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Xu Feng carried the unconscious Xiao Hun and ran deeper into Kuang Mang Mountain. He was unaware of Yuan Yongyi's situation, but he felt a powerful aura rapidly approaching from that direction, at least at the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul level.
Xu Feng had encountered Mid Stage Nascent Soul cultivators before. During the Great War involving Xiang Ge and the Six Major Sects, he had seen how Sword Formation had injured Azure Bull and Silver Wolf. If it weren't for A Qi's intervention, no one in Liuxiang Kingdom could have matched them.
Ultraman could also exhibit Mid Stage Nascent Soul power, but only for three strikes. After that, it would need to replace its spirit stones. At such a critical moment, who would give you time to change spirit stones? The moment there was an opportunity, you could be easily killed.
Next time, if given the chance, he would definitely buy another Seventh-Level Puppet to alternate with. That way, he wouldn't have to worry. The idea was simple, but at two million each, how many people could afford a Puppet? Only someone like Xu Feng, who had just seized an entire Spiritual Ore Vein, could afford to buy another without a second thought.
A Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator was not something Xu Feng could provoke at this moment; he could only hide.
Xu Feng knew that if he retraced his steps, he would surely be caught. If that happened, it would be a matter of life and death. His speed was far inferior to that of a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, and carrying Xiao Hun was a burden he couldn't discard; if he were pursued, he might still use this official's son as a shield.
Xu Feng maneuvered through the dense forest, running wherever it was concealed. The forest was so thick that he quickly became engulfed in its depths. Occasionally startled birds and beasts flew away, but it was unclear whether they were human or demonic creatures.
By the time Ye Zhong arrived, Xu Feng had already gone far away. Around him lay over a dozen corpses—all guards of Fourth Young Master Xiao Hun—who had been killed with a single strike. Their faces were filled with terror, as if they had encountered something unimaginable.
Fourth Young Master had been captured. Ye Zhong assessed the situation around him and came to this unwilling conclusion.
If Fourth Young Master couldn't be rescued, he feared there would be dire consequences upon returning. Fourth Young Master had lost in the competition for Young Master and turned to support Eldest Son; however, as a son of Xiaoyao Sect, his status was far higher than Ye Zhong's. If Xiao Hun died in his hands, even if Ye Zhong managed to save his life, his future in Xiaoyao Sect would be ruined.
Kuang Mang Mountain spanned only four hundred miles, but Ye Zhong alone couldn't search for him effectively. Based on the traces on the ground, he roughly deduced Xu Feng's escape route and locked onto a dense forest over two hundred miles away—where Xu Feng had disappeared.
Ye Zhong flew up into a towering tree to monitor the movements of the forest as widely as possible and then sent out a sound transmission talisman requesting support from nearby Xiaoyao Sect disciples. He couldn't search alone; if three to five dozen disciples arrived, they could thoroughly comb through Kuang Mang Mountain. Whether Fourth Young Master lived or died would depend solely on his luck.
At that moment, Fourth Young Master was hiding in a dark cave. The cave wasn't deep—only about twenty meters—and a beam of sunlight slanted through the treetops into the cave, faintly illuminating Xu Feng's blood-stained clothes.
Xiao Hun had actually woken up long ago but dared not open his eyes and pretended to be dead on the ground.
A giant python as thick as a water barrel lay dejectedly coiled at the cave entrance; it was a Sixth-Level Monster and this cave was its training ground. Just moments ago, Xu Feng had barged in and given it a beating while forcing it to guard the entrance like a security guard.
Xu Feng took off his bloodied clothes and burned them before changing into a black Daoist robe. He kicked Xiao Hun over and said, "Stop pretending; I have a question for you. Answer well, and I'll let you go."
Xiao Hun got kicked into disarray but felt hope upon hearing Xu Feng's words. "You really will let me go? Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you everything I can."
Xu Feng estimated the time and asked, "In the past month or so, has your Xiaoyao Sect recruited any female disciples?"
"Female disciple?" Xiao Hun pondered for a moment and said, "No, the Xiaoyao Sect does not accept female disciples; we are not lacking in women..."
Xu Feng raised his hand and slapped Xiao Hun, leaving a mark. "You are the Fourth Young Master, so you should be familiar with the Xiaoyao Sect Young Master. Where has he been recently?"
"Are you trying to kill the Third Young Master?" A hint of malice crossed Xiao Hun's face. He had lost to the Third Young Master, Xiao Duan, in their competition and felt resentful. Hearing Xu Feng inquire about Xiao Duan's whereabouts, he thought of using this opportunity to set him up. "Xiao Duan just returned from Ming Mountain and has been cultivating in the Sect during this time." Xiao Hun was considering how to lure Xiao Duan out so that this Killer God could take action.
Seeing that he wasn't getting anywhere with his questions, Xu Feng had no choice but to ask, "Has he been to Xibai City?"
Xiao Hun replied, "Xibai City is a teleportation point. Xiao Duan went to Ming Mountain through the Shenxing Sect's teleportation in Xibai City and passed through Xibai City again on his return."
Xu Feng nodded. It seemed Fu Hong'er was right; the Xiaoyao Sect Young Master had indeed been to Xibai City and had taken Cai Shujun from there. He then asked, "Did your Young Master bring anyone back... um, a woman?"
"Yes." Xiao Hun sensed that Xu Feng's interest might not be solely in Xiao Duan, feeling a bit disappointed. "However, that woman has already been given to Heishan Laoguai."
"What!" Xu Feng grabbed Xiao Hun by the collar. "Where is Heishan Laoguai?"
"Heishan Laoguai... of course, he is in Heishan. Oh, don't hit me! Heishan is a hundred miles east of Demon Ridge. Heishan Laoguai has some connections with the demons of Demon Ridge. Xiao Duan wanted to ask him for help against Pingyang Valley, so he sent him a Ding Lu."
