Shifting the Blame

Half a year passed quickly.

Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace was bustling with people and noisy with traffic.

The Large Beast Tide did not last long, and it did not reach the Inner Sea. However, this time, the four Large Beast Tide Marketplace in the Outer Sea were breached by the Demon Beast.

The Star-Moon Marketplace is the luckiest, with Spirit Transformation cultivator in charge.

The Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace was breached by Demon Beast, resulting in heavy casualties among Demon Beast and the destruction of numerous buildings. Reconstruction is currently underway.

A large number of cultivators were teleported from the Inner Sea to support the Outer Sea.

In Golden Flood Dragon Garden, Han Yilong and Ximen Hai were talking about something.

"Still no news from Fellow Daoist Shen?"

Han Yilong frowned and said.

In the eyes of the Han family, Shen Long was one of their own, and the Han family did not want anything to happen to Shen Long.

"Not yet. I've already sent more people to search for Fellow Daoist Shen and Thunder Flood Dragon. As soon as there's any news, my men will report back immediately."

Ximen Hai said.

Ximen Hao's physical body was destroyed by the Demon Beast. If it weren't for Shen Long's help, his Nascent Soul wouldn't have survived.

The Ximen Clan was very grateful to Shen Long, and they also wanted to find Shen Long.

"I hope Fellow Daoist Shen is alright!"

Han Yilong said.

Flood Dragon are inherently difficult to deal with. Late Fourth Rank Thunder Flood Dragon can withstand Spirit Treasure, and with the addition of a mid-stage fourth-order Wind Flood Dragon, he didn't think Shen Long could handle two fourth-order Flood Dragon.

Ximen Hai nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen has a mutated fourth-order Spirit Insect; escaping shouldn't be a problem."

Han Yilong took out a blue Communication Disk that shimmered with spiritual light, cast a spell, and a respectful male voice sounded, "Ancestor Yilong, Senior Shen has returned."

"Quickly, invite him to the Golden Flood Dragon Garden."

Han Yilong gave the order.

"Yes, Ancestor Yilong."

The man agreed.

Han Yilong put away the Communication Disk, a look of joy on his face.

"I knew Fellow Daoist Shen Fellow Daoist Shen would be alright. To escape from two fourth-tier Flood Dragon is quite impressive."

Ximen Hai said with a smile.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Shen Long walked in. His face was pale, his breath was weak, and he looked like he had suffered a great loss of energy.

Shen Long consumed the Jade Void Pill, Fourth-Order Pill that he had exchanged with a fourth-tier Alchemist in the Western Desert.

The Jade Void Pill Qi and Blood make the user appear weak and feeble, essentially allowing them to fake being seriously injured, thus achieving a deceptive effect.

Shen Long did not want to be overly noticed by others, especially since there were fifth-tier Demon Beast in the North Sea. If these fifth-tier Demon Beast Demon Beast found out that Shen Long had killed the Thunder Flood Dragon, who knew if they would cause trouble for Shen Long?

"Fellow Daoist Shen, are you alright?"

Han Yilong asked with concern.

"If it weren't for meeting these two fellow Daoists, I would have perished."

Shen Long's tone was weak, and he seemed to have lost all his energy.

Han Yilong and Ximen Hai did not doubt this explanation.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, it's good that you're alright. What about those two fourth-tier Flood Dragon?!"

Han Yilong asked.

"They got away. They each possessed both Thunder Escape Wind Escape. I was also seriously injured and couldn't give chase. I wonder if you two managed to catch up with them?"

Shen Long said.

"Who are those two fellow Daoists?"

Ximen Hai looked on with curiosity.

"I don't know them. They're both at the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage, one male and one female."

Shen Long said.

He couldn't admit to killing two fourth-tier Flood Dragon, so he could only fabricate the story of two Nascent Soul Cultivator and take the blame.

"It's good that Fellow Daoist Shen is alright. We were worried that something might have happened to you."

Han Yilong said with a smile.

"By the way, has the Spirit Transmutation Ceremony ended?"

Shen Long changed the subject.

"It was over a long time ago, why are you only coming back now?"

Han Yilong asked casually.

"I was seriously injured, and with the beast tide, I dared not run around. I found a Desolate Island to heal, and only returned after my injuries had improved a bit."

Shen Long explained.

"It's good that you're back. You have no idea how worried Fellow Daoist Lin and Ancestor Yuwei were; they personally came to the Outer Sea to look for you."

