"Wow, Xiao Chengzi! I haven't seen you in years, and you've only gotten stronger. So handsome!" Su Yuexi applauded with a beaming smile. After eating the Flat Peach, she had completely recovered from her injuries.
Lu Feng felt rather pleased with himself and tossed his head. "Of course! That's just how confident I am." Once he said it, he felt the gesture seemed a little frivolous, not mature enough. Afraid Su Yuexin might dislike it, he hurriedly composed himself.
The three charged a considerable distance away. Many of the evil cultivators felt things had become trickier than expected. Fearing further complications, they stopped pursuing and merely watched from behind. Only a handful who had no fear of death followed them.
More cultivators appeared on the mountain just then. Judging by their clothing, they were all disciples of the Mysterious Cloud Sect. Their auras were quite powerful; at the very least, they were Heavenly Immortals.
"Yuexi and I will head up first. Be careful!" Su Yuexin said hurriedly. Lu Feng nodded. "The evil cultivators have strength in numbers. Don't stick your necks out; just hide for now." Su Yuexin nodded. "Don't worry. We won't run into danger again."
With that, she took Su Yuexi's hand to leave, but Su Yuexi clearly did not want to go. She fidgeted a little. "Sister, you go up. I'll stay with Xiao Chengzi."
Su Yuexin shook her head, her expression darkening. "Neither of us can help him. We'd only distract him. Lu Feng is no longer your personal bodyguard. He has his own things to do. Don't interfere."
Su Yuexi immediately protested, crying, "How is he not? He said he'd be my personal bodyguard for life! Isn't that right, Xiao Chengzi?"
Lu Feng nodded. "Yes, yes! You couldn't chase me away if you tried! But