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Star Dragon God
Just as the old man was talking to Huo Feng, a figure emerged from the secret chamber. Huo Feng focused his gaze and realized it was Nangong Yu, still dressed in a flowing red dress, moving gracefully. When she approached Huo Feng, her mouth dropped open in surprise.
She stared at Huo Feng, reaching out to grab the old man's arm but instead accidentally tugged at the tuft of hair on the back of his head. The old man looked quite embarrassed, but Nangong Yu didn’t notice her faux pas and said woodenly, "Uncle Liu, where did you find this person? He looks exactly like that Huo Feng who was killed by that pervert."
Huo Feng watched this scene, struggling to suppress his laughter while rubbing his nose.
"Sister, could you please take your hand away?" the old man, referred to as Uncle Liu, said awkwardly.
"Ah!" Nangong Yu finally realized her rudeness and quickly withdrew her hand.
Once Nangong Yu let go, Uncle Liu touched his sparse hair and said, "This person is Huo Feng. Where else would you find someone who looks exactly the same and has the same cultivation level?"
"You... say that again," Nangong Yu replied with disbelief written all over her face.
"Sister Nangong, I am indeed Huo Feng. As for why I am still alive, that is a personal secret I cannot disclose. I hope you understand. I came here mainly to ask about Ruo Xi's situation—whether she is alive or dead. Given your Southern Mansion's large family, you should know something," Huo Feng stated directly.
Nangong Yu stared blankly at Huo Feng, almost wanting to reach out and touch his chest to see what his heart was made of. However, she quickly composed herself and said, "We are currently discussing this matter; please come in with us. You will find out shortly."
Upon hearing this, Huo Feng felt confused but sensed that something important was about to happen. He quickly followed them inside.
Once all three entered, the door on the wall closed by itself. Huo Feng then saw a simple room with a table and several chairs. In the center chair sat a middle-aged man who appeared very steady and serious as he looked at Huo Feng. There was an aura of pressure emanating from him, but it seemed to be within Huo Feng's capacity to endure. Huo Feng looked at Nangong Yu in confusion.
Nangong Yu immediately stepped forward and said, "Father, this is the person we mentioned last time—the one who was killed by that pervert. Yet he has miraculously appeared before me again. I believe he can help us with that matter."
Seeing that the middle-aged man had withdrawn his oppressive aura, Nangong Yucai turned to Huo Feng and said, "Huo Feng, this is the head of the Southern Mansion, my father, Nangong Wuqing."
Huo Feng immediately smiled slightly at Nangong Wuqing and said, "Southern Mansion Master, I haven't quite grasped what has been happening here. I came to find Sister Nangong Yu mainly to learn about Ruo Xi's situation."
Nangong Wuqing remained serious as he sat there. At this moment, Uncle Liu spoke up, "Huo Feng, Ruo Xi is still alive; she is in the Martial Hall. She was taken away by someone named Xiang during the last incident when you were attacked, but her condition may not be very good."
"The Martial Hall has been involved in a conspiracy since the previous Hall Master’s generation. This information came to me unintentionally, and I haven't dared to spread it. Now that you know, I can only..." At this point, Nangong Wuqing began to speak.
Upon hearing this, Huo Feng quickly replied, "Southern Mansion Master, you don't need to speak like that. You must be troubled by this matter as well. Since we all have the same goal, why not work together? You know that I can be of help to you; otherwise, you wouldn't have allowed them to bring me here and engage in so much conversation with me. So why don't we sit down and discuss it properly?"
"Hahaha! To remain so calm and thoughtful at your age is impressive. Very well, let's sit down and talk," Nangong Wuqing laughed heartily.
"Before I became the head of the Southern Mansion, I once learned by chance that the first Hall Master of the Martial Hall had reached Earth Vein Realm Level Five. Just before his death, the second generation Hall Master used some unknown secret method to extract and compress all of the first Hall Master's cultivation into a Crystal. If this Crystal is implanted in a person's body, they can immediately reach Earth Vein Realm Level Five. They plan to use this to create a killing machine to seize control of the Azure Wave Kingdom," Nangong Wuqing recalled with a detached expression.
"Then why didn't the Second Generation Hall Master absorb it himself? Wouldn't that be better?" Huo Feng asked in confusion.
"Those in power are always most afraid of death; who doesn't desire the strongest power? Human greed knows no bounds. At that time, the Second Generation Hall Master was afraid of accidents and sought others for experimentation. To prevent the subjects from disobeying after succeeding, he administered a drug to control their consciousness. However, his first test subject exploded and died instantly, yet he did not give up."
"So he sought out someone with slightly stronger cultivation, but the result was still the same. After countless experiments, they concluded that this Crystal must be implanted in someone with a special constitution—only those who could naturally reach Earth Vein Realm Level Five would be useful."
"Then Ruo Xi possesses such a constitution! No, I must go rescue her," Huo Feng immediately stood up and prepared to leave. Nangong Yu stepped forward to block his path.
