It seemed Li Lao sensed Yang Kai's impatience and quickly offered some comforting words.
Yang Kai also knew that thinking about it now would be of no help; only by finding Meng Wuya and asking him directly could he learn the details.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Kai's mood gradually calmed down. He asked in a low voice, "Li Lao, where did you and Brother Zhai run into them?"
"Shuilan City!"
"Shuilan City?" Yang Kai frowned.
"Mmm, it's about a few months' journey from here. But even if you go looking now, you might not find them. We ran into them two years ago. At that time, Meng Wuya said they would be leaving Shuilan City soon, so they've likely long since departed." Li Lao sounded somewhat regretful. From Yang Kai's demeanor and emotions, it was clear that Meng Wuya and that young Xia girl were extremely important to him.
"Regardless, this is a lead. I've been searching for them for a long time with no clue at all, so I think I should still go check it out," Yang Kai said seriously.
"That's good," Li Lao nodded with a smile. "Then I wish you success in finding what you seek."
"Thank you for your kind words, Li Lao!" Yang Kai clasped his fists in farewell.
Bidding farewell to Li Lao and Zhai Yao, Yang Kai hurried back to the inn.
Obtaining such a valuable clue from Li Lao this time was a pleasant surprise. Yang Kai didn't want to delay any further. He informed Cang Yan and Fei Yu and prepared to set off immediately for Shuilan City.
Cang Yan and Fei Yu both knew Yang Kai was searching for his two senior sisters. Now that there was a lead, even if the hope was slim, they didn't try to stop him. Instead, they actively offered to escort him.
Yang Kai refused.
The Thousand-Year Demon Flower's essence had taken him over a year to retrieve. His four Martial Uncles were waiting for this item to advance to the Transcendence Realm. How could he let himself delay their important matters?
Yang Kai's attitude was firm, so Cang Yan and Fei Yu could only agree, reminding him over and over to be careful. If he faced any hardships outside, he must return to the sect and tell them.
Feeling his Martial Uncles' concern, Yang Kai felt a warmth in his heart.
Acting alone in the outside world was something Yang Kai was quite experienced with. Over the years, he could say he had mostly been roaming the world single-handedly.
After a quick packing, Yang Kai set off immediately.
Outside Floating Cloud City, after Cang Yan and Fei Yu watched him leave, they also turned back to head towards the Heavenly Sky Sect. They needed to return to prepare for their own advancement to the Transcendence Realm.
At the City Lord's Manor, Li Lao and Zhai Yao also said their goodbyes to Aogu and the others, embarking on their own journey to wander the world.
Traveling with the speed of wind and lightning, Yang Kai was burning with anxiety.
Although he knew the chances were slim, he still used his full speed to travel, wanting to reach Shuilan City as soon as possible to see if he could find any useful clues there.
Crossing famous mountains and great rivers, wading through streams, Yang Kai rushed onward like lightning.
His cultivation was now at the Transcendence Realm, so his traveling speed was much faster than before. Moreover, when in unobserved places, Yang Kai would even deploy his Wind Thunder Wings to increase his speed.
The Transcendence Realm was already a fairly high level, but in the Profound Continent of Transcendence and Sanctity, it was still not enough to stand above all others.
Yang Kai estimated that he would need to cultivate at least to the Sanctity Realm before he could move freely here.
He had to become stronger, stronger, and even stronger to gain a foothold in this world. Although he was currently residing in the Heavenly Sky Sect, and the Patriarch and his Martial Uncles treated him very well, this was not his own foundation after all.
What he wanted was power that belonged to him.
Time passed, and Yang Kai's impatient mood gradually calmed down.
Once his mood settled, Yang Kai felt a sudden clarity. His former perseverance and confidence seemed to return all at once. He felt that as long as he was given enough time, one day he would be able to stand at the peak of this world and become a overlord here.
He had the Proud Bone Golden Body. He had the World-destroying Demon Eye. Although these were precious legacies left by the Great Demon God, only Yang Kai could unleash their full potential and use them to achieve his goal of becoming powerful.
Even while traveling, he wasn't idle, comprehending the various wonders he had gained from the starry sky, understanding the uses of the Divine Sense Fire that Li Lao had taught him, and integrating it with himself.
That change in mindset and confidence acted like a catalyst, allowing him to gain more and more solid understanding when comprehending power.
The recently advanced Transcendence Realm quickly stabilized.
Ahead lay a boundless, dense forest. Ancient trees reached the sky, and as far as the eye could see, everything was lush and green. The air was fresh, and the energy within was quite extraordinary. Within the dense forest, there were many traces of both demon beasts and humans.
Yang Kai flew past without paying attention.
Half a month later, he finally crossed this forest. The moment he passed over that towering peak, Yang Kai felt a fresh, natural scent rushing towards him.
Mixed in with a hint of a briny, fishy smell.
Yang Kai's expression changed slightly, involuntarily bringing a sense of familiarity.
Years ago, when he was still weak and had first left Lingxiao Pavilion to train outside, upon arriving at Sea City, he had smelled air like this.
Because it was a sea breeze, the wind carried the salty scent of seawater.