After leaving the room, Shang Xia wanted to head downstairs but a roaring laughter boomed in his ears. 

A grin slowly formed on Shang Xia’s face as he raced downstairs only to be greeted by another stocky man. 

“Seventh Uncle, why are you here?” 

The man was none other than Yan Qi.

“Young master!” Yan Qi laughed. “The Tongyou City received news of your disappearance and the lady sent me over to look for you. The heavens help the worthy indeed… Young master managed to return unharmed, and your cultivation also increased! I was delighted to hear the news!” 

Shang Quan added from the side, “Little Qi here followed another patrol squad to look for you and the outer disciples. Luck didn’t seem to be on his side. However, he managed to join the ambush on the Wind Swallow Race.” 

Shang Xia’s eyes lit up and he asked, “Seventh Uncle, tell me what happened during the ambush! Did Tang Yuan really make his move?” 

Yan Qi’s expression sank and he became extremely serious. “Indeed… Tang Yuan’s cultivation had already reached the grand completion stage of the Martial...