Chapter 870
Qin Qi nodded in response, "I have no problem, when do we set off?"
Yuan Tianqing and Bai Qingrou exchanged glances.
Then Bai Qingrou spoke, "Time is of the essence, let’s go now."
After speaking, Bai Qingrou led Yuan Tianqing and Qin Qi straight to the city wall.
Standing on the city wall, looking out, Qin Qi couldn’t help but gasp.
The walls of Tianqing City were over 300 meters high.
Yet even so, those Evil Demons, like madmen, were gathering beneath the wall, attempting to breach it and invade the city.
Fortunately, there was the array to fortify.
A good number of cultivators were gathered, effectively intercepting the frenzied assaults of the Evil Demons.
But from the naked eye, it was easy to judge that vast numbers of Evil Demons were still pouring into the array.
If the array isn’t quickly estimated to expand, humans can only defend the city inside, and the eventual capture by Evil Demons is just a matter of time.
At this time, several figures also arrived at the city wall.
Qin Qi looked carefully and found three newcomers.
Among them, the leader was a young man in his twenties, about the same age as Bai Qingrou. His cultivation had surprisingly reached Tier Eight Foundation Establishment.
The other two, a man and a woman, had slightly lower cultivation but still higher than Qin Qi, reaching Tier Six Foundation Establishment.
Qin Qi couldn’t help but say, "These three..."
Bai Qingrou slightly opened her red lips, "The task of planting flags is not a trivial matter; relying on your own strength alone would be insufficient!"
"These three have been selected carefully from Tianqing City, young cultivators with some restraining effect on Evil Demons."
"Forming a team of four will give you a better chance of completing the task!"
Qin Qi listened but did not refuse.
However, the young Tier Seven Foundation cultivator spoke slowly, "Holy Maiden, from what I see, the task of planting flags can be completed by the three of us."
"I don’t understand why you must arrange for a Tier Five kid to join. Moreover, this kid seems not to be a disciple of our Tianlan Sect."
"The task of planting flags is critical; if he disrupts the plan, it could lead to a grave mistake!"
Bai Qingrou spoke, "Wu Hao, don’t underestimate Qin Qi; although he’s only Tier Five Foundation Establishment, he has extremely effective methods against Evil Demons."
"With his help, no doubt he can significantly contribute to the battle ahead!"
Seeing Bai Qingrou speak at this point, Wu Hao naturally couldn’t say much.
He could only disdainfully glance at Qin Qi and then said, "Since the Holy Maiden recommends him, the junior won’t argue."
"Time is of the essence, let’s set off now!"
Yuan Tianqing and Bai Qingrou nodded in agreement.
Bai Qingrou instructed, "Qin Qi, you follow Wu Hao next. He will tell you what to do next!"
Qin Qi did not refuse and followed Wu Hao closely.
Wu Hao clearly had issues with Qin Qi, and before setting off, he coldly said, "Kid, when the task starts, don’t voice any opinions or make any unnecessary actions."
"Follow my orders; if tasks fail due to your personal reasons, you will bear the responsibility!"
Qin Qi didn’t care much for Wu Hao.
However, considering the task’s completion, he could only endure.
Quickly, the four left.
Watching Qin Qi’s departure direction.
Bai Qingrou and Yuan Tianqing both looked a little worried.
Only Bai Qingrou showed a cold smile at the corner of their mouth.
"Qin Qi, ah, Qin Qi, now that you’re going, don’t return. Forever be buried on the battlefield outside Tianqing City!"
He silently thought.
And Qin Qi’s group of four quietly departed Tianqing City, heading straight for the flag-planting task target.
Even though Wu Hao and the others had planned the route, taking shortcuts on the way.
But the Evil Demons attacked on a large scale, even with shortcuts, they could still sense sporadic Evil Demons appearing.
Fortunately, the four had some talents in concealment.
These scattered Evil Demons did not detect the group’s presence!
Along the way, Qin Qi also learned the names and identities of the others.
The three were direct disciples of Tianlan Sect, similar to Bai Qingrou, though their masters were not Bai Qingrou.
But it was easy to judge these three as elite disciples within Tianlan Sect.
Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that the only female disciple is called Ming Lan!
Her appearance is quite beautiful, though not as remarkably stunning as Wenren Xiaoxian, Zuo Qingyue, or Luo Yanran, but still a lovely beauty.
This Wu Hao seemed to have a fondness toward Ming Lan, often showing eagerness and protectiveness along the way!
But Qin Qi started pondering when he heard Ming Lan’s name, "Ming?"
He couldn’t resist asking, "Miss Ming!"
Ming Lan turned to look at Qin Qi, perhaps because of Wu Hao’s disdain for Qin Qi.
She wasn’t overly warm, simply replied indifferently, "Junior Brother Qin, what’s the matter?"
"Nothing much, I just wanted to ask Miss Ming, are there many people with the surname Ming in the Secret Realm?" Qin Qi asked.
Wu Hao, standing by, watching Qin Qi converse with Ming Lan.
Obviously wasn’t happy.
He snorted coldly, "Kid, you seem truly inexperienced. Haven’t you heard of the renowned Ming Family in the Secret Realm?"
He appeared notably hostile.
Assuming Qin Qi, like him, sought to curry favor with Ming Lan.
After all, the Ming Family in the Secret Realm is among the top strong clans.
And Ming Lan is a distinguished jewel within the Ming Family!
Qin Qi listened, already establishing a preliminary assessment.
"It seems this Ming Family is possibly the main family Ming Hu spoke of."
Qin Qi silently deliberated, "For precise judgment, perhaps I need to find another opportunity to inquire further!"
Just while pondering!
Suddenly, Qin Qi’s eyebrows twitched, sensing something faintly.
"Everyone, be vigilant!"
Wu Hao expanded his divine sense to probe, coldly saying, "Kid, what’s with the alarm? Of all present, who doesn’t surpass your strength, we didn’t sense anything, you pretending..."
Before finishing his words.
Wu Hao froze.
Because there indeed were several Evil Demons accurately heading toward them.
This scene made Ming Lan and the disciple beside her slightly surprised, thinking more highly of Qin Qi.
"He, though only Tier Five, reacts quicker than us? Does this mean, his divine sense surpasses ours?"
Their cultivation all exceeded Qin Qi’s!