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"Quickly, please... Oh, no, I'd better go out and welco them myself..." Song Qingfeng strode towards the outside.
The Misty Palace was the first major sect in the Human Territory, with substantial strength. Within it, masters abounded, and there were several cultivators who were at the Tribulation Crossing Stage. Most importantly, the Palace Master of the Misty Palace had a deep connection with His Majesty the Emperor. In the entire Human Territory, no one dared to provoke the Misty Palace.
Standing outside the hall was a man in a black robe with bushy eyebrows, large eyes, and a strong build, giving off an intense sense of oppression.
"Greetings to the envoy," Song Qingfeng said with a smile plastered on his face as he approached: "I am the Sect Leader of the Tianyang Sect. My na is Song Qingfeng."
"Sect Leader Song, I am here to deliver a letter on behalf of the Vice Palace Master," the envoy said as he took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Song Qingfeng with great care.
"The Vice Palace Master?" Song Qingfeng was taken aback, "He wrote to ?" Carefully, Song Qingfeng opened the envelope, and extracted a piece of white paper with a few lines of writing. As he read, he was imdiately stunned.
The letter said: Hu Shuisheng is a dear friend of mine. His son's death has caused great sorrow. I've heard that the murderer is hiding within Tianyang Sect. I ask that Sect Leader Song hand over the murderer to Hu Shuisheng.
"My task is complete; I take my leave now." The envoy folded his hands in a gesture of respect towards Song Qingfeng and then left Tianyang Sect.
"Hu Shuisheng really has so clout, to be able to bring out the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace. Impressive, indeed," Song Qingfeng said wryly. He could refuse Hu Shuisheng, but he couldn't refuse the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace.
The Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace was nad Nangong Qi, with Cultivation at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, a person of significant standing. Even if Song Qingfeng had been given a hundred tis the courage, he would not dare to offend Nangong Qi.
At that mont, Hu Shuisheng, with hands clasped behind his back, strolled over from a distance.
Song Qingfeng looked up at Hu Shuisheng but did not speak.
"Ah, the weather is really nice today," Hu Shuisheng exclaid: "Bright sunshine, clear skies, wonderful, so wonderful!!!" After expressing his appreciation, Hu Shuisheng turned his head and looked at Song Qingfeng with a smile: "I've heard... the envoy from the Misty Palace has co?"
"You're quite well-inford," Song Qingfeng huffed.
"What did the envoy from Misty Palace co for?" Hu Shuisheng pressed.
"To deliver a letter."
"What letter?"
"A letter from the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace."
"Oh my, you even know the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace? That's quite impressive!"
"Enough, stop playing dumb," Song Qingfeng said impatiently, waving his hand: "Hu Shuisheng, I never would have imagined that you knew the Vice Palace Master of the Misty Palace, and were so close to him, too. To help you, he condescended to write to himself. I'm impressed, really impressed."
Hu Shuisheng laughed smugly: "I've told you before not to ss with . Once you've really angered , the consequences can be severe." At this point, Hu Shuisheng paused: "Sect Leader Song, do you still want to protect Gao Fei?"
Song Qingfeng did not reply.
"Let be frank with you. I've helped the Vice Palace Master before, and he owes a huge favor. Whatever I request, he'll try his best to fulfill it," Hu Shuisheng stated calmly: "Even if I asked him to kill you, the Vice Palace Master would agree."
Song Qingfeng's mouth twitched a few tis.
"Hand over Gao Fei," Hu Shuisheng stated: "As long as you hand over Gao Fei, I won't make things difficult for you."
"...Can I have so ti to think it over?"
"Sure, I'll give you half a day. Is that enough?"
"How about a full day?"
"Just half a day!"
"...Fine, wait for my ssage," Song Qingfeng left with a livid face.
"Hmph!" Hu Shuisheng snorted coldly: "You're still far from being a match for ."
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In the courtyard.
Gao Fei lay back in his chair, eyes half-closed, basking in the sun.
