Not long after Xie Feng returned to the Xuanji Sect, and after exchanging only a few words with Sushang, Lu Yinjian arrived.
A quiet, reserved young man followed behind him.
Bai Mo, one of the Seven Heroes!
A person on the Heavenly Ranking!
"Sect Leader Xie and Lady Xiao Shang are both here. It seems I've arrived at just the right time."
Lu Yinjian smiled elegantly.
"What's up?"
Xie Feng met his gaze and asked lazily. For some reason, whenever the two of them met, there was always a faint sense of tension in the air.
Lu Yinjian: "Then I'll get straight to the point, we're preparing to fight the Nine Netherworld Phoenix Race."
Xie Feng nodded. "Do as you please!"
Everyone knew about this man's ambition, so he was quite unsurprised by this notification.
Lu Yinjian said, "I've come because I heard that Sect Leader Xie recently killed Feng Changyan. He was one of the three Phoenix Lords of the Nine Netherworld Phoenix Race, holding a high position and great power. This matter has already alarmed their higher-ups. I've come to remind you to be careful."
As he uttered those last four words, he turned his gaze to Sushang, a nonchalant smile on his face that looked... infuriatingly irritating...
He seized the opportunity to ask, " Lady Xiao Shang, is the Pill Furnace easy to use?"
Sushang glanced at Xie Feng but didn't say anything.
Lu Yinjian said with a smile, " Lady Xiao Shang, tell me, why are you looking at him?"
Xie Feng suddenly frowned. "That's not right! I didn't kill Feng Changyan, I won't take the blame for this!"
He was courting death by trying to touch Ge Ya, and was killed by Jiang Fei!
Why is he always made to take the blame?
That won't do!
Lu Yinjian said, "Since that's the case, then please rest assured, Sect Leader Xie, the people of the Nine Netherworld Phoenix Race will not have the opportunity to cause trouble in Eastern Dawn Valley!"
Xie Feng smiled and said, "Should I thank you?"
Lu Yinjian, quite self-aware, said, "That's not necessary. This grudge was brought about by the Devil Emperor; it has nothing to do with Sect Leader Xie. You've just been dragged into this by us."
Xie Feng waved his hand. "Then you can handle it!"
Lu Yinjian nodded slightly, then said, "Thank you, Sect Leader. I have a favor to ask..."
"Speak."
" The Imperial Evil Realm is short of an Alchemist. I'd like to hire Lady Xiao Shang. What does Master Xie think?"
He smiled and made no attempt to hide his admiration for Sushang.
Sushang's lips twitched. She really wanted to say, "Brother, don't flatter yourself. We... are impossible!"
But she was also afraid of being presumptuous. What if she confessed her true feelings and people said she was overthinking things and simply lacked Alchemist? Wouldn't that be awkward?
Her solution to this was--
Look at Xie Feng!
She would adopt the same attitude as Xie Feng!
Trust Brother Feng, you can't go wrong!
Xie Feng smiled enigmatically, "I'm also Alchemist, and I can refine Extreme Dao pills. Consider me!"
Lu Yinjian gazed at him intently, their eyes meeting in a tense exchange.
The atmosphere immediately turned icy!
Is this what they mean by "rivals meeting, eyes blazing with hatred"?
Lu Yinjian calmly replied, "We already have enough Dao Grade pills. Besides, Sect Leader Xie is extremely busy, and we dare not delay."
Xie Feng said, "You're wrong! Xiao Shang is handling all the affairs of the Xuanji Sect. She's the one who's too busy. As for me, I have plenty of free time."
Lu Yinjian's lips twitched; he was too lazy to pretend anymore. "Fine then, I don't need any Alchemist."
Xie Feng: "..."
After a while, Lu Yinjian glanced around and finally remembered Ge Ya, so he asked, "Where is the Devil Emperor? I found a master who might be able to heal his injuries."
Xie Feng asked, "What kind of expert?"
Lu Yinjian said, "He is proficient in medicine, alchemy, and metaphysics, and can cure amnesia, mental impairment, and serious injuries."
Amnesia?
Upon hearing this, Xie Feng's heart stirred.
Lu Yinjian added, "He was a Hermit seclusion in the mountains."
Xie Feng was tempted!
"For some reason, I always have a strange trust in Hermit, as if they are all sages beyond the world. Maybe... I've read too many fantasy novels."
Xie Feng smiled, rubbing his forehead.
Lu Yinjian asked, "What novel?"
Xie Feng shrugged. "It's nothing, you misheard."
Lu Yinjian: "..."
After a moment of silence, he said, "Take me to see the Devil Emperor!"
Xie Feng himself had no idea where Ge Ya out, and Jiang Fei had used up all the communication talismans she had given him. The only hope for their return lay in their consciences...
Moreover, there is another consideration.
Xie Feng then said, "Then let the expert in first, and I'll take a look and give my opinion on behalf of my senior brother."
Lu Yinjian turned around and nodded to Bai Mo, who immediately ran out. A moment later, he led the two of them back.
One was a young man with an extraordinary air about him.
Chi Ling!
One of the two Evil Lord of the Imperial Evil Realm!
The man beside him was an unremarkable, thin old man. This man approached Xie Feng and introduced himself as the Old Man Pine Gatherer. Xie Feng sniffed him; he did indeed smell of pine cones...
"Can I talk to you alone?" Xie Feng asked.
"Certainly!"
The Old Man Pine Gatherer said, "Neither humble nor arrogant."
The two entered a room and sat facing each other. Xie Feng watched him silently.
This person's aura was concealed, and he looked like an ordinary old man; however, it was difficult to judge the strength of such a person!
Ordinary yet extraordinary!
He looked at the old man, and the old man looked at him; they remained Wordless.
Xie Feng: "..."
The Old Man Pine Gatherer: "..."
After a while, Xie Feng rubbed his forehead and said, "Stop looking, let's chat instead!"
Old Man Pine Gatherer nodded. "That's exactly what I was thinking!"
Xie Feng asked, "I want to know, what did you see just now?"
The Old Man Pine Gatherer smiled and said, "I can see... your extraordinary physique and abilities."
Hearing this, Xie Feng was somewhat disappointed. "Everyone says that about me, it's nothing special."
The Old Man Pine Gatherer lowered his head, gazing at his fingers, blackened from years of Pine Gatherer, as if deep in thought. After a few moments, he asked with a smile, "You're not chatting with me about that Devil Emperor, are you? There's someone else involved, isn't there?"
Xie Feng's expression changed slightly; his words had hit the nail on the head!
He nodded.
The Old Man Pine Gatherer said, "Since that's the case, let's not beat around the bush and speak frankly. Let the person who truly needs help come forward, and I'll see if I can assist him. However, before that, if you don't trust me, you can explain his situation to me first."
Xie Feng said, "He lost his physical body, his memories, and nearly 70% of his cultivation. At this moment, he only has Dao Spirit."
Old Man Pine Gatherer shook his head. "It sounds... unbearable to hear..."
Xie Feng asked in a low voice, "Are you sure it can be treated?"
"This is very tricky! However, if you don't want to resort to other methods, you can try anything as a last resort; I'd be happy to help."
The Old Man Pine Gatherer stroked his beard and nodded.
After all, Lu Yinjian gave a bit too much...
Although he was Hermit, he also loved money; who in the world doesn't love money?
Xie Feng nodded, and the next second, Dao Void ethereal soul appeared in the room. Kong Qiusu remained calm and nodded politely to Old Man Pine Gatherer.
Old Man Pine Gatherer looked up and saw his face, he was greatly surprised. He hurriedly stood up from his seat and bowed deeply to Kong Qiusu!