“I just said, this won’t happen again.” The man in the blue robe spoke with his eyes closed.

“Thank you, Lord Lin.” Mo Hang finally felt relieved. The man before him truly made Mo Hang feel apprehensive, or rather, there were few in the entire Cangyuan Realm who did not fear him.

This man was one of the strongest in Tianhai City, Lin Qingyi. Mo Hang never expected that the person coming from Tianhai City this time would be him.

He was one of the confidants of the Lord of Cangyuan Realm, deeply trusted by the Lord, and held great power within Tianhai City.

His strength was also extraordinary. Although he rarely took action, no one had ever heard of Lin Qingyi losing to anyone.

When they entered the city, Sima Yan already knew they were coming. But this only made Sima Yan more panicked.

How could the people from Tianhai City come so early? The person Li Changqing was looking for hadn’t arrived yet, but the people from Tianhai City were already here. What should he do?

In this situation, where could he find a Grandmaster? Sima Yan could only brace himself and lead the elders of Zhanhe Residence to greet them.

In Zhan State, he, Sima Yan, was like a god, but in front of Tianhai City, he was nothing.

When the golden carriage arrived, Sima Yan and the many elders of Zhanhe Residence were already waiting respectfully. However, next, Sima Yan saw Mo Hang coming out first.

“It’s you!” Seeing Mo Hang, Sima Yan’s face changed, and murderous intent surged instantly. If it weren’t for Mo Hang, how could he have ended up like this?

Thinking of this former friend who shamelessly attacked him from behind, Sima Yan wished he could tear him apart.

But Mo Hang acted as if nothing had happened, and said with a smile, “Brother Sima, indeed it’s me. I have no other business today. I’m just here to take over the quota of Zhanhe Residence.”

“You despicable dog, Zhanhe Residence does not welcome you, get out!” Although Sima Yan was very angry, he could only grit his teeth and watch Mo Hang without being able to do anything.

He was seriously injured and couldn’t fight back. Moreover…

“What’s all the fuss about.” A calm voice came at this moment, like a spring breeze, suppressing Sima Yan’s agitation, as if a bucket of cold water was poured from head to toe.

Lin Qingyi stepped out of the carriage, his serene eyes glanced at Sima Yan. As he appeared, the world seemed to calm down.

“Lin…” Seeing the visitor, Sima Yan’s face changed drastically. Lin Qingyi! He was known as the ‘Cloud Dark Blade Master’.

He held the Cloud Dark Blade, ranked thirteenth on the Divine Weapon list. Sima Yan never expected that Tianhai City would send this great figure.

“Greetings, Lord Lin.” Sima Yan and the others hurriedly paid their respects.

“Let’s go in.” Lin Qingyi glanced at Sima Yan, then walked towards Zhanhe Residence. Sima Yan quickly followed, leading the way.

“Lord Sima.” Lin Qingyi put his hands in his sleeves and asked indifferently, “Your injuries are quite serious, aren’t they?”

“This, is…” Sima Yan knew he couldn’t hide it, so he had to tell the truth.

“Lord Mo, you really hit hard.” Lin Qingyi glanced at Mo Hang again. Hearing this, Mo Hang felt a bit awkward and didn’t know what to say.

“Lord Sima, let me tell you.” Lin Qingyi walked slowly, as if he was taking a leisurely stroll, “Given your current physical condition, you are indeed not suitable to go to the Ghost Devil. So for the Ghost Devil trial, Tianhai City can only count your Zhanhe Residence as entering with a complete innate level. Therefore, out of the twenty disciples of your Zhanhe Residence, I can only leave five for you.” Sima Yan and the many elders’ faces tightened.

Five? The Ghost Devil trial was held once every ten years, and the merit points that could be obtained each time were numerous. Reducing by fifteen people meant a significant loss of wealth.

This loss was quite severe.

“Furthermore, out of the fifteen quotas you lost, ten will be given to Xueying Palace, and the remaining five will be evenly distributed among other forces.” Lin Qingyi looked at Sima Yan, “Do you have any objections?” Sima Yan’s face was extremely ugly, but Mo Hang was overjoyed.

