Chapter 115: Return
Chapter 115: Return
Tao Saint Yin Xiaotao scanned his surroundings, closed his eyes, and after sensing for a moment, he didn't detect any more unusual figures and slowly disappeared.
He had just bantered with Iron Elder, appearing unconcerned about the situation, but in reality, his vigilance was at its peak.
The Machinery Drought Sect had infiltrated the Dimensional Plane, which was not unexpected to Tao Saint, but he was still on guard as the sect dared to target the beasts.
At the same time, on the Ancestral Star, on the other side of the Unstable Rift, a flash of light appeared, and Li Qian's figure suddenly materialized at the bottom of the reservoir.
Iron Elder had entered the Unstable Rift, and the Four-Winged Mantis followed him in.
Without the Four-Winged Mantis to maintain it, the reservoir's surface naturally resealed itself.
Even though the water level in the reservoir had dropped significantly due to the floodgate, there was still a considerable amount of water stored.
So, when Li Qian reached the bottom of the reservoir, nothing unexpected happened, and he was choked by the water once again, "Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle..."
"Damn, why does this happen every time?" Li Qian was caught off guard and couldn't help but complain to himself.
At the same time, he secretly made a decision that the next time he entered a new place, he would hold his breath first.
He couldn't afford to make the same mistake thrice.
That would make him look foolish, and people would laugh at him.
Who would laugh at Li Qian?
Well, right beside him, Iron Elder was struggling to hold back his laughter.
Chu Xiran, not far away, witnessed this scene and was also trying hard to suppress her laughter.
Seeing this, Li Qian couldn't help but twitch his mouth. He instructed Qi Zai to create a space in the water.
As a Wind and Water dual-attribute companion beast, this task was effortless for Qi Zai.
Within the created space, Li Qian noticed that Iron Elder's smile hadn't faded, so he quickly turned his eyes, "Profound Flower Senior, let's hurry up and get out of here. I estimate that everyone else must be extremely anxious by now."
"Uh..." Iron Elder heard Li Qian's address and his smile instantly froze.
What's this 'Profound Flower Senior' nonsense?
Shouldn't it be 'Iron Elder'?
If others heard this 'Profound Flower Senior,' where would he put his old face?
"Little Peach, just you wait..." Iron Elder knew the origin of this address, so he looked in a certain direction and muttered under his breath with a hint of resentment.
After responding to Iron Elder's suppressed laughter, Li Qian didn't linger in the water but instead rode Qi Zai and burst out of the water.
The people on the shore, seeing Li Qian, Chu Xiran, and Iron Elder appear one after another, finally felt relieved.
"Sorry for making you all worried," Li Qian said with a slight bow after reaching the shore, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"The fact that you three returned safely is the best news," Zhou Weiping comforted with a smile.
The group from the Security Bureau also surrounded them.
Director Peng Zhongyang curiously asked, "What happened after you entered the Unstable Rift? What about the Dragon Bull? How did you manage to escape from its grasp?"
Yes, in Director Peng's imagination, the three of them must have exhausted all their efforts, used every trick in the book, and relied on a large dose of luck to barely preserve their lives under the Dragon Bull's claws and find an opportunity to escape.
As for defeating the Dragon Bull, he didn't even dare to think about it.
The gap in strength between the two sides was too vast; it was simply impossible.
Of course, all of this was based on his assumption that he didn't know about the support from a Spiritual Saint-rank individual.
Director Peng's series of questions left Li Qian a bit dazed, not because he didn't know how to answer but because he didn't want to.
At this moment, Li Qian was truly exhausted.
Looking at the sun, which was already nearing the zenith, Li Qian yawned. "Director Peng, if you have any questions, please ask Elder Tie or Teacher Chu. I've been running around since last night, and I'm hungry, tired, and sleepy. I really can't hold on any longer."
Standing beside him, Zhou Weiping heard this and immediately volunteered. "Director, I request to send Li Qian back."
Upon hearing this, Peng Zhongyang couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
He turned to look at Elder Tie, who completely ignored him and said, "I fought all night and am equally exhausted. Ask this young lady."
Following Li Qian's lead, he walked towards a vehicle of the Security Bureau alongside Zhou Weiping.
Chu Xiran couldn't help but smile bitterly upon seeing this.
Citizens have the obligation to cooperate with the Security Bureau's investigations. Since Elder Tie and Li Qian weren't going, this task would inevitably fall on her shoulders.
Fortunately, although she had experienced many things that night, she hadn't engaged in much combat. Most of the situations were ones where she couldn't get involved.
So, at this moment, her spirits were still high.
Zhou Weiping drove the Security Bureau's vehicle, and before long, they arrived at the Radiant Cultivation Base.
"Li Qian..." After reaching their destination, Zhou Weiping called out softly. He turned to look back, only to discover that Li Qian had already fallen asleep in the back seat.
"Shh, quiet. I'll take him back." Elder Tie, sitting in the passenger seat, also looked back and made a gesture for silence.
...
Li Qian slept soundly and deeply, not waking until 8 a.m. the next morning when his rumbling stomach startled him awake.
His mother, Han Yuying, had anticipated this and had prepared food early.
After getting up, Li Qian didn't even wash up but went straight to the dining area and began eating and drinking heartily.
"Don't rush, don't rush. I made a lot." Han Yuying couldn't help but express her concern upon seeing Li Qian's ravenous appearance.
After his mother's reminder, Li Qian slowed down his eating a little. As he ate, he asked, "By the way, Mom, did the riot from the other night affect our breeding base?"
"No, the Security Bureau has guards nearby, and Uncle An also sent over many guards. So, although there was a lot of rioting in the city that night, it didn't affect our breeding base." Han Yuying replied, then hesitated for a moment before continuing, "By the way, the other night, didn't you arrange to help Coalhead and the others with their evolution? Why did you only return late last night?"
Li Qian knew that his mother would ask about this matter. He didn't want to lie to her or make her worry, so he downplayed the situation. "The evolution was almost completed by dawn yesterday. But as you know, there was a riot in Lingwater City, and it just so happened that Coalhead and the others had just finished evolving and were still in good shape. So, I commanded them to go and help."
Upon hearing this, Han Yuying fell silent for a moment, then said, "Qian, you're already an adult, and your abilities are far greater than mine and your father's. We trust you, and we believe there's a reason for every decision you make and every action you take. But, Mom hopes that in the future, no matter what you do, you must first consider your personal safety!"
Hearing these sincere words of concern, Li Qian felt a slight tingling in his nose.
Just as Li Qian was slightly moved and stammered, not knowing what to say, a loud, urgent voice suddenly reached his ears, "Qianzi, Qianzi, where's my Coalhead! Has it completed its evolution?"
(End of Chapter)
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