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After the emergence of the Sealing Magic Gorge, the realm of Early Stage of Spirit Separation appeared overwhelmingly powerful. Xu Huiwu led the way, while Xu Feng carried Xu Ruchu behind him. Both were silent as they rushed back to Minghu City, the Xu family home.
As they passed Shaoyang Mountain, the disciples guarding the mountain noticed something unusual and flew over to investigate. Without hesitation, they sent out a Spirit Talisman for help.
Before long, Xu Rushan, the Eldest Son of the Xu family, arrived with others to greet them. Upon meeting, everyone’s expression was icy. Xu Rushan took Xu Ruchu from Xu Feng's arms and flew away without a word.
Back at the Xu family home, Xu Feng was temporarily arranged in the living room while Xu Huiwu was taken by Xu Ruofei to the head of the family's study. Clearly, he was reporting to Xu Mo about the situation at that critical moment. In this tense time, Xu Feng was considered an outsider and could not be trusted as much as Xu Huiwu.
Xu Ruchu was sent into the Elder Council, where she was personally treated by Shenjiagu, an Alchemist from Farmland who had recently arrived.
Xu Feng waited in the living room; a servant poured him a cup of tea but did not return afterward. The entire Xu family was engulfed in deep sorrow due to the sudden death of their eldest sister. Xu Feng was uncertain how Xu Mo would react to him. As Xu Ruchu's personal bodyguard, he felt guilty for surviving while she had perished. No head of a family would be pleased under such circumstances.
After about a stick of incense's worth of time, Xu Ruofei came to take Xu Feng away. The two walked in silence and soon entered the Elder Council, arriving at a secret chamber. Xu Ruofei gently knocked on the door and said, "The head of the family, Xu Feng has arrived."
"Mm, come in."
Inside the secret chamber, Xu Ruchu lay quietly on a Jade Bed, completely still.
Around the Jade Bed stood four individuals: Xu Mo, the head of the Xu family; Xu Rushan, the Eldest Son; another from Shennong Valley's Farmland; and finally, an elderly man with a full white beard and a troubled expression—Xu Duo Chou, the only Great Achievement Stage Cultivator in the Xu family and their Grand Elder.
As Xu Feng was about to pay his respects, Xu Mo waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities; no matter how much respect you show, it won't bring her back."
After a pause, Xu Mo continued, "Regarding the Sealing Magic Gorge incident, Xu Huiwu has already informed me. This is not your fault; it is merely our family's misfortune. I had previously advised her against going, but she insisted on going because of that Shen Family boy. Sigh."
Grand Elder Xu Duo Chou asked, "Xu Feng, I heard you vow to take Silverbeard's life within a century. What are your plans?" To kill Silverbeard at Great Perfection Stage within a hundred years seemed nothing short of a joke.
Xu Feng replied, "My sister has shown me great kindness. This time I failed in my duty as her protector and feel truly remorseful. Killing Silverbeard for my sister’s revenge is my obligation; however, at present, I hope to do everything I can to save her life."
Xu Mo's expression darkened as he turned his gaze toward Farmland standing by the bed.
Farmland was assigned by Shennong Valley Farmer to assist the Xu family with Alchemy, while naturally also addressing some medical issues. Farmland said seriously, "Sister's physical body has been completely destroyed, and it is impossible to reshape it. Now, the only option left is to seize a new body, but..."
Farmland continued, "However, Sister was severely injured by Silverbeard, and her Yuan Ying is nearly extinguished. It is fundamentally impossible to complete the body-seizing process. Right now, I can only ensure that her Yuan Ying does not dissipate for the time being. After a year, I'm afraid..."
Xu Feng said, "Please guide me, senior." Some doctors like to keep things vague; clearly having a solution, they insist on breaking it into two parts.
Farmland explained, "After a year, Sister's Yuan Ying will gradually dissipate until it disappears completely. To preserve her Yuan Ying, we must allow it to slowly awaken and recover through self-redemption."
