With that thought in mind.
Xu Taiping immediately tightened his grip on the Jade Slip and poured True Essence into it.
A moment later.
Feng Tianxing's voice rang out from the Jade Slip:
"Taiping, my younger brother, my friend has replied. Although he has already sent word to the Heaven-Hunting Great Sage, the venerable sage is currently waging war in a certain star domain in the Land of Chaos, and the date of his return remains uncertain."
"In all likelihood, he won't make it back in time."
"So I wanted to ask whether you could invite his disciple to accompany you instead."
"If that is acceptable, I will go arrange it right now."
This was a message Feng Tianxing had sent two days earlier.
It was also his first message since Xu Taiping had arrived in the Wilderness.
After listening to this message and glancing at the dozen or so messages remaining on the Jade Slip, Xu Taiping said in puzzlement:
"Brother Feng isn't usually so impatient. After this message, he should have waited quietly for my reply, rather than sending so many messages to hurry me."
Beside him, Dongfang Yuejian said:
"Could something have changed?"
Xu Taiping drew a deep breath and said:
"That's possible."
As he spoke, Xu Taiping poured another stream of True Essence into the Jade Slip.
Feng Tianxing's voice rang out again:
"Taiping, my younger brother, your luck really is extraordinary. I only sent you that message yesterday, and today my friend sent me word again, saying that the Heaven-Hunting Great Sage had returned to his Dao Field ahead of schedule."
"What's even more delightful is this."
"The Heaven-Hunting Great Sage seems extremely interested in Yaochi Sacred Land and wishes to go as your Dao protector."
Seemingly too excited, Feng Tianxing ended the message before