Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1003: Grey Mist Sea

Based on Ye Yun's assessment, the Black Ming Divine Spider possessed a formidable cultivation base, likely reaching the Divine Monarch Realm in its prime.

Now, after a hundred thousand years have elapsed,

this formidable spider has probably ascended to the God Venerable Realm. While in the Divine Land, the God Venerable Realm is not particularly noteworthy, it is considered an exceptionally powerful demon within the Daluo Region.

Although Ye Yun harbored some curiosity, he chose not to probe further.

He trusted that by accompanying his Junior Sister, the truth would eventually be revealed.

Even if the Black Ming Divine Spider had reached the Divine King Realm, or even the Divine Emperor Realm, Ye Yun was confident in his ability to vanquish it. It posed no real threat.

At that very moment, Gu Anran, who had been progressing steadily, abruptly halted her advance mid-air, her brows knitting together in concern.

"Junior Sister, is something amiss?" Ye Yun inquired softly.

"Senior Brother, that sensation suddenly vanished!" Gu Anran replied, shaking her head with a hint of irritation.

"It's quite alright; it might well reappear after a short while!" Ye Yun reassured her with a casual smile.

"Very well!" Gu Anran, though still somewhat disheartened, continued her journey with her gaze lowered.

However, after a brief period, her eyes suddenly widened in surprise as she looked up, turning to face Ye Yun.

"Senior Brother, I've sensed it once more, in that direction!" Gu Anran exclaimed with elation, subtly shifting her trajectory and soaring towards the southwest.

"Let us proceed!" Ye Yun smiled, a gentle shake of his head preceding him as he leisurely followed in her wake.

While the pursuit of the Black Ming Divine Spider was indeed his primary objective for this excursion, Ye Yun felt no urgency.

His true desire was to spend more quality time with his beloved Junior Sister.

Therefore, this entire endeavor was being conducted according to her wishes and pace.

Ye Yun was content to let her lead, offering no interference.

After approximately an hour of flight,

Gu Anran halted once more, her gaze fixed upon a magnificent city in the distance, her fingers unconsciously scratching at her head.

"What has happened now? Has the sensation vanished again?" Ye Yun chuckled as he posed the question.

"Yes, the feeling is incredibly unstable, fluctuating between strength and weakness, and it has disappeared once more..." Gu Anran confessed with a wry smile.

"No worries. There is a city just ahead; let us venture in and see if there are any fortuitous finds..." Ye Yun's expression shifted as he observed the city, a smile gracing his lips as he spoke.

This particular city was not unknown to Ye Yun.

He had previously visited Yunxiao City and had even managed to acquire a dragon egg at the Jinyu Auction House during that visit. The prospect of returning to a familiar locale held a certain appeal for him.

However, he promptly adopted a new appearance using an illusion technique, ensuring that Gu Anran's perception of his visage remained unaltered.

The rationale behind this precaution.

Was due to Ye Yun's considerable renown throughout the Daluo Region. Particularly after his decisive victory against the black-robed youth from the God Venerable Realm at the Jianyun Sect, an event witnessed by countless cultivators, many were likely to retain a clear memory of his face. To avoid unnecessary attention and potential complications while they sought the true form of the Black Ming Divine Spider, a discreet and low-profile approach was imperative, ensuring the enemy remained unsuspecting.

"Very well, then we shall follow Senior Brother's suggestion..." Gu Anran acquiesced, her mood somewhat subdued as she nodded.

"Junior Sister, there is truly no need for haste! The Divine Land is vast, teeming with opportunities; perhaps we shall be fortunate enough to stumble upon some unique prospects within the city?" Ye Yun offered words of comfort with a smile.

"Haha, Senior Brother speaks the truth!" Gu Anran's spirits seemed to lift as a smile bloomed on her face, as if a pleasant memory had surfaced. "Back when we were on the Cangnan Continent, I often ventured out, and on occasion, I would encounter some unexpected gains..."

Naturally, Ye Yun understood the veiled meaning behind his Junior Sister's words, and he responded with hearty laughter, extending his hand grandly, "Let us go, my dear sibling, let us go treasure hunting!"

"Let's go, Senior Brother, treasure hunting!" Gu Anran echoed, her laughter ringing out as her previous gloom entirely dissipated.

Side by side, the two figures soared towards Yunxiao City.

Witnessing his Junior Sister's return to her cheerful disposition brought Ye Yun immense pleasure.

At that precise moment.

A sudden wave of nostalgia washed over him, as if he had been transported back a hundred thousand years.

He recalled a time when he had taken his Junior Sister out for an outing.

