AST 1581 - The Top Immortal Sect, Removing the 3rd Palace Master (1/2)

Qing Shui looked at the fervent gazes in the surroundings which even seemed to contain a passionate reverence. He felt especially comforted by it. This was the feeling an expert felt. Receiving others’ admiration was a wonderful thing.

Someone had already left and said he’d tell this news to all the people of the Sea King’s Palace, making everyone feel happy. Soon, cheering resounded from outside and kept increasing. The dissemination of the news was quite fast.

Jin Liyu was also sitting here, but he was a bit absent-minded. Besides Qing Shui, Yiye Jiange and Muyun Qingge, none of them knew the reason. The battle this time was led by Qing Shui and most importantly, the Carp Tribe had also contributed a lot. Although it wasn’t to the extent of Qing Shui, their contribution wasn’t negligible or else the Sea King’s Palace might’ve had big losses.

Qing Shui stood up and raised his wine glass: “It makes me happy to defend the Sea King’s Palace together with everyone. Jiange is my wife and the Sea King’s Palace is her home. Everyone here is like my brothers and sisters. Though I cannot stay here at all times, I’d never ignore the Sea King’s Palace distress. Let us work hard together for its future.”

“For the future!”

“Cheers!”

……

All of them picked their wine glasses and bumped them with Qing Shui’s cup. The scene and everyone’s mood became exceptionally lively. A person’s spirit feels pleasant when feeling happiness and this was a huge happy occasion for the entire Sea King’s Palace, as its strength was bound to increase several fold due to Qing Shui joining them.

Actually, they still didn’t know that Yiye Jiange and Muyun Qingge’s strengths had received quantitative leaps. It was a pity that the Sea King’s Palace never had a Guardian. The Sea Dragon Palace and the Vicious Shark Palace both had Guardians and though they didn’t appear much, rumours were spread often and their existences had been confirmed to be true this time.

Now, the Sea King’s Palace also possessed a Guardian, and a young one at that. He was stronger than the Sea Dragon and the Vicious Shark Palaces’ Guardians. For now, the entire Ice Ocean Domain belonged to the Sea King’s Palace.

Jin Liyu was feeling regret right now, but there was no medicine for that in the world. One had to take responsibility for his actions. Although Qing Shui had said that he wouldn’t investigate it, that was nothing more than a joke. Who’d be able to forgive this kind of vile matter?

Therefore, Jin Liyu didn’t believe that Muyun Qingge, Qing Shui and the rest would easily forgive him. He was also waiting for this day. He’d accept the decision no matter what it was.

The celebration banquet had already begun, yet they hadn’t declared how they’d handle him. This only made him feel more restless. He wasn’t afraid of death, but the wait before it was quite awful.

Qing Shui could naturally make out Jin Liyu’s uneasiness, but he still wore a smile on his face. Qing Shui’s seat was near Jin Liyu’s, but he didn’t even look at him. This made Jin Liyu feel that he was really finished this time.

As time passed, each one of them retired as it was getting late. They knew that the Palace Masters must have matters to discuss. After one left, the rest followed. Jin Liyu alone didn’t leave.

It was normal that he didn’t leave, as he was the 3rd Palace Master and should’ve remained behind normally.

“Palace Master. The matter has already happened. Please declare how you are going to handle it. My heart’s becoming anxious like this.” Jin Liyu couldn’t bear it anymore and stood up.

Muyun Qingge laughed: “Who said we’re going to handle you? Your hypocrisy took the enemy by surprise and brought great merits to our Sea King’s Palace.”

Jin Liyu shook his head: “Palace Master. You don’t need to comfort me. I only wish that Palace Master allows the Carp Tribe to follow you as this matter is unrelated to them.”

“When did I say I’d hold them accountable?” Muyun Qingge said calmly, without even looking at him.

The main reason Jin Liyu was like this was because he was a spy and had also schemed to obtain Muyun Qingge. This was the reason he felt anxious.

“Palace Master will really let the Carp Tribe off?” Jin Liyu asked excitedly.

“I’m giving you two choices now. First, your Carp Tribe becomes independent, matching with your previous desires. Second, you can stay behind in the Sea King’s Palace, but if something like this happens again, don’t blame me then. Also, you aren’t the 3rd Palace Master from now on, so don’t harbour any thoughts towards me.” Muyun Qingge looked at Jin Liyu with a cold gaze.

The aura coming from her made Jin Liyu tremble. He understood that the disparity in strength between him and Muyun Qingge was quite big. Men from the Beastmen tribes didn’t like their women being stronger than themselves, even if they were beautiful, as that would be a kind of humiliation for them, making them feel uneasy.

Muyun Qingge’s cold gaze and words had already told him what he should do. He nodded in stupefaction: “Thank you. I’ll take my leave first.”

Jin Liyu left in a muddleheaded state. His heart couldn’t stabilize itself after its delusion was shattered, just like how one felt when the women he loved secretly got married.