Several figures flashed within the Yuan Chen Sword Sect and appeared on the steps. They were Qu Qingsheng, Zhou Zixun, and Ji Ruiqing of the Sinking Water Pavilion. At that moment, the three of them watched the approaching pair with guarded expressions.
"You're here. Come take a walk with me," Chou Changtai said with a faint smile as he looked up at Qu Qingsheng and the others.
"May I ask why Your Excellency has come to our Chenshui Island?" Qu Qingsheng cupped his hands and asked in a deep voice.
A Peak Aperture Refining Realm martial artist was far stronger than one at the late stage.
Although Qu Qingsheng's strength had greatly improved after the Yuan Chen Sword Canon was recovered, he was still no match for a Peak Aperture Refining Realm martial artist.
At most, now that they were within the Yuan Chen Sword Sect, Qu Qingsheng and the others could draw upon the formation's support and wield greater strength. But whether that would have any effect on a Peak Aperture Refining Realm martial artist, Qu Qingsheng had no confidence.
"This island is now called Chenshui Island? Not a bad name."
Chou Changtai nodded slightly, the smile fading from his face. "So this island belongs to you now, and I can no longer walk around it?"
"Yuan Chen Sword Sect? Is this how you treat guests?" Chou Changtai's wife, Lou Sanfeng, laughed softly. Yet her laughter was exceedingly cold, carrying not the slightest hint of mirth; instead, it was filled with sharpness.
"You overstate it. If the two of you wish to look around Chenshui Island, naturally you may. This way, please!" After pondering for a moment, Qu Qingsheng gestured lightly with his right hand and led Chou Changtai and Lou Sanfeng up the steps.
Chou Changtai and Lou