“Aaaahhhhhh!” Zhao Yunxiao screamed as he shot into the sky.


    “Stop making such a big fuss. Is this your first time flying or something?” the sea serpent was dumbfounded as it flew alongside Zhao Yunxiao.


    If Zhao Yunxiao was actually listening to what it was saying, he could at least have replied that this was indeed the first time he was being sent flying through the air in such a manner.


    However...


    “Aaaaaahhhhhh!” Zhao Yunxiao continued to scream as he felt himself rapidly gaining altitude.


    The sea serpent flicked one of its two whiskers, sending a ball of energy over to smack Zhao Yunxiao on the face.


    “Ouch!”


    The impact was not too strong, just enough to make Zhao Yunxiao exclaim in pain. But more importantly, that also stopped him from screaming any longer.


    “By the way, I’ve removed the mark that you left behind. So don’t even think about anyone finding out about this.”


    Zhao Yunxiao: “...”


    Indeed, the moment the sea serpent mentioned that it wanted to kidnap him, Zhao Yunxiao realised that it would be unlikely for him to avoid such an outcome.


    Therefore, he had secretly left behind a mark with his essence energy without hesitation.


    As long as any member of the Black Tortoise Sect came to look for him in his room and noticed this mark, they would be able to identify it as a request for help.


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    Zhao Yunxiao frowned upon hearing that.


    As a proud member of the Black Tortoise Sect, he was naturally unhappy to hear what this sea serpent had to say.


    Not one person in the Origin Lake Sect territory was its match right now?


    He Luoxuan was also one of those people present!


    How could he feel good hearing a mere spirit beast look down on an elder of his Black Tortoise Sect?


    </a> Of course, it was also possible that the sea serpent simply had no idea about just how strong He Luoxuan truly was, mistaking him for being at the same level as the elders of the Origin Lake Sect just because they had the same title.


    Zhao Yunxiao was not sure which it was, but he definitely hoped that it was the latter.


    At this moment, he suddenly noticed that they were nearing the main hall where He Luoxuan and the inner disciples were currently having a meeting with the Origin Lake Sect elders.


    Without realising it, his heart was filled with hope once again.


    Perhaps now that they were this close, He Luoxuan, as powerful as he was, would notice his presence and realise that he was being kidnapped!


    But at the very next moment, Zhao Yunxiao’s eyes started to glaze over.


    All of a sudden, Zhao Yunxiao was no longer certain if he wanted He Luoxuan to notice his presence anymore.


    That was because when he looked down towards the main hall where He Luoxuan currently was, Zhao Yunxiao inevitably also saw his own naked body showing through the transparent casing of water.


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    If He Luoxuan were to take action right now and rescue him from the sea serpent, it would surely cause a commotion in the sect.


    Wouldn’t the entire Origin Lake Sect enjoy a free look at his precious jade-like body then?


    Either get kidnapped by the sea serpent or expose himself to the world... Zhao Yunxiao actually found it difficult to decide which one was worse!


    “So, where are you taking me?” Zhao Yunxiao asked with a sigh, having finally given up all hopes of being rescued.


    “Where do you think we are heading towards?” the sea serpent asked in return.


    Zhao Yunxiao looked forward upon hearing that, and his face paled.


    They were headed right into the deepest regions of the Origin Lake Sect territory – the core grounds of the sect!


    “Wait! The core grounds of the sect are strictly restricted to outsiders! I will die if I get caught!” Zhao Yunxiao shouted in panic.


    “Getting caught should be the least of your concerns right now,” the sea serpent’s composure was in direct contrast against Zhao Yunxiao. “I’ve been going in and out of this place repeatedly, making it my home for the past centuries without getting caught. What makes you think that I will suddenly get caught now?”


    Centuries?


    Zhao Yunxiao shuddered.


    That explained why this sea serpent was so resourceful.


    He did not know about combat capabilities, but after living for centuries, anyone would be able to develop a key trait that they were good at.


    Perhaps this sea serpent’s was the ability to hide its presence.


    If that was the case, it could explain how the sea serpent managed to hide from even He Luoxuan.


    But that was still just the sea serpent itself!


    It was true that nobody seemed to be able to see the sea serpent, but they could see him just fine!


    Unfortunately, the sea serpent did not seem like it was open to address his concerns, and the powerless Zhao Yunxiao could only go wherever the sea serpent wanted to bring him.


    Before long, a beautiful lake started to come into view.


    The moon could barely be seen today. In its place, the numerous stars in the night sky were reflected on the surface of the lake, appearing like small glittering crystals that floated on the water.


    Even from afar, Zhao Yunxiao felt himself being drawn in by the inexplicable allure of the lake. It was as though the lake was the only thing worthy of attention in the world.


    </a> Zhao Yunxiao had a fairly good idea on where this was the moment he saw the beautiful lake.


    Origin Lake – the mystical lake deep within the core grounds that the Origin Lake Sect had taken its name from.


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