As for Liu Qingdai’s feelings? It was a matter that hadn’t even begun, so she could simply engage in fair competition. She didn’t care about these things. The most critical point was that she hadn’t planned to stay with Wen Zhixing forever; she mainly wanted to deal with the hidden threat within her body. She had no feelings for Wen Zhixing whatsoever. Conversely, she did not despise Wen Zhixing either. Given that, it ant she could continue to interact with him. Once she had dealt with the hidden threat, she wouldn’t cling to him.
What a pity. If I weren’t watching over Daier tonight, I could have taken care of the hidden threat within my body, Bai Luqiu inwardly expressed her regret. Her own hidden threat had been suppressed for far too long, to the point that it was even affecting her cultivation. After one Yin-Yang Fusion, the hidden threat would disappear, and her strength might even ascend to another level.
Just a few more days... Bai Luqiu looked at another room not far away and suppressed the rising thoughts in her heart.
「 」
At this ti, Wen Zhixing had no idea what Liu Qingdai and Wen Zhixing were talking about. He had already made his way into Zhang Tiancheng’s room.
"Who is it!" As soon as he entered, Zhang Tiancheng abruptly opened his eyes. By now, he was half-sitting up in bed; within this short ti, his body had already gained so mobility. Seeing it was Wen Zhixing, he slowly let down his guard.
"Zhang, I apologize for my earlier offenses," Wen Zhixing took the initiative to speak.
"You know ?" Zhang Tiancheng furrowed his brows; this person gave him a very familiar feeling.
"I do not." Wen Zhixing shook his head, as he would not admit his own identity. His Fairy Eyes could see through anything; the current Zhang Tiancheng was no longer the Zhang Tiancheng of before.
"You don’t, do you?" Zhang Tiancheng’s gaze sharpened, but then he closed his eyes again. His reaction suggested he did, in fact, recognize him. Yet, he instinctively did not wish to continue inquiring into this matter.
Seeing this, Wen Zhixing also did not speak, simply sitting down and keeping watch by his side.
"Thank you," Zhang Tiancheng’s voice eventually drifted over after a while.
"If you need help in the future, Zhang, feel free to seek out. Perhaps I can be of so assistance," Wen Zhixing said without opening his eyes, his tone indifferent.
"Alright," Zhang Tiancheng paused for a mont before replying.
Thereafter, the two said no more. That night, everyone was lost in their own thoughts, unable to find sleep.
「 」
The night passed by swiftly.
「The next day.」
Wen Zhixing got up and stretched, squinting through the window at the scene ahead. The wind and rain had ceased, and the dense clouds had scattered. The bright sun reappeared in the mid-sky. Gentle rays of light spilled upon the land, draping everything in a golden cloak. The pleasant weather refreshed Wen Zhixing, invigorating his spirit and clearing his thoughts.
Zhang Tiancheng, after recovering overnight, was much improved and could now get out of bed and walk normally.
SWISH!
Right then, outside the house, several figures appeared. This group was none other than Hua Yourong and the others.
"Huh? Everyone’s back already?" Wen Zhixing’s eyes narrowed, feeling a bit surprised. He had originally thought that Hua Yourong would take the four great demon generals back to the Wondrous Palace. But what was the situation now? They’ve co back? Could it be they actually went to capture demons?
"Fairy Eyes!" Wen Zhixing activated his Divine Ability without hesitation, a flash of golden patterns flickering across his eyes. In an instant, everything was revealed.
Hmm? The next mont, Wen Zhixing was taken aback. The devil generals that had been attached to Shen Lingjun and the other three were nowhere to be seen. His gaze narrowed further, and he quickly discovered that a devil seed had been planted in each person’s Sea of Sense. These people were not like him, who had a secret skill to resist the devil seed. Clearly, they were now under the control of the devil seed. If they waited until the devil seed fully blossod, allowing the newly born devil soul to replace the divine soul, they would be beyond saving.
So it wasn’t out of goodwill after all, Wen Zhixing thought as his figure disappeared from the spot.
Downstairs, Bai Luqiu had already appeared, standing in the middle of the inn’s lobby, frowning as she looked at the returning group led by Hua Yourong.
Huh? As Hua Yourong and the others entered, they imdiately saw the two Corpse Bone Demon corpses. For a mont, their hearts were all startled. Had there been a battle here within this inn last night too?
