"R-Really?"
Wang Nian suddenly grew tense. After hesitating for a long time, he still didn't dare to meet Ji Chongming's eyes.
He didn't understand what Shen Qing meant. He just noticed that Ji Chongming was indeed a bit different from usual. But if one were to change their appearance with a talisman, it was impossible for their aura to be exactly the same, and sooner or later, it would be exposed.
But if Ji Chongming was still the same person, his expressions and habits were completely different.
"S-Senior Shen is being too polite," Wang Nian thought for a long time and didn't know how to address Shen Qing, so he had to call her "senior."
"We are all subordinates of General Huanzhong. General Huanzhong has been extremely kind to us. Now that the general has given an order, how dare we not obey?"
"Please just wait for our good news, Senior Shen. I will surely assist you in rescuing the Netherworld White Wolf Clan from the Demon Realm."
Shen Qing bowed in gratitude. But after thinking for a while, she still asked Wang Nian for another favor. "I heard from General Huanzhong that you used to enter the Nine Desolate Continent from the Demon Realm through the Demon Abyss. But because the cultivators set up a seal there, this entrance was sealed off."
"I'd like you to take... Ji Chongming to the sealed entrance of the Demon Abyss."
When Shen Qing mentioned the Demon Abyss, Ling Zhou unconsciously clenched his fists tighter.
His last memory was being taken to the Demon Abyss by the people from the Main God's Hall. But he had completely forgotten what they had done to him. When he woke up again, he was already inside the jade pendant.
As for the origin of the jade pendant and why there was a whole different world inside it, he had no idea.
If Shen Qing hadn't accidentally entered the space, he would never have met her, nor would he have thought that outsiders could enter this place.
Wang Nian glanced at Ji Chongming nervously again. Seeing that Ji Chongming remained calm and didn't say a word, he then nodded in agreement.
Shen Qing originally planned to let Hua Ying go to the Demon Realm with them. But after Hua Ying's actions just now, Shen Qing couldn't trust it anymore. If she let Hua Ying go and it was turned against them by the people from the Main God's Hall, it would be a great loss.
For safety's sake, it was better for Hua Ying to stay by her side.
"It's getting late. Well, Senior Shen, I'll take these two back to the Demon Realm. If there's any situation, we'll immediately send you a message."
Shen Qing nodded and said a few words of farewell to Ling Zhou and You Lang.
"Master, it's the first time I've been separated from you since I awakened. I'm really a bit reluctant."
Parting is always a lesson that people can never learn well. Before, Ling Zhou had always been in her spiritual sea, helping and guiding her. With Ling Zhou around, Shen Qing felt safe.
Now that the respected master she looked up to was leaving her, and there was one less noisy voice in her head, Shen Qing really wasn't used to it for a while.
Ling Zhou imitated his former self and gently flicked Shen Qing's forehead. The corner of his mouth lifted in a familiar arc. Even though he was in Ji Chongming's body, Shen Qing still vaguely saw him as Ling Zhou.
"Silly disciple, once I find my own body, I'll come back safely to meet you."
"During this time when I'm not by your side, you have to take good care of yourself. Although Li Xian is there, you still have to be careful about everything. Never act rashly. Do you understand?"
The elder's earnest teachings made Shen Qing's nose sour, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Seeing Ling Zhou looking at her with a smile, Shen Qing shyly turned her head away and quickly wiped her tears with her sleeve. Then, with a thick nasal voice, she said, "Master, don't worry. Disciple will surely wait here for your return."
Ling Zhou stroked Shen Qing's head and then turned around to stand beside Wang Nian.
As for You Lang, he was extremely tense. Knowing that he was about to see his clansmen, his heart was even more complicated.
He had thought that he was the last Netherworld White Wolf in the world. Who would have thought that there was a turn for the better, and his clansmen were actually still alive. Even though they were in trouble, they were still alive. As long as they were alive, there was still hope.
Now he was going to the Demon Realm to rescue his clansmen. He just hoped that everything would go smoothly and that he could rescue all his clansmen.
"Shen Qing, thank you for doing so much for the Netherworld White Wolf Clan. Whether in the secret realm or outside, you're the second friend I've recognized besides Luo Ling."
"No matter whether my clansmen can be rescued or not, I'll never forget your kindness to me."
Seeing You Lang being so serious, Shen Qing really couldn't stand this sad parting mood. She forced a smile and patted You Lang's shoulder hard.
"Don't be so serious. I'm really not used to it. I wish you success in rescuing your clansmen and a safe return this time."
Shen Qing said this seriously. She used the ability Luo Ling had given her. After she said it, Shen Qing felt her body become a bit heavier. Then, this discomfort quickly disappeared.
You Lang obviously also felt something. He looked up at Shen Qing in surprise.
"You used... You know that using this ability will..."
"I know, but it's worth it."
Shen Qing looked sincere, but You Lang didn't know what to say. Speaking the law consumes one's lifespan and fortune. Luo Ling had gradually had her lifespan exhausted by the villagers back then.
Shen Qing had also promised Li Xian that she should avoid using this ability if possible. But now she had used the law of speaking for his sake.
"Alright, go quickly! Everything will surely go smoothly for you this time!!"
"Okay!"
Shen Qing watched Ling Zhou and the others leave until they turned into dots of light. Then, she reluctantly returned to Li Xian's side.
Seeing Shen Qing's eyes were red, he knew that she must have been very sad during the parting just now.
"They will surely be safe," Li Xian looked into Shen Qing's eyes and said firmly.
"Yeah."
Hong Chaoyang looked around. Seeing that the expressions of Shen Qing and Li Xian had returned to normal, she quietly came to Shen Qing's side and whispered.
"What's the deal with that dragon? What about the Merman Clan and the Dragon Clan? Shen Qing, quickly tell me what you've all been through during this time!"
Hong Chaoyang had endured her curiosity for so long. Now her curiosity had reached its peak. She pestered Shen Qing and asked her to tell her all about her previous experiences.
Shen Qing doted on her and imitated Ling Zhou, flicking Hong Chaoyang's forehead. She said, "Alright, alright. I'll tell you everything."
"It all started when Lin Yibai was seriously injured..."
The group slowly walked forward from the back mountain. Since the Ten Thousand Absence Formation had been broken, the back mountain was gradually becoming rich in spiritual energy.
The spiritual plants on the back mountain, nourished by the spiritual energy, had changed from their desolate appearance and become lush and green.
After dealing with Ji Chongming's matter, Shen Qing hadn't even had a chance to relax when suddenly, a surprising message came from Li Xian's sound-transmitting jade pendant.
This message was from Xiao Jinglan of the Five Elements Dao Sect. It was a message asking for help regarding the Ling Family in Guangfu.
The message said that the mortal emperor had imprisoned all the members of the Ling Family and would execute them on a chosen day.
Shen Qing's heart tightened. She hadn't expected that just after she sent Ling Zhou away, something would happen to the Ling Family.