Xu Feng had no choice but to press on, "Please guide me further."
Finally reaching a crucial point, Farmland stated, "Currently, the only way to restore Sister's Yuan Ying year by year is to obtain Snow Blood. This will ultimately allow for the strength needed for body-seizing and rebirth, restoring Sister's memories."
"Snow Blood?'" Xu Duo Chou, well-versed in various matters, quickly guessed what was being referred to. "You mean the essence of the Arctic Chicken?"
"That's right! It is indeed the essence of the Arctic Chicken."
Upon hearing this from Farmland, Xu Feng recalled having seen related information in an Alchemy book.
The Arctic Chicken is a spirit beast that lives in the extreme northern regions. This spirit beast possesses strength equivalent to a Fifth-Grade Monster, but its nature is extremely alert and difficult to capture.
The extreme north is perpetually covered in snow and experiences unbearable cold. At the farthest point of the extreme north lies a place known as the Snowstorm Garden. Not only is this garden rarely visited by humans, but even monsters seldom venture there. Within the Snowstorm Garden, there are two types of monsters: one is the Arctic Chicken, and the other is its food, the Snow Ant.
Having lived in such frigid conditions for so long, the Arctic Chicken has become icy all over; it is truly a cold-blooded creature. The term Snow Blood refers specifically to the blood of the Arctic Chicken. This blood has extraordinary properties that calm and nourish the soul; it is an unparalleled remedy for healing wounds to the Yuan Ying. Although Xu Feng possesses a Soul Nourishing Pearl, under current circumstances, it pales in comparison to the blood of the Arctic Chicken.
Xu Feng asked, "So you mean we must find the essence of the Arctic Chicken within a year? Otherwise, Sister will completely perish?"
"Yes, this is the only method I know."
With severe injuries, Xu Ruchu was theoretically already dead; her Yuan Ying was so damaged that there was almost no hope for recovery—she could be considered lost. Grateful for Xu Ruchu's kindness and moved by her selfless sacrifice for him, even if there was just a glimmer of hope, Xu Feng would not hesitate to pursue it.
"Xu Feng said to Xu Mo, 'I am willing to travel to the Arctic Snowfield for my elder sister and hunt for the Arctic Chicken.'
Xu Feng's actions were already anticipated by Xu Mo. When Xu Ruchu died, Xu Feng resolutely challenged Silverbeard, which showed his intense anger.
Xu Mo replied, 'Xu Feng, I never expected her to survive after reaching this point. I brought you here just so you could see her one last time and also to express your anger towards Silverbeard. The Wuwei Academy is powerful, and our Xu family does not consider ourselves their match, but we will not let As Before die in vain.'
With a fierce look in his eyes, Xu Mo continued, 'If you insist on going to the Arctic Snowfield, then do your best when faced with challenges. Do not force it. Having a subordinate like you is already enough for As Before.'
The Arctic Chicken is not particularly strong in combat but is incredibly difficult to find. Unless one has extraordinary luck, it is nearly impossible to locate an Arctic Chicken within a year.
Xu Ruofei quietly said outside the door, 'Head of the family, Shen Men Master has arrived.'
Xu Mo's expression darkened as he said, 'Let him wait. They refused to marry a perfectly good daughter to us, and now that she is dead, they come knocking at our door.'
Upon hearing this, Xu Feng realized that it must be Shen Jinbei, the leader of the Pingdao Sect. There was no animosity between their families; it was just that the two family heads had some misunderstandings. Xu Mo wanted Xu Ruchu to marry into their family, but Shen Jinbei had always been reluctant.
Xu Feng said, 'Head of the family, I will head to the Arctic Snowfield now to search for the Arctic Chicken for my elder sister.'
Farmland reminded him, 'It doesn't necessarily have to be a living creature; obtaining three or two drops of its blood will suffice.'
'Xu Feng understands. Thank you for your guidance, senior.'
Since Xu Mo and Shen Jinbei were bound to have something to discuss, Xu Feng naturally took his leave.
