When I grow up, I will marry my senior.

Inside the lava cave, Zhong Qing glanced at the Qilin on his arm.

This little fellow’s performance this time truly made people look at him with new eyes.

Not only did his strength greatly improve, but he also comprehended a new Divine Ability.

It could be said that he took off in one go.

He was truly looking forward to seeing how miraculous his newly comprehended Divine Ability would be.

As his thoughts drifted, Zhong Qing looked at the giant pit, which was now devoid of a single drop of magma solution.

Since the calamity of the strange fire had been dealt with, it was time to leave after accomplishing his mission.

Outside the cave!

As Qilin Xiao Hei devoured the strange fire and all the magma within the entire mountain, the flickering firelight above the volcano had disappeared.

Everyone’s eyes lit up slightly.

There was a mix of anticipation and nervousness in their hearts.

Under the watchful eyes of all, Zhong Qing’s figure stepped out from within the cave.

Zhou Tong immediately stepped forward and cautiously asked, “Senior, what about the matter of the strange fire?”

“From now on, you all will no longer suffer from the calamity of the strange fire!”

Zhong Qing’s casual words stirred endless waves in the hearts of everyone present.

Even though they had already sensed it beforehand, when the news came directly from Zhong Qing’s mouth and was confirmed, they still couldn’t help but feel a sense of disbelief.

That was a strange fire!

A wondrous item born of heaven and earth!

It had plagued the entire Wuliang Sect for tens of thousands of years, existing like a thorn in the heart of the entire Wuliang Sect, and it was the terrifying thing that had directly burned their Old Ancestor to Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

And just like that, it was subdued!

Even though they had known beforehand that Zhong Qing was extraordinary.

It was only at this moment that they realized he was far more extraordinary than they had imagined.

“Thank you, Senior, for taking action and saving the Wuliang Sect’s ten-thousand-year foundation!”

At this moment, all the Wuliang Sect Disciples present knelt down and bowed to Zhong Qing.

Their gratitude was evident.

The excitement in their hearts flowed with their blood, circulating throughout their bodies, as if every cell was cheering.

Zhong Qing’s actions not only preserved the Wuliang Sect’s ten-thousand-year foundation.

It also preserved the entire Wuliang Sect’s future.

If the strange fire were allowed to run rampant, it was foreseeable that the entire Wuliang Sect’s ten-thousand-year foundation would be damaged, inevitably causing great loss of Origin Qi, and the position of Liehai City’s overlord would also be shaken.

Even for a long time to come, the Wuliang Sect would probably have to hide in the shadows, licking its wounds, awaiting recovery to its Peak.

It could be said that Zhong Qing only seemed to have subdued a strange fire, but for the Wuliang Sect, it was undoubtedly a re-creation of kindness.

He not only saved them from a great disaster but also removed their thorn in the eye and flesh, ensuring that the Wuliang Sect would no longer have to worry about the strange fire calamity in the future.

At this time, Zhou Tong excitedly said, “Senior, your great kindness and virtue are beyond repayment!”

“If Senior lacks anything, please instruct us.”

“Our Wuliang Sect, even if we use the power of the entire Sect, will certainly try our best to fulfill Senior’s needs.”

This was the start of offering compensation.

However, Zhong Qing’s status was too extraordinary; not only was his own strength Heaven-Defying, but he was also the master of the Demon Palace.

His status was beyond words!

If they directly offered a specific amount of compensation, and it was too little, it might displease Zhong Qing.

So it was better to be generous and let Zhong Qing state his own needs.

They would do their best to satisfy him.

It had to be said that there was a reason Zhou Tong was able to lead the Sect to this point after the death of their Old Ancestor.

In any case, Zhong Qing was quite pleased with his attitude.

He was also not a greedy person.

While the strange fire might have been a disaster for the Wuliang Sect, for him, it was a rare treasure.

It allowed his mount, Qilin, to Breakthrough several great Realms in one go, and also allowed him to comprehend a Divine Ability talent.

Strictly speaking, this was a win-win situation.

He didn’t make any excessive demands either.

He only said, “If Sect Master Zhou is convenient, please prepare a boat for me now!”

“What, Senior, are you leaving now?”

As soon as Zhong Qing said this, everyone present was surprised.

They had originally thought that the compensation proposed by such an existence would be massive, perhaps even emptying out most of the Wuliang Sect’s foundation in one go.

They were also prepared for a huge expenditure.

But they never expected that Zhong Qing would only ask for a boat.

And from his words, he intended to leave now.

For a moment, everyone became a little unsettled.

“Senior has shown our Wuliang Sect kindness as if re-creating us; why not stay for a few more days?”

“So that our Wuliang Sect can properly express our gratitude.”

Facing the enthusiastic people trying to persuade him to stay, Zhong Qing smiled and shook his head.

With his hands clasped behind his back, he chuckled softly, “I’ve eaten, and I’ve rested my feet!”

“It’s time to leave!”

Seeing that Zhong Qing’s intention to leave was firm, the crowd dared not press him further.

The resolve of a strong practitioner who had cultivated to this Realm was beyond what ordinary people could achieve.

If they continued to try and persuade him, and it displeased Zhong Qing, it would be a loss greater than the gain.

“In that case, please Senior, delay for a moment; I will immediately order someone to prepare the boat!”

“I will personally see Senior off!”

Zhong Qing nodded, not refusing the other party’s goodwill.

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On the vast and magnificent sea!

Two boats were docked by the shore.

A boat, unlike ordinary vessels, was a Magical Artifact that could fly across the sea.

The time was early morning!

Zhong Qing, accompanied by the Wuliang Sect Master Zhou Tong and a group of high-ranking officials, boarded one of the boats.

On the shore, there were also people from Qingfeng Temple who came to see him off.

“Everyone, a thousand-mile journey must end with a farewell; please return!”

Zhong Qing took Mei onto the boat, which also had Wuliang Sect Disciples specially assigned to steer it.

After the boat started moving, Zhong Qing stood at the stern and addressed the people from Qingfeng Temple who were seeing him off.

Ou Zishu and the others on the shore bowed to Zhong Qing and said, “Senior, the sky is vast and the sea is wide. After today’s farewell, we do not know when we will meet again.”

“May Senior take care!”

Their farewell was not particularly sad. For Zhong Qing, they were merely passersby who met by chance, and their paths intersected due to Destiny.

If there was Destiny, they would meet again in the future.

On the shore, Ou Wenshu and his group looked at the boat that had already sailed far away, feeling a bit emotional.

“Senior not only saved our lives but also brought us an immense fortune.”

“This kindness, I fear we will never be able to repay in this lifetime!”

Tiger Mountain, who had always been strong-willed, also fell silent upon hearing this.

Although they had only spent a few days together.

Zhong Qing’s extraordinary nature made him feel like looking up at a towering mountain, unable to even see its Peak.

Such an existence, after all, belonged to a different world than them.

Perhaps the most helpless thing in life was this.

They wanted to repay his kindness but had no way!

Fo Shan and Liu Shan also seemed to have thought of this.

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

Only Nian Nian, with her adorable, gem-like big eyes, said, “Wanting to repay his kindness, isn’t that simple!”

“When I grow up, I’ll just marry Senior!”

These words instantly broke the solemn mood of the few people who were still feeling a bit heavy-hearted!

But they only smiled, simply thinking it was innocent childish talk.

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