Zhongli Liunian and the other set out to find Xia Ruqing, but Xia Ruqing had vanished after the Imperial Advisor made his move. No one knew where he had gone.
They had barely taken two steps when they ran into the returning Xia Ruqing. He was in a sorry state, his body scorched black and carrying a burnt smell. Clearly, White King's lightning had shocked him badly.
"Teacher Xia, how are you?" The two hurried over to ask about Xia Ruqing's condition.
"I'm fine. The injuries aren't too serious. I'll be alright after resting for a while. Luckily, the Imperial Advisor acted in time. Otherwise, I might really have died here today." Xia Ruqing spoke weakly, his breath unsteady.
"Teacher, are we returning to the academy now? Zhuge Yu has already become Dragon Palace's lackey. Trying to capture him and bring him back will be harder than ascending to heaven," Zhongli Liunian said.
"Why go back to the academy? I've done my part for the South Sea. Given my condition, I'll recover first at King Qi's Residence."
Xia Ruqing let out a long breath. There was nothing urgent to deal with, and besides, he had contributed to the South Sea's cause. He deserved to use King Qi's Residence's healing medicine.
Seriously, that one move had nearly gotten him killed. Fortunately, it had been a close call without real danger.
The three of them returned to King Qi's Residence together.
Above Tianling Island.
The spatial rift opened once more. Prince Guang leaped out of it in a bedraggled state, with King Qi close behind. Their battle had lasted a full two hours, ultimately ending in King Qi's victory.
Killing Prince Guang was no easy matter. At their level of cultivation, they had plenty of life-saving methods. It was enough to stop