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After spending a night at Consort Zhu Lin's residence, Li Hongxiu finally returned to Consort Zhu Lin the next afternoon after being tracked for more than half a year.
Li Hongxiu was exceptionally beautiful, and her formidable strength exuded an aura that was both cold and unapproachable. She wore a green dress with red sleeves, and her long hair flowed like clouds.
Following Li Hongxiu were two cultivators, one male and one female. The man had a dignified demeanor and a slightly arrogant gaze. The woman, dressed in white with minimal makeup, was calm as water; she was Cai Shujun.
Having searched all the way from Liuxiang Kingdom, they finally found Cai Shujun, who had been taken away by Hua Qian Zhi. Thank you; she was alive and seemed to be doing well.
All the disciples of Consort Zhu Lin knelt to welcome their leader, Li Hongxiu. Xu Feng stood out alone; as an outsider, he only needed to bow to Li Hongxiu.
Li Hongxiu spotted Xu Feng at a glance. Noticing his unusual expression, she turned her head and found Cai Shujun staring at Xu Feng with wide, incredulous eyes, looking like a lovesick person.
It turned out they were a pair of lovers. Being over eight hundred years old, Li Hongxiu could easily see that.
Li Hongxiu called everyone’s attention and asked Xu Feng, "Who are you?"
Xu Feng then came to his senses and hurriedly replied, "I am Xu Feng, a junior. I have come to thank Senior Li for saving my life."
Fang Youxin felt a bit puzzled; hadn’t Xu Feng met the leader before? Why didn’t he recognize her? Not daring to ask further, he approached Li Hongxiu and said, "This friend Xu Feng is here to seek an audience with the leader. When the Purple Cloud Sect provoked us, he fought eight opponents alone and contributed significantly to Consort Zhu Lin."
Li Hongxiu thought for a moment and vaguely remembered saving someone; at that time, it was just an avatar that had come forward without a detailed look. She assumed this must be the person. She said, "You helped Consort Zhu Lin out of trouble; it is only natural for me to save your life."
Cai Shujun stood behind them. Without Li Hongxiu speaking first, she didn’t dare to converse with Xu Feng. Her eyes were filled with affection, which did not go unnoticed by all the disciples of Consort Zhu Lin.
The male and female disciples of Consort Zhu Lin were roughly equal in number, with many of the female disciples being exceptionally beautiful. Compared to them, Cai Shujun's beauty was not particularly stunning.
Li Hongxiu, being a person of ice-cold wisdom, remarked, "You are not here for me."
Xu Feng candidly replied, "I am here for Cai Shujun."
Li Hongxiu nodded. Almost everyone present could guess the connection between Xu Feng and the newly arrived Cai Shujun from their intertwined gazes. Xu Feng’s directness did not surprise anyone.
Li Hongxiu turned back and asked, "Shu Jun, is this your former fellow disciple?"
Cai Shujun finally seized the opportunity to speak, saying, "Master, this person is my junior brother. He has saved my life multiple times and has come for me this time as well."
Upon hearing this, everyone realized that the woman had been accepted as a disciple by the sect leader, placing her on the same level as Fang Youxin, Lin Yuxuan, and Liang Wenyin.
Cai Shujun's cultivation had already reached the Golden Core Mid-Stage. It had been less than a year since she parted ways with Xu Feng, and her rapid improvement in strength must be attributed to Li Hongxiu.
Li Hongxiu asked, "He has come for you; do you intend to return with him?"
Cai Shujun's expression darkened as she replied, "I will stay by Master’s side. I am grateful for Master’s rescue and for accepting me as a disciple."
Li Hongxiu said, "Very well. I am not unreasonable. If your heart is not with me, keeping you here would be pointless. Since you wish to stay, I will arrange an opportunity for you to return and explain yourself."
The situation was as expected. To express her gratitude to Li Hongxiu, Cai Shujun chose to join Consort Zhu Lin's faction, acquiring dual identities within the New Moon Sect and under Consort Zhu Lin. Whether in the mortal realm or among modern clerks, joining another sect without prior consent from her former master would be seen as a great disrespect and could lead to punishment.
Although Xu Feng was mentally prepared for this outcome, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness when thinking of Qiu Wuling. "As long as you're safe, that's what matters. I will explain this matter to Elder Qiu when I return." Xu Feng was a new generation individual from the twenty-first century and did not hold onto rigid sectarian views; switching coaches was not a big deal—everyone wanted to join the national team, except for the men's soccer team.
