Above the Woyun Cold Pool.
Vast waters rippled beneath swirling clouds and mist.
Three figures burst out of 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 much more at ease.
"My lady, are we heading back to Azure Firmament Grotto 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.
"..."
Gong Qiulan stood beside her, looking at the Dao Armament in the young woman's hand as a faint unease stirred within her.
Anyone else who obtained such a treasure would hide it away, wishing they could stuff it into their belly for fear of attracting even the slightest covetous glance.
Nor was Jiang Yuechu usually one to flaunt herself so brazenly.
Why had she suddenly started parading around so openly after acquiring this Earth-Grade Dao Armament?
Perceptive as she was, Gong Qiulan naturally noticed this unusual behavior.
Yet no matter how she thought it over, she could not understand what Jiang Yuechu hoped to gain by inviting fire to burn herself.
After a moment's hesitation, she offered a warning. "Miss Jiang, this Earth-Grade Dao Armament is far too conspicuous... Back in the hall, I noticed quite a few people looking at it strangely. We should hurry back before trouble arises..."
"They're here..."
But the young woman merely murmured to herself in response, then shot straight into the distance.
Hm?
Bewilderment flashed across Gong Qiulan's face.
She hurriedly turned toward the Black Mountain Bear Lord. "Fellow Daoist Black Mountain, what is she..."
"She's fishing."
The Black Mountain Bear Lord answered quietly, then hurried after her.