196: Saying goodbye to Jiang Chen

The Qingtian Sect Elder Accommodation Area.

Night Owl brought Gu Chen and his companions to the front of Li Big Saber's house.

"Great Elder, we wish to go to Central State for training and specifically request a Protector to accompany us!"

Night Owl stood in front of the house door and bowed toward the interior.

Gu Chen and his companions remained silent, all standing quietly to the side.

After all, Night Owl alone was sufficient to request a Protector; having too many people speak would be inappropriate.

"Oh? Going to Central State for training?"

Upon hearing this, Li Big Saber instantly appeared before Night Owl and his companions.

He glanced at them and said lightly, "Central State has many experts. Only Elders can serve as Protectors. Ye's Personal Disciple, which Elders do you want to accompany you?"

Central State is unlike the Southern Region, where a single Great Emperor Expert can maintain order.

If Night Owl and his companions were all going to Central State for training, sending just one Great Emperor Expert made him uneasy.

Therefore, he planned to assign four or five Great Emperors to Night Owl and his companions—the goal was overwhelming force.

"Which ones?"

Hearing Li Big Saber's words, Night Owl and his companions looked bewildered.

He knew the sect had over a dozen Great Emperor Elders, but they had only planned to request one this time.

But judging by Li Big Saber's meaning, he wanted to send several Elders to protect them.

"Gr-Great Elder, we only need to request one Elder as a Protector," Gu Chen stammered in response from the side.

Having one Great Emperor Elder protect them already felt generous enough.

Now that Li Big Saber wanted to send several, they truly felt hesitant to accept.

"Yes, Great Elder, we only need one Elder as a Protector."

At this moment, Night Owl and his companions spoke up together.

After all, the Sect Elders had their own duties; mobilizing so many Elders just for their training trip seemed like making a mountain out of a molehill.

"Direct Disciples, you must not be careless. Central State possesses many Great Emperor Experts, and This Elder cannot allow any accidents to befall you. Since you haven't selected the Elders yourselves, This Elder will choose for you."

After Li Big Saber finished speaking, he summoned the four brothers, including Zhao Si.

The Four Night Owls were all Jiang Chen's Personal Disciples, and since they were going to Central State together this time, he dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Otherwise, if any harm came to The Four Night Owls, his life would essentially be over.

Thus, he would rather send extra protection to ensure absolute safety.

"Great Elder, why have you called upon us?" Elder Zhao Da, leading his three brothers, appeared before Li Big Saber and asked.

Li Big Saber pointed at Night Owl and his companions and said, "Elders, Ye's Personal Disciple and the others are going to Central State for training. Please endure the hardship and accompany them on their trip."

"Great Elder, rest assured. We four brothers will certainly protect Ye's Personal Disciple and the others," Elder Zhao Da replied immediately, cupping his fists.

"Good. Then you may depart with Ye's Personal Disciple and his companions." After Li Big Saber finished speaking, he intended to return to his house without giving Night Owl and his companions a chance to speak.

"Great Elder, wait a moment, This Old Man has something to say."

Before Li Big Saber could return inside.

Danyangzi's voice rang out in everyone's ears, and then Danyangzi instantly appeared before Li Big Saber.

"Oh? Elder Danyangzi, what business do you have?"

Seeing Danyangzi appear, Li Big Saber stopped his steps toward the house, turned around, and asked.

"Hehe, it's like this: This Old Man heard that Ye's Personal Disciple and his companions are going to Central State for training and need Protectors. This Old Man also wishes to return to Central State for a trip and can conveniently serve as a Protector for them."

Danyangzi gave an awkward smile and stated his purpose for coming.

Originally, he hadn't known that Night Owl and his companions were going to Central State.

He only learned the news when Huyan Xiaoyao went to Huyan Zhuo to bid farewell.

Ever since his rebirth, he had wanted to return to Central State to deal with that beastly apprentice of his.

However, constrained by having just joined the Qingtian Sect and not yet having made any contributions, he had suppressed his hatred and focused on refining pills for the sect.

Now that Night Owl and his companions were going to Central State for training and needed Protectors, he could seize this opportunity to go back and exact his revenge.

"This..."

Hearing that Danyangzi also wanted to go to Central State, Li Big Saber was momentarily unsure of what to do.

Because Danyangzi was the Elder of the Pill Hall personally appointed by Jiang Chen, he needed to request permission from Jiang Chen to leave the sect, and Li Big Saber could not make that decision.

"Elder Danyangzi, if you wish to go to Central State, you should consult the Sect Master. You can only go if the Sect Master agrees," Li Big Saber told Danyangzi.

"Consult the Sect Master?"

Danyangzi muttered, his eyes wide.

He had thought Li Big Saber could make the decision on this matter, which was why he had come to him.

Now that he had to go find Jiang Chen, he felt genuinely awkward about it for the moment.

After all, Jiang Chen had just spent a great deal to help resurrect him, and now he was leaving the sect just a few days later. He was afraid Jiang Chen would be displeased.

"Elder Danyangzi, if you truly have important business, the Sect Master won't be unreasonable. Go and request permission," Li Big Saber said, as if seeing through Danyangzi's concerns, before returning to his house.

Watching Li Big Saber's retreating figure disappear, Danyangzi gritted his teeth and walked toward the Main Hall.

Seeing that Li Big Saber didn't even give them a chance to refuse, Night Owl and his companions could only accept the outcome.

They greeted Elder Zhao Da and the four brothers.

Night Owl, leading Gu Chen and the other three, also walked toward the Main Hall.

Although Jiang Chen had previously said they didn't need to ask for permission for outside training, as disciples leaving the sect, they still needed to bid farewell to Jiang Chen; otherwise, it would be too disrespectful to their Master.

Outside the Qingtian Sect Main Hall.

Danyangzi bowed toward the interior of the hall and called out, "Subordinate Danyangzi requests an audience with the Sect Master!"

"Mhm, come in." Jiang Chen's voice sounded in Danyangzi's ear.

Receiving Jiang Chen's permission, Danyangzi didn't hesitate and immediately walked into the Grand Hall.

When he reached the center of the Grand Hall, he bowed again toward Jiang Chen on the throne and said, "Subordinate Danyangzi greets the Sect Master!!"

"Mhm."

Jiang Chen nodded and asked lightly, "Danyangzi, what business do you have?"

If these Elders didn't have important matters, they wouldn't dare to disturb him in the Main Hall, so he didn't bother beating around the bush and just asked directly.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this Subordinate heard that Ye's Personal Disciple and the others are going to Central State for training. This Subordinate wishes to take this opportunity to return to Central State for a trip and conveniently serve as a Protector for them. I hope the Sect Master will grant permission." Danyangzi quickly stated his business.

"Oh? Night Owl and the others are going to Central State for training?" After Danyangzi finished speaking, a smile appeared on Jiang Chen's face.

It seemed that Night Owl and his companions had taken to heart what he had said to them in the Time Pagoda.

Just as Jiang Chen was marveling at how sensible Night Owl and his companions were, the voices of several people came from outside the door.

"Your apprentices are here to greet Master!"

Looking at the four figures at the doorway, Jiang Chen said with a smile, "Come in, all of you."

Although he knew the purpose of their visit was to bid farewell, as their Master, he still had to maintain his dignity.

As Night Owl and his companions reached the center of the Grand Hall, they immediately bowed to Jiang Chen and said, "Your apprentices are going to Central State for training, and we specially came to bid farewell to Master."

The four people stood bent over respectfully, quietly awaiting Jiang Chen's instructions.