I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

As night approached, Chen Yi and his companions finally entered the city of Jiangnan Prefecture.

Scenic beauty was in abundance along the way, and the landscape, when compared to that of Jizhou Prefecture's remarkable peaks and treacherous paths, was much more colorful and stunning.

Even though the cold winter had just passed and most trees were not yet lush with branches and leaves, the air was somewhat sweetened when the winter flowers bloomed.

This fragrance grew even richer after entering Jiangnan Prefecture.

"Let's find a place to stay first, and then we'll get in touch with the Night Watch Department later."

"A senior sister only needs to decide."

Zhan Hongxiu nodded and led everyone to the guesthouse closest to Lingguang Lake for accommodation.

"Yulai Guesthouse?"

Chen Yi sized up the inn's name and noticed many travelers with the air of the martial world entering and exiting, he couldn't help but ask:

"Sister, have you been here before?"

"Of course,"

Zhan Hongxiu beckoned to the inn boy to take good care of the horses, and then she said with a smile:

"The owner of this guesthouse is a famous retired martial expert. He settled here after retiring more than ten years ago."

"Not to mention being very famous in Jiangnan Prefecture, many people from nearby prefectures also come here in admiration."

Chen Yi noticed that Sun Zhengqiu and others also seemed to deeply agree, and his curiosity was piqued.

"What kind of famous person?"

"One who is considered a warm-hearted hero. Decades ago when Jiangnan Prefecture was troubled by demons, he saved many lives."

As Zhan Hongxiu led the group into the guesthouse and casually talked, she said, "His name is still mentioned by many people today, 'Wanderer of Wisdom and Action' Li Song."

With that, she stepped up to the counter and greeted with a fist salute: "Elder Li, please prepare three guest rooms."

Only then did Chen Yi pay attention to the person behind the counter, who was busy with the abacus.

Taking a closer look, he realized this person was different from the old man he had pictured in his mind.

The retired Elder Li from the martial world, "Wanderer of Wisdom and Action" Li Song, did not look old at all. Rather, he could be considered a good-looking middle-aged man.

His long hair was dark and shiny, with just two strands of white hair on his forehead, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and slight wrinkles at the corners of his eyes that added to his sharp, mature-looking face.

Especially when he looked up at them, there was no sign of the shrewdness of a merchant, but a generous smile and a carefree demeanor.

"Miss Zhan, I haven't seen you for a long time, and your cultivation has improved quite a bit."

After exchanging some pleasantries, Li Song glanced at Chen Yi and the others, his gaze lingering on Chen Yi for a moment, seemingly surprised by his youth.

But he didn't inquire and instead, continued with a smile:

"Fortunately, you came early. If you had come a day or two later, the inn might have been full."

"Oh? Is there something new going on?" Zhan Hongxiu took out some coins and placed them on the counter, asking with interest.

"You don't know? The 'Hero of Jiangnan' Su Baimo has arranged a duel with Ba Dao Sect Master Duan Zhendong here, which is in three days."

Li Song pointed to the crowded hall. "Look at them, all who came a few days early to enjoy the spectacle."

"Oh, such a delightful event, haha, it's better to be lucky than early..."

Chen Yi stopped listening to Zhan Hongxiu's casual talk and started to observe the people in the hall.

As Li Song had said, the hall was completely full of seats, and everyone was dressed like adventurers.

Some were even wearing their sect's robes.

However, Chen Yi didn't recognize many of them and could only guess their identities from their hairstyles.

For example, those without hair were Buddhist disciples, monks, or nuns; those with hair, well, that was too difficult for him.

Then, Sun Zhengqiu noticed his gaze and quietly used Sound Transmission to introduce them.

"Apart from the nuns from the renowned Heng Mountain Sect sitting by the window, most of the others here can only be considered low-class people from the martial world."

"They neither have any real strength nor fame, they come here mainly to follow the excitement."

Chen Yi carefully observed and as Sun Zhengqiu said, he did not find any martial arts masters.

At least he did not encounter any expert that could stir his Sword Intent like the first time he met Zhan Hongxiu.

Just then, a screen suddenly appeared before his eyes.

[At 35 years of age, with cultivation reaching the Seventh Grade Origin Transformation Realm and Sword Dao Great Success, you have encountered malicious intent from a Martial Artist of the Fourth Grade Spirit Aperture Realm, earning you +6 Rebellion Points.]

[Name: Chen Yi]

[Age: 35]

[Cultivation: Seventh Grade Origin Transformation Realm (Lower Stage)]

[Talent: Late Bloomer – The older the bone age, the faster the cultivation speed.]

[Nine Revolutions Profound Gang Technique: Small Success – As True Yuan transforms into Gang Qi, Gang Qi solidifies and Shock Thunder emerges.]

[Sword Dao: Great Success – A hundred years of slaughter, Sword Intent refined to its purest essence. A single strike from the sword brings desolation to thousands!]

[Rebellion Points: 11/100]

Before Chen Yi could search for the source, he heard a voice following that killing intent.

"Junior Sister Zhan, I didn't expect we would meet again so soon after our last parting!"

Chen Yi frowned slightly and followed the sound.

Three people were walking into the guesthouse from the outside.

The person in the lead wore a Feather Crown and had a gentle and beautiful appearance, clothed in pure white garments, with a Longsword hanging at his waist.

The two beside him, one was an elderly man with white hair and a weathered face, and the other was a cold-looking beautiful woman.

The three stood in a triangular formation, making it easy to distinguish who was speaking.

However, just as Chen Yi's hand touched the Spring Rain Sword, he felt the malicious intent on him dissipate.

