NOVPUB"Taoist Brother, take care!"
Master Ni urgently cried out in alarm.
The Taoist in blue robes appeared calm, holding a bamboo staff, and stabbed it downward.
The waves splashing around the round-headed giant serpent instantly solidified!
Like blossoming ice flowers, they immediately enveloped the round-headed giant serpent.
The round-headed giant serpent vigorously attempted to fly, straightening its body, only to realize that it could not ascend at all.
Its blood-red eyes looked downward and, to its astonishment, noticed that its lower half was thoroughly encased in frost.
The serpent’s head hissed furiously at the Taoist in blue robes.
However, it was only a matter of breaths before
the ice had swiftly covered the giant serpent completely.
Within the transparent block of ice, one could still discern the terror beneath the rage in the serpent’s eyes.
Just like the sea toads before.
It was taken into the sleeve of the Taoist in blue robes.
Led by Master Ni, several Golden Core cultivators stared blankly at this scene.
"This, this is a Class III top-grade Demonic Beast..."
At the same time,
a figure in red robes and emanating a robust aura finally arrived.
Master Ni quickly stepped forward, respectfully saying,
"Master Qin, this person is also from our Jin..."
The figure in red robes looked somewhat surprised at the Taoist in blue robes, then suddenly raised a hand to halt the conversation, with a polite gesture mixed with reverence, greeted the Taoist in blue robes before the astonished eyes of the cultivators,
"Qin Shengyi, of the Qin Family’s third generation collateral line, pays his respects to Chief Wang."
Upon hearing this title, Master Ni and the others were both baffled and shocked.
Perplexed by this ’Chief Division Master’, yet astonished by Master Qin’s attitude toward the Taoist.
A Master so courteous to a Golden Core cultivator, especially given that this Master Qin himself was from the ruler’s branch of the Jin—Qin Family’s side.
This completely shattered their previous understanding of Immortal Masters of Nascent Soul.
"Or could it be... this what’s-his-title, is actually an Immortal Master of Nascent Soul, which we’ve failed to recognize?"
Master Ni and the others couldn’t help but feel perplexed.
Upon hearing Qin Shengyi’s words, the Taoist in blue robes remained composed, n𝚘vp𝚞𝚋.com
"How did you recognize me, Taoist Friend?"
Seeing the coldness in the Taoist in blue robes’ tone, Qin Shengyi was momentarily taken aback but did not show any displeasure. After sending off a few nosy Golden Core Masters with a sound transmission, he spoke with an embarrassed expression,
"No offense meant, Chief Wang, but the matter concerning the Chief Division Master and my elderly niece... ahem, therefore we are all aware of the Chief Division Master."
The Taoist in blue robes, with a crystal-clear ice heart, immediately understood.
He also realized why a Nascent Soul, like him, would show such respect to a Golden Core cultivator like himself; it was merely because they sought something from the Wanxiang Sect.
He remained undisturbed in his heart.
He did not dwell on the matter but directly inquired,
"How goes the sea defense?"
Without hesitation, Qin Shengyi replied,
"Heichi Nation is still under control. Although the sea repeatedly pounds at our defenses, the back surge isn’t too significant. Currently, the main issue is the roaming Demonic Beasts that have infiltrated, primarily Class II and III. Despite being short on manpower on our side, we are still holding on... However, the situation in Hailing is more troublesome, with more numerous and high-class Demonic Beasts, making the evacuation of the people quite difficult. The masters from your sect and the Longevity Sect are both stationed in the Hailing and Fanyu nations for defense."
The Taoist in blue robes displayed a solemn expression.
As his gaze swept over the mortals that had already been promptly evacuated, he suddenly asked,
"Mortal strength sometimes reaches its limits, Taoist Friend. You should be leaving Fenglin Continent along with us... Why then do you still guard this place, saving these mortals?"
It was the first time he had spoken more than a few words.
Qin Shengyi was taken aback, apparently not expecting the Taoist in blue robes to ask this question.
After hesitating, he then shook his head with resignation, saying,
"This... it’s rather embarrassing to say, but I was also compelled by the orders of the uppermost in my clan to come here..."
The Taoist in blue robes showed no change in expression as he looked at him.
Feeling a little uncomfortable under the gaze, Qin Shengyi hesitated briefly before finally deciding to speak again,
"However, since the Chief Division Master has asked this, there’s nothing unworthy of mention... My coming here is indeed due to the forceful orders of my clan’s uppermost, but also because I do not wish to defy my own Dao-heart."
"We are the fortunate ones among all sentient beings, born into the Qin Family with Spiritual Roots and nourished by numerous resources from within the clan. This alone grants us extended lives, far removed from mortals... When disaster strikes, and for our lives’ sake, fleeing is not an issue. But in the end, I still wish to leave something behind for the beings of this world, as compensation for the extra bit of good fortune I’ve had, doing what is right."
"To compensate for the extra bit of good fortune..."
The Taoist in blue robes repeated the phrase, his eyes showing a hint of Absent-mindedness.
Qin Shengyi continued awkwardly,
"It’s just an immature thought of mine; the Division Master need not dwell on it."
The Taoist in blue robes snapped back to his senses and shook his head slightly at those words.
"Many thanks, Taoist Friend, for the enlightenment."
"I shall take my leave."
With those words, he gestured a salute with his hand and then floated away.
Qin Shengyi, left standing there dumbfounded, watched the figure of the Taoist in blue robes disappearing into the distance. Then he suddenly awoke from his trance, calling out urgently,
"Chief Division Master, you’re going the wrong way! That’s the direction to Hailing Nation!"
But the Taoist in blue robes did not turn back, his voice echoing from afar, slightly cool,
"That’s the place."
Qin Shengyi was taken aback.
Then he suddenly heard a plaintive cry growing closer, swiftly passing by his side.
"Ah—"
Qin Shengyi looked up to see a young cultivator in heavy armor being propelled backwards by an ice spike, his face etched with panic as he flew off into the distance.
He was even more astonished.
After a while, he couldn’t help but shake his head,
"Lingxiao’s niece has sharp eyes, a pity that the falling flowers are intent on love..."
