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Chapter 245: Just That Much
Chapter 245: Just That Much
So you're planning to leave already?
The Lin family father and son had both lost their usual composure.
One was the head of the Armament Sect, and the other was an exceptionally powerful figure from the Martial Temple’s Second Academy. In the entire Great Tian Dynasty, they were both prominent figures.
But now, the two of them stood there with their mouths agape, unsure of what to say.
What exactly was this Inspector General here for?
If it was to investigate what Hu Zhenren was up to, then they could use the Armament Sect’s array to forcibly subdue him, and wait for the Commander-in-Chief of Li Prefecture to arrive. This plan was almost foolproof.
If the fox demon refused to admit anything, they could use this opportunity to drive it out of Great Tian.
This approach was justified and wouldn’t offend the Green Foxes.
But what was Scholar Shen doing now? He was planning to follow this fox demon out of Great Tian, leaving his own jurisdiction to head to some unknown place?
What if this fox demon summoned a group of demon kings in advance and ambushed the Inspector General outside?
Who would the Martial Temple turn to for help then?
Does the current Great Tian still have the power to pressure a major force outside its jurisdiction...
In the end, would the Armament Sect have to take the blame for this?
"Scholar Shen."
H
But Scholar Shen merely waved his hand casually and followed the two fox demons as they rode the clouds across the sky.
"Ah!"
Lin Qingyang watched the three figures disappear, finally unable to hold back his frustration. He clenched his fist and pounded his palm. "We should have informed the other Rotating Temple Guardians."
Their status was too low to persuade a Temple Guardian and Inspector General.
"The others would be too slow. Quickly, ride the clouds and inform the Commander-in-Chief to come here faster!" Lin Jingyi was also frightened. He had initially planned to send someone to inform the Martial Temple to downplay the situation, but it had escalated into this chaos.
"Alright!" Lin Qingyang didn’t waste any more time and instantly rode the clouds toward Li Prefecture.
...
Outside the Great Tian Dynasty, the Green Mountains stretched wide.
Scholar Shen no longer needed to keep track of whether he had traveled three hundred or eight hundred miles.
Vast mountains and rivers swept past beneath his feet, and in an instant, he had crossed countless landscapes.
"It seems Scholar Shen is a man of sentiment."
Hu Zhenren flew ahead with his apprentice, occasionally looking back at the young man and casually remarked, "Your former colleague didn’t wait for you and went straight to the Silver Moon Cold Pool."
"From what I know, the demons there may not have much fame, but it’s only because they don’t like to travel. Their strength is no weaker than many renowned figures."
Not just no weaker.
A hint of unnoticeable wariness flashed across Hu Zhenren’s eyes.
Below the Demon Emperor, he had never seen a stronger demon than that ancient dragon. That’s why he had to make so many preparations.
This man surnamed Shen was even more arrogant than he had imagined.
He must have hidden quite a few trump cards.
However... seeing that the other party seemed uninterested in responding, Hu Zhenren didn’t mind. He retracted his gaze and smiled.
No matter how many trump cards one has, there’s no such thing as being able to defeat many with few.
Today’s situation was a death trap with no escape.
As Hu Zhenren’s thoughts drifted, a subtle telepathic message entered his ear.
"That white dragon has gone mad. Your Silver Moon Lotus is probably gone. Many thanks for your help, old friend. Now I can confirm that Great Tian has produced a genuine Primordial Sage. It’s time to seek an explanation from the Martial Temple."
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenren’s face turned pale.
Considering that Scholar Shen was still present behind him, he forced himself to calm down and responded telepathically, "How is that possible? The suffering in the cold pool is not something ordinary people can endure. Even a Primordial Sage who has condensed a Dao Infant with mystic ice might have to use their full strength to resist it. Even if the ancient dragon was careless, it wouldn’t be unable to react to such a powerful aura."
"The problem is, she didn’t release any aura at all. She just forced herself to dive down... but the cost was heavy. She left half of her body behind and fled with her Dao Infant dragging her injured form."
"That person sighed in response.
