Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Qin Yu looked over, silent.

The white-robed seafolk’s pupils shrank. He turned around and slammed out a hand. Xian Yugong miserably cried out loud as he was smashed away, blood gushing from his mouth and nose.

He turned and bowed again, “Fellow daoist, is this punishment sufficient?” It was clear to everyone that if Qin Yu believed it wasn’t, he would continue to beat up Xian Yugong.

This was truly frightening. This white-robed seafolk was titled the South Garden King. Although this was a title given to him by the Bolie branch, this title itself revealed how honored his status was. He was the strongest person of their branch lineage.

But now he…was actually apologizing to a human stranger? Even Leon felt as if he was lacking oxygen as he became a little bit dizzy.

He knew that his teacher was strong but he never imagined that his teacher was strong to the point where he could conquer his enemies without a fight.

From the very start, his teacher hadn’t even moved. Just by standing there, he had caused the Bolie branch’s greatest powerhouse to lower his head in apology.

Just what kind of power and influence was this?!

Leon suddenly thought back to what Miss Sang Yueyue had told him in the past – death was not the end.

In these past years, he had thought about these words countless times. Finally, he came upon a possibility that even he found hard to believe.

But even if this was only a one in a million chance, Leon would never give up. He would use all his strength to grab hold of it!

Palpitations rose from the depths of Leon’s soul. He couldn’t help but gently shiver.

Qin Yu lightly said, “Take this person and leave the capital city. I will no longer pursue this matter.”

The South Garden King openly said, “Deal!”

He turned and left. The several Bolie branch clansmen picked up the unconscious Xian Yugong and followed behind in a panic.

None of them were idiots. Every one of them could see that this human was incomprehensibly terrifying. Not even the South Garden King dared to provoke him.

The Sea Sovereign stood up. He quickly walked down from his throne and bowed, “Thank you senior for helping us. This Solitude is deeply grateful!”

Qin Yu’s eyes were faint. “I didn’t help because of Your Majesty.”

There was no humility in these words. The Sea Sovereign’s face immediately stiffened.

Luckily, the awkward atmosphere in the hall didn’t last too long. Qin Yu looked at Sang Yueyue and furrowed his eyebrows. “I’ve already spoken so much and you’ve looked at me for such a long time. You still don’t recognize who I am?”

Leon knew about his teacher’s personality and also knew that he highly regarded Sang Yueyue. Otherwise, his teacher never would have agreed to meddle in this matter.

Leon cupped his hands together and bowed, “Your Highness, please look carefully. The one standing in front of me is my teacher.”

“Ah!” Sang Yueyue cried out in surprise. She leaned forward and looked closely at Qin Yu. “You…you are Big Brother Qin Yu…”

She hesitated and wavered. This was because in her memories, Qin Yu was absolutely not this handsome to the point where even the heavens would be angered.

Qin Yu rubbed his face. He helplessly said, “When I discovered that I had become handsome, I was pleased with myself for some time. But now I think it’s become somewhat troublesome. Besides you, there are also a few other people that don’t recognize me. Why, can’t I change even a little?”

This carefree and teasing disposition…there was no way she would mistake this…it really was him!”

“Big Brother Qin Yu!” Sang Yueyue threw herself over. Qin Yu’s arms were immediately filled with warmth and her scent filled his senses.

The softness at her chest was astonishing. Qin Yu revealed an awkward expression, a little at a loss for where to put his hands. He coughed and said, “Yueyue, you are already a grown woman now, so why don’t you act with a little restraint? Hurry up and compose yourself. You are already the Crown Princess so don’t make a joke of yourself!”

But what a pity, Sang Yueyue had just experienced drastic rises and falls in her mood. The fierce fluctuations of standing on the edge of death left her thoughts in chaos. So, how could she hear him? Not only did she not let him go, she even hugged onto him tighter.

Looking at Qin Yu’s helpless and stiff expression, the stunned Sea Sovereign, his ministers, and all the others slowly began to regain their composure.

Leon’s teacher…human cultivator…it was him…it was actually him…in a short few dozen years, how could he have grown so formidable!?

But no matter whether or not they wished to believe this, the truth was standing in front of them. This young human junior who they pushed around and manipulated in the past had soared up into the skies and become an existence they could only look up to.

Within the hall, the most pleasantly surprised person besides Sang Yueyue had to be Qingqing’s father. Because of Leon’s help these past years, he had obtained some compensation and was now one of the wealthiest people in the capital city.

He looked at Qin Yu as he hugged Sang Yueyue and there was happiness in his eyes. For Leon to have such a teacher, his future would be limitless.