Then he saw Zhan Hongxiu approaching them, holding the handle of the Cang Mountain Sword and gazing straight at the newcomer.

And like facing a formidable enemy, her Great Sword Intent was full and forceful as she pronounced each word meticulously:

"Ye Lin, you're courting death!"

Ye Lin, who is this?

Chen Yi was not concerned with the identity of the newcomer, only waiting for Zhan Hongxiu to make a move before he would join in.

At this moment, Sun Zhengqiu, who noticed Chen Yi's gesture, had sweat beading on his forehead and hastily used sound transmission to remind:

"Sir, please observe the changes for now."

"The person here is not an enemy, but an inheritor from the third-rated Yuhua Immortal Sect of the Taoist path and also the son of one of their Sect Leaders."

The inheritor of Yuhua Immortal Sect, the Sect Leader's son?

Chen Yi remained unmoved, his gaze still fixed on Ye Lin and the other two.

He had even dared to strike at the daughter of the Sect Master of the Grand Void Sect, so what was a mere Sect Leader's son to him?

"Junior Sister Zhan has quite the attitude, demanding my death?" Ye Lin said with a wicked smile: "Aren't you afraid that the wind might catch your tongue?"

However, after speaking, the killing intent he had directed at the group subsided.

"This time it's just a greeting; next time we bump into each other elsewhere, don't blame me for not warning you to be careful."

Zhan Hongxiu snorted coldly, "Whatever tricks you have up your sleeve, I will accompany you to the end!"

"Then I shall wait and see."

Ye Lin's words were still relaxed, as if he was confident and fearless.

Then he swept a glance over Chen Yi and the others, speaking with disdain: "The Grand Void Sect has really declined, sending a child down the mountain to execute a mission. Are they intentionally sending him to his death?"

Crack!

Chen Yi flicked out a segment of the Spring Rain Sword, ready to unleash the Slaughter Sword Intent, but saw Zhan Hongxiu raise her hand to block his line of sight.

"Don't panic, Junior Brother, leave it to me!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi frowned and reluctantly put away the Spring Rain Sword.

Then he turned his head to look out the window at Lingguang Lake, no longer paying attention to Ye Lin and the others.

However, his actions had caught the attention of Ye Lin.

Looking at Chen Yi, then glancing back at Zhan Hongxiu, he said with a half-smile, "Junior Sister Zhan, your junior brother seems to have more backbone than you."

"Just make sure to keep an eye on him next time. Not everyone is as good-natured as me."

After speaking, Ye Lin, bypassing the others, saluted Li Song at the counter and requested three deluxe rooms.

He was quickly ushered to the guest rooms by a waiter eager to avoid any trouble at the inn.

Before leaving, Ye Lin threw a meaningful smile at Chen Yi and his companions.

His narrow eyes especially lingered on Chen Yi, as if to tell him – you are my target.

Chen Yi noticed his gaze and inwardly sneered.

Heh, does he think I'm young and easy to bully?

He must be seeking death!

But Chen Yi did not show any outward reaction.

Considering the rebellion points he had contributed earlier, letting him live a little longer was not a problem.

Soon, Zhan Hongxiu also led them to their rooms.

She and Cheng Yunfei occupied one, while Sun Zhengqiu and Mou Zezhong took another.

Originally, she wanted Chen Yi to share a room with a fellow disciple for mutual support.

But after thinking it over, as Chen Yi was the strongest among them after her, this arrangement was made.

After Chen Yi and the others checked into their rooms, the main hall of the Youlai Inn became lively.

"Now Jiangnan Prefecture is truly bustling."

"Yeah, the second-rated Grand Void Sect and the third-rated Yuhua Immortal Sect of the Taoist path haven't gotten along, mainly due to some friction from being too close to each other."

"This time with Red Sleeve Zhan facing off against Ye Lin, it's likely that the previous battle on the Heavenly Pride List will be replayed."

"Haha… for us, it's a good thing. Getting to witness two fights in one trip is worth it."

"Did you notice the young man behind Lady Zhan?"

"I thought I was the only one who saw; earlier, it seemed like he wanted to make a move against Ye Lin."

"Hmph, mere youthful ignorance. Ye Lin is at the Fourth Grade Spirit Aperture Realm, how could a child contend with him? It'll most likely be Red Sleeve Zhan who steps in."

"Right you are, rash youth. If he really stepped forward, he'd just be courting death."

"However, this battle is unlikely to unfold. The elderly man behind Ye Lin doesn't look easy, nor does that woman."

"Now that you mention it, isn't that woman the eighth-ranked Yun Ni Fairy among the 'Ten Great Immortals' of the Taoist path?"

The gossip continued, drifting off into various topics, while the coarse words from some caused the nuns from Hengshan Sect sitting in the corner to frown repeatedly.

"Sister, have the Grand Void Sect and Yuhua Immortal Sect come for that matter?"

The leading nun, wearing a Zen scarf and with a fair and luminous complexion on her oval face, looked up briefly before lowering her eyelids and softly replying, "Whether they have or haven't, we're just here to complete our mission."

The other nuns looked at each other and fell silent.

…

Nighttime arrived.

After completing his practice of the Nine Revolutions Profound Gang Technique, Chen Yi came to the window and looked out.

Not far from the window lay Lingguang Lake.

Under the moonlight, the lake shimmered brilliantly, living up to its name.

He thought of Ye Lin and his party that he had encountered earlier and, after contemplating for a moment, had some revelations.

From the words of the Sect Leader's son, it seemed that their Yuhua Immortal Sect had come to Jiangnan Prefecture for a mission as well.

Could it be that they too had received a task from the Night Watch Department of Jiangnan Prefecture?

If so, then this mission would likely be quite interesting.