Chapter 247: Nothing More Than This

So you're just planning to leave?

Both father and son of the Lin family had lost their usual composure.

One is the Zongzhu of the Qi Sect, the other a powerhouse of exceptional strength from the Yi Hall of the Wumiao; both are prominent figures throughout the Great Qian Dynasty.

But now, the two stood with mouths agape, unable to say a word.

What exactly is this Inspector Lord here for?

If the goal was to uncover what tricks the True Person Hu was plotting, they could have used the Qi Sect's great formation to forcibly restrain him first, then waited for the General of Lizhou to arrive—a plan that was practically foolproof.

If this fox demon refused to admit anything, they could use this opportunity to expel her from the Great Qian.

That would be reasonable and justified, and wouldn't count as offending Qingqiu.

But what is Lord Shen doing now? He intends to follow this fox demon out of the Great Qian, leave his own territory, and head to some unknown damn place?

What if this fox invites a group of Demon Kings from outside to ambush and kill the Inspector?

Then who would the Wumiao go to for compensation?

Does the Great Qian still have the strength to pressure a major power outside its jurisdiction...?

In the end, will the Qi Sect have to take the blame for this?

"Lord Shen."

Lady Lin called out with a solemn expression; even if there was a personal grudge, there was no need to resolve it on someone else's territory.

Yet they saw Shen Yi merely wave casually before following the two fox demons as they soared across the sky on clouds.

"Oh no!"

Watching the three figures vanish, Lin Qingyang finally couldn't hold back, clenching his fist to hammer his palm: "I should have known and spoken to the other rotating Temple Keepers beforehand."

Our status is too low; how could we possibly persuade a Temple Keeper who is also an Inspector?

"The others are too slow on their feet; hurry and ride a cloud to notify the General, tell him to come quickly!" Lin Jingyi was also thoroughly frightened; he had intended to send someone to the Wumiao to turn a major incident into a minor one, yet how did it escalate to this point?

"Good!" Lin Qingyang wasted no more time, instantly riding a cloud and rushing toward Lizhou City.

Beyond the Great Qian, the mountains of Qingshan stretched vast.

Shen Yi no longer had to constantly remember whether he had traveled three hundred li or eight hundred li as before.

The vast Dashan swept beneath their feet, instantly crossing countless mountains and rivers.

"It seems Lord Shen is still a nostalgic person."

True Person Hu, flying ahead with his junior nephew, occasionally glanced back at the youth and said casually, "Even your former colleague refused to wait for you and went straight to the Silver Moon Cold Pool."

"As far as I know, the demons there may not be very famous, but simply because they are unwilling to travel, their strength is not inferior to many renowned figures."

Not just not inferior.

A hint of barely perceptible fear flashed in True Person Hu's eyes.

Below the Demon Emperor, he had never seen a demon stronger than that old dragon; otherwise, he wouldn't have made so many preparations.

This surnamed Shen is even more arrogant than I imagined.

He must be hiding quite a few trump cards.

However... seeing that the other party seemed unwilling to engage, True Person Hu didn't mind, withdrew his gaze, and smiled.

No matter how many trump cards one has, has anyone ever heard that two fists cannot fight four hands?

Today's situation is ten deaths with no chance of survival.

Just as True Person Hu's mind wandered, a faint voice transmission pierced his ear.

"That white dragon has gone mad; your Silver Moon Cold Lotus is most likely gone. Thank you, old friend, for your help. I can now confirm that the Great Qian Dynasty has produced a genuine Slain Hunyuan Shen Zongshi. It is time to go to the Wumiao and demand an explanation."

Upon hearing this, True Person Hu's face instantly turned deathly pale.

With Shen Yi present behind him, he forcibly suppressed his turmoil and replied via voice transmission: "How is that possible? The suffering of that Cold Pool is beyond what an ordinary person can endure. Even a Slain Hunyuan Shen Zongshi who condensed a Dao Infant from the intent of Profound Ice Evil would have to unleash their full power to resist. Even if the old dragon was careless, it shouldn't have been penetrated by such a powerful aura without reacting."

