Ling Tian's flustered helplessness left Fairy Meng Shang and Su Ying amused, but it also made them understand even more clearly just how important Elder Ling was to him. The two couldn't help wondering what Ling Tian would do if Hua Min'er and the other women ascended. The more they thought about it, the more uneasy they grew. Fortunately, Ling Tian was preoccupied with Elder Ling's ascension and didn't notice anything amiss.
"With fifteen hundred years, given Elder Ling's cultivation speed, reaching the Profound Immortal Great Circle shouldn't be too difficult. And if he uses his assassination techniques, he shouldn't have much trouble defeating thirty official members." Ling Tian muttered to himself over and over. "What should I do? What should I do?"
"Ling Tian, you know what Elder Ling is capable of. Most of what you've learned was taught to you by him. Once he breaks through to the Profound Immortal Great Circle, he should be safe taking part in the struggles of the Immortal Realm." Po Qiong tried to reassure him. Seeing that Ling Tian was still worried, he couldn't help laughing. "If all else fails, have Little Shi Yi protect him the whole time. Besides, you can just make sure he isn't given any dangerous missions."
"Sigh, that would be one way." Ling Tian sighed, but then he seemed to think of something and shook his head. "No, Elder Ling would see that I was deliberately protecting him. Given his pride, he probably couldn't accept that. I can't make it too obvious. I can only improve his ability to protect himself."
"Elder Ling is a master of assassination techniques, and his speed is unrivaled among those of the same level. His ability to protect himself is already more than enough," Po Qiong said. Half joking and half