Chapter 447 - 423: Zhang Chi Returns

Chapter 447: Chapter 423: Zhang Chi Returns

"Thank you, three Palace Masters, for saving us."

Qin Yushan and the others didn’t know if the three Palace Masters were telling the truth, but they didn’t dare question them and immediately expressed their gratitude.

"However, we won’t be attending the ceremony."

"That’s right. We don’t even know if Junior Martial Uncle Zhang would welcome us."

Following this, Qin Yushan and the others grew conflicted.

After all, they hadn’t been in contact with Zhang Chi for many years. They had no idea what his attitude toward them was now, so while they wanted to see him, they couldn’t help but feel anxious.

Furthermore, they were afraid of becoming hostages to the three Palace Masters. It would be terrible if the Palace Masters used them as Zhang Chi’s weakness to threaten him into doing things he didn’t want to do.

"You..."

The three Palace Masters were taken aback, their expressions turning sour.

They had saved these people specifically to befriend Zhang Chi. If these people were unwilling to go with them, wouldn’t all their efforts have been for nothing?

BOOM!

But at that very moment, the space nearby suddenly shattered, and an Immortal Mansion flew out from within.

Standing at the entrance of the Immortal Mansion were three Cultivators—two women and one man. Each one was an extraordinary figure with a commanding presence. They were none other than Zhang Chi, Qin Susu, and Lan Xuan.

"Big Brother, Second Sister, Brother Xiao... It’s been too long!" A smile spread across Zhang Chi’s face when he saw Qin Yushan and the others.

Qin Susu and Lan Xuan also nodded slightly, both in good spirits.

It turned out that Zhang Chi had already reached Divinity Transformation, and with the celebration still some time away, he had brought the two women to find his old friends.

They hadn’t seen each other in over two hundred years, and he had missed them dearly.

Besides, his Cultivation was higher now, he had the help of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, and he had left marks on them back then, so finding them was extremely easy.

More importantly, he had already divined that they might run into some trouble recently. Although the divination suggested they would escape danger unscathed, he still wasn’t completely at ease, so he had come directly.

"Third Brother..."

The Qin siblings were stunned at the sight, and then their eyes reddened. The others had the same reaction.

Only then did they realize they had been completely overthinking things.

Even after reaching Divinity Transformation, Zhang Chi hadn’t forgotten them.

And if they guessed correctly, Zhang Chi must have known they were in trouble to have rushed over so quickly.

This meant that even if the three Palace Masters and the Lin Family Ancestor hadn’t appeared, they still would have received Zhang Chi’s help.

Beyond their excitement, they were also incredibly happy for Zhang Chi. They could all sense that he was no longer the man he used to be; in all likelihood, he was now truly a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch.

"Haha, what’s wrong? Aren’t you happy to see me? Also, I divined that you would run into trouble recently. What exactly happened? I’m a Divinity Transformation Cultivator now, so don’t hesitate to tell me everything. With me here, no one can bully you!" Zhang Chi said with a laugh.

"There was a bit of trouble earlier, but it’s been resolved. We have the three Palace Masters to thank for that..."

Qin Yuyan took a deep breath to compose herself and then briefly recounted what had just happened.

Qin Yushan and the others added a few details, and soon Zhang Chi understood the full situation.

"That old bastard surnamed Lin was lucky he got here fast. Otherwise, I would’ve made sure that Lin Dong died a horrible death!"

As understanding dawned on Zhang Chi, his gaze turned icy.

"Third Brother, there’s no need for that. It’s all in the past, and we didn’t suffer any losses."

"Exactly! He didn’t even get a chance to make a move!"

Qin Yushan and the others were even more moved, and they were filled with an unprecedented sense of security.

However, they didn’t want Zhang Chi to stir up trouble, so they all quickly tried to dissuade him.

This was the Xingluo Sea, after all.

Moreover, the Lin Family Ancestor was a veteran Divinity Transformation expert. Normally, his Combat Power would certainly be greater.

"Hmph. It’s a good thing they didn’t get a chance to act. Otherwise, I would have killed that Lin Family Ancestor along with him!"

But Zhang Chi was still seething with anger.

After that, Qin Yushan and the others tried to persuade him a bit more and asked about what he had been up to. Only then did Zhang Chi’s anger subside, and he began to chat with them.

After a while, Zhang Chi finally turned to the three Palace Masters, who had been waiting patiently at the side, and expressed his thanks. "It’s been a while, Palace Masters. Thank you for your help this time."

After all, no matter how they had stood by and watched before, they had ultimately helped in the end.

If he had been any slower, Qin Yushan and the others might have truly been in peril.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Zhang, you’re too kind!"

"Indeed, it was a trivial matter. Besides, Qin Yushan is technically our disciple, and the others were once Cultivators under our Desert Divine Palace. Strictly speaking, we’re all on the same side. It was only natural to help!"

"That’s right. In fact, as long as you don’t blame us for not intervening sooner, Fellow Daoist Zhang, we’ll be content!"

The three Palace Masters quickly put on smiles and responded humbly.

Now that they had finally met Zhang Chi in person, they completely believed the rumors about him.

At the same time, they couldn’t help but place more importance on Qin Yushan and his group, and they even regretted not helping them sooner.

