The carriage Gu Shengyin was in exploded instantly under a fierce palm strike.
Everyone only saw a red-clothed figure fly out from the carriage, chasing after a white-clothed figure, and in the blink of an eye, they were nowhere to be seen.
"Quick, chase them." The leaders among the powerhouses were anxious.
Now, Cheng Linyin is a precious treasure, not to mention what the championship of the Young King competition represents; her identity alone makes them dare not relax.
If anything happened to her under their protection, who could bear the responsibility if the Great High Priest held them accountable?
Others also quickly got down from their carriages.
Cheng Lingyu got out of the carriage and saw a familiar jade vial not far away.
Isn’t this the Mystical Profound Pill?
It seems that Cheng Linyin had placed it on her, and accidentally dropped it when confronting the white-clothed person.
It’s truly effortless to obtain it!
Cheng Lingyu quickly picked it up and put it into her sleeve, then joined the group with a worried expression.
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Her complexion was somewhat pale, clearly having suffered some injuries.
"That person was too fast, I couldn’t catch up." She appeared weary.
Everyone questioned her well-being.
Gu Shengyin shook her head: "Just some minor injuries, I have healing elixirs myself, a period of rest and I’ll be fine."
The team wasn’t short on idle carriages, and soon Gu Shengyin boarded a new one. The convoy tightened its vigilance and set off again.
Gu Shengyin was exempt from any disturbances due to her "injury."
As soon as she entered the carriage, the weakness on her face vanished, and a certain man was already seated inside.
"Teacher, you’re really quick."
The High Priest glanced at her: "With just a few people, they won’t detect my presence."
After saying this, he frowned: "The Tianxuan Empire is really outrageous, sending only a few people to ensure your safety? If a real expert targeted you, wouldn’t you be in great danger?"
Gu Shengyin was silent for a moment, these Elders were already at the top among the powerhouses of the Tianxuan Empire, yet in the teacher’s eyes, none of them counted as real experts?
What then is the teacher’s standard?
If it’s by his own measure, indeed, there are hardly a few experts on the entire Tianxuan Continent worth mentioning.
That afternoon, the supposedly "injured and recovering" Gu Shengyin disembarked from the carriage looking unwell.
She approached the few Elders responsible for her protection, seemingly telling them something.
The Elders’ faces were solemn, but in the end, could only shake their heads helplessly.
Cheng Lingyu watched, knowing that Cheng Linyin most likely realized the Mystical Profound Pill was missing.
At this time, surely everyone would assume the pill was taken by the previously suddenly attacking white-clothed person, and not suspect the convoy.
She watched Gu Shengyin descend from the carriage with a gloomy expression, feeling satisfied in her heart.
Even if you obtained the Mystical Profound Pill, so what? You merely made wedding clothes for someone else!
For the time being, the journey remained smooth and uneventful, and the group returned safely to the Tianxuan Empire.
Sure enough, the Tianxuan Empire’s Emperor was very pleased this time, and he even personally came to the city gates to meet the heroes returning with glory.
Among them, the most attention was undoubtedly on Gu Shengyin.
The palace even hosted a grand celebration banquet for her.
The banquet was barely over when Gu Shengyin requested to leave.
The Emperor wanted to retain her, but Gu Shengyin had to bring up the High Priest.
The High Priest’s name really worked, and the Emperor dared not hinder her further, Gu Shengyin smoothly left the Imperial Palace and returned to the Xuantian Tower.
Someone was still waiting for her there.