Before Bai Ze and Youqin Xuanya could react, Li Changshou bowed from afar toward the sky and said loudly:
"This disciple understands."
He then rose to his feet and looked at Youqin Xuanya with utter "emotion," making her unable to help but stand as well.
Confusion flickered in Youqin Xuanya's bright eyes. Her fair, slender fingers twisted around each other, while the hem of her ice-blue skirt swayed and fell like ripples on water. She seemed slightly at a loss.
Bai Ze smiled. "Could it be that Taiqing Lord heard our conversation and gave you an order?"
"Mr. Bai, that is not quite right," Li Changshou sighed. "Teacher strategizes within the tent and schemes across the ages. He must have long known of His Majesty Jade Emperor's matter. He merely gave me a slight reminder not to hesitate and delay affairs."
Bai Ze immediately frowned in thought.
So this was the gap between himself and the Water God... enough to make a beast despair.
Several question marks seemed to hang over Youqin Xuanya's forehead. But since Li Changshou said no more, she did not dare ask further and had no idea what had happened.
She only heard Senior Brother Changshou and Mr. Bai begin discussing the division of duties. It seemed Mr. Bai would keep watch over Ling'e's safety at all times, while Senior Brother Changshou would also devote part of his attention to the Southern Jambu Continent.
Youqin Xuanya took the initiative and asked, "Senior Brother Changshou, is there anything Xuanya can do?"
"For now, you cannot participate in what we are discussing," Li Changshou said with a smile. "When cultivating in the mountain, remember to review the movements I taught you before."
"Yes!"
Youqin Xuanya cupped her fists in acknowledgment. Seeing Li Changshou and Bai Ze continue discussing