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In the room of Aotian and Aojia, although the night was deep, everyone was still chatting animatedly.
Aotian quietly enjoyed this warm scene.
Since Aotian left Aojia, he had been living in constant danger. In the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range, countless martial artists were competing for legacies, and within Xuantian Academy, students were scheming against each other. After going to the northern part of Fengyun Nation, he had to be on guard at all times, fearing being completely crushed by Azure Cloud Sect.
It could be said that during these days, Aotian had not truly relaxed for a moment.
However, tonight in Aotian's room, as everyone shared amusing stories from home, it created a rather heartwarming atmosphere. Aotian also enjoyed this hard-won peace. Yet, without his mother by his side, there was a hint of melancholy in his heart.
Although Aotian appeared joyful and content throughout the evening, he could still detect a subtle sadness in his father's eyes.
Clearly, Aotian missed the joy of family life with his parents.
Thinking of this, Aotian's resolve to become stronger solidified even more, hoping to rescue his mother soon so that their family could reunite.
Suddenly, Aotian asked him:
"Tian'er, have you really gained the attention of Xuantian Academy, and is Xuantian willing to stand up against the pressure from Azure Cloud Sect for you?"
Aotian was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected his father to ask such a question out of the blue.
Before Aotian could respond, Xiao Ya interjected:
"Aotian brother, this is indeed true. Back in the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range, the Grand Elder of Xuantian Academy personally extended an olive branch to Aotian; many martial artists witnessed it."
"So that means Xuantian Academy will really stand up for you?" Aotian looked at Aotian with eager anticipation.
Aotian pondered for a moment and shook his head:
"Father, I cannot be certain whether Xuantian Academy will stand up for me."
In fact, from the very beginning, Aotian had not intended to rely on Xuantian Academy. The path of martial arts was inherently fraught with challenges; relying on external forces would ultimately lead to inferior outcomes. Therefore, Aotian did not have much expectation for Xuantian Academy.
However, Aotian did not realize the impact his words had on those inside the room.
Upon hearing Aotian's words, his face instantly turned pale. He originally thought that his son’s backing was Xuantian Academy, but now it seemed uncertain whether Xuantian Academy would intervene for his son.
If Xuantian chose to turn a blind eye, could Aotian alone withstand the retaliation from Azure Cloud Sect?
Xiao Ya shared similar thoughts as Aotian. As for Niu Geng, he continued to gnaw on a roasted chicken, seemingly oblivious to Aotian's words.
In fact, in Niu Geng's heart, he and Aotian had long become brothers who could entrust their lives to each other. Regardless of what the future held, he would closely follow his leader's footsteps.
Thus, whether Xuantian Academy chose to ignore the situation or take action would have little effect on Niu Geng's resolve.
He was a straightforward person without much thought. He embodied the typical mindset of enjoying today’s wine and worrying about tomorrow’s troubles only when they came.
Among those present, Sun Jing likely had the most thoughts swirling in his mind. After all, Sun Jing had chosen to befriend Aotian initially not only because of Aotian's potential but also largely due to the support behind him.
Now, after hearing Aotian's words, Sun Jing naturally couldn't help but entertain other thoughts.
Aotian was keenly aware of everyone’s thoughts. His father, Uncle Xiaoya, and Niu Geng would never abandon him in such circumstances. In their hearts, they would rather face death together. However, Sun Jing might have different considerations.
Therefore, Aotian's gaze slowly shifted to Sun Jing, and both Aotian and Xiao Ya seemed to sense something as they looked at Sun Jing simultaneously.
The room that had been filled with laughter fell silent at this moment, with only the sound of Niu Geng chewing on the roasted chicken echoing loudly.
After a moment of changing expressions, Sun Jing gritted his teeth and said:
"Aotian, rest assured, I, Sun Jing, will definitely stand with you through thick and thin!"
Sun Jing understood that he had already killed several members of Azure Cloud Sect in the northern part of Fengyun Nation; it was too late to escape now. If he were to part ways with Aotian at this moment, it would undoubtedly give Azure Cloud Sect the opportunity to strike them down one by one.
Moreover, Sun Jing felt that Aotian still had unknown trump cards up his sleeve. Coupled with this young man's limitless potential, Sun Jing decided to make this "risky investment."
Upon hearing Sun Jing's words, a smile appeared on Aotian's face as he gradually began to acknowledge Sun Jing as an ally.
Aotian knew that Sun Jing's willingness to share hardships with him during these days was largely due to Xuantian Academy. Now, as Sun Jing realized that Xuantian Academy might not necessarily help him, it was indeed not easy for him to make this decision.
Although there were other factors influencing Sun Jing's decision, it did not diminish Aotian's recognition of him.
Upon hearing Sun Jing's words, both Aotian and Xiao Ya felt a heavy sense of relief. If Sun Jing were to abandon them at this moment and leave, it would undoubtedly be a further blow to Aotian. This was something both Aotian and Xiao Ya were extremely unwilling to see.
