Unsheathed

A short moment later, Yan Qing continued to look intently at the sword on Chen Ping'an's back as she asked, "Are you a sword cultivator who's purposely pretending to be a martial artist as you travel around the cultivation world?"

However, it was a shame that he simply responded with silence.

Du Yu chuckled to himself, with a spring in his step as he continued to walk forward. To have Celestial Maiden Yan Qing eat dust behind him was like enjoying a rich and delicious wine.

After walking approximately five hundred meters, Yan Qing asked, "Why do you insist on asking about a mortal case that took place so many years ago? Perhaps this is a critical clue needed to obtain that rare treasure?"

There was still no response from Chen Ping'an.

Even so, Yan Qing remained calm and collected as she asked again, "What's your name? Since you're a powerful cultivator, you're not going to hide your identity the entire time, are you?"

Upon hearing this question, Du Yu couldn't resist his urge to toy with Celestial Maiden Yan Qing anymore, turning around and replying with a smile, "I don't dare to keep things hidden from Celestial Maiden Yan anymore. My big brother is called Chen Haoren, and even though he's a vagrant cultivator, he's an incredibly gallant and righteous person. As he travels around the cultivation world with his sword, he has to get involved whenever he comes across injustices in the mortal world.

"I've been acquainted with Brother Chen for many years, and it could be said that it was through blows that we became acquainted with each other. After fighting with him, it can be said that I deeply admire both Brother Haoren's cultivation and character. Whenever it's late at night and quiet, I always ask myself: How can there exist such an incredible man in the world?! Just how am I, Du Yu, worthy of being acquainted with him?"

Chen Ping'an continued to ignore their words.

Yan Qing shot a sideways glance at the pathetic Du Yu and chuckled coldly, "Met in the cultivation world and acquainted for many years? You mean in the water immortal shrine of Peony Stream's canal master? Perhaps you're spewing nonsense after having your head smacked silly over there?"

Du Yu roared with laughter, paying no heed to Yan Qing's inflammatory remarks.

Yan Qing's eyes were ice-cold as she continued, "This place is only a few steps away from Verdant Bamboo Lake, and even though the second old ancestor of the Treasure Basin Immortal Realm didn't leave the mountains this time, there's still a lot of time in the future. You were fortunate enough to become friends with this vagrant cultivator, but after he leaves this region, you'll still remain here. Are you truly not afraid of inviting trouble with your unrestrained speech?"