Free Web NovelChapter 288: Meeting Xiaoxing Again and Leaving the Devil Sea Region
As Tang Yin was immersed in his thoughts, his attention was suddenly drawn to the east. He could feel a familiar aura coming from that direction.
’Starfall Queen, Xiaoxing. She must have noticed the abnormal fluctuations from the Tribulation Dragon and came to check it out.’
By now, all of the dark clouds had receded, replaced by pearly white clouds. The sea had regained its calm, and the sky had returned to its clear azure state. Everything was back to normal.
Tang Yin stayed in place, waiting for the Starfall Queen to approach him.
Once Xiaoxing arrived near the Devil Sea Region, she felt Tang Yin’s divine sense and was surprised. But she did not halt, heading right towards him.
Within a few minutes, Xiaoxing arrived a hundred metres away from Tang Yin.
"I’m surprised to meet you again Fellow Cultivator Tang." Xiaoxing spoke first with a light giggle.
"Is it so surprising considering that I have bought World Tribulation Fruits from you?" Tang Yin replied, his meaning evident.
Since Tang Yin had bought World Tribulation Fruits, it meant that someone close to him or one of his disciples was undergoing Tribulation.
She did not think for a second that Tang Yin was the one who was passing his Tribulations. He had covered his cultivation base’s aura with the Heaven Deceiving Art. One would need to be a Law Domain Realm cultivator to see through his disguise.
Most cultivators in the Principle Step judged another’s strength based on the power of their divine sense. After all, it was too rude to inspect the other’s body with their divine sense.
"I presume Fellow Cultivator Tang’s disciple has undergone their Tribulations here?" Xiaoxing spoke with a neutral voice.
Tang Yin nodded without elaborating.
"One of my Elders was attacked by one of Fellow Cultivator’s subordinates. He is seriously injured, and it will take him at least a decade to recover." Xiaoxing skipped to the real reason she had come here.
Tang Yin thought back to the Principle Comprehension Realm cultivator who had ignored Zhang Chu’s precaution and decided to enter a 70-kilometre radius of Four Seasons Island, only to be sent scurrying back with severe injuries from Xiao Fei.
"One of my subordinates has indeed injured one of your Elders. However, he was warned by Zhang Chu beforehand. Nevertheless, he still decided to approach this place. He brought those injuries upon himself." Tang Yin replied back coldly. He wasn’t willing to give in one bit.
Xiaoxing had been informed of everything by the injured Elder. However, he had not informed her of being cautioned beforehand by Zhang Chu.
"Zhang Chu is my underling. I’ll have to confirm this from him personally." Xiaoxing replied after a moment of thought.
Tang Yin was a ’Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator’. If what he said was correct, she could not afford to offend him over the stupid actions of one of her Elders. The Elder was already fortunate that Tang Yin did not just directly kill him.
However, if what Tang Yin just said was false, she would have plenty of reasons to ask for an explanation and compensation for the Elder.
"Sure. Go ahead. I’ll be waiting on Four Seasons Island." Tang Yin nodded.
Xiaoxing left, heading towards Zhang Chu. However, her divine sense monitored Tang Yin to make sure that he did not make any sudden actions.
Tang Yin ignored Xiaoxing’s divine sense and returned to Four Seasons Island.
Before he could even do anything, Xiaoxing had already returned from visiting Zhang Chu.
"Indeed. It is as Fellow Cultivator Tang has said. My Elder was the one to ignore Zhang Chu’s warnings. I apologize for disturbing Fellow Cultivator Tang." Xiaoxing said with a little giggle. She felt a bit embarrassed for rushing things.
"No worries." Tang Yin replied with 2 words. With these words, he had shown Xiaoxing that he did not want to converse with her any further than needed.
"I have other matters to attend to. I hope Fellow Cultivator Tang can visit Starfall Peak in the future." Xiaoxing bid her farewell to Tang Yin, intending to leave.
"I will do so when I have free time." Tang Yin replied with a smile.
However, both of them knew that he would most likely never visit Starfall Peak in the future. This was mere courtesy.
