Urban Invincible Overlord

Qinghe County’s Southern region, Nanmu Village.

On this day, a plain-looking middle-aged cultivator in a gray robe, his cultivation at the peak of late-stage Foundation Establishment, appeared in the village.

He was Yang Fei, who had disguised himself and used the Concealing Breath Technique to suppress his realm to late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Six months ago, after leaving the Shang Qing Sect again, he had come directly to this side of Qinghe County in Zhongzhou.

He traveled across various parts of Qinghe County, inquiring along the way about the whereabouts of Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu. Last month, following scattered clues, he found Nanmu Village, where he heard from the villagers about the deeds of the two "Female Bodhisattvas."

"Those two immortals are indeed living Bodhisattvas! Last winter, during the plague, they collected herbs to save people without accepting a dime."

"Yes, Old Man Wang’s grandson had a high fever that wouldn’t go down. They cured him in one night. And Niu Erxi’s little boy Xiaohu, he had a stomach ache all night, but they healed him in an instant. Old Li’s leg had a broken bone but healed in less than two months. Their skills are truly immortal-like."

"They even taught the children to read occasionally. Such good-hearted Bodhisattvas, yet sadly, they have left. Maybe we did something wrong to offend the two immortals, alas!"

Listening to the villagers’ descriptions, Yang Fei secretly rejoiced, though the appearance was quite different, the style and personality of the two women made him feel that the "Female Bodhisattvas" mentioned by the villagers were likely the disguised images of Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu.

He immediately rushed to the wooden house by the creek, but unfortunately, it was long abandoned, leaving him extremely disheartened.

For half a year, he had traversed the mountains and rivers of Qinghe County, finally finding a definite clue, only for it to break at this point.

He asked the villagers about their whereabouts, but no one knew where the two "Female Bodhisattvas" went, only that they quietly left one night six months ago, suddenly and without any notice.

Yang Fei didn’t know why they left while they were living well here, only blaming himself for being half a year late, regretting silently.

In this vast sea of people, where should he go to search?

Though his heart was lost and at a loss, his will to find the two women grew even stronger.

Months passed in an instant.

On this day, Yang Fei arrived at the southernmost part of Zhongzhou.

Here was the border between Zhongzhou and the Southern Border, with a humid and hot climate, dense forests, rampant poisonous insects and fierce beasts, and complex cultivation forces.

The largest cultivation family here was the Han Family, a well-known large family in the Southern Domain’s cultivation world, controlling spiritual veins and resources for millions of miles around.

Yang Fei stood on a high mountain, looking southward at the endless mountains, and couldn’t help but think of Han Dachun.

More than two years ago, after Fairy Qingyang’s divine soul had initially been repaired and stabilized, Han Dachun left with her, saying that staying at Shang Qing Sect for a long time wasn’t appropriate, and they decided to return to their old place to slowly recuperate.

He wondered how they were doing now.

Yang Fei pondered slightly and decided to visit.

When Han Dachun left, he had mentioned to him that he had a hidden residence in the Southern Domain, located in a valley named "Qingniu Mountain," with a concealed terrain suitable for seclusion.

Based on the geographical location described by Han Dachun, he searched all the way, and after seven or eight days, finally roughly located the place.

The valley was planted with a plot of medicinal herbs, which were growing well, evidently tended with care by the owner.

Just as Yang Fei was about to release his Divine Sense to explore, he suddenly heard a hearty laugh: "I wonder which fellow Taoist is passing by?"

Before the words fell, a burly, rugged-looking middle-aged cultivator strided out. It was Han Dachun, but after not seeing him for two years, his temperament had calmed considerably, with a bit of peaceful joy on his face, indicating good times.

"Brother Han, it’s been a while." Yang Fei reverted to his original appearance and greeted with a smile, clasping his hands.

Seeing that it was Yang Fei, Han Dachun immediately dropped his guard and joyfully exclaimed, "Taoist Yang! Is it you? Why are you here?" He quickly flew to Yang Fei’s side and hovered in the air, scrutinizing Yang Fei, almost suspecting his eyes were deceiving him, clearly excited.