"Where have you been?" Bai Luqiu’s face was stern as she looked at everyone, her brows furrowed even more. Last night, Hua Yourong and the others had acted on their own. Had it not been for Wen Zhixing’s remarkable strength, the consequences would have been unimaginable. It was no wonder she didn’t look pleased.
"Senior sister, demons are cunning, and I feared sothing might happen to you, so I thought to help," Hua Yourong quickly bowed her head and explained. "Unexpectedly, we lost track of you and then encountered another demon, who trapped us within an array thod until just now when we barely broke free."
"Array thod?" At these words, Bai Luqiu felt a movent in her heart. She too had been trapped in an array thod last night. However, her strength was formidable, allowing her to break through easily. Hua Yourong and the others, with their weaker strength, being trapped was understandable.
"Yes, senior sister, it was my decision to leave on my own. I am willing to accept the punishnt," Hua Yourong spoke earnestly, a slightly weary expression on her face. As for the others, their condition was equally dire. They clearly had been through a fierce battle.
"Forget it." Seeing their state, Bai Luqiu’s expression softened a little. No one could have expected two such powerful Corpse Bone Demons here. Even she hadn’t known, so it was unreasonable to bla Hua Yourong.
"Thank you, senior sister." Hua Yourong’s face showed a perfectly appropriate amount of happiness. She stood up and approached Bai Luqiu slowly, her palm facing backward as a devil seed slowly erged in it. With the new devil seed cultivated, she was ready to make her move against Bai Luqiu.
Bai Luqiu was oblivious to this, but Wen Zhixing could sense that sothing was wrong. His Sea of Sense had already begun to stir.
Devil seed! Wen Zhixing’s heart lurched. Indeed, Hua Yourong was about to make her move against Bai Luqiu.
"Tidy up, and get ready to return to the sect," Bai Luqiu suddenly said.
"Return to the sect?!" Everyone was shocked by these words. Even Hua Yourong paused.
"Demons within Five Peak County are much stronger than anticipated. The rampaging demon there possesses at least the strength of the Fifth Realm. I have already sent a distress ssage to the Sect Master, and reinforcents will arrive soon," Bai Luqiu explained, clarifying the stakes.
Upon hearing that Liu Qingxuan had already been notified and reinforcents would be arriving, the devil seed in Hua Yourong’s palm instantly dissipated. Others might not see through her devil seed, but Liu Qingxuan might not be so easy to deceive. Bai Luqiu had sent a ssage to Liu Qingxuan. Who knew if Liu Qingxuan would co? If he did, it would be troubleso. The pressure Liu Qingxuan exerted on her was truly imnse. Hearing this, Hua Yourong imdiately scrapped her original plan.
Wen Zhixing saw the devil seed disappear from Hua Yourong’s palm and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"I need to stay here to continue the investigation. Hua Yourong, this ti, I’m entrusting you to lead the other junior martial brothers and sisters back to the sect," Bai Luqiu looked at Hua Yourong in front of her.
"Yes." At these words, Hua Yourong let out a girlish laugh. So, I’m to escort them back... Then I shall respectfully comply...
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhixing’s brow furrowed. Having Hua Yourong escort them back, wouldn’t that be like sending lambs into the tiger’s mouth? But no, that’s not quite right; if Hua Yourong wanted to act, they would be powerless to resist.
At that mont, Bai Luqiu turned her head and glanced back at Wen Zhixing. "Right, junior brother Wang will stay to assist ."
"Yes." Wen Zhixing was slightly taken aback but then nodded in acknowledgnt.
Hua Yourong looked aningfully at Bai Luqiu and Wen Zhixing. Why did that girl decide to keep "Wang Shouzhen" here? His strength isn’t that high. "Wang Shouzhen" is another precious treasure in my heart now; naturally, I must be extrely vigilant.
"Junior brother Wang, you go and bring Qingdai and Zhang down," Bai Luqiu then instructed Wen Zhixing.
Wen Zhixing nodded, his toes lightly tapping the ground as he leaped up and directly entered Liu Qingdai’s room. At this mont, Liu Qingdai had recovered quite a bit, and the hidden threat in her body had been mostly resolved. But she still needed so ti to recuperate.
"Qingdai!" Just as he entered the room, Wen Zhixing dashed forward rapidly and reached for Liu Qingdai’s hand.
"Junior brother, you...!" Liu Qingdai was stunned, a flicker of panic shooting through her. Junior brother, don’t do this.
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