Chapter 405: Four hundred and four, portrait Chapter 405: Four hundred and four, portrait Song Yan Ning nodded slightly, “Don’t forget what you promised.”
“As long as Elder Yu is cured, I will keep my promise,” the City Lord walked to Elder Yu’s bedside and placed the Netherworld Soul Pill into his mouth. Elder Yu was powerful, and curing him would definitely be beneficial for his future.
Once the elixir was administered, it wasn’t long before Elder Yu’s complexion began to turn rosy. Seeing this, the City Lord knew that the elixir Song Yan Ning had provided was genuine, and he instructed the guards outside the door, “Release all the cultivators who were captured.”
“Yes!” The guard outside responded and quickly ran off.
“Please, have a seat!” the City Lord invited Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen to sit down.
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen, without being pretentious, walked to the chairs and sat down.
“May I know which sect the two of you are from?” the City Lord asked after ordering tea, his face bearing a smile that was intended to please. Whoever could produce the Netherworld Soul Pill definitely came from a major sect.
“We cannot say,” Qin Yushen replied indifferently.
The City Lord laughed it off, “If you are not in a hurry to leave, you could stay at my residence for a few more days, allowing me to extend my hospitality.”
“No need!” Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning refused without a second thought.
The City Lord smiled awkwardly.
“City Lord, let me remind you, this time you captured us, and we didn’t hold it against you out of generosity. Do you think you would be as lucky if you captured disciples from other sects next time?” Song Yan Ning expressed her concern that the City Lord might capture people again after they left.
Hearing this, the City Lord’s back broke out in uncontrollable cold sweat, “It was my fault this time; I won’t do it again. Please don’t take it to heart.” Previously, he had only thought about currying favor with those powers, without considering much. Now, recalling it, it indeed was so. If he captured a sect’s disciples and searched their souls, the sect would definitely not let him go.
“It’s good that the City Lord understands, we will take our leave now!” Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen stood up.
The City Lord pulled out two jade boxes and handed them to Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen, “A small gift, please accept it.”
“Uh-huh!” Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen didn’t stand on ceremony with the City Lord and took the jade boxes, then turned and walked towards the exit.
The City Lord hurriedly followed them to see them out.
Watching Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen leave, the City Lord withdrew his gaze and let out a long sigh. Now, he just hoped that once they returned to their sect, they wouldn’t speak of him capturing them, otherwise his position as City Lord would come to an end.
“City Lord!” A guard ran over and handed him a portrait, “City Lord! These are the people various powers are looking for.”
The City Lord took the portrait, glanced at it briefly, and ordered, “Issue a warrant for their arrest immediately.” If it weren’t for these two, how could he have almost offended those two sect disciples? Once he captured them, he would make sure to torture them severely.
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen settled down in an inn, examined the map, and decided it was best to first visit the Chaotic Stone Beach where they had initially landed, and incidentally send Yuan Yixiu back.
Early the next day, Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen bought a Beast Chariot and left the city.
After leaving the city, Song Yan Ning released Yuan Yixiu from the Spiritual Pearl and restored his original appearance.
Family Head Yuan paced back and forth anxiously in his study. After all this time, there was still no news of Yu’er and Xiu’er. It was most likely unfortunate news.
“Family Head! The third young master has returned,” announced the butler from outside.
Family Head Yuan, seeing this, showed a trace of joy and quickly went forward to open the door, “What about Yu’er?”
“Miss Yu’er has not returned, and the third young master’s condition is also not good,” the butler sighed inwardly with resignation. The third young master was able to return alive, yet Yu’er, such a talent, had fallen. It was truly unfair.
“Where is he?” Family Head Yuan asked, frowning.
“The third young master’s friend accompanied him back to the courtyard.”
Family Head Yuan thought for a moment, then stepped out of the study and directed his steps towards the courtyard where Yuan Yixiu was staying.
Yuan Yixiu examined the room, “Is this really my home? Why don’t I feel any familiarity?” For some reason, his heart felt a sense of rejection towards this home, subconsciously not wanting to return.
“Yes,” nodded Song Yan Ning. She had erased his memories of these past days in the Spiritual Pearl. The Pearl was her secret and absolutely could not be revealed. Aside from Qin Yushen, she had told no one, not even her grandparents.
“Xiu’er.” Family Head Yuan entered the room and glanced at Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen, turning his attention to Yuan Yixiu. He had met Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen before, when Xiu’er had wanted to give them the spot in the Spiritual Realm, but later, because of Yu’er, he had taken back the spot.
“Who are you?” Yuan Yixiu sized up Family Head Yuan. Now, he only knew his name and had forgotten everything else.
“How can you not recognize even your father?” Family Head Yuan looked at Yuan Yixiu, surprised. Seeing his sincere and not joking eyes, he became somewhat panicked. Unfond as he was of this son, he was still his son.
“Family Head Yuan, Yuan Yixiu was seriously injured and almost perished. Now, he doesn’t remember anything,” Song Yan Ning explained.
“Seriously injured? How did he get injured?” Family Head Yuan asked anxiously.
“We don’t know either. That day we were watching the excitement outside the Spiritual Realm, saw two cultivators helping him out, so we asked them and they handed Yuan Yixiu over to us,” Song Yan Ning fabricated an excuse they had thought up in advance.
Family Head Yuan nodded, “You didn’t enter the Spiritual Realm?”
“We didn’t have a spot, and fortunately we didn’t go in, or with our cultivation, we would likely have not returned,” Song Yan Ning said, relieved.
Family Head Yuan gave a slight smile, “Thank you for bringing Xiu’er back. If you need anything, just let me know.” It was a pity Yu’er hadn’t made it out, or it would have been even better.
“We have no other demands, we would just appreciate staying in the residence for a few days,” Song Yan Ning planned to visit the Chaotic Stone Beach to see if they could find the transmission array from back then.
“That’s absolutely fine, I’ll have arrangements made immediately,” Family Head Yuan promised. He regarded Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen with some admiration, realizing that if it were others, they would certainly seize the opportunity to make various demands.
“No need to bother, it’s fine for us to stay here,” refused Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen. This place was near the Chaotic Stone Beach, and there was no one to disturb them, which suited them the best.
“Okay, just let me know if you need anything,” Family Head Yuan turned to Yuan Yixiu, “Xiu’er, can he still cultivate?”
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen shook their heads. Yuan Yixiu’s current condition made Cultivation impossible, but Martial Arts Cultivation was still feasible. On their way back, they had already given Yuan Yixiu a book of Ancient Martial Arts suitable for his training. Entering the path through martial arts wasn’t impossible; it was just a matter of whether Yuan Yixiu could persist.
Family Head Yuan sighed deeply and walked towards the outside. Fortunately, he had never pinned his hopes on Xiu’er; otherwise, his disappointment would be even greater.