Chapter 551: Chi family's apologies

In mid-air.

Jiang Liu looked at Ling Yunshen and respectfully asked, "Young Master, what do you think of that person?"

"Quite amiable."

Ling Yunshen smiled. Some people leave a lasting impression even after just one meeting. "But that senior is very strong, stronger than any Void Refinement cultivator I've ever encountered!"

Jiang Liu's eyes showed a hint of shock. Naturally, he wouldn't doubt the young master's words, but he hadn't noticed anything unusual. That person seemed too ordinary, with an aura so restrained it was almost nonexistent.

"No wonder even my brother-in-law holds him in high esteem. Among the Void Refinement Realm, only the fire feathers of the Rosefinch clan from Cloud Immortal Splendor could rival him. He possesses the 'Fiery Sun Dao Body,' slightly superior to a Sacred Body, yet slightly inferior to an Immortal Body."

"Oh? Are you suggesting that he also has a special constitution?"

"Certainly. To break the shackles of the same realm's limits, one must rely on a special constitution; otherwise, it's all in vain. The limits of an ordinary constitution are just that."

"I see. And what about you, Young Master?"

"Your young master is weak in duels, having been defeated time and again since birth. How could I be moved?"

Ling Yunshen laughed heartily, gazing at the starry night sky with a wistful expression. "The so-called prodigious talents of the Immortal Dao mean nothing to me. My ambition doesn't lie here. I just want to meet that person in the Boundless Great World, and that would be enough for this lifetime!"

"Then, Young Master, you must cultivate diligently. The general said that without an immortal's grace, you can't even step through the threshold."

"Mm..."

Hearing this, Ling Yunshen seemed to have been doused with cold water, his expression turning somewhat troubled. "Considering the vast history of the immortals, if I could follow the sages of the myriad clans and complete that grand plan, I, Ling Yunshen, could also leave a significant mark in the annals of immortality..."

Jiang Liu's smile deepened, his heart also shaken by the young master's grand ambition. However, the immortal path of the grand world is endless, and the pursuit of countless cultivators of the Immortal Dao is not limited to competing on some list of prodigies.

In any case, his young master is certainly not one of them. Those who come seeking a duel all end up the same way—the young master truly can't win, even ranking at the bottom of the list of prodigies.

At this moment, Ling Yunshen patted Jiang Liu and laughed aloud, "Let's go!"

"Yes, Young Master!" Jiang Liu hurriedly followed.

Under the endless starry sky, the two figures walked further and further away, bidding farewell to Baiyu True Lord at the Dao Academy, and finally disappeared completely into the Mengmu Sea Region. No one knew where they had gone.

...

In a teahouse on the outskirts of the immortal island, the female Venerable of the Chi family had a twitching brow and could no longer calmly sip her tea.

She had already sent a message to the Star Pavilion: failure, all plans destroyed and halted.

Half of the Chi family's backup plans were still in the Southern Yu Continent, and they were naturally prepared for Venerable Yuxuan to hold them accountable.

But as long as they had a day's time, it would be enough to properly arrange for a small Divine Transformation cultivator.

The means of a Great Ascension Venerable are not something a Divine Transformation cultivator can withstand. As long as they could obtain that disintegration spell, what difference would it make to return Nangong Heling safely to Yuxuan?!

Moreover, it was the Chi family who saved him. Whether it was the Dao Academy or Yuxuan holding them accountable, they would have to thank the Chi family for their assistance!

Everything in the plan seemed perfect, even utilizing connections with the Immortal Hall at a considerable cost.

But their plan seemed to have been completely seen through by someone, manipulating various forces from the clouds.

Whether it was Nangong Heling leaving the Dao Academy or their plan, it all seemed logical and reasonable.

Neither the Dao Child of Dongxuan nor the so-called Venerable Yuxuan or the Venerable of Longevity noticed anything.

Years of planning went down the drain overnight, yet her heart remained calm. She just wanted to see who was stirring up the storm behind the scenes, silently crushing them all without a fight.

Even being able to deploy the Xuanxiao Sea Dragon, the Chi family did not lose unjustly this time. They just didn't understand why they lost, but there was no sense of anger. The ups and downs of a cultivating family had been seen many times.

But tonight's events even involved the Misty and powerful figures from the Dao Academy.

Nangong Heling and the garbage recycling plant were completely untouchable now, and they even had to go and apologize, only then could this matter be considered settled.

Thinking of this, she looked at the elder opposite her and smiled, "Fellow Daoist, you probably aren't from the Southern Yu Continent."

"Oh? What makes you say that? The Southern Yu Continent is vast and boundless. Have you seen it all?"

"Of course not, just a woman's intuition. Fellow Daoist, you might have been to the Wild Heaven Region. I have a few acquaintances there."

"Hehe." The long-browed elder merely smiled, appearing kind, but a chill rose in his heart: Such a sharp gaze, is this a threat to me?

"Tonight's matter is settled. I hope you stick to the matter at hand. If you dare take another step, it will be between you and me."

The woman sneered, stood up, and looked down at the elder. She flicked her fingers, placing a mid-grade spirit stone on the table. "Tonight, consider it my treat. Don't think my Chi family is afraid of you."

With that, she turned and left. The plan had completely failed, and there was no need to pretend to be on the same path with this hired Venerable cultivator. He wasn't worthy.

Her initial attitude was just a bit of wishful thinking and some unsavory aspects of the Chi family. Now that the table had been overturned, she no longer needed to pretend.

"Hehe, take care, Fellow Daoist." The long-browed cultivator cupped his hands and laughed, his eyes flashing with brilliance. "There's still some anger, huh? Better avoid causing trouble for me in the future."

He shook his head after speaking and resumed drinking tea, not daring to follow.

After all, the other party had a powerful force behind them, and he was an elder close to the end of his life. There was no need to turn this into a deadly feud.

This time, the reward wasn't easy to earn. Just sitting down for a cup of tea and being remembered by a Venerable.

On a small hill.

The female Venerable of the Chi family arrived with Chi Ye, her gaze sweeping over the four figures, a trace of coldness flashing in her eyes. However, two Venerables' divine senses had already locked onto her from the shadows!

Her expression gradually calmed, standing in the air in front of the small hill, facing Chen Xun and the others.

"Greetings, Senior."

"Moo~"

Chen Xun and the others bowed their heads, their expressions unruffled, only a bit surprised in their eyes. What did this mean, still harboring ill intentions?!

But this matter hadn't been made public. The Chi family hadn't done anything, nor did they have any evidence against them, and they hadn't even made a move.

Moreover, with their methods, those collaborating forces might not have even been directly contacted by them. The Immortal Hall couldn't trace anything back to them, their actions were seamless, playing the rules of the grand world to perfection.

"Nangong Heling, I heard Chi Ye was disrespectful to you in the Dao Academy."

The female Venerable spoke calmly, looking at Nangong Heling. "I have her here to apologize to you personally. I hope... you won't hold it against us. This matter, it was my Chi family that was presumptuous."

Her last sentence was spoken word by word, a Venerable bowing to a Divine Transformation cultivator. Even if her expression remained calm, her heart was likely in turmoil. It was merely using Chi Ye's matter to address the issues behind the scenes.