A Kind Smile

Chapter 108 A Kind Smile

"Hey, hey, hey~ Brother Wu, that's not right!"

"I and my juniors came here to gather medicinal herbs, but we never expected that Brother Wu would also come here."

Qingyi held the scroll in his hand, a sly smile spreading across his face.

"Hmph, now that you know, Brother Qing, you'd better cooperate well in the inner hall."

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He let out a chilling snort and turned his body to the side.

"Brother Wu, listen to me. Even with the Blood Jade Spider, it will be extremely difficult to retrieve the treasure from the inner palace."

"Not to mention Barbarian Beard, Wan Tianming alone won't let you take the treasure so easily."

You should really think this over carefully!

Qingyi bowed slightly and transmitted his voice with a smug expression.

"Heh, no need for Brother Qing to worry about that. Now that you know about the Blood Jade Spider, it's unlikely you can hide it from Barbarian Beard."

"However, this suits me perfectly. If the three of us don't work together, it will be quite difficult to seize the Void Heaven Cauldron from Wan Tianming of the righteous path."

Ji Yin twisted her fingers and replied telepathically.

"Hehe, good that you understand, brother. If we can really retrieve the number one treasure of the Chaotic Star Sea on this trip, the overall situation of the Chaotic Star Sea will be quite different."

"Hmph, how can the Chaotic Star Sea change and affect a lone man like Brother Qing?"

"It seems that Brother Qing's newly recognized junior has quite the flair he had in his youth."

"Ah, he's just a child. How can he compare to Brother Wu's beloved grandson, Wu Chou?"

Ji Yin and Qing Yi exchanged a glance and smiled simultaneously.

Seeing this, Han Li took a few steps back, then turned around and saw Wu Chou with his eyes wide open in anger. He immediately turned around and walked to Zhang Feng's side.

Wu Chou then fixed his gaze on Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng glanced back, a smile playing on his lips, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

Wu Chou shivered and hid behind Ji Yin.

"Alright, my good disciple Han Li, it's time for us to leave now that we've come this far."

The extremely yin waved to Han Li in a friendly manner.

Han Li hesitated for a moment, but still followed behind Ji Yin.

"Boy, tell me honestly, when did you and that old ghost Qingyi arrive here?"

Just as everyone was about to leave, Xuan Gu's voice transmission reached Zhang Feng's ear.

Zhang Feng had been waiting for quite some time, and the Old Demon Xuan Gu was truly patient, only asking the question now.

"Senior Xuan Gu, Zhang and Ancestor Qing Yi arrived a few hours earlier than you!"

"Impossible. I only learned about the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng here by chance. How did you know?"

Xuan Gu's voice transmission sounded somewhat exasperated.

"Alas, to tell you the truth, this junior received the information from Elder Jin Kui."

"Heh, just as I thought. Only those from the Star Palace would have the leisure to search for these spiritual herbs!"

"Alright, now that you have obtained the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, it seems my identity has been exposed."

"However, Han Li actually possesses the Blood Jade Spider, so my plans will have to be changed again."

"Zhang Feng, you and Han Li better watch out later. Don't die outside the inner palace gates, or I might have to ask you for cooperation again."

Xuan Gu muttered a few words to himself, and then fell silent and disappeared without a trace.

Zhang Feng did not continue searching for the Xuan Gu's telepathic message, preparing to pass the next level, the Ice and Fire Path, where perhaps there would be another good show to watch.

At the entrance to the Ice and Fire Canyon, several figures familiar to Zhang Feng sat quietly in meditation.

Zhang Feng and his group of five stopped at a place with broken walls and ruins.

Ji Yinqing stood quietly in place, waiting.

"Feng'er, when the bearded man appears later, just deal with him normally."

Qingyi transmitted his voice to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng cupped his hands slightly and nodded in agreement.

Boom boom boom!

The ground trembled, sand and gravel fell, and a golden figure, tens of feet tall, strode out from the distance of the canyon.

This Nascent Soul stage Heaven-Supporting Demon Art is truly magnificent!

Zhang Feng looked at the tall, muscular golden figure and sighed.

I wonder if I will achieve the same result if I successfully form my Nascent Soul and then cultivate my body to the fourth level.

