I Have A Sword-Chapter 1204: He’s Here!

Granny Yu stood in the dimly lit room. She was dressed entirely in black, making her appear eerily sinister. She glared coldly at Ye Guan, and her gaze was cold enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.

Ye Guan, however, remained unfazed. He sat up calmly and asked, "What do you want?"

Granny Yu fixed her piercing eyes on him for a long moment before saying, "Stay away from my Young Mistress."

Ye Guan frowned. "We're just friends."

"Friends?" Granny Yu sneered, casting a disdainful glance at him. "Young man, I advise that you keep your distance from her. This is for your own good."

Ye Guan chuckled. "Whether we're friends or not is between me and her. It's none of your business, do you understand?"

Granny Yu's eyes narrowed.

Ye Guan met her gaze without flinching, "As a servant, you should know your place. Got it?"

Granny Yu's right hand clenched slowly, her face darkening.

Ye Guan remained completely calm.

Just then, the door opened, and Daoist Zhang walked in with a smile. "Granny Yu, what brings you to my courtyard today?"

Seeing him enter, Granny Yu shot Ye Guan a frosty glance before turning around and leaving.

Daoist Zhang looked at Ye Guan with amusement. "How did you manage to provoke her?"

Ye Guan shrugged lightly. "I didn't provoke her. I just got acquainted with the young lady next door, and she couldn't stand it."

"Zuo Yan?" Daoist Zhang looked surprised.

Ye Guan nodded.

Daoist Zhang fell silent.

Ye Guan asked, "What's the matter?"

Daoist Zhang said, "That lady isn't simple."

Ye Guan nodded again. "I could tell."

"She's different from the others here." Daoist Zhang chuckled. "She was sent here deliberately for some special reason. She has a tremendously powerful force backing her. That old lady wasn't lying; keeping your distance from her would be wise. However, she has clearly underestimated your background."

Ye Guan calmly replied, "We're just friends."

"That young lady is indeed remarkable. She's beautiful, kind-hearted, and bubbly, although sometimes she can be a bit too enthusiastic for people to handle."

"You said she was sent here on purpose?"

"Of course. She's extremely wealthy, wealthier than you. When she arrived here, everyone instantly approved of her."

"Why was she sent here?"

"To seize an opportunity."

Ye Guan frowned slightly.

Daoist Zhang smirked and asked, "Isn't that why you came here too?"

Ye Guan shook his head. "Opportunities don't mean much to me. I was mistakenly sent here."

Daoist Zhang said, "Don't think too much about it then. Since you're here, stay for a while. This place is unlike any other, and you might stumble upon a great opportunity. Get some rest."

With that, Daoist Zhang turned around and left.

Sprawled out on the bed, Ye Guan muttered, "I need to figure out a way to contact my sister and tell her to get me out of here."

Little Pagoda asked, "How are you going to contact her?"

Ye Guan replied, "Maybe Lady Zuo Yan can help. I'll talk to her tomorrow."

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The next morning at dawn, a loud knocking at his door woke him up.

Ye Guan opened the door and found Zuo Yan.

Ye Guan smiled wryly. "Can I help you?"

Without a word, Zuo Yan grabbed his arm and ran away, pulling him along. She led him out of the courtyard and down a street.

Before long, they reached a secluded valley with a majestic waterfall nearly a hundred meters wide. A lush, emerald forest was around the waterfall.

The water thundered down from a high cliff, and it was a magnificent sight overall.

Ye Guan turned to Zuo Yan, who gave him a mysterious smile. "Come on!"

With that, she ran deeper into the valley.

Ye Guan hesitated for a moment before chasing after her.

Soon, he followed her to the base of the waterfall.

Up close, it looked even more breathtaking.

Zuo Yan pulled Ye Guan along the rocky edge of the waterfall. As Ye Guan was wondering what she was up to, she pointed up ahead. Following her finger, Ye Guan saw a narrow path leading directly behind the waterfall.

Ye Guan was surprised.

Without a word, Zuo Yan continued forward, guiding him along the hidden trail.

Soon, they reached the back of the waterfall, where a cave entrance awaited them. Stepping inside, Ye Guan felt a cool, moist breeze wash over him, isolating them from the outside heat.

The air was refreshingly crisp as well.

The cave was dimly lit and had a somewhat oppressive aura. Faint glimmers from strange rocks embedded in the walls added a mysterious glow to the entrance as they led them deep into the cave.

Zuo Yan led Ye Guan deeper into the cave.

Curious, Ye Guan asked, "What is this place?"

Zuo Yan smiled. "I don't know. I stumbled upon it while wandering around, but I was too scared to explore it alone."

Ye Guan glanced at her, a bit amused. He hadn't expected her to be timid.

The two continued along the winding path. The deeper they went, the quieter it became. Thankfully, the glowing rocks were all over the place, making the cave seem more mysterious than scary.

Ye Guan noticed that the cave stretched on for quite a distance.

After nearly fifteen minutes of walking, they still hadn't reached the end.

