There was only a single line of words written on it, and it was extremely simple.
The meaning behind it was that the Combat Master Hall still had matters to attend to, so they would be taking their leave first.
After reading the letter, Zhang Xuan frowned in bewilderment.
Wasn't the other party still fine yesterday? Wasn't he saying that he would spar with the Xuanxuan Faction together? Why did he leave in the blink of an eye?
Why was it that all of his friends, be it the elders or the master teachers, were so unreliable?
Despite living in the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, he didn't even bid farewell to him before leaving. It was as if there was something urging him to leave. This was way too rude!
Despite being a law-abiding person, he ended up having a bunch of unreliable friends around him. How frustrating …
"Did anything happen to the Combat Master Hall?"
Zhang Xuan shook his head and asked.
"It should be fine. I asked them about it, but they said that it was a private matter. As for the reason, they refused to say … Oh, right. Principal Zhang, when I returned last night, they seemed to be injured. Could it be related to that? "
Elder Mi pondered for a moment before asking.
Yesterday, when he returned to his residence, he saw Combat Master Liao and the others returning with bruised faces. In order to avoid awkwardness, he didn't ask them about it. Thinking about it now, could this be the reason?
"Injured?" Zhang Xuan scratched his head.
Didn't he ask them to guide the members of the Xuanxuan Faction? Why would they be injured?
"Forget it, let's not bother about them. It won't be too late to ask them when we meet in a month's time!"
Since they had already left, there was no point in dwelling on it. Besides, he didn't have the time or energy to do so.
After asking a few more questions, Zhang Xuan settled some matters regarding the academy with Elder Mi before returning to his residence. After instructing Wang Ying and the others to cultivate diligently, he placed Wei Ruyan back into the Anthive Nest, got onto the back of the Byzantium Helios Beast, and set off for Jingyuan City.
This trip was to search for the Poison Temple, so it was extremely dangerous. As such, he didn't bring any of his students with him, and he didn't inform anyone of his whereabouts either. With no one to hold him back, it would be much more convenient for him to move around.
Jingyuan City was located in the northeast of the Hongyuan Empire, close to the largest inland sea of the empire. Due to its remote location, it was covered in snow and cold all year round. Compared to places like Firesource City, it was much less developed.
It was precisely because there weren't many merchants here that most people weren't too familiar with the situation here. As such, there weren't many records of it in the Master Teacher Academy.
Based on the Poison Temple's characteristic of hiding from the world, it was possible that they had built their branch here.
Of course, the specific situation could only be confirmed when they reached the place.
Although Ol 'Amos had done a lot of investigations, he couldn't be 100% sure.
Because of this, even though a month seemed like a long time, it might not even be enough if they could not find the Poison Temple.
"After becoming the principal of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, my reputation has gradually grown. If I were to appear before others with my true appearance, it would be very easy for me to be noticed …"
Sitting on the back of the Byzantium Helios Beast, Zhang Xuan lowered his head in contemplation.
He was no longer the insignificant figure he used to be. Instead, he was the principal of one of the Four Great Academies of Qingyuan Empire, the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy. His standing was comparable to a Seven Star master teacher.
The Poison Temple had always been at odds with Mingshi Tang. If he were to head to Jingyuan City to look for information, it would be a huge problem if he were to be recognized. Furthermore, he might even be placed in danger.
He had to find a way to disguise himself.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Xuan began to move his muscles, and his appearance began to change. His physique grew taller, and his age also grew from his twenties to his forties.
Driving his Heaven's Path zhenqi, Zhang Xuan's aura began to change as well. Unlike before, it was slightly more violent and ferocious than before.
If he were to walk out, not even Wang Ying and the others would be able to recognize him, much less say that he was Zhang Xuan.
With the Heaven's Path zhenqi and the Quintuple Incandescence Golden Body, he was able to disguise himself as even an Otherworldly Demon, let alone an ordinary human.
The Byzantium Helios Beast flew at full speed, and ten days later, a city shrouded in snow appeared before Zhang Xuan's eyes.
From afar, it looked much smaller than Hongyuan City. However, compared to Huanyu Empire and the others, it was still much larger.
The dark gray buildings stood on the snow-white ground, and they seemed to be connected to the heavens and the earth. They meandered toward the horizon, reminiscent of a quiet and neat ink painting.
"It's almost summer, but the sky here is still covered in snow …"
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
It was already close to summer in Hongyuan, and the city was filled with greenery. Thin clothes and pants could be seen everywhere, but the weather here was so frigid that it felt as if a lifetime had passed.
"You should head to the Anthive Nest to cultivate first!"
Zhang Xuan walked to a deserted forest outside the city and stowed the Byzantium Helios Beast back into the Anthive Nest before heading into the city.
Even though the Byzantium Helios Beast rarely appeared in the academy, for safety's sake, it was best not to allow it to show itself.
After paying ten low-tier spirit stones, Zhang Xuan entered the city.
"I can't just walk around blindly like this. I have to find a place with many sources of information!"
Zhang Xuan pondered as he walked along the streets.
Even though it was highly likely that the Poison Temple was in Jingyuan City, it wouldn't be easy for him to find it.
Back then, he had to rely on the Great Herb King to lead the way to the Poison Temple in the Red Lotus Ridge. Otherwise, even if he were to court death, he wouldn't have been able to find it.
