Chapter 990: Return to Jade Capital
“That's what happened...mm...no need to worry...I know what I’m doing. Just as well, I was planning to return anyway. There are matters in Jade Capital that need my attention.”
“Take care of yourself. Alright, talk later.”
Qi Xuansu ended his conversation with Zhang Yuelu.
At this moment, Qi Xuansu was on his way back to Jade Capital. He had not expected to return this way. He had arrived in Fenglin on a flying ship, and now, he departed with one too. The difference was that on his return journey, he enjoyed the treatment of the three Deputy Grand Masters by traveling aboard the Yinglong Warship. This was a show of extraordinary prestige.
Of course, this honor was due to the Sakka. The Earthly Preceptor had granted Qi Xuansu Class-A access until he departed Izanagi’s divine kingdom, but because the circumstances changed, Qi Xuansu could still control the Sakka. This showed how flexible such authorization was. If Qi Xuansu disobeyed orders and misused it, the Earthly Preceptor could reclaim the right midway without hesitation.
In truth, what Sage Qingwei had said about the Holy Court striking again was possible, but the likelihood was slim. After all, Donghai was already Daoist territory. Entering the lands of the Great Xuan Empire meant stepping into the very heart of Daoist power. The Holy Court would not dare provoke trouble here.
The real reason for Sage Qingwei to say that was simply because he wanted to kick Qi Xuansu out of Fenglin. It was both an outlet for his displeasure and a way to assert his authority as the Sage Commander.
After all, anyone who thought carefully afterward would find discrepancies. How did Qi Xuansu suddenly appear inside Izanagi’s divine kingdom? How did a Longevity-stage Immortal descend without warning? This contradicted the original plan. If word leaked from Qi Xuansu’s side, it could make Sage Qingwei look as though he had been outmaneuvered by a junior. It was an embarrassing prospect for the Sage Commander of the entire Fenglin campaign. So, Sage Qingwei solved the problem smoothly by sending Qi Xuansu away. In Jade Capital, no one knew the details. In Fenglin, those who did would not follow Qi Xuansu all the way to Jade Capital to inquire about the incident.
Thus, Qi Xuansu’s return journey was uneventful. He merely guarded the remnants of Izanami’s golden husk.
Only upon entering the Kunlun airspace did a change occur.
As soon as the Yinglong Warship entered the jurisdiction of the Kunlun Daoist Mansion, two other flying ships were dispatched to escort them back to Jade Capital.
Qi Xuansu exchanged a few courtesies with one of the Deputy Kunlun Daoist Mansion Masters and expressed thanks for their efforts. The Deputy Mansion Master was also courteous, praising those who had fought in Fenglin for having gone through the greater hardship.