Chapter 720, Mission Accomplished, Graceful Retreat

Translator: Silavin

 

Ju Lingren’s lips twitched slightly. [Aren’t you just stating the obvious? If it were an ordinary object or a common meteorite from beyond Heaven, could it have turned one of the Gathering Space Crystal House’s storage halls into such a state?!]

 

“*Cough, cough,* Master… Master Qin, I am still feeling somewhat unwell, so I’ll head down to rest first.” Upon hearing Qin Yichen mention his Master, Ju Lingren abandoned any thought of pressing further into how Qin Yichen had managed to protect himself under that special energy.

 

Moreover, seeing that grey, indistinct, inauspicious creature, that small gecko, perched on the latter’s shoulder, he fled as if avoiding the god of plagues, vanishing down the stairwell in a wisp of smoke. His movements were so swift that one could scarcely imagine this was the same person who, just an hour ago, had been at death’s door.

 

“… Qin… Master Qin…” While the Branch Master could escape so easily, the Crystal House’s manager and numerous members could not retreat with such composure. After all, the Gathering Space Tower’s hierarchy was extremely strict, and when it came to status, they fell far short of an Honourable Guest Officer.

 

“Forget it, no need to leave. I’ll leave.” Seeing everyone’s expressions, Qin Yichen felt rather speechless. However, he did not make things difficult for them. He simply waved his hand and headed toward the stairwell.

 

*Whoosh!*

 

Almost instantaneously, the previously crowded stairwell became completely devoid of people. Even the manager stood at a great distance, wearing an awkward smile.

 

“Hehe…” Seeing this scene, Qin Yichen’s lips twitched as he let out a dry laugh, his smile not reaching his eyes as he descended.

 

Seeing this, Long Qingyao’s delicate face showed some conflict. However, after considering it thoroughly, she still followed behind Qin Yichen; though no longer with her previous clinginess, instead maintaining a considerable distance.

 

Although she did not understand exactly what had just occurred, she was far from foolish. Rather, she possessed exceptional intelligence. For so many important figures to be wary of Qin Yichen, it definitely was not because of the latter’s strength. There must be something strange about it.

 

In any case, until she clarified the truth or discovered something amiss, maintaining some distance was for the best.

 

Only after Qin Yichen and his companion’s figures had vanished into the stairwell did Gathering Space Crystal House’s members breathe slightly easier.

 

When they finally recovered their senses and their gazes fell upon the hall before them, the hearts that had just relaxed were immediately seized again.

 

Looking around, apart from a small area near the hall’s entrance where the Shooting Star Spirit Crystals remained undamaged, where else was there even half a trace of Shooting Star Spirit Crystals? What remained was nothing but a thick layer of dust!

 

Innocent gazes turned toward Gathering Space Crystal House’s manager, as if all saying: ‘You saw it yourself. We truly did our best. But this wasn’t theft. Everything simply evaporated before our very eyes! So, you can’t fault us!’

 

The manager’s face darkened with lines of frustration. This loss was too massive. If headquarters investigated, his position as manager would certainly be forfeited. Moreover, he would face severe punishment.

 

Thinking of Gathering Space Tower’s punishment for those who committed errors, the manager’s body immediately broke out in goosebumps!

 

“Compared to the catastrophe recorded in ancient texts, this is already infinitely better… Report it truthfully. Whatever consequences arise, I’ll bear them!” Just as the manager felt somewhat at a loss, Ju Lingren’s figure appeared beside him. However, his expression now appeared rather solemn, completely lacking any trace of the comical manner from when he had fled from Qin Yichen earlier.

 

“Branch Master…” Hearing Ju Lingren’s words, everyone was slightly stunned. Would anyone believe such a story!?

 

Never mind the Shooting Star Spirit Crystals disappearing, but not even a single Spirit Seed remained?

 

Those thousands upon thousands of Spirit Seeds… Just what kind of existence could absorb them all together?

 

However, no one dared to refute or question Ju Lingren’s decision. Immediately, someone departed to transmit the message.

 

“Branch Master, what about Master Qin…” After everyone had dispersed, Gathering Space Crystal House’s manager paused, then asked tentatively.

 

“Hehe, even I was helpless before that special energy, yet he faced it with such composure. If this truly is his Master’s method… what kind of great power must his Master be?”

 

Speaking to this point, a gleam flashed through Ju Lingren’s eyes.

 

“Branch Master, you suspect his Master has been fabricated?” The manager was also a clever person and immediately grasped the implication.

 

“That’s hard to say.” Ju Lingren shook his head, his eyes narrowing slightly.

 

“Should we send someone to investigate his background?” The manager asked in a low voice.

 

Hearing this, Ju Lingren’s brow furrowed. After pondering briefly, he still shook his head. “No, not for now.”

 

“If what he said is true, offending such a mighty expert would be detrimental to our Gathering Space Tower.” Ju Lingren’s eyes gazed into the distance. He vaguely recalled that Gathering Space Tower had originally squeezed into the top ten of the Heart Trial Territory because one of the top five Forces had offended a Peak Earth Grade Alchemy Master.

 

Later, through fortuitous circumstances, that Alchemy Master broke through to Heaven Grade. With a single rallying cry, in just one night, countless powerful experts physically trampled through that Sect that had been passed down for thousands of years, destroying the mountain gate and annihilating it!

 

…

 

Meanwhile, Qin Yichen deliberately took several detours, confirming no one was following him before returning to the inn.

 

Although he now essentially held the title of Honourable Guest Officer at Gathering Space Tower, if people discovered that Liu Yun, the Young Pavilion Master of Rainbow Light Pavilion, was here, this status alone probably couldn’t stop Gathering Space Tower’s people from acting.

 

“Oh? You’re back?” Seeing Qin Yichen return, Liu Yun glanced at him indifferently. Observing the latter’s empty hands, he could not help but sneer. “So, did you profit or lose?”

 

As for that unremarkable creature on the latter’s shoulder, he completely ignored it.

 

“I didn’t buy anything.” Qin Yichen replied coolly, then entered the inner room and closed the door behind him.

 

“Didn’t buy anything and you’re still acting so arrogant?” Seeing Qin Yichen’s attitude, Liu Yun felt stifled. However, constrained by their rather awkward circumstances, he could only mutter a few complaints to vent his dissatisfaction.

 

Shortly after, Long Qingyao finally walked in from outside.

 

“Qingyao, you’re placing him on too high a pedestal! You’ll see, with his capabilities, forget seven days, probably not even in seven months, or even seven years, could he become a VIP of the Gathering Space Tower.”

 

Seeing Long Qingyao enter, Liu Yun immediately adopted an elegant, refined manner, speaking with earnest sincerity.

 

However, what left Liu Yun somewhat shocked was that Long Qingyao glanced at him with the look one might give an idiot. Her next words left him standing there, stunned like a wooden chicken.