Chapter 2068: Chapter 2073: A Hundred Blossoms Compete, the Moment of Ruthless Slaughter
The matter of Qi Ao concerned the Qi Family, so Qi Zheng could not just stand by.
What he feared most was that Xia Liu would develop a misunderstanding about the Qi Family because of this.
To the point of causing an irreparable situation.
"Many thanks for this, Daoist Fellow Qi."
Xia Liu did not refuse the assistance of Qi Zheng and the others.
This time, the one he was facing was one of the Young Masters of the Qi Family.
Qi Ao’s cultivation was nothing to fear.
What he worried about was his bodyguards.
If a conflict broke out and the Divine Mechanist seized the chance, he would definitely flee the scene.
If he did not behead the Divine Mechanist, Xia Liu would find it hard to feel at peace.
"Right, I, Xia, have one more thing to ask."
Xia Liu looked at everyone and spoke.
"Young Friend Xia, that’s too serious a way to put it. Just say it; it’s not a request between us."
"It’s like this. Because I bear a special power, I would like to ask you all to help keep it a secret."
Xia Liu spoke tactfully.
"Haha! Daoist Fellow Xia, rest assured. Just now Elder Qimie and I also discussed this topic. We won’t talk nonsense."
Qi Zheng laughed foolishly. He had a certain understanding of Xia Liu.
His temperament was just like this—reserved, hiding his edge.
And the Taiqing Sword and Five Elements Origin, plus that Holy Energy.
These things were simply too frightening.
If the world was to learn of them, it should be because Xia Liu himself displayed them.
"Seems I, Xia, was overthinking it."
Xia Liu smiled slightly. This time, his bet had paid off.
Qi Zheng and the others were by no means scheming people.
"Such matters of human relations, Young Friend Xia—after we deal with the Divine Mechanist, I’ll report to the Family Head and the Old Ancestor. I wonder what you think of the position of Guest Elder in the Qi Family?"
Qi Mie asked probingly.
"The Qi Family is one of the leaders of the Northern Realm’s Righteous Path. How could I have the qualifications to comment on an Elder of the Qi Family?"
Xia Liu spoke with a bitter tone.
"You are too modest, Young Friend Xia. With your talent, who in the Cultivation Realm would dare not show respect?"
"Let’s talk about that later. Right now I just want to behead the Divine Mechanist!"
The flame of revenge in Xia Liu’s heart was already burning.
After cutting down the Divine Mechanist, he would go take part in the Ascension Conference.
As for the Qi Family Guest Elder position, he truly had not considered it.
Because next, he was going to the Southern Realm!
"Ahem, there’s no time to lose. Let’s leave Flag Mountain at once, then head to Hundred Flowers City!"
Sensing that Xia Liu was not interested in the Guest Elder position, Qi Zheng hurriedly changed the subject.
"Let’s go!"
Without further ado, everyone cast their Flying Technique and departed.
Going all out, after half a month, they finally leaped out of Flag Mountain.
Qi Tao had long been waiting at the exit.
He gave a detailed analysis of the situation in Flag Mountain and the surrounding region in recent days.
Xia Liu had not expected that while he was inside the Flag Mountain Secret Realm,
a legend about him had already spread outside Flag Mountain!
With Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation, he had erupted with Nascent Soul Mid-Stage strength, slain Luo Liezi, one of the Three Pure Ones Saint, and even captured the other two of the Three Pure Ones Saint.
The name of Xia Liu had thoroughly shaken the area for ten thousand miles.
It probably would not be long before the entire Myriad Realms was shaken.
Xia Liu gave a bitter smile and asked Qi Tao, "Senior, when you escorted the other two of the Three Pure Ones Saint to the Cultivation Alliance, you said all the merit was mine, right?"
"Correct! This time even the Alliance President came out personally, praising you as a heroic youth, and hopes that you can come to the main hall of the Cultivation Alliance—he wants to discuss matters with you."
According to their original agreement, Qi Tao had gathered all the credit on Xia Liu.
Now the Cultivation Alliance already had a favorable impression of Xia Liu, and had taken notice of him.
If he took a trip to the main hall of the Cultivation Alliance,
the matter of the Zhuang Family would likely be resolved very quickly.
"Let’s talk about that later. I have a matter to settle next."
