Wind and Clouds (Part 2)

"I heard the Immortal Fiend Alliance's sect master personally captured him. Whether he is dead or alive is unknown," Wang Huaisheng said in a low voice.

"This is troublesome..." Zhao Ke's expression turned grave. "Brother Red Flower once saved my life... Now that he is in trouble, I..."

"You are powerless to help." Four Absolutes Fairy shook her head. "Zhao-lang, your talent is extraordinary. If you were given one or two hundred years, perhaps you would have a chance to rush there and lend your strength. But it is still far too early."

After seeing Wang Huaisheng off, the two made their way toward the branch headquarters.

All along the way, Four Absolutes Fairy comforted Zhao Ke.

Zhao Ke understood this as well. He lowered his head, bit his lip, drew a deep breath, and slowly let it out.

"I understand. Even if I could cultivate safely for one or two hundred years, I probably still would not be stronger than the Immortal Fiend Alliance's sect master. It's just... I only want to see whether I can contribute something for Brother Red." He paused. "I know that to the Immortal Fiend Alliance, someone like me does not even count as an ant. Perhaps saying this makes me seem like I do not know my own limits, but this is simply the nature of Zhao Ke."

"I understand... I understand it all..." Four Absolutes Fairy looked at him gently. "If Zhao-lang truly wishes to help Red Flower Mister, then the only thing you can do now is cultivate diligently. We cannot lend Mister Hong any aid, but if you keep striving like this, one day, Zhao-lang, you will reach the point where you can help him."

Four Absolutes Fairy had watched Zhao Ke over these past days. As for his talent,