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Chapter 245: Is That All?
Chapter 245: Is That All?
Is he planning to leave just like that?
The father and son duo from the Lin family had lost their usual composure.
The head of the Qi Zong, and a powerful warrior from the Wu Temple's Yi Court, were both influential figures in the entire Da Qian Dynasty.
But now, the two of them stood there, mouths agape, unsure of what to say.
What exactly was this Inspector up to?
If he was here to uncover Hu Zhenren's true intentions, then with the help of the Qi Zong grand formation, they could forcibly restrain him first and then wait for the general of Li Zhou to arrive, ensuring a foolproof plan.
If the fox spirit stubbornly refused to admit his guilt, they could use this opportunity to expel him from Da Qian.
It would be a justified action, and they wouldn't be offending Qing Qiu either.
But now, what was Inspector Shen doing? He was planning to leave with this fox spirit, departing from his own territory and venturing into some unknown place?
What if this fox had already summoned a group of demon kings outside, ready to ambush and kill the Inspector?
Who would the Wu Temple hold accountable then?
Did the Da Qian still have the strength to exert pressure on an external powerful force?
In the end, would Qi Zong be left to shoulder this blame?
"Inspector Shen," Mrs. Lin called out gravely. Even with personal grudges, there was no need to settle them on someone else's turf.
But Shen Yi merely waved his hand casually and followed the two fox spirits, soaring through the sky.
"Oh dear!"
As the three figures disappeared from view, Lin Qingyang couldn't help but clench his fist and mutter, "I should've informed the other rotating temple celebrants beforehand."
Their identities were too low to persuade an inspector and temple celebrant.
"The others are too slow. You quickly go and notify the general to hurry up!" Lin Jingyi was also shaken by the turn of events. He had intended to inform the Wu Temple to minimize the fallout, but now the situation had escalated.
"Okay!" Lin Qingyang wasted no more time and immediately flew towards Li Zhou City on his cloud.
...
Beyond the borders of Da Qian, the vast mountains stretched endlessly.
Shen Yi no longer had to constantly keep track of whether he had traveled three hundred or eight hundred li like before.
The vast mountains beneath his feet passed by in an instant as he swiftly traversed countless landscapes.
"It seems Inspector Shen is quite sentimental," Hu Zhenren said, flying ahead with his junior disciple. He occasionally glanced back at the young man and casually remarked, "That former colleague of yours couldn't be bothered 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 that's only because they choose not to venture out. Their strength is formidable and not inferior to many renowned beings."
They were not just 'not inferior'.
A fleeting trace of wariness flashed in Hu Zhenren's eyes.
Below the Demon Emperor, he had yet to encounter a demon more powerful than that ancient dragon, which was why he had gone through so much preparation.
This Shen fellow was even more arrogant than he had imagined.
He must have some hidden cards up his sleeve.
However, seeing that the young man didn't seem interested in engaging with him, Hu Zhenren didn't mind. He retracted his gaze and smiled.
No matter how many hidden cards one had, he had never heard of anyone being able to fight two opponents single-handedly.
In today's situation, the odds of survival were slim to none.
Just as Hu Zhenren's thoughts were wandering, a faint voice transmitted into his ear.
"That white dragon has gone mad. Your Silver Moon Cold Lotus is most likely gone. Thank you, old friend, for your assistance. Now I can confirm that the Da Qian Dynasty has produced a true Hybrid Elemental Mastery expert. It's time to seek an explanation from the Wu Temple."
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenren's face turned deathly pale.
Due to Shen Yi's presence behind him, he forcibly suppressed his emotions and replied through a transmitted voice, "How is that possible? The coldness of that pool is unbearable for ordinary people. Even a Hybrid Elemental Mastery expert who condenses their elemental soul with extreme ice intent would have to exert their full power to resist it. Even if the ancient dragon was careless, how could such a powerful aura invade its body without any reaction?"