If Cai Shujun had disagreed, Xu Feng would have fought tooth and nail to bring her back to Liuxiang Kingdom. Since she was willing to stay, everything changed.
The conversation among the three revealed some secrets. Cai Shujun's identity being made public would hinder her future development under Consort Zhu Lin, leading to potential exclusion by her peers. Li Hongxiu seemed unconcerned about these issues and said to Xu Feng, "You have contributed to saving Consort Zhu Lin; I will not let you suffer losses..."
Fang Youxin whispered a few words to Li Hongxiu.
Li Hongxiu showed a look of surprise and asked, "Is that really so?" Lin Yuxuan and Liang Wenyin nodded in agreement.
Li Hongxiu had initially thought that Xu Feng faced eight opponents alone and defeated cultivators at the Golden Core Stage. She did not expect him to be a Yuan Ying Cultivator who could even defeat those at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul. What kind of place was Liuxiang Kingdom that it produced such talents? Cai Shujun was a once-in-a-century "Wood Heart" body, and now there was another who could defeat Late Stage of Nascent Soul cultivators at the Golden Core Stage! Even Purple Cloud Sect wanted him as a disciple without holding grudges.
Li Hongxiu examined Xu Feng closely; he was indeed at the Golden Core Stage. Achieving Late Stage of Golden Core at his age was quite remarkable, and being able to challenge opponents above his level showcased an extraordinary potential that was rare in the world.
Li Hongxiu said, "You are truly talented; as long as you are willing, Consort Zhu Lin will always welcome you." She did not invite Xu Feng to join; since he was Cai Shujun's junior brother and she had already secured Cai Shujun, trying to recruit Xu Feng would be excessive. Moreover, judging by Xu Feng's expression, he might not even consider joining Consort Zhu Lin.
With talent comes the power of choice.
Li Hongxiu said no more and led Cai Shujun along with the male cultivator toward Consort Zhu Lin's inner courtyard. Cai Shujun moved her lips but could not speak; Fang Youxin gestured for Xu Feng to follow them, but Xu Feng remained standing in place.
Cai Shujun was determined to stay with Consort Zhu Lin, and following Li Hongxiu would greatly benefit her development. Li Hongxiu would rescue her from the Sacred Cauldron Pavilion and take her as a disciple, which was a life-changing opportunity for Cai Shuqin. Cai Shujun becoming her apprentice created a win-win situation.
After chasing from Liuxiang Kingdom to Zheguo, they finally confirmed Cai Shujun's safety. Due to some unresolved mysteries, the cultivation levels of the practitioners in Liuxiang Kingdom were restricted, making it not necessarily a good thing for Cai Shujun to step out.
Xu Feng liked Cai Shujun, but he was someone who was determined to return to Earth. This meant he would forever be searching for opportunities to advance, unable to cultivate as steadily as Cai Shujun did.
Parting here might mean they would find it hard to meet again; for both of them, it was merely a fleeting moment in the Xian Dao.
"Wait a moment." Just as Cai Shujun was about to step into Consort Zhu Lin's door, Xu Feng called out softly.
His call was somewhat puzzling, leaving everyone unsure of whom he was addressing. However, all of Consort Zhu Lin's people stopped in their tracks; Xu Feng's decision would have a significant impact on Consort Zhu Lin's future development.
Xu Feng said, "Li Zhangmen, I will not return to Consort Zhu Lin after this visit. I want to thank you for saving my senior sister Cai Shujun from danger. I have something to give you; please accept it."
Cai Shujun felt a pang in her heart, and her eyes turned red. It was clear to everyone that Xu Feng intended to leave without returning, and presenting a gift to Li Hongxiu in public was merely a way to provide Cai Shujun with some assurance.
Cai Shujun stared blankly at Xu Feng, overwhelmed with emotions and unable to speak. Xu Feng had gone through so much hardship traveling from Liuxiang Kingdom to rescue her, and she had been waiting for this moment. Now, after just a few words, he was about to leave and would not come back.
Cai Shujun truly regretted making that decision; if given another chance, she might have chosen differently.
"Oh," Li Hongxiu smiled and said, "I should be the one thanking you; why are you giving me gifts?"
Xu Feng tapped his ring, and a medicinal herb with eyes appeared in his hand.
"Spiritual Ginseng!"
"Wow, that's Spiritual Ginseng! It's already sprouted eyes and will soon take form."
"A complete Spiritual Ginseng like this is hard to find even once in five hundred years."
