What Can Be Given Can Also Be Taken Away

The corners of Long Aotian's mouth twitched as he didn't know what to do next.

This was completely different from what he had expected.

He thought that after coming here, he would have a good fight with a powerful demonic beast.

Unexpectedly, what he encountered was such a boorish demonic beast!

Long Aotian's brows furrowed. He then sensed the people from the Kaoshanzu Sect who had already left the area. He had come here to prevent the Kaoshanzu people from being tragically killed. Since the Kaoshanzu people were safe, he couldn't be bothered to deal with it anymore.

With this thought, he was about to teleport away. But at that moment, a voice sounded from not far behind him in the sky.

"Senior, could you please come over? I have something to discuss with you."

The speaker was Liu Yuxi. Liu Yuxi was still in mid-air, not daring to approach. Seeing that Long Aotian couldn't engage the black flood dragon in battle, she was rather displeased.

Her thinking was simple. This black flood dragon would surely remain at the cave entrance. If Long Aotian didn't kill or severely injure it, they would have no way to explore inside. The treasures within would have nothing to do with them.

After watching for a while, she also saw how arrogant this black flood dragon was. Facing Long Aotian, the Celestial Pavilion's head master, it still dared to be so defiant, likely indicating it was truly powerful. With such strength, it might take many Great Celestial cultivators to annihilate or drive it away.

Their empire had just begun, so they couldn't take over this place in a short time. However, if Long Aotian battled this black flood dragon, the outcome would be different.

Long Aotian looked towards Liu Yuxi in the sky, his eyes narrowing with a cold gaze. He really disliked such juniors. If not for the fact that the Qianyu Empire was associated with his senior, he really wanted to teach them a lesson.

But since he was called over now, he wanted to see what they intended.

In the blink of an eye, Long Aotian had ascended into the air, standing arrogantly before Liu Yuxi and the others. Liu Yuxi took the lead in saluting Long Aotian.

"Greetings, Senior Long!"

Long Aotian inwardly sneered but remained silent outwardly. Liu Yuxi didn't notice anything amiss with Long Aotian, thinking the senior was just aloof. She smiled and said in a low voice, "Senior, this flood dragon is obviously afraid of you, so it's just talking big. But can the words of a beast be trusted when it says it won't kill? I suggest eliminating it!"

After saying this, to further convince Long Aotian to take action, she narrowed her eyes and said, "I won't hide it from you, Senior. Earlier, this black flood dragon was eyeing the Kaoshanzu people as if they were food. I'm afraid that after you leave, it will go to their sect and slaughter them all as provisions!"

Liu Yuxi showed a concerned expression, as if she was truly worried for the Kaoshanzu.

Listening to her words, Long Aotian now understood the meaning of shamelessness. Moreover, this person was actually a woman in her early twenties!

"What a fine Qianyu Empire. I don't know about your father, but seeing you, I feel your father can't be much better! Little girl, remember this: some things were given by others, but if you insist on seeking death, those existences might take back what they've given! Do as you will!"

Long Aotian was so angered that he laughed out loud. After saying all this, he flung his sleeves and left.

As for Liu Yuxi's thoughts, he, as an experienced expert, could see right through them. She just wanted to borrow his hand to eliminate the black flood dragon below. But unfortunately, he had seen such tricks too many times before.

Liu Yuxi never expected this outcome and to be scolded like that. Watching Long Aotian suddenly disappear, her expression changed from stunned to something else. The once reasonably pretty face became twisted and gloomy.

She didn't curse like a shrew. Nor did she howl in anguish. She clenched her fists tightly and said softly, "Very good! Very good! The Celestial Pavilion, is it? Sooner or later, I'll make you kneel before our empire!"

Hearing Liu Yuxi's words, the few people beside her shuddered and quickly looked around. Fortunately, Long Aotian had already left!

But at that moment, they realized a sharp gaze had fallen upon them. They swiftly averted their eyes. Even Liu Yuxi did the same. They all looked towards the ground.

At this moment, the black flood dragon was staring at them. The black flood dragon suddenly opened its mouth, revealing its fangs. Originally jet black, its fangs looked very white in contrast, like a black person's expression.

That's right, it was grinning. A particularly eerie grin.

"You were just badmouthing me, weren't you?"

After these words, Liu Yuxi and the others shuddered instantly.

...

In the night sky, Long Aotian's expression was grim.

In fact, earlier he hadn't left immediately after flinging his sleeves. He had only concealed himself behind Liu Yuxi and the others, pretending to leave.

The reason he did this was to secretly observe whether the black flood dragon would slaughter the Kaoshanzu people after he left, going after them in pursuit.

However, what he never expected was that Liu Yuxi would actually say those words after he "left"!

"The Qianyu Empire wants to make the Celestial Pavilion kneel before you, is that right?"

Long Aotian flew towards Qingxuan Town. He could no longer hold it in. He had to ask his senior. With such conduct from the Qianyu Empire, should they really allow it to develop further? They only attained their current status by relying on the fortunes given by his senior. If they used this as capital for evil deeds, how was it different from tarnishing his senior's reputation?

Long Aotian teleported to a courtyard. As soon as he appeared, he noticed someone had just taken to the sky and left this place.

At this time, Chen Ping'an was in front of the main gate. Chen Ping'an had just seen off Murong Xue and the others when he noticed Long Aotian appear, immediately brightening.

Just now, Murong Xue and the others had brought the severely injured Murong Gong and his team, pouring out their troubles. All Chen Ping'an could do was tell them to endure while saying he would try to make arrangements.

He could only wait for Su Yi to arrive and ask him to seek Zhen Zhan and Teng's help.

But now seeing Long Aotian, Chen Ping'an felt the pleasant surprise came too quickly.

"Old Long!" Chen Ping'an hurriedly went to welcome him.

Long Aotian also saluted Chen Ping'an. "Senior!"

Chen Ping'an felt that Long Aotian must be powerful, so he immediately invited him into the courtyard while saying, "Old Long, your timing is perfect. There's actually a matter I wanted to ask for your help with."

Before Long Aotian could speak, hearing this, he suppressed his own question first and said, "Senior, please go ahead."

He couldn't understand what difficulty this powerful senior would need his help with.

Chen Ping'an quickly brought Long Aotian into the courtyard and asked as they walked, "Old Long, do you know of the Qianyu Empire?"

Upon hearing this, Long Aotian abruptly halted, looking at Chen Ping'an with admiration rising on his face.

So the senior had already sensed my intentions?

With this thought, Long Aotian respectfully cupped his hands to Chen Ping'an.

"Senior, you truly have incredible foresight! That's right, I came here because of this Qianyu Empire. Their conduct is far too wicked. I wanted to suppress them, which is why I've come to ask your opinion on this, Senior!"

Here is the continuation of the English translation:

Long Aotian didn't hide anything. He felt there was no privacy before such a divine being. Being circuitous would only make him appear disingenuous.

Chen Ping'an, who had intended to humbly ask for help, was struck speechless upon hearing this.

Old Long, have you already achieved immortality?

You say I have incredible foresight, but you're the one with incredible foresight!

You already know what I wanted to do!