After all, the fact that Zhang Chi had come personally proved that Qin Yushan and the others were even more important to him than they had anticipated.

Following that, the two parties immediately engaged in a round of mutual flattery. The conversation didn’t end for a long time, and they even agreed to meet again in ten years. Only then did the three Palace Masters tactfully take their leave together.

"Are you willing to leave the Xingluo Sea with me?" Zhang Chi asked, turning his attention back to Qin Yushan and the others.

"Of course we are!"

The group of Cultivators nodded at once.

They had already established a foothold in the Xingluo Sea, but compared to following Zhang Chi to the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield to develop, they obviously preferred the latter. Not only would they have a true backer, but their prospects would be much brighter.

Even the many Qin Clan Members chimed in with their agreement, every one of them ecstatic.

’Heavens, I can’t believe Zhang Chi really reached Divinity Transformation!’

’Yeah, and he even came back for our Qin Family! Our family is going to prosper!’

’No wonder the two ancestors were unwilling to agree to the Lin Family’s demands. It turns out our Qin Family has no reason to fear them at all!’

’Exactly! Those three were all Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs, and they were so polite to Zhang Chi!’

At the same time, the Qin Clan Members were all buzzing with private transmissions, each one thrilled beyond words.

"Alright, then pack your things. We’ll leave immediately!" Zhang Chi wasn’t surprised and nodded with a smile.

"Wait. We can go, but leave the family behind. Let them stay here and develop on their own! As their ancestors, we have already done more than enough for the family. From now on, they’re on their own," Qin Yushan said suddenly.

"I agree. Their behavior earlier was too disappointing. Besides, there are definitely traitors among them. They must be severely punished before we leave!" Qin Yuyan added, nodding in agreement.

"No, please, Ancestors!"

"Yes, even if there are traitors, it’s only a few individuals! The rest of the clan is innocent!"

The faces of the Qin Family members changed drastically, and they began to plead desperately.

"Silence!"

But unfortunately, Qin Yushan and Qin Yuyan had already lost all faith in them. They barked a cold order, and the Qin Clan Members immediately fell silent, not daring to make a sound.

Afterward, the Qin siblings used their Magical Treasures, Secret Techniques, and powerful Divine Soul Perception to interrogate their clansmen.

Soon, they did indeed find several traitors. They acted according to their family law on the spot, killing the traitors with a wave of their hands.

The rest of the Qin Clan Members trembled at the sight, and no one dared to plead for mercy.

It was these very traitors who had leaked the identities of the Qin siblings, Xiao Yunhong, and the others to Lin Dong.

And that was undoubtedly a capital offense.

"Alright, we’re leaving. From now on, you’re on your own," Qin Yuyan said.

"That’s right. Although we won’t be here, you are still my, Qin Yushan’s, descendants. The people here in the Xingluo Sea will surely show you some consideration for my sake—or rather, for Third Brother’s sake. Whether or not you can seize that opportunity is up to you."

Qin Yushan added a few more words.

After that, the group quickly packed their belongings, entered the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, and followed Zhang Chi as he once again tore open space and traversed the void to depart.

SIGH!

"What a pity! I regret it so much!"

Only the Qin Family Cultivators were left behind, filled with immense regret.

Inside the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, Zhang Chi said with some surprise, "Big Brother, Second Sister, you were actually able to let them go!"

He hadn’t interfered at all, as it was the Qin Family’s internal affair.

Even so, he knew that this must have taken immense courage for the Qin siblings.

After all, when the Heaven-defying Alliance annihilated the Qin Family back then, the Qin siblings had been left with a deep regret.

It was because of this that Qin Yushan had married, had children, and spared no effort to build a new family.

And although Qin Yuyan had remained single, she had always helped Qin Yushan manage the family.

But now, the two of them had given it all up just like that.

"What choice did we have? We would have had to let go sooner or later. Even if this hadn’t happened, our Lifespans are running short. We couldn’t have protected them for much longer anyway!"

"That’s right. And it’s precisely because we’ve taken care of them too much over the years that they’ve turned out so useless. My brother built this family only to fulfill a wish. Now that it’s been achieved, it’s naturally time for us to leave."

Qin Yushan and Qin Yuyan sighed softly as they explained their thoughts.

"That makes sense!"

"True enough!"

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

"By the way, Third Brother, where are we going next? Are we returning to the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield?" Qin Yushan asked, changing the subject.

"First, we’re making a trip to the Great Abyss to see my master, my senior sister, and the others. We’ll head back after that," Zhang Chi replied, having already planned this out.

"We can go back directly? We don’t need help from those three Palace Masters?"

No one found this strange.

After all, they all knew that Zhang Chi was originally from the Great Abyss.

Xiao Yunhong was especially delighted, as were Qin Susu and Lan Xuan.

Apparently, none of them had expected Zhang Chi to return to the Great Abyss so suddenly.

Although they had chosen to stay outside back then, the Great Abyss was still their homeland. If possible, they would naturally want to go back and visit.

Xiao Yunhong, in particular, wanted to go back and see his father.

Although his father’s Lifespan had most likely run out, the Profound Yin Sect still had the Profound Ice God-Sealing Coffin, so he should still be able to see him.