Chapter 870 - 680: Tiger Whale Demon Emperor
Lin Yueying is nominally his registered disciple, but in reality, she is more like an adopted daughter whom Qin Yuehan keeps by his side.
That year, when he took her in, it was somewhat out of respect for his old friend Scholar Qianzhu, a moment of soft-heartedness, wanting to continue his lineage.
Now thinking back, it’s understandable that this girl doesn’t like living with the Lin Family at Wo Hu Mountain.
Such a remote place, lacking in wealth, companions, techniques, and land; it’s normal for her not to be accustomed to it.
It just so happens that Qin Yuehan needs reliable hands to manage Starlight Island.
Moreover, with the title "Registered Disciple of True Master Profound Ice from the Cyan Cloud Sect," the Lin Family at Wo Hu Mountain is enough to deter surrounding forces, ensuring stability.
Indeed, back at the Cold Ice Cave, during the family feast, Lin Yueying couldn’t help but complain when talking about her days with the Lin Family at Wo Hu Mountain.
The place is too remote.
Aside from a few elderly Foundation Establishment elders, there are only numerous Qi Cultivation Realm clan members.
She doesn’t even have a peer to talk with, which makes it unbearably boring.
Upon hearing that her master and mistress were to hold a bonding ceremony, she immediately returned to see if she could help.
"Since you’re back, stay by your mistress’s side and learn to do things properly."
Shen Xuan said calmly.
This implicitly allowed her to reside long-term at the Cold Ice Cave.
"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Mistress!"
Lin Yueying beamed instantly, skillfully serving dishes and pouring wine for the two, diligent and attentive.
Shi Yufeng, who was watching from the side, couldn’t help but feel a bit resentful in her heart.
These trivial tasks were her usual duties.
But she also understood that although she and her brother were also registered disciples of True Master Profound Ice, they were far less intimate compared to Lin Yueying.
"Yulong, Yufeng."
Suddenly Shen Xuan spoke.
Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng exchanged a glance and quickly stood up.
"You two may graduate now."
Upon hearing this, the siblings knelt down together.
"No need to overthink it."
Shen Xuan took out two Jade Scrolls and handed them to them respectively.
"This is the inheritance of Tier Three Water Technique Refining. If you have any doubts in the future, you may consult Alchemist Li."
"Thank you, Master!" The two received the Jade Scrolls and bowed respectfully.
Originally part of True Master Chong Xu’s tribe, they couldn’t stay on Starlight Island to serve Shen Xuan for long.
It was an exchange of interests from the start.
Now Shen Xuan gifting the inheritance and allowing them to graduate was considered a good parting.
The siblings had practiced the Alchemy Dao on Starlight Island for twenty years, and now both had become Tier Two Upper Grade Water Technique Alchemists.
It was time for them to return and serve their family.
Of course, they planned to leave the island only after their master and mistress had completed the marriage bonding ceremony.
...
That evening.
Shen Xuan transformed into the Divine Dragon of Profound Ice, freely roaming the azure East Sea.
He arrived at the sea area frequented by the Tiger Whale Demon King, taking out the tiger fin piece previously gifted by Jing Sihai and injected it with Spiritual Power.
Indeed, after several breaths, he faintly sensed their location.
Riding a cloud mist, Shen Xuan went straight towards it.
Soon, in an underwater canyon filled with coral and reefs, he saw those colossal silhouettes.
"True Master Profound Ice!"
The leader Jing Sihai recognized him, this time properly addressing his title, his voice resonating through the seawater with a thunderous echo.
"I wish to meet with your clan’s ancestor, I have an important matter to discuss."
Shen Xuan got straight to the point.
Without hesitation, Jing Sihai focused and conveyed his message.
Soon, his massive head turned towards Shen Xuan, revealing a human-like smile: "The ancestor agreed. I will guide the True Master there."
"Much appreciated."
They left the whale pod, quickly swimming towards the deep sea.
The sea currents surged, the light dimmed, and the aura of the surrounding sea beasts grew increasingly powerful.
An hour later.
They reached a gigantic reef.
At the top of the reef sat a large man with deep blue skin and dark golden eyes.
His aura was as heavy as a mountain, his demonic energy overflowing, even more formidable than the Great Strength Ape King Shen Xuan had previously encountered.
Shen Xuan’s heart tightened.
It’s true that the Sea Race is stronger than the Demon Race.
They’re larger, more powerful, most are innately capable of controlling water currents.
In this boundless East Sea, a Human Race Nascent Soul True Monarch would find it difficult to defeat a Sea Race of the same rank without a special Spiritual Treasure.
"Human Race Divine Power Realm Body Refining Master Shen Xuan greets the Tiger Whale Emperor."
Shen Xuan stepped forward, cupping his fists according to the ceremony.
The Tiger Whale Emperor slowly opened his eyes, his dark golden pupils revealed no emotion.
"True Master Profound Ice, what brings you to seek me?"
The tone was flat, no pleasure or anger.
Shen Xuan smiled and said, "I, Shen, will soon host a bonding ceremony, and have specially come to the East Sea to personally invite Fellow Daoist Whale Emperor to witness the ceremony."
The Tiger Whale Emperor rolled his odd eyes, directly refusing: "No! Our Sea Race never sets foot on land. We don’t have a habit of participating in your Human Race’s elaborate ceremonies."