"Hahaha!"

The bearded man laughed wildly and stepped down beside the group.

A flash of golden light appeared, and the bearded man's powerful figure walked up to Qing Yi and Ji Yin.

"Oh dear, Brother Man's Heaven-Supporting Demonic Skill has improved once again."

"I suppose he's capable of fighting even the Twin Saints and the Six Paths!"

Qingyi spread his hands and offered a compliment.

This made the other two laugh.

Then the bearded man glanced at Zhang Feng and Han Li behind the two men.

Swish!

A golden light flashed, and Zhang Feng instantly realized that his mind had been pulled into a spiritual space.

Golden light shone brightly, and the blazing sun scorched the sky.

Zhang Feng raised his hand to shield himself from the blinding golden light.

Footsteps and drumbeats similar to those from before came from afar, growing closer.

A golden giant, seemingly a deity, appeared before Zhang Feng.

The giant raised a finger and pressed it down gently.

Zhang Feng felt a heavy pressure descend upon him, penetrating deep into his soul.

Fortunately, Zhang Feng had a body tempering technique, so even though his divine sense couldn't withstand the pressure and wanted to retreat, his body still managed to withstand the layers of pressure.

"Huh!"

Zhang Feng suddenly opened his eyes and saw the bearded man stroking his beard with one hand, staring at him with a hint of curiosity.

"Qingyi, you have quite a promising junior!"

"Your physical condition is quite good. Should I give it to you, Man? I haven't found a successor for my body-refining demonic technique yet."

"You're quite suitable as a junior."

The bearded man pointed at Zhang Feng and said to Qing Yi.

"Oh, Brother Man cares so much about me, his junior. It is his good fortune. But I have only had this one junior all these years. Brother Man, you should not take away what is loved by others."

Qingyi held the scroll in his hand and explained with a smile.

"If you don't want to, then forget it. I'm not worried about finding disciples."

The bearded man snorted coldly, then turned to Han Li.

The same moves, the same methods, and Barbarian's eyes lit up again.

"You brat, although your body is weak and frail, your spiritual sense is not bad. Why don't you come over here and let this old man temper you a bit?"

"If you are lucky enough to survive, how about I teach you some body-refining techniques?"

The bearded man strode toward Han Li.

Upon seeing this, Han Li avoided eye contact, showing considerable fear.

"Hey, Brother Man, Brother Man, this is my newly accepted disciple. Please, Brother Man, show mercy and spare my little apprentice."

"After being tempered by you, I'm afraid even several lives wouldn't be enough."

Upon seeing this, Ji Yin hurriedly stepped forward to block him.

"Um?"

"I ask you two, are you really here in the Void Heaven Palace to search for treasure?"

"They've found a descendant, and they cherish him rotten."

"Each took on one apprentice and treated them with extraordinary care."

The bearded man stood upright, his face showing deep thought.

"You, Qingyi, finally found an heir, so it's understandable that you cherish him."

"But you are extremely yin. For hundreds of years, this is the first time I have realized that you are also someone who loves your disciples like your own children."

"They actually dare to fight with me for a mere Core Formation stage cultivator?"

"Or is there some secret about him that I don't know?"

The bearded man stared intently at Ji Yin, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Ah~ Brother Man, I've noticed that Brother Wu thinks highly of this young man, even saying he'd take him into the inner palace to retrieve the treasure!"

"Brother Man, please go easy on me!"

Qingyi interjected at the opportune moment.

Then, the bearded man looked thoughtful and remained silent as he looked at the group.

After a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat quiet. Ji Yin realized that he could no longer hide it, so he exchanged a glance with Qing Yi.

The two stepped forward and communicated telepathically with the bearded man.

The three of them had only been talking for a few breaths when they all looked at Han Li with kind and gentle expressions.

The three "kind" smiling faces were arranged in a triangular shape according to their height. When the sunlight shone at a slight angle, the three smiling faces instantly became sinister and terrifying.

Han Li felt numb all over and his back went cold. He regretted entering the Void Heaven Palace.

Zhang Feng, standing to the side, merely glanced over and felt an immense pressure as well.

Fortunately, all three of them were focused on Han Li.