Transmigrated into a heretical cultivator, leading all the villains to ascension.

Chapter 103 Qingyun Sect Genius - Zhong Hanshang

After a satisfying meal, the two put down their chopsticks, paid the bill, and strode out of the restaurant.

At this moment, the outside was still bustling with people, with all sorts of cultivators moving among them, and the noise rising and falling.

Gao Huohuo and Su Ruoyun paid no attention to the lively scene; their only concern was finding a place to stay.

They explored each house along the long street, their hearts filled with anticipation as they approached each inn.

But the response they received upon stepping through the door was like buckets of cold water, mercilessly extinguishing their flames of hope.

The waiter's formulaic apology: "I'm so sorry, gentlemen, our inn is full. Please try another place."

Or, "We are very sorry, but our store has been booked by a major sect and we are not accepting individual guests at this time."

After visiting five or six inns in succession, they returned empty-handed each time.

Gao Huohuo's patience was gradually worn away, and the nameless fire in his heart reignited.

She couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "What bad luck today! Why is it so hard to find an empty room?"

Are you really expecting us to sleep on the streets, feeding on mosquitoes all night?

When the two of them dragged their heavy steps, almost mechanically, to the door of the last inn at the end of the street.

Gao Huohuo and Su Ruoyun exchanged a glance, both seeing deep helplessness and despair in each other's eyes.

Completely devoid of initial expectations, and purely hoping to try my luck, I slowly stepped into the inn's lobby.

The shop was dimly lit, with a few scattered customers sitting in the lobby, drinking tea and relaxing. The abacus beads made a crisp sound as they were being turned.

The shopkeeper glanced at the two of them, a perfunctory smile on his face, and asked slowly:

"Esteemed guests, are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

Gao Huohuo rushed forward, his voice filled with anxiety:

"Innkeeper, we'd like to stay at your inn. Do you have any rooms available?"

When she asked this question, her voice trembled slightly, as if she had already foreseen the disheartening answer.

Unexpectedly, the shopkeeper paused briefly, then casually uttered:

"What a coincidence, there's only one room left. Do you two want it?"

Gao Huohuo and Su Ruoyun's eyes lit up instantly, their eyes filled with surprise and joy.

Gao Huohuo was so excited he almost jumped up, nodding repeatedly like a pestle striking garlic:

"Yes, yes, yes, shopkeeper, thank you so much!"

Su Ruoyun, her face beaming with undisguised joy, quickly took out the full amount of spirit stones from her storage ring and handed them over.

After the innkeeper checked and found nothing amiss, he beckoned to the waiter, gave him a few instructions, and then had him lead the two to their room.

The two followed closely behind the waiter, their steps so light they seemed to fly, quickly ascending the creaking stairs.

Upon pushing open the door, the room was simply furnished, yet neat and orderly, with a bed, a wooden table, a few chairs, and a small window letting in a few rays of light.

Although there was only one room, the two of them had to make do with sharing the room for one night.

But at this moment, in their eyes, this place is a safe haven, a thousand times better than sleeping in the wilderness and enduring wind and rain.

The two exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with relief and peace of mind; at least they could get a good night's sleep tonight.

Have a good night's sleep.

The next day, the two decided to go to the cave river first, at least to get a feel for the terrain.

Having ascertained the exact location, the two did not use their swords this time, but instead walked there.

After all, there are many people from major sects here, so in order to avoid any trouble, the two of them traveled in a low-key manner.

When Gao Huohuo arrived at the Cave River, he discovered that it was actually an underground river.

As soon as the two descended into the underground river, they heard a sound coming from ahead.

In order not to be mistaken for a group of evil cultivators, Gao Huohuo quickly took out an invisibility talisman and stuck one on each of them.

To prevent the two from bumping into each other in secret, Gao Huohuo had no choice but to hold Su Ruoyun's hand.

This was the first time Su Ruoyun had been pulled along like this by someone, and her heart warmed instantly.

With Gao Huohuo pulling her along, the two soon encountered the group of people who were talking ahead.

Judging from their appearance, they are most likely righteous cultivators from major sects.

The robes she wore were all meticulously tailored from the finest silk, with a delicate texture and a subtle shimmering light within them, revealing their extraordinary origins.

Looking at the various weapons they held in their hands, whether longswords or precious fans, each one was no ordinary item and was of a very high quality.

These cultivators, just by looking at their attire, you can tell they have profound backgrounds and are far beyond the reach of ordinary rogue cultivators.

Gao Huohuo pulled Su Ruoyun close to the cave where the underground river flowed, holding their breath.

One of them asked, "Where did that evil cultivator go? Didn't the Holy Maiden say he escaped back here?"

"Since the Holy Maiden says it is here, then it must be here. Didn't you see Fellow Daoist Zhong searching here as well?"

After saying this, the man called out to the back, "Fellow Daoist Zhong, do you need any help?"

As soon as the words were spoken, a tall and slender figure, seemingly carried by the wind and the moon, walked gracefully from behind.

The young man stood upright like a pine tree, his back not bent in the slightest. His moon-white robe fluttered in the wind, its sleeves billowing.

This further accentuated his extraordinary and refined demeanor, exuding an aura of coldness and nobility.

Gao Huohuo's heart skipped a beat, and he pondered to himself:

Could this be the legendary genius of the Qingyun Sect—Zhong Hanshang?

She couldn't help but raise her eyes and carefully examine the person in front of her.

The young man had eyebrows as dark as ink, and long, deep eyes that exuded a cold and aloof air that kept people at a distance.

Her nose was high and straight, and her thin lips were pale in color, as if covered with a thin layer of frost.

Look at him, he exudes an air of dignity and composure from head to toe.

He stood upright, his eyes fixed straight ahead, his expression stern, and his every word and action resembled that of a typical righteous cultivator.

While Gao Huohuo was still watching, she felt Su Ruoyun's hand suddenly tickle her palm.

Gao Huohuo, who was unaware of what was going on, was about to send a telepathic message to Su Ruoyun when she saw Zhong Hanshang staring at their location.

Holy crap, how did they even get caught? This protagonist's plot armor is a bit too strong, isn't it?

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gao Huohuo pulled Su Ruoyun down slowly, and the next second a spiritual force struck the spot where her head had just been.

Feeling a bit scared, she patted herself. Luckily, she was quick-witted and squatted down in advance, otherwise she would have been mistaken for an evil cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist Zhong, is there something wrong there?"

The people around him looked puzzled as he suddenly unleashed a burst of spiritual energy at the edge of the cave.

Zhong Hanshang shook his head. He only had a gut feeling, which was why he made a move to test the waters.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to them anymore, Gao Huohuo quickly pulled Su Ruoyun inside.

It's best to stay away from these righteous cultivators. The disciples of these major sects all have some kind of evil about them.

Yu Siyuan was like that before; he could directly cause the secret realm to collapse.

Therefore, the sudden appearance of so many righteous cultivators is likely to cause quite a stir.

Once everyone had gone far away, Gao Huohuo tore off the invisibility talisman and revealed himself and Su Ruoyun.

"Fellow Daoist Su, let's hurry up and go inside to take a look. Maybe they'll come back soon."

Su Ruoyun glanced in the direction the righteous cultivators had left before turning around and walking inside with Gao Huohuo.