Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1324: Long-Missed Concern

Chapter 1324: Chapter 1324: Long-Missed Concern

On Qianjiufeng, Ye Qingci’s words completely dispelled any suspense in this peak battle.

The outcome was beyond the expectations of many, yet it felt utterly inevitable.

After all, that man was Long Xuan.

Even if the myth of Long Xuan being invincible within his realm was shattered, many who came still wished to witness Long Xuan defeated by a peer in his own realm.

Yet, even Ye Qingci ultimately failed to stop Long Xuan.

With a mix of regret for Ye Qingci and awe of Long Xuan, the crowd dispersed atop Qianjiufeng.

Only Long Xuan remained seated alone at the summit, contemplative.

After exchanging greetings with Yang Junmo, Su Chengyu planned to check on Ye Qingci’s condition first. However, just as he was about to leave, Ye Qingming appeared beside him without notice.

"Substitute Holy Envoy Su Chengyu, greetings to Master Ye."

Although Ye Qingming was Ye Qingci’s brother, he was now the true Dragon Soul Bureau Master, two ranks above Su Chengyu in status.

Ye Qingming nodded at Su Chengyu and said, "I meant to meet with you after your life-or-death fight last time, but I was delayed. I trust this meeting isn’t too late?"

Perplexed by these strange words, Su Chengyu asked, "Master Ye, do you need something from me?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to confirm something with you, it was you who helped Ye Qingci find the path to ascension, right?"

"Hm?" Su Chengyu paused, thought for a moment, then nodded, "It’s true I did some insignificant things to help Saint Envoy Ye become an Earth Immortal, but mainly, it was due to her own efforts."

"There’s no need for modesty. I’m confident in my sister, but I also understand that under normal cultivation, it would take her at least another six months to ascend to Earth Immortal. You played a monumental role in her early ascension. However..."

The sudden shift in his tone put Su Chengyu on alert. Not knowing well what kind of person Ye Qingming was, Su Chengyu didn’t trust him much.

"Qingci now lacks the appearance of an Earth Immortal, that’s due to you as well, isn’t it?"

Hearing this, Su Chengyu stalled, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes, the situation was critical then, so Saint Envoy Ye did not undergo the baptism of Heavenly Thunder."

Ye Qingming sighed deeply, "A true case of ’with Xiao He comes success and with Xiao He comes failure,’ the whims of Creation are unpredictable."

"I’m sorry, I..."

"No need."

Ye Qingming cut off Su Chengyu’s words, saying softly, "Since this was Qingci’s decision, I can only feel some regret. If there’s any guilt in your heart, it shouldn’t be towards me, but towards her."

Su Chengyu swallowed and hesitantly asked, "Is the appearance of an Immortal truly that important?"

Ye Qingming glanced at Su Chengyu and explained, "You’re still at the Nascent Soul stage, it’s normal you don’t understand. For a Cultivator, an Earth Immortal’s celestial appearance is extremely important for connecting with nature and forcefully converting nature’s spiritual energy into one’s own mana. And a Martial God without the Body of Martial God hardly deserves the title."

Su Chengyu listened, somewhat puzzled, with the idea of drawing nature’s spiritual energy and connecting with nature still too abstract for him.

Noticing that Su Chengyu didn’t quite grasp the meaning, Ye Qingming continued, "If Qingci had her celestial appearance today, the momentum behind her final sword strike wouldn’t have faltered. The forceful summoning of nature’s spiritual energy would have been enough for her to fully wield that last transformative strike. Had that strike emerged, it could have pierced Long Xuan’s brow, and if fully executed, would surely have shattered Long Xuan’s Dharma Body."

Su Chengyu did not understand the profound implications, but he did grasp what Ye Qingming meant, "So, because of me, Saint Envoy Ye lost."

Ye Qingming smiled faintly at Su Chengyu without saying much. He turned to glance at the gathering spot of the Demon Slaying Bureau Emissaries and said softly, "It’s a pity Qingci beat you to it, otherwise, someone like you joining our Dragon Soul Department would have been quite good."

Ye Qingming obviously had a fairly good impression of Su Chengyu.

However...

"Master Ye, how then do you view the current situation within the Dragon Soul Department, where collusion and disregard for the law prevail?"

This question caused Zhuang Yihan, who was discreetly paying attention to the conversation, to instantly widen his eyes and turn his head in surprise to look at Su Chengyu.

He couldn’t understand why Su Chengyu would be so bold. Even if he held such thoughts, was it something that could be said in front of the current Sect Master of the Dragon Soul Department?

Wasn’t this the same as pointing at someone’s face and asking them if the department they oversee is a complete mess?

Yet when Ye Qingming heard these words, he did not get angry. He looked at Su Chengyu and said, "I am very sorry about what happened with He Lian Situ. The authorities will vindicate you. And if you’re asking about the overall atmosphere, I can only say... human capacity is limited."

"Then why didn’t such situations occur in the past with the Dragon Soul Department?"

Ye Qingming smiled at this question, then said, "Once you fully understand the nature of Capital City, you will know why."

After saying this, Ye Qingming turned around and intended to leave. Su Chengyu watched him for a moment and still decided to speak up, "Since The Honored One also understands the importance of the Heaven Punishment Department, why let it become a mere shadow of its former self?"

Ye Qingming abruptly stopped, turned his head sternly, and looked at Su Chengyu, "Su Chengyu, I shielded our conversation just now with a barrier. No third person heard it except you and me. I don’t care what you know now or will know in the future, but remember, in Capital City, ’Heaven Punishment Department’ is a forbidden topic. Next time, I can’t protect you, nor will I."

After dropping these cold words, Ye Qingming turned and completely left Qianjiufeng.

Once Ye Qingming had left, Zhuang Yihan immediately approached to ask, "Su Chengyu, what have you said to the Sect Master at last?"

"Nothing."

Su Chengyu spoke but did not mention the matter of the Heaven Punishment Department to Zhuang Yihan.

The fact that Ye Qingming placed such importance on it was enough to show that the current status of the Heaven Punishment Department in Capital City was even worse than his teacher had thought.

The Secret Order of the Court of Heavenly Punishment he held in his hand was indeed a real death warrant.

"I’ll head back now. You’re welcome to visit when I open my residence in a few days."

After dropping this sentence, Su Chengyu also left Qianjiufeng and arrived at the entrance of the Ye Family Private Mansion when the old woman in charge of guarding the mansion suddenly stepped out.

"I’m sorry Miss said she wasn’t seeing anyone recently."

Su Chengyu immediately tried to explain, "It’s all right, I won’t bother Aunt Ye. I’m just..."

The old woman shook her head, her expression somewhat grave, "The Miss had specifically instructed, if you were to come, to tell you that it’s time for you to stay in your own residence now."

Su Chengyu understood what Ye Qingci meant upon hearing this and took a deep breath before speaking towards the private mansion.

"Aunt Ye, I promise, whether it is to ascend a mountain of swords or descend into a sea of flames, I will certainly help solve the issue of your Immortal form!"

After dropping these words, Su Chengyu no longer intended to stay, turned around, and headed towards Mount Qilong.

Ye Qingci, who was inside the mansion regulating her breath, snorted coldly and chuckled, "Since when is my problem something for you to worry about?"

Although Ye Qingci said so with her mouth, her heart truly felt a long-lost warmth.

Ye Qingci could not remember how long it had been since anyone had cared for her so straightforwardly.