Unexpectedly, they had chanced upon a remarkable opportunity, leading to a small discovery that had brought his Junior Sister prolonged happiness.

"The past is a bittersweet recollection..." Ye Yun couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart as these memories surfaced.

His Junior Sister's past memories were largely fragmented and lost.

The Junior Sister before him now felt like the most intimate of strangers.

...

Before much time had passed.

The pair entered Yunxiao City, their footsteps echoing on the vibrant, bustling streets.

"Senior Brother, this city is so immense, filled with so many people! Individuals at the True God Realm are practically everywhere..." Gu Anran observed her surroundings, unable to contain her wonder.

"Indeed, the Divine Land offers a far more conducive environment for cultivation!"

Ye Yun acknowledged with a pleasant smile.

As their conversation flowed, Ye Yun's gaze landed upon a nearby street, where numerous cultivators had established stalls along its length.

If one sought a more casual setting, a street stall would indeed be fitting.

Conversely, the auction house might present unique prospects.

Ye Yun's plan was to guide Gu Anran through the bustling market stalls of Yunxiao City.

Though the wares themselves held little fascination for him, his Junior Sister's interest was paramount.

"Senior Brother, I'm suddenly feeling a bit peckish. Perhaps we could grab a bite before we start browsing?"

Gu Anran gently rubbed her stomach, her eyes drifting to an ornate restaurant, her nose twitching as if detecting a delightful aroma.

"Certainly! We must fuel up to have the energy for treasure hunting!"

Ye Yun extended his hand, a tender gesture as he lightly stroked Gu Anran’s small head, his expression one of genuine warmth.

"Haha, I'm off!" Eager to escape the affectionate patting, Gu Anran playfully tilted her head, giggling as she turned and darted towards the restaurant's entrance.

Ye Yun followed close behind.

Upon reaching the third level of the establishment, they found a tranquil private room, where they ordered a lavish spread of dishes accompanied by two flagons of premium wine, commencing a grand repast.

"Senior Brother, being by your side is truly blissful. Come, let us share a drink!"

Gu Anran lifted a wine jug, broke the clay seal, and presented it with a wide, cheerful grin.

"To us!"

Ye Yun chuckled.

*Bang!*

He raised his own wine jug, meeting hers in a clinking toast before both downed the contents of their respective vessels in a single, satisfying draught.

"Exquisite!"

Gu Anran relaxed in her seat, discarding any semblance of ladylike decorum as she picked up a succulent chicken leg and began to devour it with evident relish.

Observing his Junior Sister's return to her uninhibited ways, Ye Yun couldn't suppress a smile.

What a spirited lass she was.

Her mannerisms were remarkably similar to those from ten thousand years past.

Outside their private sanctuary.

From a nearby window, the murmur of a conversation drifted in.

"Brother Liu, I was hoping you might join me on an expedition to the Grey Mist Sea this time. Care to test our fortunes?" one man inquired.

"The Grey Mist Sea has resurfaced? Since when, Brother Li?"

The man addressed as Liu responded, curiosity piqued.

"It appeared a few days ago. Many are already assembling groups to venture in and seek their luck. Shall we form a party as well?"

Brother Li pressed, his tone eager.

"I hear the Grey Mist Sea is perilous, fraught with ferocious Fog Monsters. The risk of demise is considerable. Why should we involve ourselves?"

The cultivator surnamed Liu voiced his hesitation with a wry smile.

"This time is different! The Ten Thousand Monster God Temple has intervened, offering substantial rewards for Fog Monster inner cores!"

Brother Li confided in a hushed tone.

"The Ten Thousand Monster God Temple is immensely powerful; why don't they simply dispatch their own forces?"

Brother Liu questioned, a hint of skepticism in his voice.

"It's said the Grey Mist Sea impacts Human cultivators less severely than those of the Demon Clan. Consequently, if Demon Clan cultivators enter, their survival rate plummets compared to Humans. The Temple desperately requires Fog Monster inner cores but wishes to avoid depleting their ranks, hence the high-value procurement,"

Brother Li elaborated.

"That does present an opportunity. Allow me a moment to deliberate!"

Brother Liu furrowed his brow in contemplation.

"What is there to consider?" Brother Li exclaimed, a touch of impatience creeping in. "Yunxiao City's main square is already teeming with groups forming. Let's hurry, assemble our team, brave the Grey Mist Sea, and harvest those Fog Monsters! Doesn't that sound magnificent?"

"Magnificent indeed!"

Brother Liu exclaimed, his own eagerness finally taking hold.

*Bang, bang...*

Hastening footsteps echoed, fading down the staircase mere seconds later.