The Qu River was shrouded in dense fog.

A large ship, hidden within the mist, broke through the river waves and moved forward slowly.

Qian San stood at the prow of the ship, his large sleeves waving in the wind, his expression reflective.

"Qian never imagined that in just a short few dozen days, Little Xie Mountain Master would complete the ascension from Grotto Heaven to the Yin God Realm."

"It was just luck."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head and said little else.

Parting from the Qu River.

Indeed, it was only a short few dozen days.

But in these few dozen days, death lurked at every turn, and with the slightest bit of bad luck, one could have easily died in the Li Kingdom.

"Qian is well aware of Little Xie Mountain Master's strength."

Although Qian San was a great master of the Yin God Eighteen Realms, he still maintained a respectful attitude at this moment.

This respect was a true and sincere expression, without a trace of pretense.

During this period.

The Purple Green Treasure Ship was docked by the Qu River.

Even though Qian San was not in the departing lands, he always kept an eye on the movements within the Li Kingdom. As the Book Tower Investigators started losing contact one after another around Qixia Mountain, he knew that Nalan Xuance had probably made a move against the Fan Yin Temple mission... Indeed, with martial law declared in Yuan Province and communication sealed from that day on, he had heard no more news about Xie Zhen.

He asked the Book Tower many times.

The Little National Master did not reveal the secrets of fate, but only asked him to wait on the ship.

Qian San didn't expect that upon their reunion, Xie Zhen would have already completed the ascension. Now, this Little Xie Mountain Master had a completely restrained aura, with the Life and Death Dao Rules clearly solidified into a state. If one used Primordial Energy to observe, one could even see a "golden radiance" sealing the acupoints, faintly shaping into a Martial Arts Divine Embryo.

This newly ascended and awe-inspiring aura of the Yin God was truly rare throughout history.

Qian San had long reached the Yin God Eighteen Realms.

Under normal circumstances, when facing a newly ascended practitioner at the Initial Stage of Yin God in a fight, at most within ten moves, he could defeat the opponent.

But he felt.

If he were to spar with the Little Xie Mountain Master before him, it would be considered good if he could gain the upper hand within ten moves.

This was only the very beginning of the Breakthrough...

If Xie Zhen were given more time to temper the Divine Embryo and forge the Tao Realm, who within the Yin God Territory could be his opponent?

"Worthy of being a hero from a young age."

Qian San couldn't help but exclaim once again: "It's no wonder the Little National Master entrusted you with the important task of 'Eastern Journey'."

"Manager Qian, you flatter me too much."

Xie Xuanyi changed the subject and looked towards the cabin of the large ship, asking: "Regardless, the diplomatic mission is considered complete... Where does the Book Tower plan to arrange 'him'?"

"The Treasure Ship will stop at the Jiangning Ferry."

Qian San smiled slightly, speaking softly: "The rest is not of my concern..."

Chu Guo's identity was special.

For his return to the country, the Book Tower made meticulous arrangements.

"Jiangning?"

Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows.

"That is the teacher's intention."

Qian San smiled and said: "Presumably after arriving at Jiangning, there will be others to meet him... The news of Little Xie Mountain Master's return to the country is of the highest level of confidentiality, with express instructions from the teacher that there must not be the slightest leak."

The Purple Green Treasure Ship remained docked within the dense fog of Qu River, not moving even half a step, and that was the reason.

Up until now, Qian San had taken on only this single task upon his return to the country.

He had not shown his face in front of anyone.

Xie Xuanyi fell into contemplation, and at that moment, coincidentally, the two tokens in his pouch resonated at the same time.

One Lotus Token, one Ruyi Order.

Xie Xuanyi pondered for a moment and chose to immerse his Divine Thought into the Ruyi Order first.

...

...

The dense fog over Qu River gradually transformed.

The mist was still there, but it now carried an added warmth.

Xie Xuanyi stepped into the Illusion of the Book Tower and saw that in front of the Green Jade Table, a pot of hot tea had already been prepared.

Chen Jingxuan had the same pale complexion as ever, but there was a bit less weariness in his eyes.

Regardless.

The mission in Li Kingdom was completed successfully, settling a troublesome matter.

"Congratulations."

Chen Jingxuan picked up the porcelain cup, using tea in place of wine, and said warmly: "Have you taken the Purple Green Treasure Ship? It wasn't easy to return alive from this trip."

"It was not easy indeed."

Xie Xuanyi lowered his gaze, twisted the tea cup slightly, and took a small sip: "I talked it over with Qian San, and you deliberately instructed him not to divulge my itinerary… What are you planning?"

Chen Jingxuan offered a faint smile, deliberately remaining silent.

"Is it because of Chu Guo?"

Xie Xuanyi frowned: "Are you worried that the Ren Shou Palace will become suspicious?"

"Indeed, it's because of Chu Guo."

Chen Jingxuan sighed and said: "This little fellow has suffered from an early age, and now, with the instability in Li Kingdom... the 'harmonious climate' of the Fangyuan Square won't last long, we must hurry to bring him to a peaceful place before the great chaos arises."

"Jiangning is not exactly a peaceful place."

Xie Xuanyi said deeply.

During his encounter with danger in Li Kingdom, half the credit went to the "Prince Jiangning".

"Naturally, Jiangning is not his final destination."

Chen Jingxuan spoke helplessly: "Even with me using the Roundness Instrument to hide the aura, such a huge Purple Green Treasure Ship might still attract attention... The ship stopping at Jiangning is not prepared for Chu Guo."

"If it's not prepared for Chu Guo, then it's prepared for me?"

Xie Xuanyi furrowed his brows.

"Xie Zhisu colluded with Da Li, intentionally revealing intelligence, leading to Nalan Xuance setting the trap at Qixia Mountain."

Chen Jingxuan did not deny or affirm, only speaking unhurriedly: "As an Aliased Prince of Chu Country, his actions disregard the greater good of family and country... How can the laws of Great Chu tolerate him?"

Xie Xuanyi was stunned for a moment.

"Don't forget, it was you who helped the Xie Family rise to prominence."

Chen Jingxuan spoke gently: "The Xie Family owes its current status to you. Even if you are no longer 'Xie Xuanyi', you have the right to take these things away."

"What you're saying is, after the Purple Green Treasure Ship docks at Jiangning..."

Xie Xuanyi tilted his head slightly, puzzled: "I should draw my sword and kill Xie Zhisu?"

Prince Jiangning, in his heart, was a man marked for death.

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