Originally the most composed and highest-ranked practitioner, Li Hongxiu was now the most excited, tears welling up in her eyes as if she were seeing a long-lost child. Xu Feng chose to reveal the Spiritual Ginseng in front of everyone precisely so that more people would know that Li Hongxiu had received it. In the future, even if Cai Shujun made mistakes, she would likely be treated leniently because of the Spiritual Ginseng.
Cai Shujun didn't say a word; tears streamed down her face. She understood that Xu Feng's actions were all meant to create a better environment for her. He had given away the invaluable Spiritual Ginseng without hesitation.
Xu Feng walked over and respectfully handed the Spiritual Ginseng to Li Hongxiu, saying, "Please accept this, senior."
Li Hongxiu glanced at Cai Shujun and took the Spiritual Ginseng, replying, "Good."
Li Hongxiu then pulled out a thin green pouch from her space and tossed it to Xu Feng, saying, "This Spiritual Ginseng is indeed what I need, and I cannot take your things for free."
Xu Feng accepted the pouch without hesitation and stored it in his ring.
Suddenly, a Spirit Talisman vanished into thin air.
Xu Feng was startled, feeling a presence locking onto him. Turning around, he saw a male cultivator who had come with Li Hongxiu glaring at him fiercely, his eyes seeming to shoot fire. The earlier Messaging Spirit Talisman had been sent by him.
"Xiao Jing, what are you doing?" Li Hongxiu shouted.
Xiao Jing was taken aback by her reprimand and dared not retaliate. He hurriedly said, "Li Elder, this person has a great enmity with my Xiaoyao Sect. This Spiritual Ginseng was originally found by me to give to you, but he snatched it away and even killed dozens of our Xiaoyao Sect members. My Fourth Brother Xiao Hun was killed by him."
This was bad; Xu Feng hadn't expected that this person was one of the Seven Young Masters of Xiaoyao Sect. With such a commotion at Kuang Mang Mountain and the rarity of Spiritual Ginseng, as soon as Xu Feng revealed the ginseng, Xiao Jing immediately recognized his identity.
Li Hongxiu said, "I am no longer your elder. If you want to cultivate here with Consort Zhu Lin, that's fine, but you cannot kill my guests here."
After her contract expired, Xiaoyao Sect had sent Fifth Young Master Xiao Jing back with Li Hongxiu to learn from Consort Zhu Lin. Li Hongxiu had reluctantly accepted due to their relationship but did not expect Xu Feng's sudden appearance with the Spiritual Ginseng would trigger this conflict.
Xiao Jing quickly sent out a Messaging Talisman; Xiaoyao Sect would soon learn about this matter.
Xu Feng cursed inwardly: "This bastard! I wonder if he’s really related by blood; he looks nothing like Xiao Hun or Xiao Fei. I misjudged him."
Xiao Jing said, "Li Zhangmen, this matter has nothing to do with Consort Zhu Lin. The Spiritual Ginseng was meant for you; we Xiaoyao Sect will not hold it against you. However, this Xu Feng has killed several of our people; we cannot let this go."
Li Hongxiu remained silent as if weighing something. Cai Shujun turned pale with anxiety, but Li Hongxiu ignored her.
Seeing that the situation could not be salvaged, Xu Feng bowed again to Li Hongxiu and said, "Li Zhangmen, I entrust my senior sister to your care. The trouble I caused will be handled by me."
Xu Feng soared into the sky and shouted, "Xiao Jing, you guessed correctly; I killed Xiao Hun. If I don't kill him, should I wait for him to kill me? I'm right here; if you have the ability, come and kill me."
Xiao Jing gritted his teeth in anger but did not dare to approach. He was only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, and having just heard Xu Feng defeat eight opponents, including those at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul, he certainly did not have the courage to challenge Xu Feng one-on-one.
Xiao Jing shouted angrily, "You won't need me to take action; our Red-Clad Elder will come for you. Just wait, you won't survive an hour."
Xu Feng smiled and said, "Then I won't wait." With a flick of his Flying Sword, he vanished from sight.
Seeing Xu Feng escape, Xiao Jing followed but did not dare to get too close, merely trailing behind at a distance.
Cai Shujun knew that her strength would not be of any help and could only watch anxiously as Li Hongxiu.
Li Hongxiu replied, "I can't interfere in this matter. He killed the Fourth Young Master of Xiao Yao Qi Gong Zi. Even if I wanted to intervene, Xiao Bie Li wouldn't give me face."
She called over Lin Yuxuan and whispered a few words.
Lin Yuxuan said, "Don't worry, Sect Leader. I will do my best." He took a group of disciples and flew out of Consort Zhu Lin.
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