"The problem is she didn't unleash any aura at all; she relied on sheer willpower to dive down... but the cost was heavy, leaving half her body behind, dragging her crippled form away with her Dao Infant." That person replied with a sigh.

"To snatch something and escape with her life from that old dragon's grasp, she is indeed a ruthless person, but she shouldn't dare return to the Great Qian in the short term."

He then added a warning: "Be careful; the old dragon is coming for you. I, your elder brother, will go ahead first."

Upon hearing this, True Person Hu's heart raced. He racked his brains and frantically transmitted: "Wait... Elder Brother, you said earlier that the Wumiao offended you; do you not wish to vent your anger?"

"What do you mean? You want me to collude with demons?" That person sneered.

"Not collude. What I mean is... I have brought a Great Qian Inspector to apologize to the old dragon. Once it eliminates the surnamed Shen, my brother and I will move to behead the old dragon."

True Person Hu struggled to maintain a calm expression.

Silence lingered on the other side for a long time.

Finally, he laughed: "Whether I vent my anger or not doesn't matter. Since I am solving your trouble, the Demon Core belongs to me."

"..."

Damn bastard! True Person Hu gritted his teeth hard, yet still feigned composure, turning back to smile at the youth: "We'll be there soon."

"Mm."

Shen Yi nodded lightly.

He finally understood the meaning of cultivation.

It was precisely at moments like this, when he clearly saw the other party's entire body tense, looking as if they intended to trap and kill him.

Yet he could still remain calm.

He even felt a faint anticipation for how many delicacies the other party could summon.

Soon.

True Person Hu seemed to sense something and quickly descended downward.

"Junior Uncle?" The young fox demon took a deep breath; finally found a suitable place, is he about to make his move?

The mountains here are clear and the waters verdant; it is a boon for that young man.

Before he could react,

a sharp dragon's cry erupted in the distance, brimming with boundless resentment and fury.

"Vile fox, you deserve to die!"

Accompanied by the roar, a streak of silver-white appeared in the sky, thrashing wildly as it crashed down toward the ground!

The momentum was so immense it seemed poised to grind the entire mountain forest to dust.

Upon its head were deer antlers, its body covered in silver scales, its frame tall and thick, its dragon claws like golden hooks, and two whiskers fluttering beside its mouth.

It was unmistakably a white dragon.

The young fox demon's eyes nearly burst from their sockets; in panic, he scrambled to the side to evade.

Hu Zhenren glanced at Shen Yi behind him and found the other standing with hands at his sides, expression unchanged, merely raising an eyebrow.

He could still keep his composure...

As for me, I shall not accompany you further.

With that thought, Hu Zhenren shifted his steps slightly, blocking Shen Yi's left side, then clasped his fists and shouted, "Brother Dragon, calm your rage! This junior, after getting drunk, carelessly revealed your cave dwelling to people from Great Qian; I truly deserve to be cut into a thousand pieces!"

"However!"

"This junior has been striving to make amends, bringing you an inspector from Zhen Mo Si, a true disciple of the Wumiao, and even went so far as to mobilize a Golden Body Dharma Image for him, disregarding any offense to Xuan Guang Cave!"

Hu Zhenren finished in one breath, not daring to pause: "Today, this junior is willing to capture him alive for Brother Dragon and seek compensation from the Wumiao for your losses."

As his words fell, the white dragon's body coiled, its claw extending and hovering in midair.

A pair of gleaming dragon eyes swept over the three figures on the ground; the madness slowly faded from them, and its voice carried a hint of ferocity: "You think I would still believe you?"

"Brother Shen, forgive me."

Hu Zhenren shook his head, looked at Shen Yi, then showed a sighing expression: "Who told you to be so youthful and impetuous, offending so many people?"

Having spoken, he released his clasped hands: "Brother Dragon, I long knew you would not believe me, so I have invited a True Person from Xuan Guang Cave; the Wumiao mobilized the Golden Body Dharma Image precisely to deal with him."

As his words fell,

a figure in a thin robe slowly materialized behind Shen Yi's right side.

"They wouldn't even allow this Seat to mention their names; they thought they were some great figures, but now that I have seen your true form..."

Changqing Zhenren, holding a faint smile, said softly, "It seems they are nothing special after all."

(End of this chapter)