Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 260: From Joy to Worry

Li Qingyuan unfolded the letter and saw that the words on it were very brief, only three sentences:

"We have contacted Senior Hua. He is currently safe. There is no need to worry."

"Qing Huan has gone ahead. Xingyue City awaits your arrival. Hurry, hurry!"

"Remember to keep your tracks secret and don't be careless!"

Li Qingyuan's eyes were fixed on these three lines of words, and he felt excited. Mr. Hua was safe!

However, his excitement was fleeting. He seemed to suddenly realize something, looked at Shopkeeper Song, and asked anxiously:

"Manager Song, when was this letter left?"

Shopkeeper Song frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and replied, "It seems...about ten days ago."

"What?!" Li Qingyuan stood up suddenly.

So much time has passed!

This letter was sent over ten days ago, but Elder Hua had already made a move ten days ago. Doesn't this mean that his whereabouts have been exposed again?!

Moreover, Yue Qinghuan has already gone there first. Could the two of them have already met?

If that's the case, then doesn't that mean... both of them are in danger?

The more he thought about it, the more his heart sank.

......

"Little friend Li, what's wrong?"

Shopkeeper Song also stood up with a serious expression.

Li Qingyuan asked anxiously, "Manager Song, can you contact your young lady?"

"Uh... I'm not sure, I'll give it a try."

Seeing how anxious he was, Shopkeeper Song did not dare to delay any longer. He took out a communication jade slip, injected mysterious power into it, and tried to send a message to Yue Qinghuan.

Li Qingyuan stared at the jade slip, hoping for a response.

However, reality disappointed him.

After waiting for a whole incense stick of time, there was no movement from the jade slip, and no response was received.

Li Qingyuan's heart sank to the bottom in an instant, and a chill quietly rose from his back.

He did not linger any longer, and after exchanging the jade slips of communication with Shopkeeper Song, he instructed:

"Shopkeeper Song, if you have any news about Yue Qinghuan, please inform me immediately."

Afterwards, he activated the Thousand Faces Disguise Technique, transformed back into the Jade-faced Young Man, and hurried outside.

Seeing him like this, Shopkeeper Song was surprised, but didn't ask any more questions.

Then, she hurriedly followed with her maid, saying as she walked:

"Don't worry, Li Xiaoyou. I will contact you as soon as there is any situation."

......

When the group went downstairs, they saw Old Yellow Ox grinning and chatting enthusiastically with a maid from the Treasure Pavilion.

Of course, he wanted to talk to others, but they didn't want to pay attention to him.

He was holding a bunch of things in his arms, a dazzling array of things—

There are crystal clear jade bottles, exquisitely carved wood carvings, gem-inlaid daggers... and so on.

There were even a few women's jewelry and clothes...

Seeing this, Li Qingyuan's face instantly darkened and he was about to speak.

At this time, the voice of Shopkeeper Song came from behind:

"Little friend Li, this brother is your friend, right? Then we are all friends."

"This time, I will do my best to be a good host and give these things to you for free. Let's just consider it as making friends."

As he spoke, Shopkeeper Song walked forward with the Moon Soul Spirit Bracelet and said again:

"And this, if you like it, Li Xiaoyou, take it too."

Li Qingyuan instinctively wanted to refuse. He knew in his heart that Manager Song wanted to befriend him because of his close relationship with Yue Qinghuan.

He didn't want to use Yue Qinghuan's name to gain these benefits and thus owe anyone a favor.

But then he thought again, if he didn't accept it, Manager Song might feel resentful.

If this little thing affects future events, it would be more trouble than gain.

He immediately thanked her and took the jade bracelet.

Then he turned and walked out of the Treasure Pavilion.

Shopkeeper Song seemed to really want to make friends with him, and he didn't stop until he sent him and the old ox to the teleportation array in Yunshui City.

As the teleportation array flickered, Li Qingyuan and the yellow-haired Taoist priest transformed by the old ox disappeared in Yunshui City.

......

On the way, Li Qingyuan took out a space ring and handed it to Lao Huangniu, asking him to put everything away.

He also put the 'Moon Soul Spirit Bracelet' into a space ring.

Next, the two of them continued on their journey, passing through several cities through the teleportation array.

At this time, night had fallen and everything was quiet, but they were still rushing between the teleportation arrays in various cities.

Time is running out, and Li Qingyuan has a clear goal - he wants to go to Xingyue City!

Because Yue Qinghuan mentioned in the letter that she would wait for him there, this city was his first destination.

On the way, Li Qingyuan also specially bought a map of Canglan Continent.

This map was drawn in great detail, clearly marking the locations of various cities, mountains, rivers, teleportation arrays, etc.

Even some hidden special areas are marked, which is very practical.

By comparing the map, Li Qingyuan roughly determined the direction.

Xingyue City is located in the west, only five cities away from the headquarters of the Vajra Sect.

In this case, what Chen Lingyu said, that someone saw Master Hua heading towards the Vajra Sect, is very likely to be true.

......

At this time, Li Qingyuan had calmed down.

Although he was anxious, he remained cautious.

Along the way, he deliberately took a detour and did not choose to teleport in a straight line.

Although he and Lao Huangniu now have a brand new look, they have no choice but to do so in order to prevent being targeted by those with ulterior motives.

I teleported along the way and passed through countless cities.

The sky is already turning pale, and a new day is about to come.

Li Qingyuan and the other person came to a restaurant at this moment and took a short rest.

After a simple breakfast, Li Qingyuan took out the map and looked at it again while waiting for the old ox to eat and drink.

According to the map, this place is only about fifty cities away from Xingyue City.

If nothing goes wrong, we will arrive before dark.

Li Qingyuan's thoughts raced. Was Yue Qinghuan still in Xingyue City right now?

If she's not here, where can I find her?

After a full hour, the old ox wiped its mouth contentedly, ending this "gluttonous" meal.

The two men tidied themselves up and set off again.

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