Chapter 488: Reluctance

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang hurriedly stepped forward to help Yin Xuan up.

Righteously, he said, "City Lord Yin, you are too modest. Wang has always been a man of warm heart and public spirit, and I deeply admire those with such mettle as you, City Lord. How could I stand by and watch you die?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Xuan could not help but feel moved, "Daoist Friend Wang is truly righteous. In this world today, there are not many noble people left like Daoist Friend Wang."

After Yin Xuan finished speaking, Linglong nodded and could not help but add, "Daoist Friend Wang's character is indeed beyond reproach."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "You two are too kind."

"I am only speaking the truth." Linglong shook her head and looked at Yin Xuan, "Yin Xuan, haven't you always wanted to repay a debt of gratitude? Now there is an opportunity."

Yin Xuan was startled and looked at Linglong solemnly, "City Lord, please explain further."

Linglong pondered for a moment and said, "I called you here today for two matters."

"The first is for Master Wang."

"Master Wang and Wei Yuan are not on good terms. Some time ago, the two clashed again, and Master Wang was threatened by Wei Yuan. To save his life, he had no choice but to take the initiative and call upon a few Daoist friends with whom he had good relations to lure Wei Yuan and the four male members of his squad out of Wenxian City, intending to ambush and kill Wei Yuan and the others."

"However, nearly two years have passed since this incident, yet not a single piece of news has returned."

"Not only Master Wang's friends, but even Wei Yuan and the others have not returned to Wenxian City."

"Master Wang plans to leave the Outer Realm Battlefield today, but he is worried that Wei Yuan might return alive and report the matter to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, so he wants you to keep an eye out for him."

Hearing this, Yin Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang.

Instigating others to ambush and kill a disciple of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace is a grave crime.

He knew that Wei Yuan.

Although Wei Yuan had always been humble when facing him, he knew that Wei Yuan's personality was indeed somewhat eccentric.

He did not expect that Wei Yuan would actually bully Master Wang.

A person as noble as Master Wang had been forced to the point of having to find people to ambush him.

One could imagine just how excessive that Wei Yuan really was.

Although he had some friendship with Wei Yuan, compared to the life-saving grace Master Wang had shown him, it was nothing.

This Wei Yuan actually dared to bully Master Wang.

He would be the first to refuse.

Thinking of this, his expression turned cold.

He said solemnly to Wang Jianqiang, "Master Wang's business is my business. With me here, I will certainly not let that Wei Yuan step half a step into Wenxian City."

"Then I will trouble you, Daoist Friend Yin." Wang Jianqiang smiled.

"Master Wang, there is no need to be so polite with me."

Yin Xuan shook his head and looked at Linglong again, a flash of hesitation appearing on his face, "However, couldn't you handle this matter yourself, City Lord? And you could handle it even better, so why...?"

Linglong smiled, "This is precisely the second matter for which I asked you to come."

"Didn't I say before that I wanted to step down from the position of City Lord? It just so happens that Master Wang is returning, and I intend to leave with him."

"The appointment from the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace has already come down; after I leave, you will take over my position as City Lord."

Hearing Linglong's words, Yin Xuan suddenly understood.

However, he did not show much joy at taking over the position of City Lord.

He was not keen on power.

In his eyes, cultivation was far more important than power.

If it were not for the fact that this Wenxian City needed him to hold it down, he would have wished to leave the Outer Realm Battlefield immediately to charge toward a higher realm.

A moment later.

Yin Xuan looked at Linglong, "When does the City Lord plan to leave?"

Linglong looked at Wang Jianqiang.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled, "In a month, I suppose."

Afterward, Linglong and Yin Xuan discussed matters related to the succession of the City Lord position.

Wang Jianqiang felt bored and did not stay any longer.

He left the City Lord's Mansion and went straight back to his residence.

"Master."

"Master."

Just as he entered the residence, two figures came up to greet him.

Wang Jianqiang smiled.

He reached out to embrace them both and sat down in front of a chair.

He looked at the two women, and after pondering for a moment, said, "I plan to return to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace in a month. What do you say?"

"I will go back with Master," said Xiao Ke Ke.

