Chapter 1246: An Extremely Important Person
The reason Yang Haoran brought Zhong Siyu out of Lecheng was, for one, because he didn't want the five of Zhou Hufa to investigate Zhong Siyu and discover her presence in his Guardian District. Although the probability of that was almost zero, he still felt it was better to be cautious. If possible, it was best to make that "almost" an absolute "definitely not".
Another reason was Zhong Siyu's incessant pestering to accompany him. Ever since Zhong Siyu destroyed a temple and killed people a month ago, he had ordered her to stay in her room and not run around. This had left Zhong Siyu feeling incredibly stifled; she absolutely refused to remain cooped up. Upon learning he was preparing for a long journey, Zhong Siyu insisted on leaving with him, no matter what.
Yang Haoran had spent some time with Zhong Siyu and had a certain understanding of her personality. He knew that if he didn't agree, Zhong Siyu definitely wouldn't stay quietly in her room; she would still run out and cause trouble. Even when he was in the Guardian District, he could only barely keep Zhong Siyu in check, and her troublemaking was a common occurrence. Once he left the Guardian District, it was a given that Zhong Siyu would cause even more problems, and whether he could successfully resolve them would be an unknown. If possible, he naturally wanted to avoid such a situation.
It was precisely for these two reasons that Yang Haoran, after some deliberation, finally decided to bring Zhong Siyu with him. This way, he not only gained a powerful helper but also wouldn't have to worry about Zhong Siyu causing more trouble in Lecheng, nor would he have to fret about the Demon Hunter Guild tracing her.
As for the five of Zhou Hufa, Yang Haoran no longer cared. His objective had already been achieved. If the five of Zhou Hufa wanted to continue their investigation in Lecheng, he would let them investigate to their heart's content. He only needed to instruct his subordinates to outwardly cooperate fully with their investigation; he couldn't be bothered with anything else.
By now, Yang Haoran hadn't traveled far from home in quite some time. The reason for this long journey was a matter of extreme importance that he needed to attend to immediately: he was going to meet someone.
Yang Haoran had spent a very long time searching for this person. He had been looking for them even before the great battle at Snow Fox Mountain. After the Snow Fox Mountain battle concluded, he not only didn't give up his search but actually intensified his efforts. However, it had been to no avail; the person had seemingly vanished without a trace, as if evaporated from the world.
Despite this, Yang Haoran still hadn't given up the search. He even issued an order to Tang Shi, instructing him to temporarily set aside other matters and make finding this person the top priority. If the person was still alive, he needed to know their whereabouts. If they were already dead, he absolutely had to ascertain how they died and who killed them.
Under the full efforts of the Myriad Ghost Grotto, they finally succeeded in locating this person recently. Achieving this feat, besides good luck, equally necessitated the Myriad Ghost Grotto's formidable capabilities!
Tang Shi successfully found the person and did not act rashly. He didn't startle them, nor did he directly bring them before Yang Haoran. He knew that this person was of extreme importance to his master, Yang Haoran, and any mishandling would surely incur his master's displeasure. Therefore, he secretly monitored the person's movements while simultaneously reporting the news to Yang Haoran, naturally leaving the next steps to Yang Haoran's discretion.
. . . . Yang Haoran was extremely satisfied with Tang Shi's approach. This person was crucial to him, and indeed, not a single rash action could be afforded. Tang Shi not acting rashly after finding the person, merely monitoring them secretly, was precisely the outcome he desired most.
However, Yang Haoran's subsequent action greatly shocked Tang Shi. Although he could tell Yang Haoran valued this person immensely, he had still underestimated the extent of Yang Haoran's regard. Because after learning of the person's location, Yang Haoran, without a second thought, intended to personally travel to meet them. This was something Tang Shi had never anticipated.
Of course, with the power he wielded, his own intellect, and his understanding of his master, Yang Haoran, figuring out this matter wouldn't be difficult. But in his view, such an action would be tantamount to insubordination. For him to truly understand the situation, he would have to investigate the relationship between Yang Haoran and this person. From his position, investigating his own master—what else could that be but insubordination?
