930. 927: So You're Huang Tian?
"Master..."
Qing Lin, sprawled in Little Fairy Doctor's arms with a purplish-blue face, saw Lu Yuan return unharmed and the mountain range that had been forcibly plowed flat. Struggling to her feet, she spoke with deep shame in her voice. "Sorry... I embarrassed you..."
"No."
"On the contrary."
"You did exceptionally well."
Lu Yuan stroked Qing Lin's little head. The familiar touch made her instinctively narrow her eyes, while waves of heat expelled the Cold Qi from her body. Only after she relaxed did she hear Lu Yuan's further explanation. "With the strength of a Five Star Dou Zun, being hunted by dozens of Dou Zuns and a Dou Sheng, yet still sealing yourself away so those pursuers couldn't find you for two or three months—this is an extraordinary achievement for any Five Star Dou Zun!"
Lu Yuan was not flattering Qing Lin.
He was merely stating the facts.
Even he, at the Five Star Dou Zun realm, would have to avoid the lineup fielded by the Nine Netherworld Python Clan. Without absolute certainty, he would never engage them head-on. This could be seen, more or less, from how he had repeatedly maneuvered between the Gu Clan, Soul Clan, and Void Ancient Dragon Clan.
Therefore, although Qing Lin's exposure had been an unforeseen accident that no one had expected or controlled, and one she could not have prevented in advance, she had indeed made every arrangement within her power. She had done everything she possibly could.
Naturally, he could not blame Qing Lin.
Besides, he bore some responsibility as well.
If he had been more thoughtful when he left and arranged a way out for Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin, his two maids—at the very least, if he had given them someone to