Among the fifty people, there were both new and familiar faces.
Besides Xi Yangyun, the one they recognized the most was Ling Ziwei. Although her appearance hadn’t changed much, her overall temperament was completely different. Compared to before, it wasn’t known how many levels it had been raised.
Ling Ziqi, her elder brother, wasn’t by her side. Though the siblings depended on one another to survive, he didn’t have the qualifications to waste a placement on. As early as when Ling Ziwei was struggling in every possible way and was trying her best to fight for the placements, Gongyi Tianyang purposefully looked for her in private, and brought Ling Ziqi along, too. Naturally, Ling Ziwei was more than just pleasantly surprised. Her adoration for Tianyang also increased.
These fifty people had arrived, but other members of Qingyun Sect weren’t permitted to follow.
Qingyun Sect’s sect master only mobilized everyone before sending them over, but after delivering them here, he could only leave everything else up to Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo. He similarly couldn’t to observe this secret.
Qin Bailang gave face, and wouldn’t look if he wasn’t allowed to. At the same time, he also restricted those elders so that they couldn’t recklessly investigate and make trouble for the two. Most of all was that unwilling and indignant He Clan. He personally monitored the situation, and didn’t let them interfere with this time’s major event.
It was also due to his actions that Tianheng and Gu Zuo’s favorability of Qin Bailang increased significantly. They felt that, under this sect master’s leadership, they could deepen their relationship with Qingyun Sect.
This was originally a matter of mutual benefits.
Both sides were quite satisfied.
Following this, the two led the fifty Qingyun Sect disciples into the deserted mountains and barren hills outside. In this place, the Tianlong Guards and children of the Gongyi Clan all reunited.
Tianyang and Mingxia bowed and paid respects to their parents and elders. As for Grandfather Zhuoyue, and the parents, Gongyi Yan and Liu Suyan, these three also went over to console them — This was especially so when Liu Suyan learned that Tianyang and Ling Ziwei seemed to be in love. Her heart became increasingly delighted.
When Xi Yangyun and Xi Shuangyun grouped up, Ling Ziwei located her elder brother, Ling Ziqi. Meanwhile, Huang Ji stood on the side with his arms crossed. His expression was grave and stern, which made him particularly eye-catching.
Yet, there was another person who, up until now, felt that this course of events was unbelievable.
This person was Bai Qingyi. His aptitude was just above average. Originally, he only wanted to make a deal with the He Clan, but because of He Qianqian, he stumbled across the iron plate known as Gongyi Tianheng along the way. He had no choice but to sell his own freedom to save his life, and become Gu Zuo’s medicine slave. Afterwards, he acted as a spy, and conscientiously put forth all his efforts. While he was rarely summoned, he obtained many benefits…
Originally, he believed that so long as this arrangement continued and Gu Zuo didn’t die, he would be able to live for several more years. He just didn’t expect that his master would rush into that accursed Road of Death. Wasn’t it obvious that he was about to die?!
Fortunately, his luck wasn’t too bad. After a period of trepidation, he realized that nothing happened, so he continued to carefully act as a spy. He didn’t dare to neglect anything — His master was a man who even conquered the Road of Death and survived!
Later on, his master, who clearly went to another continent, suddenly appeared in front of him several days ago, wanting to bring him over, too…
Bai Qingyi’s frame of mind was very complicated.
With his bit of aptitude, being able to go to the Central Continent was undoubtedly like a meat pie falling from the sky and landing on his head. It was certainly a joyous occasion. But at the same time, if he stayed close to his master, he might receive even more missions in the future. Eventually, the meat pie wouldn’t taste that flavorful anymore.
But generally speaking, his life, which was originally mediocre and uninteresting, might possibly surge forward with great momentum. Even if there were more dangers and troubles, this probably…wasn’t a bad thing either.
Although Bai Qingyi’s thoughts were rather complicated, there was actually only one reason why Gu Zuo took him along. He simply couldn’t let his medicine slave wander around “free-range”.
In the wake of Gu Zuo’s improved psychic power, he could already control many medicine slaves at the same time. However, the stronger the medicine slave, the harder it would be to subdue them. But no matter what methods he used, so long as his Medicine Slave Brand was seared into their Tianfu Acupoints, the other party’s life and death was completely grasped in his hands.
From beginning to end, Bai Qingyi had never been disloyal. And in the future, Gu Zuo wouldn’t necessarily return regularly to the Peripheral Continents. Since Bai Qingyi was considered a trustworthy worker, rather than leaving him here as an idle chess piece, it was better to take him away and let big brother utilize him for other purposes.
