After an interrogation, Ren Ping and the others quickly found another woman and brought them all under control, temporarily detaining them.
Meanwhile, Ye Tian, though puzzled by the disappearance of the subdued individuals, didn't dwell on it. He closed the door and went to the kitchen to help Hua Qingcheng.
That night, he continued to cultivate in the Xuanmiao Realm. This time, the duration was longer, starting from nine in the evening and only opening his eyes at nine the next morning, a total of twelve hours.
Su Lingxi, observing from the shadows, smiled and said to the others, "The second time entering the Xuanmiao Realm lasted twice as long, indicating he is progressing steadily."
Yu Fengnian asked, "How long will it take for Mr. Ye to fully enter the Xuanmiao Realm?"
Su Lingxi replied, "If he can maintain stability during the third entry, he will officially step into the Xuanmiao Realm."
Ren Ping inquired, "Upon officially entering the Xuanmiao Realm, will he regain his memories?"
Su Lingxi answered, "Not necessarily. In fact, recovering his memories later might also aid his cultivation. Without memories, there are no worldly attachments, which presents a rare opportunity for cultivation."
In the morning, Hua Qingcheng's parents returned. Ye Tian, after discussing with the others, decided to accompany Hua Qingcheng to the location marked on the map. After breakfast, he and Hua Qingcheng drove towards the inherited land marked on the map, a nameless peak located thirteen hundred kilometers away.
The car was Hua Fengchun's, a three-year-old Audi A8. The car performed well, offering good quietness and comfort. However, on a journey of over a thousand kilometers, boredom was inevitable.
Initially, Hua Qingcheng chatted and laughed with Ye Tian. But after driving for several hundred kilometers, she lay down in the back seat and fell asleep.
Ye Tian didn't drive too fast. He activated the cruise control, allowing the car to maintain a steady speed.
After driving for over seven hundred kilometers, Hua Qingcheng needed to use the restroom, so he pulled into the nearest service area.
When the car was still three kilometers away from the service area, it gave a slight jolt. Ye Tian realized there was a problem and slowly pulled over to the emergency lane, then got out to inspect.
He walked around the car and found a triangular nail lodged in the front left tire.
Hua Qingcheng asked, "What's wrong?"
Ye Tian replied, "We have a flat tire."
Hua Qingcheng said, "Then let's call for roadside assistance. My dad's car has twenty-four-hour free rescue."
Just then, a tow truck drove up from behind and stopped behind them. Three people alighted from the truck. One of them, a man with a large beard, asked, "Is your car broken? Do you need a tow?"
Seeing these men, Ye Tian was reminded of a previous incident involving tire repair. He frowned slightly and asked, "Can you fix the tire?"
The bearded man replied, "We only tow, we don't fix tires. Besides, this is a highway, fixing tires here is too dangerous."
Ye Tian asked, "How much to tow the car to the service area ahead?"
The bearded man chuckled and said, "Not much, fifteen thousand."
Ye Tian frowned, "Three kilometers, and you're charging me fifteen thousand?"
The bearded man raised an eyebrow, "That's the price. But I'll warn you, in this area, only my tow truck can take jobs."
Ye Tian got back into the car and started driving forward. The bearded man called out, "Hey, your car won't last long like that."
Ye Tian calmly replied, "These are run-flat tires, they can manage."
The men behind them were stunned. One of them said, "Boss, we came all this way for nothing!"
The bearded man sneered, "How can it be for nothing? I don't believe he won't get his tire fixed. Let's go, follow them to the service area!"
After driving three kilometers, Ye Tian pulled into the service area and opened the trunk to retrieve the spare tire. It was a full-sized spare, and after changing it, the car would be usable.
Just as he was about to change the tire, the bearded man and his companions arrived in their truck. The bearded man jumped out and shouted, "Hey, you can't repair your car here!"
Ye Tian found it amusing, "Is this service area your family's property? You say I can't repair it, so I can't?"
The bearded man glared, "That's right, if I say you can't repair it, you can't!"
Ye Tian asked, "What if I insist on repairing it?"
The bearded man chuckled and pulled open his shirt, revealing a wolf head tattoo on his chest. "Then don't blame me for being rude!"
Ye Tian nodded. His gaze swept around and he spotted a spot not covered by surveillance cameras. He beckoned to the men with his fingers and then turned to walk towards that area.