This person was in one of the very ordinary prison cells in the Heavenly Prison, with nothing special about it. You couldn't even see any particular features, but at this moment he seemed quite special, because everyone else was making noise about the food, while he sat quietly to the side.
This made him seem very special at this moment, but this shouldn't have surprised Xiaoyao. This kind of specialness had a certain probability of occurring - he didn't need to be surprised by it.
The reason he was surprised was because he knew this person. Even meeting this person in an ordinary place would surprise him, much less meeting him in this place. What was even more surprising was that this person was disguised. Even experts would find it very difficult to see through this disguise, but Xiaoyao still discovered it, and recognized him at first glance.
Xiaoyao only took this one look, then immediately turned his head. He didn't want to be recognized by the other party. The other party was here with unspeakable purposes - that was certain - but this was definitely aimed at Heavenly Gate. He didn't need to provoke the other party for Heavenly Gate's sake, so naturally he hoped to pretend he hadn't seen anything.
This person was no simple character. Not to mention the power behind him - just his own strength alone could easily deal with Xiaoyao.
For this reason, Xiaoyao quickened his pace and hurriedly left, just to avoid provoking this person. In that person's originally calm eyes, a trace of surprise appeared, as if he had discovered Xiaoyao's identity and realized he might have been discovered by Xiaoyao.
This, how was this possible? How could this kid see through my disguise.
Hmph, originally this time was for an important matter. I didn't expect to run into this kid. Why would this kid appear here? It's really too strange.
Forget it, no need to worry about him. First do the serious business. Anyway, he won't affect anything. If it were any time before, it might have impacted the plan, but now there shouldn't be any problems. However, I need to notify the others to control that kid, otherwise if that kid causes trouble again, it would be very troublesome!
"Leave immediately, this place is not suitable for staying long!"
After Xiaoyao left the Heavenly Prison, he immediately made a decision - to leave this place. Originally, all the useful things from that underground palace had already been excavated. There was no longer any special value, at least no value worth making Xiaoyao stay.
"Chi Chi, hurry up and prepare. We need to pack up and run!"
"Chi chi?"
"Why run? Because there's a demon head here, and it's a female demon head. This trouble is definitely not small. We'd better withdraw first and not get dragged into it!!"
"Chi chi!!"
"You go block up this tunnel. Block it all up. We won't need to use it in the future, and we don't want people to discover it!!"
After Xiaoyao returned to his house, he called Chi Chi back. After explaining the situation, he had Chi Chi destroy the tunnel. This was also a small matter for Chi Chi - it could easily block it up.
Such a tunnel was originally in the earth and was so small. After being blocked up, it would be very difficult to detect. Plus the connecting hole in the underground palace was also very coincidentally in a very hidden place. In such a large underground palace, finding such a small hole would be equally very difficult.
"Should I go notify the Second Miss? After all, we can be considered acquaintances..." Xiaoyao frowned, somewhat hesitant. The only person here he might feel some connection to was Dongfang Wunian, because Dongfang Wunian had spoken with him quite a bit. Although they couldn't be called friends, as he said, they were acquaintances.
If other people knew Xiaoyao's thoughts, they would definitely be speechless. So in Xiaoyao's heart, Dongfang Wunian was merely an acquaintance.
Even Dongfang Wunian would be very depressed about this. She already considered Xiaoyao a friend. Although not the best kind of friend, she could still call him a friend - not just an acquaintance.
Xiaoyao's luggage was quite simple - just one backpack, almost no different from when he came. The things he had made during this time were either sent to Guxing through messenger eagles, hidden on his body, or in Chi Chi's stomach.
Xiaoyao's current appearance made people think at first glance that he was going out. Although they hadn't thought he might be going on a long journey, he was definitely going out for a while. Everyone seemed to have no particular thoughts about this, feeling it was normal.
Because Xiaoyao would sometimes go out to gather herbs, sometimes following training teams, sometimes by himself. Since he didn't think there was any danger, naturally others wouldn't care about his life or death - they were used to it.
Just like this, Xiaoyao prepared to find Dongfang Wunian. At this moment a problem arose - he didn't seem to know where Dongfang Wunian was. It was always Dongfang Wunian who came to find him to talk. He had never looked for Dongfang Wunian, so naturally he didn't know where Dongfang Wunian usually was.
Fortunately, Heavenly Gate wasn't too large. At least the activity range of a Second Miss like Dongfang Wunian wasn't very big. Xiaoyao asked around and immediately someone told him.
