Yun Lintian didn’t reply immediately but turned to ask Zhou Qingyu. “Senior Zhou. You can guard this island for several years. I believe you have something to rely on, right?… You don’t have to answer me if it’s inconvenient.”
Zhou Qingyu didn’t hesitate to answer. “Indeed, I have a trump card. However, you’ve overestimated me.”
“Please do explain, Senior.” Yun Lintian didn’t quite understand.
Zhou Qingyu sighed softly and said. “The reason I can be here until this day is mainly because the Black Jade isn’t valuable as you think. It’s unnecessary for the giant forces like the nine palaces to haggle over this place. As for those relatively weaker forces, they cannot do anything to me.”
“I see.” Yun Lintian immediately understood.
It wasn’t because Zhou Qingyu’s force was strong, but rather the nine palaces were disdained to take over this place. It could be said Zhou Qingyu was at their mercy. No wonder she could not go against anyone from the nine palaces from the beginning to the present.
“Don’t belittle yourself. If they truly want to fight you head-on, they are not necessarily winning.” Lei Feifei knew her friend the best. 𝒃𝒆𝒐𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Zhou Qingyu’s trump card could definitely force anyone from the nine palaces to retreat or even end up killing them. However, it could only be used once. That was why Zhou Qingyu was reluctant to use it.
Although Yun Lintian didn’t know what Zhou Qingyu’s trump card was, he could understand something. He thought for a moment and asked. “Senior, do you want to keep this place?”
Zhou Qingyu replied almost an instant. “Yes. After all, my father has given this place to me to take care of. I am naturally unwilling to let go.”
Yun Lintian nodded and turned to Lei Zhenxiang. “Brother Lei, to what extent can you help her without harming your interest?”
Lei Zhenxiang was about to answer, he suddenly perceived a fierce glare from Lei Feifei. He immediately changed his words. “It doesn’t matter. I can protect this place.”
“Senior Lei, you….” Zhou Qingyu was stunned.
Lei Zhenxiang waved his hand. “Since you are Feifei’s best friend, you can just call me Brother Lei… In fact, even without me, they will eventually leave this place in the near future.”
“Why did Brother Lei think like that?” Zhou Qingyu asked.
Lei Zhenxiang glanced at Yun Lintian and said. “According to your words, the mysterious figure had already disappeared, including the so-called treasure behind him. If that’s the case, this place doesn’t have much value anymore… On the contrary, as the last person who sees the mysterious figure, Little Brother Mu will be the center of the focus. So, as long as Little Brother Mu leaves this place, they will also leave here after realizing there’s nothing for them to see.”
Yun Lintian smiled faintly. “What Brother Lei said is correct. It’s time for me to leave now.”
Lei Feifei immediately became anxious. “So soon?” She somehow felt this might be the last time they saw each other.
Yun Lintian responded. “I am thinking too naively. The plan has already failed. Staying here further will only harm Senior Zhou.”
Zhou Qingyu and Lei Feifei went silent. Both of them knew it was the fact.
“I will send you to the Western Continent.” Lei Zhenxiang said.
Yun Lintian didn’t refuse as he was aware Lei Zhenxiang came here by a Profound Skyship. He was no longer needed to travel across the Endless Sea by ship. “I’ll have to trouble Brother Lei.”
Lei Zhenxiang smiled and said. “Before we leave, let me do something first.”
Following, Lei Zhenxiang stood up, and his figure disappeared from the room.
***
On Du Huanfeng’s side. After knowing Lei Zhenxiang was here, they weren’t in a hurry to take action. They were currently thinking about how to deal with Yun Lintian under Lei Zhenxiang’s nose.
“Judging from how Lei Feifei protects Mu Chen, I believe Lei Zhenxiang would also protect him. The situation is not optimistic now.” Du Huanfeng expressed his thought.
Seventh Uncle snorted coldly. “Did he really dare go against us? Don’t forget that he still has Lei Baiyu to take care of. How could he have the energy to protect an unknown little boy?”
Sixth Uncle quickly interjected. “You’ve underestimated Lei Zhenxiang’s affection for his sister. Lei Feifei’s mother died due to his neglect. He would do anything to make up for her.”
As Du Huanfeng was about to say something, a cold voice suddenly resounded within the room. “You’re right. I am willing to do anything for her.”
The expressions of everyone in the room changed drastically. At this moment, a pale golden lightning human shape appeared in the room, accompanied by a majestic aura. This person was no other than Lei Zhenxiang.
Recovering from the initial shock, Du Huanfeng calmed down and said. “It turns out to be Palace Master Lei. It’s my honor to meet you here.”
Lei Zhenxiang swept his gaze over Du Huanfeng and others before saying. “I have accepted Mu Chen as my little brother. I hope you stop what you are doing and leave this place as soon as possible.”
Du Huanfeng and others were startled for a second. Although they had expected Lei Zhenxiang to protect Yun Lintian, no one would have thought Lei Zhenxiang to treat Yun Lintian as his little brother.
Du Huanfeng’s eyes narrowed as he said calmly. “I understand Palace Master Lei’s point of protecting Mu Chen. However, telling us to leave is not good, right?”
Lei Zhenxiang stared coldly at Du Huanfeng and said. “It doesn’t matter whether you want to leave. I will make you leave myself.”
“Palace Master Lei, this lowly one hasn’t seen you for a long time. Why don’t we exchange some pointers?” Seventh Uncle suddenly said. His face was incomparably cold.
Lei Zhenxiang didn’t say anything. He merely glanced at Seventh Uncle, and the latter’s vision instantly filled with a sea of golden lightning, causing him to scream aloud.
“Arghh!” Seventh Uncle let out a shrill scream as blood gushed out of his eyes. His entire body kept spasming with pain.
“Do you want to continue?” Lei Zhenxiang said calmly. Dead silence immediately blanketed the room.