Half a month later.
Supreme White Island.
Five-Tusk Warships sailed into its waters, yet found not a single Zhong Family cultivator.
Bei Lingshu felt as though she were dreaming. She made her way to the Spirit Herb Garden and found that all the mature spirit herbs had been harvested, while every seedling had been left untouched. It was almost considerate.
Her bewilderment deepened.
Fang Qing had brought her and Xiang Dahu along on this expedition to Supreme White Island.
Following Ancestor Fang Qing's instructions, Xiang Dahu had endured years of hardship and, when Fang Qing formed his core, risked his life to activate the protective formation. His contributions were immense! As for her, Bei Lingshu, she had lived in the enemy camp while her heart remained with Azure Sea Sect. That counted for something too...
And then, as if it were child's play, they had "reclaimed" the entire island. A group of formation cultivators was now working under Qin Ruxue's direction to set up a true Third-Order formation on Supreme White Island.
"As expected of a Core Formation martial uncle. With him stationed here, they managed to get a Third-Order formation out of the sect... That must have cost the sect dearly...
"I hear Senior Sister Qin Ruxue will be stationed here year-round to oversee the formation, with Xiang Dahu gladly serving as her deputy... After all those twists and turns, aside from Qin Ruxue joining us, why does it feel as if nothing has changed?"
"After going all the way around, I'm back again."
Inside Ice Soul Cave, Fang Qing stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the Ice Soul Cold Spring before him.
"It may look as though nothing has changed, but everything has. Now I hold the power of life and death over the disciples