"I also hope that such an incident doesn’t repeat itself. Such things would be bad for a healthy relationship." Xiaoxing gave Tang Yin a deep glance before leaving.
Tang Yin smirked. The meaning behind her words was ’Zhang Chu is my underling, don’t harm him. Otherwise, I’ll need a good justification.’
Tang Yin did not intend to harm Zhang Chu anyway. Instead, he would give him his reward and leave shortly after. He had no desire to linger in the Devil Sea Region any longer than necessary.
Tang Yin contacted Zhang Chu with his divine sense, ordering him to return to Four Seasons Island.
Whilst Zhang Chu was on his way back, Tang Yin went to Xiao Fei. She was quite happy at his return and congratulated him for successfully passing the 9 Tribulations.
"From now on, you will never need to enter the Azure Luan Pouch ever again. Just enter the Abyss Firmament for now." Tang Yin rubbed Xiao Fei’s head. She was quite curious about his new world and happily agreed to enter the Abyss Firmament without the usual ruckus.
Tang Yin then turned his attention to the sky, Zhang Chu had arrived.
Zhang Chu landed before Tang Yin and bowed, "Greetings Senior."
Tang Yin nodded. He did not possess many items as he had devoured most of them during his 10-year seclusion.
After careful thought, he took out 10 Lava Serpent Scales. "Take these scales as a reward for your efforts. They can be forged into powerful defensive Artifacts."
Zhang Chu could feel the Rank 7 Demonic Beast aura radiating from the 10 obsidian black scales. He tried his best to conceal his excitement but failed miserably.
"Thank you Senior! I will never forget your kindness!" Zhang Chu bowed to Tang Yin once more before accepting the Lava Serpent’s scales.
"I will be leaving shortly. There is no need to tell anyone about me being here." Tang Yin spoke with a cool voice.
Zhang Chu trembled in fear before shakily responding, "I will make sure nobody ever learns of Senior’s presence on Four Seasons Island."
Tang Yin nodded. "En, take care. We most likely will never meet again." After saying his last words, he disappeared.
Zhang Zhu remained in his bowing position for a few more moments before taking a neutral stance. He excitedly stowed away the Lava Serpent’s scales and left Four Seasons Island.
He would now need to move the cultivators of the south zone back to their original homes and residences whilst also coming up with a good reason for the sudden evacuation. However, all of it was worth it for the 10 Lava Serpent scales.
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Tang Yin was still inside the Devil Sea Region. He had one more thing to do before leaving.
Currently, he was standing inside a room with a wooden table at its centre. There were elegant calligraphy and floral designs adorning the walls. The floor was covered in woven mats and soft carpets, it was illuminated by the natural sunlight that seeped through the latticed windows.
There was barely any furniture in the room, with the few present being made of dark wood. Overall, the room exuded a tranquil, calming aura that was perfect for meditation.
In a small corner of the room was a young woman in her 20s meditating atop a comfy meditation mat.
She had long silky black hair, a beautiful face as though it had been carved from jade and watery eyes. She wore a white robe with floral designs stitched through its outlines. All in all, she was a beautiful woman that would make any man want to make her theirs.
Tang Yin stood opposite the woman as he stared at her with expectation in his eyes.
The woman was Fei Yu, who possessed the Ice Lotus Meridians. Tang Yin had also killed her grandfather and deceived her into owing him a favour that she would risk her life to fulfil in the future.
However, after discovering that the Heaven Devouring Abyss could develop its sentience by absorbing some special element of a Cultivation Physique, Tang Yin changed his mind.
Fei Yu’s favour was useless. Even though her cultivation speed was astonishingly quick due to the Ice Lotus Meridians, she was only at the 8th stage of the Spirit Vein Condensation Realm.
Tang Yin wanted to experiment with whether he would obtain something special from having a cultivation furnace with a Cultivation Physique. Luckily, Fei Yu had never been interested in a Dao Pair and had thus withheld her chastity. She could still be turned into a cultivation furnace.
Fei Yu had yet to notice Tang Yin as the latter was too powerful for her to sense.
Tang Yin languidly walked towards Fei Yu with a malicious grin on his face, his demonic claws slowly reaching towards her... fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
End of Volume 4
