“This is the Lengming Blade. We at the Lian Shou Association assess it as a Ren-level (Human-level) ghastly object. Even in the Lian Shou Association's inventory, it's a top-tier ghastly object."

The Lian Shou Association certainly had a large number of ghastly objects in its collection, but the number of weapon-type ghastly objects was relatively small.

Because there were too many people who needed them, weapon-type ghastly objects were in greater demand than other types of ghastly objects, especially during this special period when the Ghoul Index was rising and ghouls were appearing in reality, making the demand for weapon-type ghastly objects even more acute.

At this time, to be able to take out a Ren-level ghastly object and give it to Fang Yue as a reward was already a very high honor.

In normal times, even if Fang Yue made a great contribution, he wouldn't be given such a good ghastly object.

After all, the Lian Shou Association still had to control risks, but now they were being a little more lenient.

Fang Yue examined the Lengming Blade for a good while, and even tried swinging it a couple of times before sheathing it with satisfaction and carrying it on his person.

It was hard to say how many times the Lengming Blade could withstand the power of the Extinguishing Immortal Water, but it was definitely of a higher grade than the previous Flowing Cloud Blade, and much more useful.

"Thank you, Second Association Leader, for personally delivering the blade."

"It's my pleasure."

The Second Association Leader withdrew his curious gaze. No matter how he looked at it, Fang Yue was just an ordinary person, completely lacking the demeanor he had displayed when slaying the cheater that day.

Could the problem really lie with the parchment? But the parchment's only function had always been prediction. This had been recorded in experiments ever since Mei Yu had obtained the parchment, and even the predictive effect was far inferior to when it was in Mei Yu's hands, its power being very weak...

"Second Association Leader, I wonder when Yuan-jie and I will be able to return?"

Fang Yue's words interrupted the Second Association Leader's train of thought. He was taken aback, and awkwardly asked, "Are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"I'm not used to the beds at headquarters. I still find my familiar doghouse more comfortable."

"...I understand. I'll arrange for someone to send you back before this afternoon."

"In that case, thank you very much, Second Association Leader."

After seeing the Second Association Leader off, Fang Yue told Yuan-jie about the travel arrangements, then lay down on the bed and entered the game.

...

In the game, the storm brought by Tian Ruichi had subsided.

Tian Ruichi's appearance had returned to his former self when Fang Yue helped him restore his two halves, otherwise, people would have been scared to death if he had continued to have a faceless face.

Coming outside, one could see that those who were willing to stay in Chu Nuan City were working hard to repair the earth core.

Meanwhile, those who wanted to leave had gathered near the Special Envoy's mansion, packed their luggage, and prepared to leave with the special envoy.

"Yang Hongxia also wants to leave with us?"

Fang Yue looked at the vagrant who had just run over to report with a puzzled expression. He was somewhat stunned.

After all, Yang Hongxia had risked her life for her caravan.

Now that everything had finally been rebuilt, and she had the opportunity to become the sole designated major caravan in Chu Nuan City, she was giving it up so easily to develop elsewhere. This was not like Yang Hongxia's style.

"Really! If you don't believe me, ask Miss."

As he spoke, the vagrant pointed to the back, and sure enough, Yang Hongxia could be seen under a willow tree, looking over here from afar with a worried, conflicted, and lost expression.

After thinking for a while, Fang Yue told the vagrant to stay here, and walked over alone.

Seeing Fang Yue coming over, Yang Hongxia became hurried and impatient, but in the end, she bit her lip, her face flushed, her body stiff in place, looking somewhat nervous.

"Do you really want to leave with us?"

"..."

Yang Hongxia lowered her head and didn't speak, but pursed her lips. After a long while, she suddenly raised her head, looked straight at Fang Yue, and said, "If I stay, will you come back to see me?"

"It's hard to say, the road is long... If one day I have to return to the Black Green Mountain Range and pass through this place, I will definitely look for you to reminisce."

"Then if I go with you, are you happy or... unhappy?"

"I wouldn't say happy or unhappy. I welcome you if you want to come, and I support you if you don't. However, my purpose in this trip is the capital. If you bring your caravan to develop in the capital, the competitive pressure... I'm not saying you can't gain a foothold in the capital, but the environment in the capital is much harsher than in a small place. You may need to spend several times, or even dozens of times, the effort to barely achieve your current achievements in Chu Nuan City."

Fang Yue wasn't exaggerating.

Although he hadn't been to the capital, he had learned about it from Tian Ruichi. He didn't even need to see it to guess what kind of place the capital was.

The capital was different from Chu Nuan City. As the most prosperous city in the Qing Kingdom, its development in all aspects had reached the top level in the country, and so was its commercialization.

A small, foreign caravan, with no connections, trying to survive in the capital was as difficult as ascending to heaven. So Fang Yue's words were already euphemistic.

"Isn't it enough to have you as my backing?"

"Not enough."

Fang Yue shook his head calmly. Although he was strong, there were countless strong people in the capital, a gathering of heroes. With his strength, he could only jump around a little. He didn't dare to be presumptuous, as it was the foot of the emperor.

Yang Hongxia was silent, and finally gave a bitter smile, looking at Fang Yue resentfully: "Don't you want me to be by your side? You're going to the capital, so far away. We may never see each other again in our lives."

Fang Yue sighed: "Take care. If we are destined, we will meet again."

Hearing this, Yang Hongxia's eyes turned red. She glared at Fang Yue resentfully, stomped her foot, and ran out.

The imperial decree had been issued, and Fang Yue couldn't defy it and not go to the capital.

Moreover, the future of this trip was uncertain, with both good and bad luck. Yang Hongxia was just a weak woman with ordinary strength. Letting her follow him would only harm her.

What's more, Yang Hongxia's roots were all in Chu Nuan City. Her parents' lifelong efforts, and the blood of Butler Hai, were all here. How could she leave Chu Nuan City? How much determination would it take to leave?

"Lord Ye, are we really not taking Miss with us?" The vagrant approached at this time, asking doubtfully.

Fang Yue didn't say much, but just watched Yang Hongxia's departing figure until she was completely out of sight, then he withdrew his gaze and said lightly: "Everyone has their own destiny."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked towards the Special Envoy's mansion.

From afar, he could already see Tian Ruichi and Jing Yan.

"Brother Ye!"

"Lord Ye!"

"Little Ye!"

Several people also noticed Fang Yue and greeted him.

"How is the luggage preparation?"

Fang Yue walked over and asked Jing Yan.

"Don't worry, Brother Ye, it's all done. We can set off now."

"Good, let's set off now."

With Fang Yue's order, the others naturally had no objections.

They should have set off for the capital a few days ago, but it was delayed due to Fang Yue going offline and the ghastly shadow incident of Tian Ruichi.

Setting off now was already late. If they missed the time, no one present could bear the blame from the Holy One.