"Oh? If Young Friend Xia needs assistance, I, Qi Tao, and quite a few Nascent Soul cultivators within the Flag Mountain Domain are all willing to take action!"
Xia Liu had already gained the appreciation of the Alliance President, and the cultivation and talent he had shown
also made him worth drawing in for the Qi Family. If he took the initiative to ask for help, that would be ideal!
"No need to trouble everyone. Daoist Fellow Qi and Senior Qimie have already agreed. I imagine this matter can be resolved easily."
"Haha! Then this time I’ll truly be troubling the Young Master and my old brother. I’ll just stay in Flag Mountain..."
Qi Tao said with a silly laugh.
Before Xia Liu and the others left, Qi Mie had transmitted a message to Qi Tao.
Telling him to bring news of Xia Liu back to the Old Ancestor and the Family Head.
Of course, it had to be kept secret; no one outside the Old Ancestor and the Family Head could be informed.
Upon learning that Xia Liu possessed the Taiqing Sword, White Lotus Holy Aura, plus the Five Elements Origin,
Qi Tao’s legs had trembled.
And this time, in the Flag Mountain Secret Realm, he had even slain a Demon Spider whose cultivation had reached Nascent Soul Late Stage!
Xia Liu’s achievements had already surpassed his own!
This matter had to be reported to the Family Head and the Old Ancestor at once!
Five days later, four figures cloaked in black robes walked through the vast Flower Sea.
A light breeze caressed them, the myriad blossoms swayed, and waves of fragrance continuously assaulted their senses.
Combined with the beautiful scenery around them,
it was as if they were in an Immortal Realm of hundred flowers; the mood should have been wonderful.
But the black-robed person walking in front wore no expression.
Because he had seen a stele.
"Hundred Flowers City!"
He lifted his black robe, revealing a refined and handsome face, exquisite yet with hidden anger.
"Daoist Fellow Xia, according to the Mysterious Art Mystique you used, the Divine Mechanist vanished right in front of this stele?"
"Yes."
"Then let me lead the way from here."
Qi Mie stepped forward and spoke.
In his younger years, he had spent quite some time in Hundred Flowers City.
He knew the terrain here like the back of his hand.
He could lead Xia Liu to find the Divine Mechanist faster!
"I’ll be troubling you, Senior!"
Xia Liu clasped his fists in gratitude.
Donning their black robes and restraining their auras, the four of them strode slowly into Hundred Flowers City.
Meanwhile, inside the gates of the most luxurious residence in Hundred Flowers City,
Liu Xue suddenly felt a surge of anxiety.
She instinctively drew back from Qi Ao, who was just feeding her grapes.
"I’m sorry, Brother Qi, I didn’t mean to."
Liu Xue hurriedly apologized.
Afraid of angering this Young Master.
"Xue’er, what’s wrong? Why are you so nervous?"
Qi Ao did not take it to heart, speaking softly with care.
"I suddenly felt a sense of danger! I fear that person has arrived..."
Liu Xue theatrically threw herself into Qi Ao’s arms.
Her voice carried a sobbing tone that pained Qi Ao to the extreme.
"Don’t worry, Xue’er. As long as he dares to set half a foot in this place, he will die without a burial site!"
Qi Ao was extremely confident.
Because this time he had brought two powerful experts from the family!
Even if Xia Liu had the strength to fight above his level, it was impossible for him to leap this gap!
"Everything will be as Brother Qi says."
Liu Xue puffed up her pretty cheeks and spoke in a delicate voice.
"It’s fine. Go back to your room and rest first; don’t watch any more bloody scenes."
"Alright, thank you, Brother Qi."
Liu Xue did not refuse.
If Xia Liu came, he would definitely have made preparations.
She could not rely solely on Qi Ao.
Who knew whether this fellow could actually kill Xia Liu smoothly.
After returning to her room, Liu Xue drew a Mysterious Formation and stepped into it, isolating all aura.
Before long, a Mysterious Mirror Surface appeared within the room.
It reflected the area of the lake where Qi Ao was.
If Xia Liu came, that place would likely become the point of conflict.
Liu Xue had long since laid a Mysterious Art Formation in the surroundings there.
As long as the timing was wrong, she could flee at the fastest speed.
After this, even to the ends of the earth, she could no longer pin her hopes on others.
Ye Leng, the wind was cold, and killing intent grew dense...
