Why would that powerful master be Li Qiyeâs servant? Thatâs impossible.
âLooks a little familiar.â An aged ancestor stared at the old servant. He had seen this master before. There were some similarities but the temperament was completely different.
This master back then acted as if he was the very best in the world, brimming with spirit and pride. The old servant ahead had no auras to speak of.
âHow strange. This canât be, no way someone like him would become a servant to a junior.â The ancestor pondered.
In fact, the other top cultivators present felt the same way. However, this old manâs saber skill couldnât be questioned. Where did Li Qiye find such a person to be his servant?
The old man was strong enough to be a famous cultivator wherever he went, far superior to most. He didnât need to become anyoneâs servant, especially not a junior.
âThe young lord was killed by fire.â A local youth realized something and blurted out: âDidnât Li Qiye predict that the young lord would die in this manner during the ceremony?â
âI think so.â Others recalled the ceremony again.
Young Lord Tuhuo doubted Li Qiye and was given an ominous response. He didnât believe Li Qiye at all since his clan was versed in fire mastery. How could he ever die to fire? Alas, this turned out to be the case.
Everyone exchanged glances, speechless.
âThis is too much of a coincidence, no?â A young expert said.
âLi Qiye got it right.â Another added.
âSo he is an actual seer?â A genius became afraid: âDepending on how good he is, Young Lord Biandu might die to the blade tooâ¦â
Most thought that he was spewing bullshit on that day but now, one of his predictions came true. What about the prediction for Three Slashes?
âItâs nothing.â One local expert remained skeptical and coldly uttered: âThree Slashes is gifted with the saber, who can actually kill him with the blade? Even the previous generation will find this difficult.â
On the other hand, visitors didnât care about Three Slashes who had nothing to do with them. They only cared about Li Qiye.
âItâs as if he knows what will happen. Iâm sure thereâs a reason why heâs here at Black Tides.â A big shot from the plateau had a profound gaze while staring at Li Qiye.
Just too many unbelievable events happened around Li Qiye. This should apply to the developments at Black Tides as well.
âBoom!â Their rumination was interrupted by a loud bang. A bright radiance appeared out of nowhere and illuminated the sky.
They looked up and saw a beam. There seemed to be something small and golden at its center. It had enough sharpness to pierce through everything in this world. The largest star above wouldnât be spared either.
âDo you see that?â It attracted everyoneâs attention.
A powerful ancestor noticed laws circulating around the beam. It became the center of the universe and its light was eternal.
âThat has to be a treasure, we need to go now!â One expert immediately rushed towards the source.
The truth was that the powerful ancestors were already on the move after seeing it. They knew that something capable of creating this visual phenomenon was a big deal.
âCan this be the immortal weapon?â An old ancestor wondered while moving forward.
Other big shots thought about this mythical weapon as well, feeling quite excited.
Thus, the valley became deserted once more. Though some coveted Li Qiyeâs treasure, this new one seemed even more impressive.
âTake it.â Li Qiye casually gave the jade piece to Yang Ling.
âReally?â She held it while feeling ecstatic. She looked at it for a bit and knew its value.
However, she calmed down and said: âLittle Sister Fan Bai doesnât have anything, can I give it to her instead?â
She had gained plenty of good stuff after following Li Qiye for so long. She thought that it would be better to give it to Fan Bai.
Li Qiye smiled and shook his head: âFor her, external items are not necessary. She herself is a supreme treasure. You are an ordinary person while sheâs anything but.â
âHuh.â Yang Ling didnât expect to hear such a high evaluation from Li Qiye.
Fan Bai didnât say anything because she was more than satisfied with what Li Qiye had given her. She wouldnât compete with Yang Ling over a treasure.
âIâll keep it then.â Yang Ling had no reason to insist any longer: âYoung Master, do you know the origin or the material of this amazing jade? Is it a natural treasure created by heaven and earth?â
She didnât recognize its composition when she took a close look earlier.
âNot a natural treasure, itâs just a fingernail.â Li Qiye replied.
â...â Her mouth became wide enough to fit a duck egg.
This thing had a defense at the dao lord level on top of being able to absorb offenses and send them back. Most would assume that it was a natural treasure of the highest order.
But now, Li Qiye said that it was only someoneâs fingernail. This was rather difficult to accept. Of course, they had no reason to doubt Li Qiyeâs words.
The old man himself became startled and started imaging the owner of this fingernail.
The reserved Fan Bai spoke as well: âAnd here I thought it would have an amazing origin or storyâ¦â
âIt is as amazing as can be already.â Li Qiye chuckled and shook her head: âLook at how strong it is by itself, it doesnât need a cool story or history for further embellishment.â