"Gao Fei." Sect Leader Song Qingfeng pushed the door and entered.
"Sect Leader? What brings you here?" asked Gao Fei, standing up, puzzled.
"Gao Fei, I..." Song Qingfeng appeared to be struggling to speak.
"What is it?"
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"Gao Fei, I might not be able to protect you any longer," Sect Leader Song said with a resigned sigh.
"I don't quite understand what you an," Gao Fei responded, puzzled.
"Hu Shuisheng has brought up the Vice Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace. I dare not offend the Vice Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, so I can only... hand you over," Sect Leader Song explained with a heavy heart.
"Piaomiao Palace?" Gao Fei inquired with a frown.
"Piaomiao Palace is the number one sect in the Human Race's territory. The Palace Master has a profound connection with the Emperor, and the Vice Palace Master, Nangong Qi, is a Great Cultivator at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, with overwhelming power. I simply can't afford to provoke him," Song Qingfeng said with a bitter smile.
Gao Fei looked at Song Qingfeng expressionlessly, "I want to ask you sothing, and I hope you will answer truthfully."
Song Qingfeng nodded, "Ask away. As long as I know the answer, I'll tell you."
"Suppose, and I'm just saying suppose! If I hadn't been poisoned and was perfectly healthy, would you still hand over?" Gao Fei asked.
"That..." Song Qingfeng hesitated for a mont, then admitted, "If you hadn't been poisoned, maybe I would... fight to protect you."
Gao Fei nodded slightly, "I see. I've been poisoned, my life could end at any mont, and in your eyes, I've beco worthless. Discarding wouldn't cause you any heartache."
"Gao Fei, please understand my position, I too have my difficulties," pleaded Sect Leader Song.
"I understand your position, but who will understand mine?" Gao Fei retorted.
"You..."
"Enough, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll go with you now. It doesn't matter if I die a few days early anyway since I won't live much longer," Gao Fei said, resigned to his fate.
"I'm sorry," Song Qingfeng let out a sigh, then led Gao Fei to the Council Hall.
The two of them didn't speak the entire way.
Before long, they arrived at the Council Hall.
"Shua!"
Hu Shuisheng looked up at Gao Fei with a cold and terrifying gaze, "You are Gao Fei?"
Gao Fei nodded, "It's ."
"You killed my son!" Hu Shuisheng accused.
"If I say it wasn't , would you believe it?" Gao Fei challenged.
"You're still defiant even when death is upon you! I will slaughter you right now!" Hu Shuisheng stepped forward, made a fist with his hand, and smashed it down towards Gao Fei's head.
"I have a way to resurrect your son," Gao Fei said slowly, a hint of confidence in his tone.
"Sou!"
Hu Shuisheng's fist stopped just one centiter from Gao Fei's head.
"What did you say?" Hu Shuisheng's eyes widened, "Say it again!"
Gao Fei lifted his head, puffed out his chest, and stated each word with emphasis, "I have a way to resurrect your son."
"You're lying?" Hu Shuisheng's expression was fierce, "The man is already dead, how can he possibly be resurrected?"
"I have my thods," Gao Fei smirked, "If you don't believe , go ahead and kill ... But, let remind you, if I die, your son will never be able to co back to life."
Resurrect?
Can my son really be resurrected?
Hu Shuisheng hesitated, unsure whether to believe Gao Fei or not.
"If I were you, I'd give it a try. If it works, your son cos back to life. If it fails, killing later won't make a difference," Gao Fei shrugged nonchalantly.
Hu Shuisheng nodded, "Fine! I'll believe you this one ti. If you truly can save my son, not only will I spare your life, but I might also reward you. Otherwise, if you dare to deceive , I will tear you to shreds and feed you to the dogs!"
"Rest assured, I won't deceive you," Gao Fei said with a slight smile.
"Sect Leader Song, I'm taking the man with . I'll visit another day," Hu Shuisheng called out before taking Gao Fei and leaving the Tianyang Sect.
Song Qingfeng did not stop them. He had completely given up on Gao Fei.
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