In any case, this was just one more person.
Apart from these friends and acquaintances, there were still forty-something people remaining. When they saw Tianheng, all of them were shocked.
The elders of their various bloodlines clearly pointed out that the person who wanted to bring them away was an older generation of theirs. However, the one they currently saw was this exceptional genius with shocking aptitudes, who obviously hadn’t left Qingyun Sect that long ago.
Could it be that it was a method provided by Tianheng?
This was incomprehensible. That Central Continent could actually allow someone to improve this quickly?
In an instant, eagerness flashed in the eyes of many disciples.
If it was said that the Central Continent really had this kind of capability, then going along with them was worth it! They also hadn’t tirelessly competed for those placements in vain!
Back to the situation at hand. Since everyone was present, it was reasonable to say that Gu Zuo would take out the Void-Breaking Shuttle and take them away. It was just that, Gu Zuo scooped out a large gourd instead.
Tianheng faintly smiled at everyone: “Ladies, gentlemen, and fellow disciples. Before we go, listen to what I have to say first.”
Once these words were uttered, the expressions of those disciples became focused.
Was it possible that there was another requirement?
There was even a small handful of people who raised their guards.
Tianheng noticed that they all had their own thoughts, but he didn’t care. He directly stated: “The method to bring all of you to the Central Continent is remarkable and strange. Because we can’t let everyone observe the process, Ah Zuo has refined a type of medicinal pill that will cause temporarily blindness. Once we reach the Central Continent, everyone can take the antidote to regain your own eyesight.
“This is an essential measure. It won’t only be all of you Qingyun Sect disciples. The members of my Gongyi Clan and my subordinate guards will each take this pill as well. Thus, if there’s anyone among you who isn’t willing to do this, you can leave this place and return to Qingyun Sect.”
After his words fell, there were several people whose expressions changed at once.
In fact, most of the disciples were told by their elders that, if such matters didn’t go too far, they had to do as instructed. Thus, at this time, although their brows furrowed as they listened, nothing became of these peculiar looks. As for these peculiar looks, it was naturally due to some careful thoughts in their hearts.
Gu Zuo’s psychic power was keen. With a single sweep, he noticed these people’s unease. However, he also didn’t particularly mind. At any rate, after taking precautions, no matter how many conjectures the passengers had, they wouldn’t be able to find a definite answer. Indeed, there was no cause for worry.
Seeing that no one had left, Tianheng smiled: “Since everyone doesn’t have any objections… Ah Zuo, let the Tianlong Guards distribute the medicinal pills.”
Gu Zuo replied with a smile of his own: “Okay, big brother.”
The Tianlong Guards didn’t need to say anything at all. Soon, many people stepped forward, received the medicinal pills from Gu Zuo’s hands, and started distributing them. The Tianlong Guards really did give each member of the Gongyi Clan a pill. Even Gongyi Zhuoyue and Tianheng’s close relatives were no exception.
Upon seeing this, the other disciples trusted Tianheng and Gu Zuo a little more, and similarly took the pills.
Having everyone swallow the medicinal pills was naturally a precaution for Qingyun Sect’s disciples, but it was also a form of protection for the children of the Gongyi Clan. After all, there were so many powerhouses on the Central Continent. This Void-Breaking Shuttle was considered an excellent spirit weapon. Its functions were astounding, but it was also an effective tool for escaping. Who knew whether it would be coveted by others one day?
Among the disciples of Qingyun Sect, there were those who harbored evil intentions. The younger generations of the Gongyi Clan weren’t strong enough, so it would be difficult to protect the secrets in their minds. As a result, it was better that everyone didn’t know anything.
The Gongyi Clan children didn’t know the reason why, but they trusted in Tianheng’s words. Thus, after taking the medicinal pills, they didn’t hesitate to swallow them. Shortly thereafter, the various Tianlong Guards also took the pills. Seeing this, the Qingyun Sect disciples followed along.
Subsequently, everyone who took the medicinal pills only sensed darkness in front of their eyes. They weren’t able to see anything.
In a split second, minor panic spread throughout the crowd.
Gu Zuo’s voice resounded just in time: “Everyone, be careful. Don’t move around and flail about.”
Immediately following this, a beam of silver light broke through the air, landed on the ground, and constantly expanded. Then, one streak of light after another burst forth, individually covered the assembly of hundreds of people, and swept them all inside.
At this moment, everyone who entered the Void-Breaking Shuttle only felt a slight tremor under their feet. At the same time, they heard Gu Zuo speak: “We’re already on our way to the Central Continent. Now, let me tell you all about some of the relevant, general knowledge…”
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