Chapter 442: I Will Not Participate!

"You think I've had it too easy, so you're deliberately trying to annoy me, right?"

Zheng Qian withdrew her gaze, her breathing trembling slightly as she couldn't help but transmit a voice to Liu Qianyun.

She could understand that stubborn Elder Liu; the other party might be the only one among the Seven Sons of Yu Nanhong willing to acknowledge the existence of that so-called Shen Zongzhu of General Nanyang.

As for the other Meng Sects, their ignoring Shen Yi was not out of regard for General Nanyang Sect itself, but out of concern for the rules.

Time is long; rises and falls are all normal.

No one dares to guarantee they won't have a time of decline.

If someone were to swallow General Nanyang without any concealment, it would set a precedent.

The so-called sharing of life and death would become an empty promise.

Therefore, the Meng Sects have all held back.

But this does not mean Shen Yi is truly a "Zongzhu"; in others' eyes, this is just a group of small kids from the Deep Abyss playing house.

How could a cultivation ground for merging with the Dao, cherished beyond measure throughout the entire Hongze, possibly be truly entrusted to a young man who has just entered the Killed Fanxu realm?

Once the Meng Sects reach a consensus, many Bai Yu elders or direct disciples within the remaining six Liu Sects could merge with General Nanyang within a short time and produce another Great Cultivator of the Dao-Merging realm.

Therefore, when the time is right.

these natives will definitely be absorbed by the various Meng Sects; it just depends on who is willing to pay a higher price.

This is the grand scheme; it absolutely cannot be changed by a single Elder Liu.

If he were a true Zongzhu, it would be one thing; as an Executive, even sacrificing his life and cultivation would be expected.

A fake Zongzhu.

Yet he has my good sister acting so diligently, contacting Executives to organize a gathering, and traveling over Qianshan and ten thousand waters to find a fire-elemental bird demon for him.

That would be one thing.

Even if one doesn't look at the monk, one looks at the Buddha; Zheng Qian is not a harsh person. Since Liu Qianyun spoke up, she would at most throw a small tantrum and wouldn't truly refuse.

But Shen Yi's current act of ignoring orders.

To put it broadly, that is making a joke of everyone's lives, something an Executive in charge absolutely cannot tolerate.

"Let's handle the main business first; he might have his own plans."

Liu Qianyun didn't dare to persuade further, merely transmitting a word of comfort, after all, she didn't know Shen Yi very well.

But she still believed that the fact he earned such respect from so many General Nanyang natives meant he was certainly no rash person.

Moreover, this was originally Qingyue Sect's task; counting Yan Wencheng, the conditions for three people were met.

"..."

Zheng Qian fell silent for a moment, her expression finally becoming serious.

Considering their sisterly relationship, this is the only time; next time, she will absolutely not participate in anything related to Shen Yi.

She said no more, merely silently removing Shen Yi from her list in her heart, and directly ordered: "You hold the Hidden Qi Pearl and go scout for demon information, master their movements; Yan Shidi Yan checks the surrounding environment, clears traps, prepares array items, and sets up a trapping and killing array; I will go find a suitable place for an ambush."

"As you command." Liu Qianyun directly took out a pearl the size of a pigeon egg; under the urge of her qi, her very form vanished from the spot.

Once they entered the state of handling business, these two Executives of Qingyue Sect immediately became decisive and swift.

"..."

Yan Wencheng silently glanced at Shen Yi and smiled helplessly.

He then withdrew his gaze and began selecting array items from his storage treasure.

"Wait."

Shen Yi suddenly reminded Liu Qianyun.

Before the words had fully left his lips, Liu Qianyun instinctively revealed her form and turned to look back.

"..."

Crack, crack.

Zheng Qian clenched her fist tightly... she had already made such a concession; what more did he want!

This brat is taking advantage of her kindness and even trying to manage her people.

She was just about to retort a couple of lines when she heard the young man in the black robe say softly: "Two on the left peak, one of them severely injured, the other is the eldest, with cultivation slightly higher than yours; two on the right peak, they have already spotted us; there seems to be a mysterious formation around, inviting guests into a jar."

