The bloody maws and sharp teeth grew ever more numerous, steadily closing in on Xia Ying and her two companions. The three were moments away from being devoured completely.
Thunder roared, and a streak of azure lightning abruptly arrived, blasting the bloody maws and sharp teeth around the three into ashes that scattered on the wind, leaving not even a scrap behind.
"You three youngsters certainly have some nerve. I heard the commotion you stirred up all the way over in the west of the city. If I hadn't arrived in time, you'd likely be dead already, unless you had some means of saving your lives."
An old man appeared without warning in front of Xia Ying and her companions. Dressed in purple Daoist robes, he had something of the bearing of an immortal sage of old.
"Thank you for saving us, Senior. We are disciples of the Eastern Cen Palace of the Azure Sea. May I ask who you are?" Startled at first, Xia Ying cupped her hands and asked.
Ji Chuan and Zhuang Rouyi also looked toward the old man.
"I am Qin Tianyi. My Dao epithet is [Thunder Command]."
Despite his profound attainments and formidable cultivation, the old man put on no airs whatsoever when he heard Xia Ying's question, answering with kindly warmth.
He had no interest in the Eastern Cen Palace of the Azure Sea. In fact, he had never even heard of it.
"This junior is Xia Ying. My respects, Senior Qin." Xia Ying cupped her hands again.
Qin Tianyi nodded slightly, glanced at the ground, which was beginning to stir again, and said, "This is no place for conversation. Follow me."
With that said,
Qin Tianyi waved his hand and carried the three away from the city gate, flying toward the western side