Yes!" Tianhe nodded."How could he leave like that and not say goodbye to me" Black Snow muttered to herself.“Who made him leave” Sister Red asked at this time."No one, who can stop him if he wants to..."Origin story Why bother unifying it" the Miss said dismissively without giving it much thought.

"What a fool!" Nangong Xuxin sneered, "The junior pageboy means we shouldn't say that we come from Divine Martial Continent to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"I know this. Do I need you to remind me" the Miss replied directly.

“…”

"Alright, let's assume you already know!" Xiaoyao said nonchalantly, "Here’s my suggestion: all of you should say that you were raised by your masters from a young age. You can claim ignorance about who your master is when asked, and insist it's not something to be disclosed. Anyway, both your martial arts skills and gold came from your master, so you could say he resides on Danxia Mountain."

"Where is Danxia Mountain"

“Unknown!” Xiaoyao’s three-word response left the others a bit taken aback—they thought he had picked a specific location.

“Unknown”

“Yeah, unknown. Let them imagine and search for it; what they can’t find is most mysterious,” said Xiaoyao with a smile.

"Oh… you’re so cunning…" the Miss chuckled.

Xiaoyao shook his head and continued, “This isn't about being cunning; it's strategy! Also, since you're now Imperial-level martial artists, your hypothetical master should at least be Saint or even Divine level. This will make people think there’s someone backing you up, which would cause them to hesitate before acting against you as a form of protection!”

"You’re so cunning…" Even the Nangong sisters echoed this sentiment—Xiaoyao's plan added an unfounded but formidable martial artist to their support.

“This is strategy!” Xiaoyao reiterated.

“Alright, let’s not talk about this. When are we leaving” Nangong Xuxin asked; she seemed to guess what Xiaoyao would say, yet still wanted to hear it from him.

"Of course the sooner the better—now!" Xiaoyao said without hesitation.

As expected…

“Alright then. This was bound to happen eventually; how will we maintain contact in the future” Nangong Xuxin asked a critical question, as they had yet to establish any means of communication in this new world, not even messenger birds between Gu and Xiaoyao.

"You’re going to a fixed place. You can write letters or use some magical beasts; there are many more magical beasts here than back home and quite a few interesting ones," Xiaoyao replied.

There were far more breeds of magical beasts here, offering various conveniences in daily life—a rarity on Divine Martial Continent. Moreover, the difference wasn’t merely in quantity but also seemed to have other distinctions.

This was something Xiaoyao planned to explore later; he currently only knew about it secondhand.

“What about you”

"I’ll contact you as soon as I decide. I’m still considering where to go—I need a place with good information and opportunities for learning," Xiaoyao answered.

He had selected locations for the girls but couldn’t make up his mind just yet due to more complex criteria for what he needed.

He wasn't in any hurry to choose a location; gathering intelligence en route might be better, allowing him to find an even more suitable place.

"Remember to notify us immediately when you decide. Otherwise, I’ll loosen your joints," the Miss threatened with her fist raised.

“Understood—when the time comes, I will contact you first and then... you may fear that I’m coming for you,” Xiaoyao said nonchalantly before bidding farewell to the others.

To be honest, Xiaoyao was somewhat worried about the Miss causing trouble in a strange world. However, this worry was minor given the Nangong sisters' supervision and her own formidable strength and cleverness—she wouldn't likely face any major issues.

For small problems, he didn’t care to intervene; it wasn’t an issue if she learned from experience.

The most important thing was that the Miss would not encounter fewer challenges than anyone else; what grand scenes had she not seen She'd even been through Hell several times already.

“Miss…” Xiaoyao called out at last, but it seemed his next words were stuck in his throat—perhaps he felt awkward saying them aloud.

"What is it Do you want to say that you’ll miss me I know this," the Miss smiled.

“No, I wanted to say, don’t get too indulged in wine and women…” Xiaoyao said seriously.

“Get lost!!”

“…”

This is how Xiao Yao and Solitary Star parted ways with the Miss and her companions in this small town, heading towards different destinations for their own purposes, striving to become top figures once again in this new world where they could bully men and women alike, even in broad daylight...

Wait a minute, is this only Miss's goal

Solitary Star’s objective was solely to break through and gain the strength that would be helpful to Xiao Yao. The Nangong sisters also had their own goals, though their thoughts were beyond Xiao Yao’s comprehension; nonetheless, he didn’t overthink it, as it concerned their personal matters.