Zuo Yan, however, was in high spirits, taking photos along the way, clearly thrilled by the adventure.

Finally, after about half an hour, they arrived at a large stone gate at the end of the cave. The stone gate seemed entirely ordinary, with no unique markings or strange aura about it.

Suddenly, Zuo Yan stepped forward and kicked it.

To their surprise, the stone gate trembled slightly, and then it began rising.

Ye Guan stared at her in shock.

Zuo Yan giggled and urged, "Come on!"

"It opened just like that?" asked Ye Guan in astonishment.

Zuo Yan nodded.

Ye Guan found it hard to believe.

After stepping through the stone gate, they were greeted by a small village with about a dozen wooden houses. The houses were crudely built, and the village was eerily quiet.

Ye Guan frowned in confusion.

Zuo Yan looked around curiously.

Both of them cautiously ventured deeper into the village, noting the absolute silence. There weren't any signs of life. Suddenly, Zuo Yan grabbed Ye Guan's arm and pulled him towards a shabby straw hut.

Ye Guan glanced at her, puzzled, but Zuo Yan kept her gaze locked on the hut.

Out of nowhere, footsteps echoed from inside the hut.

Ye Guan was taken aback and quickly turned toward the sound. "Master Pagoda, did you not sense anyone?"

After a moment of silence, Little Pagoda replied, "Don't ask me; I'm useless."

Ye Guan's face darkened. Why is he being so lazy lately?

Just then, the straw hut's door creaked open, and a middle-aged man appeared. He wore a plain, dark robe without any patterns. His face was thin, but his features were sharp while radiating wisdom.

Upon seeing Ye Guan and Zuo Yan, the middle-aged man smiled faintly. "This is the first time anyone has ever come here, and there are actually two people here at once."

Ye Guan asked, "Who are you, sir?"

The middle-aged man's gaze settled on Ye Guan. His expression shifted slightly in surprise. He extended his palm, and the next moment, a little pagoda appeared in his hand. Looking at it, he muttered, "Reversing time…"

The middle-aged man stared at Ye Guan and smiled. "No wonder you carry such immense luck."

The tiny pagoda floated back to Ye Guan, stopping before him.

Taking it back, Ye Guan chided, "Master Pagoda, couldn't you have resisted even a little?"

Little Pagoda grumbled, "Hurry up and finish your tasks! I'm desperate to become even stronger!"

Ye Guan was speechless.

The middle-aged man then shifted his gaze to Zuo Yan, observing her closely before smiling. "No wonder you managed to find this place… No wonder…"

A strange glint appeared in his eyes.

Zuo Yan smiled and asked, "Who are you, senior?"

"My name is Han Xun," the middle-aged man replied.

Zuo Yan thought for a moment, then shook her head. "Never heard of you."

Han Xun laughed heartily.

Zuo Yan tilted her head. "Senior, are you still alive?"

"What do you think?" Han Xun said.

Zuo Yan scrutinized him carefully before shaking her head. "I can't tell."

Han Xuan smiled. "I've lived my whole life alone, with no family or no disciples. Would you be interested in being my disciple?"

Zuo Yan blinked. "Are there any benefits?"

"Yes."

"What are they?"

"You'll find out once you agree."

"I'd like to, but I'm afraid my family won't allow it."

"Your family will definitely approve of it. If they don't, I'll talk to them myself."

"Alright then."

With that, she knelt and kowtowed toward Han Xun.

"Hahaha!" Han Xun burst into hearty laughter.

Just then, Zuo Yan grabbed Ye Guan's arm and said, "Master, he's pretty good, too. Look at him, he's fair-skinned, handsome, and charming."

Ye Guan was at a loss for words.

Han Xun turned to Ye Guan, smiling faintly. "His Great Dao is incompatible with mine. He's not suited to be my disciple."

Zuo Yan leaned in close to Ye Guan and whispered, "Don't worry, I can teach you what he taught me later on."

Ye Guan glanced at her and smiled. "Thank you."

Han Xun opened his palm, and a thick ancient book appeared in his hand. He handed the book to Zuo Yan.

Curious, Zuo Yan accepted it and asked, "Master, what's this?"

Han Xun said, "Study what's written in it. When the time is right, I'll look for you."

Zuo Yan glanced at him. "Master, this isn't your true form?"

Han Xun nodded slightly.

"Got it!" Zuo Yan grinned and carefully put away the ancient book.

"You two should head back now," Han Xun said.

Zuo Yan nodded, grabbed Ye Guan's hand, and led him away.

When they disappeared into the distance, the smile on Han Xun's face lingered, but his figure gradually faded into nothingness. The moment he vanished, something mysterious and profound manifested in the world.

Back in the small town, Daoist Zhang, who was setting up his stall, whipped around and looked up. His eyes gleamed with excitement as he stared intently at the horizon, exclaiming to himself, He's here!

At the same time, countless terrifying auras erupted throughout the Nine Continent Domain, and they all rushed toward a certain small town.