"Thinking about it, there are less than ten days left until the agreed time with Qiu Diao. What I told Hu Hao before should have been sent back to the Blue Dragon Sect. It's time to set off."
As night approached, Qin Shi stood alone at the highest point of the Profound Peak, enjoying the magnificent feat of ruling the world. He let out a deep breath. The return that he had yearned for countless times was finally approaching, and his heart couldn't help but be a little agitated.
He clenched his fists and looked down at the rolling clouds. Suddenly, he heard a few clear footsteps. Turning around, he saw two beautiful figures flying up with the wind.
"Qiao 'er, Luosha?"
Qin Shi paused for a moment, then smiled faintly.
"How's the preparation?" Yu Luosha asked, dragging the three thousand waterfalls.
"Xue Xin's injuries have already recovered, and I've told her everything that needs to be said. She should be leaving for the Blue Dragon Sect tomorrow. When I meet up with Qiu Diao, it will be the day that I, Qin Shi, return." Qin Shi promised.
Yu Luosha bit the corner of her lips, feeling a bit empty in her heart. "Isn't there still a few days until January? Do you have to push yourself so hard?"
Smiling in relief, Qin Shi did not rush to reply. Instead, he indifferently gazed towards the clouds, and softly muttered to himself, "Did you know, a year ago, when I was only at the King Spirit realm, I was chased by the Burning Sky Sect like a stray dog, and they even caused the death of a girl who was very important to me. At that time, I swore in my heart that one day, I would definitely make the Burning Sky Sect pay with blood. To be honest, in this year, I've been woken up by nightmares countless times. There were several times when I couldn't help but want to kill my way back, and I wanted to risk my life to fight the Burning Sky Sect to the death."
"But after struggling for a few times, I held back in the end. Do you know why?"
Qin Shi sighed as he looked at the two of them. Amidst the silence, he said, "Because, at that time, even if I killed my way back, I would only be humiliated again. I wouldn't be able to take revenge. I might even let down the expectations of the girl who sacrificed her life for me. So, I knew that I had to endure."
In his mind, the image of her golden brown hair slowly floated past and Shi Lan's exquisite face could not be erased. Qin Shi ruthlessly clenched his fists. His slightly sharp fingertips pierced his palm and a few traces of blood flowed out. "And now, I finally don't have to endure anymore. I can finally take my revenge. How can I delay any longer?
I can't wait to fly to the Burning Sky Sect right now! "
The two girls trembled involuntarily. Looking at the usually gentle young man's ferocious and pained expression, they felt their hearts ache.
"In just one year, I have reached this position. I know that many people are not convinced, and many people are surprised."
Clenching his fists, Qin Shi's black eyes looked indifferently at the spiritual light flowing in his palms. He suddenly smiled and said, "But, I don't feel surprised. Because I know that my one year of hard work is worth this kind of return."
One year, yes, in this one year, Qin Shi had experienced too much. He had gone through countless life and death situations, fought countless times in front of the gates of hell, endured humiliation, and crawled his way to where he was today.
Looking at the young man's pale face suddenly squeezing out a bright smile, Xu Qiaoer's heart felt sour for no reason. She and Qin Shi had grown up together, and this young man had always taken care of her. Thinking back to what the Qin family had done to him all those years ago, abandoning him, humiliating him, mocking him, and even doing cruel and unjust things to his parents, he had never complained at all. He had shouldered the entire Qin family on his shoulders, desperately spreading his wings to protect everyone in the Qin family.
"Brother …"
The tip of Xu Qiaoer's nose turned sour, and her beautiful eyes turned slightly red.
Rubbing Xu Qiaoer's hair, Qin Shi indifferently interrupted, "What are you doing? In fact, I still like the original cold and elegant Qiao'er. Now that I'm learning from your Sister Yu, I'm not used to her being so pretentious."
"Who's pretentious?
Do you want big sister to tell you a bit?
Do you want a harem of three thousand? "Qin Shi's words immediately provoked Jade In The Book's dissatisfaction.
"Don't, I'm just joking around. Don't slap my face." Qin Shi's heart was filled with helplessness as he begged for mercy.
Looking at Qin Shi's deflated appearance, the two girls smiled and snuggled into Qin Shi's arms. Xu Qiaoer resisted the urge to speak.
Holding Xu Qiaoer, Qin Shi shifted his gaze to Yu Luocha and said in a low voice, "When I leave this time, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Qiao'er and the others. Once I'm done with my business, I'll immediately rush back."
"Alright, be careful. I've already told Sister Hua Ling about the Imperial Prison beyond the Great Wall. She promised that she'll go rescue them in a while."
Yu Luocha also felt uncomfortable, but she knew that at this time, she couldn't show it. Otherwise, it would only distract Qin Shi.
Nodding, Qin Shi let out a long sigh, "I hope we can find clues about the empire's second plan in those two documents."
"Let's not talk about clues for now. Let me ask you, what's with that Liu Tingting?"
Yu Luocha interrupted Qin Shi, holding a piece of leather paper in her hand. It was the name list that Qin Shi had given her. At the top of the list were Han Zai, Liu Feng, many of Liu Feng's subordinates, and Liu Tingting.
