Leaves rustled and whispered as the Parasol Mother Tree swayed in the wind, its red leaves like dancing flames.
They mirrored Feng Xi's turbulent mood. The tree wished for stillness, yet the wind would not cease.
"Thank you for the warning, fellow Daoist. I will handle this matter properly."
Phoenix Xi thanked him sincerely.
She was busy with clan affairs and could not attend to everything, while the other Phoenix Clan elders had important duties of their own.
This time, the Devil Race had infiltrated Jade Beauty Mountain, approached Pure Lake, and surrounded it without attacking, continuing to lie low.
Without Xuanming's warning, they might not have learned of it until disaster struck. Caught off guard, the Phoenix Clan would have been forced onto the back foot.
"You are too kind, fellow Daoist. It was no trouble at all." Xuanming continued, "If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask."
Phoenix Xi cupped her hands in thanks.
After returning the gesture, Xuanming waved and left.
He had informed Feng Xi about the Devil Race. How to deal with them was the Phoenix Clan's business. As for discussing the Dao with the devils, Xuanming intended to do that in private.
The feud between the Phoenix Clan and the Devil Race went back a long way.
Everyone knew the two races would never rest until the other was dead.
Unless they could not kill them, the Phoenix Clan would never merely imprison devils. They would kill! Kill! Kill!
The Devil Race was no different.
Besides, the Devil Race had a poor reputation.
They were even more notorious than the Outer-Domain Demon Race and the Witch Tribe.
If he openly discussed the Dao with devils, the Phoenix Clan might harbor resentment toward him, making further visits to the Scripture Cave difficult.
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