Chapter 346: Chapter 344: Departure "...The person we were originally looking for had taken leave and returned home for a period, which has led to the current delay. I hope this hasn’t inconvenienced you, Junior Brother?" Zhang Li explained briefly the reason for the delay in acquiring information about Feng Jiuyue. "It’s great that you found it, and I must thank Hall Master Zhang for your concern." Lou Yi took a box of white cake from his Storage Bag and placed it on the stone table in the cave, inviting Zhang Li to taste it. "This white cake is made with delicate ingredients, melts in the mouth, and carries a subtle osmanthus fragrance. It’s undoubtedly a rare delicacy in the Mortal World." Zhang Li took a bite and praised it with a smile. "If the Hall Master finds it tasty, please have more." Lou Yi said. The white cake was something he had acquired from Bi Yaoyao. It was said to have been given by a senior pursuing You Qingyi, which was taken by the food-loving Bi Yaoyao, and then obtained by Lou Yi, now serving its purpose. "Feng Jiuyue was originally from Le City. He joined the sect in year three of Yonghe, left it to return to Le City in year thirty of Yonghe, established Feng’s Commerce, and passed away in year eight of Changping, leaving behind three sons and a daughter... His descendants should still be in Le City, but for more specific details, you will need to check with the local Government Office’s Registry." Zhang Li did not delay and shared the information he had researched with Lou Yi. For Lou Yi, as long as he knew the specific whereabouts of the descendants, it would be quite simple. However, Zhang Li raised a requirement when he shared the news with Lou Yi. "Investigating the whereabouts of a disciple’s family is a taboo within the sect. Though I trust Junior Brother Lou would not act maliciously, others in the association may not be so sure... If you don’t mind, please sign this contract." Having said this, Zhang Li handed over a piece of white rice paper. Lou Yi opened the so-called contract to take a look. It primarily requested Lou Yi not to harm the descendants of Feng Jiuyue or cause any intentional damage, along with other relevant notes. The Four Seas Association is very cautious in this regard, as privately investigating deceased disciples is not respectable and violates the sect rules. If Lou Yi caused trouble, it would surely implicate many people. Lou Yi smiled, understanding the concern of Zhang Li and others, and after checking the contract twice without finding any issues, he signed his name. Le City is located southeast of Zhao Kingdom, at least a thousand miles away from the Corpse-Driving Sect; this journey might require significant effort. According to sect rules, Lou Yi went to the Name Pavilion to request leave. Unexpectedly, just upon exiting the Name Pavilion, he saw Bi Yaoyao outside looking at him with a mischievous smile. "Planning to go out and cause trouble again? It looks like I’ve caught you!" Bi Yaoyao’s bright eyes flashed with a hint of curiosity, "Where are you planning to go and for what reason?" "It’s a secret." Lou Yi said expressionlessly. "Is it possible for you to take me with you? I’m facing a bottleneck lately and need to go out and explore." Bi Yaoyao blinked, speaking with a slightly tender tone. Paired with her delicate face, she truly looked pitiful. "Not possible." "Gah..." Watching Lou Yi’s departing figure, Bi Yaoyao stomped her foot in frustration, "He’s truly a blockhead. I refuse to believe I can’t uncover his secret!" This time, Lou Yi was seeking new Martial Arts Techniques, which concerned his future path, and naturally had no time to bring along Bi Yaoyao, who was a gossiping nuisance. Beauty tactics were ineffective on Lou Yi, as he was always a pragmatist. ... Leaving the Corpse-Driving Sect, Lou Yi embarked on the journey to Le City. Traveling alone, he did not rent a Wind Spirit Horse. Firstly, it would cost silver, and secondly, his full running speed was faster than such a mount, with far superior stamina. With a sprint, he could cover tens of miles in the time it takes for a cup of tea. By nightfall, he had reached Le City, a thousand miles away. Along the way, he had conveniently slain several beasts and birds, replenishing the Blood Shadow a bit. He found an inn to deal with all night casually, and the next morning, he headed to the City Lord’s Mansion in Le City. "Who goes there?" The guard at the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion looked at Lou Yi with some alertness. At this moment, he wasn’t wearing the Corpse-Driving Sect’s Daoist Robe but had changed into the black Profound Robe he hadn’t worn in a long time, appearing sharp and energetic, unlike ordinary people. "May I trouble you to inform them, a disciple of the Corpse-Driving Sect, Lou Yi, requests an audience." Lou Yi handed the Disciple Token to the guard. The guard was evidently knowledgeable and did not dare to neglect it, immediately going in to report. "Immortal Master, what brings you here?" Shortly after, the City Lord of Le City came out laughing. He was a strong-looking man appearing to be in his fifties or sixties, with slightly white temples. From his keenly observant eyes and powerful stride, it was clear he practiced Martial Arts. "City Lord, you are too kind. I’m here this time to check the household registry and look for the descendants of an elder from the sect." "Oh?" The Le City Lord’s eyes narrowed, "Who might that be?" "Feng Jiuyue." "The descendants of the Feng family?" The Le City Lord’s face showed a hint of surprise, evidently familiar with the family’s reputation. ... Shortly thereafter, Lou Yi arrived before a dilapidated house. The wooden door full of small grooves and cracks remained tightly shut, and the white paint on the brick wall had long flaked off, with many gaps. It seemed deserted, but given Lou Yi’s remarkable senses, he could hear the faint sound of water in the courtyard inside. His figure disappeared in a flash, appearing on the roof of the inner house while utilizing his Disguise Talent. Disguise (Passive): The longer one remains in a fixed environment, the easier it becomes to blend into that environment. Disguise (Active): Minimizes one’s presence to be ignored by others, suitable for dynamic situations; can slightly alter the distribution of surface muscles. Standing on the rooftop, Lou Yi gazed down into the courtyard. The yard was messy; most areas were occupied by firewood, branches, and straw. In one corner, vegetables were hanging out to dry. A little girl about eight or nine years old was struggling to wash clothes, her tiny hands bright red, her dusty little face filled with concentration. She wore a worn-out gray shirt that covered her entire body, evidently meant for an adult, and looked mismatched. ’Didn’t Feng Jiuyue return to establish a commerce and business? Why are his descendants living so poorly?’ A hint of doubt arose in Lou Yi’s heart. Then, his eyes focused tightly on the little girl’s back. There were two unobtrusive protrusions that bulged the clothes slightly, resembling breasts growing on the back, looking quite odd. Lou Yi activated the Yellow Extreme Breathing Technique, his True Strength flowing to his eyes, turning the world before him into a bleak gray. The little girl below radiated a faint yellow glow, symbolizing vitality, starkly different from the surrounding deadness. The two protrusions on her back appeared to be tumors in shape. Their color differed from the faint yellow glow emitted by her body, appearing in a saturated red, containing an amount of Qi-Blood that far exceeded most people! It even surpassed the Qi-Blood quantity of a Small Cycle Martial Artist who practiced for years! ...