Chapter 1001 Two-person Walk
The evening gathering was lively. Besides Gu Yi and Ban Kui from the Underworld Office, and ghostly entities like Tang Shi, Yang Haoran had summoned everyone under his command to the villa. He hadn't forgotten Old Master Wu and his daughter, Wu Xiaoxiao, either.
The purpose of the gathering was simple: he was to announce his transfer to Gu Mo City and make a series of arrangements.
Upon learning that Yang Haoran was to be transferred to Gu Mo City, everyone was surprised. They each had their own opinions; some approved of Yang Haoran going to Gu Mo City, while others believed it was too dangerous and best avoided if possible.
Though their views differed, Yang Haoran's mind was made up and he didn't change his decision because of their worries.
Furthermore, he had already given his word to Luo Yao; he couldn't just go back on it if he wanted to.
The next morning, before dawn, Yang Haoran left Lecheng and headed for the chaotic Gu Mo City.
Lecheng and Gu Mo City were far apart, so even with Yang Haoran's ability to tear space, he couldn't reach Gu Mo City with just a few spatial teleportations. Tearing space and teleporting continuously, it still took Yang Haoran several hours to successfully arrive within Gu Mo City's borders.
Of course, the long distance was only one reason for the time taken. Another reason was that he wasn't using his full power. If he were to tear space and teleport with all his might, the distance he could cover each time would be much greater, and the time consumed would naturally decrease accordingly.
As he stepped out of the spatial rift, another person emerged from the rift behind him. This person was none other than Xiang Chuan, whom Yang Haoran had recently conscripted into his ranks.
After Xiang Chuan exited the spatial rift, the rift rapidly healed, and no one else emerged from within.
This time, Yang Haoran had only brought Xiang Chuan with him to Gu Mo City.
Logically, Yang Haoran should have brought some experts to secure the situation, to complete his mission better and faster, but he hadn't done so.
It wasn't that he didn't want to; he simply couldn't. Circumstances didn't allow it.
Bai Xue needed to protect Zhu Rong. After all, Zhu Rong's current strength was still limited, and coupled with her special status, an expert needed to be constantly guarding her for Yang Haoran to be at ease.
As for Ye Zhiqiu, he needed to protect the home. Without Ye Zhiqiu's protection, Yang Haoran wouldn't be at ease either. After all, his residence was his lair, and in some ways, his lair was a banner. If his lair were wiped out, the banner would fall. This wasn't just a matter of losing face; it would also have significant negative impacts on those who followed him.
Moreover, Feng Xiao was still at home, and she was his precious darling. He absolutely wouldn't allow Feng Xiao's safety to be affected in the slightest. So, even though Ye Zhiqiu was currently his strongest fighter, he had never considered taking Ye Zhiqiu with him.
As for Old Master Wu, although his strength wasn't particularly powerful, he was an adept at management. If he were to bring him along, he would certainly have far fewer worries after arriving in Gu Mo City. However, if Old Master Wu were taken away, there would be no one to manage the Lecheng Underworld Office.
Another crucial point was that Old Master Wu was old and couldn't handle the strain anymore. This trip was bound to be full of danger, and he didn't want Old Master Wu to take that risk, so he also didn't bring Old Master Wu.
As for everyone else, their strength was either too weak, or they operated in the shadows, so it was naturally impossible for him to bring them.
After much deliberation, he decided to bring Xiang Chuan with him.
The decision to bring Xiang Chuan wasn't because Xiang Chuan's strength was so formidable, but because once Yang Haoran left, no one at home would be able to keep him in line. Everyone knew Yang Haoran valued Xiang Chuan the Pharmacist greatly, so they certainly wouldn't dare scold or beat him, lest they harm him and make it difficult to report back to Yang Haoran.
Xiang Chuan, for his part, had been forced to stay by Yang Haoran's side and held considerable resentment. It was fine when Yang Haoran was at home, as he controlled Xiang Chuan's life and death, so Xiang Chuan wouldn't dare to act out. But once Yang Haoran left, who knew what trouble Xiang Chuan might stir up, so Yang Haoran simply took Xiang Chuan with him.
This way, he could not only keep a close eye on Xiang Chuan and prevent him from causing trouble at home, but also continue to persuade him, slowly changing Xiang Chuan's opinion of him and making him willingly follow him.
