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.

marsh, the young woman also intentionally or unintentionally asked Shui Ling

the more the young women

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

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

their story, Shui Ling turned to Yang Kai

innocent expression; he too didn’t know what importance the Scarlet Blood Orchid had

this time, it will be at least half a year before it shows itself again and it is quite likely it will leave

Blood Orchid so important

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,

Ground’s Young Master? Mu Hui? Was

Young Miss know Young

we’ve met before,” Shui Ling

becoming noticeably warmer, “It looks like young miss really is a disciple

Seeing how Mu

young woman paused, directing

Scarlet Blood Orchid dove into

“That’s right.”

me to where it disappeared and I’ll see

Independent Union stared blankly at Shui Ling. After a moment silence, the young woman smiled and shook her head, “Your offer is quite kind, but the swamp there is very muddy and over a thousand meters deep, even if you are a Water Attribute cultivator, it is impossible to find that orchid in such an environment. I

not just skilled in Water

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

while before finally agreeing, turning in

matter if she was unsuccessful, but if she somehow managed to succeed, Bold Independent Union would

later, 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.

to the swamp

attempted to prove the depths below, but he was unable to

Shui Ling said, diving into

at Yang Kai once before no longer paying any attention to him,

incense to burn,

*Hua…*

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

Bold Independent Union looked to her with

Ling shook

of them

Ling currently looked like she had just emerged from a thousand year old glacier and was obviously

Ling quickly circulated her Secret Art to dispel the Cold Qi in

recovered somewhat, she let out a long breath and said, “Although I

found it?” The young woman’s eyes lit up as she called out in

I have no way of obtaining

The young woman asked

it’s hiding beneath a layer of Ice Flame Star