Seclusion

Because this manipulation of the volcanic eruption combined the powers of the Earth Sovereign and the Volcanic Rock Flame, even though the Volcanic Rock Flame did not intend to harm Qin Yu, Qin Yu's clothes were burned to ashes.

"It was just burned, Sister Yun, you're overreacting."

Without changing his expression, Qin Yu took out a brand new robe from his Storage Ring and put it on. Only then did Yun Yun turn around.

"You... you were naked to begin with, how can you blame me for overreacting?"

"If you feel you've lost out, then let me see yours too."

That seems to make sense...

Pooh!

What the hell!

"Oh, just kidding. I'm about to enter seclusion. Sister Yun, why don't you go back to the Misty Cloud Sect and take a look?"

Qin Yu chuckled and immediately changed the subject.

"It's been over two months since I left. You should go back and visit them, and while you're at it... help me go to Wutan City and check on Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian."

Yun Yun turned her head to the other side and fell silent.

Her reason told her that now was the best time to go back; but her emotions made her hesitate.

If it were anyone else, Yun Yun would never have hesitated, since it was just an exchange of benefits; the deal would be over after she helped defeat Latad.

But he is Qin Yu...

How could Qin Yu be like everyone else?

"So... you're going to stay silent when faced with a difficult question, huh?"

"I..."

For some reason, Yun Yun felt like laughing but couldn't bring herself to do it when she heard these words.

"Alright, go back in peace. I'll set up sensing devices around the volcano."

As the current master of Gemer Volcano, Qin Yu is fully capable of establishing a sensory network within a radius of several miles around the volcano.

He can detect anyone who steps in.

The previous volcanic eruption was both a shock and a gamble.

Qin Yu bet that the people from these two great empires would keep a close eye on this place, but wouldn't come to investigate casually, so he played a game of feigned indifference with them.

But since it's a gamble, there's always the possibility of failure. Even though the chances of failure are extremely small based on the current situation of these two empires, he still needs to prepare in advance.

To be honest, if it weren't for the special circumstances and the fact that the opportunity to break through to the Dou Emperor was right in front of him, Qin Yu really wouldn't have been willing to take such a risk.

(Cherish life, stay away from dd)

"Great, it's been a long time since I've seen Little Qing Lin, and Sister Zi Yan is here too, right?"

Since Qin Yu has said so, Yun Yun has no choice but to listen to him.

"Yes, and Senior Hai Bo Dong is also in Wutan City now. I asked him to take care of Qing Lin and the others for me."

"The sea... ah?"

Yun Yun almost thought there was something wrong with her ears.

Hai Bo Dong, once one of the empire's top ten strongest figures, an arrogant man who looked down on everyone, actually gave Qin Yu...

Babysitting?

After all, Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian are practically grandchildren to Hai Bo Dong.

"What's wrong? I'm just telling you in advance so you won't have any doubts when you meet. I've already told Senior Hai Bo Dong about your past connection with Qing Lin."

"Oh, okay, then it's alright."

After saying this, the two fell silent again.

"I..."

"You..."

They both spoke at the same time.

"You go first" ×2

"Don't mimic me." ×2

The two fell silent for the second time.

"Well, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself."

"Of course I know that. The key is that when you're about to leave, don't hesitate or linger around the area."

"I would never do that."

Yun Yun insisted on being stubborn, and Qin Yu didn't call her out on it. The two of them thus experienced a silent farewell.

After Yun Yun left the Gemer Volcano, Qin Yu also set up his sensory methods.

Yun Yun, who had previously vowed that she would not hesitate, wandered around near the volcano for two days before finally leaving Qin Yu's perception range.

Qin Yu thought Yun Yun had really left, but the next day she actually came back before finally leaving completely.

After officially entering seclusion, Qin Yu completely cut off contact with the outside world.

As Qin Yu had predicted, the Thousand Mountains Empire and the Heavenly Qilin Empire responded by sending more people to monitor the movements of the Gemer Volcano, but they did not take any further action.

Moreover, after monitoring the volcano for two months and finding no particular activity, the additional personnel were all recalled by the two great empires.

Compared to the Latad, which hides in the volcano and never ventures out, the border areas with other empires clearly require more vigilance.

After returning to the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun began to take formal action and firmly control the Misty Cloud Sect. The overall atmosphere of the sect was much better than before.

Of course, she did not forget Qin Yu's instructions. After handling the affairs of the sect and teaching Nalan Yanran the signature Dou Technique of the Misty Cloud Sect, she set off for Wutan City.

"Hmm... I never realized before that these leisurely days have a unique charm."

Wutan City, Hai Bo Dong lay leisurely in a rocking chair, marveling at the pleasure of lying flat.

"Little girl, don't be lazy, I'm watching you."

While marveling at his work, Hai Bo Dong didn't forget to remind Little Qing Lin, who was practicing her martial arts over there.

Several months have passed, and Qing Lin and Hai Bo Dong have become much more familiar with each other.

Although Qing Lin was still a little intimidated by the white-bearded old man, she knew that Hai Bo Dong was arranged by her brother Qin Yu to protect them.

Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan are not in the city at the moment, because Zi Yan began to evolve not long ago.

The two are currently in a mountain forest Wutan City, with Xiao Yi Xian acting as their protector, occasionally returning to the city for a stroll.

That day, Hai Bo Dong urged Qing Lin to practice his skills as usual, while also taking the cultivation method for the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils that Qin Yu had given him before.

Qing Lin is a good girl, so Hai Bo Dong is happy to take care of her affairs.

It's absolutely not because I think Qing Lin is cute or fun, absolutely not! He's Hai Bo Dong!

Suddenly, Hai Bo Dong frowned and his figure vanished from the courtyard in an instant.

"Huh?"

Qing Lin, who was practicing her martial arts, noticed the commotion and turned around to look, somewhat puzzled.

What did he go about?

"Ah, so it's Sect Master Yun."

Not long after, Hai Bo Dong returned, accompanied by Yun Yun, whom Qing Lin had not seen for a long time.

"Sister Yun Yun!"

Qing Lin completely ignored Hai Bo Dong and threw herself into Yun Yun's arms.

Hai Bo Dong: Why do I suddenly feel a little annoyed?

Furthermore, he himself hasn't even recovered to the strength of Five-Star Dou Emperor yet, so how did Yun Yun break through to the Five-Star Dou Emperor?

He couldn't defeat Yun Shan before, but now even Yun Shan's disciple is catching up to him?

"Oh right, wasn't it said that Sister Zi Yan was here too? And Sister Xiao Yi Xian, where are they?"

After chatting with Qing Lin for a while, Yun Yun put him down and turned to ask about Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan's situation.

Upon learning that the two were outside the city and that Zi Yan was undergoing her evolution, Yun Yun secretly sighed with regret.

After spending two days in Wutan City, Yun Yun did not linger and returned to the Misty Cloud Sect to handle matters.

Only when the sect is on the right track can she leave with peace of mind to check on Qin Yu's situation.