Chapter 4360: Fish Takes the Bait

Yu Yang City was bustling with activity, with a constant flow of pedestrians and vehicles on its streets.

Wang Ruyan strolled through the streets, her expression serene, a team of Wang family cultivators following closely behind. Their serious demeanor suggested they were on official business.

"It's Fairy Tianqin!" someone exclaimed. Wang Ruyan was recognized by some, as the Wang family had established shops in Yu Yang City, and local powers were naturally familiar with the Wang family's ancestor, though they had only seen her portrait, not her in person.

Wang Ruyan paid them no mind and strode forward.

Wang Ruyan and her retinue's appearance in Yu Yang City drew the attention of many cultivators.

As she arrived at the entrance of Green Lotus Pavilion, Su Sheng quickly came out to greet her.

"Ancestor, you've finally arrived," Su Sheng said respectfully.

"Let's talk inside!" Wang Ruyan instructed, striding into the Green Lotus Pavilion.

Soon, news of Fairy Tianqin's presence in Yu Yang City spread rapidly. Several Grand Unity Golden Immortals came to pay their respects, as Fairy Tianqin was someone summoned by the Kunlun Dao Ancestor, and they rarely had the chance to meet such a figure.

In a secret chamber in Tianhe City, where runes flickered on the stone walls, Xu Feng was speaking with Fairy Luoshui.

"What? Fairy Tianqin is in the Immortal Spirit Sea Region? Isn't this too much of a coincidence?" Fairy Luoshui asked nervously. She and Xu Feng combined were no match for Fairy Tianqin; they barely had time to hide, let alone confront Wang Ruyan directly.

Xu Feng also sensed something was amiss. He took out a golden immortal communication mirror, injected a spell seal into it, but the mirror showed no reaction.

"It seems Liu Qi is in trouble. I can't contact him, which explains why Fairy Tianqin is here. Immortal Lord Taihao must be cultivating in seclusion," Xu Feng analyzed.

"So, she knows I'm in Tianhe City?" Fairy Luoshui's expression tightened.

"She must know. Thinking of the worst-case scenario, Liu Qi was unexpectedly ambushed and killed by Wang family cultivators, and during interrogation, they learned you were in Tianhe City. Logically, if she wanted to find you, she would have changed her appearance and infiltrated Tianhe City to search for you discreetly. Her current high-profile actions are intentional." Xu Feng analyzed calmly. "Putting myself in her shoes, if I knew the target's location, I wouldn't act so conspicuously."

"Could Immortal Lord Taihao be in Tianhe City? Are they trying to lure us out? Does Liu Qi know where I live?" Fairy Luoshui proposed a bold conjecture.

"Immortal Lord Taihao is very likely in Tianhe City, but with so many immortals here, it won't be easy for him to find you. Besides me, no one knows you live in Green Luo Garden. How about this: you and I change our appearances, lower our cultivation to the Golden Immortal stage, and leave the city." Xu Feng took out a pale golden pill, swallowed it, and his appearance changed. This was a third-rank immortal pill, a Form-Shifting Pill, which made it difficult for even those with discerning eye techniques to see their true forms. There were many Golden Immortal cultivators in the city, and Immortal Lord Taihao simply wouldn't be able to investigate them all.

"Or should we hide within the city? Stick to the original plan and see what happens?" Fairy Luoshui suggested.

Xu Feng took out a golden glowing magical disk, injected a spell seal, and a respectful male voice sounded: "Elder Xu, there are many unfamiliar faces in the city. They're inquiring around, seeming to look for someone!" Hearing this, Fairy Luoshui's expression grew tense.

"Understood. Contact them and tell them you have reliable intelligence to offer. Bring them to Tianhe Tower to talk. Then, just give them some random false information; whether they believe it or not is up to them," Xu Feng instructed. "Yes, Elder Xu," the man replied.

Xu Feng put away the magical disk and said, "They've already made their move. Staying here any longer is too risky. Tianhe Sword Sect might even help the Wang family. It's better to leave sooner." He was unaware of the rift between the Wang family and the Tianhe Sword Sect, a fact unknown not only to him but also to most members of the Wang family and disciples of the Tianhe Sword Sect.

Fairy Luoshui nodded, took a Form-Shifting Pill from Xu Feng, swallowed it, and with her appearance changed, followed Xu Feng out.

As they stepped out of Green Luo Garden, a plain-featured young man in a blue robe walked past the entrance, his aura as vast as the sea. Xu Feng didn't pay him any mind. He and Fairy Luoshui walked towards the bustling street, blending into the crowd.

In Yu Yang City, there was a garden villa filled with the scent of flowers and the singing of birds.

A man and two women, including Wang Ruyan, were sitting in a green stone pavilion, discussing something.

"Madam Wang, our Su family still has some influence in the Immortal Spirit Sea Region. Please don't hesitate to speak up if you need any help," a dignified-looking elder in a blue robe, Su Yihang, said enthusiastically. Su Yihang, a mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, was the Su family's ancestor. The Su family had considerable influence in the Immortal Spirit Sea Region and were in-laws with the Wang family.

"Yes, indeed! We are in-laws. Please speak freely if you need anything," a beautiful young woman in a golden dress echoed. This was Chen Xue, an early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal and Su Yihang's Dao companion.

"To be frank with you, one of my descendants died in the Immortal Spirit Tomb. I've come here to investigate the cause of his death," Wang Ruyan sighed. Of course, this was a fabrication; outsiders had no way of knowing if it was true.

"Do you know who did it?" Su Yihang frowned. For Wang Ruyan to come in person, this descendant must have held a very high status! If they could help Wang Ruyan resolve this matter, she would owe them a great favor.

"I'm not sure. A Grand Unity Golden Immortal diviner helped him foretell an opportunity, saying there was a great fortune awaiting him. He went to the Immortal Spirit Tomb to search for treasure without telling us, and as a result, he died and his Dao dissipated. I only found out later. I had been grooming him as my successor." Wang Ruyan showed a sorrowful expression. She had to find a plausible reason; otherwise, her presence here would be truly unusual.

"A great opportunity!" Su Yihang realized with a start. That explained it. Putting himself in the descendant's shoes, if he had a great opportunity, he would also seek it out.

"Madam Wang, there's no need to grieve. We are very familiar with the Immortal Spirit Tomb. How about this: you provide us with his portrait, cultivation techniques, and divine abilities, and we will help you search, doing our utmost to find his remains," Chen Xue said sincerely.

Wang Ruyan nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble Madam Su." She took out a portrait and handed it to Chen Xue.

"Madam Wang, it must have been a tiring journey. Since you rarely visit the Immortal Spirit Sea Region, please stay for a longer period. We will immediately issue orders to send people to search for the perpetrator and your descendant's remains," Su Yihang said enthusiastically. This was also a good opportunity for him to ask Wang Ruyan for insights into comprehending the Law of Soul. Even a few pointers from her would be infinitely beneficial.

"Very well, then this humble one will impose upon you," Wang Ruyan agreed. Su Yihang beamed with joy and said, "No imposition at all; we couldn't be happier! Madam Wang, please stay as long as you wish."

After chatting for more than half an hour, they took their leave.

Wang Ruyan took out a blue-glowing immortal communication mirror, injected a spell seal, and Wang Changsheng's face appeared on the mirror's surface.

"The fish have taken the bait; they've teleported away. I'll go pursue them. You continue with the act," Wang Changsheng said. Having cultivated an immortal body, mastered nine laws, and possessing Dao techniques, he had no problem dealing with two Grand Unity Golden Immortals.

Wang Ruyan nodded and put away the immortal communication mirror.