Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 824: Chapter 669: Regal Bearing

True Master Xuan Xiang forced a smile at True Master Cold Jade across from him.

"Fellow Daoist Cold Jade, my journey here is entrusted by Senior Brother Xuanji. This matter is a resolution made unanimously by the True Master Council of the Profound Celestial Sect."

He paused slightly, his tone softening a bit yet revealing deeper intentions: "Of course, if Fellow Daoist Profound Ice has yet to find a suitable location, considering the years of friendship between our two sects, our Profound Celestial Sect is willing to offer several Tier Three Spiritual Lands for Fellow Daoist Profound Ice to temporarily reside."

He knew well that True Master Cold Jade was at the late stage of Ice Technique True Pill, with power comparable to a middle stage Golden Core.

Moreover, she was the mentor of True Master Profound Ice.

Facing her, he couldn’t be too forceful like he was with Qin Yuehan, lest he be caught by the ever-assertive True Master Profound Ice.

Over the years, True Master Profound Ice’s most commonly used trick was to find an excuse for a magical combat wager with others.

And True Master Profound Ice had never lost.

No matter how distinguished True Master Xuan Xiang was, he didn’t wish for a magical combat wager with True Master Profound Ice.

The two prodigies of Song Country are Celestial Star True Master and True Master Profound Ice.

If a magical combat wager was necessary, the Profound Celestial Sect should send out Celestial Star True Master, not him.

Previously, he had already discreetly investigated and found that True Master Profound Ice had not returned from her travels.

Starlight Island was managed by her partner, True Master Hanyue.

In the True Master Council of Profound Celestial Sect.

Most of the True Masters supported his proposal to reclaim Starlight Island.

The Profound Celestial Sect had also prepared follow-up plans.

To exchange with other remote Tier Three Spiritual Lands.

True Master Xuan Wen and True Master Xuan Ku, who had dealings with Shen Xuan, all reserved their opinions.

They knew well that this matter was challenging.

However, True Master Xuan Xiang represented the young faction of Profound Celestial Sect.

Starlight Island was increasingly prosperous, with vast income sources.

Such a high tier spiritual land was lent to outsiders.

Moreover, it hadn’t been reclaimed for over fifty years.

This left the young faction True Masters, who lacked suitable locations, quite dissatisfied.

These elder True Masters, belonging to the minority faction, could only remain silent, focusing on their well-being.

True Master Xuan Xiang further volunteered to personally go to Starlight Island, representing Profound Celestial Sect in negotiations.

"True Master Cold Jade, you’re part of the sect’s upper echelon, you must understand the importance of the sect’s resolution."

True Master Xuan Xiang emphasized again, heavily stressing the words "sect’s resolution."

"So what?"

True Master Cold Jade raised an eyebrow, her voice icy.

"Since when do our True Masters of Cyan Cloud Sect need to heed resolutions from your Profound Celestial Sect?"

Her gaze like ice spikes, piercing straight into True Master Xuan Xiang.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Xiang, if you’re unconvinced, let’s step outside and have a bout now. Wouldn’t it be more straightforward than wasting words here?"

True Master Xuan Xiang displayed a rather speechless expression.

He had heard before that True Master Cold Jade of Cyan Cloud Sect was hot-tempered and combative, but didn’t expect her to be so unconventional.

He was here representing the Profound Celestial Sect for diplomatic negotiations; successful or not, it was an inter-sect matter.

And yet, the other party directly skipped everything and wanted to engage in magical combat?

In reality, both parties were clear-minded.

It was merely that the development of Starlight Island had been too good, tempting Profound Celestial Sect to regret their past decision.

True Master Xuan Xiang, being the leader of the young faction, was certainly the backbone of the reclaim group.

True Master Cold Jade found him displeasing, feeling agitated, preferring a direct fight over speaking more.

"Having a spar with Fellow Daoist Cold Jade would indeed be good."

True Master Xuan Xiang steadied his mind, asking in return: "I just want to ask, if Fellow Daoist Cold Jade accidentally loses, does that mean Cyan Cloud Sect would return Starlight Island?"

If so, he would consider carefully, taking some risk to battle once.

Winning would be a great contribution for the sect, enhancing his influence within the sect.

"No."

True Master Cold Jade answered crisply.

"I’ve said, regarding Starlight Island, let your Sect Leader discuss it with Shen Xuan. I just want to have a battle with you."

"Then forget it."

True Master Xuan Xiang refused without hesitation.

Winning would bring no benefit, instead it would offend the Cold Jade mentors bitterly.

Such a losing trade, he certainly wouldn’t make.

"Not fighting?"

True Master Cold Jade huffed coldly, whipped her sleeves: "Show the guest out!"

This was clearly an order to leave.

At this moment, a pale golden communication talisman swiftly flew in from outside the Cave Mansion and landed steadily in front of Qin Yuehan.

Qin Yuehan reached out to grab it, her divine sense probing inside.

The next instant, the tension and anger on her face disappeared.

Her eyes lit up, surprised and thrilled.

True Master Cold Jade saw her expression and felt stirred inside, asking: "What happened?"

Qin Yuehan raised her head, looking at True Master Cold Jade, then glanced at True Master Xuan Xiang across.

"Aunt Cold Jade, my husband has returned."

As the words fell, a hint of relief passed over the cold face of True Master Cold Jade.

True Master Xuan Xiang visibly froze.

What a coincidence?

True Master Profound Ice is back on the island?

...

Starlight Island, the dock.

Voices clamored, ships came and went like shuttle.

Various size of sea ships, cargo ships, and fishing boats orderly entering and leaving the port.

All sorts of goods were piled on the dock, with muscular men and cultivators bustling back and forth, a scene of busy prosperity.

In the distant island street, the pavilions faintly visible, spiritual qi turned into white mist, winding around endlessly.

The large iron pear wood ship that had weathered storms sailed slowly into this bustling harbor.

Onboard, over a hundred Long Family members all flocked to the edge of the deck.

They gazed at the lively scene completely different from Golden Dragon Island before them, each with wide eyes, curious, excited, and thrilled, with complex emotions.

The noisy discussions rose in the crowd.

"So many ships!"

"Look over there! That building, it’s probably over a dozen zhang tall?"