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After listening to Lingfeng's account, Azure Vine nodded thoughtfully and then expressed some anger, saying, "The Demon Suppression Sect has many capable individuals. Why did they send you out? Does my foolish senior brother not even care about my face?" It turned out that he was worried about Lingfeng, which led to his reproach.
Lingfeng smiled nonchalantly and said, "It has nothing to do with the Sect Leader. I just learned the secret of Monkey Head and felt a bit uneasy, so I took the initiative to propose the mission to find Monkey Head. I didn't expect that the events happening in the Cultivation Realm would be so bizarre. First, I encountered many highly skilled individuals, and then I saw numerous spirit beasts and strange creatures, which truly opened my eyes."
Hearing this from Lingfeng, Azure Vine felt greatly relieved. In fact, Lingfeng's opportunity to leave the Demon Suppression Sect was a good chance for experience. If he were to remain in the comfort of the Sect without facing such great challenges, it would be difficult for his cultivation to progress.
After a moment of silence, seeing Azure Vine's tired expression and disheveled appearance, Lingfeng recalled how he had fought desperately against that assassin and felt a stir in his heart. He asked, "Brother, it seems your cultivation has made significant progress!"
Azure Vine nodded. "When I left the Demon Suppression Sect, I was only at the Nascent Soul Stage. After three years of experience, I have just reached the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul!"
Although both the early and mid stages belong to the same realm, it is not as simple as it sounds. For an ordinary person, even breaking through a level from a lower realm might take several years. Once reaching a higher realm, further breakthroughs require even more time and effort. Azure Vine managed to break through a level in just three years, indicating that his talent is extraordinary.
The two had not seen each other for a long time and were filled with joy. Lingfeng decided to rest for a night at the inn with Azure Vine before they set off together to search for Monkey Head.
At this point, the white horse had been reduced to pulp during its self-destruction; however, with Azure Vine as a helper, Lingfeng found things much easier. Firstly, Azure Vine could fly using sword techniques, which saved Lingfeng from exhausting his stamina. Secondly, Azure Vine could sense spiritual energy within a five-mile radius and easily detect the faint spiritual power emanating from Monkey Head.
However, despite searching all over Fuzhou's subordinate territories, they found no trace of Monkey Head. Feeling disappointed, Lingfeng returned to Fuzhou with Azure Vine.
Tong Yu had sent people to guard the city gate day and night but had received no news either.
Azure Vine acted strangely; in front of Tong Yu's cultivators, he showed no restraint in his Spiritual Energy. Naturally, Tong Yu sensed Azure Vine's powerful aura and felt awe. Seeing Azure Vine's serious demeanor and lack of humor made him even more cautious, afraid of offending this formidable cultivator.
Later on, Lingfeng entrusted this matter to Tong Yu and took Azure Vine back to the State Government.
The State Government was also calm and quiet without any information. Azure Vine hesitated at first; he planned to stay outside until Lingfeng left before they continued their journey together.
Lingfeng understood that Azure Vine was afraid of an awkward encounter at the State Government. He had always disliked being subservient to others and certainly did not want to pay respects to anyone there, including those at the State Government.
However, the State Government was not one to adhere strictly to formalities; as long as someone was a wise and righteous person, they were always welcomed, regardless of the etiquette between rulers and subjects. Finally, after Lingfeng's persuasion, Azure Vine reluctantly arrived at the State Government.
The State Government seemed to have sensed Azure Vine's presence and hurried out to greet him in surprise.
Lingfeng was naturally delighted and did not bow to the State Government. Seeing the State Government come out to welcome them, he stepped forward and said, "Uncle Yuan, this is my Brother Azure Vine!"
Azure Vine noticed the friendly expression on the State Government's face and understood that he was a virtuous person. He slightly lowered his head to show respect.
Upon hearing Lingfeng's introduction, the State Government's eyes sparkled with joy, even more so than when he met Phoenix Pearl. He quickly stepped forward and grasped Azure Vine's hand tightly, saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you. You must be a distinguished guest from the Demon Suppression Sect. I apologize for not coming out to greet you properly!"
Azure Vine glanced at Lingfeng and saw him making a funny face, feeling puzzled about how this child had such influence to be related to the State Government. However, seeing the State Government being so polite, he couldn't keep a stern face and smiled instead, saying, "I am truly honored by your kindness, Governor. I cannot trouble you to come out personally!"
"Not at all!" The State Government had been holding back his own Spiritual Energy; no one could guess his cultivation level. He acted low-key, and even Lingfeng had never seen him cast any spells.
"My Brother doesn't like to hide his abilities, so wherever he goes, he brings his Spiritual Energy with him. This led to him being discovered by assassins from the Mandala Demon Continent. Last time I went looking for Monkey Head, I accidentally found him in a duel with an assassin. I almost got killed by that assassin's shockwave!" Lingfeng spoke as if he were at home, without any hint of politeness.
The State Government's eyes widened in shock as he hurriedly examined Lingfeng, looking as if someone had bullied his own child. He asked with concern, "Did you get hurt anywhere?"
