Chapter 1489: My Name Is Yang Xuan

She had inquired among acquaintances within the sect, but the news she received indicated no changes or incidents had occurred. The young palace master of the Ice Field Palace, second only to the palace master herself, had sent a distress signal, yet no one knew about it...

Either she was lying,

or the incident had happened within the sect, and someone had deliberately covered it up, preventing the news from leaking.

Otherwise, if the young palace master was in danger, why wouldn't she directly notify the palace master or the strong members of the sect, instead of going to great trouble to send a message to her teacher, who was not highly skilled?

Clearly, there was no one left in the sect she could trust, only this teacher who had guided her all the way.

Her body trembling, Chen Leyao felt as if her scalp was about to burst.

Previously, she only knew that the young palace master was in trouble and was anxious, but she hadn't considered this layer. Only now did she understand why Teacher Zhang had told her not to act rashly.

"You are a member of the Ice Field Palace and must abide by its rules. If you find it difficult, I can handle this matter myself. However, I hope you won't reveal that I am here!"

Turning to look at her, Zhang Xuan clasped his hands.

If the problem truly lay within the Ice Field Palace, and she was a disciple of the sect, it would be better to pretend he knew nothing than to put her in a difficult position.

"This..." Chen Leyao was speechless.

If someone within the Ice Field Palace had acted against the young palace master, only one person could have such power... the Great Elder!

Ever since the previous palace master disappeared, the Great Elder had been in charge of all affairs of the Ice Field Palace, big and small, inside and out, all decided by her alone. Because of this, even though she was not the palace master, her status was comparable to that of the palace master.

If her earlier guess was correct and something had gone wrong within the sect, it was likely that the Great Elder herself had made a move!

If she made a move... could a disciple really defy her orders?

"Farewell..."

Knowing she was in a difficult position, Zhang Xuan said no more and stepped forward. He had only taken a few steps when Chen Leyao caught up from behind, blocking his path with determination: "Wait for me. The young palace master is kind, and Teacher Zhang has shown me kindness. No matter what has happened, I must go and save her! Even if... it means defying the sect's rules and orders!"

"Think it over. This is no small matter. Once you act, there may be no turning back..."

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"I know!" Chen Leyao exhaled and said.

The young palace master was very good, and Teacher Zhang had created a technique to resolve the hidden danger of the Ice Field Palace, benefiting her... Of course, most importantly, the man before her was willing to confront the entire Saint Son Hall for his student. Such loyalty moved anyone who saw it, and they would willingly help.

"Good. I thank you on behalf of Zhao Ya!"

Seeing her sincerity, Zhang Xuan said no more, nodded, and looked at her again: "Is there anyone in the Ice Field Palace who is very close to you and holds a high status? Find such a person first and inquire carefully; perhaps you can uncover some clues!"

The most important thing now was to know Zhao Ya's true situation before deciding the next step.

Asking around was the only way.

"Those close to me are mostly disciples, and they probably don't know much. However... I do know an elder who is on good terms with me and usually takes good care of me. Asking her might yield some information!"

Frowning, Chen Leyao thought for a moment and said.

"An elder? What cultivation level?"

Zhang Xuan looked at her.

"Late stage of Saint Domain Eighth Layer. Not very high among the elders, but she is in charge of all the disciples' meals. If the young palace master is not in the palace or has encountered trouble, she would surely know."

Chen Leyao said.

"In charge of meals? Good. Take me to see her!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

An elder in charge of meals might not hold a high position, but she should be the most well-informed.

If Zhao Ya was truly in trouble, she would certainly know.

"It's late at night now. She should be resting in her residence. But... her residence is inside the Ice Field Palace. It might be difficult to enter at this hour..."

Chen Leyao frowned.

Finding this elder was simple, but the problem was that she lived in the Ice Field Palace. With the gates closed at night, how could they get in?

"Can you arrange to meet her outside?"

Zhang Xuan said.

Shaking her head, Chen Leyao said, "It should be difficult. Even as an elder, she rarely leaves the Ice Field Palace. However, every day at dawn, she goes to the market to purchase fruits and vegetables and other ingredients."

"Dawn?"

Zhang Xuan frowned. "It's still three hours until dawn. Delays may lead to changes. Is there any other way?"

There was still some time until dawn, and they couldn't afford to wait.

"This..." Chen Leyao shook her head.

She was a well-behaved girl in the sect and had never arranged to meet someone outside. She couldn't think of a good idea at the moment.

"Does this elder purchase fruits and vegetables from a specific place or a specific supplier?"

Zhang Xuan asked.

"The Ice Field Palace is one of the top powers on the continent. The food consumed by its members naturally comes from specific items, cultivated by specialized personnel, rich in spiritual energy and low in impurities... The supplier is the largest family in this Cold Ice City, the Han Family!"

Chen Leyao said.

The larger the sect, the more rules there were regarding food. They couldn't just buy from a market; there had to be a dedicated supplier.

Otherwise, if someone poisoned the vegetables, the entire sect would be taken down.

"The Han Family? With such a supplier, do you know where they live?"

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly.

"I once went there with the elder and know the location!"

Understanding his intention, Chen Leyao quickly nodded.

It would be difficult for her to arrange a meeting with the elder, but finding a reason to get the supplier to come out should be simple.

"Lead the way!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

Chen Leyao did not refuse and hurried forward. The two moved quickly, and after about ten minutes, a courtyard appeared before them.

"Teacher Zhang, this is the Han Family!" Chen Leyao introduced.

"Hmm."

Glancing at the tall mansion before him, Zhang Xuan nodded.

A family capable of supplying vegetables and food to a top power on the continent was certainly not simple.

"Present a visiting card!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

For a family like this, forcing their way in was unrealistic, and making a scene would only bring more trouble. To see their person in charge, they had to present a visiting card.

"A visiting card? Under my name?"

Chen Leyao was startled.

Although she was a talented disciple of the sect, the family dealt directly with the elders of the Ice Field Palace. Coming to visit late at night, it would not be easy to see the master of the house.

"Use my name."

Zhang Xuan said.

"Yours?"

Chen Leyao's face twitched. "Your name probably won't work either..."

Although Teacher Zhang was the young palace master's teacher, this was only known within a small circle, and his reputation was not widespread. Most importantly, he had just clashed with the Saint Son Hall. Using this name now might be too risky.

Before she finished speaking, she saw Teacher Zhang turn around. He had already changed his appearance, now looking like a sallow-faced middle-aged man, hands clasped behind his back, expression calm: "From now on, my name is..."

"Yang Xuan!"