Chapter 684 (2/2)

Even if later generations advance to the same rank, many would still prefer to address them as seniors.

Especially those seniors who have helped them personally, calling them senior is a way to show respect.

This is no longer about Cultivation.

The Yan Family elder had indeed treated Lin Jing well, even blocking Li Mingwu and Dragon Daoist from causing him trouble half a month ago.

Therefore, Lin Jing held great respect for the Yan Family elder.

The Yan Family elder, hearing this, just smiled and said nothing more.

Afterward,

the Yan Family elder spoke to Lin Jing:

“Shall we leave now?”

Lin Jing nodded.

Then Lin Jing and Lin Jue waved goodbye, and he went with the Yan Family elder toward Yue Tian Island.

…

When the two arrived at Yue Tian Island, the other three were already there.

However, the aura around Bai Yi and Li Mingwu seemed off, as if they had just been through a fight.

The Yan Family elder noticed the tense atmosphere and frowned as he spoke to them:

“Didn’t we agree half a month ago?”

“Whatever grievances there are, they need to be set aside before entering the Five Elements Ruins.

What’s going on with you two?”

Li Mingwu’s gaze was chilly as he looked at Bai Yi and then spoke:

“We had agreed that we would each prepare for entering the Five Elements Ruins.”

“Yet Bai Yi took the opportunity to find Ling Yi and killed him.”

“What?”

“Do you really disregard our prior agreement?”

Bai Yi replied with a cold face:

“Since Ling Yi dared to betray me, naturally I couldn’t let him live.”

“This matter has nothing to do with our previous agreement.”

Seemingly emboldened by the presence of the Yan Family elder, Bai Yi looked at Li Mingwu:

“If you are not satisfied, we can fight it out first, determine the winner, and then enter the Five Elements Ruins.”

Hearing this, Li Mingwu’s gaze became even chillier as he stared at Bai Yi, his aura rising.

Ling Yi, although just a subordinate, had shown great respect and had done much for him.

Although Li Mingwu was also a cold-hearted person, such a loyal subordinate was rare, and he valued him highly, intending to nurture him.

Now that Ling Yi had been slain by Bai Yi, Li Mingwu was naturally enraged.

Especially since Bai Yi, after allying with the Yan Family elder, seemed to disregard him.

This made Li Mingwu even more inclined to eliminate Bai Yi.

At this point,

the Yan Family elder spoke up, attempting to mediate:

“Enough!”

“The two of you calm down for now, and let’s discuss this after we exit the ruins.”

Having said this, the Yan Family elder continued:

“This venture into the Five Elements Ruins is of great importance, and I assume you wouldn’t want any mishaps before we enter.”