Han Yilong said.

"My master and Mistress came looking for me Outer Sea? Where are they now?"

Shen Long asked.

"They haven't returned yet. You should focus on healing your wounds. I'll send someone to inform them."

Han Yilong said.

"Yes! Fellow Daoist Han, please focus on healing. Thanks to your help, otherwise Ancestor Hao would have perished."

Ximen Hai echoed.

"How is Fellow Daoist Ximen?"

Shen Long asked.

"He has possessed a physical body and is currently repairing it. It's only a matter of time before he regains his cultivation."

"That's what Ximen Hai said."

"By the way, how's that mutated Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast?"

Shen Long inquired about the Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast that were weakening the Formation's power.

The Fire Qilin Beast wields the Spirit-Breaking Divine Light, which can break through defensive light barriers and is ineffective against Formation. That Mutated Spirit Beast is even more monstrous, as it can weaken the power of Formation.

"It has vanished without a trace. Many fellow cultivators are searching for it, hoping to use its vertical eye to refine weapons, and some even want to subdue this beast."

Ximen Hai explained.

"If we can subdue this beast, it will be a huge help in breaking the formation."

Han Yilong expressed his strong agreement.

After chatting for a quarter of an hour, Shen Long took his leave. Just as he stepped out of the Golden Flood Dragon Garden, he saw Master Ice Silkworm and Han Yuwei walking towards him.

Their expressions were anxious, but when they saw Shen Long, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Disciple greets Master and Mistress."

Shen Long bowed.

Master Ice Silkworm and Han Yuwei personally went to the Outer Sea to find him; they still cared about Shen Long very much.

"Let's skip the formalities. Are you alright?"

"Master Ice Silkworm said."

"This disciple was being chased by the Thunder Flood Dragon Wind Flood Dragon and was seriously injured. Fortunately, I encountered two fellow Daoists and was able to escape. I wonder how they are doing."

Shen Long delivered the prepared explanation.

"Judging from your appearance, your injuries are quite severe! There might be another beast tide breaking out in the Outer Sea. Teleport back to the Inner Sea immediately and return to the General Headquarters to recuperate!"

"Master Ice Silkworm said with concern."

No one can guarantee that another beast tide won't break out in the Outer Sea.

"I'll take care of my chores and return to the General Headquarters to heal my wounds immediately."

Shen Long said.

He needed to spread the news of his serious injuries and, incidentally, send someone to keep an eye on the mutated Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast.

"Finish your chores as soon as possible! We'll go back with you."

"Master Ice Silkworm said."

After chatting for a while, Shen Long returned to the Golden Cicada Pavilion.

He took out Communication Disk that was flashing with blue light and entered a spell.

After a while, the Communication Disk still didn't respond.

Shen Long changed his hand seals, Song He's voice rang out. "Senior Shen, you're back."

Are you all alright?

Shen Long asked.

"My third brother and the others have all been killed. Only my second sister and I are left. My second sister is seriously injured."

Song He's voice was filled with sorrow.

"Come to the Golden Cicada Pavilion, I have something to say to you."

Shen Long gave the order.

"Yes, I'll be right there."

Song He agreed.

In less than fifteen minutes, Song He arrived.

Shen Long inquired about Liu Xin's injuries, then took out a blood-red porcelain bottle and handed it to Song He, saying, "Give this pill to Young Friend Liu. Take one pill every half month, and he will definitely recover."

"Thank you very much, Senior Shen."

Song He and accepted the porcelain vase.

"Keep an eye on that Mutated Spirit Beast for me. If you find any news, contact the Spirit Control Sect in the East Hua Cultivation World. I need to go back to heal my injuries. Also, keep an eye on the two Nascent Soul Cultivator. They saved me from two fourth-tier Flood Dragon."

Shen Long spoke slowly.

Song He readily agreed and resolutely obeyed Shen Long's orders.

After giving him a few instructions, Shen Long let him go back.

Over the next three days, Shen Long met with several Nascent Soul Cultivator, asking them for help in finding the two Nascent Soul Cultivator and the mutated Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast.

Shen Long fabricated the story of two Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators just to exonerate himself; the fifth-tier Demon Beast would hold those two accountable.

Three days later, Shen Long, Master Ice Silkworm, and Han Yuwei left the Outer Sea and were teleported back to the Inner Sea.