Shentu Fu clearly didn’t expect why Ye Haochuan was in such a hurry to leave.

Ye Haochuan had just obtained the cultivation resources of the Half-Mountain Residence and could have used these resources to enhance his strength.

Moreover, Ye Haochuan didn’t have any background or influence outside; going out for cultivation could be dangerous. However, at the Half-Mountain Residence, although he couldn’t be discovered by others, he was absolutely safe and could cultivate in peace.

"I really have something I need to do, and I can’t feel at ease staying here!" Ye Haochuan said seriously without explaining much.

The reason he wanted to go out was, of course, because of Long Keyue.

In the blink of an eye, it had been more than a month since he lost contact with Long Keyue, and he didn’t know where she was now or if she was safe.

With this tie in his heart, how could he stay peacefully at the Half-Mountain Residence?

"Alright, then make sure to be extremely careful. Don’t act recklessly or with bravado. The Immortal Realm is not like the Lower Realm; there are countless people stronger than you!" Shentu Fu advised him earnestly, as if he regarded Ye Haochuan as his nephew.

Ye Haochuan felt a warmth in his heart and smiled as he nodded.

"Also, cultivate well, aim to break through to the True Immortal realm as soon as possible..." Shentu Fu reminded again.

Breaking through to the True Immortal was the prerequisite for understanding the matters of the Hua Clan.

At the same time, once Ye Haochuan broke through to the True Immortal, he would also have to take on his mission.

Ye Haochuan didn’t really care much about the so-called mission and casually nodded.

Then Ye Haochuan asked for another token.

Shentu Fu gave him one without any hesitation.

"By the way, this token is different from the official disciples’ tokens of the Half-Mountain Residence, only counting as being a guest elder of the Half-Mountain Residence, so not everyone will give you face. You should be mindful of that!" Shentu Fu reminded him.

The disciples of the Half-Mountain Residence only numbered thirty-six, and their status was unmatched.

These thirty-six were well-known figures in the Immortal Realm; no one dared to impersonate them.

Besides these thirty-six, the Half-Mountain Residence also distributed some ordinary tokens. These tokens only represented a certain connection with the Half-Mountain Residence, and their utility was considerably less than that of the thirty-six official disciples.

Ye Haochuan nodded, indicating he understood.

Finally, Shentu Fu also gave Ye Haochuan a Communication Jade Slip before letting him leave.

Originally, Ye Haochuan was looking forward to this Communication Jade Slip, but upon learning it could only communicate with Shentu Fu, his enthusiasm was instantly doused.

Comparatively speaking, mobile phone communication is much more convenient!

After saying goodbye to Shentu Fu, Ye Haochuan descended the Half-Mountain under the guidance of Liu Yifei.

Half-Mountain City was as bustling as ever. In the marketplace, there was a mix of different classes, and various powerful youths paraded around, creating a scene of chaos.

"Li Qi?" Amidst the commotion, Ye Haochuan saw that familiar figure.

Half-Mountain Residence does not restrict the freedom of its disciples, so coming down the mountain to mingle is not against the rules.

At this moment, Li Qi was indeed on cloud nine, surrounded by a group of young gentlemen and ladies, endlessly flattering him.

Li Qi seemed to sense someone watching him, and when he turned to see it was Ye Haochuan, a sneer immediately appeared on his face.

"Isn’t this Brother Ye? Haven’t left yet? Are you still hoping that the Half-Mountain Residence will take you in out of kindness?" Li Qi taunted as he walked over.

"It’s just the status of a Half-Mountain Residence disciple; I don’t care. Unlike some people who would do anything to achieve their goals!" Ye Haochuan showed no anger, instead curling his lips.

Li Qi’s face turned red, and he snorted coldly, "Don’t pretend to be indifferent. If you didn’t care, why would you fight Ju Yuqu to the death for the victory?"

"I just like fighting with others, is that okay?"

Ye Haochuan grinned mischievously, "By the way, since Young Master Li is now a disciple of the Half-Mountain Residence, you must have improved your skills significantly. I wonder if you have the guts to have a fair duel with me?"

"Who’s this brat, not knowing his place? Brother Li is the genius disciple of the new batch of Half-Mountain Residence, defeating everyone, including Ju Yuqu. And you dare to act recklessly with your little skill?" a heavily made-up woman beside Li Qi scoffed.

Her words instantly stirred up collective animosity.

"Yeah, yeah, Young Master Li, this guy is really hateful; you must teach him a good lesson!"

"I think he just recently achieved Immortal Transformation and really thinks he’s invincible? Young Master Li, you must teach him how to behave!"

"No need for Young Master Li to dirty his hands; let me do it. If I don’t beat this guy to the ground, my last name isn’t Chen!"

"..."

After the last person spoke, everyone looked at him as if he were an idiot.

Although they were belittling Ye Haochuan, it was clear from their conversation that Ye Haochuan had participated in the Disciple Selection Meeting with Li Qi.

To be selected for the subsequent trials, there were only a little over forty people, and these forty-plus were undoubtedly elites, not to be underestimated.

So their scolding was just a bark without a bite; none showed the intention to act.

The last speaker was clearly unaware of this, or he wouldn’t have foolishly said he would beat Ye Haochuan to the ground.

"Kid, in your next life, learn some self-awareness, or you’ll meet an early end like in this one!" The man snorted coldly at Ye Haochuan, oblivious to the strange looks around him.

He didn’t forget to glance at Li Qi for approval after speaking.

Li Qi, however, looked as though he was about to chew someone alive, completely ignoring him.

"Looks like Young Master Li really loathes this guy. That’s good, once I deal with this guy, Young Master Li will surely make me his confidant. Then the others will have to look up to me!"

The man calculated in his heart, becoming more eager by the second, and with a stick in hand, he charged at Ye Haochuan’s face.

Ye Haochuan didn’t dodge in the slightest, only looking at him coldly.

"Haha, stunned by my bravery, aren’t you? Just a wimp playing the expert, you deserve a beating!"

The man was already celebrating inside, as though he could see Ye Haochuan begging for mercy after being beaten, and Li Qi rewarding him generously.

As he reveled in smugness, Ye Haochuan’s figure suddenly blurred.

What, did I see that right?

The man was startled, but gathered his focus again, only to see Ye Haochuan still staring at him with an intriguing smile on his lips.

Then, the figure abruptly faded, seemingly disappearing.

"How could it be..." The man hadn’t yet reacted when he suddenly felt his clothing gripped forcefully from the back.

Before he could turn, he felt his feet lift off the ground, spun mid-air, then slammed hard onto the ground.

The solid stone pavement shattered into countless pieces under the violent impact.

Just as the piercing pain entered his mind, he found himself lifted again, then smashed down fiercely.

Thud, thud, thud~

The dense sound, like hail hitting the ground, echoed throughout the street.

In the distance stood Ye Haochuan, his arm waving up and down, the man who previously taunted him now resembled a pounding pestle, continuously striking the stone pavement into powder.