As for where to go, Youluo didn’t care at all.
Even if Lu Ye took her deep into the mountains, she would find it quite flavorable. This is Youluo’s current thought.
"Alright, let’s slow down a bit and visit the area under Cheng Wang’s jurisdiction."
Immediately, Lu Ye guided Youluo and headed towards Cheng Wang’s sphere of influence.
Cheng Wang’s sphere of influence is vast, with many territories, all acquired over the past year, similar to Yuan Wang’s path of success.
So, they soon entered the relevant area.
"This current city under Cheng Wang, I remember it was Yuan Wang’s before."
Arriving in a small town, Lu Ye laughed; these Vassal Kings changing territories indeed happened frequently.
Perhaps today one power was in charge, and tomorrow it would change.
However, fortunately, when these forces took over, they didn’t immediately impose heavy taxes on the cityfolk. Otherwise, life in the city would be much harder than it is now.
Entering the city still required inspection, but perhaps due to past incidents, the patrolling soldiers didn’t dare to stop girls of good looks with various excuses.
Seeing this scene, Lu Ye thought...
Could it still be Xiao Qingyin’s past incident exerting influence?
After all, these forces definitely didn’t want to stir trouble with powerful cultivators; it would only bring them problems.
Calmly entering the city, Lu Ye headed to a tea house, the easiest place to gather various information.
Originally, Youluo was supposed to rest at the inn, but her curiosity led her to follow, albeit dressed in her black robe.
Hearing the crowd in the inn gossiping with varied rumors, Youluo found it quite interesting.
"I wonder if Yuan Wang regrets it now; he used to dominate alone but losing the State Preceptor led to significant losses of several cities."
"Indeed, the main issue is Yuan Wang later branding the State Preceptor as a heretic, causing many talented individuals to leave and drastically weaken his power."
The crowd whispered among themselves, with occasional insightful inputs from others listening intently.
Because this area belonged to Cheng Wang, discussions about Yuan Wang’s affairs favored Cheng Wang’s forces.
Therefore, there was no excessive restriction. Of course, discussing Cheng Wang’s faults would be risky.
These bystanders clearly knew their limits, generally only discussing other Vassal Kings’ forces. Even when talking about Cheng Wang, they only did so positively.
"It’s all because the person who killed the State Preceptor was too powerful, rendering Yuan Wang incapable of taking any further action." Someone said.
Upon hearing this, many nodded in agreement.
That person was indeed formidable; originally, the Peak of Earth Realm’s Yin Wuxiao seemed unstoppable within Qing Province, without an adversary, yet surprisingly...
In an instant, he fell at that person’s hands.
Even now, discussing this matter left many feeling incredulous.
Considering the invincible image of Yin Wuxiao established over the years in Qing Province was too deeply ingrained.
So much so that even now, some couldn’t believe Yin Wuxiao had truly fallen, speculating he might be just severely wounded, recovering somewhere.
Following the matter into Northern Xuanzhou, Lu Ye never mentioned anything to Youluo afterward.
But listening now, a weird feeling suddenly arose within Youluo, and she asked softly.
"Master husband, could it be you did this?"
Hearing Youluo’s intuitive question, Lu Ye found it amusing and responded softly, "Why do you ask?"
"I don’t know, just had this sudden intuition..."
Though Youluo spoke quietly, the tea house contained cultivators.
With their keen senses, they heard the hushed conversation of the two.
Immediately, two or three gazes turned toward them...
So, what was the tea house discussing?
The fall of Yuan Wang’s greatest support!
And now, someone whispered that Yuan Wang’s fall... was due to them?
What kind of joke is this?!
Yet, upon seeing the pair, these people suddenly found a bit of understanding; perhaps another young lad trying to impress a female cultivator?
Youluo was dressed in a black robe, but her voice wasn’t disguised; it was easy to tell she was a woman.
Boasting in front of women was something these people could grasp, so a few gazes carried a trace of mockery, but no one spoke up.
Moreover, they doubted the intelligence of the black-robed woman slightly; how could she believe such a young man capable of such a deed?
Clearly impossible, even thinking with their feet!
The looks from the crowd didn’t escape Lu Ye’s notice.
Seeing their disdainful but silent expressions, Lu Ye chuckled.
Indeed, for outsiders, the ordeal seemed rather bizarre.
Soon after, Lu Ye left the tea house with Youluo.
He had already pinpointed where Cheng Wang’s city was, so staying longer was unnecessary.
Youluo, however, was rather deflated, having heard the people’s gossip; she wanted to argue with them, but Lu Ye advised against it.
It’s looking down on people!
She could tolerate people underestimating others but not Lu Ye. She was very upset.
"Master husband, why didn’t you let me argue with them just now? I’d like to see how much they truly understand you!"
Knowing Lu Ye was the one who slew the so-called Qing Province State Preceptor, Youluo felt very confident.
The person is right in front of you, yet you debate so much understanding of him through mere conjecture?
Most annoyingly, they even look down on the person!
"Forget it, what’s the use of arguing with these onlookers?" Lu Ye smiled, shaking his head.
Once famous, one is bound to have many discussions revolving around them; no point in endlessly debating something every day.
"Alright, I know it’s pointless to argue back and forth, but I just can’t stand it." Youluo realized arguing was futile, her face dropping as she spoke.
"No worries, you’ll get used to it after seeing more." Patting her head, Lu Ye continued smiling.
"Okay, are we heading to Cheng Wang’s city now?" Youluo asked.
"Yes, we’ll see who this so-called expert backing Cheng Wang really is."
Lu Ye’s eyes narrowed slightly.
If it’s indeed another ploy by the Celestial Demon Divine Sect, then they shouldn’t blame him for being ruthless.
After all, those from the Demon Sect who perished at his hands were no longer just one or two; adding one more would make no difference...