Lingfeng quickly shook his head, took a bite of an apple, and mumbled, "No, luckily my Brother protected me; otherwise, I would have been facing the King of Hell!"
Only then did the State Government breathe a sigh of relief but turned around to deeply bow to Azure Vine, expressing immense gratitude by saying, "Thank you for saving my life!"
Azure Vine felt unworthy of such a grand gesture and quickly stood up to help the State Government rise. However, hearing such words made him somewhat reluctant; he thought to himself that he had only saved his brother—was it necessary for the Governor to thank him?
Seeing that Azure Vine looked somewhat displeased, Lingfeng quickly joked with the State Government, saying, "Actually, I was raised by my Brother; so when my Brother saves me, it's only right!"
State Government was taken aback for a moment, suddenly feeling that he might be meddling in affairs that did not concern him. However, Lingfeng was truly an adorable child, and as he thought of him, his face flushed red.
Azure Vine then smiled and said, "This child is mischievous and lacks manners. To be appreciated by the Governor is indeed his fortune."
Lingfeng glanced at Azure Vine, surprised that he would say such a thing.
State Government had intended to host a banquet for Azure Vine, but although Azure Vine was not very low-key, he found the idea of a banquet troublesome and politely declined. Instead, they simply shared a light meal together. Since it was currently a crucial stage of cultivation, Azure Vine opted for some vegetables.
Lingfeng, however, did not care much about that. He thought to himself that Azure Vine usually liked to defy the rules of the Demon Suppression Sect, often sneaking in some meat. He was surprised that Azure Vine could resist the temptation of delicious food before him, and he devoured the meal like a hungry tiger descending the mountain.
That night, Lingfeng slept very soundly. Like a child, he nestled beside Azure Vine, indulging for a while without caring about the scent on Azure Vine, and fell asleep in his embrace.
Now that Azure Vine had reached another level, his requirements for sleep were not very strict. He watched Lingfeng sleeping peacefully while pondering various matters.
By midnight, the outside was pitch black. The entire State Government felt eerily quiet, creating an oppressive atmosphere.
Lying in bed with Lingfeng in his arms, it wasn't until late at night when all was silent that Azure Vine suddenly sensed an unusual aura. Then came a gust of cold wind carrying Killing Intent, sweeping through the doors and windows, instantly chilling the entire guest room.
Startled, Azure Vine noticed that Lingfeng was still fast asleep. Although he sensed something amiss, he couldn't bear to disturb him. Instead, he set up a barrier around Lingfeng. With a wave of his hand, a beam of spiritual light shot from Azure Vine's palm, illuminating the candles in the room.
Perhaps intimidated by Azure Vine's cultivation level, the cold wind gradually transformed and disappeared in an instant.
However, Azure Vine could still feel the lingering presence and knew that the person did not dare to reveal themselves easily. He sneered softly and blew out the candles again before stepping out of the room. He set up barriers around the area and flew out of the State Government residence into an open forest.
"Since you have come, why hide in fear?" Azure Vine stood with his hands behind his back deep in the forest, staring ahead with disdain.
The person said nothing and, using some kind of Spell, blew out a gust of cold wind.
This person did not hold their breath but instead deliberately filled the air with their Spiritual Energy, intending to create an illusion for Azure Vine.
"Demon Cultivator!" The air was filled not with the aura of a cultivator but with that of a Demon Cultivator. However, Azure Vine was not surprised, knowing this was an assassin sent from the Mandala Demon Continent.
"And a Wind Manipulating Sorcerer at that!" The previous assassin was merely a Demon Cultivator, and the Spell used was nothing special. However, the Wind Manipulating Sorcerer excelled in Wind Control Technique. Although it did not belong to the Five Elemental Spells, the ability to manipulate wind was widely applicable and had formidable offensive power.
Similar to the wind manipulation technique, there were also Demon Cultivators skilled in altering air. These Demon Cultivators could use the technique and then employ Incantation to change the air's properties, but such Spells were generally used during battles between armies.
The Wind Manipulating Sorcerer was not surprised by Azure Vine's deduction. Utilizing the change in wind direction, they loudly declared, "Last time you killed a high-ranking assassin; today the Spirit Priest has sent me to take your life. If you do not wish to die in agony, it would be best for you to surrender quietly to avoid suffering!"
Although unsure of the opponent's cultivation level, Azure Vine could not tolerate such provocation and insult. Upon hearing those words, a Killing Intent flared in Azure Vine's eyes. With a loud shout, they erupted in a burst of white light that illuminated the surroundings as bright as day.
Immediately after, those white lights transformed into sharp blades, shooting wildly in all directions.
The person dared not confront them directly and increased the wind's intensity; however, they could not alter the direction of those white lights and had no choice but to rush into the air, narrowly avoiding several beams of white Spiritual Energy.
In truth, Azure Vine's move did not possess much offensive power; it merely appeared frightening. Its true purpose was to force the enemy to reveal themselves, and as that person rushed into the air, they inadvertently exposed themselves.
Azure Vine let out a cold laugh and charged upward, leaving behind an afterimage on the ground as they vanished into the night.
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