"What happened?" Jiu Fang Ye looked at me curiously. After thinking for a moment, I gestured to him that Geng Xiu was still here, then explained, "Could they be trying to hold us back?"
"Mm, that's possible. Among the contestants, Geng Xiu's strength is the most uncertain. The fact that you returned safely means that, although I haven't heard what happened between you and the Azure Sea God, quite a few rumors have already spread." Jiu Fang Ye thought for a moment, then looked at me.
"The Supreme Sect Master of Cold Immortal Mountain, Xiao Hanxian, made a move. The Azure Sea God has indeed been sealed." I spoke calmly. Jiu Fang Ye nodded and said, "I've already heard. When you arrived, Bai Suxian, Peak Master Bai, revealed the matter to the four guardian True Immortals under him. Before long, the rumors had spread throughout the surrounding area."
Bai Suxian hadn't lied. The Azure Sea God had indeed been sealed, only Xiao Hanxian and I had joined forces to do it. Its soul was in my possession. As for the Aristocratic Clans knowing this, that was only natural. After all, it could confuse them as well.
Of course, the Aristocratic Clans wouldn't believe that I had made no preparations. In a normal competition, I basically had no chance of winning.
"I have confidence in the competition. It's just that with Chou..." I looked at Jiu Fang Ye.
"I've already discussed this with Mo Hanxian, the Sect Master of Cold Immortal Mountain who just returned. I hope that even if Chou is handed over, she will at least be handed to me. I'll interrogate Miss Chou using the proper methods," Jiu Fang Ye said.
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