At this moment, Nangong Wuqing continued, "Don't rush. I have placed spies in the Martial Hall. I received news that they plan to use that girl named Ruo Xi in three months. Three months from now is the day when the Emperor and the Crown Prince go to pay respects to their ancestors in the palace. They intend to act quietly at that time; they don't want to cause a disturbance that would shake the foundations of the Azure Wave Kingdom."
"Exactly, if you go now, it's like sending yourself to death, right? With three months left, you can prepare well, and at least the chances of rescuing Ruo Xi will be greater," Nangong Yu also advised.
"Just stay at our place to cultivate and prepare. You must not reveal yourself easily to outsiders. I will ask the Chief Steward to make you a mask. If you really need to go out, just wear it. If you need anything, just let us know; we will act together when the time comes," Nangong Wuqing said.
Huo Feng also realized he had been impulsive. After calming down, he accepted their suggestions and decided to stay at the Southern Mansion. Huo Feng turned to Nangong Wuqing and asked, "Master Nangong, do you have a secluded place here? I would like to find a quiet spot for a month of closed-door training; I wonder if that's convenient?"
"Of course, no problem! Yuer, take him to the underground cave in our garden; let him cultivate there," Nangong Wuqing instructed Huo Feng and Nangong Yu.
"Actually, what I need is a place where I can see the moonlight; a secret room isn't suitable for me," Huo Feng said somewhat awkwardly, revealing his unique preference.
"Then take him to our abandoned courtyard; no one goes there. Huo Feng, you must be careful in the future; this way might attract some ill-intentioned people towards you. Hahaha!" Nangong Wuqing pointed out Huo Feng's thoughts. However, with this comment, Huo Feng felt slightly more at ease with Nangong Wuqing.
"Then let's go now," Nangong Yu said with a slight smile.
"Alright! Chief Liu, you can go back to your work."
"Yes."
In the underground secret chamber of the Martial Hall.
"Second Brother, you must ensure that girl is well protected in secret. We cannot allow any nefarious individuals to disrupt our grand plan."
"Big Brother, don't worry. Even if I have to die, I won't let a single hair on that girl be harmed."
"Hmph! The Azure Wave Kingdom should have belonged to our family long ago. Our ancestors have planned for so many years, and it is finally about to be realized in our hands. Hahaha!"
The two people in this conversation are the Hall Master of Martial Hall and Xiang, who are currently talking here.
In a separate courtyard of Martial Hall, a girl is desperately cultivating. She has not taken a moment's rest and has been practicing day and night.
Suddenly, the girl opened her eyes and stared at the entrance of the courtyard. At that moment, a person was standing at the door—Yun, who wore a mischievous smile and said, "Sister Ruo Xi, isn't it boring to cultivate all the time? Let your brother help you relieve some boredom."
He rubbed his hands and quickly walked towards Ruo Xi. Ruo Xi glanced at him expressionlessly, causing Yun to freeze. Just moments ago, he had arrived here full of enthusiasm, but seeing her cold and expressionless face doused his excitement like a bucket of cold water. He immediately turned fierce and shouted at Ruo Xi, "Hmph! You ungrateful wretch, I give you face and you don't want it? Then I'll let you see what it feels like to be trampled!"
With that, he lunged at Ruo Xi with claws outstretched. At this moment, Ruo Xi's aura became even colder. Suddenly, her Origin Force erupted, and a conical spike shot from her right middle finger towards Yun.
"Iron Bone Poison Spike!"
Seeing this scene, Yun was frightened and quickly summoned the light shield he had used to block Huo Feng's attack, then immediately retreated. However, Ruo Xi had no intention of letting him go; she moved swiftly, leaving behind a series of afterimages.
"Phantom Shadow"
"Iron Bone Poison Spike!"
Seeing Ruo Xi's combat techniques in action, Yun realized she was serious and did not dare to be careless.
"Absolute Barrier"
Yun clenched her fists, bringing her arms together in front of her chest. Soon, Origin Force gathered around her, forming a transparent shield that protected her torso.
Without hesitation, Ruo Xi launched a spike towards Yun's shield. After a brief stalemate, Ruo Xi's 'Iron Bone Poison Spike' shattered Yun's barrier, continuing its relentless advance toward Yun's arm.
"Ah!" A cry of pain escaped Yun as she collapsed to the ground, a bloody hole appearing on her left arm. She lay there convulsing.
"Have you realized that you can no longer mobilize your Origin Force? You useless waste, I wouldn't even bother to kill you. My combat techniques are laced with potent poison; you'd better find a way to detoxify within half an hour. Otherwise, after half an hour, you'll be paralyzed and unable to move. If you delay for another half an hour, which means one hour from now, you'll be bedridden for life. You'll still be alive, but your brain will be paralyzed," Ruo Xi said calmly.
Hearing this, Yun was terrified and forgot about her injury as she quickly scrambled to her feet and ran toward the door.
"Hmph! Just a little scare and you're like this. It's only paralyzing; after a while, it will be fine. Just wait; I'll make you realize that bringing me back was a mistake."
With that, Ruo Xi continued her training.
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