Because He Is My Disciple

A huge wing emerged from within the Gale Wind.

"Bang!"

After a grating screech, the arrow finally fell away, and the figure within the Gale Wind paused for a moment.

At that instant, Luo Xuan's eyes lit up.

The Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler flashed into his hand.

Under the bombardment of Hongmeng energy, the Gale Wind split open.

It was precisely through this opening that Luo Xuan successfully escaped the Gale Wind.

"What nerve!"

The Gale Wind pursued Luo Xuan's figure, and Gale Winds sliced toward him like blades.

"Instant Golden Body!"

"Heaven-Shrouding Miasma!"

"Earth-Escape Technique!"

Luo Xuan's body instantly became as hard as steel, resisting the Gale Wind.

Then he spat out a cloud of emerald miasma and burrowed into the earth.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort came from within the Gale Wind. Compared to his earlier composure, his tone now carried a hint of solemnity.

The Gale Wind sent wave after wave of raging wind toward the earth.

"Pfft!"

Luo Xuan could not withstand the assault. His figure was forced to reappear, and he was swept into the Gale Wind once more.

Hou Yi watched helplessly as the Gale Wind moved farther and farther away. Even his cultivation could not catch up.

"Senior, you're a Quasi-Sage, aren't you?" Though it sounded like a question, Luo Xuan's tone was one of certainty.

"Kid, you've got quite a few tricks. If I didn't still have a use for you, I'd really want to kill you."

A vicious voice came from within the Gale Wind.

"Kid, you've hidden yourself well. You've already reached the Late Golden Immortal stage so quickly."

When Luo Xuan escaped just now, it had seemed easy for him to capture Luo Xuan, but that was not the truth.

If he had not used his full strength just now, Luo Xuan really would have escaped.

He possessed Golden Immortal cultivation yet kept it concealed, pretending to be weak before striking at the crucial moment.

With such strength and courage, although Luo Xuan was far weaker than him, he still felt a trace of wariness.

Luo Xuan's eyes remained as still as an ancient well. "Senior praises me too highly."

"Kid, you seem quite calm. When the time comes, I'll strip away your secrets layer by layer."

His tone was filled with undisguised malice.

Chapter 26: Because He Is My Disciple

With Golden Immortal cultivation, this kid had nearly escaped from the hands of a Quasi-Sage like him.

Aside from his alchemy skills, this kid definitely had secrets!

The various Divine Abilities Luo Xuan had displayed moments ago flickered through his mind.

And when he imagined those secrets falling into his own hands...

He had secretly come to Shouyang Mountain before.

Only to discover that Luo Xuan was either cultivating in seclusion or refining pills.

Moreover, Shouyang Mountain not only had three Golden Immortal Realm ancestors, but also a large number of Witch Clan members patrolling the area.

The secret on this kid might allow his cultivation to advance even further.

Even the Demon Emperor Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi were no match for him!

At the thought, his heart burned with excitement. He wished he could immediately pry Luo Xuan's alchemy secrets out of him and then tear him limb from limb.

Luo Xuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and swallowed several healing pills. Only then did he begin to feel better.

"Senior, aren't you worried that the Witch Clan will cause trouble for the Demon Race? Does the Demon Emperor Di Jun know about this?"

That mocking voice rang out. "Kid, are you so sure I'm from the Demon Race?"

Luo Xuan chuckled. "It isn't difficult to guess. Someone who can effortlessly evade Hou Yi's perception and block his arrows must be a Quasi-Sage."

"There are only a few Quasi-Sages among the myriad races of the primordial world. Throughout the entire primordial world, the only ones hostile enough toward my Human Race to abduct me are the Demon Race."

Luo Xuan shifted into a more comfortable position. Seeing that he remained silent, he continued, "In the Heavenly Court, there's only one person who could possess such speed."

"Demon Master Kunpeng. I'm right, aren't I?"

