Chen Xin Saves the Day, Brothers Turn on Each Other

Above the Beast Tide, Yu Mingfei withdrew his Soul Power and stopped using his flying Soul Skill to lighten his weight.

He held the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent in his hand and allowed Chen Xin to carry him forward.

When he had studied in Heaven Dou City, he had seen Chen Xin once before, so he recognized him.

Yu Mingfei calmed himself and looked up to thank Chen Xin.

"Junior Yu Mingfei will forever remember Senior Chen Xin's life-saving grace and never dare forget it."

Chen Xin merely nodded indifferently, unconcerned. Instead, he asked, "Have you seen three people—one old and two young? The old man had green hair. Of the two juniors beside him, one had a Serpent Tail, while the other wore a black veil over her face."

Yu Mingfei knew immediately whom he meant.

Chen Xin had actually come to the Star Dou Great Forest with Dugu Bo!

And Dugu Bo had brought Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling with him.

What were they planning? Neither of them had Twin Martial Souls. They had no need to seek out a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Without hesitation, Yu Mingfei answered respectfully, "Senior, are you referring to Poison Douluo's group? Poison Douluo led Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling away first. They should also be on their way out of the Star Dou Great Forest by now."

Chen Xin raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

"You know them? No wonder you carry Dugu Bo's aura."

Yu Mingfei did not hide it and nodded.

"This junior has some grievances with Poison Douluo. Not long ago, I escaped from his hands."

What had happened to Dugu Yan had caused a tremendous uproar among the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the two major sects. It was not common knowledge, but Chen Xin had surely heard of it.

If Yu Mingfei lied, he would only seem insincere.

Chen Xin gave Yu Mingfei an unexpected look and said, "You escaped from Dugu Bo's hands? I didn't expect you, young man, to have some skill."

Chen Xin seemed to recall something, and a faint smile touched his lips.

"Though that Old Poison lacks strength, his Poison Arts are no trifling matter.

"You must have guessed that I came here with him.

"Being so frank, aren't you afraid I'll hand you over directly?"

Yu Mingfei's expression remained calm, his gaze sincere.

"My grudge with Poison Douluo is only a minor matter. Even if I said nothing, it could be discovered in Heaven Dou City.

"Senior saved my life. If I hid things from you, what kind of conduct would that be?"

Hearing this, Chen Xin could not help but think more highly of Yu Mingfei.

His Martial Soul was a sword, his title was Sword, and he conducted himself throughout his life with the uprightness of a blade.

He was an open and forthright swordsman.

Yu Mingfei's words truly earned several degrees of goodwill from him.

"Yu Mingfei? I seem to have heard Fengzhi mention you.

"Fine. Since I saved you, I'll take you back to Seven Treasure City. If that Old Poison truly wants you, let him come himself. As for how you deal with matters after returning, that will depend on you."

Just as Yu Mingfei had said, this was only a minor matter. Chen Xin did not take it to heart at all.

"Thank you, Senior."

Though he was curious about why Chen Xin and Dugu Bo had come to the Star Dou Great Forest, Yu Mingfei understood that it was not something he should ask about.

Moreover, Chen Xin had saved his life, and he had no wish to offend him.

If Dugu Bo learns I'm alive, he may come looking for trouble again!

Once I return to Seven Treasure City, I need to make plans early.

If I leave, where should I go? Another kingdom within Heaven Dou? Or should I simply head to the Star Luo Empire?

Yu Mingfei thought over the matter, listing every feasible plan one by one.

"This little snake of yours—are you planning to keep carrying it around?"

His curiosity stirred, and Chen Xin suddenly turned his gaze toward the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

His eyes were bright, and even his gaze seemed to carry sword qi.

Under that sweep of his eyes, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent felt the pressure. Its eyes rolled back, its body stiffened and drooped, and it fainted.

"..."

Yu Mingfei was momentarily speechless at the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's reaction.

