Watching the Mountain

Chapter 371: Chapter 204: Little Tiger

Xu Ran had learned from various records and rumors that the Overseas Archipelago was a relatively chaotic place.

Because the islands were scattered and lacked a unified gathering place, they didn’t have organizations like the Upper Three Sects and the Ten Major Sects of the Five Domains to maintain order.

Moreover, the population of the Overseas Archipelago was diverse. This wasn’t just true for the Immortal Ancient Human Race; it was the same for the Demon Race and the Evil Demon Race and Phoenix Race. Anyone who couldn’t make it in their homeland would invariably choose to flee to the Overseas Archipelago for refuge.

In other words, the Overseas Archipelago was a place where many different races gathered.

The cultivation environment of the Overseas Archipelago was unique. The Dao Laws there were not manifest, which was different from the Heaven and Earth Dao Concealment.

”Dao Laws not being manifest” simply meant they were difficult to comprehend, but the Dao and its Laws were still there. Heaven and Earth Dao Concealment, on the other hand, was when all the Dao Laws of the world retracted, essentially vanishing.

Therefore, the Heaven and Earth Dao Concealment would affect the Overseas Archipelago in the same way. In a hundred years, the archipelago would also become much more peaceful, which was why Ye Qingyue chose to go at that time.

If she went now, the Overseas Archipelago would still be in a state of chaos and disorder. If she ran into trouble, she might even bring it upon the Wangyue Sect.

In a hundred years, everything would return to tranquility, and there would be no need for such worries.

At that time, Shen Wuchen would go with her.

”Just the two of you?” When Xu Ran heard her plan, he immediately felt that something was amiss.

With his personality, even leaving the territory of the Profound Pure Sect was a challenge, let alone traveling to the Overseas Archipelago, which was even more chaotic than the Cultivation Realm outside their sect’s gates.

Going to a place like that without a group of experts by his side would make him feel completely unsafe.

Ye Qingyue could hear the worry in his voice and explained with a smile, ”In a hundred years, the Overseas Archipelago is sure to be peaceful. With Wuchen, a Nascent Soul True Monarch, present, there will surely be no trouble.”

Hearing this, Shen Wuchen, who was standing to the side, quickly took a step forward, slightly raised his head, and puffed out his chest, as if to reassure Master Xu.

Xu Ran glanced at Shen Wuchen but said nothing.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Shen Wuchen. On the contrary, it was precisely because he understood Shen Wuchen that he was even more worried.

If any normal Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator were accompanying Ye Qingyue, he would be a little more at ease. But as for Shen Wuchen...

He fell silent for a moment before saying to Ye Qingyue, ”I agree to you going to the Overseas Archipelago, but as your master, I am responsible for your safety.”

Then he waved his hand at Shen Wuchen, who had opened his mouth and was about to speak, and said,

”The same goes for you. As your teacher, and future master, I am also responsible for your safety.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Wuchen immediately shut his mouth and said no more.

He knew Master Xu was concerned for him, so he couldn’t very well argue back.

Seeing this, Xu Ran nodded slightly, then picked up a Communication Jade Talisman and formed a series of Finger Formulas with his hand...

Not long after, a voice called out from outside Shen Wuchen’s Cave Mansion, ”Senior Brother, I’m here.”

Hearing this voice, Ye Qingyue’s eyes darted around playfully. She glanced sideways at Shen Wuchen, a strange expression on her face.

Sure enough, just as she had thought, Shen Wuchen’s body had gone rigid and straight, and his face was expressionless as he stared at the entrance of the Cave Mansion.

Although the Chen Qing Team had a huge reputation in the Cultivation Realm, Ye Qingyue knew very well that her man had always seen the Evergreen Sword Saint as a rival he had to defeat.

A trace of resignation showed in her eyes. ’Master actually plans to have the Evergreen Sword Saint accompany us...’ A slight smile played on her lips. ’This trip is going to be very interesting.’

A ripple seemed to pass through her gaze as she inwardly looked forward to the days when her man and the Evergreen Sword Saint would travel to the Overseas Archipelago together.

”Senior Brother, Junior Brother Shen, and Sister-in-law.” After Zhang Zhentian entered, he greeted the group, then looked at Xu Ran and asked,

”Senior Brother, you said you had something important to discuss with me?”

Xu Ran nodded slightly at his words. He didn’t explain much, simply saying, ”Qingyue plans to go to the Overseas Archipelago in a hundred years to find the Wangyue Sect, and Wuchen will be going with her.”

Hearing this, Zhang Zhentian was momentarily stunned. He glanced at Shen Wuchen, who was staring at him intently with an expressionless face. Realization dawned on him, and he nodded, slapping his chest as he replied,

”I understand. I’ll go with them then.”

He then looked at Ye Qingyue and laughed heartily. ”Since Sister-in-law is missing her family, I’ll definitely have to escort her back.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Wuchen, who was standing to the side, spoke coldly,

”Weren’t you planning to enter dust-covered seclusion in a hundred years?”

Zhang Zhentian waved his hand dismissively and said, ”It’s fine. I can just postpone it for a few years. It won’t make much difference.”

Then he looked at Shen Wuchen and said with a smile, ”What? Is Junior Brother Shen not happy to have me along?”

Shen Wuchen was silent for a moment, then snorted coldly with a haughty expression. ”Do as you wish.”

Seeing this, Zhang Zhentian laughed. ”Then it’s settled.”

Shen Wuchen watched him, his gaze flickering slightly, but ultimately he didn’t say anything, which was taken as tacit agreement.

Watching her man’s reaction from the side, Ye Qingyue covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes curving into crescents, but she managed to hold back her laughter.

Xu Ran also felt a sense of helplessness as he watched Shen Wuchen’s reaction. It seemed that every time Shen Wuchen saw Zhang Zhentian, he forgot how to speak normally.

’It seems he’ll only change after he finally defeats Zhang Zhentian.’

Then, he took a small step forward and said to Zhang Zhentian,

”Besides that, there is one more thing I need to ask of you.”

”I’m listening, Senior Brother.”

”After you go to the Overseas Archipelago, help me keep an eye out for news of my other disciple. You should have met her...”