Chapter 529: Zongquan Island (I)
Although Situ Mo had only sustained injuries, the fortunate news was that the monk could no longer stir up trouble.
Li Yuanjiao declined Kong Tingyun's invitation. The group did not linger on Yuezhou Island; they headed straight north across the Scarlet Pristine Sea.
Kong Tingyun escorted them all the way out of her territory before returning on the clouds. In high spirits, she hummed a few tunes. When she saw her subordinates approaching respectfully, she quickly recomposed herself.
It seemed like Mutuo had failed to deduce Brother Jiao's strength! The Li Family is certainly impressive… Did Xiao Chuting secretly involve himself in this, or was it another Purple Mansion Realm cultivator behind this? Li Yuanjiao's fate remains a mystery; I wonder if he's like Liu Changdie and Tu Longjian…
In any case, Kong Tingyun had made a good move. Not only had she suppressed the enemy, but she had also solidified her relationship with the Li Family, killing two birds with one stone. Riding the wind back to Yuezhou Island, she was looking forward to a good night's sleep.
Meanwhile, the Li Family flew toward their destination. Li Qinghong appeared relaxed, but Li Yuanjiao's expression darkened as they left the Kong Family's territory. His brows knitted together in suspicion.
Noticing her brother's unease, Li Qinghong whispered, "What's wrong, Brother?"
Li Yuanjiao tightened his grip on his sword and replied in a deep voice, "Something's off about Kong Tingyun's strength… When I ambushed the Hooked Serpent with her in Lake Xian, she was far less powerful than she is today. If she had such strength then, a mere demon like the Hooked Serpent—even at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment Realm—wouldn't have stood a chance against her golden mountain. Why would she require my assistance and share the spoils?"
Li Qinghong considered this for a moment before nodding in agreement.