61: Su Mingyue's initiative made me feel like I was being taken advantage of?

"Lord Shen is too kind!"

"You are a distinguished guest of our Myriad Treasures Pavilion; we are at your service whenever you need us."

Wang Ming's attitude was very respectful.

Shen Tianxing's identity had, in fact, been thoroughly investigated from the moment he entered the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

His respect, on one hand, was certainly due to what Shen Tianxing had demonstrated in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, and on the other hand, it was related to the news he had recently received.

A Prodigy capable of slaying a Nether Moon Sect Saint candidate with a single strike, his reputation in the Great Qi Imperial Dynasty was currently soaring!

The Myriad Treasures Pavilion could not underestimate such a figure!

Moreover, Shen Tianxing was highly regarded by the current Empress, and it was rumored that the Empress intended to heavily reward him.

It was certainly better to befriend such a rising Prodigy!

"Alright, I'll make some arrangements, then we can go."

"Then this humble one will wait on the flying boat."

Wang Ming was a smart man; he said no more, bowed, and returned to the flying boat.

Shen Tianxing rather appreciated this smooth and experienced way of doing things; he was observant!

"Mingyue, you should follow them back to the Imperial City. Once you're back, first lay Old Man Su to rest, and I'll visit him when I return."

"Secondly, you must Cultivate diligently, but never be too hasty."

"The path of Cultivation should be gradual. Wait for my return!"

As the time for parting approached, Shen Tianxing couldn't help but give more instructions.

Su Mingyue had only just embarked on the path of Cultivation, and although her emotions had stabilized considerably, it was still better to be cautious.

If she were to suffer Qi Deviation and he wasn't by her side, it would be very troublesome.

"Tianxing Gege!"

Su Mingyue burrowed into Shen Tianxing's embrace, feeling his aura, as if trying to memorize his scent.

"You must also be careful. I will listen to you, Cultivate well, and not be too hasty."

"I'll wait for you in the Imperial City!"

As Su Mingyue spoke, she suddenly stood on her tiptoes.

"Hmm???"

Shen Tianxing was slightly stunned, then his eyes widened.

Good heavens!

He had actually been taken advantage of?

Looking at the young girl so close to him, with her eyes slightly closed and her cheeks flushed, the tenderness in Shen Tianxing's eyes grew even stronger. He raised his arms and held the girl tightly in his embrace.

"Mmm..."

Su Mingyue's eyes, which had been tightly shut due to nervousness and shyness, immediately opened wide. But then, she slowly closed them again.

The difference was, her cheeks were even redder... The beauty departed, a fragrant breeze lingered!

"Mingyue, wait for my return!"

Shen Tianxing watched Su Mingyue board the flying boat, his gaze filled with a hint of tenderness.

The flying boat slowly ascended, and Su Mingyue, holding Old Man Su's urn, waved her hand.

"Father, you must bless Tianxing Gege to return safely!"

On the flying boat, Wang Ming also waved at Shen Tianxing with a few of his subordinates.

When the flying boat ascended and streaked through the sky, a Disciple of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion couldn't help but ask.

"Steward, Lord Shen knows that if he stays, he will inevitably face endless pursuit from demons and ghost Cultivators. Why doesn't he return to the Imperial City with us?"

Shen Tianxing's deeds had already spread throughout the Imperial City, and everyone knew what he was facing.

He was alone, not having joined forces with the Eight Directions Dragon Suppressing Division's armies, which would attract experts from among the demons and ghost Cultivators, leading to no end of trouble.

There was even the danger of losing his life.

But they just couldn't understand why Shen Tianxing wouldn't leave.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ming glanced at the Disciples and sneered, "If everyone were like you, how could Shen Tianxing become an expert of the Zizai Realm at such a young age?"

"Without experiencing life-and-death battles, how can one suppress the Prodigies of this era and pursue higher Realms of the Martial Dao?"

"These are not things we should worry about. Just take good care of that Miss Su and ensure her safe return to the Imperial City."

Wang Ming, after all, had some insight. His words basically hit the nail on the head regarding why Shen Tianxing stayed.

The flying boat flew far away, like a flash of lightning breaking through the sky, quickly disappearing into the clouds.

As for Shen Tianxing?

He sat back down by the secluded pond and continued to roast fish.

"Calculating the days, they should be here by now, right?"

Shen Tianxing muttered to himself, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

He had no intention of leaving.

In fact, from the moment he decided to send Su Mingyue back, he had already thought of a countermeasure.

The Great Qi Imperial Dynasty was too vast!

Trying to find those scattered demons and ghost Cultivators through individual strength was too troublesome.

It was possible that by the time he arrived at a place, all the demons there would have fled.

It was better to quietly stay in one place.

Demons had Sects like the Heaven Mending Pavilion, skilled in deductions. Even if they couldn't accurately locate him, they could still find their way here using clues.

Rather than running around exhausted, it was better to wait at ease!

The scenery here was beautiful, with waterfalls and a secluded pond, a masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship. Cultivating here while recuperating was mutually beneficial... Three days passed in a flash.

Shen Tianxing sat cross-legged by the secluded pond, eyes closed in Cultivation.

Golden light flickered around him, and Buddhist chants resonated, enveloping his body. Sanskrit sounds emanated from the Void Realm, containing profound Dao.

Boom!

Suddenly, a powerful aura erupted from Shen Tianxing's body, and golden light flared. He opened his eyes, moved his body, and threw a punch towards the secluded pond!

Instantly, Qi waves circulated, and roars echoed. The secluded pond violently exploded with a hundred-zhang-high wave, like a curtain of rain, hanging in mid-air!

Puff puff puff!

Large, fat fish were blown onto the shore, flopping continuously.

The surrounding golden light surged, then gradually disappeared.

"My Physical Body strength has become even stronger. With just my Physical Body, I can rival an expert at the Fifth Level of the Freedom Realm."

For the past two days, Shen Tianxing had been Cultivating using the demon essence blood obtained from the soul slaying platform.

Demon Bloodlines were complex, and using them for Cultivation would result in a half-human, half-demon state, which was not worth it.

However, the trace of essence blood contained within the demon Bloodline still retained a bit of the vital essence of ancient demon gods and Divine Beasts. Even though it was extremely diluted, it could still assist him.

The Indestructible Great Buddha Body, after Cultivating with the essence blood for these two days, finally achieved another Breakthrough.

The benefits of a stronger Physical Body were self-evident.

Among those of the same Realm, he could even contend with demon experts who specialized in Physical Body Cultivation.

"Hmm?"

Having just finished Cultivating, Shen Tianxing suddenly noticed a subtle anomaly.

His gaze swept into the distance, where dense miasma rose out of thin air between the mountains, as if being pushed out by something.

"They've finally arrived... I've been waiting for a long time."

Shen Tianxing smiled faintly, but paid no attention. He sat back down in his usual spot, picked out a few roasted fish, quickly cleaned them up, and began to roast them.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The earth suddenly began to shake, as if a living earth Dragon was turning over.

Ripples spread across the lake, and wild beasts in the mountains howled... Gradually, the ground shook and the mountains swayed, and a giant beast several zhang tall was seen galloping from afar.

Accompanying the giant beast were several figures with powerful auras.

"Shen Tianxing, no matter where you hide, you cannot escape our pursuit!"

"Today, you have no escape!"