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Chapter 264: Working at the Golden Eagle Sect
The air seemed to have thickened, and the candlelight inside the Dead Air Lantern flickered weakly. Perhaps it was due to the flooding below, but the surrounding air felt somewhat damp, and the temperature remained low. We hadn't dressed warmly for convenience, and with so many people around, I felt embarrassed to wrap myself in a blanket. I had no choice but to find a topic to discuss and asked, "Who exactly makes up the God Alliance?"
"Awakened Ones," my dad replied calmly after taking a sip of water.
Ah, Awakened Ones? I was slightly surprised when Bai Gu Fei added, "Awakened Ones is just a general term. However, they are only part of the God Alliance. We suspect there are several other factions involved, and it's undeniable that there are aliens among them."
I nodded in understanding. I had already suspected that there would be aliens involved; I just didn't know where they came from or why they wanted to help us. Even if they were genuinely kind-hearted, there should be some purpose behind it.
"Um." A soft murmur caught our attention as we turned to the side of the Consciousness. We saw a person wrapped in a thick blanket propping himself up on his arms. The blanket had slipped from his neck down to his chest, revealing a pair of narrow phoenix eyes that were slightly squinted, looking quite haggard.
"Lan Hao, you finally woke up! Come on, you must be starving!" Xiao Zian exclaimed as he quickly stood up and grabbed food and water to bring to the seriously injured man who had been unconscious for nearly two days.
The man named Lan Hao didn't speak. Although his face was extremely pale, he showed no signs of weakness as he unceremoniously accepted the food and began eating. However, I couldn't shake the feeling that he had deliberately glanced at me a few times. Moreover, I couldn't understand that look in his eyes; it was just that slight curve at the corner of his mouth that left me puzzled.
"Who is he?" I asked curiously after glancing at him a few times.
"Why do I feel like there's something familiar about him?" Xianxian pondered while stroking her chin.
"Oh, he works at the Golden Eagle Sect," Bai Gu Fei casually stated something that surprised us all.
Seeing our expressions, Bai Gu Fei burst into laughter, "Hahaha! Look at your faces; are you that surprised?"
That expression and tone made me feel an urge to punch him. Forget it; he's a senior; I'll hold back for now!
Someone from the Golden Eagle Sect?! Before I went to Tengger Desert, I indeed heard people from the Golden Eagle Sect mention that my dad was working with them. At that time, I didn't quite believe it; now it seems it's true!
"His... identity..." Before I could finish my question, I heard a faint noise not far away, as if someone was speaking. Just as I was about to stand up, Yang Bin said, "Feng Xiao Ge, I'm going over to take a look."
"Yes, be careful." Yang Bin was calm and steady in his actions. Although I didn't think anything would happen to him, I still reminded him.
Yang Bin nodded and left without a trace. Aside from the person named Lan Hao, who was still eating and appeared completely relaxed, we all silently watched the entrance.
Listening to the chaotic yet faint footsteps getting closer, just as I wondered if it might be Divine Hand coming over, a figure stepped through the empty doorway. As soon as I saw the person's face, I couldn't help but smile and greet her, "Xue Er, are you okay!"
"I'm fine," Cold Snow shook her head. Although her complexion was still somewhat pale, there were no signs of injury. "Brother Jiang and the others have been taking care of me all along."
As Cold Snow walked over, I noticed Jiang Feng and the others following her in. Jiang Feng laughed and said, "Protecting you is also our job!"
"Hehe, thank you, Brother Jiang!" I held great respect for Jiang Feng. Not only was he exceptionally capable, but he was also very steady. Under his leadership, the organization had grown stronger and more cohesive. While it couldn't be said that all the credit was his alone, he certainly played a significant role.
"Do you still need to be polite with me?" Jiang Feng replied with a seemingly displeased smile.
Seeing Jiang Feng and his group arrive, Xianxian quickly came over and asked, "Jiang Feng, what about He Cheng and the others? I heard you discovered another group?"
"Yes, He Cheng is still following them," Jiang Feng said.
"Still following them?" I seized on this key point, and Xianxian's eyes widened as she asked, "The people you're following aren't Divine Hand?"
"Divine Hand?" Jiang Feng looked puzzled. I thought he didn't know them until he casually said, "They are here too?"
At this point, I understood that the other group Jiang Feng and He Cheng had seen earlier was neither Divine Hand nor my father’s group. So who else could it be? God Alliance? Or perhaps Qinglong? Or those so-called Awakened?
Just as I fell into deep thought, a teasing laugh came from behind me. "Tsk tsk, Brother Feng, that beauty over there wouldn't be your daughter-in-law, would she? She really is quite lovely!"
Hearing this, I snapped back to reality and pulled Cold Snow back to our original spot. Jiang Feng and the others recognized that it was my father's group as well and revealed themselves. I began introducing everyone one by one. However, Xianxian looked back with a disappointed expression after not seeing the person she wanted to see and returned to her seat.
"This is Cold Snow, my girlfriend."
"This is Jiang Feng, the head of the Spirit Department."
“Xue Er, Brother Jiang, this is my father, this is Xiao Zian, this is Bai Gu Fei... you can just call them 'big brother'.” Fortunately, there weren't too many people; otherwise, introducing each one would have been exhausting.
“Hello, Uncle. Hello, big brothers!” Cold Snow and Jiang Feng greeted.
“Hmm, hello to you too.” Although my dad didn't show any obvious joy on his face, I could still see a hint of relief and... concern in his eyes.
After both sides exchanged greetings, they began to engage in lively conversation. Seeing Xianxian looking at me with a resentful expression made me feel a bit uneasy, so I asked, “Why are you looking at me?”
Xianxian twitched her lips. “Can't you see what kind of occasion this is? Can you not show off your affection?”
“Huh? Am I?” I was just holding Cold Snow's hand; I didn't think I was doing anything too outrageous.
A light chuckle came from beside me. Turning around, I saw Jiang Feng smiling as he said, “Xian, don't worry. Our people have gone out to search; Miss Snow Princess will be fine. We’ve marked our way, and as soon as they find her, they will bring her back immediately!”
Hearing Jiang Feng say this made Xianxian's expression improve a bit. She yawned and said, “I’m going to sleep for a bit,” then lay down on one side of the blanket spread on the floor, pulling the other half over herself and falling asleep just like that.
Now you're tired? I looked at her with amusement; it must have been tough for her to hold on until now. If it weren't for Jiang Feng and the others coming, we probably would have had to discuss things for a while longer before being able to rest!
“Lan Hao, your injury isn't healed yet; why are you up?” At that moment, I heard Xiao Zian's slightly anxious voice...
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