He felt deeply embarrassed.

Even if he's a Titled Douluo, you don't need to be unable to withstand even a look!

"This Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was also tamed by this junior by chance and has helped me greatly along the way.

"Now that the Beast Tide is ravaging the outer regions, I'm not at ease releasing it. I might as well keep it with me and discipline it properly. It certainly won't cause Senior any trouble."

When Yu Mingfei mentioned the Beast Tide, an almost imperceptible trace of embarrassment flashed across Chen Xin's face.

Today's Beast Tide could be said to have been caused by him.

At such a scale, it would not subside for at least several months.

It would certainly affect other Soul Masters who came to hunt souls.

If outsiders learned the truth, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would likely draw criticism.

Among the Upper Three Sects, Clear Sky had gone into seclusion, Blue Tyrant remained neutral, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was close to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

Thus, it cared most about its reputation.

Yu Mingfei noticed Chen Xin's silence and, after a quick turn of thought, understood what he was thinking.

He immediately put on a surprised expression and spoke as though sharing an interesting anecdote.

"Senior may have heard that the Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest have been somewhat restless lately. Yesterday, this junior even saw the legendary King of the Forest in the outer regions.

"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast—the Titan Giant Ape!

"It was merely playing in the outer regions, yet it easily drove away thousands upon thousands of Soul Beasts. If this junior had not run quickly, I would likely have died in the Beast Tide."

Chen Xin was stunned, and a sharp light immediately burst from his eyes.

"Yesterday? The Titan Giant Ape appeared in the outer regions?"

"That's right. This junior saw it with my own eyes," Yu Mingfei nodded.

Chen Xin fell into thought.

There are rumors that the Lake of Life at the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest holds a rare treasure capable of allowing one to break through the limits of one's Martial Soul.

Could there be something in the outer regions worthy of the Titan Giant Ape's attention?

Chen Xin silently remembered this point.

He was a Titled Douluo and incredibly fast. In only a short while, he was nearly at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

This place was also affected by the Beast Tide, with Hundred-Year and Thousand-Year Soul Beasts fleeing in every direction.

Amid this chaotic environment, a white sphere of light suddenly appeared in Yu Mingfei's field of vision. It blasted out from a corner, carving a path through the herd of Hundred-Year Soul Beasts.

A tall figure fled in disarray.

The man had golden hair and wore luxurious clothing. After Martial Soul Possession, a character meaning king appeared on his forehead, making him seem somewhat familiar to Yu Mingfei.

This man... why does he look a little like Dai Mubai?

Seeing that Chen Xin had no intention of acting, Yu Mingfei said nothing further.

This place was already close to the forest's edge, where even Thousand-Year Soul Beasts were scarce.

Judging from the Soul Skill that man had used just now, escaping alive would not be difficult.

Yu Mingfei swept his gaze over the area and traced back along the direction in which the man had fled.

Beneath a pile of Hundred-Year Soul Beasts, he could vaguely make out a twisted human figure.

There was too much obstruction to discern anything except that head of golden hair.

Golden hair again? A pursuit? Or a vendetta?

Yu Mingfei's curiosity rose, and his mind could not help making connections.

The Star Dou Great Forest has been really lively lately.

Did everyone arrange to come hunt souls in groups?

First came the Shrek Seven Devils and the Peerless Dragon Snake grandfather and granddaughter, then Blue Tyrant Academy.

Even Dugu Bo and Chen Xin came here.

Something in his mind was suddenly triggered, and a flash of insight crossed his thoughts.

Golden hair, the character meaning king after Martial Soul Possession, a pursuit.

And features and bearing similar to Dai Mubai!

Could that fleeing man be Dai Weisi!

Then the identity of the person on the ground...

Yu Mingfei jolted as he linked all the details together.

Somewhat excited, he looked up, pointed into the distance, and turned to Chen Xin.

"Senior, could we go take a look over there?

"There's someone lying in the Beast Tide!"