Niu Geng wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth and slapped Sun Jing on the shoulder with his greasy hand, laughing as he said, "Haha, congratulations on making the right decision!"
Sun Jing rolled his eyes and replied, "Get your greasy paws off me, or I'll chop them off!"
Niu Geng was unfazed; instead, he put his arm around Sun Jing's shoulder in a friendly manner and said, "Buddy, this roast chicken tastes really good. Want to give it a try?"
"Come on! Old Man has a cleanliness obsession; you go play by yourself!" Sun Jing jokingly scolded as he pushed Niu Geng aside.
Niu Geng lost his balance and fell to the ground due to Sun Jing's push. Laughter erupted in the room again, restoring the previously calm atmosphere.
After witnessing that scene, everyone noticed they were no longer as restrained with each other as before.
"By the way, Uncle Xiao Ya, why did you suddenly bring Hong'er to Ning City?" After the laughter subsided, Aotian asked Xiao Ya.
Xiao Ya found a seat and sat down, saying, "It's nothing much; I just suddenly received a mission located near Ning City. Hong'er mentioned she hadn't seen you in a long time and missed you, so I brought her here hoping to find you in Aojia. I just didn't expect to run into Ao Gong's coup."
Aotian nodded upon hearing this. Xiao Ya was part of an Adventure Team, which existed to take on missions and fulfill clients' requests in exchange for commission fees.
Of course, these commission fees varied depending on the difficulty of the tasks.
Suddenly, Aotian's brows slowly furrowed. His father was in danger, and Xiao Ya had suddenly received this mission. Could this really be a coincidence? For some reason, Aotian sensed an unusual aura behind this matter. It seemed that there was an invisible hand pushing the development of everything behind him.
Then, Aotian shook his head, thinking to himself:
"Maybe it's just my illusion..."
"Aotian, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing Aotian frowning and silent, Xiao Ya suddenly asked.
Perhaps Aotian was too engrossed in his thoughts; when Xiao Ya called out to him, he was startled but quickly regained his composure and hurriedly said:
"Uncle Xiaoya, you've helped me once again. I really don't know how to thank you!"
Xiao Ya didn't think as much as Aotian did. Upon hearing Aotian's words, he immediately pretended to be slightly angry and said:
"Aotian, if you keep saying that, I'm going to get mad!"
Aotian was slightly taken aback and then nodded lightly. Indeed, treating Uncle Xiaoya like this would seem distant.
"By the way, Brother Xiao Ya, what mission did you receive? If possible, I would like to lend you a helping hand!" Aotian glared at himself and then spoke to Xiao Ya.
Xiao Ya was slightly stunned and pondered for a moment before saying:
"To be honest with you, Brother Aotian, my mission this time is the Phoenix Tree."
"The Phoenix Tree?" In the room, everyone's gaze focused on Xiao Ya.
Aotian's eyes also showed obvious confusion. The Phoenix Tree is indeed precious, but it can also be found everywhere. It mainly depends on which type of Phoenix Tree it is.
There are genuine and fake Phoenix Trees; the Fake Phoenix Tree is not uncommon within Fengyun Nation, while True Wutong Wood can be considered rare.
Originally, there was no distinction between genuine and fake Phoenix Trees, but later on, they were differentiated by people. The True Wutong Wood generally retains a trace of Fire Phoenix power.
Legend has it that the Fire Phoenix is the embodiment of fire, possessing an extremely pure Fire Attribute Xuanli capable of burning everything. It is said that the Fire Phoenix only lands on the Phoenix Tree, but once it does, the tree will be reduced to ashes by its fiery power.
However, there are always exceptions. Some Phoenix Trees have an incredibly strong life force and can withstand the burning of the Fire Phoenix. The type of Phoenix Tree that can endure this burning is known as True Wutong Wood. At this point, the Phoenix Tree has developed a trace of Phoenix Fire Power, evolving from Fake Phoenix Tree to True Wutong Wood.
Aotian was puzzled because Xiao Ya had received such a task.
If the task was to obtain a Fake Phoenix Tree, those could be found everywhere in Fengyun Nation and could be purchased for a few hundred Mysterious Origin Stones; such a task seemed too simple. But if it was to obtain True Wutong Wood, that would be quite unbelievable.
True Wutong Wood is rare in Fengyun Nation, and ordinary Earth Spirit Realm Warriors would covet it greatly. If Xiao Ya were to seek True Wutong Wood, not only would he not know where to find it, but even if he did, his strength would likely be insufficient to acquire it.
Therefore, Aotian voiced his doubts:
"Uncle Xiaoya, is your task to obtain True Wutong Wood or Fake Phoenix Tree?"
Upon hearing Aotian's question, a strange expression appeared on Xiao Ya's face as he replied:
"It's odd; the client didn't specify whether they wanted True Wutong Wood or Fake Phoenix Tree. They only mentioned wanting a Phoenix Tree from Wutong City..."
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