Chapter 1217: The Treasure-Stealing Thief
Qiqi smiled meaningfully and walked away alone, creating the perfect opportunity for Liu Zixuan and Luo Xi.
Liu Zixuan chuckled playfully, "Little Luo Xi, you’ve been in Qian Nan for so long, you should know which restaurant has the best food, and which hotel has the bigger beds, right?"
Luo Xi glared at him irritably, "You’re already a Life and Death Realm expert, yet still so indecent."
"Does one’s Realm have anything to do with being indecent?" Liu Zixuan shrugged.
Luo Xi paused for a moment, then quickly changed the topic, "How about we bring Qiqi along? She’s such a small girl, it’d be bad if someone bullied her."
"Bully her?" Liu Zixuan laughed, "She’s doing well if she’s not bullying others."
"I noticed that Qiqi’s clothes are a bit outdated, let me take her shopping for some clothes..." Saying this, Luo Xi was about to run towards the direction where Qiqi left.
"Little vixen, where do you think you’re running to!"
Liu Zixuan dashed forward and immediately swept her into his arms, "Either we eat first and then find a hotel, or we head straight to the hotel."
"Let’s go eat."
It seemed there was no escaping his clutches today, Luo Xi had no choice but to compromise helplessly.
Since Qiqi was still around, they didn’t drive, instead finding a nearby restaurant to enter.
Sitting in the private room and having finished ordering, Liu Zixuan asked, "Did Sword Demon say when he would return?"
Luo Xi shook her head, "Just said his Realm is unstable and he needs some practice, but he mentioned it wouldn’t take long. It’s been nearly ten days now, so I reckon he’ll be back soon."
"Did he go abroad?" Liu Zixuan raised his eyebrows.
"Yes." Luo Xi nodded, "I heard him mumble something like he went to Peng Country."
Liu Zixuan stroked his chin, "Currently, foreign martial artists are flocking to Star Sea, regardless of success or failure, Sword Demon should have returned by now. Did he return to Star Sea but not head straight to Qian Nan to find you?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Xi suddenly furrowed her brows, "Could something have happened to him?"
Liu Zixuan pondered for a moment, "Probably not. As you mentioned, his Realm became unstable after breaking through, typically considered as a Life and Death Realm expert. Currently in the world, there are few who can match Sword Demon. In times like this, when treasures are being contested, it’s unlikely someone would risk everything to fight him."
Luo Xi rested her chin on her hand and muttered, "Perhaps I’m overthinking it. That old geezer has always been crazy; maybe he went off somewhere drinking again."
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"Hurry up and eat, we need to quickly locate that old guy."
"I’d say let’s rest for a night. We’ve been chasing him for eight days, and each time almost catching him, and yet he escapes again, it’s exhausting."
As Liu Zixuan and Luo Xi were chatting, the next-door private room began emanating a conversation.
Initially, they just felt the soundproofing between private rooms was poor and didn’t pay much attention. However, the subsequent words made them serious.
A man’s voice was heard, "Eight days mean nothing, even if we chase for eight years and catch him, it’ll be worth it. That guy took Peng Country’s Angel Sect’s ultimate treasure. If we get our hands on that treasure, we could live carefree for several lifetimes. We might even break through to the Life and Death Realm ourselves!"
After his words, a woman’s voice followed, scoffing lightly, "You’re dreaming quite beautifully, but don’t forget that guy is rumored to be in the Life and Death Realm too. Even if he’s injured, we’re not necessarily his match."
"That’s right, but don’t forget, now many people are searching for his whereabouts. We just need to intervene while others are fighting him, and reap the benefits!" The man’s sinister smile was filled with an eerie meaning.
Luo Xi furrowed her brows, "I have a bad feeling."
"Don’t say the exact thing that’s happening." Just discussing Sword Demon going to Peng Country to practice, and now hearing someone next door talk about a Life and Death Realm expert escaping from Peng Country carrying a precious treasure and being injured, whether it’s coincidence or something else, it made Liu Zixuan and Luo Xi connect the two issues.
𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
Seeing Luo Xi’s tense expression, Liu Zixuan advised, "Maybe they’re talking about someone else; after all, Sword Demon is still a legendary expert, it’s unlikely he’d steal treasures."
Luo Xi shook her head, "You really don’t know him. That old geezer will do anything for treasures. Besides, all the foreign forces are his enemies. For him, enemies’ treasures are either to be destroyed or claimed by him; he never leaves them alone."
Speaking of this, Luo Xi suggested, "How about we go over and ask?"
Liu Zixuan frowned, finding it too coincidental. After all, simply having a meal and coincidentally overhearing such a conversation was hard to imagine. The vast Qian Nan Land, how could it be so coincidental?
Nonetheless, for anything that occurs without cause must be suspicious. Whether the person carrying the treasured escapee they mentioned is Sword Demon or not, Liu Zixuan felt they should investigate.
Firstly, if it’s related to Sword Demon, they could go forward for a rescue.
Secondly, the man and woman next door mentioned that it was Peng Country’s Angel Sect’s ultimate treasure. Who is Angel Sect? They are the biggest rival in this Yudou Treasure contest. If they could weaken them a little here, undoubtedly, it would greatly benefit the overall situation.
"Let’s not rush to ask. We’ll follow them first, clarify the situation and take action later." Liu Zixuan suggested.
"What about our meal?"
"I wanted to have a meal and then go to a hotel with you, but at this moment..." Liu Zixuan spread his hands helplessly, "Do you think it’s appropriate?"
Luo Xi chuckled, "I’ll make it up to you later!"
"Sure." Liu Zixuan said, turning around and activating his X-ray Vision to look next door.
It was indeed a man and a woman. Judging by their appearance, the two didn’t seem to be from Star Sea, but their Star Sea language was spoken very fluently. They’re carrying small hidden weapon-type tools, appearing to be professional assassins from abroad.
Watching as they put down their chopsticks and packed their things to leave, Liu Zixuan took Luo Xi’s hand and headed outside.
"Shouldn’t we inform Qiqi?" Luo Xi asked.
"As long as she doesn’t encounter a Life and Death Realm expert, she’ll be fine. We should follow these two, and I will contact her later." Liu Zixuan replied.
Speaking of which, the man and woman got into a taxi heading straight towards the west side of Celestial Fate City, while Liu Zixuan and Luo Xi hailed a taxi to follow them.
The more west they traveled, the more remote the area became. As they were about to leave Celestial Fate City, the taxi ahead stopped.
Liu Zixuan and Luo Xi hid in a secret spot, Liu Zixuan stroked his chin and muttered, "This is a developing suburb, with many abandoned buildings. It’s certainly a prime hiding place."
"But why didn’t the old geezer contact me upon returning?" Luo Xi furrowed her brows, puzzled.