In a sense, that being was expressing her wariness of Jing Jiu.
It meant that, in her eyes, Jing Jiu was a genuine threat.
On this continent, very few people could threaten her. Perhaps none could.
Jing Jiu felt no pride. He knew it was only because she had recognized him.
The entire Chaotian Continent had seen that sword light shatter the heavenly lightning above Green Mountain's summit all those years ago.
And there was something strange about her present circumstances, making her excessively cautious.
Jing Jiu still wanted to try.
If he left, or merely let his sword leave, would she judge it a threat?
-Bai Zao's condition was not very good.
The Unthought Sword shot into the air, racing south.
Suddenly, that will descended again.
The wind and snow abruptly intensified, and an invisible thunderbolt exploded in the air.
The Unthought Sword gave a low hum, wheeled around, and flew back into his hand, its bloody glow slightly dimmed.
After confirming that the Unthought Sword was unharmed, Jing Jiu looked into the depths of the snowstorm and frowned.
I only wanted to leave. Why was she so sensitive?
Or did all living beings become like this at such a time? So unreasonable?
Jing Jiu returned to the cave and told Bai Zao, "We won't be able to leave anytime soon. Prepare yourself."
Bai Zao asked, "How long will we have to wait?"
Jing Jiu said, "Until you reform your Golden Core and can use the Ten-Thousand-Li Seal."
Bai Zao said softly, "That will take at least several years. It may never be possible again."
Jing Jiu said, "Then we'll wait until she gives birth, and see. But I'm not sure how long that will take. The Daoist canon has no record of anything like this."
Bai