However, to avoid some trouble, he asked Xiang Chuan to wear a mask, and not to remove it without his permission.
Whether it was out of spite, or because he disdained wearing a mask, Xiang Chuan didn't agree. Instead, he took out some medicinal liquid he had refined and applied it to his face. His appearance immediately changed, and not a trace of his former self could be seen.
Yang Haoran didn't dwell on it. After all, his main purpose in having Xiang Chuan wear a mask was to prevent his appearance from being exposed to outsiders, attracting unnecessary trouble. Xiang Chuan not wearing a mask, but using medicinal liquid to change his appearance, didn't conflict with his objective, so he didn't insist that Xiang Chuan wear a mask.
"Hey, hey, hey, Big Bro, why aren't you moving? Keep tearing space and hurrying along!"
Seeing Yang Haoran surveying his surroundings, with no intention of immediately tearing space and leaving, Xiang Chuan couldn't help but urge him.
"We've already arrived within Gu Mo City's borders, so there's no need to rush to Gu Mo City. Besides, I'm a bit tired from continuously tearing space; I need to rest a bit," Yang Haoran said with a faint smile.
"How do you know we're already within Gu Mo City's borders? Have you been here before? " Xiang Chuan asked, puzzled.
"Heh heh, though I haven't been here, I just know. Because my eyesight is fine, I'm not nearsighted."
Yang Haoran said with a chuckle, then pointed to a spot not far away. Xiang Chuan followed Yang Haoran's finger and indeed saw a boundary marker with the three blood-red characters for "Gu Mo City" carved upon it.
However, these three characters, both in color and shape, gave off an extremely eerie feeling. The blood-red color was like fresh blood, and the characters' shapes were twisted and distorted, looking remarkably like tormented human faces.
The boundary marker wasn't far from the two of them. Not to mention that they weren't ordinary people, even a regular person would have been able to clearly see the three characters on the marker. Xiang Chuan hadn't noticed the boundary marker's presence entirely because he hadn't been paying attention.
Yang Haoran's reply made Xiang Chuan feel as though he was being deliberately mocked.
"I just didn't notice it, okay? Do you really need to mock me like that? " Xiang Chuan said, a little displeased.
"Heh heh, you've misunderstood. I truly am not nearsighted," Yang Haoran replied with a faint smile.
Xiang Chuan was speechless, but then he seemed to think of something that made him very happy, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Oh, right! How long has Feng Xiao been with you? What elixirs can she refine now? I really didn't expect it! You're actually hiding a powerful Medicine Spirit in your home!"
Xiang Chuan said, his words a little incoherent due to his slight agitation.
"She's been with me for a long time. She can refine many types of elixirs. As for whether she refines more than you, I'm not sure, because I don't know how many types of elixirs you can refine. You're also a Medicine Spirit; if you two have the chance, you can exchange insights. It'll be beneficial for both of you."
Having said this, Yang Haoran turned and looked at Xiang Chuan behind him. Seeing Xiang Chuan's slightly agitated expression, and the hint of joy he was radiating, Yang Haoran thought of something and continued with a smile.
"You're this happy just because I gave you a Rejuvenation Pill? You're a Pharmacist, after all. Can't you be a bit more dignified?"
Hearing this, Xiang Chuan couldn't help but roll his eyes at Yang Haoran.
"While I am a Pharmacist, I don't refine every type of elixir. This Rejuvenation Pill, coincidentally, is one I don't know how to make. You're an Underworld Official; your physical body has been modified by the rules of heaven and earth, so your face will never age. But I'm different; with each passing day, my appearance ages a little. I'm currently at my most handsome age, and taking a Rejuvenation Pill now means I can firmly lock in my handsomeness forever. What's wrong with being happy? Is this not something worth being happy about?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiang Chuan immediately revealed an expression of sudden enlightenment, before Yang Haoran could even reply.
"Oh, I get it now! An ordinary-looking fellow like you doesn't need to preserve any handsomeness, because you've never been handsome in the first place! So, this Rejuvenation Pill is worthless in your eyes. It's perfectly normal that you don't understand the joy in my heart."
As Xiang Chuan spoke, his expression was exaggerated, and he even drew out his words. Even though Yang Haoran usually made fun of his own appearance, being told this now made the smile on his face involuntarily stiffen. After he processed it, the corner of his mouth even twitched a few times.
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