Xie Feng laughed loudly, "Haha, I believe that Elder Xie won't betray me in front of Xie Tu and Xie Han after he goes back. What, doesn't Elder Xie trust me? I believe that mutual trust is the key to doing things well and accomplishing something. If we don't even trust each other, how can we talk about working together? Elder Xie can rest assured about me. What I, Xie Feng, say is as good as gold, and what I, Xie Feng, want to do, nothing can stop me!"
The sound was like thunder, echoing in all directions!
Xie Xu's expression was solemn, and his gaze was somewhat dazed.
He was stunned!
Seeing Xie Feng like this, his thoughts drifted to the depths of his memory, and he couldn't help but think of someone who had passed away...
That person was just as spirited and determined!
You and your father really look alike.
Xie Xu murmured.
Recalling old friends feels like a dream!
Back then, he was also one of Xie Xuanyuan's followers!
even...
They regard him as an insurmountable mountain, a pearl with great potential, and have unwavering faith that he can lead the Chaos Lineage to the most glorious future!
But later, he was blinded by greed and bribed by Xie Han. By the time he realized what was happening, it was too late!
Some things are beyond our control, and if we get caught up in them for too long, it becomes difficult to save ourselves!
He could only continue to serve Xie Han and Xie Tu like a slave, risking his life...
Xie Feng read a complex mix of remembrance and guilt in his eyes. He raised an eyebrow and blinked subtly, realizing this was an excellent opportunity.
He softened his voice. "Uncle Xie Xu, in your eyes, what kind of person is my father?"
Xie Xu's gaze drifted, his thoughts wandering. He spoke with a tone filled with boundless reminiscence and reverence, "Your father, in my firm opinion, was the most legendary and charismatic monarch! You yourself bear a resemblance to him, which is why this stirs up memories of the past within me..."
"So it seems you admire my father. If I could achieve the same level of excellence as him, wouldn't I be able to gain the trust of many people?"
"Of course!"
"Okay, I understand..."
Xie Feng lowered his eyes, lost in thought, seemingly pondering something.
"It's getting late, Uncle-Master, you should go back and report," Xie Hun reminded him.
"Alright!" Xie Xu turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Xie Feng called for a halt. He went to Xie Xu and took out a black pill.
"What's this?"
" Heart-Capturing Pill!"
"Judging from the name, it doesn't sound like a good thing. What's it for?"
"Only by taking this pill can you prove your loyalty, Elder Xie Xu. If you show any disloyalty, the pill will take effect, and you will immediately die from the five signs of Celestial Person!"
Xie Feng wore a bright smile.
Xie Xu, waving his hands repeatedly, "I won't eat it, I absolutely won't eat it! You're trying to control me!"
"Its medicinal effects only last for six months; after that, they will naturally wear off. I only hope that during these six months, Elder, you can be of use to me."
"If I take this medicine of dubious origin, who knows if I'll even live for six months!"
"Here's what we'll do: let me do the math for you. In the worst-case scenario, if you eat it, you can live for six months; if you don't, you'll die right here! The choice is entirely up to you, Elder."
Xie Feng raised an eyebrow, still smiling innocently.
But the more he acted like this, the more chilling and terrifying he became!
"You... you're too cruel! You inherited that from your father! Fine, I'll eat you then, since I'm already at your mercy!"
Xie Xu looked up to the sky and sighed, having no other choice but to submit.
He snatched the pill, gritted his teeth, and then swallowed it like a martyr going to his death.
Xie Feng smiled and said, "Uncle Xie Xu, I apologize for offending you."
Xie Xu glared at him angrily. "One minute you're calling me Elder, the next you're Uncle, you really are a two-faced person! Fine, I've taken the pill, you have nothing to say, right? However, I have one more thing. Xie Han is cunning and suspicious, how am I going to explain this when I get back? I can't just say I was caught and then released, even the dumbest person would know there's something fishy going on!"
Xie Feng frowned slightly, rubbing his chin. "That is a problem... Let me think about it..."
At this moment, a small golden dragon descended from the sky. The dragon was less than a foot long, but it was already quite magnificent.
Golden clouds rose beneath its feet, its aura restrained, mysterious, and profound; one could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary being.
The little dragon hovered in front of Xie Xu, its expression as cold as ice, and said, "Just say that my master is a guest at the Jade Pivot Sect. If Xie Tu is dissatisfied, then go to the Ninth Universe to find my master!"
Upon seeing the little dragon, Xie Xu broke out in a cold sweat.
He nervously swallowed, then quickly said, "Okay, okay, I... I'll tell the master! Farewell!"
He fled in a panic.
It was as if I had spotted some terrifying, unapproachable being!
Sushang frowned, her gaze falling on the little golden dragon, and asked in confusion, "Who is your master? How come Xie Xu was so frightened that he fled in panic without even revealing his name?"
"My lord Long Cangxue!"
The little golden dragon proudly raised its head.
Xie Hun laughed, "This little worm is Immortal Emperor Dragon, the pet of the Heavenly Emperor Long. I often played with it when I was recuperating in the Dark Locust Heaven."
Xie Feng said, " Lady Cangxue has solved another problem for me. Xie Feng will definitely pay her a visit another day to express my gratitude."
Little Golden Dragon said, "Don't be too touched. I've come here on my master's orders to find Sushang. Thank you, young master. You two had an agreement before."
Xie Feng had been chatting with Long Cangxue before. Long Cangxue was obsessed with taking Sushang as her disciple, which is why she sent the Immortal Emperor Dragon.
"Since we have nothing else to do right now, we can go with you!" Xie Feng said, turning around. " Xiao Shang, I made an agreement with Lady Cangxue the other day; she wants to take you as her apprentice."
"I..." Sushang hesitated.
"This is the Supreme Heavenly Emperor!" Xie Feng winked at her and whispered, "A once-in-a-lifetime fortuitous opportunity!"
Seeing his expression, Sushang smiled and said, "If you're willing to let me go, then I'll go."
As a child, she was naive and refused his kind offer.
If she could become stronger now and help Xie Feng go further on his path in the future, she would gladly accept any offer!
Ninth Universe.
The snow fell heavily, covering everything in a blanket of white.
In the snow, there is a pavilion in the wind and snow. Because the pavilion is surrounded by a protective barrier, the wind and snow inside cannot be blown away, making it a perfect place to enjoy the scenery.
Two people sat facing each other inside the pavilion.
Long Cangxue poured a cup of tea, the aroma rising gently and swirling into the air like wisps of mist.
She looked up at the swirling snow before her, squinting her eyes. "Judging by the time, they should have arrived."