Su Hong answered quickly. Her words made Li Yan and Zhao Min's hearts jump.
A hundred high-grade spirit stones. All the spirit stones they had on them now might only be exchangeable for twenty or thirty high-grade spirit stones.
On the other side, Shuang Qingqing was also frowning. Although she had a lot of spirit stones, it was only enough to hire two Initial-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.
But the other party simply didn't accept that kind of employment for direct combat. She didn't need someone to escort her to a certain place.
She was also not familiar with this Elder Yang. She had only come here because she understood the reputation and credibility of "Gui Qu Lai Xi."
Now, to ask the other party to act in a private capacity, there would be no guarantee. This was absolutely not feasible.
Perhaps the other party was even friends with her enemy. It was possible they would turn against her at that time.
"Alright, let's go. As for my business here, little girl, I believe you know the rules. If you speak carelessly... you know the consequences!"
Shuang Qingqing slowly stood up and walked towards the door. She first called out to Li Yan and his companion, then turned her face slightly to glance at Su Hong.
"Senior, you came here because you trust our shop's reputation. Please rest assured on this point!"
Su Hong hurriedly bowed in response.
Shuang Qingqing said no more and walked straight out the door. The door opened silently as she approached.
Li Yan nodded at Su Hong and then hurried to follow with Zhao Min.
Su Hong stood at the door and watched the three of them leave. Only after their backs disappeared around the corner of the stairs did she let out a long sigh of relief.
Although she had seen many high-level cultivators, the difference in strength still put a lot of pressure on her.
'I wonder what Li Yan's relationship is with this person. Aren't they trying to return to the Desolate Moon Continent? If their relationship is very close, I wonder if this senior would be willing to help.'
'It's just that this senior seems to be in a lot of trouble herself.'
'If she is the Shuang Qingqing who returned to the Tianli Clan, then for her to come here to inquire about the Grand Elder's whereabouts instead of asking within her own clan, this point alone is worth pondering.'
'Could it be that she has a rift with that Grand Elder? That person is a Grand Cultivator, with terrifyingly powerful strength. Even Elder Yang is no match for him...'
Su Hong's thoughts raced. She then walked into the room and at the same time, sent a voice transmission to Mi'er, who was standing outside the door.
"Go and find the information on all the cultivators at or above the mid-rank in the Tianli Clan, as well as all the major events that have occurred in this clan in the past hundred years!"
After Shuang Qingqing and the other two left "Gui Qu Lai Xi," they headed straight out of the market. She did not speak on the way, and Li Yan and Zhao Min were also silent.
After the three of them left the market, they immediately flew into the sky. Shuang Qingqing flew unhurriedly in front with just her physical body, while Li Yan and Zhao Min followed behind on the "Cloud-Piercing Willow."
By a mountain stream, the spring water made a pleasant gurgling sound.
Shuang Qingqing landed on a rock by the clear stream. She glanced at Li Yan and his companion, who had also landed, and her veiled head nodded slightly. A voice that could charm all living beings came out.
"Little fellow, your control of the 'Cloud-Piercing Willow' is already quite good. You can bring out about eighty percent of its speed!"
Perhaps because Zhao Min was also present, this time Shuang Qingqing did not tease Li Yan as she had before, calling herself "big sister."
Li Yan and Zhao Min had already stepped off the "Cloud-Piercing Willow" and stood still. Upon hearing her words, he gave Shuang Qingqing a deep bow.
"Thank you, Senior, for the gift of the treasure back then. If not for the 'Cloud-Piercing Willow,' this junior might have perished several times already."
"Let's not mention that matter again. After all, you helped me escape. Besides, I also took away the Thousand Luo Ancient Ape back then. You receiving this treasure is what you deserved!"
Shuang Qingqing's pair of bright, beautiful eyes glanced askance at the shocked Zhao Min. She could see that the other did not know about this matter.
She was satisfied that Li Yan had not told her business to others. Just now, she had indeed felt that Li Yan's control of the "Cloud-Piercing Willow" was good, and her praise was not false.
When she herself had reached the Late-stage Golden Core back then, she couldn't bring out such speed.
Secondly, she had deliberately revealed a little information to see if the other had revealed anything about her identity, as she had asked Li Yan not to speak carelessly about it back then.
She had participated in the final battle at Windy Cool Mountain, so she had, of course, seen the scene of Li Yan and Zhao Min falling off the cliff. She was also very clear about Zhao Min's identity.
The daughter of Wei Zhongran of Little Bamboo Peak. Although Zhao Min was now using an illusion to cover her true appearance, it was useless in the face of absolute strength.
However, she could also tell from the distance between Li Yan and his companion as they walked, as well as their occasional, unreserved physical contact, that the relationship between these two had already surpassed that of fellow sect members.
After a test just now, Shuang Qingqing was quite satisfied. This brat Li Yan was a man of his word and had not leaked her business just because of his relationship with Zhao Min.
Then she could entrust some matters to him with peace of mind.
On the other side, Zhao Min had also calmed down by now. She hadn't expected that this astonishingly fast flying magical treasure of Li Yan's was actually a gift from this senior.
Listening to their conversation, the power that this magical treasure was currently displaying was not even its strongest state.
'Doesn't that mean that if it can unleash its full speed, it can even compare to an ordinary Nascent Soul? When did Junior Brother ever help a Nascent Soul cultivator?'
Although she had many questions in her heart, she still maintained her usual silence and did not plan to ask.
"Senior, how did you also come to the Verdant Continent?"
Li Yan had long wanted to ask this question. And he could also see that Shuang Qingqing was preoccupied today, completely devoid of her usual casual and unrestrained manner.
