Chapter 348: Chapter 348

As Xiaoyao was walking along the road talking with Guxing, Nangong Suxin jumped out and heavily patted Xiaoyao's back, making him stumble.

"Nangong Suxin, there's no need to greet me . I know you're upset, but you don't need to take revenge on me ," Xiaoyao said very innocently.

"Good that you know. Making me do such things is already going too far, and you actually didn't wait for me outside—you just left," Nangong Suxin said somewhat displeased. She didn't mind doing such things, but she was a bit bothered that Xiaoyao and others had left without waiting for her.

"I knew you'd catch up quickly. Waiting would be a waste of time. I still need to see someone and do something important," Xiaoyao stretched his back, seeming to dispel the effect of Nangong Suxin's pat.

"What matter? Is this the reason you came back this time?" Nangong Suxin asked. She had originally found it strange how Xiaoyao had suddenly returned. She had asked before, but Xiaoyao had only focused on eating and spoken unclearly, so she decided to wait until after meeting with the Mo family and the Young Miss.

"Yes, the reason I came back this time is for this matter." Xiaoyao nodded.

"... Speak up, what matter?" Nangong Suxin said somewhat irritably. Just tell me what it is. That question was just casual—of course I know you came back for this matter. Otherwise, would you be so kind as to come back to see us?

"I'm looking for that old man who sells instruments. I need him now," Xiaoyao replied.

"What do you need him for? Besides knowing the way to... that place, what use is he? Wait, don't tell me you want to go to that place?" As Nangong Suxin spoke, she realized—if Xiaoyao was looking for that old man, didn't that mean he wanted to go to the Martial Arts Holy Land?

"Yes, I want to go to that place. My background really takes twists and turns—it's quite complicated. A third possibility for my parents has appeared, and they're from that place," Xiaoyao nodded. He didn't need to hide anything from Nangong Suxin, and even less so from Guxing and the Young Miss.

Third Miss Nangong was the same—her nature was the same as Nangong Suxin's.

Although they were currently on the road with quite a few ears around, these words would only be understood by themselves. Others wouldn't know what they were talking about—what background, what place—they wouldn't know.

In such circumstances, Xiaoyao speaking directly was fine. Besides, so what if they knew? This wasn't really a secret. Looking for one's own background was very normal.

"No way, how can your background be so complicated? Another possibility appears, and each background is deeper than the last. Little people like us don't dare stay with you anymore." Nangong Suxin said somewhat teasingly.

"This is still just a possibility. Maybe I have no relationship with any of them... forget it, we'll know once we go see. Anyway, I also want to see that place," Xiaoyao waved his hand.

That's right—although his background seemed very complicated, maybe it was also very simple. None of these possibilities were real, and he just happened to appear there by coincidence.

The bloodline issue might be because he came from a secret Demon Cult sect, or maybe he really came from the Martial Arts Holy Land, but it wasn't necessarily one of the three previous possibilities.

However, speaking of this, it seemed even more complicated...

"Are you really going to that place? I'll go with you." the Young Miss immediately responded.

"What are you going for? This could be dangerous," Xiaoyao immediately shook his head, not wanting the Young Miss to accompany him on this adventure. He didn't know what would happen with this matter—he needed to figure it out first before feeling at ease.

"We're brothers. It's precisely because it's dangerous that I need to protect you," the Young Miss patted Xiaoyao's shoulder and spoke magnanimously.

"Young Miss, I'm very moved, but there's really no need..." Xiaoyao knew the Young Miss's personality and knew she was sincere about "brotherhood," but this wasn't a matter where more people was better. There was no need for two people to risk danger.

"Whether it's necessary is up to me. Anyway, I'm going with you. Maybe I'll even have an adventure and suddenly surpass Guxing. As for that Nangong Suxin, she's even less worth mentioning—I could finish her with one finger," the Young Miss said with her arm around Xiaoyao's shoulder, speaking somewhat cockily.

"Considering not being finished off, I think I also need to go with the little servant." Nangong Suxin said seriously, though the smile at the corner of her mouth betrayed her. Of course, her desire to go to the Martial Arts Holy Land was real.

The Martial Arts Holy Land—that was definitely a place martial artists yearned for. It might very well allow them to break through to Saint Level. The reason they risked their lives in the army wasn't it all for improving their martial arts? Now that there was this opportunity, why not go?

As for danger—did they think the battlefield wasn't dangerous? The two of them had experienced countless life-and-death situations. What did this amount to?

