CHAPTER 176: CHAPTER 176: THE VIGILANCE OF QI YUANMING AND 3 OTHERS

This time exploring the cave mansion and seeking treasure, there were so many valuable things acquired that Xu Yi wasn’t in a hurry to do a detailed calculation of what he had gained, such as how many magical artifacts there were or how many elixirs.

He wanted to find a safe place to settle down before taking stock of his harvest.

As for this ancient palace complex, it was too vast to take away and could only be left here for the time being.

According to Lu Ping’s suggestion, if needed in the future, it could be used as a cave mansion.

For now, it couldn’t be taken away.

"After leaving the cave mansion, go straight back to the Cyan Mountain Sect."

Lu Ping straightforwardly gave the order: "There are a few things that are of use to the sect, and we need you to bring them back."

"The ability to obtain so many treasures this time is all thanks to the guidance of the patriarch. If the sect needs it, I am willing to sacrifice and offer the treasures for the development of the sect."

I didn’t help you in vain; it feels good to hear you say this.

Lu Ping smiled faintly and began paying attention to Lu Yuanshan’s situation, seeing Lu Yuanshan’s character icon on the system map.

The eldest son’s position was already at the Qingli Sea, less than ten miles from here.

In the past two days, Lu Ping often paid attention to Lu Yuanshan’s location and occasionally communicated with him, assisting Lu Yuanshan’s journey here to prevent him from getting lost along the way.

By this time, he should have arrived.

"Patriarch, we are leaving this cave mansion."

Observing Lu Yuanshan’s position for a moment and exchanging a few words with his eldest son through communication, at this time, Xu Yi’s respectful voice came over.

"Hmm, let’s head out first."

The restriction of the cave mansion had already been broken; Lu Yuanshan could enter directly, but Lu Ping still informed him to wait outside the cave mansion.

Xu Yi and the other three ventured out of the cave mansion cautiously, wary of the outside situation, afraid someone might have discovered the cave mansion and set up an ambush outside.

After examining the surroundings and seeing nothing unusual, the four of them silently breathed a sigh of relief.

But just when they relaxed for a moment, as they exited the cave mansion, a figure suddenly tread a sword over the sea from afar, speeding rapidly.

Almost in an instant, the figure approached the direction of the cave mansion.

The person approaching was none other than Lu Yuanshan.

"Foundation Establishment Cultivator?!"

As soon as he saw Lu Yuanshan flying on a sword, Qi Yuanming’s expression changed, and his heart became extremely tense.

The difference between Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Qi Cultivators was still very obvious.

Qi Cultivators couldn’t perform sword flight, but Foundation Establishment Cultivators could.

Seeing this posture, did they expose themselves and draw a Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s covetous eyes, intending to kill for treasure?

This is a disaster!

How could they possibly win?

Not only did Qi Yuanming’s face change dramatically, lamenting internally as he thought Lu Yuanshan was coming with murderous intent, but even Lin Qing’Er and Han He, upon catching a glimpse of Lu Yuanshan’s figure, were also startled.

Should they offer their treasures as a sacrifice, or should they simply flee?

Run, but could they outrun a Foundation Establishment Cultivator on a sword?

That’s not possible...

However, unlike the tense expressions of the three, Xu Yi initially also froze, wondering which cultivator was descending and what their intentions were. With the patriarch accompanying him, his life shouldn’t be in danger.

No need to panic.

When Lu Yuanshan drew closer, Xu Yi finally recognized him. Huh... why does this person look so familiar?

Lu... Lu Yuanshan?

Isn’t this the Sect Leader of our Cyan Mountain Sect?

Xu Yi felt incredulous. How did the Sect Leader know this place and come here? Could it be the patriarch summoned him?

While pondering whether to ask the patriarch, Lu Yuanshan landed, put away his flying sword, and stood handsomely in front of Xu Yi.

"Xu Yi."

After glancing at Xu Yi to confirm he was a sect disciple and not mistaken, Lu Yuanshan smiled gently.

"I was ordered to support you."

Ordered?

Could it really be the patriarch’s instruction?

Xu Yi opened his mouth.

Within the Cyan Mountain Sect, he was clear about how many members there were and who was the highest authority.

The only one who could command Lu Yuanshan was probably the patriarch.

Even though Lu Yuanshan didn’t explicitly say whose orders he followed, Xu Yi had already guessed in his heart.

"Greetings Sect Leader."

Returning to his senses, Xu Yi immediately performed a respectful salute. Seeing Lu Yuanshan here to support and accompanying him back to the Cyan Mountain Sect made him feel a lot more at ease.

While Xu Yi was paying his respects and calling him Sect Leader, Qi Yuanming and the other two on the side had somewhat odd expressions.

This person turned out to be the Sect Leader of the Cyan Mountain Sect...

For the Sect Leader to personally come and support disciples, is the Cyan Mountain Sect Sect Leader really that good?

Thinking about the Celestial Saint Palace, not to mention the Sect Leader, even sending an elder to support would be considered good.

However, this is not the time for envy; instead, they should consider whether the Cyan Mountain Sect Sect Leader might harbor murderous intent and slay them to seize treasures.

This is the question!

All three simultaneously had this thought and retreated a few steps.

(pQi Yuanming’s gaze turned towards Lu Yuanshan, who just so happened to be observing them, leading him to quickly squeeze out a smile.

"Junior disciple of the Celestial Saint Palace, Qi Yuanming."

He courteously said with a polite gesture, "Greetings, senior."

Following his lead, Han He and Lin Qing’Er also echoed him.

"Junior disciple of the Celestial Saint Palace, Lin Qing’Er."

"Junior disciple of the Celestial Saint Palace, Han He."

"Greetings, senior."

Their tone was very respectful, though their tense expressions were still evident and hard to conceal.

"Hmm."

Lu Yuanshan nodded, noticing the nervousness in Qi Yuanming and the others, and couldn’t help but chuckle internally at their caution.

"Are you very afraid of me?"

"No, no, how can that be, senior?"

Hearing this, Qi Yuanming forced another smile: "Junior simply sees senior has a remarkable bearing, akin to an immortal, hence feels respectful awe."

Hearing this, Lu Yuanshan lightly flicked his robe and approached Qi Yuanming and the others a few steps closer, prompting their complexions to change again as they subconsciously stepped back.

It was as if they were guarding against a wolf.

"Is this what you call respectful awe?"

Witnessing their reactions, which clearly feared he might suddenly attack, a gentle smile spread on Lu Yuanshan’s face.

"There is no need to fear. I came here today solely to support a sect disciple with no ill intent."

Saying this, Lu Yuanshan glanced at Xu Yi, and sensing Xu Yi’s cultivation aura, he added a remark.

"In the future, should Xu Yi find himself traveling and in need, it may well require you three to assist him."

"Of course, of course."

Qi Yuanming nodded repeatedly; his impression of Xu Yi was still quite positive; otherwise, he wouldn’t accompany him in exploring the cave mansion.

"Alright, enough chit-chat for now."

With that, Lu Yuanshan wasn’t one to over-indulge in words and called upon Xu Yi to leave.

"Three young friends, until we meet again."

In fact, he wanted to have more conversations, to learn more about Qi Yuanming and the group, and to further understand the Celestial Saint Palace.

The Celestial Saint Palace, as a major Immortal Sect in the Qi Kingdom, was a point of curiosity for Lu Yuanshan. He wouldn’t easily offend or kill disciples of the Celestial Saint Palace and bring trouble to the Cyan Mountain Sect.

However, Lu Ping was urging him.