Therefore, despite his shock at Yang Haoran's decision, he harbored no intention of delving further into the matter. Instead, out of concern for safety, he merely reminded Yang Haoran to be extra careful.
In fact, at first, Tang Shi had tried to persuade Yang Haoran not to seek out this person himself, believing such an approach to be far too risky. Although the New Beginning Realm appeared peaceful on the surface, this "peace" was merely relative. Some areas remained quite chaotic, with constant skirmishes. Furthermore, given Yang Haoran's unique identity, there were quite a few who wished to erase him from this world. Thus, he was somewhat concerned about Yang Haoran personally meeting this individual.
In his opinion, the best course of action would be for his own people to bring the person back to meet Yang Haoran. This would not only ensure Yang Haoran's safety but also safeguard his dignity as a superior.
However, his persuasion had no effect whatsoever. Yang Haoran ultimately decided to make the journey to the destination himself.
Having followed Yang Haoran for so many years, Tang Shi was well aware of his personality. He knew that once Yang Haoran made a decision, it was difficult to change his mind, and there must have been a compelling reason for Yang Haoran to insist on this course of action. Therefore, he didn't continue trying to persuade Yang Haoran, merely reminding him to prioritize his safety.
On a secluded country road, a man and a woman walked side by side. The man was dressed in ordinary black clothes, while the woman wore exquisite white attire. These two were none other than Yang Haoran and Zhong Siyu, who had left the Guardian District some time ago. However, at this moment, Yang Haoran was not wearing his Death God's uniform, nor had Zhong Siyu revealed her Blood-Clad form.
“Yang Haoran, I swear, why are you such a scaredy-cat? A few small fry from the Demon Hunter Guild—is that enough to scare you like this? ”
Zhong Siyu withdrew her gaze from the scenery, shooting a disdainful glance at Yang Haoran beside her. Her face bore an unconcealed expression of contempt, and her tone was laced with strong mockery.
Yang Haoran's expression remained calm upon hearing her. He didn't look at Zhong Siyu beside him, but instead fixed his gaze forward, continuing to walk while calmly smiling as he retorted.
“Heh heh, when I first met you, my guts weren't exactly huge, but the me of today is long past the me of then. My courage now, I daresay, few in this world can compare. ”
. . . . Upon hearing this, Zhong Siyu pursed her lips, clearly not believing a word Yang Haoran said.
“Heh, a giant in words, a dwarf in deeds. Aren't you afraid of getting slapped in the face saying that? What I love most is slapping people's faces. You say your guts are unmatched in this world, so why were you scared stiff by a few small fry from the Demon Hunter Guild, hiding away, even dragging me on a non-stop, long-distance journey all the way from Jingling Continent to Tong Continent? I ask you, did you really need to be THAT scared? ”
Yang Haoran burst into a dumbfounded laugh. He first shook his head lightly, then finally spoke, asking:
“Heh heh, so you think I traveled all this way to Tong Continent to avoid those few from the Demon Hunter Guild? ”
Zhong Siyu didn't even think, immediately retorting:
“Isn't it? ”
Zhong Siyu only knew that Yang Haoran was going on a long journey, a fact he had naturally told her. However, Yang Haoran hadn't specified the reason for this trip. Thus, Zhong Siyu speculated that Yang Haoran's long journey was to avoid the Demon Hunter Guild's investigation. It was precisely for this reason that Zhong Siyu believed Yang Haoran's courage was as small as ever, leading her to utter those sarcastic remarks.
In response to Zhong Siyu's retort, Yang Haoran simply shook his head and gave a definitive answer.
“Heh heh, of course not. Although the trouble you stirred up this time gave me a massive headache, it wasn't enough to make me run away. The reason I rushed to Tong Continent this time is because I need to meet someone—an extremely important person! ”
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