Feng Xi went straight to it and sat down on the pile of spirit stones to begin cultivating.
This rascal was secretly delighted, the last one who could enjoy such a luxurious cultivation method was that old demon Blood Tiance.
However, his was an unmined spirit stone vein. Hers was even better!
She wasn't greedy, she would cultivate using the equivalent of ninety million spiritual stones!
The four spiritual roots in her dantian twisted together into a braid out of joy!
The spiritual qi here was far denser than the Incubation Cave of Beast-Taming Sect!
Feng Xi also released the little fat bird, the little black ball, and the Fire-Swallowing Qiu.
Share blessings together, share hardships together!
Waste not, want not!
The Fire-Swallowing Qiu was so happy it nearly became a Fire-Swallowing Xiu! Because half of it was so happy it flew away! (1)
It really was a big genius!
Back then, it wasn't the one that was tricked by the little girl, it had deliberately lured her in!
Often, hunters appear in the form of prey.
That's right, that's it.
That's the truth.
An indisputable truth.
A truth no one could change.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed since Feng Xi's disappearance.
The people from Wan Jian Sect and Beast-Taming Sect also arrived at Hunyuan Sect.
As soon as Xing Wu arrived, he came in making a big fuss, asking about Feng Xi, bombarding them with questions about this and that. In the end, he reached a conclusion:
"Little Junior Sister must have encountered another opportunity! Little Junior Sister's luck is really good!"
Everyone: "..."
Xing Wu soon noticed that Jun Wen's cultivation had soared to mid fourth layer of Foundation Establishment Stage, and oh, how sour he was about it!
Jun Wen could actually have an enlightenment with his wooden-brain?
He must have borrowed Little Junior Sister's luck!
It's all his master's fault for being stubborn, no matter what was said, he refused to take Feng Xi as a disciple.
Otherwise, he would have enlightened long ago. How could it be Jun Wen's turn?!
Hu Wankui didn't know his little disciple was complaining about him in his heart, he comforted Xiao Baidao, "That child Feng Xi is clever and has good fortune. She will definitely be fine."
Lu Zhenkuan, the head of Wan Jian Sect, also said, "Yes, that child Feng Xi will definitely turn misfortune into fortune, and transform calamity into auspiciousness. You should relax."
Xiao Baidao forced out a few words in return. How could he not worry?!
He wished he could ask eight times a day whether Feng Xi's soul lamp was still lit.
If conditions allowed it, he would carry Feng Xi's soul lamp with him in the future, just to stop worrying about it.
Perhaps because the people in the sect were tired of his questioning. When he asked again earlier, Elder Li, who guarded the soul lamps, said, "Sect Master, rest assured! Xiao Xi's soul lamp is not only lit, it's brighter than before!"
Xiao Baidao thought Elder Li was just trying to comfort him. Soul lamps could indeed grow brighter, but that required a significant increase in the strength of their divine sense.
Xiao Xi had only been missing for three days, how could her divine sense have grown much stronger?
That's impossible!
The next day, the demon delegation arrived.
Leading them was the Demon Emperor's Left Protector Li Nanshi. Accompanying him were Elder Si Jichuan of the Dun Demon Clan, Elder Ying Qianli of the Shadow Demon Clan, and more than a dozen noble disciples.
Baili Muchen and the others personally went outside the mountain gate to greet them, giving the demon delegation enough face.
Although the two races usually fought until their eyes turned black, at this moment they were all smiling and looked quite harmonious.
After exchanging pleasantries, the delegation was escorted into the main hall.
Once seated, Li Nanshi cupped his hands, "Apologies for keeping everyone waiting.
The journey was originally smooth, but we encountered a small opportunity along the way and were delayed."
As soon as these words were spoken, Baili Muchen and the others felt somewhat uncomfortable.
The feeling was like raising a free-range chicken at home that laid an egg, only for the neighbor to pick it up.
But they couldn't say anything and could only respond with a few polite words.
Li Nanshi continued, "Our main purpose in coming is to understand the matter of Nameless City. Could the disciples who experienced it that day explain in detail?"
Originally, Baili Muchen and the others planned to let Feng Xi speak, that little girl could talk endlessly after all.
But she's now missing, so they designated Qin Shifeng to speak.
Among the disciples, Qin Shifeng had relatively good eloquence.
As for Xing Wu and Jun Wen, they weren't even considered. Even their own master thought they were unreliable.
Qin Shifeng recounted everything truthfully, only omitting the part where Feng Xi had forced the elder of Nameless City to swear by the Demon Emperor being struck by lightning.
If that was told, the demon delegation would definiely explode.
After he finished, a red-haired young man in the delegation said, "Nameless City belongs to us demons. How could that senior possibly give it to Feng Xi?!
You must have used underhanded means to deceive that senior!
Where is Feng Xi?
Have her come out and confront us!"
This man was Ying Feilong, the very one Feng Xi had once set ablaze like a candle!
At the time, not only had his proud red hair been burned clean, but he had also suffered severe burns, then he had been soaked in seawater, he would never be able to forget that 'refreshing' feeling.
He had come this time to vent his anger on Feng Xi, but after scanning the crowd earlier, he hadn't seen her.
Many people frowned when they heard Ying Feilong's words, this Ying Feilong's way of speaking was too rude!
However, for the sake of the bigger picture, Baili Muchen explained, "A few days ago, Feng Xi encountered some matters and is temporarily unable to meet everyone.
What Qin Shifeng said is completely true, there is no need for us to lie.
Moreover, you should trust your demon senior's judgment. How could he be deceived by a little girl?"
Baili Muchen's words were said very beautifully. If they continued pressing further, it would mean they were doubting their own demon senior's brain.
Ying Feilong wanted to speak again but was glared at by Elder Ying Qianli and fell silent.
Li Nanshi smiled, "I also believe that everyone here is honest and wouldn't lie.
Since that's the case, we will temporarily set aside the matter of Nameless City.
Actually, we have another purpose in coming. That is to have the young people of both races spar.
I wonder if you humans here dare to accept this challenge?"
These words were a blatant provocation!
If they refused, it would mean that the humans were cowards.
Baili Muchen smiled, "Sparring is fine. I'm only afraid that our disciples might not control their strength and accidentally injure your people, that would be a bit inappropriate.
We're the hosts after all, how could we let our guests get hurt?!"
Li Nanshi laughed loudly, "Sect Master Baili's words are truly amusing! We demons are thick-skinned and tough, a few flesh wounds mean nothing.
Since you have no objections, then let us begin!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Feilong pointed at Jun Wen, "I'll fight you!"
Originally he had wanted to settle accounts with Feng Xi. Since she's not here, he would fight her senior brother instead!
Jun Wen smiled.
Although he did believe that Feng Xi would be fine, he was still very anxious inside.
But he couldn't show it in front of Xiao Baidao and had long been holding back a stomach full of anger.
Now that this Ying Feilong had delivered himself to the door, he naturally couldn't ask for more!
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(1)'The Fire-Swallowing Qiu was so happy it nearly became a Fire-Swallowing Xiu! Because half of it was so happy it flew away!':
The line is playing on the similar sounds between the characters 貅 (Qiu) and 休 (Xiu) where half of the character 貅 is made up of the character 休. 貅 is a mythical lion-like creature, while 休 means resting or stop. So the line is basically joking that the Fire-Swallowing Qiu was so happy that it 'lost' it's beast-like nature because the 豸in 貅 flew away, leaving behind 休, becoming the Fire-Swallowing Xiu.