"Quick, come inside and talk!"

Though he said "house," it was actually a cave with a spacious interior in the mountains.

The inside was plainly yet warmly decorated, with a few luminous pearls embedded in the stone walls, providing soft lighting. A gentle woman heard the voice and walked out from the inner chamber; it was Fairy Qingyang. Her complexion was rosy, and although her divine soul was still under repair, she was worlds apart from her formerly lifeless state.

"Benefactor!" Fairy Qingyang exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Yang Fei and quickly saluted.

"No need for such formalities." Yang Fei hurriedly assisted her, "Seeing your complexion, Immortal, your divine soul has recovered sixty to seventy percent; it is truly a cause for celebration."

Han Dachun laughed, "This is all thanks to those three pieces of Nine Nether Soul Reviving Grass from Brother Yang. Otherwise, how could there be the joy of reunion today?" As he spoke, he took Fairy Qingyang’s hand, his eyes full of tenderness, "To be honest, Brother Yang, we became Dao companions a year ago, though we didn’t have a grand ceremony nor informed the old acquaintances."

Yang Fei was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Congratulations Brother Han! Congratulations Fairy Qingyang! It’s a cause for great celebration for the two of you to become a family!"

Fairy Qingyang blushed, feeling a bit bashful and shyly lowered her head.

Yang Fei secretly chuckled but pretended not to notice.

After the three of them reminisced for a while, Han Dachun prepared spiritual tea and set up a small banquet to host Yang Fei.

During the banquet, Yang Fei revealed his purpose for the visit. After hearing about Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu’s sudden departure and Yang Fei’s search all the way here, both Han Dachun and Fairy Qingyang had complex expressions.

Although Fairy Qingyang secretly criticized Yang Fei for being flirtatious, she couldn’t ignore the fact that he traveled a long way to find them and had once saved her life. She said, "Taoist Yang, don’t worry. Though I’m not a big shot, I do have some connections in the Southern Domain. I will mobilize every force to help you inquire about the whereabouts of Taoist Qin and Taoist Tong. Once there’s news, I will send you the message immediately."

Han Dachun also patted his chest in agreement: "Brother Yang’s business is mine too! While our Han Family may not compare to major sects like your Shang Qing Sect, we have some influence in the southern regions of Zhongzhou. I’ll immediately have our people in the clan keep an eye out. As long as Taoist Qin and Taoist Tong have been active here, I suppose we’ll be able to trace them. Rest assured."

The primary purpose of Yang Fei’s visit was indeed to seek the Han Family’s influence for help in inquiring, so he did not insist further and clasped his hands, "Thank you, Brother Han."

"Brother Yang, what are you saying?" Han Dachun hurriedly replied, "If not for your assistance back then, I would have died at the hands of the Mu Family. Besides, you awakened Qingyang. To my wife and me, you are our true benefactor, and your kindness is something we can’t repay in a lifetime."

"Let’s not bring that up." Yang Fei waved nonchalantly.

After catching up with them, Yang Fei said, "Taoist Friends, I must continue my search for them, so I won’t be staying. Until we meet again, farewell."

Despite Han Dachun and Fairy Qingyang’s repeated attempts to persuade him to stay, Yang Fei politely declined, feeling uneasy until there was news of Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu.

After bidding farewell to Han Dachun and Fairy Qingyang, Yang Fei flew away from the valley. Just as he was about to use his escape technique to hurry along, a sudden alarm arose in his heart!

Yang Fei immediately concealed his aura, using the Wood Escape Technique to hide in an unremarkable large tree in the forest, merging with it, and quietly watching.

Soon, a group of cultivators appeared in view.

This group comprised about ten individuals, each with a strong aura, and the leaders were at the Core Formation Stage! They were in a hurry, exuding murderous intent, heading straight for Qingniu Mountain along the mountain path!

Yang Fei’s eyes narrowed as he carefully observed the leader, his expression changing slightly.

This individual was precisely one of the top members of the Mu Family who had pursued Han Dachun back then.