At this time it was afternoon rest time, but Dongfang Wunian would generally cultivate in the practice room during rest time. Heavenly Gate's practice rooms were near the training grounds. Each practice room was independent and had good defensive power, so they wouldn't be affected by outside situations.
Xiaoyao immediately walked quickly toward the training grounds. Along the way there were quite a few people coming and going, all inner sect disciples. This was basically a place where inner sect disciples came and went. Outer sect disciples didn't have the right to stay inside for long periods, unless there were special circumstances or when they were about to break through.
Xiaoyao's entry seemed to attract some people's attention. They didn't recognize Xiaoyao. Perhaps they had heard that Dongfang Wunian had a good relationship with a peripheral member, but what this peripheral member was called and what he looked like, they didn't know and didn't want to know, because they felt this wasn't necessary!!
Although Xiaoyao attracted some people's attention, they didn't seem to care too much, because peripheral members entering here did happen. Generally they had some work that needed them to do, like cleaning, repairs, and so on. These inner sect disciples definitely wouldn't do such work.
Xiaoyao traveled unobstructed along the way with no one blocking him, until he reached the training grounds and stated his purpose of wanting to find Dongfang Wunian. Then obstacles immediately began.
"What? You're here to find Junior Sister Dongfang? Who are you? What qualifications do you have to see her?" The inner sect disciple who was asked immediately changed his expression, looking at Xiaoyao very unfriendly.
"My name is Xiaoyao. Please help notify the Second Miss that I have something to discuss with her." Xiaoyao said very politely.
"So you're that Xiaoyao. Hmph, don't think you can be arrogant just because you have some relationship with Junior Sister Dongfang. Let me tell you, Junior Sister Dongfang coming to find you is one thing, but you coming to find Junior Sister Dongfang is a joke!! If you're smart, hurry back to where you belong!!" That inner sect disciple said very rudely.
"Hmph, a peripheral member also wants to get close to Junior Sister Dongfang - simply wishful thinking!!" That inner sect disciple finally snorted coldly, while those watching the excitement also showed very disdainful expressions looking at Xiaoyao.
It seemed this inner sect disciple knew something about Xiaoyao and had some thoughts about Dongfang Wunian, so seeing Xiaoyao made him want to strike out. Because even he didn't have much opportunity to talk with Dongfang Wunian, but Xiaoyao could, which made him very displeased.
"I'm sorry, could you please help call her? I have important business!" Xiaoyao didn't get angry and still spoke very politely.
"Important business? What important business could you have? A herb gatherer who can cook a bit - is it that you don't have enough vegetables? I can help you with this. At that spot down the mountain, that's the vegetable field. Go pick vegetables!" That inner sect disciple remained very disdainful, and even specifically pointed out Xiaoyao's identity and role, wanting to use this to strike at Xiaoyao.
How could Xiaoyao care about this? He was originally just incidentally cooking for Dongfang Wunian!
"It's not this. Please just tell me where she is!" Xiaoyao shook his head and said.
"I'll say it once more - this isn't a place you should come. Go back where you belong!! Don't be ungrateful, otherwise I'll let you taste my fist," That inner sect disciple stretched out his fist, threatening Xiaoyao.
"I'm sorry, you're trying to make things difficult for me?" Xiaoyao looked at the inner sect disciple and said. Wasn't this obvious? He wasn't stupid - he could see it.
"Right, I am making things difficult for you. So what, are you dissatisfied?" That inner sect disciple said, his expression full of disdain.
"No, originally I shouldn't have come to find someone of such high status as you! I'll still look for her myself." Xiaoyao said slowly.
At first, that inner sect disciple felt very pleased, thinking Xiaoyao was surrendering to him, but the latter part of the sentence made him understand that Xiaoyao completely didn't take him seriously.
"Kid, what do you mean?" That inner sect disciple was first stunned, then reacted and said angrily.
"What I mean is, could you move aside a bit and not block me." Xiaoyao said lightly.
At this moment, that inner sect disciple felt his face hurt badly, because Xiaoyao's behavior made him feel like he had been slapped in the face. At the same time, the gazes of other inner sect disciples nearby made him feel his face was burning, which was hard for him to accept. The anger in his heart began rising.
"Very good! A peripheral member actually dares to speak to me like this - truly seeking death!!" That inner sect disciple struck out with a palm toward Xiaoyao. With that palm, if it hit an ordinary person, they would be dead or crippled. Peripheral members were generally ordinary people.
(End of Chapter)