This is troublesome; someone whom the Xiaoyao Sect would invite must be quite powerful, at least at the Divine Separation Stage or above. With Cai Shujun in his hands, it would be very difficult for Xu Feng to rescue her with his current strength.
Having rushed all the way from Liuxiang Kingdom, he never expected to be one step too late. Cai Shujun had fallen into a tiger's den; escaping unscathed seemed nearly impossible. Xu Feng racked his brain but couldn't think of anyone who could help him rescue Cai Shujun.
Shen Gongzi? Yes, he is also in Zheguo; he should have that kind of strength. However, he no longer owes me anything; why would he offend a formidable enemy like Heishan Laoguai for an outsider like me?
Lord of Fragrance? This person has enough strength, but what connection do I have with him? He is merely the protector of Liuxiang Kingdom and keeps to himself regarding Zheguo. Besides, why would I ask him for help?
As Xu Feng was anxiously trying to figure out a solution, Xiao Hun suddenly added, "Xiao Duan brought back two women; which one are you asking about?"
Damn it!
Xu Feng was furious and nearly broke Xiao Hun's neck as he shouted, "You bastard! Can you be more straightforward and clear? Quickly tell me where the other woman went, what she looks like, what she does, and if she has been harmed..."
Xiao Hun didn't expect such a strong reaction from Xu Feng and hurriedly said, "The other woman is truly stunning; just one glance makes you want... to take another look. Xiao Duan originally intended to give her to Heishan Laoguai but was stopped by Li Elder and took her as a disciple instead."
“Who is Li Elder?”
“Li Elder is not an old monster; she is a guest elder of our Xiaoyao Sect and also a great beauty. After Xiao Duan was established as the Young Master, Li Elder was responsible for his protection.”
A guest elder is essentially a contracted employee who will leave once their time is up. Fu Hong'er and Cai Shujun have benefactors helping them; could it be referring to this Li Elder?
Xu Feng finally felt relieved and asked, “Do you know what that woman's name is?”
“I want to know too,” Xiao Hun said with a bitter face. “Li Elder has kept her in her Cave and hasn’t allowed us to contact her. I used many connections just to find out that the woman’s surname is Cai.”
So it really is Cai Shujun.
Li Elder is just a guest elder, so she shouldn’t be aligned with Xiaoyao Sect. Her taking Cai Shujun as a disciple likely has no ill intentions at least for now. This Li Elder must also be someone of profound cultivation; otherwise, the Xiaoyao Sect Young Master wouldn’t give her face.
“What kind of person is Li Elder?”
Xiao Hun could tell from Xu Feng's expression that he was looking for that woman, so he said, “Li Elder is a loose cultivator under Consort Zhu Lin, at the Divine Separation Late Stage. She used to be a disciple of Li Hua Palace but later left for unknown reasons. Our sect leader personally reached out to invite her to be our guest elder, but her time is almost up; in half a year, it will be ten years, and Li Elder will leave Xiaoyao Sect.”
“Li Hua Palace?” Xu Feng had seen this sect ranked fourth in Zheguo in his notes. “Is your Li Elder a woman?”
“Of course she’s a woman! There are no men coming out of Li Hua Palace; even if there were, they would be eunuchs.”
So Li Elder is a woman; that’s great! Xu Feng felt as if he had taken a calming pill. Cai Shujun has a beautiful master; what’s there to worry about?
He thought he should visit Consort Zhu Lin when he has the chance; he would definitely encounter Cai Shujun there. If she isn’t happy, he can find a way to bring her back to Liuxiang Kingdom.
According to Xiao Hun, since Li Elder's contract expires in half a year, after that time, visiting Consort Zhu Lin might allow him to see Cai Shujun. They are all Daoists; it would be nice to share some tea and chat without any fighting.
Xu Feng fantasized about it, revealing an ambiguous smile on his face.
Xiao Hun gathered his courage and said, “Friend, this is all just a misunderstanding. Look, I’ve helped you out too. We don’t have any deep-seated grudges; why not let me go back? Let today’s events be as if they never happened.”
“Fine, you can leave. I’ll let you go.”
Xu Feng spoke reassuringly, and Xiao Hun hesitated, saying, "Really? I can really leave?"
"Yes!"
Without saying another word, Xiao Hun scrambled out of the cave. Halfway through, he looked back at Xu Feng, who showed no signs of movement, and quickly dashed out of the cave. The giant python at the entrance had been frightened by Xu Feng and did not dare to bite Xiao Hun, allowing him to escape.
Breathing in the fresh air outside, Xiao Hun was so excited that tears almost streamed down his face. He never imagined he could escape from the clutches of that Killer God. Once he returned, he would definitely burn incense to thank his ancestors for their protection.
"Once I get back, hmph!" Xiao Hun thought fiercely to himself. "That bastard dared to humiliate me like this. When I return, I'll gather skilled fighters. If I don't skin you alive, I won't bear the surname Xiao. And that woman—hmph! You came for her, right? Don't think that just because Li Elder is protecting her, I can't touch her. Don't forget she is still in our Xiaoyao Sect. This is my territory."
With a grim expression, Xiao Hun unleashed his Flying Sword and flew towards the direction of Xiaoyao Sect.
Suddenly, a fiery red Spiritual Arrow pierced through the back of Xiao Hun's neck and exited through his throat. Just as he reached the treetops, he was shot down, his neck broken. Blood gushed from his mouth as his head tilted to the side; he was dead.
Xu Feng emerged from the cave and said, "Letting a tiger return to the mountain? I'm not afraid of death. I let you go without killing you because you're wealthy; I like money..." He took Xiao Hun's Spatial Ring and turned back to enter the giant python's cave again.
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