Huo Ruyan felt a moment of embarrassment. She said, “This junior will remember the great kindness of your noble clan’s assistance. If there is ever a way I can help, I will do so with all my strength!”
Lin Xiao felt another jolt in his heart. He had heard the word “turmoil” more than once.
He wondered what kind of turmoil they meant. Even the demon frog clan could sense it.
Could a true era of chaos really be coming?
And what form would that chaos take?
“Having Qing Yan assist is only a small effort. If Miss Huo can help in the future, that would naturally be best. Our demon frog clan would be endlessly grateful.”
Qing Gao spoke politely.
“Senior speaks too highly. Without Brother Qing Yan’s help, whether I could have stepped into Martial Saint realm would still be uncertain.”
Huo Ruyan said.
Lin Xiao sighed inwardly. Had the demon frog clan truly declined to this extent?
They no longer seemed like the fearsome clan of rumours.
Though perhaps this was only polite talk. This seemingly mild middle-aged man, if angered, would likely be an entirely different matter.
Of course, Qing Gao’s attitude appeared quite sincere.
“With young friend Lin Xiao’s assistance, even without Qing Yan, Miss Huo could probably break through.”
Qing Gao said. “Miss Huo possesses the Blood Demon Body. Her future achievements are immeasurable. If Miss Huo is willing to help in the future, showing gratitude would not be excessive.”
“By the way, sending Qing Yan out to help Miss Huo actually has another reason. I hope our demon frog clan can step out earlier, to connect with Miss Huo’s line and let Qing Yan enter human society.”
Qing Gao requested. “If you two do not mind, please take this boy Qing Yan along.”
Lin Xiao was stunned. Qing Yan was a Martial Saint. Yet he wanted them to bring him into the human world?
“To be honest, senior, I have many enemies. Especially recently. I killed two Ji family Martial Saints one after another. This time, the three Martial Saints drawn here were all slain by me alone. Plus the Ying family Martial Saint elder from Xuanzhou, one of the schemers, whom I killed as well. With the Ji family, that makes five major forces completely offended. If the news spreads, even protecting ourselves will be difficult. If Brother Qing Yan follows us, he might be placed in danger and bring great trouble to the demon frog clan.”
Lin Xiao spoke truthfully.
Qing Yan had not yet had time to mention these details, but the other side would learn eventually.
Speaking openly showed his sincerity. It was also what he truly felt.
Though he wished to make use of the demon frog clan, they bore him no grudge. If they truly helped, he would owe them a huge favour.
The demon frogs gestated for a century and matured another century. Their reproduction was far too slow. They originally sought more exchange with humans, hoping to face future turmoil together.
Yet if major forces were drawn here, the demon frog clan might face extinction at those forces’ hands before any era of chaos arrived.
Those were five dominant powers. Even with a family of three Martial Saints, the demon frogs could not withstand them.
Even if the three escaped, the others would surely suffer.
Though the barrier qi offered protection, who knew what means the five forces might employ if united and determined to eradicate the clan, forcing a path through.
“Offended five major forces. Killed six Martial Saints!”
Qing Gao’s face twitched.
Hearing Qing Yan say he could kill Martial Saints had already shocked him. He naturally knew of the recent event drawing Martial Saints from all sides.
He had assumed the youth would be heavily wounded and flee after being schemed against by Ying Yi and others, or perhaps one or two Martial Saints would fall to their plot.
Yet in the end, all three drawn Martial Saints perished.
Even Ying Yi had been killed by this youth.
Moreover, the Ji family had lost two more Martial Saints to him… This youth’s ability and audacity were immense. Six Martial Saints. He had truly poked a massive hole in the heavens.
If Qing Yan followed him, it would only mean constant pursuit… Yet the words were already spoken. To gain future protection for the clan, without Qing Yan’s help to build ties, why would the pair risk everything to aid the demon frogs later?
But five dominant forces were no joke. Even one would overwhelm the clan.
Summoning all five, the demon frogs could not resist.
Qing Gao was now troubled.
He had never imagined the other party would be such a figure.
Helping the Blood Demon Body grow was far easier than aiding this one.
Most crucially, the two had come together.
To continue supporting the Blood Demon Body and deepen ties meant taking on this one as well.
“That Array Saint escaped. The news will spread sooner or later.”
Lin Xiao added.
Qing Gao rubbed his forehead in worry.
“During my breakthrough, without Brother Qing Yan blocking that Array Saint, Lin Xiao could not have killed the other four Martial Saints. I would not have had the chance to break through. The demon frog clan has shown me great kindness. Though I, Huo Ruyan, have many methods, I know to repay favours. Uncle Qing, rest assured. If trouble comes in future, I will aid with all my strength.”
Huo Ruyan said.
“To gain aid, one must first offer it. That small favour cannot compare to future crises. If an era of chaos arrives, anything could happen.”
Qing Gao said, wisdom in his eyes.
“You two, wait a moment. I will discuss with his mother!”
With that, Qing Gao’s figure flashed like teleportation, vanishing from their sight.
Lin Xiao and Huo Ruyan were both stunned.
Letting Qing Yan follow them meant helping them face the five forces. Offending them was no small matter.
Qing Gao going to discuss was normal.
Yet what surprised Lin Xiao was that no crisis had arrived yet. Qing Yan had already aided Huo Ruyan’s breakthrough. Now considering Qing Yan helping against the five forces seemed too great a price.
Did Qing Gao truly see such potential in them? Such far-reaching vision?
Or did he place such importance on the Blood Demon Body?
Could the demon frog clan truly sense the crisis so strongly?
Or had some change occurred in the clan?
While the two were lost in thought, Qing Gao soon reached deep in the swamp, a deathly silent area shrouded in dark miasma.
He had not gone to his wife at all. He had come here first.
“Old ancestor!”
Qing Gao landed on the outer ground and said urgently. “Beside the Blood Demon Body is an even more formidable fellow. Just over twenty, fifth-layer Martial Emperor vitality, early seventh-grade spirit power, yet possesses strength to slay Saints. He has already killed six Martial Saints and offended the Jiang, Hong, Ying, Ji families, and Tianji Holy Land, five major forces. They will pursue him sooner or later. Should our demon frog clan get involved in this mess?”