"Oh, I'll talk about my business later. You two really have great luck. With just your Foundation Establishment cultivation back then, you actually survived the collapse of the Devil's Cliff Crevice."
"In view of Wei Zhongran's great contribution in sacrificing his life to blow up the two-realm passage that time, the Malevolent Spirit Sect did send people to search for you."
"Even that old undying Gu Jiuqi went down to the two-realm barrier to look around, but in the end, he could only return empty-handed. But, Wei Zhongran and his wife were heartbroken..."
"Senior, how are my father and mother? I'm sorry, this junior... this junior..."
Shuang Qingqing glanced at Zhao Min, whose eyes had suddenly reddened and who had hastily asked, but she did not blame the other for interrupting her, nor did she see it as a sign of disrespect.
Li Yan gently held one of Zhao Min's fair hands.
Zhao Min, who had always been as cold and proud as frost, her aura couldn't help but fluctuate after hearing "Wei Zhongran and his wife were heartbroken."
"It's nothing. It's just that your mother fainted from crying a few times. Your father and that Wei Family Ancestor were fine. They went down to search for a few days but could only give up helplessly!"
Shuang Qingqing said nonchalantly. She had seen too many people's life and death. In her view, as long as people were not dead, it was good. Li Yan was speechless.
'Senior Shuang's disposition, what does she mean by just fainting from crying a few times!'
Sure enough, after hearing this, Zhao Min's eyes were already brimming with tears. It was just that she, who had always been strong, did not cry out loud.
"Senior Sister, it's for the best that Martial Mother and the others survived that great battle. We will definitely go back!"
Li Yan's hand tightened.
"That's right, how did you two get here? That place is the barrier space adjacent to the Forsaken Continent, right?"
Shuang Qingqing looked at Li Yan. She was a little curious. According to her understanding of spatial rules, Li Yan and the others should have either entered the Forsaken Continent or been swept into the Chaotic Flow Space.
However, it was also possible to enter here after drifting from the Chaotic Flow Space to a barrier on the Verdant Continent. But in either case, the two small Foundation Establishment cultivators, Li Yan and Zhao Min, could not have survived. There was not even a ten percent chance.
What she had said to Bai Rou before, that Li Yan was still alive, was mostly in jest, as a form of comfort. In her heart, Li Yan and Zhao Min had long since been turned to nothingness by the astral winds.
Li Yan immediately recounted how the two of them had fallen into the Devil's Cliff Crevice, and how they had fortunately survived and arrived on the Forsaken Continent because the two-realm barrier had been destroyed at that time. Then, with the help of others, they had come to the Verdant Continent.
However, he skipped over any secrets that could not be told.
Even the matter of Zhao Min later joining the "Sacred Demon Palace," he skipped over directly, saying instead that they were afraid the Demon Clan would find out their origins, and by a fortunate coincidence, they met a senior almighty who finally sent them here.
His description was very vague in many places. How could someone as shrewd as Shuang Qingqing not hear a different flavor in it?
However, everyone had their own secrets. For Li Yan to be able to roughly recount his experiences was already the greatest trust he had in her.
"So you had the protective treasure of the Wei Family Ancestor on you, and the two-realm passage barrier had just been blown up, and the spatial rules were in the process of reorganizing."
"No wonder you could survive with such weak strength. It's truly amazing, and also a testament to your deep fortune!"
Shuang Qingqing was extremely skilled in the Dao of formations and had some knowledge of certain rules.
Although she might not even know the basics of spatial rules, for Li Yan and the others, she was an existence beyond their reach.
From Li Yan's description, Shuang Qingqing had also guessed some of the reasons why they were able to survive.
"Are you two trying to return to the 'Desolate Moon Continent' now? As it happens, I have something I need you to do. I imagine you won't refuse."
Shuang Qingqing was always straightforward in her speech and actions. She didn't dwell on Li Yan and his companion's past but suddenly changed the subject. This topic, however, surprised Li Yan and Zhao Min somewhat.
"Senior, we are still looking for a way back. But if you have anything you need this junior to do, as long as we can do it, there is naturally no problem!"
"To be able to meet you, it is truly fate. In half a month, you will wait for me here. Bai Rou might come over then."
"At that time, you will take her with you. Even if you cannot leave the Verdant Continent now, you must help take care of her."
"She is, after all, your fellow sect member, and her personal relationship with Li Yan is quite good. Here are a hundred high-grade spirit stones. Take them."
"Although you have a fellow sect member bond with Bai Rou, I cannot let you act for nothing. Bai Rou is also a member of my 'Wood Flow Sect'!"
These words from Shuang Qingqing left Li Yan and Zhao Min stunned. For a moment, they couldn't react at all.
After a few full breaths, Li Yan said, somewhat in a daze, "Se... Senior, you... you said Senior Sister Bai is also on the Verdant Continent?"
"Nonsense. If she weren't on the Verdant Continent, why would I ask you to take care of her? She's only at the Pseudo-Core Realm now and hasn't formed her core yet. Plus, with her gentle nature, it would be strange if she didn't get into trouble on her own!"
Only then did Li Yan suddenly react. He and Zhao Min exchanged a look.
He did not reach out to take the storage pouch floating in front of him. Both of them had already realized the problem in Shuang Qingqing's words. This was basically a kind of entrustment.
Shuang Qingqing had said, "Bai Rou might come over!" and had not mentioned herself.
"Senior, from what you said, Senior Sister Bai might not be able to come over in half a month? Is the reason related to the Grand Elder of that Tianli Clan?"
Li Yan asked urgently. He suddenly remembered what Su Hong had said before.
At this moment, he didn't have time to ask why Bai Rou would appear on the Verdant Continent.