Chapter 681 Vestiges and entrusted will (1)
"Hopefully a better fate than the one they left behind. As long as they are not reckless, arrogant, or lose heart, they may very well experience a boon from it.
Wu Shen even without expending too much effort will realize his fist intent. It's only a matter of time before he does so, and when he does, even if he doesn't reach the palace realm, his reaching the quasi-palace stage is a definite possibility which should give them enough capital to eke out a place in the territory of the Diamond Body Sect.
Elders Ling Qi and Xin Zephyr would also boost their abilities. The former is a top-tier orange-grade alchemist and healer. Any organization would be in a hurry to scoop him up even rank 3's.
As for Xin Zephyr.." Yang Qing paused as a sympathetic sigh escaped his lips.
"She's a skillful sword cultivator. She may have not unlocked her intent like Wu Shen, but her sword qi has been cultivated to the tip along with her sword sense, and her foundations as a tenth-stage core formation expert are firm.
If she can overcome this hurdle in one piece and regain her confidence, then she has a chance of a complete reformation and may end up finding her path to greater heights.." said Yang Qing.
Su Jinjing nodded her head in silence as she wore the same look Yang Qing was wearing. Xin Zephyr was standing at a precipice. One side was a golden paradise that held countless opportunities while the other was a dark abyss that hid countless dangers. It was up in there on which side Xin Zephyr would eventually fall on.
If she managed to overcome the mental blow she had suffered, then her will would be reformed and strengthened which brought no small amounts of benefits one of which was tempering their hearts which would likely bud with an embryonic Dao form as a result.
But if her despair swallowed her, then the best outcome was for her to stagnate at her current cultivation base, along with her abilities never being what they once were. For a sword cultivator, having an unstable heart made one's sword dull.?At worst, her despair will end up creating a mental and heart demon that will ravage her body from the inside, eventually leading to grave consequences such as qi deviation, regression, and or loss of her cultivation base, or worse she ends up losing her mind, rampaging and killing anything in sight.
Some reports of entire villages being slaughtered to the last man or some clan or sect getting fractured from the inside had been as a result of a cultivator who lost their mind to the frenzy brought on by the eruption of a volatile mental and heart demon.
This was why Ling Qi was surprised by the offer made by Wu Shen for both him and Xin Zephyr to join them as elders. The latter's state was evident to everyone present and if something very very wrong were to happen and she could not keep her mind in check, then the Flowing Fist Sect would be at risk.
"We can only wish them the best. We have already done all we can, the rest is up to them..." said Yang Qing as he ushered Ellie to fly back to the Deer Mountain Range.
Even without the presence of Ling Qi and Xin Zephyr, the atmosphere on the journey back was still relatively heavy as Su Jinjing and Yang Qing flew in silence, each lost in their thoughts.
"Jinjing, i'm okay.." said Yang Qing with a light smile on his face, and eyes closed.
He felt Su Jinjing throw secretive glances his way on the journey over. It wasn't hard to guess why considering the events that had transpired.
"Are you sure?" Su Jinjing worriedly asked with a piercing gaze trying to see through Yang Qing.
"I really am okay.." Yang Qing said with a comforting smile.
Su Jinjing focused her attention on Yang Qing's eyes. His eyes shone with pristine clarity reflecting the authenticity of his words. It was unwavering and unblemished hiding no lie in them.
After she confirmed that he was indeed telling the truth, Su Jinjing exhaled in relief as she said,
"That's good then.."
"Thank you Jinjing.." Yang Qing said as he gently patted her shoulder who smiled in return.
The atmosphere mellowed slightly and the flight back was relatively free with Yang Qing and Su Jinjing exchanging a few laughs and words as they made a game of the places they flew past.
It wasn't long before they reached the ravine that separated the unclaimed territory and the Deer Mountain Range.
Once they were a few hundred kilometers in the Deer Mountain Range, Yang Qing stood up.
"Jinjing, I'd like you to head back to the branch with Ellie. I'll try to search if there are any survivors by myself..." said Yang Qing.
When he saw the frown on Su Jinjing's face he hurriedly added,
"While Senior Ye Xun has likely scanned this place and ensured its safety we can't be completely sure of it. There are tonnes of crafty ways for those with nefarious intentions to hide themselves and their plans even from a seasoned expert like her, if the potential sacrifice in Deer Mountain Kingdom is anything to go by.
I can't risk you and Ellie being out here longer than is needed. For now at least.." Yang Qing said with an imploring tone.
"Fine.." Su Jinjing said with a defeated sigh as she ushered Ellie.
"Let's go, Ellie.."
"And boss make sure to take care of yourself.." she added as Ellie was flying away.
"I will.." Yang Qing said as he flashed and turned into a phantom fog disappearing into the clustered trees, heading in the direction of the graveyard torch.
Because of his yin-yang jade bones, his purple-grade art, and his affinity with nature, Yang Qing was able to conceal his aura effortlessly by blending it with his surroundings, and his sensory perception was even higher in such a setting.
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