Chapter 196: Mysterious Aura

Su Yu looked ahead, his eyes flashing with a strange light as the Phantom World Eye circulated within them.

This aura could not be detected by ordinary people; no, it could be said that no one in the Southern Region could perceive this fluctuation.

It could be said that if he had not achieved a Breakthrough to the Body Integration Stage or reached the Realm of Sword Domain: World Manifestation, he would not have been able to perceive it either.

At this moment, Qingling seemed to have sensed something, yet he could not see it clearly.

However, it gave him a somewhat familiar feeling; he kept feeling it was something rare, but he could not quite put his finger on it.

This aura came suddenly and vanished just as abruptly.

The aura disappeared in an instant, and Qingling could no longer feel anything. In any case, he did not know what it was, nor where this aura had originated.

Ye Lin's current strength was insufficient, and he could not exert much influence either.

Forget it, no need to dwell on it; it shouldn't be anything bad.

Su Yu felt the aura vanish, but he had already locked onto the location of that object.

He did not expect to encounter such an item in the Southern Region; his luck was simply off the charts.

He had to go and get his hands on this object.

This object had only been mentioned in a few sparse records within some obscure books in the Southern Region, and some people had not even taken it seriously.

They thought it was fabricated; he did not expect it to reappear at this time.

He would have to go out for a trip; this object would be of great help to him.

It was also one of the things he needed most right now.

It just so happened that he could take Su Ling'er out for a stroll on this trip, as he had promised her last time.

"Ling'er, come out."

Su Ling'er immediately ran out.

"Are we going out to play?"

"That's right, I'm taking you out for a trip, and we can play while we're at it."

"Yay! Yay! We're going out to play!"

Looking at Su Ling'er's carefree appearance, it was truly good to maintain such innocence.

As soon as Su Yu finished speaking, the two of them changed their attire and vanished from the Profound Heaven Sect.

Reappearing, Su Yu arrived in the vicinity of the object he desired.

Su Yu was not in a hurry to find the object; after all, no one else could take it, and no one else recognized it.

Even if one took a step back, if someone were to compete with him for it, they would have to be able to beat him first.

He had promised Su Ling'er he would take her out for a stroll, and he could not easily break his word.

Su Yu scanned the surroundings.

This place had not suffered from the invasion of the Demon Race; it was likely because this location was too remote.

Moreover, it was basically populated by Mortals.

There was no need for the Demon Race to go out of their way to target these Mortals.

These Mortals had no impact on them, and sometimes they were even needed to maintain the balance of the Southern Region.

Su Yu selected a relatively lively city; this city had quite a lot of people.

Su Yu landed near this city with Su Ling'er.

Su Yu's current appearance was that of a middle-aged man, with slightly graying temples, yet he possessed a scholar-like aura.

He also had a signature tuft of beard, and Su Yu was quite satisfied with his appearance.

Su Yu prepared to walk over with Su Ling'er like this.

At this moment, many people were rushing from other places toward the city ahead.

Most were heading into the city to make a living.

Many were carrying goods and trinkets, clearly intending to sell them inside.

Su Ling'er looked left and right, feeling curious about everything around her.

She hopped around as she walked beside Su Yu.

Just then, Su Ling'er saw something.

"Look, look! It's candied hawthorn!"

Su Ling'er looked at Su Yu. "I want to eat candied hawthorn."

Su Yu smiled. "Go ahead. If Ling'er wants to eat it, we'll go buy some."

"Yay!"

Su Ling'er happily ran over to the vendor.

"Boss, I want a skewer of candied hawthorn. No, Boss, I want two."

The vendor looked at the child who had suddenly run up to him.

This Little Girl was very cute.

"Alright, little one, I'll get them for you right away."

The vendor took down two skewers of candied hawthorn. "Here you go, little one."

Su Ling'er took some copper coins from her pocket and handed them to the vendor.

Just as Su Ling'er was about to leave,

a voice rang out. "What a cute Little Girl! Are you here alone?"

The voice came from a woman. Su Yu looked at her and felt she had the air of a young lady from a prominent family.

She was also accompanied by a Little Girl who appeared to be the same age as Su Ling'er.

Su Yu noticed that two guards were following behind the woman. Although these two guards were not cultivators, they were Martial Artists of the Mortal world; ordinary people would not be able to defeat them.

It seemed she must be a Young Miss from one of the families in the city ahead.

Su Ling'er heard someone calling her, turned her head, and saw the woman.

Su Ling'er shook her head. "No, I came with my Daddy."

With that, she pointed at Su Yu, who was standing not far away watching them.

Qiu Nan looked in the direction Su Ling'er pointed and saw Su Yu.

Su Yu walked over slowly.

Qiu Nan looked at the middle-aged-looking Su Yu. "Greetings, Sir. My name is Qiu Nan."

"I was just preparing to come and buy candied hawthorn. The Little Girl beside me is my younger sister."

"She wanted to eat candied hawthorn just now."

"But I happened to see your daughter buying some, and she was so cute that I couldn't help but ask."

Su Yu shook his head. "It's fine. My name is Su Yu. Ling'er, why don't you introduce yourself to them?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ling'er happily said, "Hehe, my name is Su Ling'er."

"I like eating candied hawthorn."

Qiu Nan chuckled. "Sir, your daughter is truly cute."

Su Yu smiled.

At this moment, Su Ling'er looked at the Little Girl who had come with Qiu Nan; she had just heard that she also wanted to eat candied hawthorn.

Now, she was hiding behind Qiu Nan, looking at her.

Su Yu also noticed the situation with that Little Girl; it seemed she was a bit shy.

Su Ling'er, however, did not understand the reason; after all, Su Ling'er's growth cycle was too long.

Plus, she usually spent most of her time sleeping and nourishing herself within the sword, so her mental age was actually similar to the Little Girl before her.

Su Ling'er just kept looking at her.

Su Ling'er thought for a moment. Originally, she had intended to give the other skewer to Su Yu, but now she changed her mind.

Su Ling'er walked up to the Little Girl.

"Do you also want to eat candied hawthorn? I'll give this one to you."

With that, she handed over her other skewer.

But the Little Girl did not take it immediately; instead, she looked at Qiu Nan.

Qiu Nan smiled. "Go ahead and take it."

After hearing Qiu Nan speak, the Little Girl took Su Ling'er's candied hawthorn.

This gesture also brought the two children closer together.

Qiu Nan looked at Su Yu. "Sir, you are also heading into the city, right?"

"I reckon this is probably your first time here."

Su Yu nodded. "That's right. We are passing through here, so we thought we would go into the city to have a look."

"In that case, Sir, let me show you both around. I am quite familiar with this city."

Su Yu watched Su Ling'er chatting with the Little Girl; she seemed quite happy.

He did not refuse.

"Then I will trouble you."