Chapter 934: Susu's Whereabouts

Ye Mo cared little for the South Peace State's top ten beauties; he only sought to ascertain if Luo Susu was his wife. Before Cai Shizhang finished speaking, he pressed, "When did Luo Susu join the Dark Ice Sect? What is her current cultivation level?"

Cai Shizhang, sensing Ye Mo's desperation went beyond simple admiration, remained uncertain how to respond. The top ten beauties' status far surpassed his own.

Shi Hongzhu, having recovered, bowed. "Thank you, Martial Brother, for saving my life. I possess some basic information regarding Luo Susu." He blushed, seemingly fearing Ye Mo's censure for his research into Luo Susu. "A friend provided news about Wen Caiyi. Both ranked among the South Peace State's most beautiful women, hence my knowledge."

Ye Mo waved him on. "Hurry."

"Yes," Shi Hongzhu replied swiftly. "She joined the Dark Ice Sect less than a year ago. A Foundation Establishment cultivator from the sect discovered her. This cultivator, while out with companions, found Luo Susu. Her exceptional spiritual root talent astounded them; they immediately brought her to Dark Ice Mountain. Their assessment proved correct. Luo Susu reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage in less than a year and may even have attained the Golden Core stage by now."

Ye Mo scanned the three men. Convinced Luo Susu was his wife, Luo Ying, the timeline aligned. "Which of you can sketch her?"

The three exchanged glances. Luo Susu rarely appeared publicly; they knew her only by reputation. None had ever seen her.

Remembering Ning Qingxue and Tang Beiwei were with Susu, Ye Mo inquired, "Did that cultivator find others with Luo Susu?"

The three shook their heads, admitting ignorance.

Disappointed, Ye Mo dismissed them. "You may leave."

Cai Shizhang and Huang Zhuo, noting Shi Hongzhu's hesitation, dared not intervene and departed. Shi Hongzhu, however, waited until the cultivators were sufficiently distant before taking his leave, again thanking Ye Mo. Ye Mo, however, appeared preoccupied, forcing Shi Hongzhu to depart.

Ye Mo suddenly recalled something, but upon rising, discovered the cultivators had already left. He had forgotten to inquire whether Ning Qingxue and Tang Beiwei might have been taken to other sects, given the Foundation Establishment cultivator had been accompanied. Both women possessed exceptional talent and beauty; they could easily have ranked among the South Peace State's ten most beautiful. He should have asked about their ranking; it might have yielded further information.

Annoyed by this oversight, Ye Mo immediately summoned his Zi Xu and dashed toward Cai Shizhang's direction, intending to find a Southern cultivator for information. He was too preoccupied to even search for spirit herbs. Two days passed without success.

Increasingly concerned, he knew reaching the South Peace State was impossible given his current power, yet he must find a South Peace State cultivator to question. Three days later, his spirit sense detected two cultivators; he pursued them immediately. His current speed was comparable to his escape from the mist, the air howling with his velocity, but he pressed on.

Half a day later, he saw two figures, seemingly female cultivators. They, too, had noticed him and his disregard for the noise his Zi Xu created, and appeared displeased. They halted, produced their magic artifacts, and awaited his approach.

"What do you want?" the taller woman demanded coldly, before Ye Mo could speak.

Relieved, Ye Mo assessed them. One was tall and exceptionally beautiful, her skin smooth, wielding a flying sword that emitted a faint yellow light. Her cold tone, however, was unwelcoming, her cultivation at Golden Core level 7, far surpassing his own.

The other, smaller and seemingly cute, possessed a round, innocent face and lively eyes, seemingly aware of his purpose. Her cultivation was at Golden Core level 3.

Ye Mo saluted. "Greetings, I am Ye Mo. I wish to inquire—"

"No need to inquire. This is my Martial Sister Qiu Xue; you've found her already. State your business and offer your gifts; we are pressed for time!" the smaller girl interrupted.

The taller woman appeared to share this assumption, a hint of disgust in her eyes.

Ye Mo was taken aback.

The girl grew impatient. "Will you speak or present gifts? If not, we leave. We encounter such individuals daily. I am speechless!"

Ye Mo realized their misunderstanding. He dared not offend them, having pursued them for three days. If they refused to answer, obtaining information would prove difficult. He again saluted. "I wish to ask if you hail from the South Peace State?"

The girl stared at him, exasperated. "Of course, we're from the South Peace State! Employ a better approach. Sister Xue, let's go."

Ye Mo quickly produced two jade bottles. "A small token of my esteem; please accept them."

The girl, mollified, accepted the bottles. "Sister Xue is here. Hurry."

Qiu Xue, seemingly helpless, regarded Ye Mo with disdain.

Ye Mo immediately asked, "Could you please name the top ten beauties of the South Peace State, from first to tenth?"

Qiu Xue's expression hardened. She sneered. "Martial Sister, let's go."

Before Ye Mo could react, they were gone. He was puzzled, even slightly annoyed. He'd given a gift; did they require such behavior? Mounting his Zi Xu, he was about to pursue them again when Qiu Xue produced a disc-shaped spirit artifact, pointing her flying sword at him. "If you dare approach us and utter another impertinent word, I will kill you."

They vanished instantly. Ye Mo was thoroughly bewildered. He had merely asked a question; how was that rude? Nevertheless, he followed their direction on his Zi Xu. Even if he wouldn't question them again immediately, he would continue in that direction. He refused to believe he couldn't find someone else.