Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1453 - 410: Warm Hospitality of the Qianling Sect
Previously on Beast Taming Patrol...
"Are there any remaining questions from anyone?"
Standing within the area the Nether Soul Palace had reserved for his public lectures, Lin Su swept his gaze across the gathered disciples before projecting his voice outward.
The audience remained in absolute silence.
This session of public guidance had already stretched on for several hours, and the vast majority of the disciples' doubts had been thoroughly addressed.
Once he was certain no one else would step forward, Lin Su exhaled a quiet sigh of relief. He then announced loudly, "Since that is the case, we shall conclude today's session here."
With those words, he rose to his feet, cupped his hands, and offered a respectful bow to the members of the Nether Soul Palace. "Spending time with all of you these past few days has been a great benefit to me. I am truly grateful for the hospitality you have shown."
Word of Lin Su’s imminent departure had already spread through the Nether Soul Palace, and the faces of those watching were filled with a clear sense of reluctance.
It took some time for Lin Su to finally pull himself away from the crowd of disciples who were eagerly trying to convince him to stay. He eventually made his way toward Zou Mingruo, who had been observing the scene quietly from a corner. "Senior Zou," he greeted.
As he spoke, he suddenly felt a sharp, intense gaze fixed upon him.
The source was a middle-aged man standing beside Senior Zou. Though his robes differed in design from those of the Nether Soul Palace, they were unmistakably prestigious, and he radiated an aura that was easily equal to Zou Mingruo’s own.
If Lin Su’s observations were correct, this man had been standing there watching for quite a while.
Lin Su blinked, then gave a polite bow toward the stranger. "This senior is..."
"Haha! I have long heard of your reputation, young friend Lin Su. Meeting you in person, I see you truly are a dragon among men." The middle-aged man offered a beaming smile as he took Lin Su’s hand. He observed him with a look of genuine wonder before remarking, "If my own Sect affairs hadn't been so pressing, I would have traveled to the Eastern Extreme Domain personally for our exchange."
"This is Liu Changxuan, the Sect Master of the Qianling Sect," Zou Mingruo introduced. Upon hearing Liu Changxuan’s enthusiastic words, her expression turned slightly strange.
She recalled that when they were deciding which Sect Master should lead the delegation to the Eastern Extreme Domain, this man certainly hadn't sounded so eager.
So, this was the Sect Master of the Qianling Sect?
Lin Su was momentarily startled before quickly cupping his hands again. "My greetings to you, Senior Liu."
"There is no need for such formalities," Liu Changxuan replied warmly. "I heard that young friend Lin Su was scheduled to visit our Sect today. Since I was free, I decided to come to the Nether Soul Palace personally to welcome you. This way, the Nether Soul Palace doesn't have to trouble the esteemed Peng Wonderland to escort you."
"As is widely known, our Qianling Sect is incredibly hospitable. Right now, the entire Sect is waiting for your visit with immense excitement."
"Ah, I see..." Lin Su was caught off guard.
A Sect Master coming in person to act as an escort, with the entire Sect prepared for his arrival? Was a Sect of such high status truly this welcoming?
For a brief moment, he felt quite touched by the gesture.
"I thank Senior Liu for holding me in such high regard."
"Don't be so modest," Liu Changxuan said, his tone carrying the gentle weight of a senior. "Once you arrive at the Qianling Sect, you must treat it as your own home. Our hospitality is meant to put you at ease, so please, set aside these polite gestures."
He then smiled and asked, "On that note, young friend Lin Su, when do you intend to depart?"
"I am fully prepared and can leave whenever you wish," Lin Su answered. He then turned back to Zou Mingruo and the powerful figures standing behind her. "Senior Zou, and all the immortal seniors, thank you for looking after me during my stay."
"It was only right," Zou Mingruo said with a soft smile. "Should you ever wish to return, you are always welcome at our Sect."
"I will certainly find the opportunity," Lin Su replied with a solemn nod.
Following their farewells, a massive Dimensional Silver Dragon spread its wings, casting a shadow over the earth as it ascended. It carried Liu Changxuan and Lin Su into the clouds, quickly vanishing beyond the borders of the Nether Soul Palace with a few powerful strokes of its wings.
...
"Have they gone?"
At that moment, it felt the distant connection to its bloodline moving away from the heart of the Nether Soul Palace at high speed.
This was the perfect chance!
After such a long wait, a flicker of anxiety appeared in the eyes of this mighty beast.
Why did its brother’s bloodline aura manifest within that insignificant ant? It was finally time to uncover the truth!
Guided by the pull of the bloodline, the beast’s vision focused on the scene at the other end of the connection.
Suddenly, its pupils shrank in shock.
The ant carrying its brother’s bloodline was currently seated upon the back of a spatial-attribute immortal being.
Where did such a spatial immortal come from?
Disbelief and amazement surged through its heart.
In the next instant, the middle-aged man standing atop the head of the immortal-ranked Dimensional Silver Dragon seemed to sense the intrusion. He turned his gaze toward the beast’s location, his eyes flashing like two cold beams of light as he let out a thunderous shout.
"Who dares to spy on us? Scram!"
Damn, I’ve been spotted!
The beast immediately retracted its gaze, its heart pounding with lingering fear.
It had instantly recognized the identity of that middle-aged man.
That was the Sect Master of the Qianling Sect!
After observing the direction they were traveling, the beast realized the Sect Master was heading straight back to his own territory.
Even as it trembled from the close call, a wave of confusion washed over it once more.
Who was this person who carried the traces of its brother's bloodline?
Why did he go directly into the Nether Soul Palace upon arriving, only to leave for the Qianling Sect immediately after? And why was he always surrounded by such powerful immortal protectors?
The beast remained silent for a long moment before realizing it could no longer afford to wait around.
It had to find a way to investigate this individual's background before making its final move!