NOVPUBHearing Xu Zimei’s words, both Qin Fusu and Elder Qin Shang had somewhat ugly expressions on their faces.
But they didn’t dare to retort at the moment.
After all, Xu Zimei was a ruthless man who had even slain Xiang Kunlun, and killing them now would be as easy as flipping his hand.
"Get lost," Xu Zimei said indifferently.
Elder Qin Shang glanced at Qin Feng and, finding no reaction from him, left in humiliation, pulling Qin Fusu with him.
It was only after the two had left that Qin Shuang lowered her head and walked up to Xu Zimei, again grabbing his arm.
"You two talk, I won’t disturb you," Qin Feng laughed awkwardly, ready to leave.
"No need, I’m about to leave too. I’m just telling you as a farewell," Xu Zimei waved his hand and said.
"Young Master Xu," Qin Shuang silently glanced at Xu Zimei.
She seemed to have something to say, yet hesitated.
"You talk to Shuang’er. Leaving is your freedom," Qin Feng nodded.
He could tell that someone like Xu Zimei existed for the sake of competing for Destiny.
It was simply impossible for him to stay in such a place because of emotional ties. Leaving was only a matter of time.
He didn’t want to get involved; it was up to Qin Shuang to seize the chance for herself.
"Then when will you return?" Qin Shuang asked with a dejected expression.
"As soon as I find the Nirvana Beads, I’ll come back and cure your Nether Ice Physique," Xu Zimei smiled as he spoke.
"Will I still be able to wait until that day?" Qin Shuang murmured to herself.
"The people I want dead, even if they hide at the Edge of the Sky, End of the Sea, they will die.
The ones I don’t want to die, not to mention your Nether Ice Physique, even if Cang Tian won’t allow it, I will make their life brilliant," Xu Zimei laughed lightly.
"Then you promise, although you are very strong, there are many stronger ones outside.
Do not act rashly in everything. Remember that there are many people who care about you," Qin Shuang said as she straightened Xu Zimei’s clothes.
Just like a young wife sending off her husband.
Finally, with her cheeks reddening, she looked at Xu Zimei and said, "I will always be here, waiting for you."
If it had been usual, Qin Shuang might have hung her head in shyness after saying these words, not daring to look at Xu Zimei.
But this time, even though her cheeks were burning, she still bravely met Xu Zimei’s gaze firmly.
"Alright," Xu Zimei said as he gently ruffled her hair and smiled.
"Wait for my return."
Qin Shuang nodded vigorously.
Immediately afterward, Xu Zimei turned and left, with the autumn wind lingering overhead and a few falling leaves and dust floating in the courtyard.
Watching Xu Zimei’s retreating figure, Qin Shuang stood silently alone in the courtyard, lost in thought.
"The wind is quite boisterous today," Xu Zimei murmured to himself.
After leaving Qin City, Xu Zimei headed towards the docks of the Endless Heaven Sea.
Because the distance from the Endless Heaven Sea to the Eastern Continent was too vast, the Teleportation Array had difficulty transporting over such a long distance.
So, generally one would take a ship to the transfer station on the Endless Heaven Sea, and then at the transfer station, take the Teleportation Array to the Eastern Continent.
...
The Endless Heaven Sea here isn’t particularly beautiful.
Or rather, it can be said that the sea is mostly dangerous and fraught with crises.
Hundreds of ships were docked along the coastline, with a dense crowd of people on the shore seemingly waiting for something.
Here, numerous inns and taverns were also built.
People were coming and going, making it quite bustling.
Xu Zimei looked around and saw that most of the people here were merchants, travelling between the various continents.
"Boatman, are we setting sail?" Xu Zimei approached a sailor on a voyage ship and inquired. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
"Young Master, we will set sail in three hours," the man replied. "We haven’t got all our passengers yet."
"If you’d like to take the boat, you can pay now to reserve a spot to avoid missing out later."
From here to the transfer station, it would cost at least ten thousand Spirit Crystals.
Xu Zimei was not short of money, so after paying, the man reminded him, "The boat departs promptly at seven o’clock, and we will wait at most ten minutes. Young Master Xu, do not miss the time."
After giving a few instructions to the boatman, Xu Zimei decided to explore the nearby stockade.
This place was a simple rest stop, intended specifically for people waiting for the boat.
Xu Zimei casually entered a tea stall where several people were already seated.
"Qin Laosan, what are you doing on the Eastern Continent?"
"I heard his child has been accepted into the Imperial Rule Immortal Sect of the Eastern Continent, so he’s off to visit the child."
The people around them began clamoring with their discussions.
"Our Central Continent is the true Holy Land, why go so far to the Eastern Continent when it’s right here?"
The man known as Qin Laosan was a rugged fellow.
He chuckled and responded, "It’s simply that my son shares a destiny with the Taiyuan Holy Sect. As for the Imperial Rule Immortal Sect, it’s not necessarily inferior to those on our Central Continent."
"I’ve heard that the Endless Heaven Sea hasn’t been peaceful lately. A ship from the Yue Family set out and never returned after capsizing."
"According to the survivors, they seemed to have encountered something. We’d best minimize our travels lately."
Xu Zimei listened with interest to the discussions.
Just then, a group of about a dozen people came running from the distance.
These people were dressed in blood-red robes, all with long red hair.
And they carried with them a murderous aura, giving the impression of executioners who killed without batting an eyelid.
Upon reaching the tea stall, the group’s leader produced a portrait.
Looking around at everyone, he demanded, "Has anyone seen the person in this painting?"
The painting depicted a young man with a somewhat pale complexion, handsome and delicate in appearance, seemingly no more than seventeen or eighteen years old.
"No, no," the people hurriedly shook their heads.
"If you see him, report to us. Whoever harbors a criminal will be treated as an accomplice," the leader said sternly before leading the Blood-colored Guards away.
Only after the group had left did the people at the scene take a deep breath.
"Who are these people, being so brazen in our Great Qin?"
"They seem to be from the Great Yu Dynasty," someone mumbled.
The Great Yu, like Great Liang, was one of the Nine Cities.
However, in recent years, the Great Yu had declined to remain a corner of the Nine Cities and instead declared itself a dynasty.
The relationships with the other eight cities had gradually weakened as well.
"How dare the Great Yu be so presumptuous," someone complained discontentedly.
"They are not simple soldiers from the Great Yu; they appear to be the Blood-colored Guards," someone said in shock, as if recalling something.
"Blood-colored Guards?" Upon hearing this name, those present fell silent, no longer daring to speak loudly.
The Blood-colored Guards comprised seventeen members; aside from their leader who was a strong Saint Vein Realm expert, the other sixteen were from the Emperor Pulse Realm.
All of them were enshrined by the Great Yu.
They were a covert force of the Great Yu Dynasty, deployed in secret to eliminate enemies of the Dynasty.
Just think, such a group of Emperor Pulse experts represented a mighty power.
"Who is that young man in the painting, to prompt the full deployment of the Blood-colored Guards?" someone said with residual fear.
"Best to steer clear of trouble."
