"Spare my life, spare my life! Protector Baili, please calm your anger. I, Yue Feilong, am just trash. I never expected to be so blind today. Please just treat me like a fart and let me go..."
"Spare my life!"
Yue Feilong and several other altar elders all knelt and apologized!
Any shred of dignity they had was gone in the face of this life-or-death situation. They scrambled to beg for mercy.
Baili Qin Yin then looked at Su Han beside her and chuckled, "Little brother Su Ye Ye, tell me, how should I deal with them?"
Upon hearing this, the faces of the people opposite them widened. At first, they had thought Su Han was just a pretty boy tagging along with Protector Baili. But now it seemed the young man before them was the famous Su Ye Ye. It was well-known that Su Ye Ye currently had a bounty of ten million spirit coins on his head. Not only ordinary cultivators, but even experts at the elder level, would be tempted by such a reward.
"So he's Su Ye Ye!"
"Damn it, this kid is so young, and so many elders have died by his hand. He must have extraordinary abilities!"
"Who says not? And speaking of which, this kid is really handsome!"
"Quick, spread this news as soon as possible. This piece of information alone is worth a million spirit coins!"
The crowd murmured amongst themselves. Upon seeing Su Ye Ye, all they saw was money, as if he were a walking treasure chest. Not only was there a high bounty, but also some valuable treasures. Su Ye Ye was the symbol of wealth. However, some intelligent individuals knew that anyone who could reach the Emperor realm at such a young age was no ordinary person.
At this moment, a seemingly benevolent old man slowly walked out from the crowd.
He looked towards Su Han and laughed heartily, "Hahaha, so the young friend is the renowned Su Ye Ye. It is truly my pleasure to meet you. I had heard before that Su Ye Ye was young and talented, but seeing you now, you are even more extraordinary than the rumors suggest..."
Su Han cupped his fists slightly. He didn't recognize this person.
However, just as Su Han was about to offer a perfunctory response, Baili Qin Yin spoke directly, "This old fellow is the Island Master of Penglai Island in the South Sea, known as the Everlasting Green, Zhou Changqing, nicknamed the Little Green Emperor. You must not slight him!"
Upon hearing this, Su Han immediately bowed to the old man, "I've heard much about you. May I ask your name again..."
The old man was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, "Good boy, it seems you truly don't know me. Perhaps you became famous too late and don't know my title, hahaha... Well, that doesn't matter. What's important is that I believe you have exceptional talent. I wish to travel with you on the journey into the Qingyuan Immortal Mansion. Would you be willing, young friend?"
Su Han naturally did not want to. If he obtained any good treasures, disputes might arise, which would be troublesome.
But in the current situation, Baili Qin Yin beside him said, "Miss Qin Yin, this Island Master senior is a highly respected person. We can actually travel with him."
Hearing this,
Su Han pondered for a moment and understood. It wasn't just one or two people who coveted the treasures on him. Although he didn't know if the Island Master, the old man nicknamed the Little Green Emperor, was sincere in wanting to accompany them, at least he had to protect Su Han and the other for now, in front of everyone.
"Miss Qin Yin, you are truly something. Hehe, then it's settled. I agree to travel with the elder!"
Su Han said, cupping his fists towards the old man. The elder looked delighted and laughed heartily.
He then turned to the surrounding crowd and said directly, "Alright, everyone, please proceed. There are countless treasures in the Qingyuan Immortal Mansion. Rather than coveting others' treasures, it's better to seek your own opportunities. What do you say?"
At this moment, the crowd was clearly displeased, but out of respect for the elder's high reputation and immense strength, they did not say much.
The elder chuckled again, then cupped his fists and said, "By the way, everyone, I intend to enter seclusion in the Qingyuan Immortal Mansion. If you do not see me when you leave, it means I have either died or entered seclusion within this mansion. I would trouble you all to inform my fellow disciples not to worry about me..."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was greatly shocked!
After all, the old man held a high position and had a vast empire to manage. Penglai Island, in particular, was a renowned commercial island with countless passing merchants. The old man before them was the strongest expert stationed at Penglai Island. Under such circumstances, his declaration of entering seclusion, and a death seclusion at that, was almost unbelievable.
"My heavens, is this news true? If he enters seclusion here, won't Penglai Island be left vulnerable..."
"It's hard to say. After all, the elder is about to break through to the Emperor realm and enter a higher level. Entering death seclusion is entirely possible. Moreover, the Qingyuan Immortal Mansion is extremely rich in spiritual energy, making it the best place for seclusion!"
"Yes, I heard that Zhou Changqing's cultivation technique is precisely about extending lifespan. He has lived for an unknown number of years. In short, my grandfather told me that when he was young, Zhou Changqing was already the Island Master of Penglai Island..."
The crowd chattered, and they all looked at the old man, indicating they understood.
Generally speaking, quite a few people managed to leave this place. Many simply harvested medicinal herbs in the outer areas and did not venture further in, thus facing no danger.
As for those who entered, it was a matter of life and death!
As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. Those who entered and survived were the ones who gained the most, and such individuals often became famous upon their exit.
Seeing that everyone had acknowledged his request, the elder turned to Su Han and the other, laughing, "Young friend, and Miss Baili, let us proceed together. I, in my younger days, strained every muscle and sinew just to barely enter the second level. Even so, my fortunes have been immense over the years. The nickname 'Little Green Emperor' is not just for show, hehe. I came this time to see the scenery above the third level. I heard that no one has entered the third level for thousands of years..."