“Hmm…” Sophia Sullivan took a deep breath again to steady her emotions. After regaining some control, she said, “Just after you left, Master, that Henry Reed came storming over, saying she wanted to settle accounts with you. Later, she searched all around but couldn’t find you, so she left. But before she left, she said she would definitely make you pay, and told me to…”

　　“Told me to wait.”

　　“Yes, that’s exactly what she said.”

　　“Heh…” Just as expected, Ethan Clark chuckled, “I knew it would be that kind of idiotic, clichéd threat. Can’t they come up with something new?”

　　Not only had Master become stronger, but after recovering from this injury, although he was much more imposing when strict, he also smiled a lot more.

　　“What did you say to her?”

　　“I told her that Master was also seriously injured, and that Senior Brother took you to a nearby fellow disciple from Yushan to heal.”

　　“Oh!” Ethan Clark hadn’t specifically instructed Sophia Sullivan about this, but hearing her explanation now, it was almost exactly what he would have said himself.

　　Seeing Master looking at her in surprise, Sophia Sullivan scratched her head a little embarrassedly and said, “I just made it up on the spot. I thought it would be easier to explain things this way, and even if you have other reasons or ideas later, it’ll be easy to follow up.”

　　“Well done. Now I have another task for you.”

　　“A task for me?” Sophia Sullivan pointed at her own nose in surprise.

　　“I want you to check on what’s happening with Henry Reed and her group. You don’t need to watch their every move, just see if anyone from their sect comes over. Also, keep an eye on whether anyone from Qingming Mountain shows up. If anyone comes, report back to me immediately.” This kind of thing isn’t about who’s stronger, but who’s smarter.

　　In Ethan Clark’s view, having Sophia Sullivan do this was the perfect use of her abilities.

　　Master was actually giving her something to do, and letting her go check things out on her own. Sophia Sullivan suddenly felt a sense of growing up, a sense of being recognized. In the past, Master always sheltered her under his wing, like a bird in a warm nest, never having the chance to fly on her own.

　　“Don’t worry, Master, I’ll complete the task one thousand percent!” Sophia Sullivan darted off excitedly. Although she hadn’t reached the stage of flying yet, her movement skills on land were definitely the best among Ethan Clark’s six disciples.

　　Watching her leave so enthusiastically, Ethan Clark reminded her, “Keep your distance and stay safe.”

　　“Rest assured, Master, I guarantee I’ll get it done.”

　　Sophia Sullivan rarely even participated in battles. Whenever something happened, David Smith would always shield Sophia Sullivan behind him. Sophia Sullivan’s cheerful personality meant she never thought much about it. But deep down, she also wanted to prove herself, to show what she could do. Now, Ethan Clark had given her that chance.

　　Great movement skills! Even Ethan Clark couldn’t help but secretly praise Sophia Sullivan’s technique as she left. In the cultivation world—especially among these major sects—there were many who might never reach the Nascent Soul stage in their lifetime. But when they first started cultivating, no one thought they wouldn’t make it, so most didn’t pay much attention to basic movement skills. There were hundreds of different land-based movement techniques on Yushan, but few people studied them deeply. Sophia Sullivan, however, had done a lot of research in this area. Combined with her personality and talent, her movement skills were truly impressive. Otherwise, with her current level, she wouldn’t have been able to help when Olivia Smith and Emily Harris fought Jacob Wright.

　　“Master, Fifth Senior Brother has woken up, but Third Senior Brother… Third Senior Brother… his condition isn’t looking good. Please come take a look.” Benjamin Clark had already reached the late stage of flight. In the past, whenever there was danger, Benjamin Clark was often the first to step up. When Ethan Clark and the others first encountered Matthew Cooper, who pretended to test them but actually wanted to embarrass Ethan Clark, it was Benjamin Clark who stepped forward to block him. Now that Benjamin Clark was injured, Olivia Smith and the others were at a loss. In the past, their first thought might have been to return to Yushan, even if they were looked down on or ostracized there—at least fellow disciples wouldn’t let them die.

　　But this time, seeing Benjamin Clark’s weak breath, Olivia Smith and the others didn’t even have the strength for basic treatment. Their first thought was actually their Master. In such a short time, Ethan Clark had given them so many surprises, so many things they never expected.

　　Maybe… Master will have a way!!

　　The fifth one was awake. As soon as Ethan Clark heard that Lucas Walker had regained consciousness, he hurried inside. In terms of power, Ethan Clark had once reached the peak, but now, after transmigrating, his strength in this cultivation world was only at the very beginning. The first thing he needed to do was recover his own strength, then seek new breakthroughs. And as for these disciples, their power was far too weak, and their personalities had major issues as well.

　　And then there was the Golden Flood Dragon Shears obtained from the mutated spider in Misty Town—an absolute treasure among treasures. From David Smith’s memories, it seemed that such an item had never even been heard of in the cultivation world. Even more surprising was that his own repair ability might actually be able to restore it…

　　The most dangerous time had already passed. As he walked toward the inner room, Ethan Clark was already planning his next steps in his mind.