Star Dragon God
Huo Feng saw them still staring at him in a daze and smiled, "Can we continue drinking or not?"
At that moment, Xuanran exclaimed in shock, "I didn't expect you to become so monstrous in just over a year. Just one glance can hurt others. Your eyes..."
"I don't even know what's going on myself. After using the medicine Ruo Xi gave me for a month, I could vaguely see things. But a few months ago, the medicine ran out, yet there's still blood in my eyes."
"However, shortly after that, I discovered that everything I saw was drenched in blood red. Moreover, I could see the blood vessels of any living creature with blood and observe the flow of blood within them. To my surprise, I realized I could seemingly control the flow of their blood."
"So, I went up the mountain to find a magical beast to confirm my abilities. I completely drew the blood from a Human Level beginner Shadow Tiger back to its heart, and suddenly that Shadow Tiger had a huge hole opened in its chest. In the end, it had no blood left at all; it all exploded outwards with the heart."
"Not long after that, I found out that I could suddenly control the appearance and disappearance of this blood. That's why you all didn't notice my eyes at first."
Huo Feng paid no attention to Xuanran and their astonished faces that were almost twisted in shock but turned to look at the trembling figure who had not yet left.
Huo Feng sneered, "Hey! Aren't you going to help us prepare some food and drinks? If you keep listening, you'll probably wet yourself."
Upon hearing Huo Feng's voice, the figure jolted awake and sat down on the ground in fright. Terrified, he didn't dare to look up into Huo Feng's eyes and scrambled away from the private room.
At that moment, Nangong Yu suddenly asked, "With such impressive Combat Techniques, didn't you give it a name?"
"I did; I call it Crimson Demon Eyes," Huo Feng replied with a smile.
Seeing their stunned expressions, Huo Feng suddenly felt a warmth in his heart.
Since Ruo Xi left, Huo Feng had been isolating himself. Aside from training, he spent his time dazedly reminiscing about Ruo Xi in that grove.
Then Huo Feng continued, "So, what interesting things have happened since you all separated?"
"Not like that, what could possibly happen? But Brother Xuanran is quite entertaining," Nangong Yu joked as he looked at Xuanran.
At this moment, Xuanran frowned and slammed the table, saying, "It's infuriating to wake up like this. I really want to curse. You, between brothers, must you be so hostile and deceitful? Is it really that interesting?"
Huo Feng chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I've already solved all your troubles. That Haisheng is now half-paralyzed from my earlier attack, and with his blood rushing up, his brain is likely damaged too. He's already a Useless Person."
Xuanran felt a surge of gratitude; he knew that Huo Feng had intervened because he couldn't bear to see him harm his own brother.
At this moment, Xuanran shouted, "Why hasn't the food and drinks arrived yet? Can we not enjoy our drinks in peace?"
Seeing Xuanran mimic his tone, Huo Feng burst into laughter, and the three of them laughed heartily without caring about their image.
Until late at night, Huo Feng and Xuanran staggered out of the hotel, with the less drunk Nangong Yu closely following behind them.
"Today was really enjoyable; this past year has been too suffocating. Huo Feng, let's continue drinking when we get back."
Xuanran placed his hand on Huo Feng's shoulder, feeling unsatisfied.
Huo Feng rarely acted this wildly either and felt exceptionally comfortable at that moment. So he replied defiantly, "Let's drink then; who’s afraid? If anyone can't handle it first, they’ll have to bark like a dog in the sky above Holy City."
"Who’s afraid? It might not even be you who barks like a dog!"
"You two are acting like stubborn children right now." Seeing their childlike behavior, Nangong Yu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Suddenly, Huo Feng turned to Nangong Yu and said, "It's quite late now; you should head back first. Tonight I'm going to Xuanran's place to try the wine from the palace."
Nangong Yu nodded and said, "Then I'll head back first; I'll come find you both tomorrow."
After Nangong Yu left, Xuanran suddenly was no longer in a drunken state. He looked at Huo Feng and said seriously, "Thank you. From now on, as long as you say a word, I, Xuanran, will not hesitate to face any danger."
Xuanran knew that Huo Feng wanted to go to the palace to help him solve some problems. However, neither of them mentioned it.
"Since you still consider me a brother, let's skip the formalities. Come on, take me to the palace for some good wine," Huo Feng said as he grabbed Xuanran and rushed toward the palace.
As they arrived at the entrance of the palace, a Captain of the Guard at Earth Vein Realm Level Two stopped them. He bowed and said, "The Emperor summons His Highness the Third Prince and Huo Feng to meet him."
"Alas! It seems I might not get to drink tonight after all," Huo Feng sighed helplessly.
"Brother Huo Feng, since that's the case, let's resolve these troubles tonight. After we're done, we can drink to our heart's content," Xuanran said with unusual determination, as if he had made a significant decision.
So the two followed the Captain of the Guard toward the hall where the Emperor handled affairs.
Upon entering the hall, Huo Feng and Xuanran saw the Emperor standing with his hands behind his back in the center of the hall, facing away from them. Beside him were the Three Halls Master and Nangong Wuqing, along with Fu Haisheng in a wheelchair and six guards.
At that moment, the Captain of the Guard who led Huo Feng and Xuanran stepped forward and knelt on one knee, saying, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Third Prince and his companion have arrived."
The Emperor remained with his back turned to them and spoke in a low voice, "Xuanran, do you know your mistake?"
"Father, I do not know. Please enlighten me," Xuanran replied without fear.
"Bastard! You beast dared to let Huo Feng cripple my legs and still do not realize it."
Before the Emperor could speak further, Fu Haisheng could not contain his anger and shouted out loud.
Suddenly, there was a loud "smack," and Fu Haisheng was sent flying along with his wheelchair.
"You are not a good person either, arrogant and self-righteous. With a bit of intelligence, you don't focus on your work but keep thinking about how to deal with your own brothers. Do you think I am dead?"
The Emperor finally erupted, shouting.
He gradually calmed down and then turned to look at Huo Feng, saying, "You are very strong; no one in the Azure Wave Kingdom can match you. My Third Son values loyalty and righteousness, so I dare not easily trust you."
"And then? What do you want?" Huo Feng asked lightly.
At this moment, Xuanran became anxious and hurriedly said to the Emperor, "Father, I can guarantee with my life that Brother Huo Feng is not that kind of person."
"What kind of person is not just talk?"
Suddenly, a voice echoed from outside the hall, drawing everyone's attention outside.
"Big Brother has come out?" Xuanran said in disbelief.
At that moment, a tall and robust man walked in. Each step he took sent shivers through everyone in the hall.
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