If not for that, the Poison Hall would have long been destroyed by the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe.
Lifting his gaze, Zhang Xuan saw a tavern not too far away.
"Carefree Pavilion... Forgetting Sorrow in Joy, not a bad name!"
Chuckling lightly, Zhang Xuan walked over.
There were many people in the tavern, and it was the best place to gather information. Besides, after flying for ten days straight, his mouth was already tasteless. Since he was here, he might as well try out the local delicacies.
"Master, this way please …"
A waiter walked up to Zhang Xuan with a smile.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded. Casually tossing a middle-tier spirit stone to the waiter, he said, "Find me a quiet seat!"
"Alright!"
The waiter's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly gestured, "Master, this way please!"
Middle-tier spirit stones were nothing to Zhang Xuan now, but to those who lived at the lowest rung of society and depended on their income, it was still a huge fortune.
After finding a quiet place to sit down, Zhang Xuan casually ordered some specialties before turning to look at the waiter.
"This is my first time in Jingyuan City. May I know where I can gather information that is more accurate?"
A waiter in a tavern wouldn't know anything about the Poison Temple, so Zhang Xuan couldn't be bothered to ask about it. Instead, he asked where the information was sold.
Information had always been a hot commodity, and many people were willing to pay a high price for it. Such places could be found in every city, so it wasn't too rare.
"If you want to gather information, you'll have to go to [Inkcloud Quarter]! The information there is the most accurate, and its source is the most extensive as well … "
The waiter lowered his voice.
"Inkcloud Quarter?"
"Un. It's the largest auction house in Jingyuan City. Not only does it sell treasures, it sells all kinds of information as well! In fact, it even sells news about the Hongyuan royal family. Previously, there was someone who specially bought news about Princess Yu Fei-er in the capital to propose marriage … "
With the spirit stones from before, the waiter was exceptionally enthusiastic.
"Propose marriage?" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Given Yu Fei-er's fiery temper, if she dared to propose marriage, she would probably be beaten to death on the spot.
However, given the distance between Jingyuan City and Hongyuan, the fact that they were able to obtain news about Princess Yu Fei-er showed that this Inkcloud Quarter was indeed capable.
After asking for the exact location, Zhang Xuan learned that it wasn't too far away, so he decided to drop the matter.
Even though Jingyuan City was located in a remote area, the food here was extremely delicious. After enjoying a hearty meal, Zhang Xuan stood up and headed in the direction of Inkcloud Quarter.
Inkcloud Quarter was a massive shopping mall. All kinds of treasures, paintings, ores, and the like could be found there.
The guards standing guard at the entrance were all Transcendent Mortal 7-dan Perfect Harmonization realm experts, and each of them exuded a powerful aura.
With such strength, they could be considered as one of the strongest experts in the Miryu Empire. Yet, they were only guards here. It seemed like Inkcloud Quarter wasn't simple at all.
Walking into the Inkcloud Quarter, Zhang Xuan saw shops selling and buying items all around. The place was bustling with activity.
Knowing that it would take him forever to find Yu Fei-er, and the news regarding the Poison Temple was extremely important, Zhang Xuan walked up to the front desk and said with a cold expression, "Call your manager out. I have some questions to ask him!"
After saying those words, Zhang Xuan raised his finger, and a surge of sword qi burst forth. The aura of a Nascent Saint pinnacle cultivator emanated from it, exerting immense pressure on others.
"Y-yes!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had come with ill intentions, the receptionist dared not say anything and hurriedly left. Not too long later, a middle-aged man returned.
"This friend, I am manager Zhu Xiao of Inkcloud Quarter. May I know if you have any requests?"
It was a Half-Saint middle-aged man. Even though he was shocked by Zhang Xuan's aura, he maintained a composed demeanor.
"Prepare a silent chamber for me. I have some questions to ask!"
Zhang Xuan said impassively.
"This way please!"
Without any hesitation, Zhu Xiao turned around and led the way.
After walking for a while, they arrived at a sealed room. Zhang Xuan scanned his surroundings and nodded.
It must be said that the Inkcloud Quarter was extremely secretive. There were all kinds of restrictions placed around the room, such that even if one were to engage in a battle, no one would be able to get out. It was an extremely safe place.
"Friend, what do you think of this room?"
Zhu Xiao asked with a smile.
"Not bad!" Zhang Xuan nodded. Lifting his eyelids, he said, "I want to ask for news regarding the Poison Temple. Name your price!"
"Poison Temple?"
Zhu Xiao frowned. Shaking his head, he said, "I'm sorry, but we don't have any news regarding them here.
"You don't have any?"
Zhang Xuan chuckled. With a flick of his wrist, a hundred high-tier spirit stones appeared on the floor. "Is this enough?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had taken out a hundred high-tier spirit stones, Zhu Xiao's eyebrows twitched. Eventually, he gritted his teeth and said, "My apologies, it's not about money. I really don't have any!"
Paying no heed to the other party, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and another pile of high-tier spirit stones appeared on the floor. Spiritual energy rippled in the air, and there were at least five hundred of them.
"Is this enough?"
"T-this …"
Zhu Xiao's face paled. "This matter is already beyond my comprehension. I'll have to report it to the boss …"
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