"The problem is that she didn't release any aura at all. She just forcefully submerged herself... But the price was heavy, leaving half of her body behind. With her elemental soul, she dragged her crippled body away."
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenren's heart raced as he racked his brains, transmitting his voice in a fluster, "Wait... Brother, you said earlier that the Wu Temple offended you. Don't you want to get back at them?"
"What do you mean? Are you asking me to collude with demons?" The man let out a cold laugh.
"It's not collusion. What I mean is... I've brought a Da Qian inspector, as well as a true disciple of the Wu Temple, as compensation to the old dragon. After it gets rid of that Shen fellow, my brother and I will join hands to slay the dragon." Hu Zhenren explained, maintaining his composure.
The man fell silent for a long while.
Finally, he laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if I get my revenge or not. Since you're helping me solve a problem, the Demon Core Pill is yours."
"..."
Hu Zhenren gritted his teeth in anger, but he had to feign calmness and turned to smile at the young man, "We're almost there."
"Mhm." Shen Yi nodded slightly.
He finally understood the true meaning of cultivation.
Perhaps it was at times like these when one could clearly see that the other party was tense and ready to betray them.
Yet, he could remain unperturbed.
He even looked forward to seeing what kind of delicacies his opponent would bring.
Soon.
As if sensing something, Hu Zhenren quickly descended towards the ground.
"Master?" The young fox demon took a deep breath, having finally found a suitable spot. Was it time to make their move? This place was picturesque, which was a shame for that brat.
Before he could react.
A sharp dragon roar erupted from the distance, filled with endless rage.
"Despicable fox! You deserve to die!"
Accompanied by the roar, a streak of silver-white appeared in the sky, frantically tumbling towards the ground! The force was so immense that it seemed to want to crush the entire mountain forest.
It had antlers on its head, a body covered in silver scales, a stout and robust physique, dragon claws like golden hooks, and two whiskers fluttering beside its mouth.
It was a white dragon.
The young fox demon's eyes widened in fury, and he scrambled to the side in a panic.
Hu Zhenren glanced at Shen Yi, who was standing behind him, and saw that the young man was standing with his hands clasped, his expression unchanged, merely raising his eyebrows slightly.
He could still keep his cool...
But Hu Zhenren couldn't afford to stay and find out.
Thinking of this, Hu Zhenren suddenly moved his feet and stood to Shen Yi's left, then cupped his fist and shouted, "Dragon brother, please calm your anger! I drunkenly revealed your cave to the people of Da Qian, and I deserve to be punished a thousand times over!"
"However!"
"I am doing my best to make up for it. I have brought an inspector from the Demon Suppression Department, a true disciple of the Wu Temple, and even dared to offend the Xuan Guang Cave for him, going so far as to mobilize the Golden Body Dharma!" Hu Zhenren said in one breath, not daring to pause, "Today, I am willing to capture that Shen fellow alive for you, and ask the Wu Temple to compensate for your losses, Dragon Brother."
As he finished speaking, the white dragon's body coiled, and its claw hung in the air.
A pair of flashing dragon eyes swept over the three figures on the ground, and the madness in its eyes gradually faded, its voice sinister, "Do you think I'll fall for your trick again?"
"Brother Shen, I'm sorry."
Hu Zhenren shook his head and turned to Shen Yi, a look of regret on his face, "It's your own fault for offending too many people."
After speaking, he released his clasped fists, "Dragon Brother, I knew you wouldn't trust me, so I invited a true cultivator from the Xuan Guang Cave. The Wu Temple mobilized the Golden Body Dharma to deal with him."
As he finished speaking.
A thin-robed figure slowly appeared behind Shen Yi's right.
"They wouldn't even let me mention their names, and I thought they were extraordinary people. But now that I've seen your true self..."
Chang Qing Zhenren smiled faintly and said softly, "It seems you're not that impressive after all."
(End of Chapter)
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