"To be able to steal something and escape with your life from that old dragon is indeed a ruthless person, but they probably won't dare return to Da Qian for a while."
Then, he added as a reminder, "Be careful, my friend. The old dragon is after you, so I'll take my leave first."
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenren's heart raced, his mind racing with thoughts. He anxiously transmitted his voice, "Wait... Brother, you mentioned that the Martial Temple has offended you. Don't you want to get some revenge?"
"What do you mean? Do you want me to collude with demons?" The person chuckled coldly.
"It's not collusion. What I mean is... I've brought a Da Qian Patrol Commander, as an apology to the old dragon. Once it gets rid of that Shen guy, my brother and I will take action and slay the old dragon."
Hu Zhenren struggled to maintain his composure.
There was silence from the other side for a long time.
Then, laughter echoed, "Whether I get my revenge or not, it doesn't matter. Since you're helping me solve this problem, I'll take the demon core."
"..."
You dog! Hu Zhenren clenched his teeth, but he had to pretend to be calm. He turned and smiled at the young man, "We're almost there."
"Mhm."
Shen Yi nodded lightly.
He finally understood the meaning of cultivation.
At this moment, he could clearly see that the other person was tense, with a look that suggested they wanted to trap and kill him.
Yet, he managed to remain calm.
He even had a hint of anticipation, wondering how many delicacies the other person would summon.
Soon.
Hu Zhenren, as if sensing something, quickly descended.
"Master?" The young fox demon took a deep breath. Was he finally about to make his move? This place, with its clear waters and lush mountains, was a bargain for that young man.
Before he could react.
A sharp dragon's roar erupted from the distance, filled with endless resentment.
"You damned fox, you deserve to die!"
Accompanying the roar, a silver-white figure appeared in the sky, frantically tumbling towards the ground! The scene was so grand that it seemed like the entire mountain forest would be crushed.
It had antlers on its head, its body covered in silver scales, a stout and sturdy figure, dragon claws like golden hooks, and two whiskers fluttering by its mouth.
It was a white dragon.
The young fox demon's eyes widened in shock, and he scrambled to the side in panic.
Hu Zhenren glanced back at Shen Yi and noticed that he stood there with his hands at his sides, his expression unchanged, merely raising his eyebrows slightly.
He could actually remain calm...
But Hu Zhenren couldn't bring himself to do the same.
After a moment's thought, Hu Zhenren took a slight step forward, blocking Shen Yi's left side. Then, he cupped his fists and shouted, "Brother Dragon, please calm your anger! My younger brother inadvertently revealed the location of your cave while drunk, and it was overheard by someone from Da Qian. He deserves a thousand cuts!"
"But!"
"My younger brother is doing his best to make amends. I've brought the Demon Suppressing Commandery Inspector, a true disciple of the Martial Temple, and I'm even willing to mobilize the Golden Bodhimanda to offend the Radiant Light Cave for you!"
Hu Zhenren spoke without pause, not daring to stop for a moment, "Today, my younger brother is willing to capture him alive for you, and we'll seek compensation from the Martial Temple for your losses."
As his words fell, the white dragon's body tensed, and its claws hung in the air.
Its flickering dragon eyes scanned the three figures on the ground, and the madness in its eyes gradually faded. Its voice carried a hint of ferocity, "Do you think I'll believe you again?"
"Brother Shen, please forgive me."
Hu Zhenren shook his head and turned to Shen Yi, then sighed, "Who told you to be so hot-headed and offend so many people?"
After speaking, he released his fists, "Brother Dragon, I knew you wouldn't believe me, so I invited a Radiant Light Cave Master. The Martial Temple mobilized the Golden Bodhimanda specifically to deal with him."
As he finished speaking.
A thin-clothed figure slowly appeared behind Shen Yi's right side.
"They wouldn't even let us know their names, thinking they were some extraordinary figures. But now that I've seen your true self..."
Master Chang Qing's eyes held a faint smile, and he spoke softly, "It seems you're not that impressive after all."
(End of Chapter)
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