Chapter 909
This statement hit home.
All three—Bai Qingrou, Bai Qing Residence, and Luo Yanran—were stunned on the spot.
To have single-handedly killed an Elite Demon, the weight of such an achievement is not something anyone could misunderstand.
Bai Qing Residence immediately retorted, "Have you figured out the situation? He single-handedly killed an Elite Demon, such a preposterous claim, how dare you say that?"
"I recall he’s only at the Sixth Tier Foundation Establishment Stage, how could he accomplish what many geniuses at the Ninth Tier Foundation Establishment Stage couldn’t?"
Bai Qingrou also found it somewhat unbelievable, "Have you verified the authenticity of this matter?"
A few disciples of the Tianlan Sect responded bitterly, "Holy Maiden, we certainly verified it before coming to seek you!"
"Now the news of Qin Qi defeating an Elite Demon alone has spread completely outside."
"Various factions have already sent people to Holy Wood City to recruit this Qin Qi!"
"Moreover, Holy Wood City has even activated the city protection array, restricting all access. In our opinion, the city intends to use this time to stabilize Qin Qi thoroughly!"
Bai Qingrou trembled slightly.
Hearing this, even if she were dense, she would understand the reality of the situation.
Nonetheless, the idea of single-handedly killing an Elite Demon was too outrageous.
"Holy Maiden, this Qin Qi is originally from Tianqing City. Shouldn’t we quickly bring Qin Qi back? If other forces snatch him away and he gets tempted to join them, what will we do?"
"You must know, Qin Qi and our Tianqing City, as well as Tianlan Sect, don’t have any clear ties, at most just verbal cooperation agreements..."
Bai Qingrou’s brows furrowed, immediately realizing the gravity of the matter.
"He’s just at the Foundation Establishment Stage Sixth Tier, if he’s recruited away, let him be recruited away!"
"What could be the big deal?"
"Master, if you ask me, there’s no need to worry about this Qin Qi. The matter of him single-handedly killing an Elite Demon requires examination; maybe it’s just rumors from outside!"
Bai Qing Residence naturally couldn’t admit this internally, and he looked towards Bai Qingrou.
After all, he absolutely didn’t wish his master would go and appeal to Qin Qi in his presence!
Qin Qi is his enemy.
And Bai Qingrou is the most loving master one could have!
How could she recruit his enemy?
Bai Qingrou obviously noticed her disciple’s jealousy and hesitated internally.
The disciples of the Tianlan Sect didn’t notice these sentiments, began speaking anxiously, "Holy Maiden, don’t hesitate any longer. The time you delay might give other forces the chance to beat us to it!"
"If Qin Qi truly falls into another faction’s hands, our Tianqing City would lose a combat prowess extremely strong against Evil Demons for nothing!"
"Qin Qi originally belongs to our Tianqing City, we can’t just watch him being snatched away by others!"
Even without mentioning Qin Qi single-handedly killing an Elite Demon,
Qin Qi’s previous achievements on the Tianqing City battlefield were witnessed by everyone.
With Qin Qi on the battlefield, no doubt there stood a stabilizing force!
Bai Qingrou seemed to slip into deep thought.
She was also gradually understanding.
"This vile woman Feng Xiao Xiao seems intent on keeping Qin Qi in Holy Wood City, along with other factions!"
"No, if I don’t act, Qin Qi might genuinely be recruited away by these forces!"
She knew well that the only thing that might entice Qin Qi was Dual Cultivation.
But that didn’t mean Qin Qi would be loyally devoted to her!
Bai Qing Residence urgently cried, "Master!"
But Bai Qingrou brushed her sleeve, saying, "Enough, there’s no need to say anything more, I have my own measure!"
"Prepare yourselves, we’re heading to Holy Wood City now!"
With these words, the disciples of Tianlan Sect then smiled with joy.
"Yes, Holy Maiden!"
"Master!" Bai Qing Residence wanted to say more to persuade.
Currently, he is still healing his wounds, yet his master plans to recruit his enemy?
However, Bai Qingrou didn’t even glance at Bai Qing Residence, simply waved her hand and left directly.
At this moment, Bai Qing Residence’s hatred reached its peak.
"Qin Qi!!"
He attributed everything to Qin Qi.
...
Just like that, in the blink of an eye, a day passed.
By now, a day and a half had passed since Feng Xiao Xiao activated the city protection array.
Feng Xiao Xiao sat resting on a chair, and before long, Xu Yang rushed in, "Master, another group has arrived outside of Holy Wood City, and they explicitly stated they want to enter the city!"
"As before, say I’m in seclusion and send them away. Now that wars between factions could ignite at any time, how long could they linger here?" Feng Xiao Xiao breathed out lightly.
From the time Qin Qi left yesterday, half a day later, waves of people continuously arrived!
She already lost count of how many groups have come.
Xu Yang took a deep breath, "Master, the people coming this time are no ordinary folk, it’s not easy to send them away this time!"
"Oh? Who is it!" Feng Xiao Xiao inquired.
Xu Yang replied helplessly, "It’s Master Lei He!"
"What!"
Feng Xiao Xiao furrowed her brows, her expression tensing.
Of course, she knew who Master Lei He was, a powerful Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.
Soon she sighed, "It’s no surprise, Master Lei He is Wei Ling’Er’s master, Wei Ling’Er was in such a hurry to return, likely to report back!"
"Just unexpected that Master Lei He, Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse, would personally show up!"
"But even as a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse, if I claim to be in seclusion, surely he wouldn’t forcibly break into my array!"
The array can’t stop a Nascent Soul Stage expert, but entering without cause would be unreasonable.
Xu Yang smiled bitterly, "Master, the problem doesn’t lie there. Even if we delay and send them away, how long can we delay?"
"Ultimately, we must use this time to recruit Qin Qi under our command."
"If unable to recruit Qin Qi, are we to maintain the city protection array forever? With each day’s resource consumption from this array, you are aware!"
Feng Xiao Xiao understands the crux of the matter clearly.
If she can recruit Qin Qi, she wouldn’t fear other forces stepping in.
But the issue lies in her knowing how to recruit Qin Qi.
Yet, unable to face it...
After all, a female cultivator at the Core Formation Stage, using Dual Cultivation to recruit Qin Qi felt utterly disgraceful!
But she knew that the time available to her was running thin.
She must swiftly make a decisive move!