Chapter 506 - 444: Return (Part 3)

Chapter 506: Chapter 444: Return (Part 3)

Lu Qian, understanding the situation, took the initiative to say that with the great enemy before them, he should hurry back to the mountain. Therefore, he did not linger at Liekong Mountain and, together with Shen Jialuo, set off directly for Lingsha City.

However, the Illusory Sound Treasure Conch and the Sword Talisman in Lingsha City had not been retrieved, making subsequent contact with Master Cangfeng much more straightforward.

As a result, the two once again flew for two and a half hours, covering over two thousand miles of mountains and rivers, returning to Lingsha City.

For Shen Jialuo, everything on this journey was incredibly novel.

She was actually very young and had been diligently cultivating in isolation. Having just recently reached Foundation Establishment, she hadn’t traveled far from Tieyuan County. Crossing Liangxiang County, entering north of Zhongming, the rich lands, flowing waterways, crisscrossing fields, and bustling towns—all were filled with vibrant scenes.

Yet, due to her cool and reserved nature, even if she found it quite interesting, she merely smiled and quietly observed.

Lu Qian was already wary of her motives and tried various ways to get her to talk. Thus, he guided Shen Jialuo with a warm demeanor, introducing many interesting things, which made this quiet fairy chuckle lightly, covering her mouth.

However, this only made Lu Qian even more uncertain.

Because Shen Jialuo appeared very natural, as if she was genuinely there to learn and serve as a liaison with no other burdens on her mind.

Her demeanor was so calm and relaxed. Otherwise, her ability to disguise and her temperament were astonishing, leaving no flaws even Lu Qian could discern.

Regardless, one must remain cautious.

As they passed by Shuangye Square, witnessing the bustling scene and the crowding cultivators, Shen Jialuo was even more astonished, for the first time taking the initiative to inquire about some business matters.

Lu Qian, not holding back, earnestly imparted his knowledge. In just a few words, Shen Jialuo’s eyes lit up, the ingenious examples leaving her deeply enlightened, her mind suddenly opened.

Continuing on, they passed the already destroyed Bichao Mountain and the towering Golden Dawn Peak, as Lu Qian simply narrated the stories that happened in those places. Shen Jialuo gazed around with beautiful, curious eyes, regretting that there wasn’t time for a more thorough understanding.

Finally, the expansive, shimmering Lingsha River appeared on the horizon. Beside a bend in the river stood a large octagonal city, quietly towering. The Five-Colored, radiant Grand Array emitted Golden Core level fluctuations, like an overturned jade bowl, guarding Lingsha City within.

A Golden Core Level Mountain Protection Grand Array and Third-Level Low-Tier Spiritual Vein—these are the same as our Huanggen Sect!

In Shen Jialuo’s surprised gaze, Lu Qian softly smiled and said, "Welcome to Lingsha City."

"To conceal our two families’ relationship, it is necessary to temporarily declare externally that you are a newly hired Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator of our sect. I hope Fairy Shen can forgive this."

Shen Jialuo gently nodded and agreed.

The Sect Leader had been away from the sect for over a month and finally returned. In Lingsha City, bells and chimes rang in unison, red flags unfurled, and disciples lined up on both sides, welcoming in unison.

In Lingsha City, five Foundation Establishment Escape Lights rose, all coming to greet them. Although they had received Lu Qian’s message beforehand, seeing Lu Qian brimming with energy and a rosy complexion at this moment, they were certainly pleased with the fruitful outcomes.

During this time, everyone was tense, worrying that the Xuanguang Sect might invade in force while Lu Qian was away, and they might not live up to their responsibilities. Now that the Sect Leader had finally returned, they could finally relax a great deal.

Lu Qian also took this opportunity to introduce Shen Jialuo to the elders, and everyone exchanged courtesies. Then the crowd surrounded Lu Qian as they headed toward the Yunshan Sect Council Hall.

Along the way, Jiang Qingfeng sneaked a glance at the graceful and elegant Shen Jialuo, lightly biting her red lips, taking a deep breath, and for the first time, in front of everyone, took Lu Qian’s arm.

She leaned close to Lu Qian’s ear, acting intimately, but her tone was very subtle: "Junior Brother, who exactly is this Fairy Shen Jialuo?"