In these past years, although Qingqing had died, Leon had still treated him and his wife respectfully, as if the two of them really were his parents.

In the beginning, the Qing Family couple had been cold towards Leon because of some knots they still had in their hearts. But they had been slowly won over by him and now they were very intimate with each other, regarding each other as family.

As for the most nervous and restless, there were two. The first person was the first one on the right, Mister Turtle, and the other was standing near the Sea Sovereign, Soupman.

These two people had both given ‘lessons’ to Qin Yu in the past. If he decided to clear up old debts, their fates would likely be pitiful.

These two old fellows lowered their heads, nearly becoming ostriches in fear that they would attract Qin Yu’s attention.

Qin Yu’s chest felt hot and damp; it was most likely soaked through. He said, “I just cleaned my clothes and now they are ruined again. We really need to talk this over. You can cry, but don’t wipe your snot on me!”

To a young and beautiful girl, the killing power behind these words could be imagined. Sang Yueyue huffed a few times and hammered at Qin Yu’s chest, but she finally stopped crying.

Qin Yu quickly returned to the main topic. “I hurried all the way to the capital city and I wasn’t even able to catch my breath before I ran over here to support you. I’m feeling a little tired now, so hurry and help me rest.”

Sang Yueyue revealed an anxious look. “Big Brother Qin Yu, are you injured?”

She grabbed onto his hand and looked left and right and all around him.

Qin Yu coughed. “I’m not. I’m just tired.”

Sang Yueyue nodded again and again. “I’ll bring you to go rest.” Only then did she regain her composure and remember she was in full view of everyone in the hall. She blushed red and bowed, “Your Majesty, please allow me to bring Big Brother Qin Yu to go rest first.”

The Sea Sovereign naturally consented. “If there is a need for anything, Mister Qin may freely ask.”

Looking at Sang Yueyue’s pitiful reddened eyes, Qin Yu didn’t ruin the Sea Sovereign’s honor anymore. He nodded and agreed.

Then, he glanced at Mister Turtle and Soupman. Seeing the two of them almost freeze in place, he nearly laughed out loud.

“Hey, we are still considered old acquaintances. Since I came back, we should catch up with each other.”

Mister Turtle and Soupman nearly cried out loud.

Qin Yu laughed out loud. Then, he was pulled away by Sang Yueyue.

…

Outside the sea race capital city, several battleships began to activate. As array formations started to light up, a formidable propelling force pushed them forward.

Bang –

Seawater tumbled and the battleships raced far away. The capital city grew smaller before it finally vanished from sight. Only then did the South Garden King let out a deep breath of relief. He couldn’t help but lift his hand and wipe the sweat from his forehead. Then, he also discovered that his back was drenched in sweat.

Behind him, several Bolie branch seafolk also had looks of open dismay. They hadn’t been at the royal palace so they had no idea what happened.

One person cautiously asked, “King, what happened? Why are we leaving?”

The South Garden King clenched his teeth, “If we don’t leave, are we just going to wait there for death?” His eyes fell upon the unconscious Xian Yugong and he kicked him with a foot. “If you keep pretending to be asleep then I’ll tear you into pieces to feed the fish!”

Xian Yugong’s body shook and he quickly opened his eyes. But, his injuries were indeed heavy. His face was still pale and there was a plaintive look in his eyes.

The South Garden King was enraged, “You damned fool, are you still not satisfied? If it weren’t for my prompt arrival, you would have already died!”

Xian Yugong shook his head repeatedly, “I feel no enmity about royal brother punishing me. But, just what is so scary about that person that royal brother…is actually trying to avoid him?”

“What nonsense do you mean by avoiding him? It is because I was frightened away!” The South Garden King spat out, “I have no idea how strong that human is, but there is one thing I am sure of. If that person wishes to kill, then no one here, not even me, can stop even a single finger of his!”

The complexions of the numerous seafolk changed.

Within the Bolie branch lineage, the South Garden King was known as being the strongest person below the Calamity Immortal realm. He had once fought against a Calamity Immortal without dying.

But now he said that he couldn’t even block a single finger from that human? Just how strong could that human be?

The royal family bloodline had already declined. A powerhouse hadn’t appeared in many years, so how could they get to know such a terrifying existence?

And most importantly, with such a terrifying human protecting them, how could they take the divine stone? Thinking of this, everyone revealed pained looks.

“King, what do we do? Are we really supposed to just leave like this?”

If they didn’t retrieve the divine stone, no matter what the reason was they would be in the wrong. This wasn’t just some minor problem.

The South Garden King had an uncertain expression. “We will leave first and then figure things out. Once the storm subsides a little, I will make the proper arrangements.”