Chapter 85: Thunderous Dragon Roar

A trace of solemnity and unease rose in everyone's hearts.

They knew well that with their current strength, even with Grandmaster Zhou Botong added to their side,

facing the two giants, Western Poison and Northern Beggar, at the same time, they would likely be unable to hold them off.

And at this moment, Master Huang Yaoshi was in a closed-door retreat, breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm.

Acting Island Master Brother Ning Chuan was also in a closed-door breakthrough within the water pool, his life and death unknown.

What should be done?!

"Do not panic."

Just as everyone's hearts were in fear and unease, somewhat at a loss,

Huang Rong took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She was, after all, the daughter of Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi; since childhood she had been exposed to his ways and possessed extraordinary insight.

Although still young, she displayed a bit of her father's style when facing events.

Her clear voice rang out, carrying a calmness unbecoming of her age:

"Senior Hong Qigong has always been renowned for benevolence and righteousness; his chivalrous name is widespread in the Jianghu, and he is not one who kills innocents indiscriminately."

"His coming this time may not necessarily mean he is our enemy."

"Let us first treat him with courtesy, go to meet him, and then probe his intentions."

Upon hearing Huang Rong's words, Qu Lingfeng and the others felt slightly reassured.

They felt Huang Rong's words made sense.

They had also heard of Hong Qigong's chivalrous name.

Perhaps the situation was not as terrible as they imagined.

"What Rong'er says is absolutely right," Qu Lingfeng nodded and said in a deep voice.

"However, to guard against the unexpected, please ask Senior Zhou to temporarily step aside."

He looked at the Old Foolish Child Zhou Botong standing nearby, who still seemed somewhat bewildered but whose eyes also held a bit of curiosity.

After all, Zhou Botong was a person of the Quanzhen Sect, and there was not much friendship between him and the Gai Gang.

Moreover, if Hong Qigong learned of his current status as "Eldest Senior Brother," it would likely cause unnecessary misunderstandings and trouble.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Botong, though somewhat unwilling and feeling he could not join in on something fun,

knew the importance of the matter, and Brother Ning Chuan had previously instructed him to follow the arrangements of Huang Rong, Qu Lingfeng, and the others while on the island.

He pouted, saying somewhat unwillingly, "Alright, alright, this Old Foolish Child will hide for now."

Having spoken, his figure flickered, and he darted into the peach grove nearby, disappearing from sight.

Seeing this, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then they straightened their clothes, led by Huang Rong and Qu Lingfeng.

They headed toward the pier of Taohuadao to welcome this world-renowned Northern Beggar, Hong Qigong.

When they arrived at the island's pier,

that dilapidated small fishing boat had just docked.