78: Leaving the mountains, everyone denounced

“You’re welcome. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me. I apologize for killing so many of your people before.”

“This matter, in the end, was my fault back then. You don’t have to be like this.”

The two exchanged pleasantries, then Lin Yuan took the token, bowed and thanked, “Many thanks to Sect Leader for the token! This Disciple will certainly live up to your kindness and strive to become a strong Cultivator to contribute to the Sect!”

Yun Qiying replied, “Good ambition. This Sect Master believes you can do it. Next, I should deal with the aftermath of this League. Do you want to return with me?”

Lin Yuan thought for a moment, then shook his head and refused, “So many contestants of the Hundred-City League died in the mountain range. The City Lords must be resentful about this. Even if you don’t pursue the culprit’s crime, they will vent their anger on me. After all, I am the criminal that was asked to be taken care of. So, the best way right now is to hide our relationship, so it won’t be difficult for you, and I can also be safe.”

Yun Qiying agreed, “That makes sense, but how do you plan to explain why you survived?”

“That’s simple. Just say there was a concealment formation here, and the Beast Emperor clashed with Sect Leader before he could discover our tracks.”

“Alright, that reason makes sense. Then this Sect Master will go back first.”

“Okay, Senior, take care.”

After Yun Qiying left, Lin Yuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the other party didn't delve deeper, otherwise, it would be impossible to explain the various suspicious points.

“Young Master, with the cloud king token, you can walk sideways in Cloud Ripple Sect!”

Lu Yichan turned and hugged the man’s arm, her face full of excitement.

Lin Yuan also said happily, “Hmm, Sect Leader is truly generous. I’ve really latched onto a big leg this time.”

After speaking, he didn't forget to turn his head to thank, “Senior gave me so many medicinal materials, and now also gives me Sect Leader’s protection. With such repeated kindness, this Junior is endlessly grateful.”

You Ning waved his hand and said, “Young Master is too polite. As a companion of Princess, I should naturally do what I can for you. This small matter is just a trivial effort, you don’t have to be a stranger.”

Ao Ling霜 appeared again, and praised with satisfaction, “Little Worm, you did really well this time. Seeing how loyal you are, this Princess will also give you some feedback.”

After saying that, she condensed a needle of Origin Qi and pricked a drop of rice-sized fresh blood from her fingertip, passing it to the other party, “This is my blood. Although it’s not essence blood, it also contains pure Bloodline power. After you refine it, you may have a chance to become a Saint in the future.”

True Dragon Blood!

Seeing this, You Ning’s eyes widened with excitement, and he said ecstatically, “Many thanks for Princess’s great kindness! Many thanks for Princess’s great kindness! If you have any needs in the future, please feel free to command. Even if this humble one has to spill his guts, he will not hesitate!”

Ao Ling霜 nodded and whispered, “I feel your sincerity. We will come to you if we encounter trouble in the future. Also, calculating the time, it’s almost time for us to leave.”

You Ning quickly took out a Jade Slip from his 懷裡 and handed it to the young man, “This is a sensing Jade Slip. If you crush it, I can immediately detect it. Young Master can use it when you are in danger, and I will rush to rescue you at that time.”

“Okay.”

Lin Yuan put away the Jade Slip, the Dragon Girl returned to his soul sea, and then he and Lu Yichan crushed the Talisman together, and were teleported away in a blue light.

…

Outer perimeter of the mountain range.

“Sect Leader just let that Yao Beast off? Then what about the revenge for our Juniors? Are we supposed to take it ourselves?”

“That’s a seventh-rank Yao Beast. Even with Sect Leader’s strength, she can probably only gain a slight advantage. We are even less likely to be its opponents.”

“Let’s forget about revenge. It’s already quite benevolent of Senior to be willing to compensate us. We don’t need to be constrained by this anymore. Just consider it bad luck and a loss, it’s no big deal.”

“But I’m not reconciled…”

After a group of City Lords learned of the outcome, some complained, some were indignant, especially the City Lords whose sons and daughters had died, who couldn't help but weep in sorrow.

In response, Yun Qiying said with full apology, “This matter all started because of me. I let you down. If you have any grievances, just direct them at me. I will also try to allocate more resources to you as compensation.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts eased a little, and at the same time, someone muttered to themselves, “Direct them at you? Do you think we’re fools who don’t value our lives?”

The other party was a Purple Mansion Realm strong Cultivator. These Core Formation Realm ants had no choice but to obediently follow arrangements. Even if they had dissatisfaction, they could only hide it in their hearts. Who would dare to really say it out loud?

“Chan’er… you haven’t even become a peerless strong Cultivator yet, and you’re leaving this world so easily?”

Among the crowd, Lu Ke’s eyes were filled with tears, and he sighed repeatedly, his sorrowful emotions almost tearing his heart apart.

That was his own daughter, and she even possessed the Star Destiny Bone. In the future, she was almost certain to become a Core Formation Realm strong Cultivator, and even had hopes of impacting the Dao Platform Realm.

However, because of this accident, she lost her life just like that. As her father, he was naturally extremely heartbroken.

Seeing this, many people immediately felt much more balanced when they thought of Lu Yichan’s talent.

Look, even a Prodigy with a Destiny Bone died, so what are their Juniors worth?

This is the big loss, alright. The deaths of other contestants are just a drop in the bucket.

“Brother Lu, the dead cannot be resurrected, so don’t be too sad…”

A City Lord stepped forward to comfort him, but before he could finish speaking, a blue light flashed, and two figures appeared before everyone.

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

What’s going on?

Someone is still alive?

Weren't they all killed by the Beast Emperor?

As the leader, Yun Qiying immediately stepped forward and asked, “Are you two contestants who participated in the League?”

Seeing the other party’s serious demeanor, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but secretly sigh: As expected of Sect Leader, she acts as if it’s real.

“Yes, we are from Great River City and participated in this League.”

“All the other contestants are dead, why are you two fine?”

“It’s like this…”

Lu Yichan recounted how she was framed by two villains, and everyone quickly understood the reason.

“As League personnel, they dared to harm other contestants! These two truly don’t put the rules of the competition in their eyes!”

“Beasts! Too beastly! The League has never had such a thing happen in so many sessions. The crimes they committed should be punished with extreme penalties!”

“Being killed so easily, it’s really too lenient for them.”

“Which city did those two beasts come from? Their Family’s responsibility must be investigated in this matter!”

Everyone spoke indignantly, denouncing the crimes of the two.

Lu Yichan replied, “One of them is named Wei Shang, from Thousand Mountain City, and the other’s name is unknown, presumably a teammate from the same city.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone’s gaze fell on the City Lord of Thousand Mountain City.

“Cough cough, Wei Shang’s teammate is named Cheng He. They dared to commit such evil acts against Miss Lu. This City Lord is also extremely indignant. After returning from this trip, I will definitely severely punish the Wei Family and the Cheng Family to give Young Miss an explanation.”

The City Lord of Thousand Mountain City coughed twice and promised.

Lu Yichan shook her head slightly, “Calamity does not extend to Family. Presumably, their relatives never expected them to be so vicious, and those two beasts are already dead, so let’s drop this matter.”

“Miss Lu is benevolent, then I will only warn them and not punish them.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a City Lord suddenly couldn't help but ask, “Wait, Miss Lu, you said that with your teammate’s strength alone, he killed two Condensing Core Realm Cultivators. May I ask how he did it?”