Although he didn’t get all fifteen, getting ten was quite good.

“Reporting to Lord Lin, there is not only one Grandmaster in our Zhanhe Residence.” Sima Yan gritted his teeth and hurriedly said, “To be honest, our Zhanhe Residence recently recruited a new elder, who is also a Grandmaster. Although I can’t go to the Ghost Devil trial this time, this elder can lead the team.”

“Oh?” Lin Qingyi raised an eyebrow. Zhanhe Residence had a new elder? And a Grandmaster at that? Why didn’t Tianhai City know about this?

“Sima Yan, lying in front of Lord Lin, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?” Mo Hang frowned and said, “There are only so many Grandmasters in the world. Where did your Zhanhe Residence get a new Grandmaster? You can even say such ridiculous things.”

“Mo Hang, I’m talking to Lord Lin, it’s not your turn to interrupt!” Sima Yan snorted angrily.

“Alright.” Lin Qingyi walked into the room. The two hurriedly followed him. Sitting on the chair, Lin Qingyi glanced at Sima Yan, then said, “If you really have recruited a new Grandmaster-level elder, then naturally he can represent your Zhanhe Residence.”

“Thank you, Lord Lin.” Sima Yan said excitedly.

“Alright, call him over.” Lin Qingyi picked up the teacup and took a sip.

“This…” Sima Yan started to feel troubled again.

“Can’t call him?” Mo Hang glanced at Sima Yan and sneered, “Don’t tell me you’re going to use the excuse that your elder is in seclusion and can’t come out for now.” Lin Qingyi didn’t say anything, just waiting for Sima Yan to explain.

“Our elder has gone out on business and hasn’t returned yet, but he will be back soon.” Sima Yan quickly explained to Lin Qingyi.

“Oh.” Lin Qingyi simply responded.

“Lord Lin, you wouldn’t believe such nonsense, would you?” Mo Hang quickly interjected, “This is clearly an excuse. Where would a new Grandmaster come from? If there was a new Grandmaster, wouldn’t your Tianhai City know about it?”

“Does my Tianhai City need to report to your Xueying Palace first if there is a new Grandmaster?” Lin Qingyi asked, squinting his eyes.

“No, no, we wouldn’t dare.” Mo Hang quickly backed down, knowing he had spoken too much and upset Lin Qingyi.

“Then I’ll wait here.” Lin Qingyi leaned back in his chair and said, “You’ll provide lunch at Zhanhe Residence, right?”

“I heard that there’s a delicious dish in Zhanzhou called Zhanzhou Chicken Plucking?” Lin Qingyi stared at Sima Yan and asked.

“Yes! Yes!” Sima Yan quickly replied, “I’ll send someone to buy it right away. If there’s anything else you want for lunch, just tell me and I’ll arrange it.”

“You can decide on the rest, I don’t drink.” Lin Qingyi yawned and said, “I’ve been rushing from the Eastern Desolate Land since early morning, I’m a bit tired. I’ll take a nap, wake me up when the meal is ready. I have to return to Tianhai City in the afternoon. Your elder better return in the afternoon after finishing his business, otherwise I can’t help you.”

“Definitely, definitely.” Sima Yan quickly replied, “I’ll arrange a room for you to rest.”

“No need, I’ll just nap here. I can’t sleep in a room.” Lin Qingyi finished speaking, curled up in the chair like a cat, and fell asleep in the next second.

“I’ll also sit here and wait to see who this new elder of Zhanhe Residence is.” Mo Hang also sat down with a bold posture.

Sima Yan really wanted to drive Mo Hang out, but at this point, he was not in the mood.

If the person Li Changqing found doesn’t come, he’s really done for. In Zhanzhou City, Li Changqing had already arrived. Compared to the bustling Beihan City, Zhanzhou City was not inferior, but Zhanzhou City gave Li Changqing a more lively feeling.

After arriving, Li Changqing didn’t rush to Zhanhe Residence, but strolled around the streets to see where would be suitable to open a trading company.

