Translator: Silavin
It was too strange. Except for Qin Yichen, even when Lu Linghan approached, Xiao Bai would growl a few times. But now, with Little Ling’er tugging at its ear, it did not resist at all. On the contrary, it looked pitiful and fearful.
Others who saw this scene might at most think Little Ling’er was brave, and that she was Qin Yichen’s Daughter. However, Qin Yichen did not believe that was the case.
Because even he himself could not be sure if Xiao Bai was absolutely loyal to him. He too did not dare to force Xiao Bai to sign any special contracts with him.
But now, he could sense that Xiao Bai was truly deeply afraid of Little Ling’er, a little girl who was born not long ago!
“Stand up, sit down, stand up, sit down…”
Then, right at the gate of the great hall, Little Ling’er started training Xiao Bai like a Dog. If any of its movements were a bit slow or not quite to standard, it would receive a flick on its head from Little Ling’er.
King Lu Heze and the others were completely stunned. This was simply… too revolutionary.
They had personally experienced how ferocious Xiao Bai was just now, but now… in front of Little Ling’er, it had absolutely no dignity. Even Qin Yichen, with his vast experience, could not explain this situation.
Still, his eyes lit up.
[If Xiao Bai is willing to guard the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty, unless the An Family is willing to pay any price to attack, it would definitely be as stable as Mount Tai.]
Soon, Qin Yichen’s parents and Elders, including Shu Ruyan and Sister Shu Xin, were all brought into the Royal Palace.
Outside of the Royal Palace was too unsafe for them. If the An Family used them as hostages, Qin Yichen would not be able to have peace of mind.
The Heavenly Unicorn Royal Palace also became a solid fortress.
After arranging everything, Qin Yichen once again set off on his lone journey to the Central Province.
Because he had been delayed for so long, he was afraid he might miss the Alchemy Tower Test.
He could not give up on this opportunity. Because only by entering the Alchemy Tower could he have access to more and better resources.
For example, the issue of his current low cultivation could actually be improved by using Pills, but unfortunately, the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty simply did not have such precious medicine to concoct such Pills.
However, the Alchemy Tower would have everything he needed. As long as he had the ability and made enough contributions, the Alchemy Tower would provide any resources he wanted.
Of course, all this was based on the premise of being able to enter the Alchemy Tower.
[No matter what, I must enter the Alchemy Tower…] After making up his mind, Qin Yichen set off towards the Central Province without stopping.
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At this time, all the big figures in the Central Province had gathered at the same place.
They were all giants who could make the entire Central Province tremble with a stomp of their feet. They were also the Patriarchs of various Millennial Families.
Usually, they were elusive like Dragons, only showing their heads but not their tails. But now, they have gathered together.
As they sized each other up, they all wore expressions that were hard to read, making it impossible to guess what they were thinking.
Standing in the same place, they did not greet each other, not even exchanging glances, before walking in the same direction.
A waterfall cascaded down like the Milky Way suspended in the air, with the sound of water and mist filling the air. An old man was fishing by the river.
The old man was dressed very simply, clean and tidy. There was not a hint of luxury about him, but rather a return to simplicity. He sat in the mist of the waterfall, giving people a feeling that he had become one with the mist.
Beside him, a person was already standing.
This person was already very old, with white hair and beard, and wrinkles criss crossing his forehead. His slightly furrowed brows gave the impression that he was always deep in thought.
He was wearing an Alchemy Master’s robe, which was already very worn out, with many holes in the sleeves, trouser legs, and back.
It was clear that this old man was an Alchemy Master, but he was not wearing an Alchemy Master Medal to indicate his rank.
Although he was standing beside the old man fishing, his mind seemed to have wandered off to who knows where. His thoughts were not here at all.
The Patriarchs of the Eight Millennial Families arrived one after another. As they approached, they all adjusted their clothes and slowed their steps, trying not to make any sound, as if afraid of disturbing the old man’s fishing.
The situation was very strange!
Obviously, the Patriarchs of the Eight Millennial Families were very wary of the old man fishing, and they even revered him.
The use of the word ‘revere’ made the hierarchy very clear. Fear and reverence were two completely different concepts, but were of the same vein.
If outsiders saw this scene, they would probably be too shocked to speak.
The Eight Patriarchs, what kind of status did they have? It could be said that they were the rulers of the entire Central Province. Even in the Northern Region, was there really someone above them?
Obviously there was, since there was even the old man in the worn-out Alchemy Master’s robe standing beside the old man fishing.
He was none other than the Guildmaster of the Alchemy Tower!
Even he who had not appeared for hundreds of years was standing here, showing that this matter was truly extraordinary.
Thinking this, the Eight Patriarchs could not help but speculate about why the old man fishing had called them here.
Could it be that something big was about to happen in the Northern Region!?
“Everyone’s here.” The old man fishing did not turn around, his gaze still on his fishing rod. A very calm voice came from his mouth. The voice was very gentle, not putting any pressure on others. It was like spring rain and dew caressing the Soul, even making people feel inexplicably comfortable.
Just this simple sentence made the Eight Patriarchs’ bodies tremble in unison. Although they quickly suppressed the shock that surged in their pupils, their halted steps still betrayed them.
Yes, they were all nervous!
They were just like children standing in front of adults.
Although the old man’s voice would sound very comfortable to ordinary people, they read a lot of information from this voice.
For example, the cultivation realm of this old man fishing in front of them. It was definitely a level they could only look up to.
“I called you here to ask you for a favour…” The old man fishing put away his fishing rod, then turned around to look at them.
At this moment, even the white haired Guildmaster of the Alchemy Tower seemed a bit at a loss, not knowing where to put his hands and feet.
“Hehe, at such an old age, and still so fidgety.” The old man fishing teased him, and the latter became even more nervous, as restrained as a young girl.
Perhaps in the entire Northern Region, only this old man dared to speak to him like this.
“In the blink of an eye, you’ve all grown up, and grown old…” Looking at the people of various ages before him, all showing signs of ageing, the old man fishing seemed quite emotional.
It was also very clear that his age must be much older than he looked.
“Whatever it is, please feel free to instruct us.”
In front of this old man, they dared not be arrogant, all considering themselves as Juniors.
“I want you to help me find someone.” Thinking of his purpose, the old man fishing’s face also showed a trace of solemnity, “A Martial Artist with a special Martial Soul, who probably awakened about a year ago.”
That Dragon Manifestation was something the old man could not forget. So, he had summoned the nine most influential people in the Central Province.