114: Meeting gift

As soon as the words fell, the air suddenly froze.

Several high-level experts of the Zixia Holy Land immediately cursed:

"That idiot Ling Chen! Is he tired of living? Who gave him the guts to actually go and attempt an ambush?"

"Son of a bitch, that trash can die for all I care, but now he's dragging the Sect down with him."

"It must have been that bitch Yang Jingyuan's idea. She's good for nothing but failing!"

Even Pan Wentian was momentarily stunned, then took a deep breath. "Seniors, can we settle this peacefully?"

Sun Tian urged, "Stop dawdling. Boss is still waiting for us to report back."

"Seniors..." Pan Wentian's voice had just started.

Everyone felt a suffocating pressure surging toward them.

"Bang—!"

A loud bang erupted, and several high-level members of Zixia Holy Land witnessed a scene that shook their Divine Souls. The Sect Master, at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, was actually slapped into a mist of blood by a single palm.

His entire being, along with his Nascent Soul and Divine Soul, was instantly obliterated.

He couldn't be any more dead.

The thick scent of blood blew in the wind and dispersed, constantly stimulating everyone's nerves.

In the past, they had only heard that the Mysterious Realm Emissaries were not to be trifled with, but few had seen them take action with their own eyes. More often, they inferred this from the humble attitude the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion showed toward them.

Now that they saw it for themselves, they finally understood why the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion had such an attitude.

After working hard at cultivation for most of their lives, how were they any different from ants in the eyes of a true expert?

The tens of thousands of Holy Land Disciples below looked up at this scene, their shock beyond words.

Two men had suddenly appeared, not only easily breaking through the Holy Land's grand protection array, but when the Sect Master and Elders went to face them, they were slapped to death... What kind of situation was this?

"Wha... what just happened? Are my eyes playing tricks on me?"

"The... the Sect Master, how... how was he slapped into a mist of blood? It's not like smashing a watermelon at the foot of the mountain."

"Wha... what is the background of these two? Why would the Sect provoke such experts? Is our Zixia Holy Land going to be wiped out today?"

"Good riddance! That son of a bitch deserved to die!"

After a brief moment of daze, half of the Zixia Holy Land Disciples began to stir, fleeing in all directions like a flock of birds startled by a flying stone.

Sun Yun glanced at the scene below and ignored it.

That Senior said not to kill the innocent, so they would just kill everyone at the Nascent Soul Realm and above.

Another loud bang erupted, and the remaining Elders of Zixia Holy Land were not spared; all were turned into a mist of blood that filled the air, still carrying a hint of warmth.

The remaining Disciples below were completely numb; some even wet themselves on the spot and fainted.

When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter—it was exactly like that!

"Boom—!"

An Elder who had just broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm had only flown thirty meters out of the Sect when he was slammed into the ground with a 'boom.' It was as if he were being crushed by a mountain until he stopped breathing.

The other Cultivators were all terrified by this sight.

If even Nascent Soul Stage Experts were like this, what about them, the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment Cultivators... Wait, they were actually fine? For real?!

After several Nascent Souls died in succession, those with quick wits understood: these two looked down on them and wouldn't kill them because their Realms were too low.

Many Cultivators were grateful for the first time that their Comprehension Ability was poor, allowing them to keep their lives... Wanbao City!

Chen Xuan didn't walk very fast along the way, but unfortunately, he didn't encounter any other acquaintances besides the enthusiastic Fellow Daoists from Zixia Holy Land.

As soon as he returned to the inn, Qi Yue, with her graceful, tall figure and cold, outstanding temperament, came out to greet him: "Sect Master! I wonder if there were any gains from this trip to Heavenly Secret Pavilion?"

She had just glanced at Chen Xuan when her gaze was quickly drawn to Qin Tianxing and the other person.

Wait... aren't these the Mysterious Realm Emissaries? Why are the two of them with the Sect Master?

Chen Xuan nodded slightly and said calmly, "There were some gains, but in other areas."

Qi Yue gave a soft "mm" and asked no further.

Led by Qi Yue, Chen Xuan and his party walked into a private room in the inn, and he then instructed Xie Xingyao to brew tea for the guests.

Qin Tianxing got straight to the point: "Brother Chen, I wonder where your esteemed Disciples are?"

He was already impatient to give gifts and build a relationship. Wang Er sat to the side, looking at this unfamiliar boss in silence.

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "They should still be in seclusion trying to break through the Golden Core Bottleneck. I'll have Qi Yue call them over now."

A moment later, the Yellow-Skirts Girl arrived in the room.

Qin Tianxing took a brief look at the girl with delicate features and picturesque eyes, a flash of amazement in his eyes.

He wasn't amazed by the girl's Luck, but rather by her appearance. His Golden-Patterned Qi-Observing Eye had been injured after glancing at Chen Xuan and had not yet recovered. He estimated it would take another two days of rest.

With such beauty, if she were in the Profound Realm, who knows how many Cultivators would view her as their ideal Fairy Dao Companion from afar.

Mu Wanqing glanced at the two and bowed gracefully, saying, "Disciple Mu Wanqing greets Revered Master and the two Seniors."

The upbringing of a young lady from a prestigious family was on full display at this moment.

Qin Tianxing smiled and praised, "As expected of Brother Chen's esteemed Disciple, she truly lives up to her reputation!"

"In all my years in the Profound Realm, I have seen many female Cultivators with exceptional talent and outstanding looks, but someone like Miss Wanqing, who possesses both devastating beauty and the gentle temperament of a noble lady, is rare indeed."

Having said that, he glanced at Wang Er beside him.

With just that one look, his little brother Wang Er understood instantly and followed up exaggeratedly, "Ah, yes, yes, yes! A Prodigy like Miss Wanqing, even in the Profound Realm, would surely attract the admiration of countless Cultivators."

Mu Wanqing was slightly surprised to hear this. Before entering, Qi Yue had specifically reminded her that the two in the room were distinguished guests from the Profound Realm. Although she didn't know what the Profound Realm was, anyone treated so solemnly by Elder Qi Yue was surely not simple.

And yet, I just gave a bow and I'm already being praised to the heavens?

Could this be the way people in the Profound Realm greet each other?!

With a casual wave of his hand, a Jade Slip glowing with a faint golden light flew out of Qin Tianxing's sleeve, surrounded by a soft radiance.

He explained, assuming the air of an Elder, "I left in a hurry this time and didn't prepare much of a meeting gift."

"This 'Flowing Cloud Mist Step Art' is an Earth-rank High-grade Divine Ability. Once Cultivated, it not only significantly increases movement speed but also allows one to use the power of clouds and mist to hide their form in battle. It will be of great benefit to your future Cultivation, so I give it to you."

Qin Tianxing thought the girl would immediately show an excited expression and accept it impatiently.

After all, an Earth-rank High-grade Divine Ability is something that even the prodigies of those Holy Lands would covet.

However, the Yellow-Skirts Girl just blinked her watery almond eyes and declined with a look of confusion:

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but my Aptitude is shallow, and I haven't even stabilized my current Cultivation yet. Accepting an Earth-rank Divine Ability so rashly might be difficult to digest and could instead hinder my progress.

"Furthermore, I am currently focused on Cultivating under my Revered Master and do not dare to be distracted by other things. I hope Senior will take back this generous gift."

As these words were spoken, not only was Qin Tianxing stunned, but even Wang Er beside him showed a look of surprise.

This is an Earth-rank High-grade Divine Ability... This girl actually rejected it just like that?

Qin Tianxing couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure you won't reconsider?"