Martial Peak

Shui Ling had previously disclosed a lot of information to Yang Kai including how different Sects were classified here and had even frankly admitted Water Spirit Temple was just barely a first-class force because they had a single Saint Realm master protecting their Sect.

Her modesty had made Yang Kai think Water Spirit Temple wasn’t very strong.

But now, seeing the big dramatic transformation in attitude of these Bold Independent Union disciples, Yang Kai realized that the force Shui Ling belonged to wasn’t weak.

At the very least, when the young woman leader heard the name Water Spirit Temple, her expression became dignified and she restrained much of her initial hostility while even a hint of dread flashed across her eyes.

Staring at Shui Ling hesitantly for a moment, the young woman and her group took a few steps back and began whispering to each other.

Yang Kai had no intention or interest in spying on what they were discussing so he just stood in place and waited quietly.

Shui Ling’s expression also completely relaxed. Before figuring out where they were, she hadn’t dared to reveal her identity, but now knowing they were in Bold Independent Union’s territory, she had no more scruples.

Water Spirit Temple was not too far from Bold Independent Union, only about half a month’s journey, so the two forces would occasionally engage in trade and had some small friendship.

The group from Bold Independent Union whispered back and forth while occasionally glancing over at Yang Kai and Shui Ling, seemingly trying to determine the validity of Shui Lin’s statement.

After a brief discussion, the young woman let out a sigh and called towards Shui Ling, “Miss, since you say you’re a disciple of Water Spirit Temple, would you mind showing us some identification?”

“Sure,” Shui Ling smiled and took out a blue Jade Token and casually threw it to the young woman.

The young woman caught it and after a quick examination, wore an even more solemn expression, nodding her head as she said, “This Jade Token does contain a trace of Water Qi and should have been carved by a master who cultivates the Water Attribute, but I’m sorry, I’ve never seen this kind of Jade Token before, so I cannot definitively determine you are a Water Spirit Temple disciple.”

Saying so, she threw the Jade Token back and the last trace of hostility on her face disappeared, only leaving behind a look of helplessness.

After a moment of hesitation, the young woman continued, “So, if it is convenient, can the two of you come to my Bold Independent Union for a while? If we can confirm that you are indeed a disciples of Water Spirit Temple, we will no longer investigate what happened here today, but if you’re not… You understand.”

The young women’s words were neither angry nor depressed, neither arrogant nor servile, fully demonstrating her adaptability and ability as a leader.

“Good,” Shui Ling smiled, not trying to refuse.

In any case, her identity was real, as long as Bold Independent Union inquired slightly, they would soon be able to confirm this.

“Yang Kai, what do you think?” Shui Ling also consulted Yang Kai; after all, she knew Yang Kai was someone who only ate soft food but refused hard food. These people clearly wanted to detain them, if that angered him and he was unwilling to cooperate, then their only option would be to fight.

But Yang Kai this time just shrugged his shoulders, “It doesn’t matter, I don’t know where to go from here anyway.”

Shui Ling couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The young woman nodded and waved, “Then it’s settled!”

Saying so, she turned around and led the way, Yang Kai and Shui Ling following close behind, and the other seven Immortal Ascension Boundary cultivators bringing up the rear.

Their formation clearly showed they were still wary of Yang Kai and Shui Ling’s identities and motives.

or unintentionally asked Shui Ling some questions, all of which Shui Ling care-freely responded to, making no attempt to hide

the more the two talked, the more

right? What’s all that about?”

young woman wore a forced smile but did not avoid the topic, briefly explaining

Shui Ling turned to Yang Kai stuck out her

too didn’t know what importance the Scarlet Blood Orchid had to these

quite likely

Scarlet Blood Orchid so

Ground. We promised to hand over that Scarlet Blood Orchid to Langya Sacred Ground half a month from now, but since we’ve lost our only opportunity to obtain it, I don’t know

Mu Hui? Was he injured?” Shui

know

met before,” Shui

becoming noticeably warmer, “It

Temple and Langya Sacred Ground are close friends. Seeing how Mu Hui is the one who needs that

woman paused, directing a puzzled

dove into the depths of the

“That’s right.”

and I’ll see if I can find

is quite kind, but the swamp there is very muddy and over a thousand meters deep, even

not just skilled in Water Attribute techniques,” Shui Ling smiled

possessed the Water Spirit Body, a genuine special constitution, so in a place like this

a while before finally agreeing, turning in a different direction and waving,

was unsuccessful, but if she somehow managed to succeed, Bold Independent Union would be able to fulfill

the group of people arrived at the place where the Scarlet Blood Orchid had disappeared. Around the area, Yang Kai detected several barriers and traps and confirmed that these people had not been lying. They

pointed to the swamp in

prove the depths below, but he was unable

a look,” Shui Ling said, diving into the murky water

and the others from Bold Independent Union glanced over at Yang

for a stick of incense to burn, bubbles began forming on the swamp’s surface, raising everyone’s tension

*Hua…*

out of the swamp. Her clothes weren’t the slightest bit wet, but her face somewhat pale and

Independent Union looked to

Ling

them

currently looked like she had just emerged from a thousand year old glacier

quickly circulated her Secret Art to dispel the

a long breath and said, “Although I couldn’t bring it back, I did find where

lit up

have no way

young woman asked

layer of