176: Pursue?

Chu Ying's black hair was like ink, his robes billowed without wind, and the Seed Demon Sword in his hand dripped with fresh blood.

Snowflakes drifted down, landing on his hair and shoulders.

In front of him, everyone from the Netherworld First Grade Hall, including the Upper Generation Seven Fiends Star Envoy, other assassins, and dead soldiers, had all died beneath his sword.

The ghost face pattern on the Seed Demon Sword became increasingly enchanting; the more people it killed, the more extraordinary the sword became.

After all, it was originally a fragment of an supreme emperor weapon.

“Many thanks, Young Master Chu, for saving our lives.”

At this moment, the three Holy Maidens, including Jade Balance Holy Maiden, thanked Chu Ying, their expressions filled with gratitude.

If Chu Ying hadn't appeared, their fate would have been unpredictable, and even now, their Souls still bore injuries.

Of course, they also wondered why Chu Ying would come to save them. Could it be that he just happened to pass by?

“There's no need for you three Holy Daughters to be so polite. We are acquaintances, so naturally, I wouldn't stand by and do nothing,” Chu Ying said with a slight smile, his gaze immediately falling upon Qiu Lingsu.

The three Holy Maidens, including Jade Balance Holy Maiden, immediately looked thoughtful, as if they had guessed something, and couldn't help but chuckle:

“It seems we three were lucky enough to escape this calamity thanks to Qiu Senior Sister.”

Qiu Lingsu's cheeks flushed slightly, unable to withstand Chu Ying's fervent gaze.

“Miss Qiu, are you preparing to return to Tianxuan Holy Land?” Chu Ying asked softly.

Tianxuan Holy Land is located in the Eastern Wilderness Central Region, in the eastern direction.

As for the Feng Family, it is more towards the central-north, while Zixia Holy Land and Thunder Punishment Holy Land are one in the northeast and one in the northwest.

Furthermore, many Ancient Sects and major factions are based in the Central Region, with various Sects, ancient cities, and clans standing tall.

Chu Ying didn't know what his fortuitous encounter was; the Immortal Tomb Grand Elder only told him to head east...

He was actually going in the same direction as Qiu Lingsu, if Qiu Lingsu was returning to Tianxuan Holy Land.

“Qiu Senior Sister, the matter we discussed with you earlier...”

At this moment, Jade Balance Holy Maiden thought of something, looked at Qiu Lingsu, and interjected.

But as soon as she was halfway through, Qiu Lingsu knew what she wanted to say.

To avoid being pressed by the three on this matter, Qiu Lingsu nodded at Chu Ying and quickly said, “That's right.”

“Young Master Chu, may we travel together?”

Qiu Lingsu's beautiful eyes held a hint of pleading, even though she knew she already owed him a life.

But without Chu Ying, the three Holy Maidens, including Jade Balance Holy Maiden, would probably continue to pester her.

She couldn't possibly hand over the Tianxuan Sutra to them; instead... alas.

“My pleasure.”

Chu Ying looked at Qiu Lingsu's eyes, deep in thought. It seemed Qiu Lingsu was somewhat afraid of the three Holy Maidens, including Jade Balance Holy Maiden. Could it be that those three might act against Qiu Lingsu?

Chu Ying chuckled softly, and in the blink of an eye, he was beside Qiu Lingsu.

A faint Aura subtly bloomed, seemingly to deter the three Holy Maidens, including Jade Balance Holy Maiden, which made their expressions somewhat gloomy.

“For Miss Qiu to invite me to travel together is truly my good fortune.”

Saying this, Chu Ying was about to leave with Qiu Lingsu. He cared about Qiu Lingsu, not the three Holy Daughters of Eastern Linjieshi.

“What does Young Master Chu mean by this? Are you abandoning us three sisters?”

Jade Balance Holy Maiden's expression was slightly uncertain. She had naturally noticed long ago that Chu Ying's attitude towards Qiu Lingsu was very unusual.

But who could blame him? She was the number one beauty in the Eastern Wilderness. Special treatment was only normal.

However, at this moment, it was indeed a bit difficult to handle.

“Haha, of course not, but are the three Holy Daughters also heading to Tianxuan Holy Land?” Chu Ying chuckled, quietly taking Qiu Lingsu's soft, boneless hand and pulling her behind him.

