At Baili Pangpang's casual remark, everyone froze.
"A Celestial Venerable?!" Lin Qiye was the first to react, whipping his head toward the figure.
Above the rolling waves, the Daoist with his hair bound beneath a hairpin flickered and vanished. When he reappeared, he was already standing before Lin Qiye and the others!
At such close range, Lin Qiye clearly saw that familiar face. It was none other than the Primordial Celestial Venerable, whom he had met several times before!
The Primordial Celestial Venerable stood upon the sea, looking at Lin Qiye and the others dog-paddling in the water. Rare confusion and incomprehension surfaced in the eyes of this Great Xia Celestial Venerable, who knew the secrets of ancient and modern times alike...
"What... are you doing?"
Lin Qiye: ...
Amid the awkward atmosphere, Lin Qiye remained silent for a long while before finally forcing out a sentence:
"We're training."
"Yes, yes, we're training!" everyone hurriedly echoed.
The Primordial Celestial Venerable's expression was somewhat strange. After pondering for a moment, he still waved his hand, his broad sleeve directly enveloping Lin Qiye and the others.
"I have business with you. Put the training aside for now."
With a sweep of his sleeve, Lin Qiye and the others felt the world spin around them. Their bodies left the seawater and landed instantly upon the soft beach.
"Hm? How did you all..."
Li Kengqiang, who had been waiting on the beach, froze when he saw Lin Qiye and the others appear out of thin air. Before he could finish speaking, a Daoist appeared beside them.
Li Kengqiang's words came to an abrupt stop.
Looking at the Daoist, he quickly wiped the playful look from his face and spoke solemnly:
"Heroic Spirit Li Kengqiang pays respects to the Primordial Celestial Venerable."
"No need for