Chapter 1508: My Name Is Yang Xuan

She had inquired among her acquaintances within the sect. The news she received indicated that nothing had changed and no incidents had occurred. However, the esteemed Young Palace Mistress of Glacier Palace, who ranked second only to the Palace Mistress and above ten thousand others, had sent out a distress signal, and surprisingly, no one was aware of it.

Either someone was lying!

Or, the incident happened within the sect, and someone intentionally concealed it, preventing the news from leaking.

Otherwise, if the Young Palace Mistress was in danger, why didn't she directly notify the Palace Mistress or the powerful cultivators within the palace? Why did she instead go to such trouble to send a message to her master, who had a lower cultivation base?

It was clear that she no longer trusted anyone else within the palace, only the teacher who had guided her throughout her journey!

Her body trembling, Chen Leyao felt as if her scalp was about to explode.

Previously, she only knew that something had happened to the Young Palace Mistress and felt a degree of urgency. She hadn't considered this deeper implication until Master Zhang advised her against acting rashly; only then did she truly understand.

“You are a member of Glacier Palace and must abide by its rules. If you find yourself in a difficult position, I can handle this matter myself. However, I hope you won't reveal that I have arrived here!” Zhang Xuan said, turning to look at her and cupping his fists.

If the problem truly lay within Glacier Palace, and she was a disciple of the palace, it would be better to pretend to know nothing rather than put her in a difficult position.

“This…” Chen Leyao was speechless.

If someone truly acted against the Young Palace Mistress from within Glacier Palace, only one person would possess such capability… the Grand Elder!

Since the disappearance of the previous Palace Mistress, the Grand Elder had overseen all affairs of Glacier Palace. Every matter, large and small, inside and out, was decided by her word alone. Consequently, even though she was not the Palace Mistress, her standing was comparable.

If the previous guess was correct, and an incident had occurred within the palace, it was likely that the Grand Elder herself had taken action!

If she had acted… as a disciple, could one truly defy her orders?

“Farewell…”

Knowing she was in a difficult position, Zhang Xuan said no more. He lifted his foot and began walking forward. After only a few steps, Chen Leyao ran up from behind, blocking his path, her face full of determination: “Wait for me. The Young Palace Mistress is kind, and Master Zhang has also shown me great kindness. No matter what has happened, I must go and rescue her! Even if… it means defying the rules and commands of the palace!”

“Consider this carefully,” Zhang Xuan said, shaking his head. “This matter is no trivial one. Once you act, there might be no room for retreat…”

“I know!” Chen Leyao breathed out.

The Young Palace Mistress was a kind person, and Master Zhang had even created a cultivation technique that resolved Glacier Palace's hidden dangers, greatly benefiting her. And most importantly, this person before her was willing to confront the entire Saint Son Hall for his student. Such dedication would move anyone to willingly offer assistance.

“Very well then. I thank you on Zhao Ya's behalf!”

Seeing her sincerity, Zhang Xuan said no more. He nodded and looked at her again: “Is there anyone in Glacier Palace with whom you have a very good relationship and who holds a respected position? Find such a person first and inquire thoroughly; perhaps we can find some clues!”

Currently, the most important thing was to understand Zhao Ya's true situation so they could prepare for the next step. Inquiring with someone was the only way.

“Those I have good relationships with are mostly disciples, so they likely don't know much. However… I do know an elder with whom I have a good relationship, and she usually looks out for me. If I ask her, I might be able to find out something!” Her brows furrowed in thought for a moment.

“An elder? What's her strength?” Zhang Xuan looked at her.

“She is at the late stage of Saint 8-dan. Among the many elders, her rank isn't exceptionally high. However, she is responsible for all disciples' food and drink within the palace. If the Young Palace Mistress is not in the palace or if something has happened, she would definitely know.”

“Responsible for food and drink? Good. Take me to her!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

The elder responsible for food and drink might not hold a high position, but she should be the most well-informed. If something truly happened to Zhao Ya, she would surely know.

“It's late at night now, so she should be resting at her residence. However… her residence is inside Glacier Palace, and it might be difficult to enter at this hour…” Chen Leyao frowned.

Finding this elder was simple; the crucial point was that she resided within Glacier Palace. With the palace gates tightly shut at night, how could they get inside?

“Can you arrange to meet her outside?” Zhang Xuan asked.

Shaking her head, Chen Leyao replied, “That would be difficult. Even as an elder, she wouldn't easily leave Glacier Palace. However, every morning at dawn, she goes to the market to purchase fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients.”

“Dawn?” Zhang Xuan frowned. “There are still three hours until dawn. Delays can lead to complications. Is there no other way?”

There was still some time until dawn, and they truly couldn't afford any delays.

“Well…” Chen Leyao shook her head. She was a well-behaved disciple within the sect and had never tried to arrange a meeting outside before. She couldn't think of a good solution at the moment.

“Does this elder purchase fruits and vegetables from a specific location, or from a specific supplier?” Zhang Xuan asked.

“Glacier Palace is one of the top-ranked major powers on the continent. Naturally, the food consumed by its members consists of specific items, specially cultivated to be rich in spiritual energy and contain very few impurities. The supplier is none other than the largest family in this city of Hanbing, the Han Clan!”

The larger the sect, the stricter the rules regarding food. They wouldn't simply purchase items from a random market; there would certainly be specialized suppliers. Otherwise, if someone poisoned the vegetables, wouldn't the entire sect be incapacitated?

“The Han Clan? It's good to have such a supplier. Do you know where they reside?” Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

“I accompanied the elder there once, so I know the location!” Understanding his intention, Chen Leyao nodded eagerly. It would be difficult for her to arrange a meeting with the elder, but it should be quite simple to find an excuse to get this supplier to come out.

“Lead the way!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

Chen Leyao didn't hesitate. She quickly moved forward, and the two walked at a high speed. After about ten minutes, a large residence appeared before them.

“Master Zhang, this is the Han Clan residence!” Chen Leyao introduced.

“Mm.” Glancing at the tall mansion before him, Zhang Xuan nodded. A family capable of supplying food and vegetables to a top continental power must certainly be extraordinary.

“Present a formal visiting card!” Zhang Xuan waved his hand. For a family like this, forcing their way in was clearly unrealistic, and causing a commotion would only lead to more trouble. To meet the person in charge, they could only present a formal visiting card.

“A visiting card? With my name?” Chen Leyao was startled. Although she was a talented disciple within the sect, the Han Clan typically dealt with Glacier Palace elders. Appearing unannounced late at night, it likely wouldn't be easy to meet the head of the household.

“Write mine!” Zhang Xuan said.

“You?” Chen Leyao's face twitched: “Your name probably wouldn't work either…”

Although Master Zhang was the Young Palace Mistress's teacher, his name was only known within a small circle and wasn't widely famous. Most importantly, he had just had a conflict with the Saint Son Hall. Would using his name now be too risky?

Before she finished speaking, Master Zhang, who was walking ahead, turned his head. Unbeknownst to her, he had already changed his appearance. He now looked like a sallow-faced middle-aged man, with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm: “From now on, my name is…”

“Yang Xuan!”