The Changqing Trading Company was definitely going to be established, and the location was very important.

“What a delicious smell.” Li Changqing suddenly smelled something, and saw a queue in front of a shop in the distance.

Li Changqing went over to take a look, and it turned out to be a shop selling Chicken Plucking. The shop had four big characters written on it: Zhanzhou Chicken Plucking.

Li Changqing felt as if he had returned to Dezhou. But the taste was indeed authentic. Li Changqing also lined up to buy one to try.

After a long wait, when it was Li Changqing’s turn, there were only two left. Li Changqing didn’t hesitate and bought both, one for himself and one for Zhang Siyao to take back.

Because Zhang Siyao also loved chicken. After a while, the shop was ready to close.

Their business was very good, once they sold out, they could go home and sleep.

“Shopkeeper!” At this time, several disciples from Zhanhe Residence rushed over to buy Chicken Plucking. When they found out that there was no more Chicken Plucking, the disciples’ faces changed drastically.

That was what the strong man from Tianhai City wanted to eat. Now that it was gone, what should they do? It was too late to make a new batch.

While watching others play chess on the roadside and finishing a whole Chicken Plucking, Li Changqing felt that although the taste of the Chicken Plucking was good, it was still a bit inferior to the Dezhou Chicken Plucking from his previous life.

But Li Changqing didn’t plan to steal the Chicken Plucking business from others, after all, he had to leave some room for others to survive.

However, Li Changqing was considering whether to make some other flavors to enrich the menu. The disciples of Zhanhe Residence came back and reported that the Chicken Plucking was sold out.

Sima Yan felt as if the sky was falling. No elder, no Chicken Plucking, this was a disaster.

How was he going to explain this to Lin Qingyi?

“Is the meal ready?” At this moment, Lin Qingyi’s lazy voice came from inside. Lin Qingyi was awake!

“Lord Lin.” Sima Yan quickly walked in and respectfully said, “It’s almost ready. I’ve prepared many of Zhanzhou’s best dishes for you.””Has the Chicken Plucking been bought?” Lin Qingyi asked, standing up with his hands tucked into his sleeves.

“Well…” Sima Yan said awkwardly, “The Chicken Plucking is sold out today. How about you leave tomorrow? I’ll have someone buy it first thing in the morning, I promise to get it for you.”

“Has your elder returned?” Lin Qingyi asked again.

“Well…” Sima Yan was almost at a loss for words.

“I see.” Lin Qingyi stretched his neck and then said, “Then I won’t eat, I’m leaving, going back to Tianhai City. Since Zhanhe Residence doesn’t have a new Grandmaster, you should distribute fifteen of your spots. This year, Zhanhe Residence only needs to prepare five disciples.”

“Palace Master Xueying, ten spots for you.” Lin Qingyi turned back and said to Mo Hang.

“Thank you, Lord Lin.” Mo Hang was overjoyed. Sima Yan was utterly despaired.

“Our elder from Zhanhe Residence will be back soon, please wait a little longer.” Sima Yan, a dignified Innate Completion, was almost on the verge of tears.

“It’s getting late.” Lin Qingyi was ready to leave. However, at that moment, a dark shadow swooshed in, heading straight for Lin Qingyi.

“Hidden weapon!” Mo Hang and the others were shocked. Someone was attacking Lin Qingyi? Wasn’t this seeking death?

Lin Qingyi reached out and grabbed the hidden weapon directly.

“My friend, are you a newbie? Attacking people with such a big hidden weapon, isn’t it too…” Just as he was speaking, Lin Qingyi’s nose twitched, and he looked at his hand. What he was holding was actually a Chicken Plucking?

“Didn’t you want to eat Chicken Plucking? I brought it. Since you’re here, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. Going back hungry, if the Lord of Cangyuan Realm finds out, he might think that we at Zhanhe Residence don’t know how to entertain guests.” As the words fell, Li Changqing slowly walked in from outside.

Li Changqing had also heard their conversation outside. Seeing the newcomer, everyone present was stunned.

Sima Yan was even more surprised. Who was this person? He was wearing a mask. How did he get in? Was he a delivery person from the Chicken Plucking shop?

