Chapter 405: Heading for Qingzhou, a Mysterious Encounter

Yang Xiu had meant to take Qin Xiao back to his hut outside the secret realm. But the tournament rewards would be handed out tomorrow, so he took him to the Shen residence instead.

“Many thanks, Second Martial Uncle. If you had not arrived today, your martial nephew would likely have been in grave danger.”

Qin Xiao was grateful. He really had been in danger. Xiao Yuanhong looked kindly enough, but when he lost control, he was frighteningly ruthless.

Most people weighed the costs and benefits. That man preferred to act first and seek approval afterward, even if it meant mutual destruction.

“Do not worry. The princes may show no consideration in their quarrels, but they still have to show me some respect. Besides, my master—your grandmaster—is still alive. Even the Celestial Emperor treats him with deference.”

Yang Xiu spoke casually, as though it were nothing.

Naturally, he was also rejoicing that he had arrived in time. That fellow Xiao Yuanhong might truly have killed Qin Xiao, ultimately using ignorance of their relationship to excuse himself. As long as Qin Xiao died, Yang Xiu would not even have a proper standing to seek revenge. Everyone could understand this tacitly, but it could not be escalated to the Celestial Emperor.

No matter how much they argued afterward, it would be useless. After all, Qin Xiao would already be dead.

Xiao Yuanhong was not worried about Yang Xiu taking sides either. The Celestial Emperor forbade formation masters to back competing factions. They could serve only the Heavenly Dynasty; anything else was punishable by death. Thus, he did not fear Yang Xiu siding with Xiao Yuanyao after Qin Xiao’s death.

There was neutrality born of indecision, and there was absolute neutrality. The formation masters supported by the Heavenly Dynasty belonged to the latter group. The Celestial Emperor allowed competition, but some things were forbidden.

Even so, the incident had changed the balance between the factions.

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