As Xu Feng exited the Elder Council and passed through the living room, he indeed saw people from the Pingdao Sect inside. Shen Gong was among them.
Xu Feng stepped out from the side to avoid being seen by Pingdao Sect's members but unexpectedly caught Shen Gong's eye as he followed him out.
'Xu Feng, I need to talk to you,' Shen Gong called out as he caught up with Xu Feng outside the Xu family's residence."
“Second Young Master.”
Shen Gong came out alone and walked up to Xu Feng, saying, “Thank you this time. Otherwise, Fourth Brother might not have been able to return to Pingdao Sect.”
Xu Feng asked, “How is Fourth Young Master doing now?” Shen had narrowly escaped a disaster, but he was indeed seriously injured.
Shen Gong replied, “Fourth Brother is fine, but his cultivation can no longer progress; he will only be able to live out his days at the Nascent Soul Stage.”
Xu Feng sighed as well. Surviving a blow from the Great Perfection Stage was indeed a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
Shen Gong took out a Jade Eye Tablet and handed it to Xu Feng, saying, “This is something Nan Elder asked me to give you. The elder believes this item may be of great use to you, so please make sure to accept it.”
Xu Feng accepted it immediately. The Jade Eye Tablet was a temporary notebook used by cultivators, inscribing information into a spirit stone with spiritual power, which would quickly disappear once opened by the recipient.
“Please thank Nan Elder for me.”
Shen Gong said, “You made a hundred-year agreement with Silverbeard. I wonder what your plans are. If things become unfeasible, don’t force it. Wuwei Academy is the top sect; no one will mock you if you withdraw. Tomorrow I will accompany Father to Li Hua Palace. Wuwei Academy is no longer the unambitious place it used to be; they have become increasingly profit-driven and their methods are becoming more unscrupulous…”
Without needing Shen Gong to elaborate, Xu Feng could guess the purpose of Pingdao Sect’s visit to Li Hua Palace.
Xu Feng said, “I’m going to the Arctic Snowfield to find the blood essence of the Arctic Chicken for my elder sister. I won’t be back for a year, so please convey my regards to Fourth Young Master.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Gong understood Xu Ruchu’s condition and said, “With your talent, you will surely bring back the Arctic Chicken Blood. I wish you success.”
Time was pressing. After bidding farewell to Shen Gong, Xu Feng hurriedly made his way to Sanyang Town, where he quickly teleported away.
This time, however, Xu Feng did not teleport to the Arctic Snowfield, but rather to the Liuxiang Kingdom.
Two hours later, Xu Feng appeared in the Teleportation Array of the Jingcheng Auction in the Liuxiang Kingdom. After chatting briefly with Hong Guang, he took off and flew into the Beast Wasteland, not even returning to the nearby Koukou Group.
After the Beast Wasteland was rearranged by A Qi, scattered Seventh-Level Monsters appeared within a five-hundred-mile radius, clearly arranged to protect the Liuxiang Kingdom.
Xu Feng released the Wings of the Strange Dragon and soon arrived at A Qi's Water Curtain Cave. The beast guarding the cave recognized Xu Feng from the last Monster Conference and immediately came forward to greet him upon seeing him fly in.
A beast that could speak human language flattered, "Deputy Cave Master, you have returned."
"Deputy Cave Master?" Xu Feng was taken aback. "When did I become the Deputy Cave Master?"
The beast replied, "Our King is known as Qi Da Sheng, and his power has increased tenfold compared to before. Here, we call this place Water Curtain Cave; he is the Cave Master, and you are the Deputy Cave Master."
Qi Da Sheng? Xu Feng had only been joking with A Qi, not expecting A Qi to take it seriously. Qi Da Sheng was Fighting Saint Buddha; not just any Birdman could hold that title.
Xu Feng accepted this designation and flew into the cave. Turning back to the beast, he said, "You can speak human language; that's impressive. I still don't know how to address you."
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