Luo Ping swept his gaze over them and said, "You've all worked hard. This place is not suitable for a prolonged stay. Come back to the sect with me first."
Chen Qing and the others nodded in acknowledgment, each taking out a pill that restored True Essence and swallowing it.
Once the pills entered their stomachs, they transformed into a gentle medicinal power that circulated through their limbs and bones, replenishing the True Essence they had expended in the fierce battle.
Afterward, they summoned their respective Golden Feather Eagles.
Several majestic flying mounts descended, and Chen Qing's Golden Feather Eagle was especially eye-catching.
It was originally an unusual breed, a full size larger than its kind. Its feathers gleamed with dazzling golden light, and every glance it cast carried an air of looking down upon all beneath it.
The other Golden Feather Eagles seemed innately fearful of it. None dared draw too close, all lowering their heads.
Luo Ping's gaze fell upon Chen Qing's Golden Feather Eagle, and a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. "An unusual breed indeed. Extraordinary and majestic—a rare find."
Chen Qing cupped his hands and replied, "You flatter me, Elder. This disciple was fortunate enough to obtain an eagle egg by chance while training at Falling Star Slope. It hatched into this bird."
Luo Ping nodded and did not question him further. Instead, he said, "Place this demoness on your Golden Feather Eagle and escort her back. I have completely sealed her cultivation, and her dantian and Qi Sea are under restriction as well. She cannot stir up any trouble, so rest easy."
"Yes, Elder."
Chen Qing accepted the order and stepped forward to take the unconscious Qi Yu from Luo Ping's hands.
She truly no longer possessed even the slightest strength to resist. He