Kunpeng was silent for a moment before saying coldly, "Kid, knowing too much isn't always a good thing."

Luo Xuan smiled without replying, while his mind raced.

At first, Luo Xuan had indeed intended to conceal his cultivation and catch Kunpeng off guard.

Unfortunately, the power of a Quasi-Sage was truly stronger than he had imagined.

Once he reached the Demon Race's territory, his life and death would no longer be in his own hands.

What should he do?

Luo Xuan repeatedly recalled his trump cards.

Suddenly, his eyes moved.

Laozi's token!

But before he could take out the token, the Gale Wind transformed from Kunpeng came to a stop.

"Go back to wherever you came from. Leave the man behind."

Laozi's voice?

Luo Xuan was stunned. He had just thought of the token, and Laozi had already arrived?

The Gale Wind surged up and down as Kunpeng said coldly, "Who are you, fellow Daoist? I advise you not to meddle in other people's affairs."

Within the Gale Wind, a hint of wariness appeared in Kunpeng's eyes.

He could not see through the blue-robed old man before him.

Laozi's hand, which had been stroking his beard, paused. "Is this how Di Jun manages his subordinates?"

Kunpeng's heart jolted. Who exactly was this person? He actually dared to call the Demon Emperor by name!

Laozi waved his Daoist robe. "Remember this well: Laozi, leader of the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain."

A stream of pure qi surged toward the Gale Wind.

The Gale Wind silently dissipated in an instant, revealing Kunpeng's figure.

Luo Xuan's aura was weak in his hands.

Seeing Luo Xuan's condition, a chill flashed through Laozi's eyes.

Shock filled Kunpeng's eyes—not only because of the old man's methods, but also because of his identity.

Below Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, and Empress Wa, he was the strongest existence in the primordial world!

After a long while, Kunpeng finally calmed the shock in his heart.

Kunpeng narrowed his eyes and said with outward severity but inward weakness, "Fellow Daoist Laozi, forgive me. I didn't know your identity just now. If I offended you, please be magnanimous."

"But this child is someone the Demon Emperor personally named. As for the Heavenly Court's affairs, fellow Daoist should interfere as little as possible."

He had thought that showing Laozi some respect and then invoking Di Jun would be enough to settle the matter.

Who knew Laozi would chuckle, his beard trembling slightly. "What if I insist on interfering?"

Kunpeng's expression shifted slightly. "Are you planning to fall out with the Demon Emperor?"

Laozi's expression turned cold. "Do you even deserve to address me as a fellow Daoist?"

As he spoke, the White Jade Flat Crutch arrived in an instant.

Kunpeng let out a shriek.

They were both Quasi-Sages, yet he had not even seen how Laozi had attacked.

Kunpeng lowered his head, venom flashing through his eyes. "Why are you protecting a member of the Human Race like this?"

Only then did Laozi's expression soften. He said solemnly, "He is my disciple. Is that reason enough?"

"What?!"

Kunpeng completely lost his composure.

Why could Luo Xuan refine pills? Was it truly because Nuwa cared about the Human Race that she did not help the Demon Race gather them?

Countless thoughts flashed through Kunpeng's mind.

At this moment, he seemed to understand many things.

Now, the Luo Xuan in Kunpeng's hands no longer seemed like an opportunity. Instead, he was a scorching-hot potato.

Kunpeng quietly retreated several steps. "Senior, please investigate this clearly. I didn't know Luo Xuan was your disciple. The entire Heavenly Court is unaware as well. I'll release him immediately."

"On another day, I will certainly accompany the Demon Emperor to Kunlun Mountain and apologize in person!"

As the word "apologize" fell, Kunpeng suddenly threw Luo Xuan aside, turned around, and transformed into his true Kunpeng form before fleeing.

"You injured my disciple and think you can leave so easily?"

Laozi gave a cold snort without even looking at Kunpeng.

The White Jade Flat Crutch appeared once more, this time even more ferocious than before.

"Awooo!"