Xun'er: Why is Gu Fei here? Could he have come for Xiao Yan, Brother?

Xun'er: Why is Gu Fei here? Could he have come for Xiao Yan, Brother?

"Lion King, are you willing to follow me?"

Gu Fei stood suspended in the sky, his lashes lowered. His voice drifted away on the wind, carried far and wide by the Dou Qi he infused into it.

His words, bearing a terrifying pressure, rang throughout this dangerous region filled with Demonic Beasts.

The low-ranking Demonic Beasts that had been baring their fangs and claws as they surrounded him retreated one after another after sensing the powerful aura emanating from Gu Fei. Though he had not deliberately targeted them, they trembled all over and no longer dared approach.

Fear filled the once-ferocious eyes of every Demonic Beast nearby.

[Second Order Demonic Beast Black Hawk has developed fear, Emotion Value +0.01]

[Third Order Demonic Beast Ice Wolf has developed fear, Emotion Value +0.05]

Fourth Order Demonic Beast Black Bear has developed fear, Emotion Value +0.1

"This aura..."

Not far away, the Amethyst Winged Lion King had also heard Gu Fei's words.

Although it had already sensed Gu Fei's formidable strength from that overwhelming aura—

This was its territory!

It was impossible for it to retreat before even fighting.

Very soon, the Amethyst Winged Lion King's enormous body appeared in the sky.

It lowered its head and glanced at Yun Yun, who stood beneath Gu Fei. A vicious glint flashed through its eyes before it turned its gaze toward Gu Fei and spoke in human language. "Human expert, have you also come to seize my Amethyst Crystal?"

As it spoke, the Lion King felt somewhat uneasy. If Gu Fei had come to stand up for Yun Yun, then a bloody battle would be unavoidable today.

[Amethyst Winged Lion King has developed unease, Emotion Value +50]

"Not at all. The Amethyst Crystal is useless to me." Sensing the Lion King's emotional shift, Gu Fei shook his head with a light smile.

Hearing this, the Lion King inwardly sighed in relief, only to choke on Gu Fei's next words.

"I came because I believe your talent is passable. You are qualified to become my mount!"

Gu Fei's expression remained calm, yet his words made the Lion King's expression change drastically.

[Amethyst Winged Lion King has developed shock and anger, Emotion Value +60]

"What? You actually want this king to be your mount? What an arrogant human!"

The Lion King was utterly enraged.

As Demonic Beasts, especially high-ranking ones, were difficult for humans to tame. They were born proud and would never lower their heads to humans.

Even if humans were stronger than them, they would rather die than submit.

For this reason, living adult Demonic Beasts were rarely sold on the market. Most Demonic Beasts were killed, their bodies dismembered, and their useful parts taken out for sale.

Those wishing to purchase an intact Demonic Beast could only buy Demonic Beast eggs or ignorant young cubs.

For example, the guardian Demonic Beasts of great clans had to be raised from a young age. Only then would they not develop rebellious thoughts and could remain loyal to the clan.

"Do not be so surprised... Once you become my mount, you will understand that this is the wisest decision you will make in your life."

Ignoring the Amethyst Winged Lion King's towering fury, Gu Fei smiled faintly.

Then, he closed his eyes briefly and completely released his aura.

The instant that powerful pressure spread out, not only did the surrounding low-ranking Demonic Beasts fall to the ground trembling, even the Lion King felt unprecedented pressure and broke out in a cold sweat.

Under Gu Fei's protection, Yun Yun did not feel any discomfort, but she could still sense the terror of his strength.

[Yun Yun has developed shock, Emotion Value +100

[Amethyst Winged Lion King has developed shock and fear, Emotion Value +60]

[Third Order Demonic Beast Earth Splitting Bear has developed fear, Emotion Value +0.01]

Although Yun Yun did not feel the pressure, her expression still turned grave. It was a natural reaction of the weak when facing the strong.

Even the mighty Amethyst Winged Lion King could not stop itself from taking a step back.

Yun Yun's gaze involuntarily fell upon Gu Fei's back. "Who exactly is he?"

Gu Fei's aura continued spreading outward as an endless torrent of Dou Qi surged forth.

Meanwhile, in the Monster Mountain Range some distance away, Ling Ying also sensed this terrifying fluctuation of aura. His steps abruptly halted, and astonishment appeared on his face.

"This aura!"

"What is it?"

Ling Ying had protected her ever since she was young, yet she had rarely seen such a shocked expression on his face.

After all, as her shadow, Ling Ying needed to remain sufficiently calm to fulfill his duty.

Seeing the rare emotional fluctuation in Ling Ying, Xun'er asked in confusion.

A faint unease also rose in her heart, but she deliberately ignored it.

Ling Ying was extremely sensitive to this aura. Although Xun'er had also sensed the powerful fluctuation, her strength, far inferior to Ling Ying's, prevented her from perceiving it clearly.

He could only vaguely sense that it was an immensely powerful aura.

"Miss, let me take a closer look!"

Ling Ying could hardly believe it and sensed it again.

Yet he found that it was still almost exactly as he had guessed.

He paused for a second, then looked at Xun'er with a grave expression.

"It's Young Master Gu Fei's aura!"

Ling Ying paused briefly before answering with absolute certainty.

There was no way his perception could be wrong. Such a powerful yet familiar aura could only belong to Young Master Gu Fei.

"Gu Fei?"

Xun'er froze when she heard that.

She was deeply puzzled. Why would Gu Fei come here? What was there in a barren place like the Northwest Continent that was worth his training?

The Northwest Continent was nowhere near comparable to the Gu Realm. Gu Fei had left the Gu Realm to train, but there was no way he would pass up so many rich lands just to come to such a desolate place.

Who in the Gu Realm had ever heard of Green Mountain Town? Who had ever heard of the Monster Mountain Range?

Could it really be such a coincidence, that they had merely run into each other by chance?

Or perhaps...

"Could Gu Fei have come for Xiao Yan, Brother?"

An unbelievable guess surfaced in Xun'er's mind.

She was extremely worried about Xiao Yan's safety.

Xun'er had been unable to find Xiao Yan, Brother for quite some time now, and she had been frantic with worry.

After all, Xun'er knew Gu Fei's strength better than anyone. He was the number one prodigy of the Gu Clan.

If Gu Fei truly attacked Xiao Yan, Brother, even the mysterious expert by Xiao Yan's side might not be able to stop him.

Xun'er nervously bit her lower lip and exchanged a glance with Ling Ying.

She was torn over whether to go over and investigate.

What if... that fluctuation came from Gu Fei fighting Xiao Yan, Brother and that mysterious expert? What should she do then?

"Time is of the essence. Every second we waste may mean another measure of danger for Xiao Yan, Brother!"

Xun'er no longer hesitated.

"Let's go find Gu Fei."

Seeing this, Ling Ying simply took her with him and sped toward the source of the Dou Qi fluctuations.

At that moment, Xun'er desperately wanted to find Gu Fei.

But her urgency to find her "former husband" was not born of longing.

It was because she feared that this "former husband" of hers might hurt her old lover.