Where's your boss?
Gu Yuan was already used to this kind of thing. He ignored the soldiers' questions and instead skillfully went to find their leader!
The soldier hesitated for a moment.
He wasn't sure if Gu Yuan was good or bad!
At this moment, a strong and powerful man strode over, waved away the soldiers, and bowed to Xie Feng, saying, "Sect Leader Xie, it's been a long time!"
Xie Feng carefully examined him and, with his intelligence and amazing memory, recognized the man.
"Haha, Island Master Feng Jia, it's been a long time! You've become even more handsome!" Xie Feng laughed.
Feng Jia!
The former island lord of East Python Island of the Tiangu Heavenly Gu Emperor Python Race!
Because of the division, the clan was in turmoil. He supported A Ning, and later, with Xie Feng's help, West Python Island was destroyed, and the Heavenly Gu Emperor Python Race was reunited.
Feng Jia laughed heartily, "Sect Leader Xie is now enjoying boundless glory and fame throughout the Origin Realm, yet you still remember me. I am truly flattered. However, I am no longer the Island Lord. With the Sect Leader's help, the Heavenly Gu Emperor Python Race has reunited. I am now the Protector of the Nation/Military Commander, personally appointed by the Clan Chief!"
He looked radiant as he said this, his eyes shining!
Xie Feng nodded. "Congratulations!"
Feng Jia turned his head to look at Gu Yuan and smiled, " The Evil Lord Gu Yuan is here too. The relationship between the Xuanji Sect and the Imperial Evil Realm is indeed as rumored—very good!"
Rumors say these two factions are inseparable, like brothers, and now that I've seen it for myself, it's true!
Gu Yuan said, "Of course we have a very good relationship. Brother Xie is the newly appointed Evil King of the Imperial Evil Realm!"
Upon hearing this, Feng Jia was taken aback at first, then smiled at Xie Feng and said, "Congratulations! Sect Leader Xie, how could you keep such good news a secret? Otherwise, I would definitely go to the Imperial Evil Realm to congratulate you!"
He was genuinely happy!
Although the Heavenly Gu Emperor Python Race is Earthborn Devil Creature and its relationship with the Imperial Evil Realm is only so-so, Xie Feng had helped them before, and the clan leader was also Xie Feng's disciple, so the emotional connection was different.
Even though a wave of anti- Imperial Evil Realm and anti- Devil Race Clan movement is sweeping across the entire Origin Realm, the Heavenly Gu Emperor Python Race remains steadfastly on Xie Feng's side.
Upon seeing the two arrive, Feng Jia asked with some confusion, "Sect Leader Xie, I have a question. Why are you here?"
Xie Feng said, "We heard that a force is planning a sneak attack on the Imperial Evil Realm, so we came to check it out."
Feng Jia asked, "You mean the Anti-Imperial Evil Realm Alliance?"
Xie Feng nodded. "Not bad!"
"They have been killed by our troops!"
At this moment, a beautiful figure strode over. She was dressed in silver armor, looking heroic and valiant. Although she was rather young, her face showed the firmness and courage of a leader.
"Disciple greets Sect Master!"
A Ning cupped her hands to Xie Feng, her voice humble and clear. Xie Feng gestured for her to rise, and she raised her head, her cool, peach-blossom eyes fixed on Xie Feng.
"Not bad, you're showing leadership qualities!" Xie Feng looked at her, nodded and smiled, with the air of a loving father watching his daughter grow up.
It has only been three years since she joined the Xuanji Sect, and A Ning is only eleven years old, but she has already grown into a graceful, brave and fearless little queen!
Upon hearing this, a hint of shyness appeared on A Ning's usually aloof face. She said, "It's all because of the sect leader's skill. Without you, there would be no A Ning today."
"So you just said that the sub-alliance was killed by you?"
"Sect Leader, why don't we find somewhere else to have a proper chat? It's freezing cold, and standing here isn't comfortable."
A Ning suggested.
In early winter, the vast plains are covered with withered grass. After a previous snowfall, the snow has melted, and although there is no snow to be seen, it is the coldest time of year.
The two sat cross-legged under an ancient and sturdy locust tree. A Ning lit a fire on the frozen ground. The brown firewood glowed red, and the firelight reflected on their faces, which were filled with smiles of joy at their long-awaited reunion.
"Since I returned to the Heavenly Gu Emperor Python Race, although I am not physically present at the Xuanji Sect Xuanji Sect, I have been keeping a close eye on its situation, especially regarding the Sect Master. I only just learned that the Sect Master has become the Evil King, and I hope the Sect Master will not blame me. I simply wish to repay your kindness in saving my life and nurturing me!"
"Upon hearing that the branch alliance had attacked Ziyun and intended to target Xuanji Sect, I mobilized 100,000 troops to guard the borders of the Xuanji Sect and Imperial Evil Realm to stop them."
A Ning smiled.
Xie Feng was filled with emotion.
A Ning's actions reminded him of his master and senior brothers; he hadn't done anything, yet he had always been quietly cared for.
They're all good people!
Xie Feng said, "This is your intention, I can't stop you, but you should personally guard it now and be careful."
A Ning nodded and said, "I will, and with Lord Feng Jia by my side, I can be protected!"
Xie Feng shook his head slightly. If he had an enemy, it would be Gu Xinglan. If Gu Xinglan wanted to make a move, A Ning and the others would be largely unable to resist.
He took out a ring. "This is a spatial ring containing a thousand pills. You should need them!"
A Ning took the ring, took out a pill, examined it, and smelled it. Her eyebrows twitched involuntarily. "Such a rich fragrance! Ordinary pills simply Dharma Aspect. Is this Extreme Dao- level pill?"
Xie Feng noticed that her right index finger was slightly blackened, but seeing her so shocked and agitated, he didn't ask about it for the time being.
He laughed and said, "This is Supreme Heaven-Reaching Elephant Heart Pill refined by Sushang!"
A Ning was so startled that her hand trembled.
Supreme!
In today's world, how many people can produce the Supreme elixirs?
Not to mention a thousand!
"Elder Sushang is as powerful as ever..." A Ning couldn't help but sigh.
"Of course!" Xie Feng smiled smugly.
"The sect leader's kindness is appreciated, so A Ning, will accept it..." A Ning said, lowering her head and putting away the spatial ring.
This time, Xie Feng noticed that the blackening of her fingers had reached a point that could no longer be ignored.
"What happened to your hand?" Xie Feng asked.
"Ah, it's just a small wound, nothing serious. I probably got grazed by a weapon while fighting with the other members of the alliance." A Ning smiled.
She genuinely didn't take it seriously.
It's a minor injury; I'll see a doctor later.
Xie Feng frowned; he sensed something was amiss, so he asked further, "Is there something wrong with your body?"
A Ning carefully examined herself and said, "It's nothing serious, but if I pay close attention, I feel somewhat weak and powerless, and I'm getting weaker and weaker."
Give me your hand!
Xie Feng keenly sensed that something was wrong!
A Ning handed over her right hand. Xie Feng activated his Double Pupils and saw that her index finger was completely black, with a faint trace of black energy spreading into the inside of her arm.
Wherever the black aura passed, the skin gradually shrank, dried out, and loosened, and the bones also gradually shrank and became fragile...
Xie Feng whispered, "You've been poisoned!"
A Ning's eyes widened, and she repeated, "Poisoned?!"