Chapter 425: Riding Together

While Zhang Wuji was discussing matters with Song Yuanqiao and Yang Xiao, people from the three major sects among the Five Great Sects—Shaolin, Huashan, and Kunlun—also brought back news. Xueyi was among them. When he saw Kai Xin here and felt happy, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared quickly.
“Truly, something has happened to all six great sects…”
Yang Xiao looked grave. “Right now, our Mingjiao has just gone through a great upheaval, and our strength has not yet recovered. Even if we go, we won’t be able to do much. Sect Leader, I think this matter is complicated. We must first inform the six great sects to avoid a repeat of the incident at Guangming Summit.”
“Yang Zuo Shi is right!” Song Yuanqiao nodded firmly. “I’ll return to Wudang right away to inform the martial world of what’s happening here. But we can’t ignore the safety of the masters from the six great sects.” With that, he turned to Kai Xin, Xueyi, and the other two players. “You four are outstanding young talents in the martial world, and as newcomers, you won’t draw the attention of the imperial spies. I think we should entrust you with investigating the whereabouts of the masters from the six great sects. With so many people kidnapped, there must be some clues left behind.”
“Hero Song is right…” Yang Xiao glanced at the four of them. “Would you be willing to take on this task?”
The other three didn’t speak, as Yang Xiao’s gaze finally settled on Kai Xin, who had arrived at Guangming Summit first.
Kai Xin had come here to find out what was going on, so he naturally wouldn’t refuse. “With the fates of the masters from the six great sects unknown, we’re also very worried. We’re willing to do our part!”
Yang Xiao’s expression softened considerably. “Very good. I’ll give you three days to find out their whereabouts. We’ll send someone to contact you then.”
“Miss Zhou, why don’t you stay?” Song Qingshu suddenly interjected. “Leave this task to them. Come down the mountain with us and return to the sect. Stay at my Wudang for a while first. We’ll send someone to inform the Emei Sect.”
“Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Song. My master’s fate is unknown, and I can’t rest easy,” Zhou Zhiruo replied coldly, not even glancing at Song Qingshu. She stole a glance at Zhang Wuji, who opened his mouth but didn’t speak.
“Young Master Kai Xin, I’ll search for my master with you.” After hearing these words, Kai Xin took some time before responding. Because while accepting Yang Xiao’s task, he also received another assignment—unexpectedly, a system message appeared, stating that Zhao Min already knew of his existence and had sent a newly recruited expert to wait at the foot of the mountain, ready to launch an ambush, forcing him to reconsider.

At that moment, a system message suddenly appeared, stating that Song Qingshu resented him, and even Zhang Wuji gave him a strange look. Happy couldn’t help but smile wryly to himself. The saying “beauty brings disaster” was truly true! Unnecessary troubles arose out of nowhere. Once Song Qingshu stepped in, it would likely cause even bigger problems! “Enough!” Happy raised his hand in a fist salute to bid farewell to everyone, then left Bright Summit with Zhou Zhiruo ahead and behind him. The people from Shaolin and Kunlun followed closely behind. Xueyi watched the direction in which Happy and the others disappeared with flickering eyes. He stayed in the Mingjiao for some time before leaving the mountain—although he had been full of confidence earlier, Happy’s effortless killing of Xiao San with a single sword finally made him wary and cautious. If Happy had attacked him on Bright Summit, he might not have survived! It was precisely because of Xueyi’s fear that he resolutely gave up the task of searching for the masters of the six major sects after leaving the mountain—three days on the same route was enough to encounter them many times, and reason told him not to take further risks. … After leaving Huangshan, Happy found deep tracks left by carriages on the nearby road: “The tracks are fresh and deep; they must be going in this direction…” Zhou Zhiruo reacted quickly: “Chase them along this road.” Knowing that Zhou Zhiruo was intelligent and preferred ease, Happy let her take charge while he enjoyed the “scenery” nearby. Indeed, the beauty mark on the center of Zhou Zhiruo’s forehead truly served as the finishing touch, turning her from a stunning beauty into a fairy-like figure. Along the way, Zhou Zhiruo attracted the attention of countless players. If not for Happy, who stood beside her in his golden armor, acting as a free shield, she would have been surrounded by players long ago. The number one expert among masters… That golden title was indeed impressive. Glancing around, Happy said, “Miss Zhiruo, the two of us can never catch up with the caravan. They’re officials from the imperial court; they’ll change carriages as soon as we enter the city. No matter how hard we try, we won’t be able to catch up.” “After we enter the city, please arrange two mounts for me, Senior Happy.” “I can do that right now.” Happy immediately summoned “Hoof Shadow,” mounted it, then stretched his hand to Zhou Zhiruo: “My horse can easily carry two people.” “…” Zhou Zhiruo’s face turned red. But thinking of her master and sisters’ situation, she didn’t refuse. Thus, to the astonishment of countless players on the road, Zhou Zhiruo took Happy’s hand, mounted his horse, and sat in front of him.

“No way.”
Watching Happy embrace the beautiful woman openly, countless players were stunned, standing frozen in place for a long time, wishing they could throw their weapons at Happy to crush this man who inspired extreme envy and jealousy.
“Whoa!”
With a fragrant breeze around him, Happy let out a joyful cry, his hooves kicking up dust as he galloped away.
In his past life, he had taken advantage of NPC beauties before, but a character as stunning as Zhou Zhiruo was something new. Still, Happy didn’t dare do anything outrageous; there was still some distance between them. Aside from occasional unavoidable touches, he mostly maintained his courteous demeanor as a gentleman.
The two of them, along with the horse, rushed at lightning speed toward the nearest city…
…
Happy’s actions once again caused a huge stir in the martial world.
Although the officially launched “Battle at Mount Guangming” sparked widespread criticism, it couldn’t dim Happy’s brilliance!
In the battle at Mount Guangming, he first defeated an NPC martial arts expert at the Life and Death Realm with his arrogant confidence and entered the camps of the six major sects, performing excellently in combat. Then he quickly crossed through the sea of flames. When the six major sects fought against the Mingjiao disciples, he sliced Xiao San with his sword and sent the severely injured Zhang Wuji flying with a palm strike.
Even though Zhang Wuji was gravely injured at the time, the sight of both of them falling out of the chaotic battlefield at the same time still made many people envious!
After all, that was Zhang Wuji!!
An unparalleled warrior!!!
Having managed to remain unharmed despite the use of the Great Qi Shift and the Nine Yang Divine Art, Happy’s strength in the eyes of players could only be described as unfathomable.
Although rumors about Zhou Zhiruo and Happy spread quickly, more people were still focused on the battle at Mount Guangming and Happy’s first appearance…
When Happy settled Zhou Zhiruo down to log off, the person in charge of official paid REP immediately called him on his phone!