Seeing Lu Chen and Gan Qian steering the Spirit Boat over, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang finally relaxed completely.

It seems that the seven members of the Lingxiao Sect still know how to assess the situation, understanding that leaving Earth now would not benefit them, thus choosing to stay.

After the Spirit Boat stopped, Lu Chen and Gan Qian cupped their fists in greeting towards Yang Fei, Qin Yanyang, and the others.

Yang Fei said, "You two had a hard journey."

Lu Chen and Gan Qian quickly shook their heads, with Gan Qian smiling and saying, "With the Spirit Boat as a flying vessel, Earth Space isn't vast or expansive. It took just over two days to get here from White Jade City, which is nothing compared to the months of travel we experienced back in the Southern Domain of the Cultivation World."

Having heard of the boundless vastness of the Cultivation World, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang were somewhat enthralled inside, but they knew it wasn't yet the time to venture there.

Yang Fei asked, "Do you two want to rest for a bit, or depart immediately?"

Lu Chen and Gan Qian exchanged a glance, and the former replied, "No need to rest."

Seeing that the two seemed full of spirit, Yang Fei nodded and, without further ado, said, "Then you two should leave early. Given the urgency now, the sooner you get back to handle this matter, the fewer conflicts we will have with the various forces in the Southern Domain Cultivation World."

The two nodded repeatedly.

Gan Qian reminded, "Yang, Qin, if we return, the various forces from the Southern Domain will have Core Formation stage cultivators there, and if I'm not mistaken, the Flame Moon Sect might have two Core Formation Masters guarding it. So after we return, we're bound to be surrounded, and it's unknown when we can meet the Lingxiao Sect's higher-ups. More importantly, this Spirit Boat was loaned to Bai Yu and Jin Ling by Master Li Yang. If we ride it back to the Southern Domain, Master Li Yang will certainly interrogate us."

Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang frowned immediately.

They hadn't really thought through this point.

After a moment of contemplation, Yang Fei asked, "Lu, isn't there a way to hide the Spirit Boat before you emerge from the portal?"

Lu Chen smiled bitterly, "If it were a regular Spirit Boat, it could indeed be stored in a storage bag, but this Spirit Boat is inscribed with multiple powerful Barrier Arrays. Without them, Bai Yu and Jin Ling couldn't have traveled through the space turbulence channel on it. Thus, this Spirit Boat is unlike ordinary ones, and we can't handle its storage method."

Yang Fei's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "Wait a moment, I'll ask Bai Yu."

Gan Qian reminded, "It's useless, Yang. Even if we store the Spirit Boat before exiting the portal, Master Li Yang will still suspect."

Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang suddenly realized the intricacies involved.

Indeed.

The transport portal is so dangerous that only superior Spirit Ships or Spirit Boats with special protective Barrier Arrays can traverse it. When Gan Qian and Lu Chen return, they will inevitably be questioned by those there.

Needless to say, the first question that Master Li Yang will ask is if the Spirit Boat they are using is hers.

Moreover, why would Lingxiao Sect disciples choose to return, not earlier or later, but precisely after Bai Yu and Jin Ling have crossed? Isn't it obvious that they've taken the Spirit Boat from Bai Yu and Jin Ling?

Yang Fei couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed, cursing, "Damn, this is really troublesome to handle."

Qin Yanyang said, "Don't rush; we'll think of a way."

Lu Chen and Gan Qian also reassured, "Yes, we'll figure it out."

In fact, the two had already considered these issues while on the Spirit Boat, which was why Gan Qian brought it up first.

Otherwise, if they really rode the Spirit Boat back to the Southern Domain and got controlled by various forces, things wouldn't progress as Yang Fei planned.

Qin Yanyang pondered for a moment and said, "Let's try to figure this out. With Core Formation Masters from various Southern Domain cultivation forces guarding there, you two will certainly be surrounded when you cross over, right?"

Lu Chen and Gan Qian nodded.

Qin Yanyang continued, "But your Lingxiao Sect also has Core Formation Masters present to protect you, isn't that so?"

Lu Chen replied, "Naturally, since we are disciples of the Lingxiao Sect, we represent the sect's reputation. How could the masters let us be bullied or harassed?"

Qin Yanyang's eyes brightened, "In that case, it shouldn't be a significant issue."

Yang Fei asked, "Why not?"

Qin Yanyang smiled, "Where there's trouble, there's protection. The biggest problem they will face is being questioned about the situation on Earth and why Master Li Yang's Spirit Boat ended up in their hands."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Qin Yanyang said, "Aside from the Genetic Liquid Medicine and the rich top-grade spiritual ore resources from White Jade City, there's no need to hide the situation on Earth. You can explain truthfully."

Yang Fei added, "And even about the Spirit Ore resources, you can reveal a little. After all, we have yet to fully explore just how abundant White Jade City's Spirit Ore is."

Qin Yanyang nodded with a smile, "Yes, it's okay to leak a bit."

"What about disclosing the events of Chai Xun and Xiang Yuncong being killed?" Gan Qian asked.

Qin Yanyang said, "Since Master Li Yang already knows about Xiang Yuncong's death, there's no need to hide this matter. You can blame it on me and Yang Fei."

Lu Chen and Gan Qian vaguely understood Qin Yanyang's intention.

Qin Yanyang suddenly recalled something, "Right, a Core Formation Master can't perform a Soul Search, right?"

Both of them nodded, with Lu Chen explaining, "Only a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator can actively perform a Soul Search. As for Core Formation Masters, they can't soul search others without special Magic Treasures or a Soul Searching Talisman."

Qin Yanyang said, "That's perfect. As long as you two aren't soul-searched, you can hide the fact that you allied with us against other forces. As for the deaths of others, you can attribute them to us, and other cultivation forces' Core Formation Masters can't trouble you."

Lu Chen and Gan Qian silently nodded, but Gan Qian still reminded, "The real issue is Master Li Yang's Spirit Boat. How do we explain it being in our hands?"

Qin Yanyang decisively said, "Simple, just say Bai Yu and Jin Ling were attacked by Yang Fei's Soul Binding Rope and have been enslaved. You two fortuitously found the Spirit Boat during the chaos and escaped with it. Just give perfunctory answers to other sects and families. Your main task is to find a way to hint to Lingxiao Sect's Core Formation Master that you have secrets to share privately. They'll surely protect you then."

Lu Chen and Gan Qian nodded silently, with Yang Fei frowning, "It's still somewhat risky."

Qin Yanyang insisted, "For us, this needs to be done quickly. The longer the delay, the more each force in the Southern Domain will pay attention. It would be harder if they start spreading the word."

Yang Fei weighed the options for a moment, then decisively said, "Let's do it this way. Brother Lu, Brother Gan, assess the situation when you return, and prioritize your safety. With that assured, figure out how to talk to Lingxiao Sect's higher-ups about cooperation."

Qin Yanyang's eyes flickered with determination, "If Lingxiao Sect doesn't dare to cooperate with us alone, you can suggest joining forces with the other Southern Domain forces. After witnessing the effects of the Genetic Liquid Medicine, they wouldn't neglect the opportunity to advance their sects and families over a few Foundation Establishment disciples."

Lu Chen and Gan Qian gave Qin Yanyang a look of surprise, silently praising her decisiveness.

In the face of massive benefits, not to mention a few Foundation Establishment disciples, even grudges with a Core Formation Master can be set aside.

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