"I am not a disciple of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace. After returning, I fear I will not be able to stay by Master's side at all times." A look of sadness appeared on Caidie's face.

Immediately after, her expression recovered, and she said, "I previously received a message from Senior Brother; he plans to return to the Lieyun Sect in a year, so I will go back with him."

"It will be a good chance to explain things clearly to Senior Brother and Master."

"After resolving these matters, I will go near the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace and find an opportunity to meet with Master."

Wang Jianqiang frowned, "Will there be any problems?"

"No," Caidie said with a relaxed smile, "I have followed Master since I was young, and our relationship is like that of father and daughter; he will understand me."

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "That is good."

After speaking, he pondered for a moment and took out a piece of Jade Stone, "This stone is called Twin Jade. If there is any danger, you can crush this jade."

"The other piece of Twin Jade in my hand will sense it."

"Many thanks, Master." Caidie put away the Twin Jade with a face full of emotion.

The time that followed.

Because they were about to part ways with Caidie.

Wang Jianqiang took special care of Caidie, focusing all his main energy on her.

Very quickly.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

This day.

Early morning.

Wang Jianqiang walked out of his residence with Xiao Ke Ke, a small cyan bird sleeping on his shoulder.

Behind them, Caidie followed silently.

"We are leaving."

Wang Jianqiang nodded toward Caidie.

He pulled Xiao Ke Ke along and flew into the sky, quickly moving into the distance.

Caidie watched their retreating figures, a deep sense of reluctance appearing on her face.

"Junior Sister? What is Wang Jianqiang going off to do?"

Just at this moment, a voice suddenly came.

Caidie looked not far away, and a familiar figure came into view.

A flash of surprise crossed her face, but she quickly reacted, saying calmly, "Senior Brother, why are you here?"

Kunshan smiled, "The Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pill I had on hand is all used up. I went to your residence and didn't find you, so I guessed you might be here with Wang Jianqiang."

"It seems I guessed correctly."

As he spoke, Kunshan couldn't help but feel a bit moved.

For his sake, Junior Sister really is going all out.

To come and build rapport with Wang Jianqiang so early in the morning.

Isn't this a bit too exhausting?

Thinking of this, his gaze toward Caidie suddenly became incomparably gentle.

"Junior Sister, Senior Brother knows you have been deliberately currying favor with Wang Jianqiang for my sake, but don't work too hard."

"Otherwise, Senior Brother will feel heartache."

Hearing Kunshan's affectionate words, Caidie's brows furrowed imperceptibly.

If she had heard such sweet talk from Senior Brother in the past, she might have been very happy.

But now, she felt very uncomfortable.

However, she did not reveal it on the surface.

Her slightly furrowed brows smoothed out in the blink of an eye, and she shook her head, "I am fine."

"You, always thinking so much for Senior Brother."

Kunshan shook his head helplessly.

Thinking of Xiao Ke Ke, whom he had just seen looking intimate with Wang Jianqiang, he couldn't help but think of Wei Yuan.

He couldn't help but feel a surge of triumph.

So what if Wei Yuan is strong?

Wasn't he still suppressed to death by Wang Jianqiang, and presented with a vast green pasture?

Looking at his own Caidie...

Despite such frequent contact with Wang Jianqiang, she hasn't had a single crooked thought.

She really does him proud!

After coming back to his senses, he looked at Caidie again, "By the way, Junior Sister, you still haven't said what Wang Jianqiang and the others went to do?"

Upon hearing this, Caidie raised her head to look at the sky where Wang Jianqiang's figure had already vanished.

A flash of desolation and reluctance that she could not suppress crossed her face.

"Mast~ Daoist Friend Wang and the others are leaving the Outer Realm Battlefield."

"Ah? Leaving the Outer Realm Battlefield?"

Kunshan was stunned.

He had gone to great lengths to gather some more Medicinal Herb for refining the Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pill, yet Wang Jianqiang was leaving.

Then in the future...

Doesn't that mean he will no longer be able to obtain the Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pill?

Thinking of this.

He couldn't help but look up at the sky.

At this moment.

The two Senior Brother and Junior Sister looked up at the distant sky together, their thoughts different.

But their faces were filled with the same reluctance.