186: What have you been doing?

Qin Tianxing glanced at the silent Sect Master, took a deep breath, and said to Daoist Yun Luo, "There is nothing to discuss regarding today's matter."

"It is absolutely impossible to hand these few Disciples over to you!"

As those words fell, Daoist Yun Luo's expression turned completely dark. He stared at Qin Tianxing and uttered the word "Good" three times in a row.

"Elder Qin certainly has backbone. I only hope your Sect doesn't regret today's decision in the future!"

After saying that, his figure flickered and instantly transformed into a streak of light as he departed. The Third Elder of the Yunhai Sect also gave a cold snort and followed closely behind.

As soon as the two left, the Grand Elder could no longer hold back. He stepped forward and roared in anger:

"Qin Tianxing! Look at what you've done!

They are just a few Disciples with little connection to the Sect. Is it worth offending the Haotian Sect and the Yunhai Sect for them? If the two great Sects join forces to pressure us, how will we establish ourselves in this Flame Continent in the future?"

Qin Tianxing slowly turned around and glanced at the Grand Elder with a calm gaze, not backing down in the slightest. "I am simply making the choice that is most beneficial for the Sect."

"You..." The Grand Elder was so choked up by these words that he couldn't speak.

Qin Tianxing focused his gaze on Qin Chen. "Sect Master, today's matter may seem like we've offended two great Sects, but if we've made the right choice, then in the future, let alone this small world of the Flame Continent, even in the star-studded Huangji Prefecture where experts are as numerous as trees in a forest, our Yin Shen Sect will surely have a place."

Qin Chen slowly raised his eyes, his gaze lingering on Qin Tianxing's face for a moment, but in the end, he only let out a soft sigh.

He turned and headed toward the main hall, leaving Grotto Peak.

Clearly, he was not satisfied with Qin Tianxing's handling of the situation just now, but he was unwilling to argue further at this time to avoid damaging the internal harmony of the Sect and causing unnecessary trouble.

Once the Sect Master and his group had left one after another, Wang Er immediately approached. His face was full of confusion as he asked in a low voice, "Boss, what exactly is going on?"

Qin Tianxing did not hide much. He briefly explained how the Haotian Sect and the Yunhai Sect had come to apply pressure, demanding the handover of Li Pingan and the other, and how he had chosen to refuse.

After hearing this, Wang Er immediately spat on the ground and couldn't help but curse, "A bunch of short-sighted fools! It's just a Haotian Sect and a Yunhai Sect, and they're already scared out of their wits? Once Senior Chen arrives, given the meager strength of the Haotian Sect and the Yunhai Sect, he'll kick them over one by one!"

At the thought of the methods Senior Chen had displayed in the Void Shattering Abyss, Wang Er still felt a lingering fear.

During their conversation, a Disciple hurriedly arrived on a flying sword to report: "Reporting to the Second Elder, there are four people outside the Sect who say they know you and have come specifically to visit. They request that you go out for a chat."

Upon hearing this, Qin Tianxing's eyes instantly lit up. Having a vague guess in his heart, he hurriedly said in a deep voice, "Did they mention their names?"

The Disciple shook his head and answered truthfully, "Reporting to the Second Elder, they did not mention their names."

"Then think carefully, did the four of them have any obvious characteristics?"

The Disciple said solemnly, "The leader is a Man in White Robes with an extraordinary aura. Besides him, there is a woman in a yellow dress, a woman in red, and..."

Before he could finish his words, he saw the Second Elder and Elder Wang turn into two afterimages, instantly disappearing from the spot... Outside the Yin Shen Sect!

Shu Shichan's peach-blossom eyes peeked here and there, her heart filled with wonder.

The sight of the rolling mountains like crouching tigers and the clouds flowing between the peaks made her click her tongue in amazement. Mu Wanqing's gaze fell upon the main peak that pierced into the clouds, also observing the Yin Shen Sect.

Only Xiao Lingxian's face was dim as she tightly pursed her delicate lips, looking as if she had not yet emerged from the shadow of the medicine testing.

"Revered Master, Revered Master! Is this our own Sect? I didn't expect it to be so grand."

