You couldn't judge everything by appearances.
Beneath a beautiful surface, turbulent currents might be lurking.
That was the relationship between Fan Lang and the Wandering Lapis Lazuli Immortal. He knew some of his master's shady dealings, but he was in no hurry to expose them.
You couldn't condemn someone based on "things that might happen."
What was more, the Wandering Lapis Lazuli Immortal had indeed helped Fan Lang several times. That debt of gratitude could not be erased. Until the very end, Fan Lang did not want to fall out with him.
Master and disciple drank tea as they chatted.
The Wandering Lapis Lazuli Immortal sighed. "Disciple, I've heard about all the things you've done. Truly remarkable. You actually managed to kill Shui Linglong and destroy the Heavenly Water Saint Academy. Your current strength must have surpassed mine. Out of the blue comes better than blue."
"I don't deserve such praise. Master's strength is known throughout the world; you can stand shoulder to shoulder with a Mystic God. Besides, master and disciple are master and disciple. What matters is the bond, not who is stronger." Fan Lang was rarely so humble.
"Tell me how you killed Shui Linglong. I'm very interested in that battle."
"There's nothing worth talking about when it comes to killing."
"Tell me. Your master wants to hear it."
"Very well. In truth, I relied on the advantage of the terrain in that battle, using the prearranged grand array of the Lapis Lazuli Jade Palace to deal with Shui Linglong. It wasn't entirely my own power. My personal strength is still just a little short of the Mystic God Realm..."
Fan Lang spoke as he drank his tea.
The Wandering Lapis Lazuli Immortal listened with great interest. He even specifically asked about Fan Lang's various current abilities,