In the Anfu Mansion of Xiangyang, a stunningly beautiful figure lounged lazily in the main seat, propping her cheek with one hand while observing both the trembling Cheng Lixue beside her and Zhao Min, who boldly continued to survey her.
"She actually didn’t sneak any food, seems like it did have some effect."
Sun Shiyu glanced at the clever and peculiar Zhao Min, then looked at the beautiful ladies of the Emei Sect and Mikasa, her mood seemingly lifted a great deal.
"How come he’s not here yet? Where could he have gone?"
"Reporting to Miss, the young master might have gone to see his snake farm; he had arranged for some soldiers to collect snake eggs there."
Zhao Min reported respectfully to Sun Shiyu.
It wasn’t just him; at this moment, all the elite members of the Six Major Sects, as well as the representatives of martial arts experts from the Divine Sculpture, were also within this mansion, listening to the decree, not daring to overstep in the slightest.
Anyone who saw a breathtakingly beautiful woman descend from the skies and casually flip over the city gate of Xiangyang along with the ramparts above, then ask them to come and wait, would behave themselves without daring any form of rebellion.
In fact, Sun Shiyu had already visited Xiangyang once before, and Guo Jing and the others had seen her, except back then Sun Shiyu had not forced them to do anything, allowing them to stay and defend Xiangyang to the death.
Now, after the crisis in Xiangyang City was resolved, they had realized that this lady was actually the biggest crisis for Xiangyang!
Even during the craziest moments of the Titans’ siege, it was just a few Aberrants crashing through parts of the walls, nowhere near as exaggerated as the casual flip executed by the opponent!
The members of the Six Major Sects felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.
It turned out that what Taoist Tao had said was all true!
No wonder he had described Pioneers in such a way!
Just then, accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps outside, Tao Yu’s voice could be heard before he appeared.
"Aiyo, my dear lady, please don’t be so impatient. The Titans were only chased away temporarily; there might still be some that slipped through the net. How could you have flipped the city gate?"
Heaven knows what Tao Yu felt when he returned to Xiangyang and saw that gaping void where not only the gate but also the ramparts above had completely vanished.
For such a feat to be accomplished in such a short time, it surely must have been this young lady.
"Huh? Didn’t you reply earlier saying that the issue was resolved?"
Sun Shiyu was delighted to see Tao Yu at first, but she quickly suppressed her expression.
"Sort of, just to be cautious. Later, when we head back, we can only bring two people; I’ll arrange for Eren and the others to continue staying here to drive away the Titans."
Tao Yu pressed his nose bridge; in fact, he had already made most of the arrangements needed.
Only because he had to bring back a batch of snake eggs did he end up guarding that mountaintop. Besides that, arrangements were made to inquire about the location of Unfeeling Valley; he had been almost non-stop tying loose ends for this place during this period.
"Oh, then there’s no issue, right? Shall we depart?"
Sun Shiyu glanced at Cheng Lixue. The motorboat could indeed carry two more people, but this foolish woman was too stupid, and she always felt like staying too close might be contagious.
"Yes, they still have to lead the team back. But my master, senior sister, and brother-in-law should be planning to stay."
Tao Yu explained briefly.
Guo Jing couldn’t let go of the Central Plains just yet; he wouldn’t likely relinquish his burden and retire until all the Titans had been chased away. They could bring them back to the gathering place then.
The Chosen Ones were indeed meant to follow the gathering place, where their potential could grow even more in the future.
For now, they weren’t short on these two Chosen Ones.
"Also, about the elites from the Six Major Sects, I had promised to let them return once the Titans were hunted down," Tao Yu said, pretending to be serious.
This moved members of the Six Major Sects greatly.
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They could hardly believe that Taoist Tao still remembered us!
"Huh? That many? No way, they are to follow your woman and head back to base with me," Sun Shiyu declared, then turned her head to look at the people from the Six Major Sects and let out a light snort.
"Who agrees? Who opposes?"
