Ye Feng followed closely behind Li Guanqi, both still immersed in the emotions of their recent farewell.

After a long while, they had already flown beyond the borders of the Great Xia Sword Sect.

It was only then that Ye Feng, feeling a sense of loss, spoke up, “So… we’re really leaving the sect for now?”

Li Guanqi turned to him with a smile, “What else did you think?”

“By the way, do you need to inform your family?”

Ye Feng shook his head, tying his golden hair back as he muttered, “I already told my dad. He cried like a baby.”

“Boss, where are we heading?”

“You’ve been so confident since we left.”

Li Guanqi gazed ahead, his voice soft as he faced the rising sun, “To the Eastern Domain, towards the sunlight, symbolizing growth and vitality!”

“Hahaha, who knew you could be so poetic, boss? Alright, let’s head east!”

Li Guanqi spread his arms, dispelling the protective barrier of Primordial Energy, letting the strong wind brush against his face.

He felt a vast and magnificent world awaiting him!

Treasures of heaven and earth, the scheming among cultivators, various rare secret realms, and paradisiacal lands.

All of it made him incredibly excited!

However, Li Guanqi then removed his white robe, changing into the gray cloth garments he wore when he first joined the sect.

Looking at the sleeves, Li Guanqi couldn’t help but laugh, “Did Grandpa predict I’d still be wearing this now? It fits perfectly.”

He then took off the storage ring on his hand, leaving only a storage bag in his pocket.

The storage bag contained only twenty or thirty low-grade Spirit Stones and some miscellaneous items.

Seeing him fussing around, Ye Feng frowned and asked, “Boss, what are you doing?”

Li Guanqi glanced at Ye Feng’s luxurious robe and said firmly, “Take it off.”

“Huh? Why, boss?”

Though Ye Feng questioned, his hands moved quickly, and he had his robe off in no time.

Li Guanqi said seriously, “The first rule of wandering the world: don’t flaunt your wealth!”

“Wearing that flashy robe, are you afraid others won’t know you’re rich?”

Ye Feng nodded in agreement, then changed into the regular clothes he wore at home.

Even so, his brocade robe was still a bit eye-catching.

But it was much better compared to the flashy robe he had on earlier.

It wouldn’t be reasonable to make someone as pampered as Ye Feng wear coarse cloth garments.

He also took off his storage ring, following Li Guanqi’s example.

After finishing, Ye Feng looked at Li Guanqi like an obedient student.

Li Guanqi reluctantly nodded and praised, “Good job.”

Ye Feng grinned, “Haha, see, boss? I can learn quickly, right?”

“Yes, yes, you can…”

“Now, the second thing I need to tell you!”

Li Guanqi’s face remained serious, and the solemn atmosphere unknowingly affected Ye Feng.

Ye Feng also put away his playful expression and listened carefully.

Li Guanqi took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “Never trust anyone except me!”

“What?!!”

Li Guanqi’s eyes showed a hint of reminiscence as he spoke softly, “Remember, human nature is the most unreliable.”

“I originally planned to travel alone this time.”

“But we’ve been through a lot together in the sect, and I consider you a brother. That’s why I brought you along.”

“So, you must follow my arrangements on the road!”

“If you agree, we’ll travel together.”

“If you can’t accept it, you go alone.”

Ye Feng quickly said, “I agree, I agree! Boss, don’t leave me behind…”

Seeing Ye Feng agree so readily, Li Guanqi couldn’t tell if he was genuinely sincere or just naive.

But Ye Feng had one good quality: he listened.

“Since you agree, you must follow my words.”

“We’re out for training this time, so try not to reveal our sect’s identity to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

“Also… if you make a move, make sure to eliminate the root! No matter the opponent’s status or position!”

A cold glint flashed in Ye Feng’s eyes as he said softly, “Boss, don’t worry. I understand this.”

Li Guanqi nodded slightly and said softly, “One last thing.”

“We’re out here to improve our strength, so we must seize every opportunity.”

“Try not to meddle in others’ affairs!”

After saying that, he stared intently at Ye Feng. He had seen too many bad outcomes from this.

Ye Feng, though not understanding fully, trusted that Li Guanqi did.

So he nodded and agreed, then turned into a streak of light, shooting forward.

“Boss! Let’s see who’s faster!”

Li Guanqi smiled slightly, his Golden Elixir humming as Primordial Energy surged through his meridians like a roaring dragon!

Boom!!!

A purple streak instantly left Ye Feng hundreds of meters behind!

With the Cloud Swimming technique, his figure darted forward like a swimming fish.

Ye Feng grinned and also used his technique to chase after him!

Thus, the two young lads embarked on their journey.

Li Guanqi was just six months shy of turning sixteen, the coming-of-age age in the Great Xia Domain.

Three days later.

By now, they were at least three thousand miles away from the Great Xia Sword Sect.

Along the way, they had seen mountains and rivers, and heard the calls of birds and beasts.

Under the night sky, in an unnamed mountain range.

Two figures were busy around a large wild boar demon beast.

With the help of his Divine Sense, Li Guanqi finally managed to skin the wild boar after much effort.

After cleaning it, Ye Feng stared at the roasting wild boar meat, drooling.

Sizzle, sizzle.

The aroma filled the air instantly. Demon beast meat was naturally delicious, especially this second-tier Black Profound Wild Boar.

The rich fat sizzled under the flames.

Soon, they began to enjoy the rare delicacy.

Ye Feng took a big bite, tears of joy welling up.

They had been eating poorly for days.

Though both had reached the Golden Elixir Realm and no longer needed food, they were still not used to suddenly stopping after eating for over a decade.

Li Guanqi also took a bite of the roast meat, opened the wine gourd at his waist, and took a swig.

“Ugh! Ugh, ugh!!”

Seeing Ye Feng choking, Li Guanqi helplessly tossed him the wine gourd.

But just as he threw it over, his ears twitched, and he turned sharply!

He extinguished the campfire with a wave of his hand, covering the area with dry branches and leaves.

Looking around, his face changed slightly as he sniffed the air.

Just as Ye Feng was still confused, a rustling sound came from afar.

Accompanied by a woman’s cry for help!

“Help me!!”

Li Guanqi sneered coldly, grabbed Ye Feng, and concealed their presence, darting in the opposite direction.