Big Brother, You Won't Blame Me, Will You?

Above the Crouching Cloud Cold Pool.

The waters stretched vast beneath wreaths of cloud and mist.

Three figures broke through the water and landed steadily on its surface.

The Black Mountain Bear Lord let out a long breath.

Free of the oppressive atmosphere in the Dragon Palace's great hall, he felt far more at ease.

"My lord, are we heading back to Azure Firmament Cave now?"

Jiang Yuechu did not answer. She merely held the Four Seas Divine Radiance in one hand, her calm gaze sweeping over the surrounding mist as though she were waiting for something.

"..."

Standing beside her, Gong Qiulan watched the Dao Soldier in the girl's hand, a faint unease stirring within her.

Anyone else who obtained such a treasure would conceal it, all but wishing they could stuff it into their stomach, terrified of attracting even the slightest covetous glance.

Nor was Jiang Yuechu normally one to flaunt herself so brazenly.

Why had she suddenly begun parading around like this after acquiring an Earth-Grade Dao Soldier?

Perceptive as she was, Gong Qiulan naturally noticed this unusual behavior.

But no matter how she thought about it, she could not understand what Jiang Yuechu hoped to gain by inviting fire upon herself.

After a moment's hesitation, she offered a warning. "Miss Jiang, this Earth-Grade Dao Soldier draws far too much attention... back in the hall, I noticed quite a few people looking at it strangely. We should hurry back before trouble finds us..."

"They're here..."

But in response to her warning, the girl merely murmured to herself, then shot straight into the distance.

A look of astonishment flashed across Gong Qiulan's face.

She hurriedly turned to the Black Mountain Bear Lord. "Fellow Daoist Black Mountain, what is she..."

"She's fishing."

The Black Mountain Bear Lord quietly answered,