"Many thanks, Sect Master."
Qin Shaofeng was instantly overjoyed.
He knew very well just how weighty Ximen Li's words were.
He was certain that unless everyone present knew this saber was tied to a God-grade Martial Skill, they would never dare entertain any designs on it.
Ximen Li laughed loudly and said, "Though this old man has never considered himself a good person, I am absolutely not some utterly vile scoundrel either. I cannot bring myself to use you first, then have my own people snatch your belongings."
"That would be for the best. Still, this hardly seems like the time to discuss such things. We should settle matters here quickly, then rush out of this underground river. That is the proper path."
Qin Shaofeng brought the conversation back on track.
His gaze swept over the surrounding riverwater. He saw that the elders had once again begun using that powder, while their powerful combat strength drove the piranhas away, making it difficult for them to approach.
As for the occasional piranhas that suddenly leaped up to attack them, no one paid them much heed.
With Ghost Three Slashes in hand, Qin Shaofeng could casually kill a piranha with a single stroke.
Though Ximen Zhuiyue did not possess such a divine weapon, he was laden with treasures. Coupled with his Ninth-tier Heaven Star Position cultivation, fighting was equally easy for him.
As for the other four Chasing Stars Sect disciples—
They were all people of extraordinary status. Though they lacked combat experience and could not easily slay the piranhas, the treasures covering them still left the fish helpless against them.
"Speed up!"
Once Qin Shaofeng had finished surveying the area, he immediately gave the order.
Only after confirming that the elders had accelerated did he speak again. "Elder Liu, Elder Lu,