“In that case, I’ll stay here with you to escort these two surrendered demonic cultists back. Huang Jingjing and Bai Lingfeng, you two go after those demonesses. Leave it to you.”
Although Bai Lingfeng felt the arrangement was a bit unreasonable, he didn’t say much. He cupped his hands and nodded, then followed Huang Jingjing as they rode their escape light in pursuit.
“Senior Brother Bai, where do you think those two demonesses will run off to?”
Huang Jingjing squeezed her voice into a sweet, delicate tone.
“After all, they’ve been gone for a while now. They might have already gotten far. Just the two of us—can we really find them?”
“Don’t worry. I have a secret art that can track them.”
Bai Lingfeng replied calmly.
“Wow, Senior Brother Bai, you’re amazing! What secret art is it? Can you teach me?”
“Since I’m not as strong as you, Senior Brother Bai, and can’t handle most situations on my own. Next time I come out alone, I’ll be able to track enemies too.”
Huang Jingjing’s face was full of admiration.
Bai Lingfeng couldn’t help but furrow his brows.
He really didn’t understand what Huang Jingjing was trying to do.
He only remembered that once, during an outdoor training, he ran into this Huang Jingjing and happened to save her once.
Yet, just from that one encounter, she seemed drawn to him and started following him around in all sorts of situations.
She would also try to find topics to chat about, pretending not to understand even when she did, just to ask for his guidance.
After asking, she would look at him with adoring eyes.
Then she’d treat him to a meal and even try to invite him to all kinds of places for fun.
Most of the time, he refused, because he could see she was up to no good.
But in a situation like today, it was clearly hard to refuse.
“Sorry, that secret art is a bit difficult to learn. It might not be so easy to teach.”
Bai Lingfeng put on a straight face and said in a deep voice.
“That’s okay! As long as Senior Brother Bai teaches it, no matter how hard it is, I’ll give it my all to learn.”
“If there’s something I don’t understand, I hope you can patiently instruct me. I’ll always be grateful. Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do it without question.”
Bai Lingfeng couldn’t help but rub his forehead.
Even for him, this kind of situation felt troublesome.
If Huang Jingjing wanted to kill him, that would be fine.
But she was obviously showing interest in him. He couldn’t just slap her, could he?
Bai Lingfeng had no choice but to say solemnly, “We’ll talk about it when we get back. It’s not appropriate to teach these things now.”
Huang Jingjing nodded and added, “That’s true, but we should still try to go a bit slower.”
“After all, it’s just the two of us. The demon cult woman who came to rescue them is powerful—even Senior Brother Wang Ye was severely wounded by her. If we two chase after them alone, it might be hard to handle.”
“When you’re out in the world, you should prioritize your safety.”
“Of course, I’m not doubting you, Senior Brother Bai. It’s just that the two of us are going alone after the demon path.”
“Besides, Senior Brother Wang Ye probably isn’t well-intentioned either. He sends us to chase the demon path while he goes back in glory.”
“If we successfully bring the demon cultists back, the credit naturally goes to him. And if we get ambushed and injured or even die, it won’t fall back on him.”
Huang Jingjing’s words were sincere, completely thinking from Bai Lingfeng’s perspective.
Bai Lingfeng thought it over and realized she was right.
After a moment’s consideration, he nodded and actively slowed down, not rushing forward at full speed.
Since Huang Jingjing was considering him, he naturally had to consider her too.
He wasn’t a stubborn person.
If he were alone, it wouldn’t matter—he could do whatever he wanted.
But now he had Huang Jingjing by his side.
Moreover, in his heart, he actually wanted You Yuelan to escape safely.
After all, You Yuelan was truly his friend.
The person who took her away was probably her close friend, so she likely wouldn’t harm her.
He thought this might not be a bad thing.
‘It’s better for You Yuelan to escape than to be captured.’
“Let’s go slower. It’s fine if we don’t find them later—we’re already more than half an hour late anyway.”
Bai Lingfeng reduced his speed to only a third of normal and walked alongside Huang Jingjing.
Seeing this, Huang Jingjing became even more delighted.
…
Inside the Mustard Seed Secret Realm.
Yi Jia glared with furious eyes and said angrily, “Shizun, you’re causing such a big disturbance on Lingyun Sect’s territory. Aren’t you afraid they’ll settle the score with you? You’re no longer at the Golden Core stage!”
Xuan Yin Zhenren sneered coldly, “Precisely because I’m no longer at the Golden Core stage, that’s why I need to reclaim you two medicinal ingredients.”
“Only by refining that furnace of Great Elixir can I possibly re-form my Divine Power and return to the Golden Core stage.”
“Don’t worry, you won’t be dead. You will merge with me and share in the glory of this Golden Core together.”
“You should feel fortunate for that.”
Yi Jia roared in fury, swinging the Whisk in her hand, ready to fight to the death.
“Bastard! You old immortal! You’ll die a miserable death!”
But Xuan Yin Zhenren had prepared for so long—how could he give them any chance to resist?
“Suppress!”
With a single command from Xuan Yin Zhenren, the entire Mustard Seed Secret Realm seemed to come alive, shaking violently.
Before You Yuelan and Yi Jia could figure out what was happening, a crushing pressure like a mountain avalanche rolled toward them.
It was the might of heaven and earth within the secret realm, now fully focused on them.
You Yuelan and Yi Jia’s expressions changed drastically, and they instantly felt immobilized.
Their bones creaked and groaned.
They struggled desperately.
But the pressure of the entire secret realm was not so simple.
They felt as if an ancient divine mountain were pressing down on them.
No matter how they struggled, they couldn’t budge the mountain.
And as time passed, the mountain would slowly press down, until it ground them into powder.
Xuan Yin Zhenren smiled lightly, “Yi Jia, don’t worry. Your cultivation is a bit higher than You Yuelan’s, so you’ll die a little later and live a bit longer.”
“You’ll get to watch your junior sister die right in front of you.”
“By the way, let me tell you: your other senior and junior sisters died the same way.”
“Savor their despair and pain.”
“You! You! You!”
Yi Jia was filled with rage and wanted to curse.
But the immense pressure made it hard for her even to speak.
“Junior Sister, hold on!”
You Yuelan breathed in small, shallow gasps.
The terrible pressure tormented her.
She tried to struggle, but her body was overwhelmed with endless exhaustion, tempting her to sink into sleep.
…
Outside the Broken Temple.
Lin Huanhuan sat by a campfire, turning the barbecue in her hands absentmindedly.
She kept glancing into the distance, growing more anxious by the moment.
“Why is Bai Lingfeng taking so long to get here?”
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