"Hah?"

Zheng Qian opened her mouth in astonishment.

Seeing Shen Yi speak so convincingly, she almost believed him.

If she remembered correctly, this brat had been staying with her just now.

"What do we do now?"

Liu Qianyun didn't question it; having witnessed the Shi Gui and the Heaven-Refining Divine Silk, she had discarded her prejudice against General Nanyang Sect; even in a fallen place, there are always methods unknown to others.

"I was just reminding you; you decide what to do."

Shen Yi stored the demon souls of Xuanming and Qingqiu Shenxu Laozu into his panel; although these two demons were well-traveled and knowledgeable, their cultivation was too low to discern the specific strength of the demons.

As for Liu Qianyun's question.

Shen Yi was not skilled in cooperative actions and had no habit of commenting on matters in unfamiliar fields.

"Then we enter from the left peak?"

Liu Qianyun tentatively looked at Zheng Qian.

"..."

Zheng Qian rolled her eyes: "You already believed him, so why ask me?"

She sighed: "Yan Shidi Yan, set up the array first."

"Uh."

Yan Wencheng was stunned for a moment, then felt like laughing.

Obviously, Steward Zheng had tacitly accepted Shen Yi's information; he was simply being cautious.

"Better let Daoist Shen do it."

Earlier on the treasure ship, Steward Liu had already reminded them that outside, Shen Yi was to be addressed as Daoist.

Yan Wencheng modestly waved his hand.

After Shen Yi had laid down the Five-Element Treasure Lotus Grand Array earlier, he had known the other's attainments in formations would certainly be no lower than his own.

"This really has to be you."

Shen Yi lifted his gaze and looked toward the left peak.

How could he possibly recognize every formation out here.

*Huu. *

So this was a test of his own ability. Yan Wencheng let out a slightly nervous breath, then a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Since Shen Yi had this intention, he absolutely would not embarrass Elder Yang.

"…"

Sensing the fighting spirit suddenly welling up in Yan Wencheng, Shen Yi was slightly taken aback.

They hadn't even seen the demons yet—how had he caught fire all at once?

"This disciple is off!"

Yan Wencheng took the Concealment-Breath Pearl handed to him by Liu Qianyun and shot straight toward the extremely distant left peak.

His divine sense spread out in a single sweep.

In an extremely earnest posture, not letting slip a single inch of the vast mountain peak, striving to do his very best.

For a formation master, such a feat made the soul consumption simply terrifying.

When day and night had taken their turns.

Yan Wencheng finally returned down the mountain, his face pale as he produced a route map and showed it to the group: "In total, three early Return-to-Void grand arrays and nineteen minor arrays—only this path is safe and sound."

"You've worked hard, Yan Shidi Yan."

Zheng Qian sighed as she took the route map. She hadn't expected that on this junior brother's first outing on business, he would actually be willing to put forth such great effort for her sake.

Since that was so, she could not let down his earnest intentions even more.

"It's nothing—just what a disciple should do."

Yan Wencheng casually brushed it off, then cast a nervous glance toward Shen Yi.

He wondered whether such an answer sheet could earn him a higher look from the other party.

"…"

Shen Yi felt that scorching gaze and was rather speechless.

Why are you looking at me? He had never laid out an array—how would he know all the twists and turns inside.

After a long silence, he gave a slight nod of his chin.

"Many thanks."

Watching that almost imperceptible motion from Shen Yi, Yan Wencheng finally let out a breath of relief, a smile appearing on his face.

Although he had not received praise, at least he had passed.

It didn't matter—besides laying arrays, setting up arrays was likewise his most skilled specialty; he would surely make Shen Yi look at him with new eyes.

"No…"

Zheng Qian, gripping the route map, felt her eyelid twitch.

What does this mean.

So this map wasn't meant for her to see?

Her joyful praise—in the eyes of this kid surnamed Yan—wasn't worth as much as a single nod from Shen Yi?!

Fine! Next time anything involving Yan Wencheng came up, if she got involved again she was a dog!

(End of chapter)