Though Sun Shiyu’s voice was delicate, sweet, and indulgent, it was like a demonic chant in the ears of the martial arts experts from the Six Major Sects, making them tremble in fear.
Even the most stubborn, Mie Jue, did not utter another word.
"See, they have no objections. It’s settled."
"No objections, then that’s good," Tao Yu concluded.
Tao Yu sighed and turned back to speak to the people of the six major factions,
"Everyone, since we’ve promised the young miss, we must see it through. Otherwise, when the young miss gets angry, it can be quite troublesome. You’ve seen how she travels much faster than I do; if we have to go to our respective sects, it would be difficult for me to explain..."
Hearing Tao Yu’s words, the people nodded repeatedly, and Kong Zhi even chanted a Buddhist mantra,
"Amitabha, as a monk, I do not lie. Since we have promised, we will surely go. Now that many realms have fallen into the Avici Hell, we monks must seek to save all sentient beings!"
Tao Yu, upon hearing this, praised them repeatedly, commending them for their vision and sense of responsibility.
Sun Shiyu’s pretty face showed a hint of impatience.
"We’re done, we’re done."
"Then let’s set off."
After speaking, Sun Shiyu walked straight outside.
Meanwhile, Tao Yu turned back to glance at Zhao Min and Cheng Lixue, saying,
"Safety first. If you encounter Pioneers causing trouble, use the excuse I told you about."
"Understood, young master, please be at ease,"
Zhao Min took on the responsibility confidently, and Tao Yu nodded, then turned and left.
At least from her actions on the road this time, Tao Yu was very satisfied. Although she could stir up issues, she was indeed very capable and handled even the minutest details very well.
Tao Yu then arrived outside the residence and saw Sun Shiyu gesture casually, causing the sky’s hovering motorcycle to swoop down. The two leaped onto it together, then raced off into the sky.
They left behind the people of the Martial World who finally seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
With that young miss present, her aura had been too strong; they didn’t even dare take a deep breath!
Is this what the top fighters from the Pioneers are like?!
Truly, their strength is unfathomable!
Being able to work directly under Tao, a true master, seems pretty good.
At least compared to the attitude and tone of those eight who had left previously, the other Pioneers are indeed not easy to talk to. Now it’s as if they have an extra layer of protection...
High above, once again sitting behind Sun Shiyu, wrapping his arm around her slender waist, Tao Yu’s eyes also showed a glint of something different.
Last time, he hadn’t dared let any distractions enter his mind, focusing entirely on meditation to keep his composure, but this time, feeling the smooth touch and smelling that familiar scent of her body, the hand Tao Yu had around her unintentionally began to wander.
He whispered in Sun Shiyu’s ear with a mischievous smile,
"Your battle suit is quite bothersome..."
"Bothersome? Then I’ll just take it off~"
Sun Shiyu stood up, unzipped the suit causing it to peel away from the sides, revealing a scene that’s indescribable.
Tao Yu’s eyes widened,
"No one’s watching, why are you shy~"
"We’re almost there, wake up."
The call in his ear brought Tao Yu back from his sage-like trance, and soon he could see the outline of the base in the distance.
Indeed, the ride of a little rich girl was much faster than his subpar vehicle.
But the only thing to be glad about was that the advancements from the second Deification of "Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique" and "Assimilating All Shapes" were evidently much more significant than the previous whatnot Deifications like the Nine Yin.
Although he still relied on the Taming Technique as a cheat, the duration had doubled each time, finally giving him ample opportunity to truly comprehend it...
"Zhao Min seems to be capable of handling things. She could be the deputy; she’s much better than that blockhead Cheng Lixue,"
Sun Shiyu’s sultry voice entered his ears, making Tao Yu even more alert. He then asked,
"Should you drop me off first? Aren’t there people from Floating City around? Won’t they see us?"
But no sooner had he spoken than Tao Yu felt that familiar enveloping sensation; a translucent layer of fluid wrapped around them, whisking the two toward the residence of the little rich girl without causing a ripple...