Qin Shi was stunned for a moment. A few familiar figures from the Imperial Prison beyond the Great Wall flashed through his mind, including the bewitching Liu Tingting. If it wasn't for her charm, it would be hard to say whether Qin Shi would have been able to escape successfully.
After all, he wasn't a match for two Cryptic Spirit realm generals at the time.
But now that Yu Luocha asked about it, he felt a little awkward. Liu Tingting had revealed her feelings for him, but he really didn't have the slightest bit of feelings for her. He just wanted to make up an excuse to fool her. But just as he was about to speak, Yu Luocha interrupted him, "Don't tell me that Liu Tingting is a man?"
"Eh …"
Scratching his head, Qin Shi really wanted to say that.
"What a playboy."
Looking at Qin Shi's awkward look, Yu Luocha rolled her eyes at him, feeling a little upset.
Shaking his head helplessly, Qin Shi said, "Alright, I've just figured out the relationship between you and Xue Xin. Even if you lend me more courage, I won't dare to flirt anymore."
Yu Luocha agreed with a pout. She also knew that in the Barren Continent, which overlord didn't have a harem?
Compared to them, at least Qin Shi still had a conscience and wasn't a fickle person. She was satisfied.
Whoosh!
As the three chatted peacefully, a red dress descended from the sky, cutting off the faint fog in the sky.
The red dress was undoubtedly Hua Ling. The three looked over at the same time, and Yu Luocha was the first to speak, "Sister Hua Ling?
Why are you here? "
There was no response. Hua Ling's beautiful eyes stared at Qin Shi, looking a little strange. Qin Shi exchanged a look with her and felt that something was wrong. He frowned and asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Hua Ling's expression changed. She had already heard that Shi Qin was Qin Shi. She said, "I heard from Luocha that you're going back to the northern region?"
Nodding, Qin Shi did not hide anything, "Yes, I have some personal grudges, and it's time to settle them. I should be leaving tomorrow. What's wrong?"
"There's something about the northern region, but I don't know if I should tell you," Hua Ling let out a long breath, feeling a little helpless.
"The northern region?"
The three murmured in surprise. Qin Shi did not dare to be careless, and he became nervous, "What is it?"
"My Mystical Palace has some influence in the other three regions. Just a while ago, I received news from the northern region that the Burning Sky Sect has declared war on the Qin Sect. Also, the Qin Sect's situation isn't looking good …"
Creak!
Clenching his fist, Qin Shi gritted his teeth.
He had some information about the Burning Sky Sect and the Qin Sect. Previously, it was just a small scale battle. Although the Qin Sect was not as strong as the Burning Sky Sect, they wouldn't be in any danger in the short term. But now that the Burning Sky Sect had declared war on the Burning Sky Sect, the Qin Sect was naturally not a match for them.
After being angry for a while, Qin Shi suddenly revealed a smile. His smile was abnormally frivolous, "Haha, hahaha, Luan Muhua, you finally can't hold it in anymore?"
"You still have the mood to laugh at a time like this?" Hua Ling was confused by Qin Shi.
"Of course I have to laugh. In the past, the Burning Sky Sect didn't even spare a glance at my Qin Sect. Now that they have declared war on the Burning Sky Sect, it proves that my Qin Sect has finally reached a level where Luan Muhua feels fear. Don't tell me that I shouldn't laugh?" Qin Shi brushed the dust off his face and said coldly.
Hua Ling was stunned. She felt helpless against Qin Shi's logic. She let out a long sigh, "There's news that Luan Muhua's strength has suddenly skyrocketed a few days ago. Furthermore, she even received the support of the empire. I advise you to be more cautious when you return."
Speaking up to here, Hua Ling's beautiful eyes shifted to Yu Luocha. She said helplessly, "If there's a need, I can lend my Mystical Palace to you."
Under the persuasion of Hua Ling, Qin Shi shook his head. A strange light flashed in his black eyes, "Hehe, if it was any other time, I definitely wouldn't be polite. But this time, I can't. This is a matter of my Qin Sect. Naturally, my Qin Sect has to settle it ourselves."
"Your Qin Sect will settle it yourself?
Now that the Qin Sect has been suppressed in the northern region, what's there to talk about? "Hua Ling snorted anxiously.
Shrugging his shoulders, Qin Shi smiled disapprovingly, "I have my own plan. Burning Sky Sect, just wait for my Qin Sect's revenge."
"Eh?"
Hua Ling frowned. At this moment, two figures suddenly descended from the sky. The two elders, Tai Qing and Chang Qing, landed in front of Hua Ling. They seemed a little anxious.
Hua Ling turned around to look at the two and asked, "What's going on?"
The two of them looked at Qin Shi strangely. Then, they said respectfully to Hua Ling, "Reporting to Palace Master, six hours ago, the Blue Dragon Sect announced its disbandment and changed its name to 'Qin Sect'!"
"What?"
Hua Ling frowned and shouted. Then, she glared at Qin Shi and suddenly said, "You're the one causing trouble?
So you already had a plan? "