A voice said softly with a hint of pride, "This Sect does look quite good. The pavilions and towers are built against the mountains, and the swirling mist gives it a bit of a fairyland appearance. However, it's still quite a bit inferior to our Dao Seeking Sect."

Shu Shichan was stunned for a moment and immediately ran to the Eldest Senior Sister to ask for information.

Just then, two figures sped out from within the Sect like the wind, stopping in front of the four in an instant. It was the hurriedly arriving Qin Tianxing and Wang Er.

"Brother Chen, I've finally seen you!"

Chen Xuan also responded with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the mountain gate of the Yin Shen Sect as he praised sincerely, "Your Sect is indeed incredibly grand. Nestled against the mountains and by the water, with Spiritual Qi swirling around, it is truly a precious land for cultivation. I must thank Fellow Daoist Qin for taking care of my two Disciples during this time."

Qin Tianxing hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Brother Chen, saying that is too formal. Taking care of the two young friends was only my duty."

After saying that, his gaze swept over the three people with Chen Xuan.

When his sight fell upon the incomparably beautiful Shu Shichan, his pupils shrank slightly.

In the depths of his eyes, faint gold patterns quietly spread. At this moment, Qin Tianxing's breathing suddenly hitched.

Behind Shu Shichan, a phantom-like Golden Crow faintly rose! The Golden Crow's wings spanned about a zhang, every feather shimmering with a glaze-like luster, its body wrapped in scorching golden flames. Even as a mere phantom, it emitted a majesty that looked down upon the world.

Fortunately, it wasn't the first time he had seen such overwhelming Luck. Qin Tianxing deactivated his Gold Vein Qi-Gazing Eyes and smiled, "Brother Chen, who is this lady?"

"She Call Shu Shichan, she is a new young Disciple I took in after coming to this Profound Realm. She has a rather lively personality."

Shu Shichan immediately stepped forward obediently, cupped her hands toward Qin Tianxing, and said softly, "Greetings, Senior Qin."

Qin Tianxing responded politely, feeling amazed in his heart. Why had he been in this Flame Continent for so many years and never encountered such a favored child of heaven?

Even without looking at that overwhelming Luck, based on her appearance alone, she should logically be a Disciple that various Cultivators would fight over. Unless she had stayed in her quarters for years and hadn't been discovered. Could it be that meeting these people was also due to Godfather's Luck?

After a few simple pleasantries, Qin Tianxing stepped aside and made a "please" gesture, leading Chen Xuan's group toward Grotto Peak.

Chen Xuan first went to see Li Pingan and Xie Xingchen, who were currently cultivating.

Standing beside Chen Xuan, Shu Shichan's gaze quietly swept over the two Senior Brothers, silently and inconspicuously adding the two of them to her medicine testing list.

It would probably be quite difficult to get the Eldest Senior Sister and the Fourth Senior Sister to test medicine again.

Oh... right, Revered Master hasn't tried it yet. I wonder if there will be a chance.

Next, they followed Qin Tianxing and Wang Er to a quiet cliffside where the clouds were ethereal and the scenery was beautiful.

Qin Tianxing made no mention of the previous pressure from the Haotian Sect and the Yunhai Sect, as if that storm had never happened.

He turned and instructed Wang Er, "Go to the storehouse and get a few jars of divine saliva wine. It's rare for Brother Chen to visit, so we must let him have a good taste of our Yin Shen Sect's treasure." Wang Er immediately replied, "Alright!" and hurried away.

Qi Yue, having heard that the Sect Master had arrived, also immediately came to pay her respects.

"Qi Yue pays respects to the Sect Master."

After performing her salutation, her gaze involuntarily fell upon the incomparably beautiful Shu Shichan, and she was instantly stunned.

This woman's beauty was soul-stirring, her temperament ethereal and spirited. There was a hint of playfulness in her eyes, yet she did not lack gentleness. Even for someone like Qi Yue, who was regarded by countless Cultivators in the Central Continent as a Heavenly Immortal Dao Companion, she couldn't help but take a few extra looks.

Could this person be a Dao Companion that the Sect Master found? Only such beauty could be worthy of a person like the Sect Master, who was like a Banished Immortal.

Immediately after, she saw Xiao Lingxian, whose face was full of sorrow.