“The taste is not bad.” Lin Qingyi seemed not to care who the person in front of him was, turned around, sat down, and started eating a chicken leg.

“Master Sima, I’ve finished my work and come back.” Li Changqing looked at Sima Yan, who was staring at him blankly, not recognizing him, and could only remind him in this way.

Li Changqing didn’t expect the people from Tianhai City to come so quickly. Wasn’t it said to be three days? How come they came before three days were up?

“Ah.” Sima Yan seemed to understand, and then hurriedly said, “It’s good that you’re back, Lord Lin has been waiting for a long time.” Mo Hang looked at this mysterious masked man, also confused.

Who is this?

“Master Sima, who is this? Could it be the Grandmaster elder you mentioned?” Mo Hang frowned, “Can anyone you find at random impersonate a Grandmaster?”

“Mo Hang, you’d better shut your dog mouth, who we at Zhanhe Residence choose as our elder seems to have nothing to do with you?” Sima Yan glared at Mo Hang.

“Oh? I don’t mind, but if you just find someone to deceive Lord Lin, that won’t work.” Mo Hang stared at Li Changqing, then said, “Master Sima, aren’t you going to introduce us to this person’s background?”

“Ah?” Sima Yan was taken aback. It was indeed appropriate to introduce him. But looking at Li Changqing in front of him, Sima Yan was also confused.

Who is this person? Perhaps many people know about Qinglian Sword Sovereign recently, but there are hardly a few people who have seen Qinglian Sword Sovereign. Sima Yan had no idea about the origin of the person in front of him.

How to introduce him? At this moment, Li Changqing also wanted to introduce himself, to save Sima Yan from not recognizing him and revealing his identity.

“No need for introductions.” Lin Qingyi, who was eating a chicken leg, said calmly while chewing, “Qinglian Sword Sovereign Li Taibai, I know.”

“What!”

“He is Qinglian Sword Sovereign!” Mo Hang and Sima Yan were both shocked at the same time. The recently much-discussed Qinglian Sword Sovereign, who defeated Zhao Beiming and controlled the Seven Kill Qinglian Sword Formation alone, was this person in front of them?

Their reactions made Lin Qingyi a little puzzled. It was understandable for Mo Hang to be surprised. But why was Sima Yan also surprised?

Isn’t this your elder? Why does it seem like you’re seeing him for the first time?

“Cough cough.” Sima Yan also noticed that he seemed to have lost his composure. He tried to control his expression, but his heart was in turmoil!

Qinglian Sword Sovereign! Who exactly is Li Changqing, he actually invited Qinglian Sword Sovereign! What is their relationship?

Could it be… the big shot behind Changqing Trading Company is Qinglian Sword Sovereign? The mysterious Qinglian Sword Sovereign, no one knows where he came from, as if he suddenly appeared in Cangyuan Realm without any warning.

But his strength is undoubtedly strong. If this person really is the elder of Zhanhe Residence, how great would that be!

Zhanhe Residence could even compete with Dao Mountain Ancient Land. Li Changqing looked at Lin Qingyi, who was eating Chicken Plucking, with surprise. Lin Qingyi gave him a somewhat inscrutable feeling.”Elder Li, this is Mr. Lin Qingyi from Tianhai City,” Sima Yan introduced to Li Changqing.

Li Changqing nodded, then directly sat next to Lin Qingyi. Seeing Lin Qingyi eating so deliciously, he could practically become a food broadcaster.

Subconsciously, he asked, “Is it tasty?”

“Not bad, it’s better than what we make in Tianhai City,” Lin Qingyi finished, looking at Li Changqing and said, “But compared to this Chicken Plucking, I’m more interested in you. Even our Tianhai City doesn’t know where this great deity of yours popped up from. Would you mind taking off your mask for me to see?”

“I mind.”

“Oh, alright then.” With Li Changqing’s one word of objection, Lin Qingyi didn’t continue to ask. He just looked up at Sima Yan, “Since your mansion has a new Grandmaster leading the team, the quota will still be yours.”