Feng Xi changed the subject and said, "Master, why do you think Li Nanshi came to our Xuantian Sect?"
Xiao Baidao chuckled, "To deliver us wealth, of course!"
Feng Xi: "..."
After joking, Xiao Baidao said, "The various branches of the Demon Clan are outwardly united but inwardly divided. He probably came to see the place where Blood Tiance previously hid, so he can laugh at him when he goes back."
Feng Xi rolled her eyes, "Master, I don't think it's that simple.
Didn't you notice how sneaky Li Nanshi was, like he was searching for something?"
Xiao Baidao shook his head, "I didn't notice that. More importantly, what does our Xuantian Sect have that would be worth his concern?"
"Master, that's being overly modest!
We're one of the four great sects. Even if we're a bit poor now, our foundation is still there!
Maybe there really is something valuable.
Besides, think about it, why did Blood Tiance hide in our Xuantian Sect in the first place?
Was he really only recovering from his injuries?
Could he be taking the opportunity to look for something?"
Xiao Baidao nodded thoughtfully, "When you put it that way, that's possible.
But what exactly would they be looking for?"
Feng Xi had a guess.
Previously, in Wan Jian Cave, she had clearly written "Exterminate Demons and Uphold the Dao, Xuan Wu Bestows Blessing!" Yet in the end, only the words "Xuan Wu Bestows Blessing" appeared.
Was there some hidden mystery behind this?
Could the Demon Clan be searching for her wooden sword? Or an item, or even a person, connected to it?
However, she didn't voice these thoughts.
They were merely conjectures, saying them out loud would only trouble Xiao Baidao.
As long as Xuantian Sect heightened their vigilance, that would suffice.
After returning to her courtyard, Feng Xi received a message from Blood Tiance, who had been silent until now.
His tone was unpleasant.
"I heard that you've been quite prominent lately and even took our Demon Clan's Heaven-and-Earth Banner. Is that so?"
Feng Xi replied with a smile, "My lord, your intelligence network is truly remarkable, nothing escapes you.
However, there's one mistake in what you said, it wasn't me who took the Heaven-and-Earth Banner. The Heaven-and-Earth Banner nearly got me killed!
I was almost struck to death by lightning!
Moreover, the Heaven-and-Earth Banner has dropped in rank, it's practically useless now.
If you like, I can send it to you someday!"
Blood Tiance: "..."
Are you sending it to me so I can get struck by lightning?!
Feng Xi continued, "As for the trial, I did it deliberately!
Because Li Nanshi only brought elite disciples from the Dun Demon Clan and the Shadow Demon Clan, there were none from our Blood Demon Clan!
Isn't that clearly belittling our Blood Demon Clan?
If I don't slap their faces, whose should I slap?
If I wasn't worried about future encounters in the Demon Realm, I might've schemed a few of them to death!
Of course, I'm still young and sometimes act rashly. Please criticize and guide me, I'll immediately correct myself.
Oh, and I saved a few sections of Wuxiang Wuzong White Jade Lotus Root for you. When we meet someday, I'll present them to you…"
More than half of Blood Tiance's anger dissipated instantly.
That's true, the ones who lost face were the Dun Demon Clan and Shadow Demon Clan. What did that have to do with him?
This actually proved that in the little girl's eyes, he alone mattered, the elder of the Blood Demon Clan to whom she pledged loyalty.
Still, he asked harshly, "Then why didn't you report the matter of the Nameless City to me immediately?"
Feng Xi sighed, "My lord, I originally planned to inform you at once, but after careful thought, I realized that it was unwise.
There were only a handful of people present at the time. If I told you, it would've been easy to expose my identity.
Most importantly, the Nameless City matter isn't exactly a secret. The human race will probably inform the Demon Clan of it.
Since that's the case, why take this risk?!
Compared to that news, I have something more important to report.
Li Nanshi wandered around our Xuantian Sect for two days and deliberately went to the place where you previously recovered from injuries, I wonder if he has any ulterior motives.
Fearing he might notice something, I didn't let him enter the cave, only lingering outside.
Did I act correctly?"
Blood Tiance sneered, "I knew his trip to human territory wasn't that simple!
You handled it very well. Even if he'd gone inside, he wouldn't have discovered anything.
Enough, this master has matters to attend to. Report any news promptly in the future, do not act on your own initiative!"
Feng Xi flattered him a bit more rainbow farts before putting away the Blood Demon Clan token.
Stroking her chin, she pondered. From Blood Tiance's tone, it was clear that him coming to Xuantian Sect back then hadn't merely been to recuperate.
Indeed, it's said that he had infiltrated the human continent alone in those years. If he had nothing to find, why take such a great risk?
Was he truly after the wooden sword or its owner?
If not for the fear of arousing suspicion, Feng Xi would've liked to probe further.
Never mind, there would be opportunities to ask in the future.
Tsk tsk, Blood Tiance was quite the useful informant!
He always brought her pleasant surprises!
For a while thereafter, aside from paying respects to Xiao Baidao, Feng Xi devoted all of her time to cultivation.
One day, as she was cultivating, Jun Wen ran over.
"Little Junior Sister, Fourth Brother is back!
Don't say Fifth Senior Brother didn't warn you, Fourth Brother's temperament is unpredictable. He's always pulling a long face like someone owes him millions of spirit stones!
Also, he has prejudice against women. If he says something hurtful, just treat it as nonsense and don't take it to heart.
When the opportunity arises, Senior Brother will help you deal with him!"
Hearing this, Feng Xi recalled the plot about Fourth Senior Brother Jing Yan from the book.
Jing Yan's origins were unknown, Xiao Baidao had rescued him from a female evil cultivator when he was young.
Although she hadn't done anything substantial due to his young age, the experience left a shadow.
He grew gloomy, sensitive, and suspicious, especially disgusted by women.
Heh.
Yet after meeting Shen Zhilian, he became her licking dog.
The reason? Ridiculously melodramatic.
During a secret realm trial, they had both fallen victim to an aphrodisiac poison. Although they hadn't consummated anything, they had held hands and pecked.
And thus the floodgates of emotion opened!
Jing Yan fell deeply in love with Shen Zhilian, unwavering in his devotion.
In the end, after exploiting him, Shen Zhilian betrayed him in exchange for a tremendous opportunity.
Jing Yan died of poison, his body rotting away with his eyes open after death.
Feng Xi even suspected that the incident with the aphrodisiac poison had been orchestrated by Shen Zhilian.
Just as she was thinking this, Xiao Baidao sent word for her and Jun Wen to come.
Upon entering Xiao Baidao's study, Feng Xi saw a young man in black standing respectfully at his side.
His long hair, black as ink, flowed down his back. His complexion was slightly pale, thin lips pressed tightly together, brows furrowed as though carrying countless sorrows.
Sensing someone's arrival, he lifted his head and looked at Feng Xi.
His gaze was faintly cold, carrying a trace of distance.
Feng Xi flashed a bright grin, "Fourth Senior Brother, did you hear that master accepted a clever and adorable, lively and resourceful Little Junior Sister, so you rushed back without stopping?
I know you're thin-skinned and too embarrassed to admit it, but I understand!
Fourth Senior Brother, you probably don't know, but so many interesting things have happened at Xuantian Sect while you were away…"
Jing Yan never managed to interject.
But without realizing it, he was drawn in by her words. Even when Feng Xi sat beside him, he failed to notice.
Jun Wen, who had been nervous the entire time: "..."
I really shouldn't have worried!