Supreme Emperor of Mist

"They're coming back..." the sight of Qin Lan coming back to the camp with Hu Jia in between his arms made the girls jealous for being carried like a princess.

"I wanted to be carried like this too..." Li Dan whispered. Hearing what she just said, Shan Xiong Xin immediately tries to fulfill her wish. But the maiden struggles as they're currently in a public place.

"Not here!" she whispered and gave Shan Xiong Xin a knock on his forehead. Tidying her clothing to keep up with her appearance, Li Dan politely greets Qin Lan with the others.

"Brother Qin,"

"Alchemist Qin,"

"Lan-Er,"

"Third Young Master..."

Four different titles, but it was all used to greet a single individual. To the others, it may seem outrageous to be a jack of all, but not Qin Lan. Based on what he's been contributing to everyone present, Qin Lan's position can be said to be as firm Sun Wu Jian's title as the ninth prince.

If Sun Wu Jian were to be given the title of "Dragon amongst the men," then there won't be a complaint from everyone to call Qin Lan the "Dragon amongst the commoners."

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(Ren-Zhong-Zi-Long = Dragon amongst men)

(Min-Zhong-Zi-Long = Dragon amongst commoner / public)

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"Everyone must be tired. Please accept Qin Lan's apology for making all of you worried for the whole night as I fulfill my duty as her husband." Qin Lan said as his gaze turned to Hu Jia, who's still tucked in his chest and soundly asleep.

Without spiritual energy strengthening her body now, she was no different from a commoner. Added with the fact she lost a considerable amount of blood yesterday, it was reasonable for her to remain asleep at this time.

"How was Jia-Jia... She's... Alright?" Qin Chan asked.

"Might be worst, but we've gone through the difficult times. I'll look for a way to make sure she'll get back to her feet again," said Qin Lan. With Lu Qing Yun coming back to the group first, everyone is likely to know about Hu Jia's condition by now.

There's even a carriage made from redwood and golden wood parked nearby, where only the three convoy leaders would have. It was initially prepared to be used by Sun Wu Jian on their way back, but right now, the right to use one of these falls to Hu Jia.

Her contribution to keeps the Bone Cultivator occupied here had already exceeded what everyone else has been doing.

"Alchemist Qin, this surname Shun has something to say." Expert Shun nodded at Expert Yi and Expert Xie before asking for Qin Lan's permission to continue.

"Everyone here belongs to one family. Expert Shun, please feel free to do so." Qin Lan said.

"We've reported everything that occurs here to his highness. Firstly, high highness is feeling upset as the battle had affected Alchemist Qin and your family member so much. He would like us to deliver his apology for not able to be by your side right now."

"Also, his highness mentioned that in the Royal Treasury, there was a precious treasure known as the Spiritual Connecting Precelestial Root. His highness wanted us to tell you that he will spare no effort to obtain that treasure on your behalf for the sake of Lady Qin's recovery." Expert Shun made sure that he did not miss a single word when conveying Sun Wu Jian's message.

"Spiritual Connecting Precelestial Root? There's actually a treasure like this here in this realm?" Qin Lan's expression changed the moment he heard the name of the treasure.

"Yes, Alchemist Qin. This surname Shun dares to use my life to guarantee that not a single word I mention here is a lie." Expert Shun added.

"This surname Yi (and Xie) willing to use our lives to guarantee expert Shun's word too." the other two experts said.

"Good! In that case, I really have to thank our ninth prince first. Brother Shan, I think we're late if we considered our schedule before departure. How early can everyone be ready?" Qin Lan's mood changed considerably after that conversation earlier.

"What are you worried about? Li Dan is here. She'll escort her sister-in-law home without allowing her to lose a single hair. As for us, all necessary arrangement was prepared. All we need is a word from you, and we'll be able to move." said Shan Xiong Xin.

"Then, let's depart as soon as possible." Qin Lan said.

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"Second Boss... We're still waiting for the signal. Do you think... We should retreat?" one of the experts following Xiong Jie's team asked for his opinion.

"We'll wait for another half an hour. If there's still no signal, we'll leave this place and headed back to the Golden Carp Waterfall," said Xiong Jie.

"Understood!" the expert left and went to inform the others about their leader's decision.

"Hehe... To think that I'll be able to confiscate two Precelestial Grade, Heaven (Full) Treasure from robbing two women. No wonder you people are unwilling to retire but to rob, rape, and pillage wherever you go." a cultivator said. There was a pair of nine-ringed swords on his back.

"Second Boss, water." a bandit came with plenty of water bottles hung on both of his wrists.

"Hey, bring one here as well." the cultivator said.

"Boss..."

"Go." Xiong Jie nodded. He was somewhat unwilling to let this man do what he likes, but he had no choice as his strength is incomparable against this man.

"Hmm... It seems something interesting is going to happen soon..." the cultivator suddenly noticed something coming from the Ten Miles Plain. It was a group of people approaching by foot. Based on their light footsteps, the group of newcomers should be some of their own people.

"That's big brother, third, and fourth brother." Xiong Jie said.

"Where is Wu You?" Lang Xue asked as he dropped Bai Yuan on the ground. It seems that the mysterious attacker who wounded Huang Ping was Lang Xue all along.

"Since he's not here, he's likely captured or killed." Xiong Jie said.

"That fool. I've repeatedly said to be careful." Lang Xue added.

"Big brother... You're going to be happy this time." suddenly, Xiong Jie whispered about something beside Lang Xue's ear.

"Oh? What's up?" Lang Xue paid attention to Xiong Jie.

"Do you remember the people from Qin Family back in the Fu-Rong Town? They're here. That young master too."