Chapter 606 - 483: Advancing on Hidden Dragon Stream

Chapter 606: Chapter 483: Advancing on Hidden Dragon Stream

"Sect Leader Lu," Master Cangfeng turned around, "regarding the change in Divine Flood Dragon Sect causing losses to your sect, I deeply apologize and will make compensation."

"Although I want to personally investigate the anomaly at Hidden Dragon Stream, with the looming battle in Dongping County, I can’t spare more forces and can only dispatch a division."

"Huaiyou reinforcements have started moving, Junle County seems to have anomalies too. On the main battlefield, I’ll ask Fairy Ye Xiao for support. This matter of Divine Flood Dragon Sect feels complicated. Could we invite Fairy Jingxia to assist? I’ll offer significant reward."

Lu Qian pondered briefly: "Our Elder Guh is in seclusion, not appropriate to disturb. Perhaps I should lead a few Foundation Establishment allies to assist first. If we fall short, inviting her later is not too late."

After years of development, though the relationships among the three sects have strengthened, intertwined with various benefits, mutually benefiting each other, they are no longer in a honeymoon phase of compromising and tolerance. There are often subtle nuances that require careful deliberation and prudence.

For example, in the Dongping County battle, from beginning to end, Master Cangfeng didn’t invite Yunshan Sect to join the fight. Since Lu Qian already had the credit for injuring Master Yaoming and creating a chance to advance, the distribution of spoils demands a significant portion, leaving no room for Yunshan Sect’s share.

Looking at the three sects today through Master Cangfeng’s eyes, Yunshan Sect not only has the formidable Golden Core Fairy Jingxia, Lu Qian’s extraordinary cultivation capable of injuring Golden Core Masters as an Array Cultivator, but also a group of formidable Foundation Establishment core members, and the renowned Yushan Battle Array.

Though lacking compared to Huanggen Sect’s Qi Cultivation elite, in overall strength, Yunshan Sect may well have surpassed Huanggen Sect.

In such circumstances, Master Cangfeng’s arrangement is not surprising.

So he prefers to deploy a division to advance on Hidden Dragon Stream, rather than directly inviting Yunshan Sect’s army for assistance, only wanting Elder Guh involved.

Lu Qian sees through these intricacies clearly. Therefore, in handling the Divine Flood Dragon Sect situation, he is cautious, avoiding careless involvement to prevent dissatisfaction.

Yet faced with Master Cangfeng’s request, to outsiders unaware, Lu Qian knows well enough. Elder Guh is in Ningzhou Danxia Sect, having visited once two years ago, unlikely to return within a few years.

Thus he proposes to go himself, investigating further. Today Yunshan Sect holds several trump cards, and Guh Niqiang’s absence won’t hinder displaying the Golden Core Sect’s power.

Since Lu Qian suggested this, Master Cangfeng agreed.

Thus, Lu Qian and Master Cangfeng agreed on the attack time for Hidden Dragon Stream, identified the contact for Mingyu Sword Sect, and then departed, returning to Minglong Mountain for preparation. ℴℴ𝘮

Master Cangfeng also began deploying a division to surround Hidden Dragon Stream.

Lu Qian and Xiao Tianci rode the Tunneling Armor Divine Decree, returning swiftly to Minglong Mountain.

By now, the full moon hung high, approaching midnight.

On Minglong Mountain, preparations for a banquet were completed, celebrating Jiang Qingfeng’s successful Foundation Establishment, and celebrating the full completion of the Yunshan disciples’ protection task.

But with the incident at Divine Flood Dragon Sect, the atmosphere was tense, and the banquet was halted.

"Divine Flood Dragon Sect isn’t our subordinate; their chaos relates little to us." Seeing his successfully established Foundation sister, feeling the cold spiritual pressure she couldn’t yet control, Lu Qian was delighted, saying decisively, "Hold the banquet, it’s a great joy, our sect deserves a celebration!"

Though they were apart for just two months, Jiang Qingfeng felt it was a long time, worrying daily about how Lu Qian fared without her management. She imagined without her, Lu Qian might not even match his outfits properly, her thoughts winding endlessly, causing Jiang Baitao’s rolling eyes.

"Oh, only now I realize that Sect Leader Senior Brother is a disabled person without arms or legs," Jiang Baitao said mockingly, "I wonder when we’ll have a nephew—will you care for the child, or your husband then?"

And she was playfully smacked by her elder sister.

After such light words, Jiang Qingfeng couldn’t help but wonder why after so many years, she hadn’t conceived a child?

Furthermore, when would she and her junior brother marry?

But proposing marriage—would it be inappropriate if she mentioned it herself? Moreover, her junior brother’s status now equates to a county leader, marriage is a significant event causing ripples, should it await a more opportune moment?

Perhaps, after conceiving a child?

There it returns again.

Finally seeing Lu Qian, her heart stirred with excitement, feeling many stories and emotions to share with her lover.

But amidst the urgent situation, Jiang Qingfeng worried: "Trouble at Divine Flood Dragon Sect caused loss of several disciples, Xianyou Sect Elder Liu sacrificed himself to rescue our disciples. Is celebrating now too untimely?"

Lu Qian shook his head: "Precisely in such times, things must stay normal. Our sect is no longer a Foundation Establishment Sect like before, it’s unthinkable to be alarmed by slight disturbances."

"Disciples lost will naturally be compensated to their families according to the rules. Soon they will be avenged."

"At Xianyou Sect, I already consoled them on Kongming Mountain on my way back. Later, I’ll let Little Yan represent us, bringing comfort and awards to visit, and will promote Elder Liu’s deeds as a model widely within our sect’s region. Xianyou Sect will be pleased."