nashuaworldcup Chapter 574 Knowing When to Retreat
Chapter 574 Knowing When to Retreat
Li Musheng glanced at the ring in his hand, put it away, and then looked at the master of Qingshan Tower, saying:
"You better not be lying to me, otherwise you should be well aware of the consequences for you and the Green Mountain Tower behind you."
Upon hearing this, the master of Qingshan Tower nodded slightly and said:
“I understand, of course. Now that I have decided to hand over the key to the Apocalypse Treasure, I will not go to any trouble and seek my own death.”
Li Musheng remained silent, then flicked his finger, sending a wisp of martial energy into the body of the Green Mountain Pavilion Master, saying:
"Although the Soul Searching Technique is useless against you, it doesn't mean I can't do anything to you. I hope you'll take care of yourself."
Having said that, Li Musheng ignored the Green Mountain Tower Master and turned to the three elders of the Jingjue Ancient City's remnant clan, saying:
"I traveled quite a distance to find you this time. I will take you back to Baidi City later, and I also have some questions I would like to ask you."
Upon hearing this, the three of them exchanged glances and then nodded, indicating that they would answer Li Musheng's questions without reservation.
After all, their injuries and martial arts skills have not yet recovered. Faced with an extremely powerful and terrifying figure like Li Musheng, they naturally have no choice but to bow their heads under someone else's roof.
Li Musheng nodded slightly in satisfaction, then looked at the white-robed middle-aged man and the others who had remained silent throughout. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked:
"Did you come here for Meng Qianqiu?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the old man and others standing beside the white-robed middle-aged man changed. The white-robed middle-aged man remained silent for a moment before nodding and frankly admitting it:
"We have indeed come for the Dream Clan's treasure."
However, he then changed the subject, saying:
“We were unaware of His Highness’s true strength before, and our idea of taking back the treasure from His Highness was too naive. Now that we are facing His Highness in person, we realize that this is simply impossible.”
As he spoke, the middle-aged man in white robes bowed to Li Musheng and said:
"I can assure Your Highness that we will set off immediately from the Western Desert after today and will never again have any improper thoughts about the Meng Clan's treasure."
Upon hearing this, the gray-robed old man and the old man beside the white-robed middle-aged man all had their expressions change rapidly.
Li Musheng remained composed, gazing at the white-robed middle-aged man before him who had adopted an extremely humble posture, and said:
"I've seen everything you've done in secret along the way, but I just couldn't be bothered to pay attention."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man in white robes abruptly looked up at Li Musheng, only to see that the prince of Dali continued speaking casually:
"My mind is on other things right now, and I don't have the energy to deal with you. But you can rest assured that I will definitely go overseas to find you when I have time. If you want Meng Qianqiu, you just need to wait for me on that island."
After saying that, Li Musheng waved his hand and said:
"Since you said you would leave, you had better keep your word. If I run into you again, then none of you are leaving."
Upon hearing this, the seemingly calm middle-aged man in white robes suddenly experienced a violent change in his expression. He could clearly feel that the death crisis that terrified him had reappeared when Li Musheng said those words.
Although the feeling was fleeting, it still sent a chill down the spine of the middle-aged man in the white robe.
Before long, when the middle-aged man in white robes came to his senses, he saw that Li Musheng had already withdrawn his gaze from him and was now leading the four members of the Green Mountain Pavilion back to White Emperor City.
During this time, Li Musheng did not say another word, clearly indicating that he no longer intended to pay attention to them.
For a moment, the white-robed middle-aged man's thoughts were in turmoil. It wasn't until Li Musheng led the four of them soaring into the sky towards Baidi City that he finally spoke to Li Musheng's departing figure:
"I will await Your Highness's arrival at Qishan!"
The white-robed middle-aged man's voice drifted far away, and no one knew whether Li Musheng, the prince of Dali, had heard it. At that moment, the gray-robed elder immediately came to the white-robed middle-aged man's side and spoke in a low voice:
"After receiving your signal, I've already had everyone else evacuate to a safe location. Next..."
However, before the gray-robed elder could finish speaking, the white-robed middle-aged man raised his hand to stop him, his eyes fixed on the distance, and said:
"Notify the others that we must leave the Western Desert immediately and return to Qishan."
Upon hearing this, the four people, including the old man in gray, were slightly taken aback, and then all frowned.
"Wasn't that just a temporary measure, a way to appease that Prince of Dali...?"
The man dressed as a merchant stared at the middle-aged man in white robes and spoke, but the middle-aged man in white robes shook his head and said:
“This person is beyond our ability to deal with. If we continue to be stubborn and attack, none of you, including myself, will be able to return to Qishan alive.”
Upon hearing this, the air fell silent.
The old man in gray looked at the middle-aged man in white robes, his expression changing rapidly. He knew the other man's character well; he never gave up easily and had never retreated without a fight before.
Moreover, the middle-aged man in white robes would never deliberately frighten them, unless these were his heartfelt words.
"Let's go. Since he said he would go to Qishan, let's go back and prepare to wait for him."
At this moment, the middle-aged man in white robes withdrew his gaze, turned to look at the silent old man in gray and the others beside him, let out a soft breath, and said in a deep voice:
"Don't be discouraged. This setback is not the final outcome. I believe that Meng Qianqiu will eventually belong to our two races!"
Upon hearing this, the four elderly men in gray exchanged glances, all of them moved by the words of the middle-aged man in white.
"That's right, the outcome is still uncertain, and it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious."
The middle-aged man in brocade nodded slightly. Although it was indeed frustrating for them to retreat from the Western Desert, the middle-aged man in white robes was thinking of everyone's best interests.
There is no point in doing something you know is impossible. It would be better to focus your energy on planning how to deal with the prince of Dali's ascent of Qishan.
Since that prince of Dali is so arrogant, then we should let him see the strength of the two ancient families to avenge today's humiliation.
At this point, the gray-robed elder and the others had no further objections to the white-robed middle-aged man's words, and the group left the place after Li Musheng left.
Next, they joined the group that the middle-aged man in white robes had secretly signaled to evacuate without Li Musheng's knowledge. Then, without lingering in the Western Desert, they began to leave and return to Qishan via the same route.
Meanwhile, Li Musheng led the master of Qingshan Tower and three elders of the Jingjue Ancient City clan back to Baidi City.
Along the way, Li Musheng asked the three patriarchs many questions as he traveled. (End of Chapter)