm current that flowed through his body, feeling extremely comfortable. He looked at Zi Ning, feeling increasingly fortunate that he had badgered her into joining them.

"My Escape Cloud Boat hasn't been pushed to its maximum speed yet. If I increase the speed to the limit, we can reach the outskirts of the Du Pang Dynasty in one hour." Seeing the surprised look on Yang Kai and Meng Yun's faces, a smile rose in Zi Ning's heart. She put a delicious pastry into her mouth and then said somewhat boastfully.

Yang Kai raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. He proactively took control of the cloud boat. Under Zi Ning's guidance, he completely mastered the method of controlling the boat, and then poured a large amount of magical power into it. The cloud boat immediately sped away like a streak of smoke.

If Yang Kai were flying on a sword at this speed, his robes would definitely billow and rustle, but the cloud boat was inscribed with Restriction Formations for protection, so no matter how fast it flew, the passengers inside would not be affected in the slightest.

"Propelling the cloud boat like this consumes a huge amount of magical power. Even absorbing Spirit Stones can't keep up with this rate of consumption." Yang Kai calculated carefully, then controlled the speed to a level where the consumption matched his magical power recovery rate. The cloud boat sliced through the sky, rushing towards the distance.

"Meng Yun, what rank are you within the Du Pang Dynasty?" Yang Kai asked casually after settling all the affairs.

"Heh, you only know me from the Flowing Cloud Sect. If you were born in the Du Pang Dynasty and saw me on the street, you would have to call me Eighteenth Your Highness!" Meng Yun replied proudly.

"If that's the case, why didn't you just stay there and throw your weight around? Why did you run off to the Flowing Cloud Sect to become a Utility Disciple? Are you intentionally seeking hardship?" Yang Kai said, trying to deflate Meng Yun's somewhat arrogant expression.

Hearing this, Meng Yun's cheerful expression immediately froze, and his mood became subdued.