Qiu Lingsu's jade-like face was tinged with shyness, glowing like the brilliant sunset, yet she did not struggle.

At this moment, the three Holy Daughters, Jade Balance, Open Yang, and Celestial Balance, completely understood.

Chu Ying's demeanor clearly indicated he intended to protect Qiu Lingsu; it would be impossible for them to force Qiu Lingsu to hand over the Tianxuan Sutra.

“It's not impossible.”

Jade Balance Holy Maiden's expression returned to normal, and she suddenly recalled some scenes.

Earlier, trapped in the Formation set up by those from the Netherworld First Grade Hall, her Soul felt like it was being stripped away. Though immensely painful, she somewhat understood the Netherworld First Grade Hall's objective.

By using that mysterious Formation, they aimed to acquire the ancient scripture inheritances from their memories of the Holy Land.

And it seemed the Netherworld First Grade Hall had succeeded; she vaguely remembered three light orbs being extracted from her and her two sisters' Souls...

If there were no surprises, those were the memories concerning the ancient scripture inheritances.

So, what about those three portions of ancient scripture inheritance memories?

Everyone from the Netherworld First Grade Hall had been killed by Chu Ying, so the three portions of memories must have fallen into Chu Ying's hands.

“May I ask, Young Master Chu, did you just acquire something you shouldn't have?” Jade Balance Holy Maiden smiled faintly, her gaze directly meeting Chu Ying's, though her smile contained a hint of coldness.

Just a moment ago, they were filled with gratitude towards Chu Ying, but in an instant, the atmosphere became somewhat stagnant and subtle.

“Before Young Master Chu arrived, the three of us and Qiu Senior Sister were ambushed by the Netherworld First Grade Hall, and the purpose of those from the Netherworld First Grade Hall was our respective Holy Land's ancient scripture inheritances.”

“And the parts of our three memories concerning our Sect's ancient scripture inheritances have already been extracted...” Kaiyang Holy Maiden also said, her expression self-explanatory.

Tianquan Holy Maiden, along with the other two, also stared intently at Chu Ying.

Unexpectedly, in the end.

They did not obtain the Tianxuan Sutra; instead, they leaked their own Holy Land's ancient scriptures, even though this was not their intention.

“If we haven't guessed wrong, those three portions of inheritance memories have already been merged by Young Master Chu, may we ask if that is correct?” Jade Balance Holy Maiden spoke, her voice slightly cold.

In response, Chu Ying remained composed, nodded faintly, and smiled, “That's right.”

Although it was an accident, he did indeed obtain them; there was nothing to deny, and it was impossible to hand them over.

Because they had already merged with him.

“How does Young Master Chu intend to handle this?” Jade Balance Holy Maiden was somewhat astonished to see him admit it so frankly, having expected a debate, but she still asked.

“What do the three Holy Daughters think?” Chu Ying retorted with a smile.

He threw the problem back, effectively taking back control of the initiative.

He was currently backed by the Great Dream Immortal Mausoleum. Although the powerful experts in the Immortal Tomb could not easily emerge, it didn't mean they truly couldn't.

Anyone who wished to harm him would need to think carefully.

The Holy Lands were no exception.

Moreover, with the guidance of the Immortal Tomb Grand Elder, he had absolutely nothing to fear within the Eastern Wilderness territory.

Jade Balance Holy Maiden and the two Holy Daughters, Open Yang and Celestial Balance, exchanged glances, both feeling that it was somewhat tricky.

The leaking of ancient scripture inheritances was a very serious matter.

However, the three immediately had an idea.

Jade Balance Holy Maiden softly said, “How about this matter is dropped, as long as Qiu Senior Sister can inform us of the Tianxuan Sutra?”

“Even if the inheritances of our Three Holy Lands are obtained by Young Master Chu, it doesn't matter; our Three Great Sacred Grounds can choose not to pursue it.”

These words seemed directed at Chu Ying, but in reality, they were subtly pressuring Qiu Lingsu.

As expected.

As soon as these words were spoken, Chu Ying hadn't said anything yet.

In Qiu Lingsu's clear, melancholic autumn eyes, ripples spread, revealing struggle and hesitation.

On one side was her Sect, whose kindness was as vast as a mountain.

On the other side was her lifesaver, and furthermore...