Heading eastward, Xiao Yao led Solitary Star leisurely towards the Fengpu Clan!

The Fengpu Clan resided in a country located at the center of this continent. However, since they appeared in an area to the west, they naturally had to travel east.

Meanwhile, the direction Miss and her companions were heading—White Deer Academy—was northwestward; it wouldn’t be convenient for them to pass through Xiao Yao’s route. It was said that White Deer Academy got its name from being located atop a snow-covered mountain in an extremely frigid region.

Such an environment actually suited cultivation well, as harsher conditions could trigger one's potential and break someone's willpower; it all depended on whether one could remain steadfast.

Compared to White Deer Academy, Xiao Yao’s position at the Fengpu Clan wasn’t much better!

The Fengpu Clan was situated in a sparsely populated river basin with peculiar mountains, strange rocks, waterfalls, gorges, and complex terrain. Even if one knew where the Fengpu Clan was located, it wouldn't be easy to reach them.

Within the vast region of the river basin where the Fengpu Clan resided, there were dense forests covering most parts. The deepest section was brimming with dangerous beasts; although the clan might have the ability to fend off these creatures, the price they would pay could be devastating, which no one wanted.

The term "dangerous beasts" referred to demonic beasts. This continent had not only a multitude of demonic beasts but also many high-level ones, making it more challenging due to the abundance of primordial energy here.

Although most high-level demonic beasts hadn't reached imperial-tier strength yet, their sheer numbers made even superpowers hesitant to provoke them.

Moreover, there was a significant chance of encountering several demon clans, which would be an even greater disaster!

This day, Xiao Yao and Solitary Star arrived at the border town of Gongyang Kingdom. This kingdom was where the Fengpu Clan resided, in that river basin.

On this continent, Gongyang Kingdom wasn’t considered a strong kingdom despite its vast territory; only around 10% of it could actually be utilized.

Though Gongyang Kingdom wasn't powerful, no other nation dared to invade it because it had the Fengpu Clan. Even if they didn't respect the clan's influence, they would still show deference for their sake.

In addition, Gongyang Kingdom lacked strategic value, making invasions even less likely.

However, this border town where Xiao Yao was in was bustling with activity—a coincidence he quickly understood. Currently, it coincided with the Fengpu Clan's recruitment period and graduation for their old batch of disciples; with new arrivals coming while others departed, there were naturally more people around.

"Shopkeeper, do you still have guest rooms available"

"None left. You'd better seek lodging elsewhere; perhaps you'll be lucky."

During busy periods like this, it was difficult to find an inn with vacant rooms. The shopkeeper suggested that Xiao Yao stay with a regular household instead since all the inns were already full.

"Shopkeeper, I believe you still have some other rooms available. We can make do with them." With a friendly and amiable smile, Xiao Yao said to him.

"Originally, I had some empty rooms, but when an important figure arrived, he rented them all out, saying he didn't want any disturbances. People like that are beyond my reach; you won’t be able to handle them either—so it’s best not to seek trouble." The shopkeeper shook his head.

"We don’t wish for trouble. We just need a place to stay, and we’ll pay the fees regardless of whether it's a room or even a shed!" Xiao Yao maintained his smile.

Xiao Yao was confident that if they went to ordinary households for lodging, the better places would already be occupied, leaving them with nothing but the sheds in this inn.

"There are sheds available, but it’s rather inconvenient for you." The shopkeeper seemed a bit embarrassed as he spoke.

"No problem. It's still better than sleeping on the street. We’ll cover your room fees anyway," said Xiao Yao with a smile.

"That’s not necessary. We can’t charge you for that... but we could take some service charges." The shopkeeper was reluctant to accept payment for rooms, yet he couldn't let them stay without paying either; running an inn required fairness and reasonableness.

"This is fair enough," Xiao Yao nodded in agreement. He then took out some bronze coins—money he had previously exchanged from silver coins native to this place.

A few bronze coins were sufficient for a lodge like this, located in an isolated area and not particularly upscale.

"You can eat dinner at the dining hall; we have both complimentary and paid options." After receiving payment from Xiao Yao, the shopkeeper sent him and Solitary Star to their shed while having someone tidy up the place for them. own involvement, they inferred that another powerful family might be behind it, similar to Lord Cao's suspicions.This assumption wasn't unique to them; other families in Eastern Europe made the same...