First you respect the robe, then you respect the person—this saying was proving its worth more and more.

Even in the God Realm, image was something well worth investing in.

With the way Tong Yaoguang had just stood there like some street loafer, who could have guessed he was the legendary Fiery Scholar?

Now this attire made far more sense.

Especially that terrifying pressure—truly enough to make one feel secure.

No wonder everyone liked being neighbors with Tong Yaoguang.

With that level of strength, anyone would feel at ease.

Heng Xuan Zhen narrowed her eyes slightly.

She could not help but begin pondering inwardly.

Had the inner demon sensed her dissatisfaction and deliberately begun patching the setting?

Mm. It should have been like this from the start.

After all, this was Quiet Mind Retreat, the divine city whose name shook the God Realm. It had to possess the proper aura and presence.

Otherwise, she truly would have had no immersion at all.

Ye Yu lightly clapped his hands and said with feigned seriousness, “From the very beginning I felt you were extraordinary. Now it seems I was right.”

Tong Yaoguang’s face darkened instantly.

Your eyes were filled with suspicion just now, and now you say something like that. Don’t you feel even a little embarrassed?

Still, Tong Yaoguang did not intend to argue.

He once again leaned against the doorframe like a village loafer and asked indifferently, “Go on. What do you want? Planning to build a house nearby? Or negotiate the price for staying here long term?

Let me say this first—you must offer something that interests me.”

Ye Yu raised a brow slightly.

Was this the occupational instinct of Quiet Mind Retreat?

Seeing everyone as a potential homebuilder.

He truly had no interest in that.

Wait.

Perhaps he could obtain some useful information from this fellow.

With that thought, Ye Yu took out the Heart-Linked Jade and said softly, “I came here looking for a friend. She seems to have been kidnapped. She also has a jade pendant like this one. This item can automatically track the other’s location.

It was this that led me here.

But after arriving, the location signal seemed to be blocked by something.

Can you help locate her?

Her name is Han Yuexi.”

While speaking, Ye Yu stared directly into Tong Yaoguang’s eyes, attempting to detect any anomaly.

Until Han Yuexi was found, everyone here had to be treated as a suspect.

Including Tong Yaoguang.

Even if he could not imagine the reason, he could not lower his guard.

If Tong Yaoguang truly had trapped Han Yuexi, then he would need to devise a different strategy.

If not, then things would be much simpler.

Perhaps this City Lord of Quiet Mind Retreat could even assist him.

A flicker of confusion passed through Tong Yaoguang’s eyes.

He casually took the Heart-Linked Jade and murmured, “Han Yuexi? She is not one of my residents. I have never heard this name.

But you say this little thing can track positions. Interesting.

Hm. Crude workmanship. Very crude.”

A trace of disdain crossed Tong Yaoguang’s face before he released his hands.

The Heart-Linked Jade floated before him.

As his fingers rapidly formed Dao seals, a faint glow emerged from the jade once more, and it began drifting slowly toward one side.

Ye Yu was astonished and asked, “What’s going on?”

“The concept behind this thing is decent, but the craftsmanship is too rough. The materials are ordinary. Its tracking effect is mediocre and easily blocked.

What I am doing now is temporarily reinforcing it so it can resume functioning.”

Maintaining the seals before him, Tong Yaoguang followed behind the floating jade.

After a brief pause, he continued, “Kid, this help isn’t free. Once we find the person, remember to give me something satisfactory in return.”

Ye Yu immediately nodded and began contemplating what kind of thing someone like Tong Yaoguang would consider satisfactory.

Moments later—

Ye Yu, Tong Yaoguang, and Heng Xuan Zhen arrived at a wooden house at the southernmost edge.

After hovering outside the door for several breaths, the Heart-Linked Jade dimmed completely and fell to the ground.

Tong Yaoguang’s expression grew solemn.

“It should be here. However, the situation here is somewhat special—”

Before he could finish—

The wooden door slowly opened.

A short old man stepped out, his cold gaze sweeping over Ye Yu and Heng Xuan Zhen before settling squarely on Tong Yaoguang.

“Little Guang, why bring these two unfamiliar faces to see me?”

Instantly, killing intent surged around Tong Yaoguang.

Pointing at the old man, he shouted fiercely, “Xie Jiangshu, shut your filthy mouth. Little Guang is not something you get to call me.

You really think I can’t chop off your rat head?”

The old man called Xie Jiangshu showed not the slightest trace of anger, merely giving two dry chuckles.

“I’ve kept you trapped here for so many years, yet your temper hasn’t changed at all.

I know you can kill me. But can you withstand my master’s wrath?”

Those words made Ye Yu and Heng Xuan Zhen’s hearts jolt violently.

Trapped?

Did that mean Tong Yaoguang had not stayed here willingly, but was imprisoned?

Tong Yaoguang clenched his teeth, saying nothing. Divine power churned violently around him like a volcano on the verge of eruption.

Xie Jiangshu remained calm, taking out a golden disc and gently rubbing it with his fingertip.

“Some matters are fine to think about. But once you truly act, the consequences are unpredictable.

So return to where you came from. Understand?”

A trace of apprehension flashed in Tong Yaoguang’s eyes before he turned away in fury.

Ye Yu glanced at him and was just about to speak—

Xie Jiangshu tossed out a piece of Heart-Linked Jade.

It landed precisely before Ye Yu and Heng Xuan Zhen.

“This little thing is quite an eyesore. Take it and leave.

In the God Realm, there are some people and some matters you simply cannot afford to provoke.

So get lost.”

Xie Jiangshu lifted his chin slightly, adopting a lofty, condescending posture.

It was infuriating.

Yet judging from his tone toward Tong Yaoguang earlier, he was not deliberately putting on airs—he was simply accustomed to standing above others.

As though everyone should kneel.

That demeanor irritated Ye Yu to the extreme.

He turned to look at Tong Yaoguang.

“I’ve figured out your payment. You’ll definitely be interested.”

Tong Yaoguang’s eyes brightened instantly, as if he had guessed something.

Yet the very next second—

Ye Yu suddenly stepped forward and charged into the wooden house, one hand forming a sword seal.

Xie Jiangshu was utterly stunned.

Clearly, he had never expected that within Quiet Mind Retreat, someone would dare to attack in front of Tong Yaoguang.

This was outright breaking the rules of the entire divine city.

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