Bat Prince, roaming the heavens

For most people, the journey through time is a series of sudden darkness followed by a flash of light.

Yuan Suiyun's time travel was always dark.

Stepping into this new world, he dared not relax his mind for even a moment. He focused his inner energy on his ears, trying his best to capture the subtle sounds around him, while carefully sensing every movement of the air.

Yuan Suiyun's muscles were taut like strings, his strength spreading throughout his body, ready to unleash a fatal blow at any moment to deal with any unexpected event.

"When it comes to time travel, the blind are ultimately at a huge disadvantage," Yuan Suiyun thought to himself helplessly.

After confirming that no one was around, Yuan Suiyun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Based on his sense of airflow, he determined that he was currently in a narrow alley.

Perhaps it was the wrong time, or perhaps the place was simply desolate, with no human voices for dozens of feet around, which saved him a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Perhaps it was arranged by the Immortal Island," Yuan Suiyun secretly speculated.

"bite--"

Just then, a clear and melodious zither tune drifted in, accompanied by the rustling of bamboo leaves in the wind.

Yuan Suiyun immediately turned his head and focused his attention, carefully listening to the sound of the zither. He walked so lightly that he could hardly make a sound, following the direction of the music, slowly approaching the person playing the zither.

The swaying bamboo shadows, the sound of the wind and the music of the zither intertwine to create a serene atmosphere.

Although the music was clear and melodious, beneath its pure tone lay a hint of melancholy.

When the song ended, Yuan Suiyun was already standing two zhang away.

He suddenly spoke in a low voice, "Please forgive my intrusion, young lady, your zither playing is quite remarkable, but there seems to be a hint of melancholy in your music. I wonder if you have encountered something that is troubling you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of the wind seemed to pause.

Only then did the people in the forest realize his presence.

"Who goes there?!"

A sudden shout rang out from deep within the bamboo forest, startling the branches and leaves.

The one who spoke was not the girl Yuan Suiyun had mentioned, but an old and sharp male voice.

Yuan Suiyun remained calm, but through the gaps in the music, he had already discerned that there was another person in the forest.

He was aware of their presence, but they were completely unaware of his arrival. This contrast heightened their vigilance.

Especially in this bamboo forest where fallen leaves covered the ground, Yuan Suiyun was able to silently sneak up to within three zhang of the two of them, a feat of lightness skill rarely seen in the world.

Seeing that Yuan Suiyun was so young yet already possessed such formidable martial arts skills, the girl playing the zither sharpened her eyes, but her voice, though gentle, carried a hint of sternness: "Old Master Zhu, do not be rude."

The old man's face darkened, his eyes like a pool of cold water deep in a bamboo forest, calm yet concealing a sharp edge. Yuan Suiyun stood there, a sudden thought stirring in his heart.

"The Bamboo Elder? Green Bamboo Lane in Luoyang? Could it be Ren Yingying?!"

A series of thoughts flashed through my mind, but I couldn't make a final decision.

In a flash, he smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "I came here following the sound of the zither. I apologize for disturbing you with my words, and hope that you and this old gentleman will forgive me."

The girl chuckled softly, her voice as gentle as falling bamboo leaves: "You flatter me, sir. To understand my music, you must be a man of refined taste and high character."

"I'm just a novice with a basic understanding of the zither; I don't deserve such praise from you, young lady," Yuan Suiyun said, feigning politeness. She then asked, "May I ask where this place is, young lady?"

"Where did this brat come from, daring to mock us like this? Take this!"

Old Man Green Bamboo, unaware that Yuan Suiyun was blind, took him for a troublesome guest who had come to provoke him. He could no longer heed Ren Yingying's attempts to stop him and immediately roared.

He also noticed that Yuan Suiyun possessed remarkable lightness skills, so he gave Ren Yingying a wink, signaling her to be ready to leave at any time.

If Yuan Suiyun really is an enemy who has come to his door, then he will risk his life to buy time for Ren Yingying to escape.

Hearing the sound of Green Bamboo Elder's rapid attack cutting through the air, Yuan Suiyun remained calm and unperturbed.

Even though this was his first real battle, with his martial arts skills, let alone a mere Green Bamboo Elder, even his advisor Ren Woxing could not do anything to him!

Yuan Suiyun lightly touched the ground with his feet, his figure soaring into the air, and said calmly, "Old sir, you must have misunderstood."

Green Bamboo Elder ignored him and, seeing him leap back, immediately stomped his feet heavily, his attack speed suddenly increasing by three points.

When dealing with a master of lightness skills like Yuan Suiyun, Green Bamboo Elder dared not be negligent in the slightest. Even when he made a trial move, he used at least 80% of his strength.

However, even with his full martial arts skills, he would never be able to attack more than three zhang away without using any leverage.

Just as Green Bamboo Elder landed and used the momentum to continue his attack.

In mid-air, Yuan Suiyun's body suddenly turned around, like a bamboo leaf lifted by the wind, and suddenly came to a stop.

With a flick of his sleeve, he turned around like a ghost and pounced down, twice as fast as when he retreated!

Green Bamboo Elder's vision blurred and his body stiffened. Before he could even see Yuan Suiyun's movements, he had already been struck in an acupoint.

Ren Yingying did not back down.

She stood very straight, and her gaze became even more focused, which made her seem more composed.

She could sense that Yuan Suiyun meant no harm, and if Green Bamboo Elder hadn't acted so quickly, she would have spoken up to stop him.

Now that the other party has stopped short of making a move, it further confirms her thoughts.

Looking at the immobilized Green Bamboo Elder, Ren Yingying felt a secret dissatisfaction with his rash attack.

However, she could also guess Green Bamboo Elder's thoughts. Yuan Suiyun, this suddenly appearing expert, was indeed too dangerous, so it was only natural to test him.

Considering Green Bamboo Elder's sincere loyalty to his master, Ren Yingying only sighed softly before turning her gaze back to Yuan Suiyun.

"My eyesight is somewhat impaired, hence this question. I have no ill intentions whatsoever. I hope you two will forgive me if I have offended you."

Yuan Suiyun smiled warmly, his tone as gentle as spring water, still displaying the demeanor of a refined and elegant scion of a noble family.

Before he finished speaking, he subtly moved his fingertips and lightly tapped in the air, thus releasing Green Bamboo Elder's acupoints.

The bamboo leaves swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound, as if speaking on his behalf.

"you……"

The old man with green bamboo, who had regained his freedom, was suddenly shocked. The anger that had been churning in his chest just now vanished without a trace in an instant.

His gaze lingered on Yuan Suiyun's desolate eyes, his expression a complex mix of emotions.

After a long silence, he sighed softly, unable to hide his shame, and bowed his head, saying, "This old man was unaware of the situation and acted rashly, offending you, young master. Please forgive me."

Yuan Suiyun reached out and gestured in mid-air to help him up, saying, "Ignorance is no excuse, please rise, sir."

Ren Yingying watched quietly from the side, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes.

Yuan Suiyun's martial arts skills and demeanor were enough to win the hearts of 99% of the world's people.

She never imagined that such a rare and outstanding young man would be blind.

For a moment, one's mind and spirit were inevitably shaken.

"This is Green Bamboo Lane," Ren Yingying said, regaining her composure. "Where in Luoyang is the young master staying? If you don't mind, I can have Old Man Bamboo escort you back."

"It really is Ren Yingying!" Yuan Suiyun's heart stirred, and he began to think about his next plan.