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.

the marsh, the young woman also intentionally or unintentionally asked Shui Ling some questions, all of which Shui Ling

the more the two talked, the more the

right? What’s all that about?” Shui Ling

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

turned to Yang

wore an innocent expression; he too didn’t know what

shows itself again and it is quite likely it will

Scarlet Blood Orchid so important

orchid isn’t something our Bold Independent Union has great need of, but it is essential for the Young Master of Langya Sacred Ground. We promised to hand over that Scarlet Blood Orchid to Langya Sacred Ground half a month from

Mu Hui? Was he injured?” Shui Ling was

know Young Master

we’ve met before,”

she let out a laugh, her attitude becoming noticeably warmer, “It looks like young miss really is a disciple from

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

The young woman paused, directing a puzzled look towards

Blood Orchid dove into

“That’s right.”

me to where it disappeared and I’ll see if I can

“Your offer is quite kind, but the swamp there is very muddy and over a thousand meters deep, even if you are a

not just skilled in Water Attribute techniques,”

place like this with lots of water, all of

woman thought about it for a while before finally agreeing,

It didn’t matter if she was unsuccessful, but if she somehow managed to succeed, Bold Independent Union would

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 had indeed been waiting here to capture the Scarlet Blood Orchid, but at the last minute had fallen

The young woman pointed to the swamp

Sense and attempted to prove the depths below,

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

Union glanced over at Yang Kai once before no longer paying any attention

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

*Hua…*

the swamp. Her clothes weren’t the slightest bit wet, but her face somewhat pale and her lips were purple, trembling as if she had

Bold Independent Union

Ling

them revealed

there?” Yang Kai asked in concern. Shui Ling currently looked like she had just emerged from a thousand year

Shui Ling quickly circulated her Secret Art to dispel

Shui Ling had recovered somewhat, she let out a long breath and said,

lit up as she called out

but by myself, I have no

young woman

it’s hiding beneath a layer