"Clap, clap, clap!..."
After setting down the iron-cast artificial mountain, Beiguo Xiao, who had regained control of his body, clapped his hands. Then, under everyone's horrified gazes, he swaggered toward the elder from the Profound Elixir Palace, looking utterly pleased with himself.
Seeing him like this, Xu Taiping asked curiously:
"With you being so conspicuous, aren't you afraid you won't be able to handle things after I leave?"
Beiguo Xiao said without a care:
"Rest assured, Upper Immortal. Even if they discover it, the upper ranks of the Profound Elixir Palace will simply turn a blind eye. After all, the Profound Elixir Palace and our Beiguo Household are practically allies here in Chenglong Heaven."
"The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures our Beiguo Household gives the Profound Elixir Palace each year would be enough to support a sizable sect."
"If their rules hadn't stood in the way, they would have stuffed me into the inner sect long ago."
"They certainly couldn't bear to let me go."
Xu Taiping had to admit that he had still underestimated the power of influence.
He transmitted his voice to Beiguo Xiao:
"In that case, I'll leave all the explanations to the outside world to you. I'll only be responsible for climbing the tower to train and helping you complete the challenges."
Beiguo Xiao immediately answered inwardly:
"Exactly. You needn't spare a thought for outside matters, Upper Immortal. Just focus on your training. Even if you tear this Martial Champion Tower down today, I, Beiguo Xiao, will find a way to smooth things over for you!"
Blade Ghost laughed then:
"Since the boy has said as much, stop worrying about making too much of a stir. Let loose and go all out."
This ability of Blade Ghost's tenth-layer Blade Domain was entirely different from ordinary Primordial