"I know you're not afraid of death, but you have your duties. Go protect the country properly," Xiaoyao could see the two's bravery, but he still didn't want them to take risks.

"When loyalty and righteousness conflict, I choose righteousness." the Young Miss said directly.

"I'm afraid of death, so I must go." Nangong Suxin wasn't to be outdone.

"What are you talking about? What place is that place?" Guxing expressed confusion. She was the only one here who didn't know about this.

"Boss, I'll explain this to you later. There are too many people and too many ears here." Xiaoyao looked at the people around them. This wasn't the place to talk—even if he didn't care about others knowing, he should wait until he settled this matter.

"Oh." Guxing naturally nodded and wouldn't have any objections to this.

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"I also want to go. You'll be uncomfortable without me," Third Miss Nangong said very naturally, though this statement felt very unnatural.

"..." Everyone fell silent. No one had expected her to say this, including her sister.

"Third Miss, what are you joining in for? This isn't sightseeing," Xiaoyao said irritably. How was this getting stranger and stranger? This felt like going on an adventure, but it seemed more like organizing a group tour.

"I'm not going sightseeing. I want to increase my experience—read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles." Third Miss Nangong said. Her reason was perfectly flawless.

Everyone knew Third Miss Nangong was a talented woman—a peerless talented woman at that. Her determination to read rare books and increase her experience wouldn't be any weaker than the Young Miss and her companion's determination to practice martial arts.

"Nangong Suxin, talk to your sister. That place isn't for delicate scholars," Xiaoyao couldn't find a reason to refute and could only leave this matter to Nangong Suxin. He believed Nangong Suxin also wouldn't agree to Third Miss Nangong going.

"Third Sister, you'd better not go. We can tell you what we see when we return. If I see good books, I'll bring them back for you. You are indeed a bit delicate—don't go," Nangong Suxin indeed opposed Third Miss Nangong's decision. This was completely imaginable—how could an older sister let her younger sister take risks?

Previously in the military camp, Third Miss Nangong had always been behind the scenes, as safe as could be. That's why she had allowed her to be in the military camp—otherwise she wouldn't have agreed.

"I can take care of myself. Besides, if there's danger there, whether I'm delicate or not doesn't matter—the result would be the same," Third Miss Nangong shook her head, her tone seeming somewhat insistent.

"Susu, do you really want to share life and death with me? Are you finally going to express your feelings?" the Young Miss suddenly appeared in front of Third Miss Nangong, grabbing her hands and speaking affectionately.

"Get lost." Nangong Suxin kicked out, and the Young Miss was sent flying. However, the Young Miss seemed used to this. At the same time Nangong Suxin kicked, she also defended herself, then landed very gracefully.

"Young Miss, aren't you two together yet? I thought you already were. What a pity—you're a perfect match." Xiaoyao said with apparent surprise, and soon he was punched by Third Miss Nangong.

"You bad person, still causing trouble. It's all because of you that I got targeted by that pervert Mo Yu. Hmph." Third Miss Nangong raised her small fists, glaring angrily.

The matter of Xiaoyao helping the Young Miss pursue Third Miss Nangong had long been consciencelessly revealed by the Young Miss to Third Miss Nangong. Therefore, Third Miss Nangong gritted her teeth in hatred toward Xiaoyao.

"Cough, cough, I think we need to plan this carefully and find a place to discuss slowly. For now, let's go find that old man..." Xiaoyao didn't plan to say more on this topic and immediately changed the subject, striding toward where the old man set up his stall.

"Old man, I agree to that matter. Let's go to that place."

When the old man was puzzling over how Xiaoyao had appeared, he heard something that made him happy. He was so excited he could barely speak, even foolishly doubting whether he was dreaming.

"Wake up, you're not dreaming. I have my own reasons for wanting to go to that place. Don't just stand there stupidly—let's go," Xiaoyao saw the old man's state and said directly.

"Yes, yes, let's go immediately. Where to first?" the old man nodded repeatedly. How could he possibly miss this opportunity? If he missed it, he might never see it in his lifetime.

"First to prepare. Going to an unfamiliar place, we can't go empty-handed. Food and provisions are essential, and bringing wilderness survival gear is very necessary. In short, many preparations. Most importantly, I need to deal with several troublesome women and stop them from wanting to go together," Xiaoyao said while walking toward a commercial street that had what he needed.

"Nangong Suxin, he's talking about you." the Young Miss said.

"... He's talking about us."

"Obviously not me—I'm not a troublesome woman." the Young Miss said while catching up to Xiaoyao.